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RE: Stackable vs. combo washer dryer
We spent three years or so full-timing in a fifth wheel with a Splendide vented combo.
We did one or two loads per day in it. Never had a problem. We kept the loads small (one full set of clothes, i.e. jeans, shirt, underwear, socks for one person), and never had any problem with wrinkles. Sheets, blankets, comforters, etc. were done in a laundromat when necessary.
We really enjoyed having the Splendide vented combo.
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mowermech
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02/09/12 07:36pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Do Anode Rods REALLY work?
"Do Anode Rods REALLY work?"
IMO, YES, they DO!
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mowermech
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02/09/12 07:25pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Why Level?
I get as close as possible to a true level because I hate cooking on a stove that isn't level!
I REALLY don't like it when everything slides to the side of the pan!
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mowermech
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02/09/12 07:23pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Sanitizing the freshwater tank?
Try here clean rv freshwater tank
Yes, that should work.
I prefer a mild bleach solution. If it is good enough for municipal water systems (chlorine), it is good enough for my tank.
I just put the fill hose in the tank fill port, pour abut half a cup of bleach in the hose, hook it to the faucet, and fill the tank. I then run the bleach solution through all the lines, and let it sit for a couple of hours, or even overnight. Then drain and flush with clean water.
Note: I do this once per year, in the spring before the first use of the RV. Of course, doing it more often won't necessarily hurt anything, but I don't think it is necessary.
Remember, ANY solution that will kill microbes or plant life (algae, mold, mildew, fungus) will, in the proper concentration, also kill humans. That IS, after all, the whole purpose of "sanitizing" the system, to KILL all the germs and plants that might be in there!
So, no matter what you use, be sure to flush thoroughly!
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mowermech
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02/09/12 07:19pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: is this Norcold a 3-way?
Go to the manufacturer's website, and look up the model number.
You will probably find the Owners Manual.
In that manual it will give you the complete operating instructions, including the modes of operation.
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mowermech
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02/09/12 04:48pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: BLUE OX PATRIOT BRAKING SYSTEM
I don't know. You might check the website to get the answer straight from the manufacturer.
I have never heard of any problems from any of the users who frequent these forums.
Those who use them seem to be VERY pleased.
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mowermech
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02/09/12 03:41pm |
Dinghy Towing
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RE: mnotorhome magazine march issue page 4
If it can't be towed without ANY modification, I don't want it.
Therefore, I tow an '06 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited.
No problems.
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mowermech
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02/09/12 03:39pm |
Dinghy Towing
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RE: Sound Proofing generator space
If you don't have the Onan Installation Manual for your model of generator, you should get one. It will have the CORRECT instructions about how to provide proper ventilation for your specific model. DO NOT attempt to "get by" with less ventilation than Onan recommends.
IMO, no sound deadening insulation should be used that is not fire resistant, if not fire proof. The reduction in noise level isn't worth taking a chance on burning the house down!
You should remember that the exhaust system is designed as a compromise between low noise, high power, and stopping sparks. Modifications may have bad consequences. THINK about what you are going to do before doing it!
Good luck.
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mowermech
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02/09/12 03:31pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Toilet Paper
I see references to "Angle Soft" and "Angel Soft", often in the same paragraph. Is there really a difference, or is it just a matter of fingers hitting the keys out of proper sequence?
Around here, we use Kirkland 2-ply in the house and the RV. It hasn't plugged up the RV tanks or the house septic system so far.
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mowermech
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02/09/12 03:22pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Outside motion light
Oh, come on, guys, read what is written!
It very plainly states "CRETAIN" campgrounds!
I have never stayed at one of them, either.
The motion detector lights on my house are annoying enough (cats, dogs, rabbits, and raccoons turn them on, as well as people). I sure don't want any on my RV!
But then, I rarely ever turn any outside lights on. Let the burglars stumble around in the dark!
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mowermech
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02/09/12 11:49am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: BLUE OX PATRIOT BRAKING SYSTEM
Please turn the caps lock off.
Personally, the only towed vehicle braking system I would ever consider is the ReadyBrute/ReadyBrake system from NSA.
Simple.
Mechanical.
No reported failures.
No reported damage to the towed vehicle brakes.
Relatively inexpensive.
It just simply works.
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mowermech
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02/09/12 08:57am |
Dinghy Towing
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RE: Pulling double trailers
A fifth wheel setup is not a trailer, it's a fifth wheel and you can attach a trailer to it and you are legal, the thing you need to consider is the length, that's where you'll be breaking the law.
