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RE: Cleaning screen in the bathroom vent
Air compressor works well, but so does the vacuum with the dust brush attachment. We usually just use the shop vac. It's also a good way to clean out the heater vents in the floor, which usually fill up quickly with dust.
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thib2722
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05/03/12 07:07pm |
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RE: END CAPS FOR BUMPERS
You can buy them at Camping World.
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thib2722
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05/03/12 07:05pm |
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RE: END CAPS FOR BUMPERS
I have the rubber ones that you push on the center to make them tight. I've never lost one since I put those in. The hard plastic ones will simply fall out.
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thib2722
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05/03/12 07:05pm |
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RE: decals
The local sign shop can make them too. Try one that does vehicle wraps like you see on radio station vehicles.
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thib2722
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05/03/12 07:02pm |
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RE: Trailer has some "buckling", is this OK?
That's delamination, and it's caused by a leak some place. I bet if you opened that up, you'd have lots of rot and mold. If you're interested in saving some real money, use that as a negotiator. Be sure to contact an RV dealer to find out how much that will cost to replace. A friend of ours had a similar problem, and it cost him several thousand to have the front cap replaced and the roof recovered.
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thib2722
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05/03/12 07:01pm |
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RE: Spic & Span plus Bleach for Roof Cleaning?
My manual recommends Murphy Oil Soap, Spic n Span, and specifically says not to use bleach. We used Spic n Span last time, and it did a great job. Walmart also sells a roof cleaner which isn't expensive. It's designed for vinyl roofs. Whatever you do, be sure someone is rinsing the sides of the unit, or you'll get some really great streaks.
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thib2722
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05/03/12 06:57pm |
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RE: U-Shaped dinette...a necessity?
We've had both, and we much prefer the U shaped for a family of five.
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thib2722
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05/03/12 06:54pm |
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RE: Barker VIP's and yellowing
I just bought a black vinyl cover for $10 at Camping World and covered mine. I can even operate the switches by feel through the cover.
BTW, Awesome cleaner from Walmart and the Dollar Tree takes the yellowing right off. Just spray and rinse. You'll see the yellowing melt away. Just keep it away from your wax. It melts away the wax too.
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thib2722
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04/29/12 04:40pm |
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RE: Damage to wheel well skirting.
Those plastics fenders are pretty cheap. I had to change one of mine, and I used pipe hangers behind them to brace them. The buffeting wind on the road just simply destroys them as they flap around.
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thib2722
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04/29/12 04:38pm |
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RE: What tire pressure would you run ?
Use the sidewall max if your trailer doesn't indicate otherwise. Low inflation causes heat buildup which causes blowouts. Yes, overinflation could cause trouble, especially if you hit a pothole or curb, but underinflation is by far more dangerous. Most trailer tires, according to my local tire dealer (Goodyear), should be run at max sidewall inflation. The dealer also told me that storing the trailer with low tires will cause damage to the internals of the sidewall, as it puts undue stress of the innards. He may be full of bullsnot, but that's what he tells me. It's a home-owned place and the guys been in business for almost 50 years.
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thib2722
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04/29/12 04:37pm |
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RE: New to us trailer, Leak in ceiling after 1st trip out
Offer to pay for the new skylight and have them install it free. They aren't that expensive. It's the labor that costs. Maybe they'd work with you and then you'd have a new skylight and all new caulking in that area, as they'll strip it all away when removing the old one. My experience is that skylights often eventually fail due to sun exposure. I've had four trailers in my life, and I've changed two skylights on two separate trailers. They get brittle from the sun. The worst ones for me were the shower skylights. The trailer we own now purposely does not have a shower skylight.
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thib2722
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04/29/12 04:33pm |
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RE: generator storage while traveling
I had a welder reinforce and beef up the tube bumper and then I added a receiver hitch. I have a cargo basket that holds my generator (a very big one). It's a great plan as long as you have everything locked down. I have the basket padlocked to the hitch, and I have the generator bolted down to the basket. I drilled a hole through the plate I used to bolt it so I can add a padlock too. Most thieves are opportunists. They like easy snatches. If it looks like a pain in the rump to steal, they usually won't. Now, if they really want it, nothing will keep them from taking it but your old friends Smith and Wesson. I figured that if they took the time to circumvent all the padlocks I've used, someone would notice them by then.
