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Forum: General Community Discussions 08-08-2018, 10:33 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,340
Posted By lugoismad
Selling my camper, can anyone tell me what a good price would be?

We've decided to sell our travel trailer. We aren't using it enough, maybe only once or twice a year, and I don't want to see it rot away and be worth nothing in a few years. I'd rather get the money...
Forum: General Community Discussions 05-23-2018, 08:21 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 21,439
Posted By lugoismad
This is why I prefer to buy a 5-7 year old unit....

This is why I prefer to buy a 5-7 year old unit. Let someone else take the depreciation hit and find all the problems for me.
Forum: General Community Discussions 05-23-2018, 08:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 12,153
Posted By lugoismad
LOL, for sure. Whats crazy is, I was reading...

LOL, for sure.

Whats crazy is, I was reading 120 volts between hot and neutral on the 30 amp plug.
Forum: General Community Discussions 05-23-2018, 07:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 12,153
Posted By lugoismad
I even asked my handyman (He's been doing this a...

I even asked my handyman (He's been doing this a long time, he does electrical work for the county including all of our fair ground buildings) about it. He said he did one time come across a 30 amp...
Forum: General Community Discussions 05-23-2018, 07:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 12,153
Posted By lugoismad
Yes, I am absolutely 100% sure. I had my handyman...

Yes, I am absolutely 100% sure. I had my handyman check it, I've checked it a half dozen times, I've even had my wife come out and sanity check it for me. I am absolutely 100% sure. Plus, the problem...
Forum: General Community Discussions 05-23-2018, 07:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 12,153
Posted By lugoismad
I'm just so glad it didn't fry anything....

I'm just so glad it didn't fry anything. Especially since its sending voltage down neutral, I can't believe it didn't fry something that was on the other 120 volt leg that would be out of phase with...
Forum: General Community Discussions 05-23-2018, 07:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 12,153
Posted By lugoismad
Spent 3 days trying to figure out why my camper was shocking me

My camper has been shocking me when you touch any of the window or door frames when you are standing outside. It only seemed to do it at home, but I wasn't 100% sure I'd noticed it when camping...
Forum: General Community Discussions 05-11-2018, 07:44 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 10,207
Posted By lugoismad
2013 with the 4.3 Tows it just fine, not...

2013 with the 4.3

Tows it just fine, not worried about the power, but the gas mileage does suck when I'm pulling.

I got a screaming deal on it, but the next one will definitely be a V8.
Forum: General Community Discussions 05-10-2018, 12:12 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 10,207
Posted By lugoismad
What is your break over point for not making taking your camper worth it?

I have a 2007 Surveyor, and my Chevy 1500 pickup gets 6mpg when towing it.

We wanted to go up to Canada this year, about a 2000 mile trip.

I found it was a lot cheaper to just rent a cabin up...
Forum: Tent Campers and Pop Ups 05-02-2018, 12:46 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,363
Posted By lugoismad
You understand how a lever works. You are...

You understand how a lever works.

You are adding a lot of weight to one side of the lever and taking it off your trailer hitch.

This is how you get sway and other towing issues.

Do not do...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 04-30-2018, 03:32 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,989
Posted By lugoismad
Assuming you use a full 30 amps worth of draw...

Assuming you use a full 30 amps worth of draw (you won't).

30amps x 120 volts = 3600 watts

thats 3.6 KwH per hour.

My electricity is $0.12 per KwH

Thats $0.43 cents per hour.
Forum: General Community Discussions 04-16-2018, 11:02 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,641
Posted By lugoismad
Got it, thanks. I retested (with the back of my...

Got it, thanks. I retested (with the back of my hand so I wouldn't get stuck to it) today after it dried up. No more shock. Which leads me to again suspect it was the connection that was sitting out,...
Forum: General Community Discussions 04-16-2018, 11:01 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,641
Posted By lugoismad
Of course I unplugged it.

Of course I unplugged it.
Forum: General Community Discussions 04-16-2018, 08:05 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,641
Posted By lugoismad
Ever been shocked by your camper?

It was raining yesterday and I leaned against the outside of my travel trailer (aluminum sided) and got the :eek: shocked out of me.

I have 2 25' 30 amp extension cords in order to reach the plug...
Forum: Tips and Tricks 03-15-2018, 06:58 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 10,526
Posted By lugoismad
I purchased a 30 gallon drum, a cap for my dump...

I purchased a 30 gallon drum, a cap for my dump valve that has a regular garden hose fitting on it, and an electric transfer pump.

I can pump my gray water out using the transfer pump into the...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 03-14-2018, 09:26 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 6,822
Posted By lugoismad
Have you done any other maintenance on it? Have...

Have you done any other maintenance on it? Have you overheated it? Hows the fluid look?

If the fluid looks red and doesn't smell burnt, I'd go ahead and replace it.

If it looks or smells burnt,...
Forum: General Community Discussions 03-08-2018, 05:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 462
Posted By lugoismad
I have a 2013 Silverado. I notice if my truck...

I have a 2013 Silverado. I notice if my truck sits for a few days, the brakes are very "catchy" and loud the first few times I use them. I attribute this to rust building up on the rotors and...
Forum: General Community Discussions 03-08-2018, 05:04 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,301
Posted By lugoismad
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Manual-Dimmer-Switch-for-...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Manual-Dimmer-Switch-for-LED-Strip-Light-12V-8A-Mountable-with-Terminals/251985183083

You could install something like this, either next to the light or you could wire it...
Forum: Rockwood 03-08-2018, 05:02 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,628
Posted By lugoismad
If it came down to it, I doubt I would have much...

If it came down to it, I doubt I would have much of an issue punching or kicking a regular, non emergency exit window out of its frame in order to get out. However, my camper does have emergency...
Forum: General Community Discussions 03-06-2018, 03:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,269
Posted By lugoismad
Ok, so your truck came with the towing package...

Ok, so your truck came with the towing package that has the cooler in front of the radiator?

Typically you will still want to keep the cooler thats built INTO the radiator. This helps warm the...
Forum: General Community Discussions 03-06-2018, 03:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,269
Posted By lugoismad
Unfortunately, I didn't know how to read my...

Unfortunately, I didn't know how to read my tranny temp prior to installation, so we'll never know. Just a few months ago I found the little button on the dashboard that lets me cycle through stuff...
Forum: General Community Discussions 03-06-2018, 03:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,269
Posted By lugoismad
Keep in mind that wrapping your exhaust like that...

Keep in mind that wrapping your exhaust like that will make the metal much more brittle over time.

I did the same on a Honda motorcycle I had a long time ago, the 4 into 1 exhaust would heat my...
Forum: General Community Discussions 03-06-2018, 09:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,269
Posted By lugoismad
I used a Hayden, but same concept. This is...

I used a Hayden, but same concept.

This is what I used - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000C3BBKS

It was easy. I also have a 2013 Silverado.

You will want this part right here -...
Forum: Propane Systems 03-01-2018, 01:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,736
Posted By lugoismad
I bought a 100 pound tank from Tractor Supply for...

I bought a 100 pound tank from Tractor Supply for around $120. I use it for a propane ventless wall heater in my house when the temperature drops below 20 degrees and my heat pump stops being...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 02-27-2018, 03:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 866
Posted By lugoismad
I'm using a raspberryPi running Kodi and a 1TB...

I'm using a raspberryPi running Kodi and a 1TB drive. Works just fine.
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