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Forum: Rockwood 11-14-2021, 09:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,029
Posted By Skip12
Be sure all connections from the antifreeze hose...

Be sure all connections from the antifreeze hose to the pump are tight.

Had the same problem this year. A half twist on the connector was all it needed.
Forum: Berkshire 11-10-2021, 07:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,087
Posted By Skip12
Since you haven't gotten a ton of advice yet,...

Since you haven't gotten a ton of advice yet, I'll try to help.
Sometimes bad advice will get a lot of responses. : )

This thread may help....
Forum: Cherokee 10-31-2021, 08:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,055
Posted By Skip12
I would do it asap. I have a 2018 and at this...

I would do it asap. I have a 2018 and at this point, really wish I had taken the time eternabond taping the roof when it was new.
Forum: Cherokee 10-31-2021, 01:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,360
Posted By Skip12
I often walk on mine after someone here gave a...

I often walk on mine after someone here gave a compelling reason why it was safe. So far, so good.

Regardless, X2 to NMWildcat's advice to do it with caution.

I recently retaped my slide and it...
Forum: Roo | Shamrock 10-31-2021, 11:19 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,101
Posted By Skip12
Is your pump running? If so, be sure you...

Is your pump running?

If so, be sure you have a perfect seal between from the antifreeze hose and the pump. The tiniest amout of air will stop it from priming in my experience.

Happened again...
Forum: Welcome Mat 10-30-2021, 10:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 415
Posted By Skip12
Welcome! If you haven't already, I suggest...

Welcome!

If you haven't already, I suggest you complete a full PDI (predelivery inspection), including plumbing. The dealer will need to rewinterize. Not a big deal for them.

I'd also take a...
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 10-29-2021, 05:55 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,832
Posted By Skip12
I also leave it on at our seasonal site. I...

I also leave it on at our seasonal site.

I used to turn it off when we left but the water would get that awful sulfer smell. Leaving the WH on seems to help.
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 10-26-2021, 09:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,334
Posted By Skip12
Here's what I do. When I open the low point...

Here's what I do. When I open the low point drains, I also open the washer hookups. I'm fairly sure that's sufficient.

Then when using antifreeze, I'll place a towel over each connection and open...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 10-26-2021, 08:14 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 9,731
Posted By Skip12
I also had success finding Goodyear Endurance...

I also had success finding Goodyear Endurance tires at Diacount Tires. I ordered them online. They were shipped to the store of my choice. They were only a few months old.
Forum: Exterior Maintenance | Roofs, Sealing, Covers & Vents 10-26-2021, 01:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,353
Posted By Skip12
Thanks MNoland and PhillyG. I'm still...

Thanks MNoland and PhillyG.

I'm still debating the solution. Could be:
- A dam
- Raise low spot from above the roof.
- Raise low spot from under the roof while repairing and resealing the...
Forum: Exterior Maintenance | Roofs, Sealing, Covers & Vents 10-25-2021, 09:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,353
Posted By Skip12
Thanks all. Lots of good ideas. I appreciate the...

Thanks all. Lots of good ideas. I appreciate the help. I'll let you know how this turns out this weekend.
Forum: Exterior Maintenance | Roofs, Sealing, Covers & Vents 10-24-2021, 01:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,353
Posted By Skip12
Low spot on roof

Hi all. I've got a low spot on my roof between the shower skylight and vent. Water is pooling here eventually works it way in. I've got more eternabond on the way and plan to cover the entire pooing...
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 10-24-2021, 10:14 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,875
Posted By Skip12
It's unclear if you followed the suggestion from...

It's unclear if you followed the suggestion from Mr.M and Dwilcox. Please let us know if you have a connection to the load wire and if you do, have you tried to disconnect it and then attempt to...
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 10-23-2021, 11:06 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 21,533
Posted By Skip12
You will get a lot of different opinions. You're...

You will get a lot of different opinions. You're goal is to get all water out of the plumbing. There are a few ways to accomplish that.

I've seen very few posts regarding damage from blowing out...
Forum: Wildwood 10-22-2021, 08:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 937
Posted By Skip12
The pump will run dry and you'll hear it. If you...

The pump will run dry and you'll hear it. If you don't hear it, that's where you need to start. It's 12v. Get a multimeter to determine if it's getting electricity to it. Maybe your battery is low or...
Forum: General Community Discussions 10-22-2021, 07:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,451
Posted By Skip12
Right. We're all here to learn. Also being from...

Right. We're all here to learn. Also being from the midwest, I had no idea the OP was referring to what we call a turkey vulture. Learn something new every day.

OP, sorry this happened to you. Can...
Forum: Propane Systems 10-20-2021, 01:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,233
Posted By Skip12
I would try this: Ensure all burners are off. ...

I would try this:
Ensure all burners are off.
Close the tank valve.
Open tank valve very slowly.
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 10-15-2021, 07:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,530
Posted By Skip12
Do Zone A and Zone B operate different speakers...

Do Zone A and Zone B operate different speakers inside? If not, maybe one of the zones isn't correctly wired to the outside.

Are you looking to have the same audio inside and out? If not, maybe...
Forum: Propane Systems 10-02-2021, 11:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 853
Posted By Skip12
From looking at pics online, it appears that the...

From looking at pics online, it appears that the stove top and refrigerator are both in the same slide. If that's correct, I would look for a pinched or damaged propane line caused by the movement of...
Forum: Tent Campers and Pop Ups 10-02-2021, 07:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 601
Posted By Skip12
Anode rod is "lefty loosey." For further learnng...

Anode rod is "lefty loosey." For further learnng you may want to search for "What is the Point in a Left-Hand Thread" to understand the purpose of left handed threads and when you'll be likely to...
Forum: Sabre 09-30-2021, 03:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,598
Posted By Skip12
2 years ago my batteries were removed and shore...

2 years ago my batteries were removed and shore power wasn't available. I used jumper cables from the truck to the battery leads in the camper to provide power to the pump. 30 minutes later the job...
Forum: General Community Discussions 09-26-2021, 09:12 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,936
Posted By Skip12
Be sure to have the tools to swap out a flat...

Be sure to have the tools to swap out a flat tire. Sometimes the lug nuts holding the spare are a differnt size than the rest so be sure to check for both.
Forum: General Travel Trailer & Fifth Wheel Discussion 09-25-2021, 02:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,179
Posted By Skip12
If I were in your position, I wouldn't make my...

If I were in your position, I wouldn't make my choice based on other's opinions of the layout and I wouldn't assume everything is perfect due to low usage. Since you're already very familiar with...
Forum: Rockwood 09-13-2021, 10:21 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,082
Posted By Skip12
I found that with some water, depending on the...

I found that with some water, depending on the campground, allowing the water to cool and sit results in an awful sulfer smell. Therefore, if I turn the water heater off for more than a week, I drain...
Forum: Lexington 09-11-2021, 08:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,338
Posted By Skip12
X2. Do a Google image search for "battery...

X2.

Do a Google image search for "battery disconnect white panel intellitec" and you'll see many examples of this panel as well as 2 switch panels but unlike yours. Fot the two switch panels, one...
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