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Forum: General Community Discussions 05-13-2020, 10:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 889
Posted By redhooker
There is a fix for the new gas cans. Tractor...

There is a fix for the new gas cans. Tractor Supply sells “old gas can repair kits”. They come with a standard spout and a yellow vent cap. Just drill a 1/2” hole, pop in the vent cap, install the...
Forum: General Community Discussions 04-02-2020, 10:18 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,171
Posted By redhooker
Over the years I have used several solutions. ...

Over the years I have used several solutions.

Our RV carport was pretty reasonable. A 12x40 with 12 foot legs (gives almost 14’ clearance) will run about $2200 installed in Florida with hurricane...
Forum: General Community Discussions 11-25-2019, 07:51 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 35,523
Posted By redhooker
I have to concur with the statements about the...

I have to concur with the statements about the regulator issues. I had a dickens of a time getting the flames to burn hot on the big tank with the adapter hose. Even with the most careful opening of...
Forum: General Community Discussions 11-22-2019, 08:39 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 35,523
Posted By redhooker
I have a 22” Blackstone for the RV. It does get...

I have a 22” Blackstone for the RV. It does get quite a bit hotter than the 17 as it has 2 burners instead of one. I can get about 650° on it. We love it and I have zero issues with puddling grease,...
Forum: General Travel Trailer & Fifth Wheel Discussion 11-15-2019, 09:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,423
Posted By redhooker
Ours used a 1/2x1/2x3/8male thread T Sharkbite....

Ours used a 1/2x1/2x3/8male thread T Sharkbite. Lowe’s or HD should have on the shelf.

I added a 3/8 quarter turn shut off in case the bidet leaks or needs service.
Forum: General Community Discussions 09-11-2019, 06:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,821
Posted By redhooker
There is another RV leveling system called...

There is another RV leveling system called Equalizer Systems. They use a more robust ram and have several heavy duty steel pads on their products page. Check to see if the holes are close enough to...
Forum: General Community Discussions 09-08-2019, 07:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 18,787
Posted By redhooker
I too inspect three or four times a year. Usually...

I too inspect three or four times a year. Usually only one or two items need attention but it is a good idea to get used to looking frequently. There are so many places to look. I check (in no...
Forum: General Travel Trailer & Fifth Wheel Discussion 09-08-2019, 07:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,506
Posted By redhooker
Soooo... I just wanted to know: If...

Soooo...

I just wanted to know:

If anyone else can reply that has a washer plumbed like this. When dumping a full tank it blows a lot of pressure up the washer pipe and I am not sure a pint of...
Forum: General Travel Trailer & Fifth Wheel Discussion 09-08-2019, 06:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,506
Posted By redhooker
I did-here is my first post (note the questions...

I did-here is my first post (note the questions at the end):
Forum: General Travel Trailer & Fifth Wheel Discussion 09-08-2019, 11:27 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,506
Posted By redhooker
No, there is no warranty issue. This washer...

No, there is no warranty issue.

This washer is intentionally plumbed this way by Forest River on all garage washer hookups. Many a Thunderbolt owner (according to the dealer) has learned the hard...
Forum: General Travel Trailer & Fifth Wheel Discussion 09-07-2019, 06:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,506
Posted By redhooker
Thanks for the heads up on the hepvo. By...

Thanks for the heads up on the hepvo. By “straight pipe” I mean the washer is plumbed directly to the 4” main drain line leaving the coach. No gray tank or black tank to pass thru you MUST be...
Forum: General Travel Trailer & Fifth Wheel Discussion 09-07-2019, 05:57 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,506
Posted By redhooker
It is ABS pipe (should still work), and I have...

It is ABS pipe (should still work), and I have thought of that but wanted to know if anyone that has installed a washer has had issues before I take a sawzall to the wall to install something.
Forum: General Travel Trailer & Fifth Wheel Discussion 09-06-2019, 08:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,506
Posted By redhooker
Washer drain odor when dumping

Putting this in the general fifth wheel since it may be similar across different brands. We have an XLR thunderbolt with the washer prep in the garage. The washer is a straight drain, it does not...
Forum: XLR 08-28-2019, 07:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,374
Posted By redhooker
You need to get that in to the dealer ASAP. Might...

You need to get that in to the dealer ASAP. Might be a frame issue there.
Forum: General Community Discussions 08-28-2019, 07:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,198
Posted By redhooker
We are just south of St Auggie. Heading ou...

We are just south of St Auggie. Heading ou Saturday morning for west NC. Never in recorded history has a ‘cane made landfall from Brevard to St Johns county. Yet that’s the track it is showing with...
Forum: XLR 08-23-2019, 08:39 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,588
Posted By redhooker
Look inside your kitchen cabinets and under your...

Look inside your kitchen cabinets and under your bottom drawers. If you can cut a piece bigger than the repair it can certainly be patched.
Forum: XLR 08-20-2019, 07:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,710
Posted By redhooker
Our 2015 speakers just crapped the bed as well....

Our 2015 speakers just crapped the bed as well. Must be Sony garbage as I had some marine Jensen’s last 10 years in direct sunlight with zero issues. Our fiver parks under a cover go figure. They are...
Forum: General Community Discussions 08-20-2019, 06:49 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,529
Posted By redhooker
I have paid similar in central FL, $400 for a...

I have paid similar in central FL, $400 for a basic and up to $800 for a true “detail”.

I NEVER allow a pressure washer near my rig. I have had decals damaged, paint popped off front cap, and the...
Forum: General Community Discussions 08-16-2019, 02:02 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,884
Posted By redhooker
Walk up sites are available for two weeks max...

Walk up sites are available for two weeks max stay.

I’m not sure you even understand what I was describing, as this is just something we have for our state parks. It does not apply to concert...
Forum: General Community Discussions 08-16-2019, 12:00 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,884
Posted By redhooker
In all my years of RVing-both recreational and 3...

In all my years of RVing-both recreational and 3 years full time-I have never so much as heard of someone being upset that a camper had no people in it for a day or 2. Perhaps it’s a regional thing?...
Forum: XLR 08-15-2019, 05:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,067
Posted By redhooker
Our "3 season" doors came with clear plastic...

Our "3 season" doors came with clear plastic panels to cover the screens as well. You may want to check again and if the dealer is of no help call Forest River.
Forum: General Community Discussions 08-15-2019, 05:26 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,884
Posted By redhooker
I don't know what state you are in, but there is...

I don't know what state you are in, but there is a little known secret to getting in a FL park...I may regret this but here goes


Florida State Parks have usually anywhere from 1/3 to 1/2 of the...
Forum: General Community Discussions 08-15-2019, 05:12 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,762
Posted By redhooker
I again agree wholeheartedly! You can do...

I again agree wholeheartedly!


You can do plenty of research, but UNLESS you are spending time on FORUMS or certain social media groups there is no slew of consensus websites (and certainly not...
Forum: General Community Discussions 08-15-2019, 05:40 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,762
Posted By redhooker
I noticed this as well. Lots of assumptions...

I noticed this as well. Lots of assumptions negatively towards the new RVers.

Just from the limited info in this story-the Dealer is guilty as charged. If the water was never hooked up, which is...
Forum: General Community Discussions 08-11-2019, 07:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 975
Posted By redhooker
I would jack right under the hangers on the axle....

I would jack right under the hangers on the axle. That’s where I jack mine every time.
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