Dumbest thing I have ever seen while camping.

[Rhody]

Originally Posted by riverrat958

last week I saw a camper trying to back his tv and camper around a tight corner with his weight dist bars still on. I was on phone -it was 9pm making a terrible sound of course so I ended my call which I couldnt hear anyways and went over and suggested he take his bars off. I told him I used to pull in to cg take off bars while dw went to the office.I showed him how to take bars easily. he thanked me and brought me a beer the next afternoon.

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[cowboy72]

I would have offered you a case of beer to back it in lol

[Rhody]

Originally Posted by cowboy72

I would have offered you a case of beer to back it in lol

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[Croaker]

I accidentally hooked up the fresh water hose to the black water rinse-out.

Moments later I heard squealing from the trailer. The water built up pressure in the tank and when my wife flushed, brown stuff exploded all over her and the bathroom ceiling, walls, and floor.

That little sticker that says "open the valve while flushing" is for real !

[Rhody]

Originally Posted by cowboy72

I would have offered you a case of beer to back it in lol

Ya but prob cheap beer... lol

[mlatter]

Originally Posted by Croaker

I accidentally hooked up the fresh water hose to the black water rinse-out.

Moments later I heard squealing from the trailer. The water built up pressure in the tank and when my wife flushed, brown stuff exploded all over her and the bathroom ceiling, walls, and floor.

That little sticker that says "open the valve while flushing" is for real !

This isn't the first time I've heard this, but I don't understand how that can happen, since the black tank is vented directly to the roof. There should be no way for pressure to build. You should be able to keep filling the tank until it comes out the roof vent. The only thing I can think of is that your vent is obstructed in some way.

[wicked1]

I always offer and only once was I told no thanks, and that show I could not bear to watch. When I help ppl new or not to camping they ask what can they do for me I say to pay it forward and help someone else when they need it. Camping is way different then years I spent boating, much more enjoyable.


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[scott_silverside]

Originally Posted by wicked1

I always offer and only once was I told no thanks, and that show I could not bear to watch. When I help ppl new or not to camping they ask what can they do for me I say to pay it forward and help someone else when they need it. Camping is way different then years I spent boating, much more enjoyable.


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likewise here, I always offer to help especially if they are elderly. I was raised to help if at all possible but with that said some of them are really hard headed and stubborn and some just mean. Most campers in our area are the nicest folks you will ever meet. I can say I have only had one cooler of wine coolers stolen from an Auburn ballgame we were tailgating (not really camping just having a good time) But there are always exceptions

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[Jerry01]

We were camping a while back and there was a young couple with a brand new truck and trailer. They decided to raise the hitch ball and were tightening it with channel locks. I walked over and told them I have some breaker bars and sockets if he would like to borrow them. He said he was good. Glad they left that day and we were still camping. Sometimes testosterone gets in the way of rational decisions. Jerry


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[gspot01]

Remember: bleach solution has to be made new every day. I googled it, and read that it breaks down into salt water after 24 hours, thereby losing its germicidal properties. I make a new solution before leaving one campsite to use when arriving at the next. That way I don't have to touch the spigot at the new site before giving it a good spray.

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[Keisling]

Originally Posted by gspot01

Remember: bleach solution has to be made new every day. I googled it, and read that it breaks down into salt water after 24 hours, thereby losing its germicidal properties. I make a new solution before leaving one campsite to use when arriving at the next. That way I don't have to touch the spigot at the new site before giving it a good spray.

Exposure to UV light does this to bleach. Keep it in a container out of sunlight and it will last a long time. If it broke down that fast, It'd be impossible to buy pre packaged bleach or cleaning supplies at the store.

[meopm1]

This is why I always try to get the spot at the lake next to the boat launch ramp. The entertainment is worth far more then the cost of the spot

[timfromma]

Originally Posted by riverrat958

last week I saw a camper trying to back his tv and camper around a tight corner with his weight dist bars still on. I was on phone -it was 9pm making a terrible sound of course so I ended my call which I couldnt hear anyways and went over and suggested he take his bars off. I told him I used to pull in to cg take off bars while dw went to the office.I showed him how to take bars easily. he thanked me and brought me a beer the next afternoon.

Are you perhaps referring to sway bars? In order for me to remove my WDH bars, I have to lower the tongue jack and actually lift the rear end of my truck to remove some of the tension on the chains.


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[timfromma]

Originally Posted by gspot01

Remember: bleach solution has to be made new every day. I googled it, and read that it breaks down into salt water after 24 hours, thereby losing its germicidal properties. I make a new solution before leaving one campsite to use when arriving at the next. That way I don't have to touch the spigot at the new site before giving it a good spray.

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I just use lysol.


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[wicked1]

Originally Posted by timfromma

Are you perhaps referring to sway bars? In order for me to remove my WDH bars, I have to lower the tongue jack and actually lift the rear end of my truck to remove some of the tension on the chains.


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I was annoyed at someone once with my old trailer and forgot to take the tension off the bars before popping them off, made that mistake once and never again whew had to change my shorts after that mistake.


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[BandJCarm]

Some of y'all sound like city boys! Touching some stuff ain't gonna kill ya. Go wash yer hands for gosh sakes. I'd hate to see some of you guys try and skin a deer or something. You get all kinds of stuff on ya!

As for helping, why on Earth would anyone resist an offer to help? Y'all can come help me anytime. Suggest away, I need it! Come on over. Sit and watch me, help me some, or do it for me. Whatever. I can't imagine turning anyone down. I figure 99.9999994038938% of Earth is more experienced than I am! Geez.

By the end of the month, I imagine I will have some kind of record for "viral" funny youtube videos after four stops with this new camper..........

[OldCoot]

Originally Posted by mlatter

This isn't the first time I've heard this, but I don't understand how that can happen, since the black tank is vented directly to the roof. There should be no way for pressure to build. You should be able to keep filling the tank until it comes out the roof vent. The only thing I can think of is that your vent is obstructed in some way.

The toilet is lower than the roof vent and therefore will be the first to overflow if the flapper valve in the stool is opened.

[zeelarry]

I don't mind receiving help or helpful suggestions [get them from the DW all the time]. But some people need to keep their help for their own needs.

A few years ago, while backing into a tree lined site, a guy popped out of no where and tried to take over the DW's job of getting me backed in. Anyway, this guy started to give incorrect hand motions & wrong wheel turn motions. After a few minutes, the DW politely asked the guy to step aside, as she can handle it from there.

The guy left and returned to his "RENTED MOTORHOME". The next day, when he pulled out, he did everything wrong to include "forgetting to disconnect" from the power pole [one less site available for a few days], and several small trees were clipped from the rear end's swing out [YES, damaged the coach!!]. And it's people like him that the sign was made - "I'M STUPID'

So, I don't offer help unless I'm asked or if I see an immediate danger!

[windsurfdog]

A most appreciated approach both given and received..."Let me know if you need any help"...