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Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 01-22-2018, 06:39 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,384
Posted By Deadheadmatt
I too had an electrician come install a 50-amp...

I too had an electrician come install a 50-amp plug. I don't think it cost much more than $200. Makes it so much easier when prepping the trailer to leave or when we are cleaning it out after the...
Forum: Slide Outs 08-25-2017, 03:50 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,444
Posted By Deadheadmatt
I don't know about your slide, but is the power...

I don't know about your slide, but is the power hitch wired directly to the battery? Mine is so that you can raise/lower the hitch even with the battery disconnect on. If that is the case and your...
Forum: Propane Systems 07-19-2017, 02:47 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 35,884
Posted By Deadheadmatt
Are you using any aerosol products/cans in the...

Are you using any aerosol products/cans in the trailer. In our old Sandstorm, anytime my wife would use her hairspray, it would set the propane alarm off. Also, are the batteries getting low? That...
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 07-13-2017, 05:56 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 12,628
Posted By Deadheadmatt
Do you have an onboard generator? I noticed...

Do you have an onboard generator? I noticed after engaging the battery disconnect, the panel inside the trailer to start the generator still has power. There is a small lcd readout that shows the...
Forum: General Community Discussions 05-11-2017, 04:13 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,445
Posted By Deadheadmatt
Bretz RV in Boise is running their summer...

Bretz RV in Boise is running their summer special, March 1 through Labor Day propane is $0.99/gallon.
Forum: Tent Campers and Pop Ups 04-17-2017, 02:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 942
Posted By Deadheadmatt
Can you provide a link to the set you are...

Can you provide a link to the set you are considering?

Matt
Forum: Dealer Reviews 09-13-2016, 12:28 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 16,623
Posted By Deadheadmatt
Lenny, I don't think I saw in your original post,...

Lenny, I don't think I saw in your original post, did you purchase your trailer at this Camping World?

Matt
Forum: Rockwood 08-29-2016, 03:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,578
Posted By Deadheadmatt
Get one of these to flush the crud out: ...

Get one of these to flush the crud out:

Camco RV Water Heater Tank Rinser-11691 - The Home Depot...
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 06-22-2016, 02:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,046
Posted By Deadheadmatt
Pour the bleach solution into your hose before...

Pour the bleach solution into your hose before you connect it to the trailer. Connect and then turn on water to fill and it will push the solution into your tank.

Matt
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 06-30-2015, 11:05 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,252
Posted By Deadheadmatt
This is what my father in law uses on his fifth...

This is what my father in law uses on his fifth wheel.

Robot Check...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 07-29-2014, 04:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,330
Posted By Deadheadmatt
I had an electrician come out and do it, and...

I had an electrician come out and do it, and parts & labor was less than $200. Additionally, although my current trailer is only 30 AMP, i went ahead and had him wire it and put in a 50 AMP plug in...
Forum: Sandstorm 07-09-2014, 03:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,068
Posted By Deadheadmatt
Ours is a 2010. There is a pair of bunk beds in...

Ours is a 2010. There is a pair of bunk beds in the back.

Matt
Forum: Sandstorm 07-09-2014, 01:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,174
Posted By Deadheadmatt
Still have the originals on ours. Plan on...

Still have the originals on ours. Plan on replacing them after this season. Was also considering going up a load range also.

Matt
Forum: Exterior Maintenance | Roofs, Sealing, Covers & Vents 09-16-2013, 03:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 11,807
Posted By Deadheadmatt
Is this it: Heng's Universal 14 Vent Lids -...

Is this it:

Heng's Universal 14 Vent Lids - 528119, Vents at Sportsman's Guide (https://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/hengs-universal-14-vent-lids.aspx?a=528119)

They have better prices than...
Forum: Cherokee 06-18-2013, 11:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,466
Posted By Deadheadmatt
Why not add some additional tie downs up near the...

Why not add some additional tie downs up near the bathroom. Not that hard to add.

Recessed Pan Fitting - Recessed Tie Down Fittings - Anchor Ring...
Forum: General Community Discussions 05-21-2013, 05:42 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,228
Posted By Deadheadmatt
What other issues do you have with the trailer? ...

What other issues do you have with the trailer?

Matt
Forum: Georgetown 05-17-2013, 11:38 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 7,074
Posted By Deadheadmatt
Heading to Bruneau Dune State Park in southwest...

Heading to Bruneau Dune State Park in southwest Idaho with the wife and kids. Climbing the dunes, doing some fishing and checking the stars out at the observatory at night.

Bruneau Dunes | Idaho...
Forum: Welcome Mat 07-17-2012, 03:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 591
Posted By Deadheadmatt
Welcome to the club! Ask lots of questions,...

Welcome to the club! Ask lots of questions, these guys have the answers.

Matt in Meridian
Forum: Sandstorm 03-02-2012, 04:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,958
Posted By Deadheadmatt
We've got a 2010 233slc. You probably want a...

We've got a 2010 233slc. You probably want a second battery, we had that installed at the time of pickup. Did you get the screen covers for the back when the ramp is down? If so, be careful when...
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 07-22-2011, 10:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,746
Posted By Deadheadmatt
My 2011 Sandstorm came with a Clarion stereo,...

My 2011 Sandstorm came with a Clarion stereo, amp, speakers and sub. We've been very happy with it so far.

Matt
Forum: Flagstaff 07-06-2011, 11:40 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 17,866
Posted By Deadheadmatt
Go ahead and post some pics. I need to do the...

Go ahead and post some pics. I need to do the same mod and I would like to see the connections after the filter canister is removed.

Matt
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 07-05-2011, 11:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,243
Posted By Deadheadmatt
Our last two trips have been up winding and steep...

Our last two trips have been up winding and steep forest service roads. I have a 2010 GMC diesel and ran it some in 4Hi. I kept it in tow/haul mode. Our toyhauler is about 28' long. I left our...
Forum: Boondocking 06-24-2011, 11:07 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 23,566
Posted By Deadheadmatt
I got one of these: Gentron 3500 watt RV...

I got one of these:

Gentron 3500 watt RV generator | GeneratorDepot.us...
Forum: Sandstorm 06-08-2011, 11:37 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,199
Posted By Deadheadmatt
SILVER CREEK CAMPGROUND (ID), BOISE NF - FS, ID ...

SILVER CREEK CAMPGROUND (ID), BOISE NF - FS, ID

Silver Creek Campground is located in beautiful Peace Valley at an elevation of 4,490 feet. A mixed-growth lodgepole pine forest provides partial...
Forum: Sandstorm 06-08-2011, 10:31 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,199
Posted By Deadheadmatt
Sandstorm - Memorial Day Camping

Spent the Memorial Day Weekend camping north of Boise near a hot springs. It was a brand new Forest Service campground. My first real attempt at backing in. Got it centered in about five minutes. ...
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