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RE: Nice Story fellow RVer
Not just rvers.
2 years ago, on the day before Thanksgiving, the wife and I went to the local Fleet Farm store (like a Home Depot). It was cold, about 10 degrees, windy, and dark when we came back out to the truck. The truck had a flat in front.
The store had an auto service center but said they were too busy, so I went back out to do it myself.
The truck was a year old and I was trying to figure out how the jack works and a younger fellow drives up and offers to help, then another guy too.
I must've looked old and feeble I guess (I was only 64), but they hustled and got it done in a hurry, then took off.
JK
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JKJavelin
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10/21/21 03:39pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Do you pay for winterizing?
Twelve replies, and not one answered the OP's question...
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JKJavelin
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10/19/21 05:46pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: My wife is gonna kill me, please help
Google rv fireplace or search on Ebay. Check the dimensions and look at the pics, they are only $100+
JK
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JKJavelin
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10/14/21 08:54am |
Tech Issues
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RE: upgrading to mesa ridge
Mesa Ridge is identical to Open Range (by model number), just different exterior graphics. Been like this for years.
JK
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JKJavelin
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10/11/21 12:45pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Solar install question
It looks like many replies are DIYs, and it sounds like you are interested in having it done for you.
I had a complete turn-key system installed 18 months ago at a solar dealer in Quartzsite, AZ. It's 570 watts (tiltable) with 4 AGM 6-volt batteries, MPPT controller, and 2000 watt inverter.
$6400. Done in 8 hours.
JK
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JKJavelin
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09/18/21 08:16am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Black Eye
2 years ago, we were leaving the northern California Redwoods, heading northeast towards Oregon on a windy road when I noticed 4 or 5 cars behind me, so I found a spot to pull over. But then more and more cars and trucks were coming, so I had to wait awhile to get going.
Soon, 4 or 5 cars were lining up behind me again, so I pulled over again, and waited...again.
After that, I said forget it.
Maybe that's what happened to this guy.
JK
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JKJavelin
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09/17/21 06:29am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Question for anyone who's broken a spring hanger
This is not answering your question, but my Open Range 5th wheel came with boot hangers and I've noticed that most of their models have the (traditional?) square type hangers, and many of those do fail, especially if equipped with Correct Track.
My boot hangers do have the V-clip and so far, after over 40,000 miles, have been OK-
JK
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JKJavelin
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09/12/21 07:40am |
Tech Issues
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RE: New Mattress
A follow up to my post above:
We got our new Verlo this summer, and it is excellent. It's almost 4 inches thicker and is too heavy for the under bed storage struts, so I replaced the 80# struts with 150# struts and is good to go.
The custom radiused corners is a 25% upcharge making it $900.
JK
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JKJavelin
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09/12/21 07:25am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Cracked rim on 2007 2500hd classic
https://i.imgur.com/0rDnQmgl.jpg
I don't think it's very common, but aluminum rims can crack. I found this on my fifth wheel in February on the first leg of our winter trip in Florida, when cleaning the rims after the 1400 mile start.
I just replaced them all and kept one for a spare now. I found out there was a 5 year warranty and emailed the manufacturer pics and they sent a new one.
Try finding an rv dealer that carries trailer rims....
So, apparently, a crack at the spoke is considered a defect.
JK
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JKJavelin
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08/20/21 06:44am |
Truck Campers
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RE: belly liner repair
I stitch it with zip ties every 3 or 4 inches, then cover with Gorilla Tape. That way you can get back in there, because you probably will have to.
JK
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JKJavelin
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07/28/21 06:33pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Boondocking Water Question
I turn the water heater on for 18 minutes, which is what works to get the water just the right temp to use without the cold on. So I just turn the hot water handle on and off. I do not leave the water heater on.
LOL, that's what I do, but my number is 21 minutes, maybe cuz wwe have a 10 gallon water heater. No adjusting the mix.
I do this especially when boondocking, when conserving propane.
JK
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JKJavelin
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07/26/21 06:12pm |
Public Lands, Boondocking and Dry Camping
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RE: Forest River
Open Range uses pvc. No maintenance. Just wash it and check your seams.
JK
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JKJavelin
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07/24/21 07:13am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Opinions on 5th Wheels with Island Kitchens
Pluses on ours: Lots of extra storage and adds to counter space.
Minuses: Blocks access to back half of trailer including fridge. Also, if 2 of you are working on one side and one wants to past them, you have to go around the island.
There are some models that do give fridge access to at least one side with double doors.
We think the pluses outweigh the minuses.
JK
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JKJavelin
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07/18/21 07:12am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Tire engineering question.
You will find all kinds of tire engineers right here on this forum.
To answer your question (as a non-engineer), I would replace it ASAP, I wouldn't trust it.
JK
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JKJavelin
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07/14/21 09:40am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Heated hose
OP: FWIW, someone on the Open Range forum just put one up for sale, for $50 plus shipping. Used once. I don't know them.
JK
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JKJavelin
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07/13/21 05:43pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: winegard 2.0 connect
We have the Connect2.0 with 4GLTE and it usually improves the campground wifi but not phone service. It can be a finicky device at times and the 4G from Winegard is expensive.
T-Mobile now has a Winegard compatible 4G plan ($50/month for 100 gigs) and I just got the sim card yesterday. We may not have to deal with campground wifi at all anymore. We'll see.
JK
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JKJavelin
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06/29/21 06:34am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Trailer floor
That shouldn't happen on a new trailer. I would expect the warranty to cover it.
JK
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JKJavelin
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06/25/21 06:36am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: New TV
Very nice!
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JKJavelin
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06/23/21 07:08am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: I hate roundabouts -- but maybe I am wrong
Many of us have been driving for over 50 years and took a thorough driving class. Things have changed and my state's DOT has done a terrible job of educating the public about new road landscape, roundabout confusion included.
We have bike trails near our house. Many drivers stop for an approaching bike on the trail. Bikes are not pedestrians. If a driver stops for a bike on a 4 lane road while drivers in the other lane fly by, that causes confusion for everybody.
Technology is changing but education is ignored.
JK
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JKJavelin
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06/22/21 07:06am |
Roads and Routes
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RE: ENDURANCE Tire Life
Due to axle issues and tire scrubbing, I've had to replace 3 of the Endurance tires, but the one original left on my fifth wheel has 33,700 miles and is about to get replaced. No problems with the tires themselves. I just wish they came with more tread depth...only 1/4" new.
JK
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JKJavelin
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06/20/21 06:32am |
General RVing Issues
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