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RE: Buying from a private party
I agree with your assessment that a B would work well for you.
We had a similar situation of wanting to visit family in another state and not having any close campgrounds and not liking to stay in hotels. We wanted something we could park in my MIL's driveway for us to sleep in. This is actually why we got our B. Then we got comfortable with longer trips in it - now it is our go to RV. Our poor trailer has been just sitting for the last couple of years - probably should have sold it this summer with the high RV demand, but we aren't quite ready to part with it.
Anyway - we bought our B at Sunshine State RV - which was mentioned earlier - and we couldn't be happier with how it all turned out.
Good luck with everything - it's good to hear you have lots of support - take care.
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pasusan
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10/25/20 04:15am |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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RE: Long term storage
OP - looks like you now feel comfortable with leaving it alone. I will still add that we have left our trailer alone since the spring of 2018. Not worried about it at all. It is inside like yours - anytime I go in it everything is a-ok. The water lines are blown out so no worries there. We have a smart converter so leave it plugged in 24/7. I do check the battery levels twice a year. Maybe this winter I will run the furnace for fun. :)
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pasusan
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10/20/20 07:19am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Water left in Suburban water heater - UPDATE!
OK - I said we got a new magnesium anode rod and were taking a trip...
Surprisingly - the water was not smelly or brown for the 5 nights we were out. When we got home I emptied the WH - the water came out clear and the rod has a bunch of black pitted spots on it - but not eaten up by any means. I sucked out the 2 or 3 cups of water from the bottom of the tank and re-installed the anode rod with vaseline on the threads.
We had planned on replacing the entire WH next spring, but think we'll see how things go!
(Still wishing it was an Atwood, but you get what you get and we just have to learn to live with it...)
Thanks to all who responded. :)
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pasusan
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10/16/20 04:29pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Water left in Suburban water heater - UPDATE!
Thanks all for more info...
BB_TX - when winterizing I've been getting that last bottom water out with paper towels - slowly but surely - will look into that pump or see if we have something around that would work.
Old-Biscuit - thanks for the pics - our anode rod is aluminum. Got a magnesium one on the way - we'll see how that goes for our next trip. And if the tank is ruined we'll get a new one next spring - doesn't look too difficult to replace. ;)
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pasusan
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10/06/20 03:20am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Water left in Suburban water heater - UPDATE!
I have to thank everyone for their thoughtful replies. :)
After reading them I think I'm in the market for a new WH!
We bought our B used at 12 years old - it really didn't look like the guy used it much - everything was brand new. At this point I'm thinking he never changed the anode rod and the tank may have been compromised. The hot water has smelled ever since we got it. (This was new to us as we never had a problem with our... what... now 30 year old Atwood WH). We initially took out the anode rod and it was very new looking with just some little white speckles on it. And the same each year at winterizing time. The anode rod was probably replaced just before we bought it - so we don't know the past...
Anyway - thanks again - we'll see how this next trip goes and maybe next spring will have to replace the unit and keep it emptied and use vaseline on the threads... :)
Although I do see what ajriding and BB_TX are saying about how you should be able to leave water in it... :h
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pasusan
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10/05/20 11:11am |
General RVing Issues
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Water left in Suburban water heater - UPDATE!
Do you leave water in your Suburban water heater? I did and I paid.
For years I have left the water in my Atwood WH (which is in our trailer) all season. I would drain the FW tank between trips, but left the WH alone.
This summer we haven't done a lot of camping - but we have taken a few day trips with our B - which has the hateful Suburban WH - and I do mean hateful. We went camping last week and the hot water coming out of the tap was brown - very brown. My dish rag went from white to brown and my Corian sink got stained. :( Drained the WH when we got home and actual flakes of rust came out. Yuck.
If I could replace that dirty thing with an Atwood, I would - but it won't fit.
So - what do you do when you've got one of these hateful tanks? Drain the WH after each trip? Do you put the Anode rod back in right away to keep oxygen out, or leave the hole open to air dry the tank till next trip?
***Edit - added an update to the end of the thread.
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pasusan
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10/05/20 05:41am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: My TT was wrecked by a hail storm.
Hi Bob,
Part it out. I'm sorry but--even with your labor being free with it sitting soaked for months it is now DOA.