Hey ramlinwillie,
If your talking about a 5th wheel dolly, it is a trailer used to provide a front axle for a semi trailer.
If your talking about a trailer that attaches to the truck with a "fifth wheel" hitch, yes it's a trailer.
If your talking about the "5th wheel hitch", no it's the part that hooks the trailer and truck together and lets them articulate to make turns.
If your talking about something else, please 'splain????
Regards, Hamshog
Because we're talking about campers it should be easy to understand. I'm talking about double towing, a fifth wheel is not consider a trailer and you can attach two trailers behind a fifth wheel and you would be double towing, legal in CO.
"you can attach two trailers behind a fifth wheel and you would be double towing, legal in CO."
REALLY??
Can you please give us the applicable law that states this?
Even here in Montana, where towing two ball hitch trailers is legal, THAT would NOT be legal! It is a triple tow, not a double tow! Fifth wheel/trailer/trailer is three trailers, not two!
I would be VERY interested in seeing the law that authorizes such a fifth wheel/trailer/trailer towing set-up. Please post the text of the law, or a link to it.
Also please post the rule, regulation, or law that states that a fifth wheel is not a trailer. I want to see that one, too!
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mowermech
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02/09/12 08:43am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Double towing (other states)
It would appear I had very good reasons to stay away from New York State, and didn't even know it!
I'm even glad my Mother had the foresight to remove us from Pennsylvania in 1948!
The second post seems to prove the loss of "No-Fault" benefits "if driving while intoxicated or impaired", or self-inflicted injuries, or injured while committing a felony, or in a stolen vehicle, or an owner of an uninsured vehicle, but I don't see where it denies coverage for a traffic violation such as over length, or speeding, or "failure to drive in a careful and prudent manner". Please find the clause that covers such incidents.
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mowermech
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02/09/12 06:40am |
Beginning RVing
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RE: Pulling double trailers
"(3) LENGTH LIMITATION.—Except as otherwise provided in this section, length limitations apply solely to a semitrailer or trailer, and not to a truck tractor or to the overall length of a combination of vehicles. No combination of commercial motor vehicles coupled together and operating on the public roads may consist of more than one truck tractor and two trailing units. (3) Unless otherwise specifically provided for in this section, a combination of vehicles not qualifying as commercial motor vehicles may consist of no more than two units coupled together;..."
Let's break that down to sentences and see what we come up with:
"No combination of commercial motor vehicles coupled together and operating on the public roads may consist of more than one truck tractor and two trailing units."
That seems pretty straightforward; "NO combination of COMMERCIAL motor vehicles may consist of more than one truck tractor and two trailing units"! OK, pretty obvious, the towing unit and two trailers!
Now then:
"a combination of vehicles NOT qualifying as COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLES may consist of no more than two units coupled together;..."
Again, seems pretty straightforward; a NON-commercial (As in RVs?) combination can consist of NO MORE than two units coupled together. TWO UNITS, as in towing unit and one trailer?
That's certainly how I read it!
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mowermech
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02/08/12 09:23pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Bikes On Front Of Truck/If You Do, How Do You Like?
Check the laws in your state, specifically those relating to obstruction of headlights or turn signals.
If your bicycle does not cover the lights, I guess you are legal.
If the bike is in front of the lights, perhaps not.
Reciprocity probably does not apply, so you will have to know the laws in EVERY state you enter!
Good luck.
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mowermech
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02/08/12 08:03pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Montanna LLC
We get the 'Oh you are a tax evader' LOOK often with our Montana tags.
Er, no we are not. Some register in MT for completely different & legal reasons. In our case, we do not HAVE a home state.
Er, yes you do (have a home state, that is). Even if you left the US and were living, say, in Europe, you'd still have to file a US tax return if you had income from the US. Also, the last state in which you were domiciled might also have their greedy hands on you. Probably the only person who could state with near certainty that they were a US citizen and had no home state would be someone who took numerous steps to go off the grid, and since you're registered in MT, that's probably not the case. On the other hand, perhaps you're a Brit who owns an RV registered in MT; I don't think you would have a "home state" in that instance. But, I'm betting that's not the case LOL.
Did you happen to note the location for Veebyes?
"Bermuda and Maryland"!
Along with that, a search of the U.S. Amateur Radio database for the call sign shown results in nothing!
"Home State" for Veebyes? I don't think so!
