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RE: Weight distribution and sway Reviews???
Except for all the creaking and groaning it makes in slow tight turns, I got to figure out how to quiet that down without ruining the performance of the hitch.
try a lite coating of vasoline (per their directions) on the cam where the bars ride-also grease on the front where they go into the hitch. may not eliminate it but cuts it down alot
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robbie69
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08/10/11 07:51am |
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RE: Emptying a black tank using a portable tote tank??
Those backflush inventions are crap. I've had the Flush King and the Tornado, and the Flush King doesn't even get close to cleaning like the Tornado. At that point, you might as well just dump a bucket in the toilet, because that agitates the "stuff" in there far more than a back flushing item like the Flush King, IMHO.
i agree. I have a macerator pump /backflush and a tornado. I did a non-scientific test, emptied with the pump, back filled several times till it was flowing clear(was new at the time and was testing it out)
then i turned on the tornado...lets just say it wasn't clear any more. that pretty much decided for me which method was better.
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robbie69
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08/09/11 04:37am |
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RE: At what age is one too old to tow?
that you're even asking the question is a good sign. alot of it will depend on how realistic and honest you are with your self. when you notice that your reactions aren't as fast as you would like them and/or you start to forget to do things hitching up, setting up or tearing dowm-and i don't mean once in a while, we all have 'brain farts' every now and then. then it may be time to reconsider your capabilities. this is where the being honest/realistic with your self comes in-or if family/friends mention that you appear to be having lapse's in judgment. had a bull headed F-I-L that shouldn't have been allowed to drive a lawn tractor let alone his 'lead sled' buick wildcat. he had become a hazzard to himself and others but wouldn't listen to anyone.
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robbie69
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08/07/11 05:44am |
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RE: Rug Container
I have a bag mine fits in
x2 was on sale for like $12 or so
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robbie69
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08/06/11 08:47pm |
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RE: What Governs MPG's
Have to chuckle a little. most of this discussion has been pulling that bill board behind you. yes it's an important factor but not the only one.
alot of it has to do with the TV and the drive train. Towing i get as good mpg as some some with 1/2 the TV/TT. also gearing/shift points is alot too-found this out when i left mine in tow/haul mode and lost 2-3 mpg. also how you drive(quick starts/stops) and the speed plays into it.
Granted alot here have to balance their TV between use as a tow vehicle and a daily driver-which i also did(old job was close so cost wasn't bad) but with the economy i can no longer do that and mine is regulated to towing duty only.
Solo you may get good mpg but like every one else, towing your mpg is going to suck-bout all you can do is make sure your TV is up to specs(tire psi, tune ups, air filter etc) and maybe look at your driving habits while towing.
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robbie69
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08/06/11 10:24am |
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RE: Looking to tow with a conversion van and need advise
a few TT's ago i pulled with a 1500 conversion hi-top van. was ok but after 1 vacation with it to the ozarks, DW told me we were getting a new tow vehicle as soon as we got home.
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robbie69
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08/04/11 11:58am |
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RE: dumb thing seen on vacation
love the Wt dist setup he's got there--didn't know homer depot sold em. musta been gettin his double wide delivered and had to make room. think the lady w/pony tail was worried bout her mail box and the only smart one was the dog-stayed well clear of everything.
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robbie69
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08/04/11 11:47am |
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RE: question on electric tongue jack.
not sure about fords, but chevy (w/tow pkg) puts a dummy 40 amp fuze in the charge circuit for the TT. mine was in fuse box under the hood-------funny, found mine for the same reason-dropped off TT at dealer for work, was fixed when i went back to get it(fuse installed)
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robbie69
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08/04/11 11:36am |
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RE: Water heater won't stay ltghted
how many cycles do you try(cycle=3 trys and stops/red light)
mine can take up to 3 or 4-gas in front/heater in far rear.
sometimes lighting the stove 1st helps get gas in the lines.
also found out mine will not start w/door open and any kind of breeze.
i don't normally use gas but i do make sure it works when i unwinterize.
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robbie69
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08/04/11 10:21am |
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RE: Holding Tank Deodorant
AMEN!!
there really are other people that understand there is a difference between septic systems and holding tanks--completely different systems.
if you have odor from your holding tank, either something is wrong or you are doing something wrong.(PERIOD)
start with the easiest-use plenty of water, and keep water in the bowl.
when you do flush, turn OFF the fan-even for that split second when the valve is open, the fan will suck air out of the tank.
if water does not stay in the bowl, try cleaning out the seat where the rubber seal sits when closed. those are pretty much the free ones and the most often 'operator error' problems.
still have odor? then it's probably a vent or a toilet (floor) seal problem. try the 1st 3 as that's usually the problem.
if you want to waste your $$ and use additives-go for it, but find one you like the smell of because that's about all it's good for(holding tank, NOT a septic)
Personally, i use RV type TP (preferable)or my hosehold(septic safe-yes i have both systems) and i use calgon and liquid fabric softner in all my tanks/traps-smells nice when i 1st do it and keeps tanks 'slippery'.
