bertnspike
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This hasn't been bumped for awhile. It really is a must-see for newbies. One tip I've gleaned from here that I love is using the big mirror in the living area for a white board with dry-erase markers. Post-its also stick very well to the mirror. With a little Command hanging bin on the wall next to it for the markers, Post-its, and eraser, it's a complete message and notice center. In my MH, there's just enough room next to the mirror for a calendar and I've attached my little time/date/temp unit to the wall below the calendar with Command adhesive strips. My whole world! lol
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KLO
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bertnspike, that sounds like a great idea!
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katmat46
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love this thread!! were are new as in have motorhome in driveway but havnt used it.but lots of good ideas. one thing i saw somewhere was to put the width and height of it on a sticker on the dash so driver will know at all times.
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vgoulette
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I would often forget to turn off the water pump when stopped for a quick potty-break, so had DH attach a small Command hook next to water pump switch. I then hung my TT keys to it when stopped for potty-break. Now, we have a 5er, and that was one of the first mods we did to it. I have never forgotten to turn off the water pump since.
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TMBLSN
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vgoulette wrote:I would often forget to turn off the water pump when stopped for a quick potty-break, so had DH attach a small Command hook next to water pump switch. I then hung my TT keys to it when stopped for potty-break. Now, we have a 5er, and that was one of the first mods we did to it. I have never forgotten to turn off the water pump since.
Why do you need to turn the pump off? Do you have a leak?
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If you have a leak and the pump is on it will keep pumping water into whatever. It is always a good idea to shut off the water pump when you are not in the motorhome - especially if you will be gone for a long time.
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horseylady
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I was on one of my many horse-camping trips with a motor home we had a long time ago. While I was out riding, a line came loose or blew, and all the water was pumped out of my tank and the pump burned up. It was a snooty all ladies ride but they let my husband come and replace my pump and the line. Fortunately, the location of the break in the line, or where it came loose, allowed the water to flow mostly to the outside so no damage. Maybe pumps are different now but that has been my experience. We totally dry camped on those rides.
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vgoulette
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TMBLSN wrote:vgoulette wrote:I would often forget to turn off the water pump when stopped for a quick potty-break, so had DH attach a small Command hook next to water pump switch. I then hung my TT keys to it when stopped for potty-break. Now, we have a 5er, and that was one of the first mods we did to it. I have never forgotten to turn off the water pump since.
Why do you need to turn the pump off? Do you have a leak?
No, no leak, just don't leave it on unless needed when stopped beside the road.
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mdock2
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vgoulette wrote:TMBLSN wrote:vgoulette wrote:I would often forget to turn off the water pump when stopped for a quick potty-break, so had DH attach a small Command hook next to water pump switch. I then hung my TT keys to it when stopped for potty-break. Now, we have a 5er, and that was one of the first mods we did to it. I have never forgotten to turn off the water pump since.
Why do you need to turn the pump off? Do you have a leak?
No, no leak, just don't leave it on unless needed when stopped beside the road.
Dumped 100 gallons in the kitchen while on the road b/c a broken pipe under the sink.....the pump stays off
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DW turned on the pump to use the bathroom while we were rolling. A few minutes later she asked why there was low pressure. I said "Did you turn of the kitchen faucet before turning on the pump?" I had opened everything up during storage and the kitchen faucet was running all over the sink covers and the floor.
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