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mowermech
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02/08/12 07:57pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Double towing (other states)
You need to follow each state's requirements:
Towing World
NSA RV Products
"Montana
* Max Vehicle Height: 14'
* Max Vehicle Width: 8 1/2'
* Combined Length: 75' (only applies when towing two trailers)
* Max Trailer Length: Not Specified. Total maximum combined length of 75 ft.
* Max Trailer Width: 8'6"
* Max Trailer Height: 13'6"
* Motor Home Length: 55'
* Two Vehicle Max Length75' (incorrect, it is 65 feet)
* Triple Tow Allowed: Yes Total maximum combined length of 70 ft. (incorrect, see above)
* Safety Chains Required: Yes
* Breakaway Required: Yes
* Fire Extinguisher: Not Stated
* Flares & Signs: Yes
* Trailer Brakes Required: 3000 (GVW, not unladen weight)
* Towed Cars: No laws regarding. (Performance standard, must be able to stop within a set distance from 20 MPH)
* Wipers: Not Stated
* Max Tow Speed: 65 (not on the freeways, where the speed limit is 75. 65 is the TRUCK speed limit there)
* Ride in 5th Wheel: Yes
* Ride Pickup Camper: Yes
* Ride Travel Trailer:
* Weight Limits for Towing without Auxiliary Brakes: 3000lbs. (not true, see the performance standard)
* Maximum Length - RV & Trailer Combo: 65ft. (applies to all towing units, not just RVs)
The notes in () are my notes about the validity of the list of laws, and they apply to BOTH of the referenced lists.
Here is the performance standard for brakes:
"61-9-312. Performance ability of brakes. On a dry, hard, approximately level stretch of highway free from loose material, a motor vehicle or combination of vehicles, upon application of the service brake, must be capable of stopping at a speed of 20 miles an hour within the following distances:
(1) 25 feet for passenger motor vehicles, except buses and pioneer vehicles;
(2) 40 feet for buses, trucks, and tractor trucks;
(3) 45 feet for motor vehicles registered or qualified to be registered as pioneer vehicles under 61-3-411(2)(a) when equipped with two-wheel brakes or 25 feet when equipped with four-wheel brakes;
(4) 40 feet for all combinations of vehicles; and
(5) 30 feet for motorcycles, quadricycles, and motor-driven cycles."
61-9-312 (4) applies to RVs towing anything.
The point being, it would be VERY foolish to trust ANY "list of laws" that may be found on the internet! If there are that many errors just on the Montana line, what about the other states?
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mowermech
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02/08/12 06:34pm |
Beginning RVing
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RE: Eliminating State Income Tax
Montana State Constitution;
Article VIII
Section 16:
Limitation on sales tax or use tax rates.
The rate of a general statewide sales tax or use tax may not exceed 4%.
Yes, local option sales taxes may be instituted. BUT, only by a vote of the people who will be affected. At the present time, I don't know of any such taxes that are above 1%. These are present primarily in high-tourism areas, AFAIK.
Most of us will only accept a sales tax if the income tax is eliminated the instant the sales tax goes into effect.
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mowermech
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02/08/12 06:15pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Harbor freight disconnect switch
:) I would never use the knife blade switch. It is made to mount directly on the battery and guaranteed to spark when opened or closed; This spark, on a hot or freshly charged battery, would be like lighting the fuse on a stick of dynamite. :E
Well, maybe...
IF you remember to turn off all 12 VDC lights and appliances, there will be no spark, or at worst a very small one. The memory in the stereo draws a very small amount of current.
IF the battery box is properly ventilated, there will be no explosive vapors or gasses.
But then, what do I know? I have only worked with batteries in aircraft (24VDC), forklifts (36 and 72VDC), vehicles (6, 12, and 24VDC), golf carts and people movers (12, 24, and 36VDC)
I certainly don't qualify as an "expert" in battery wiring and maintenance!
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mowermech
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02/08/12 04:09pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Double towing (other states)
"...it's against the law and if you get in an accident, your insurance doesn't have to cover you, even if it's not your fault."
Please give an example of this ever having happened.
IF your insurance doesn't have to cover you if you do something illegal, what about when you have an accident while illegally speeding? How about while doing anything that could be construed as illegal "Distracted Driving"? How about the catch-all laws like "Failure To Drive In A Careful And Prudent Manner"?
Unless it is written in the policy, I just don't believe the Insurance Company can deny coverage if you do something illegal!
Please, prove me wrong.
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mowermech
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02/08/12 03:56pm |
Beginning RVing
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