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thib2722
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04/29/12 04:30pm |
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RE: Powering tongue jack from TV
As long as the 7way in hooked to your truck, the truck will power the jack. I have a Barker, and I know this to be true from experience.
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thib2722
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04/29/12 04:25pm |
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RE: Door locks
The best lube for a lock is dry lube. It's now available in a spray can. Goes on wet and dries to a fine powder in a few seconds. My uncle was a petroleum company chemist, and that's what he recommends. He was rather anti WD40, though I use it all the time for other jobs.
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thib2722
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03/11/12 08:28pm |
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RE: Door locks
Had same issue. The dealer changed out my entire lock for a new one. They're made so cheaply (he said) that it's common to get defective ones. That's why there's warranty coverage, I guess.
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thib2722
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03/11/12 08:26pm |
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RE: New guy needs help!
Don't forget about all the stuff that you'll add to the weight such as clothing, chairs, food, grills, toys, etc. It's more junk than people think. Last year we upgraded RVS and unloaded the old one into our garage to be able to sell it before picking up the new one. You wouldn't believe the massive pile of junk we had in there. There was easily 1500#s of stuff.
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thib2722
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03/11/12 08:21pm |
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RE: Travel Trailer Construction
I'm sure this will start some controversy, but NO travel trailer is going to be well-made unless you pay premium money. Almost everything on the market is about the same and they make them light and quick. It's in no way built like a house. It's a trailer on wheels. If you look at units of comparable price, you'll see they are mostly alike in construction and quality. They are put together quickly with minimum attention to quality construction. Sure, they make them so they don't fall apart on the road, but they are assembled quickly and cost effectively. That's why you can get them for $20K.
I was a trucker in a past profession, and I delivered lumber to many of the makers in Indiana. I was able to peek into their factories and see how these things are built. I have owned several, and I love my RVs, but I understand very well that they are cheaply built for one purpose. They're vacation cabins on wheels and they aren't meant to be lived in for long periods of time, and they certainly aren't designed to last 50 years like your home.
I've had several friends in the oilfield construction industry buy campers to live in away from home on "away" jobs in other states. These RVs took a lick from the daily use that they weren't designed for. If you want to fulltime in one, you'll have to buy one of the more expensive units that are designed for that purpose. There's a difference between a $25K 5th wheel and a $75K fifth wheel. The $75K model has more components (like plumbing fixtures) that are household types.
For my part, I've had good luck with Keystone products. I'm not saying they're any better than other makers. From what I see, they are mostly all made about the same, though one maker with tout his product features over the other guy's.
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thib2722
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03/11/12 08:17pm |
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RE: Towed for first time! Few questions
I weaved my brake safety chain/cable through one of the safety chains. Now it's one less item to connect. When the chain is on, the brake is on. And it doesn't drag anywhere either. If you don't want to do that, take up the extra slack with a plastic cable tie. You can buy them anywhere for almost nothing.
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thib2722
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03/11/12 08:10pm |
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RE: Excessive Jiggle in Trailer Floor
Good wheel chocks are a must too. It's often wiggle from the tires.
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thib2722
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03/11/12 08:02pm |
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RE: A complete newbie to TT campering needs help
The best way is to go on a few short trips near towns that have stores you like. Keep a running list of everything that's missing and make a few trips to the store. That's what we did. We also literally went through our house and made a list of what we use regularly like toothbrushes, hygiene stuff, foods, utensils. We moved our old blankets and sheets from our house to the RV, pulled some of the pots from the back of the cabinet and moved those to the RV, and went shopping in our pantry. We took a couple of each of our usual foods, and stocked up the RV pantry. We like to have everything permanently stay in the RV except for fresh foods and clothing. Buying two of everything (like brushes, toothbrushes, hair dryers, etc) can be expensive, but it's worth it in the end. We have very little to pack and unpack, and the chances of leaving something we need is slim.
Also, keep a list on your computer about stuff that needs to go each time like prescription meds, fresh foods, computers, etc. Basically, stuff you won't leave in the RV but need each trip. My wife keeps a list on her computer, and she prints it each time we have a trip. That way she can check off items as she packs so we don't leave anything.
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thib2722
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03/11/12 08:00pm |
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