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Old 10-24-2015, 04:40 PM   #5441
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I try not to leave outside lights on at night to disturb my neighbor. But I need to turn on the porch light so I can see at night when my dog needs to go out at times. Now I can see the right switch , also when we come back at night I'm tired of switching all the lights on inside to get my overhead light on Geez... Hard to see the panel in the dark. link for Espendydad....LED Convenience Courtesy LED Light - Six (6) BLUE internal LEDs - Waterproof, Compact 12vdc Fixture Truck, Auto, RV, Aircraft lighting , o only people I know that see at night in pitch black are the devil and walking dead, and OC, Sorry really don't know how to post a link, but that's it on Amazon OC all my outside light switches are on the panel and my entry main overhead. Typo cost was 14.00 dollars american.
That's what the dusk to dawn light I gave you is for, just dim the awning lights and leave them on. Never had anyone say a word about them or the one on the flag on the pinbox.
Plus, explain post #3 of http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...71#post1017971
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Old 10-26-2015, 07:01 AM   #5442
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Old 10-26-2015, 10:18 AM   #5443
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Yesterday we got it closed up and winterized for the year. Finally ran my black tank flush for the first time. No problems there.
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Old 10-26-2015, 11:02 AM   #5444
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Yesterday we got it closed up and winterized for the year. Finally ran my black tank flush for the first time. No problems there.
Why don't you use your black tank flush more often than just during winterizing? The flush breaks up solids and help tissue and other gunk from solidifying on the walls. After it hardens, the black tank flush won't help much.
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Old 10-26-2015, 11:09 AM   #5445
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That's what the dusk to dawn light I gave you is for, just dim the awning lights and leave them on. Never had anyone say a word about them or the one on the flag on the pinbox.
Plus, explain post #3 of TV blues - Forest River Forums
There are doing some serious logg'n and cut all the 'shade' trees down?....
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Old 10-26-2015, 11:12 AM   #5446
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Why don't you use your black tank flush more often than just during winterizing? The flush breaks up solids and help tissue and other gunk from solidifying on the walls. After it hardens, the black tank flush won't help much.
Didn't have sewer at the CG we were at.
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Old 10-26-2015, 03:15 PM   #5447
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Braved the 53 degree weather and put a red vinyl insert in the back bumper. Pictures aren't very good, but it sure makes the bumper stand out and is easier to see.

Most important & main thing is TOWTA LIKES IT!
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Old 10-26-2015, 04:11 PM   #5448
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Round 2 to OC....game on! Is the flapper 'door' on power cord right side up?
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Old 10-26-2015, 06:19 PM   #5449
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Installed the Camco 36543 pump converter winterizing kit and winterized the A192HW. All went well and got it closed up for the winter. I just realized that I forgot to take the battery out of the smoke detector!
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Old 10-26-2015, 06:21 PM   #5450
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9volt batts. are cheap...
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Old 10-26-2015, 06:38 PM   #5451
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Round 2 to OC....game on! Is the flapper 'door' on power cord right side up?
Stays up on it's own, not like the jack switch boxes which won't.
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Old 10-26-2015, 06:44 PM   #5452
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You also added another 'torpedo' tube....all looks good.,...now, we'll have to find you a DODGE to tow with so that new mod stays new....don't need to get rear ended using what your using....
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Old 10-26-2015, 06:45 PM   #5453
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Replaced all the rivets in our steps with Grade 8 bolts, flat washers, and lock nuts.....It sure is a surprise when you're climbing the steps into your Silverback 33RL and they fall out from under you....not good on an old 68 year old....looks like the manufacturer could come up with something better that those soft rivets that didn't take much to knock out.
That was the very first thing I did when we got our 12Flagstaff 5er home in Feb2012.
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Old 10-26-2015, 06:47 PM   #5454
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You also added another 'torpedo' tube....all looks good.,...now, we'll have to find you a DODGE to tow with so that new mod stays new....don't need to get rear ended using what your using....
What are you referring to? Haven't added anything other than the red vinyl insert.
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Old 10-26-2015, 06:52 PM   #5455
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What are you referring to? Haven't added anything other than the red vinyl insert.
Didn't remember you hav'n a storage tube that far back.
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Old 10-26-2015, 06:59 PM   #5456
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Didn't remember you hav'n a storage tube that far back.
Been 2 tubes back there for at least 2+ years, ask Glenn. You need to get your glasses changed or open your eyes when you look at something.
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Today I looked at the forecast, looked at the Rockwood. Waiting on winterizing. We have some warm weather on the way!
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Old 10-26-2015, 07:33 PM   #5458
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Old 10-26-2015, 07:35 PM   #5459
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So on my way to Florida the other day.. I saw for the first time a stinky slinky laying on the shoulder... Looked like one of the cheap "RV Kit" ones you get when getting a new trailer... Shortly after was the plastic tube it used to be in... LOL
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Old 10-26-2015, 08:47 PM   #5460
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So on my way to Florida the other day.. I saw for the first time a stinky slinky laying on the shoulder... Looked like one of the cheap "RV Kit" ones you get when getting a new trailer... Shortly after was the plastic tube it used to be in... LOL
Heh, I guess that's a good reminder to check those brackets and bolts every now and then.

My mod seems very secure (for now). I think the nylock nuts help for sure, and fixing the fencepost to the bracket also. Several nuts/bolts would all have to come loose at the same time for it to come off. (so a periodic check is definitely a good idea, to keep those odds low)
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