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03-13-2013, 11:23 AM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Iowa
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Originally Posted by syencer
I usually have 2 with me the one I keep in the truck and the one in NY trailer, funny the last time that I went to use them they where both dead and I had no 9volt batteries
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Which is why I missed it since his list is sent via pdf which can't be viewed via frf app.........
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03-13-2013, 11:24 AM
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Always Learning
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Four Corners, FL
Posts: 21,891
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Originally Posted by syencer
I forgot to mention the most important item in my previous post and I did not see anyone list it either...... Alcohol...... Mass quantities of it!!!
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I can one-up that... much more important than any thing even alcohol is your SENSE OF HUMOR.
(Which, it sure seems like everyone around here has plenty of!)
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03-13-2013, 11:25 AM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Iowa
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Originally Posted by ependydad
I can one-up that... much more important than any thing even alcohol is your SENSE OF HUMOR.
(Which, it sure seems like everyone around here has plenty of!) |
Whistles an innocent tune........
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03-13-2013, 12:04 PM
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William
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: South Louisiana
Posts: 560
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Originally Posted by ependydad
I can one-up that... much more important than any thing even alcohol is your SENSE OF HUMOR.
(Which, it sure seems like everyone around here has plenty of!) |
Ain't that the truth. That definately a good thing!
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2011 F250 Lariat 6.7L
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2015 (38 Nights Camped/3560 Miles)
2014 (28 Nights Camped/1980 Miles)
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03-13-2013, 01:27 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 158
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Quote:
Originally Posted by f1100turbo
In case I missed it...
Volt ohm meter
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Why a multi-meter?
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03-13-2013, 01:28 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 158
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Quote:
Originally Posted by syencer
I forgot to mention the most important item in my previous post and I did not see anyone list it either...... Alcohol...... Mass quantities of it!!!
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Well, I have about 30 gallons of mead on hand, and about forty gallons of really nice beer! So this one is checked off!
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03-13-2013, 03:11 PM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Burton, MI.
Posts: 4,522
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Quote:
Originally Posted by treaves
Why a multi-meter?
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So you will be able go check voltage levels, also to see if fuses and circuit breakers are open
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2018 Silverado 3500HD Dually 6.6L Duramax/Allison
2018 Columbus 366RL 1492 Edition
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2016 93, 2017 79, 2018 84, 2019 59, 2020 0,
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03-13-2013, 03:13 PM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Iowa
Posts: 34,507
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Quote:
Originally Posted by treaves
Why a multi-meter?
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Trust me you'll need it 
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03-13-2013, 03:55 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Jefferson County, MO
Posts: 5,453
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In the 10 years I've owned a fifth wheel I've never needed a multi-meter and I don't have one for the fifth wheel.
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2013 CC Silverback 29RL
2010 Ford F250 XL Crew Cab 6.4 liter diesel
ATU Local 788
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03-13-2013, 03:57 PM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Iowa
Posts: 34,507
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Oakman
In the 10 years I've owned a fifth wheel I've never needed a multi-meter and I don't have one for the fifth wheel.
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↑↑↑↑↑↑↑↑&u arr;↑↑↑
Exception to the rule
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03-13-2013, 04:32 PM
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RV Newbie
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Hinckley, Ohio
Posts: 292
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Quote:
Originally Posted by syencer
I usually have 2 with me the one I keep in the truck and the one in NY trailer, funny the last time that I went to use them they where both dead and I had no 9volt batteries
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There you go, plenty of batteries for every device you might carry. We carry a double A size recharger and sets of rechargeable batteries for the camera and flashlights.
And don't forget the phone chargers 12volt and 120volt.
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2007 2500 Silverado Ext. Cab, 6.5' bed 5.7L
2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid
1963 Ford 861 5 speed with loader
1958 Ford 800 Select-O-Speed (parts tractor)
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03-13-2013, 04:53 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Jefferson County, MO
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Quote:
Originally Posted by f1100turbo
↑↑↑↑↑↑↑↑&u arr;↑↑↑
Exception to the rule
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I'm sorry but I have to ask, what happened with your trailer that you needed a multi-meter?
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2013 CC Silverback 29RL
2010 Ford F250 XL Crew Cab 6.4 liter diesel
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03-13-2013, 05:47 PM
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RV Newbie
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Hinckley, Ohio
Posts: 292
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Oakman
I'm sorry but I have to ask, what happened with your trailer that you needed a multi-meter?
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I'm using it all the time, from checking AA and 9vdc batteries to checking the house batteries charge. My meter also has a proximity tester that allows me to check if power is present at a switch, outlet or lite without making contact when I'm working on things. I guess some of us like tickling wires and knowing how thing work and some like to leave it to experts...
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2005 FR Lexington 210 6.0L 8500 miles
2007 2500 Silverado Ext. Cab, 6.5' bed 5.7L
2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid
1963 Ford 861 5 speed with loader
1958 Ford 800 Select-O-Speed (parts tractor)
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03-13-2013, 06:36 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 178
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I've never needed a multi-meter
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First weekend off the grid we had an issue with our fridge. We used a multi-meter to check fuses, confirm voltage, and generally troubleshoot. With information on this site, we determined that our use of power was too aggressive and the battery was low.
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TV - 2013 Silverado 1500, 5.3L
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03-13-2013, 08:42 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 627
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a bit of patience will need to be packed...... a bit for everyone.... don't forget a good dose of relaxation!!! After packing all the necessities ...... you will need that relaxation  last but not least.... have a safe trip and a great time!!!!
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2013 Columbus - 320 RS 2012 F350 CC DRW - 6.7L PSD
2012 Camping 59 DAYS; 2013 50 DAYS; 2014 WAITING
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03-14-2013, 09:18 AM
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Site Team - Lou
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: South Eastern PA
Posts: 23,269
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Oakman
I'm sorry but I have to ask, what happened with your trailer that you needed a multi-meter?
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Bob,
My experience has been you never know you need something ... till you do; and then you will use it all the time for all kinds of things.
Lou
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03-14-2013, 10:05 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Jefferson County, MO
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I’m an old tent camper and my philosophy was/is, pack light and take only what you really need. I still feel that way, although if you look in my basement storage area you might not believe I still follow that philosophy. I do have to admit that my needs seem to have expanded greatly since getting into RVing. I just wanted to be sure that I wasn’t missing something and really needed to add a multi-meter to my basic toolbox.
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2013 CC Silverback 29RL
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