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RE: cable operated valve
IMHO, replacing a cable operated valve on your black water tank with another cable operated valve is like shooting off the big toe on your left foot because shooting the one off of your right foot didn't fix whatever problem you had. I've replaced the cable operated valves on several trailers we've owned in the past with electrically operated valves (Drain Master.) If you just make the hole you work through when replacing the valve into an access panel, you'll be able to manually operate the valve if power fails, etc.
Again, just MHO.
Tom T.
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ArkieVet
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05/24/12 12:40pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: using UPS mail forwarding
We've been using The UPS Store for mail forwarding for the past three years. Excellent service. But, in Louisiana, they cannot be used as our "physical address", which must go on our drivers' licenses. When we're in Louisiana, we always stay at the same RV park. With the owner's permission, we use the RV Park address as our physical address. It's been working great, so far.
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ArkieVet
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04/23/12 08:59pm |
Full-time RVing
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RE: Charges laid in missing RV'ers deaths
Since they were Canadians, I don't know that being armed was an option. I'm not sure that non-US citizens have that freedom of choice. But, who knows, even something like a blackjack might have been all the help they needed! No matter what any of us say, people are going to go about their travels with the level of protection *they* deem necessary. Whether that level will suffice or not is on them, not everyone else. I have found, though, that the level of protection I deem to have should not be the business of anyone other than me.
I am very sorry to hear of what happened to this couple, though. So sad.
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ArkieVet
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04/23/12 08:26pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Satellite Internet- do you use it?
Up until about a year ago, we had HughesNet satellite internet through Maxwellsatellite.com; but, I couldn't find their website, today! Maybe the cell phone based systems dried them up. Oh well. Maxwell Satellite was a fine place to do business with, while they were in business!
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ArkieVet
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04/17/12 05:05pm |
RV Lifestyle
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RE: Question on TST Tire Monitors
I think the main thing to watch for is one, or two, that are reading over five pounds more than the others. Indicates a problem that you should check.
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ArkieVet
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04/17/12 04:47pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Fifth wheel landing gear motor stalls
Does it do this regardless of whether it's plugged in to shore power, your TV, or just running off of the 'house' battery? If it only does it while unplugged, it might just be the battery. I try not to operate the landing gear jack unless I'm plugged in to shore power, because mine is getting close to acting like yours'. I jack it up to unhook in two stages. About half way up, the motor starts slowing down, even on shore power, and I stop and let the motor cool while I take care of some other set up chores. Then I finish raising it up off the hitch. We may both need a heavier (higher HP) motor.
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ArkieVet
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04/17/12 04:14pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Maxxis tires
I have load range D Maxxis tires on an enclosed car hauler. They've given me good service for the past couple of years. My fiver is too heavy for Maxxis tires, though, and has Goodyear G614RST, load range G tires. Both of those tire makes and sizes are special order just about everywhere; but, that's the chance you take. BTW, Carlisle tires are far from new! That's what the Maxxis tires replaced, and they had been on the trailer for five years!
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ArkieVet
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04/08/12 11:02pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: TST tire pressure monitor: is "repeater" needed?
I think that I will mention the in-bed fuel tank to folks at TST when I order. They may have a suggestion about where to position the antenna.
I haven't installed mine, yet. We'll be moving on next Friday, though. If they advise any particular location, please post it for us, here. Thanks.
Tom T.
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ArkieVet
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04/07/12 02:28pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: TST tire pressure monitor: is "repeater" needed?
My trailer is 36' long; and, I have both an in-bed fuel tank and an aluminum roll-top bed cover that is pulled 1/3 closed while pulling the fiver. I just bought a repeater ($59) for our TST system because the signal(s) keep dropping out. I haven't installed it, yet; but, I hope it will solve our problems. We are using the longest antenna that came with the system.
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ArkieVet
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04/01/12 03:06pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Why no RV TV show?
RV Today was a great show. They even walked through a repair/installation on the show, too. I believe that Stew is on this forum as Stewster. I just don't know how often he gets on. Frankly, I don't care about insanely expensive rigs, or celebrity rigs, or all of the zany setups that some people have. Just give me something that makes my RV experience a little better!
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ArkieVet
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03/19/12 09:15pm |
RV Lifestyle
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RE: DEAR, MARCUS
I've lost track of how long I've been on the list to try out and report on products for GS. Somewhere around 10 to 15 years. Been a GS member since 1992. But, I'm still patiently waiting. It doesn't cost me anything to wait. And I may get a pleasant surprise one day....
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ArkieVet
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03/19/12 08:34pm |
Camping World Accessories
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RE: where can i find a vacuum breaker
Be kind to your neighbor and don't eliminate it as some have said - it has a purpose. They are cheap, are available at the Dealer, and you can carry a spare.
Eliminating the vacuum break will allow the contents of your black to go back up your hose, and possibly migrate into the campground potable water system. Its disgusting to even think about. Feature this:
The campground has a vacuum breaker on the faucet to the campsite (many do). You are flushing your tank and filling it with the drain valve closed. You shut off the faucet - the campsite vacuum breaker opens, and you siphon 100% polluted water out of your tank back up to the campground vacuum breaker through your own hose. Wonderful.
You are talking about a "backflow preventer". I don't think that's what the OP was talking about. I carry a backflow preventer and use it on the faucet whenever I connect my black water flush hose. They do seem to be hard to find.I am correct - its a "vacuum breaker" (sometimes referred to as an anti-siphon valve) as required for any cross connection to waste water. Mine is located behind a panel in our pantry and has broken once already - hard to find - I had to go back to the Dealer. See that a "Vacuum Breaker" is standard equipment for this flush kit from Camping World.