i find it funny that so many have no problem laying down $$ for additives(to break down waste/TP---NOT) but balk at the cost difference between septic safe and RV TP. How much TP are you using??? try baby wipes and use the garbage can if it's that much of a project.
between 4 TT i've only had problems with 1-and it was an easy fix-bowl seal(cleaned-fixed)
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robbie69
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08/04/11 07:54am |
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RE: bunk beds are useful!
had a bunkie a while back when son thought he'd come along. he got older and lost interest so for us it was a lot of wasted floor space that could be put to better use. son still comes along occasionally, but we got a reg sleeper sofa for those times. I do like the ones that are a seperate room, the bottom bunk turns into a sofa and the top folds out of the way and it looks like a little 'den'. that would be the only type we'd ever get-DW says my puter and other asst junk could go in there.
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robbie69
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08/03/11 09:17am |
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RE: TT stabilizers
kinda depends on what type of movement you have as there are different fixes for each. front to back movement is your TT moveing on the wheels-either setting the regular type chocks tight or a set of between wheel chocks will help. up/dm movement is your TT bouncing on the suspension-usually the longer and/or light wt ones are worse. you have the 4 corners stablized but the "I" beam or "C" channel(frame) will and does flex to some degree depending on thickness and length between the jacks. for this a 3rd set of jacks close to the axels will help. I had both so i did both and it helps alot. short of putting it on blocks you'll still get some movement-but you can drasticly reduce it. also after you set up, give it a few hrs and re check the jacks-mine always loosen up on the non slide side(things settle/cool down) also the farther the stab jacks are extended the less effective they are-get/make some solid blocks/cribbing for them. i have a 6'4" 300lb son who walks like a budwiser clydesdale so i know what 'movement' is :)
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robbie69
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08/03/11 09:03am |
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RE: dumb thing seen on vacation
unless he's a danger to those on the road around him. if he hurts or kills someone and they look over his setup, he can probably kiss his a$$ good bye
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robbie69
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08/02/11 02:06pm |
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RE: Ants
shut everything off, close up tight and open cabinets(may want to remove stuff) and bomb-i like the raid that you just add water to. also carry spray and spray power cord when camping if i notice ants. also keep a few of those little puck things for the small grease ants that hang out in the kitchen
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robbie69
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08/02/11 01:33pm |
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RE: length of TT for campgrounds
32'(35'6"/56'10"over all) and have yet to be turned away or not get it into a spot. if going somewhere new i let them know the length and 2 slides-so far so good.
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robbie69
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08/02/11 01:27pm |
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RE: Keys
Once I get my TT, I plan to buy a few of these:
http://www.combi-cam.com/Combination-door-lock.htm
and put them on the storage compartments. The advantage of these locks is that a key or combination works, and they have a physically different mechanism than the usual RV key that works on so many storage compartments.
i got the 1st generation of those. didn't like the idea of every ones keys working in my locks and got tired of always having to hunt down the keys to get into a compartment. now i just have to hunt for my glasses :) also now i hide a complete set of keys(TT/TV) in one of my compartments(not telling which one :) ) and always have access to them. forgot and ordered 1 less than i wanted-would be nice on outside shower
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robbie69
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08/02/11 05:04am |
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RE: Jacknife Sofa/Bed
you can try here
i have bought 3 so far, 1 for the house bed, 1 for the TT king bed and 1 for the sofa sleeper. wasn't too sure about the sofa bed, but it worked out fine. i used to feel the wires/bars so i know my rather large son did(6'4"300#) i like it and he says it's good now.
i got the 2.5 or 3 lb x 3". actually the lower density is better-you don't 'sink in' as bad. tried the pillow top and egg crate and my opinion, both are junk and a waste of $$. had these several yrs now and still happy with them.
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robbie69
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08/01/11 09:33pm |
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RE: Keys
I'd be surprised if the dead bolt took a different key than the door handle but my front door has a different key than the back door (but both operate both locks). Maybe Jayco does it differently though.
Like others have said you can pick up a standard key for the storage bays from most any RV dealer. some replace the lock with a better lock but if someone wants anything in your storage compartment and they have a can opener or tack hammer they can be inside in about 10 seconds regardless of WHAT lock you put on it. I'd rather leave mine unlocked so if they DO take anything at least they don't take down the wall of the trailer.
Good luck / Skip
mine the same. on the storage i installed combination locks-won't stop a determined theif but keeps honest ppl honest(no lock on a TT will stop a determined theif as my BIL found out-broke the window glass on the door to get in
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robbie69
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08/01/11 09:11pm |
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RE: king beds
mine has a king was a 3260, now a 326(model number)
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robbie69
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08/01/11 09:05pm |
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RE: fizzy water
you don't say if he is hooked up to the CG's water or if he filled and is using his on board tank/pump. would make a difference trying to figure out his problem.
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robbie69
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08/01/11 08:31am |
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