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RE: 30ft Travel Trailer how common in the US
30' are not uncommon here in the US. Both of those look considerably larger than 30'
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4x4van
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10/05/23 04:10pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Pressure Reducing Regulator Setting
Or do what I do; use the campground city water ONLY to fill your tank as needed, and use your onboard pump while camping. No chance of overpressure damage, and if an inside line/fitting breaks or starts leaking, you'll know it instantly because your pump will start running.
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4x4van
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09/28/23 01:18pm |
Beginning RVing
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RE: Dead Onan Generator
$900 just to diagnose it? Why would they have to remove it to diagnose? It ran fine 6 months ago; you are clearly getting ripped off, massively.
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4x4van
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09/28/23 01:09pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Class A gas - fiberglass roof? Who uses them?
Winnebago's fiberglass roofs are great, however...they are in need of yearly inspection and resealing along the sides, or you may loose the entire roof.
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4x4van
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09/28/23 01:03pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: And the saga continues
I would hire a small independent repair facility or mobile tech - after checking their reviews carefully.This /\
Then, take CW to small claims court for whatever it costs to fix what the screwed up, including the damaged mirror.
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4x4van
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09/28/23 01:00pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Steering problem...looking for ideas/causes
Update: I went out to the RV to help them out. Sent them home via airline. The were no longer interested in finishing their RV vacation. It was the first time they had driven/used an RV before and they had a couple of user error problems that caused them much stress, so they were done. One mobile mechanic (in a video they shared with me) showed that one of the tie rods could move just a little (when he tugged on it). There was another mechanic in town who test drove it and looked at it and said the steering was fine/normal and that there is usually a little play in the steering. I think what probably happened was they were driving along the long desert highway and the side winds were pushing them hard (30' RV) so it felt like they were constantly steering (turning the wheel a bit) to adjust for the side wind. I drove it home 650 miles without incident and the steering didn't feel abnormal to me during the drive. I will have my local mechanic take a look and confirm all is good. Thanks all for your suggestions and feedback!
Safe travels!
ChrisWell, if nothing else, you know not to loan/rent your rig out to them ever again!
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4x4van
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09/27/23 02:35pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: 275/70R22.5 vs 295/75R22.5
Are you sure you don't have the numbers mixed up? 275/75 and 295/70 are almost the exact same size.
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4x4van
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07/18/23 04:25pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: They are not Scamp, Casita or Teardrop
Overlanding is definitely a growing market, but out of the numerous "overlanding style" trucks/SUVs I see here in CA, I really wonder how many of them are actually used for their intended purpose vs just going along with the popular style. And most of them have the flip open tent on top, so no need for a trailer. JMO.
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4x4van
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07/10/23 03:28pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: From a class C to class A ??
We've had 3 RVs over the past 35 years; Class C, Class C, and now a Class A. Would never go back to a C. There are just so many pros; more storage, bigger tanks (water, black/grey, fuel, LPG), much more "walk around" room, the cab becomes part of the living area, phenomenal view out the windshield both while driving and while camped... Don't get me wrong, the Cs were great for us at the time, but after tasting the A, I would never go back.
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4x4van
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07/05/23 04:22pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: They are not Scamp, Casita or Teardrop
I think that there is a significant market for small teardrop trailers in the US, including off-road versions, but it may be hard for an Australian company to get much of a foothold, as there are quite a few US manufacturers in that segment; not sure any of the Aussie models are significantly better/different. As for the larger sizes, one of the things I notice on most of the links that RobertRyan has given is that few have indoor kitchens. I don't think there's much of a market for off-road trailers of that size in the US, especially if you still have to cook/etc outside. Might as well go with an off-road teardrop or roof-mount tent setup; same basic facilities with better off-road capabilities. JMHO.
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4x4van
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06/22/23 03:21pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Can I charge the house battery with the engine alternator?
The battery boost solenoid on your '88 serves double duty. It is triggered by a wire that is hot when the engine is running, which engages the solenoid to allow the alternator to charge both banks. The momentary pushbutton does the same thing (likely through the same trigger wire on the solenoid); connects the two battery banks to serve as an emergency start if the chassis battery is dead/low. As "enblethen" says above, it needs to be a continuous duty solenoid.
Adding a switch in the line WILL eventually lead to both battery banks being drained and you being stranded when (not if) you forget to turn it off once you get to your campsite. It's an extremely simple and foolproof setup. Don't try to reinvent the wheel.
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4x4van
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06/20/23 04:48pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Tire Pressure?
Obviously the best option is to weigh the coach, preferably 4 corner, but at least each axle. Then use the tire manufacturer's load tables to set your pressure. The 2nd best option is to use the Federally mandated sticker on the driver's door that specifies tire pressures needed for the chassis's max GVWR. NEVER should you simply use the max psi listed on the tire (which is likely what the young "tire tech" was going by); it has no relevance to any specific rig.
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4x4van
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06/20/23 04:28pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Help identifying hardware on used Class C.
The ones inside may have been used for a quick curtain across the overhead bunk. The one outside, maybe to attach a dog leash?
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4x4van
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06/20/23 04:17pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Motorhomes with 19.5 vs 22.5 tires
Blanket statements, like the one from the OP's "someone", are rarely accurate or valid.
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4x4van
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06/20/23 04:08pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Class A Motorhome Gasser
I'd never buy a diesel again.And that is relevant how? :h
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4x4van
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06/20/23 04:02pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: They are not Scamp, Casita or Teardrop
There are plenty of US manufacturers making off-road Teardrops. Off-road full size TTs; not so much, but they can be found.
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4x4van
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05/12/23 02:34pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Backwards buttons
And to make it even more confusing, many RVs use yellow as positive and white as negative!
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4x4van
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05/12/23 02:22pm |
Travel Trailers
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