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Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 09-17-2019, 08:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,520
Posted By rlh1957
We use Walex brand... Amazon, Camping World or...

We use Walex brand... Amazon, Camping World or other RV supplies places. The Bio-Pak are great. Different scents. Drop in tank.
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 09-17-2019, 01:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,520
Posted By rlh1957
My wife can tell you... Turn off any exhaust...

My wife can tell you... Turn off any exhaust fans. The fans will pull the smell out by creating more negative pressure than the sewer vent pipe to the roof. If you only have toilet smell when you...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 09-15-2019, 04:07 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 9,212
Posted By rlh1957
Had some difficulty in the burger drive through!...

Had some difficulty in the burger drive through! LOL Daily driver with no load they ride a little rougher than the SRW, but a unloaded ride is not what its designed for.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 09-15-2019, 04:01 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 11,534
Posted By rlh1957
WDH Weight Distribution and Anti Sway are two...

WDH Weight Distribution and Anti Sway are two different animals, but most often combined in one device.
WD helps distribute more of the trailer weight off of just the tongue and rear tow vehicle...
Forum: A Frame Campers 09-09-2019, 02:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,878
Posted By rlh1957
The Maxxair "vent covers" always face to the...

The Maxxair "vent covers" always face to the rear. If they are installed forward they will scoop the air and the wind will rip them right off. It is an addition that goes over your current vent and...
Forum: General Community Discussions 09-09-2019, 02:12 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 14,582
Posted By rlh1957
Cousin Eddie just shoves the sewer hose to the...

Cousin Eddie just shoves the sewer hose to the curb storm drain and pulls the handle!
Forum: General Community Discussions 09-09-2019, 02:08 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 14,815
Posted By rlh1957
#2 My wife even made a pillow that says...

#2
My wife even made a pillow that says "Sorry for what I said while we were parking the camper"
We've gotten better and certainly more patient.
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 09-07-2019, 09:56 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,987
Posted By rlh1957
A boiled over battery usually indicates too much...

A boiled over battery usually indicates too much water was added above the recommended level. Or your charger regulator is faulty and putting in too much charge too fast.
Forum: Roo | Shamrock 09-07-2019, 09:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,104
Posted By rlh1957
If you stay away from a pop up or hybrid with...

If you stay away from a pop up or hybrid with silicone then you probably won't be buying new at a dealer either! Silicone and similar is used all over tent bunk ends at the manufacturer... some with...
Forum: Propane Systems 09-07-2019, 09:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,855
Posted By rlh1957
My auto change over regulator and indicator work...

My auto change over regulator and indicator work fine. If yours doesn't replace it with one that does. Never had one go bad. As indicators go, it's a convenience thing... nothing replaces the mind...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 09-07-2019, 09:35 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,987
Posted By rlh1957
Nonsense about leaving it plugged in. Whether...

Nonsense about leaving it plugged in.
Whether plugged in or not, you always want to check your battery fluid levels if using that type battery. Keeping a battery charged and proper fluid level is...
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 09-07-2019, 09:32 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,519
Posted By rlh1957
Depends on what having RV hooked up does to your...

Depends on what having RV hooked up does to your electric bill I suppose. We always have fridge on at home and the A/C set to 87 degrees in the camper. We don't want our candles or other things...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 09-06-2019, 03:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,991
Posted By rlh1957
I'm still in the dark. Original Poster specify...

I'm still in the dark. Original Poster specify use of AC? AC as in AC power or A/C as in Air Conditioner?
Forum: Tent Campers and Pop Ups 09-06-2019, 03:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,542
Posted By rlh1957
Those Furrion plugs are notorious for going out....

Those Furrion plugs are notorious for going out. So much for the old tale that led's rarely fail! I had one fail, Furrion replaced the plug and I installed. It lasted about 1 month and the blue led...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 09-05-2019, 02:33 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 13,288
Posted By rlh1957
Surge suppressor wouldn't indicate a problem as...

Surge suppressor wouldn't indicate a problem as there was no surge or much voltage drop... But a significant heat buildup from drawing extra current to my the connection across such high resistance...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 09-05-2019, 02:28 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 27,313
Posted By rlh1957
WOW and electric furnace would pull allot of...

WOW and electric furnace would pull allot of current. It may limit your other power uses more than running the air conditioners. If the power ever goes out, you will have no heat.
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 09-05-2019, 02:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,763
Posted By rlh1957
For sure pull the cover and confirm the wire...

For sure pull the cover and confirm the wire gauge running to the 30A plug. Then check the voltage one leg up to ground 120V, other leg neutral up to ground No Volts 0V, Between the two legs 120V....
Forum: General Community Discussions 09-03-2019, 02:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 614
Posted By rlh1957
Toilet Ring Winterization or Storage

Toilet valve and rubber seal...

What does everyone do about the toilet rubber seal?
Leave it in position with pressure on it?
Leave no water on the ring?
Pour antifreeze on the ring and...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 09-03-2019, 01:54 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,689
Posted By rlh1957
As far as traction goes a 4WD helps. 4WD do not...

As far as traction goes a 4WD helps. 4WD do not back up or go forward well on pavement while sharply turning the tires. If on gravel or dirt it works. It likes it straight and no sharp wheel turns....
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 09-03-2019, 01:11 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,689
Posted By rlh1957
The camper is only 5200 lbs. (empty), and the...

The camper is only 5200 lbs. (empty), and the GVWR is 7925 lbs.

For sure a good 1/2 Ton with towing package will whip this out no problem.

But ask yourself what are chances one day you will...
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 09-03-2019, 01:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,731
Posted By rlh1957
As long as no antifreeze is pumped into HW...

As long as no antifreeze is pumped into HW heater. Blowing out the system with steady air is always good. Attach the air source and run it less than 60lbs. Go around and open and close individually...
Forum: FR3 09-03-2019, 12:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,204
Posted By rlh1957
Marketing gimmick "equivalent"... like saying it...

Marketing gimmick "equivalent"... like saying it has a 15K that cools like it was an 18K.

It really doesn't matter how many BTU's cooling they claim, it's the running and starting amps that...
Forum: FR3 09-03-2019, 12:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,498
Posted By rlh1957
Turn off the main battery disconnect, go inside...

Turn off the main battery disconnect, go inside and push all your indicator check buttons and see if any light up, does your clock on the radio still run, microwave clock, check the smoke detector...
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 09-03-2019, 09:53 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 17,592
Posted By rlh1957
If your AC is running at 27Amps take it in......

If your AC is running at 27Amps take it in... That isn't right. I don't even think it's Start Amps is 27, much less running Amps 27. Something isn't right. We have a 15K ducted air unit on our 2018...
Forum: Dynamax 09-01-2019, 03:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,176
Posted By rlh1957
Seems the USB jacks in allot of RV's go out for...

Seems the USB jacks in allot of RV's go out for some reason. They do go bad, but more in RV's that houses or cars.
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