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Forum: Exterior Maintenance | Roofs, Sealing, Covers & Vents Yesterday, 12:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 151
Posted By chriscowles
caulk on top edge of rain gutter?

I was on the roof of my Mini-Lite earlier this week, assessing maintenance needs. There is no evidence of the flexible roof material being cracked, nor is any of what is obviously joint sealant...
Forum: General Travel Trailer & Fifth Wheel Discussion 04-21-2024, 06:25 PM
Replies: 19,896
Views: 2,533,463
Posted By chriscowles
I'll qualify my praise of the keyless entry lock...

I'll qualify my praise of the keyless entry lock by saying we bought the "compact" version from RVLock and it feels flimsy. It's the same size as the metal OEM lock it replaced but the body is made...
Forum: Jokes and Humor 04-21-2024, 06:16 PM
Replies: 1,136
Views: 292,134
Posted By chriscowles
Effort doesn't require effort?

Effort doesn't require effort?
Forum: General Motorhome Discussion 04-17-2024, 09:15 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,845
Posted By chriscowles
Does the current T-Mo Home Internet gateway...

Does the current T-Mo Home Internet gateway support external antennae?
Forum: General Travel Trailer & Fifth Wheel Discussion 04-15-2024, 05:10 PM
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Views: 2,533,463
Posted By chriscowles
We got the keyless entry last year, and like it....

We got the keyless entry last year, and like it. Now I'm contemplating a leveling system. Amazon shows a Beech Lane (https://a.co/d/a8Ox60A) product for much less than Levelmate, and it has good...
Forum: General Travel Trailer & Fifth Wheel Discussion 04-14-2024, 09:38 AM
Replies: 19,896
Views: 2,533,463
Posted By chriscowles
Sounds to me like you should have stayed in...

Sounds to me like you should have stayed in Florida a few more weeks and spent some more money here. We like snowbird money.
Forum: General Travel Trailer & Fifth Wheel Discussion 03-30-2024, 05:06 PM
Replies: 19,896
Views: 2,533,463
Posted By chriscowles
I drilled some small weep holes in the decorative...

I drilled some small weep holes in the decorative frame around the skylight. When I took it down for some unrelated reason I found a bit of water. We had no idea it was there. The weep holes will...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 03-13-2024, 05:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 436
Posted By chriscowles
Is that as in, "TPMS sensor caps that conflict...

Is that as in, "TPMS sensor caps that conflict with the TPMS sensors in the wheel."?
Forum: General Travel Trailer & Fifth Wheel Discussion 03-12-2024, 07:44 PM
Replies: 19,896
Views: 2,533,463
Posted By chriscowles
Or you leave that section of your roof dirty....

Or you leave that section of your roof dirty. Unless something about dirt and algae is potentially damaging, it's not necessary except to appease OCD.
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 03-12-2024, 09:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 436
Posted By chriscowles
I just bought a Ford TPMS for a travel trailer....

I just bought a Ford TPMS for a travel trailer. It plugs into the 12-pin connector on the back of my F150. Can you elaborate on what you mean by "As long as I have valve caps on."?
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 03-11-2024, 04:36 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,278
Posted By chriscowles
Probably yes.

Probably yes.
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 03-11-2024, 07:11 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,278
Posted By chriscowles
That's basically a trickle charger to maintain a...

That's basically a trickle charger to maintain a charged battery in storage. It will not recharge batteries in active use.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 03-10-2024, 06:06 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,494
Posted By chriscowles
Perhaps, but Iacocca saved Chrysler with the...

Perhaps, but Iacocca saved Chrysler with the minivan. :)
Forum: Salem 03-10-2024, 06:02 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,399
Posted By chriscowles
I have removed the whole thing and also cut...

I have removed the whole thing and also cut windows as needed. It depends on how large a space you need to accomplish the task.

The latter approach is much easier, of course. Cut a window on three...
Forum: Salem 03-10-2024, 05:52 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,399
Posted By chriscowles
The Tyvex coveralls are an excellent idea. I have...

The Tyvex coveralls are an excellent idea. I have one in my paint tools box that I don't expect to ever use. (I'm happy to pay painters now, if a job is big enough to justify coveralls.)
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 03-10-2024, 05:46 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,494
Posted By chriscowles
It sounds like your cars were reliable. Mine were...

It sounds like your cars were reliable. Mine were not.
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 03-10-2024, 05:43 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,278
Posted By chriscowles
It is true that it will not hurt them and also...

It is true that it will not hurt them and also that they should be charged fully periodically to "top balance" the individual cells. If, as Aussieguy suggests, you set up solar charging of some kind,...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 03-10-2024, 05:38 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,278
Posted By chriscowles
I used this capacity tester to drain the battery...

I used this capacity tester to drain the battery at a controlled rate and test the actual capacity in the process. I did that on my bench before I installed the new 8955-AD-MBA, then used the...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 03-10-2024, 05:21 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,494
Posted By chriscowles
How did you start in first from a dead stop?

How did you start in first from a dead stop?
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 03-10-2024, 01:31 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,494
Posted By chriscowles
I typically tow at ~60 or 65 MPH, not 70+, and...

I typically tow at ~60 or 65 MPH, not 70+, and use tow-haul mode. On my '16 F150 with the 6-speed, I found the sweet spot for gas mileage and for optimum transmission cooling is around 2,000 RPM. I...
Forum: General Motorhome Discussion 03-03-2024, 09:56 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,359
Posted By chriscowles
They were the best deal available to me for the...

They were the best deal available to me for the model I wanted. I searched the country East of the Mississippi for months.
Forum: General Motorhome Discussion 03-02-2024, 10:25 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,359
Posted By chriscowles
I bought my trailer from RV Wholesalers in Ohio...

I bought my trailer from RV Wholesalers in Ohio in 2019. They offered several thousand dollars off the price if I financed through their bank (USBank). They were very up front about the fact they get...
Forum: General Travel Trailer & Fifth Wheel Discussion 02-26-2024, 07:57 PM
Replies: 19,896
Views: 2,533,463
Posted By chriscowles
I'll didn't think of that and will remember it...

I'll didn't think of that and will remember it the next time I need welding services.

Edit: I should add that I have no objection ot having paid $30. That's totally reasonable as a minimum charge....
Forum: General Travel Trailer & Fifth Wheel Discussion 02-26-2024, 05:17 PM
Replies: 19,896
Views: 2,533,463
Posted By chriscowles
Picked up the repaired and reinforced countertop...

Picked up the repaired and reinforced countertop hinges from the welder. These support the folding extension shelf in the kitchen.

Because the shelf is heavy and it bounces up and down while on...
Forum: Rockwood 02-25-2024, 04:10 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,500
Posted By chriscowles
You can still edit your reply. You can't edit it...

You can still edit your reply. You can't edit it within someone else's quote.

Edit: I stand corrected. I can't edit an older reply but it doesn't look like it was quoted. I think there may be a...
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