If you do not have one on your rig - thank you for at least using a backflow preventer, but if your flush system was factory installed, I'm sure you will find you do have one.
I stand corrected on the terminology! Thank you. But, I do have to admit double checking you via lowes.com..... "Vacuum breaker" doesn't seem to be a logical name for that part, until you think that the only state that would create "backflow" would be a vacuum. And, no, Carriage did not include a vacuum breaker in my flusher setup. There is something that the fitting's manufacturer (B&B Molders) calls an "atmospheric vacuum breaker/check valve" halfway along the flusher line, though. Probably "same difference", although it's stated purpose is to keep people from blowing up their tanks if the vent pipe is plugged and they overfill the tank. I've got to admit, there are many things that I would prefer to happen other than my black water tank bursting in the middle of an RV park!!
Happy Camping!
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ArkieVet
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03/19/12 07:10pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: where can i find a vacuum breaker
Be kind to your neighbor and don't eliminate it as some have said - it has a purpose. They are cheap, are available at the Dealer, and you can carry a spare.
Eliminating the vacuum break will allow the contents of your black to go back up your hose, and possibly migrate into the campground potable water system. Its disgusting to even think about. Feature this:
The campground has a vacuum breaker on the faucet to the campsite (many do). You are flushing your tank and filling it with the drain valve closed. You shut off the faucet - the campsite vacuum breaker opens, and you siphon 100% polluted water out of your tank back up to the campground vacuum breaker through your own hose. Wonderful.
You are talking about a "backflow preventer". I don't think that's what the OP was talking about. I carry a backflow preventer and use it on the faucet whenever I connect my black water flush hose. They do seem to be hard to find.
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ArkieVet
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03/17/12 11:38am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: where can i find a vacuum breaker
Where can i find a vacuum breaker for the black tank flush with male fittings so the existing hoses can screw back on.
If you're talking about the "atmospheric vacuum breaker/check valve" made by B&B Molders that is inline with the black water tank flush pipe, go to http://www.bandbmolders.com/ select "Contact Us" and tell them the problem you're having. I did and they sent me a free fitting!
I have also been advised, by another RVer, that you can just omit the fitting using two 1/2" nipples and a flexible hose like the one used on sinks, and toilet water supplies. I may try that if mine ever leaks, again.
Tom T.
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ArkieVet
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03/12/12 10:45pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Things that go whap whap in the night
Our home for 22 years, before fulltiming, was near the Peason Ridge Training Area in Louisiana. Until England AFB closed, we were on the approach path to the impact area for the A10 "Warthogs" (tank killers.) They flew very low and slow, sometimes circling our community, on their way to complete their life fire attack runs. I usually enjoyed hearing and watching them flying overhead. And, I am very happy that they exist!
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ArkieVet
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03/08/12 01:36pm |
RV Lifestyle
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RE: Forced into full-timing
....As disabled vet, you could also stay in military famcamps...
Military FamCamps can only be used by 100% disabled vets, active duty military, retired military, and DOD civilians. If W4RLR is rated at less than 100%, state parks may be a better bet.
Either way, W4RLR, thank you for your service to our country!
Military famcamps are open to any active/retired military, with or without a disability, also to reserves, guard and family members of those that served too.
DH is retired AD/AF and we are planning on moving onto the famcamp at Charleston AFB later this year, until we are ready to go on the road as full timers :-)
If you will re-read my post, you will see that I did *not* say that active duty or retired military had to be disabled! If you ask at the next FamCamp you go to, you'll find that *any* 100% disabled veteran is authorized to use the FamCamps. They are also authorized to use the commissarys. I am retired U. S. Army and my late father was retired USAF. DW and I have been fulltimers since Feb 2007, and have used many FamCamps. Since they only have to cover their own expenses, the lower prices help out quite a bit.
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ArkieVet
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03/07/12 08:35pm |
Full-time RVing
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RE: American Vehicle Traders
Check them out with the Better Business Bureau.
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ArkieVet
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03/03/12 02:40pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Does anybody enjoy shooting (sports) while on the road?
We enjoy going to shooting ranges, indoor and outdoor. Haven't hunted in around 40 years, but certainly don't have any problem with those who do. I really like Birddogman's pictures! We usually fire pistols, to stay in practice. We often don't know how to go about finding a local range while traveling, though. So many people just seem to be uptight these days that you're not sure who to ask.
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ArkieVet
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02/28/12 10:53pm |
RV Lifestyle
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RE: Moisture in outside patio light
If everything else checks out well, check the seam sealant on the roof and any wall opening above or near the light.
On my fiver, a mid-trailer turn signal light had moisture in it. I removed the lens, dried it out and reinstalled it. Then I ran a bead of caulk on the top and sides so no more water could seep in; but, water could escape from the bottom if needed.
At another time, I had a taillight and a backup light lens showing moisture inside. I removed them and dried the moisture out. They had rubber seals that didn't appear to be leaking. I found a bad caulk joint on the roof. The moisture had found it's way 3/4 of the way down the wall behind the rear cap to the lights.
Good luck.
Tom T.
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ArkieVet
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02/28/12 10:31pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Battery; necessary to have two for dry camping?
Use an LED of the 12 volt DC type for a night light. Draws very little current.
X2 And add a second battery. But, remember, even though you can just add another battery, it's not a good idea. The weaker battery will draw the new battery down so that you don't get all of the new capacity. To get the full capacity, you would need to replace both batteries at the same time, with batteries with the same build date, type, and capacities. Buy the biggest ones that will fit in the compartment, and take very good care of them.
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ArkieVet
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02/28/12 10:01am |
Fifth-Wheels
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