If you miss it--just put some butter over a heating vent in the new RV.I was thinking the same thing (about the butter)! :B
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pasusan
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10/01/20 02:34pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Winter cover for TT
We put a RV cover on our class B for one winter before we built our garage. That was the year we had more snow than any other place in the country. Everything was fine when we took it off in the spring.
Sorry I don't have the brand available - but it was $380.00!!!
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pasusan
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09/26/20 05:19am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: What Did You Do To Your Class B Today ?
I started loading it up with food and drink! We are going camping!!!!
Yeehaw!
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pasusan
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09/25/20 06:36pm |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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RE: Trip Report - September Long
^ My goodness - those freeze dried meals are expensive - looks like around 9 bucks per 1 person meal. For hubby and I that would be an 18 dollar meal.
I do get those hash browns - you pour hot water into the box and wait for 20 minutes for the potatoes to get soft - then you fry them up. Frozen is way easier, but with limited freezer space...
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pasusan
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09/21/20 04:35am |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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RE: Trip Report - September Long
This forum is dead - thanks for posting!
You got lucky to take pictures of the new snow - very nice.
I'd be interested to hear about your freeze dried dinner packets - like brand, where you get them, etc. Keeping the pantry stocked is a great idea.
Oh - and thanks IAMICHABOD for fixing the link...
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pasusan
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09/19/20 04:15am |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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RE: Atwood water heater won't stay on.
since the red "DCI-FLT" comes on immediately when I turn on the switch I'm beginning to suspect I have a bad circuit board. What do you think? Unless I missed it - nobody seems to be responding to this. It is perfectly and completely normal for that light to come on immediately. That shows you've turned on the switch and there isn't a fun flame yet - it takes a few seconds to light.
As far as your flame going out after it lights - that is what your problem is.
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pasusan
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09/14/20 07:27am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Are the campgrounds full in your area?
Don't know about the rest of PA - but in the northern mountain state parks it has been and continues to be busy.
We like to camp in the fall for the cooler temps and the colors. Had a heck of a time getting reservations and we're nervous since there will be so many campsites full and the restrooms possibly germy (camping in our B).
I've been checking out these and other state parks throughout the summer and they have continually been packed - even on weekdays.
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pasusan
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09/13/20 06:15am |
RV Parks, Campgrounds and Attractions
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RE: How do you pay your bills on the road on extended trips?
I use my bank app on my phone. But, most of our bills are set up for automatic payment
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pasusan
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09/09/20 04:53am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: More room in the Refrigerator for the important stuff.
Great drawer - now about lettuce...
Before a trip - I wash the lettuce leaves, lay them flat between paper towels and put them into a gallon size ziploc. The lettuce stays remarkable fresh and it's already clean when I get it out.
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pasusan
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09/08/20 04:45am |
Do It Yourself Modifications and Upgrades (DIY)
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RE: 32 Foot Class A vs 32 Foot Class C
Don't know if this needs mentioning... But ever see the results of a crash? At least a Class C will have the cab area much more stable as it is the front end of a real vehicle. A Class A will fall apart completely (well, unless it is a bus conversion).
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pasusan
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08/26/20 06:06am |
Beginning RVing
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RE: New RVer's and campers - Welcome!
^ Thanks Barney - what a blast from the past!
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pasusan
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08/17/20 11:41am |
Beginning RVing
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RE: What is your best Potato Salad recipe
Potatoes, chopped hard boiled eggs, salt & pepper, and Miracle Whip. Don't like Miracle Whip for anything other than potato salad and egg salad sandwiches. Yum.
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pasusan
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08/14/20 05:27pm |
Camp Cooks and Connoisseurs
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RE: 2019–20 CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC POSTINGS
From 1918 - sound familiar?
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pasusan
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08/09/20 11:01am |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Leaving dog at campsite
Dogs are pack animals and are programmed to follow their masters. The often behave quite differently on their own with the owners away.
There is another major issue. Many dogs bark a lot. Their owners get used to that. The neighbors are less likely to enjoy the noise.This is absolutely true. The times that we were bothered by barking dogs have always been when the owners were there - seemingly able to carry on conversations while their dogs barked.
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pasusan
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08/09/20 04:50am |
Beginning RVing
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