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Forum: Flagstaff 01-11-2021, 01:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,210
Posted By dwreefs
The frost is there because the wall is cold...

The frost is there because the wall is cold enough to freeze . Leave cabinets open to warm up when very cold out , usually you can vent enough moisture out a roof vent , also get a humidity gauge to...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 10-28-2020, 05:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,608
Posted By dwreefs
There is a good chance the battery isolater...

There is a good chance the battery isolater installed between your chassis battery and coach batteries is stuck in the open position . probably needs replaced
Forum: Coachmen 09-08-2020, 06:06 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 14,952
Posted By dwreefs
Really , maybe the previous owner put one in...

Really , maybe the previous owner put one in mistakenly . If it is an Attwood it doesn't need an anode . I do not think any water heaters come with an anode rod , so does that mean that they do not...
Forum: Coachmen 09-08-2020, 04:58 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 14,952
Posted By dwreefs
What brand of hot water tank do you have ? If it...

What brand of hot water tank do you have ? If it is an Attwood I do not think an anode rod is recommended
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 03-23-2020, 12:35 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 35,844
Posted By dwreefs
That is a nice job , think I will do that to mine...

That is a nice job , think I will do that to mine , thanks for the picture
Forum: Exterior Maintenance | Roofs, Sealing, Covers & Vents 03-22-2020, 12:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,271
Posted By dwreefs
WD 40 of course

WD 40 of course
Forum: General Travel Trailer & Fifth Wheel Discussion 11-12-2019, 01:56 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,621
Posted By dwreefs
Ours bounce out every time we move the rv so we...

Ours bounce out every time we move the rv so we take them out ahead of time
Forum: Georgetown 11-11-2019, 01:31 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,960
Posted By dwreefs
I usually put some air thru the fresh water inlet...

I usually put some air thru the fresh water inlet with the pump on to get the feed line to the pump cleaned out also . Not sure if its needed but works good . just wrap a rag around the air line when...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 10-24-2019, 01:10 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 13,199
Posted By dwreefs
The 6.0 ford diesel was a virtual money pit . The...

The 6.0 ford diesel was a virtual money pit . The actual engine wasn’t too bad but the rest of the system was very problematic. I drove many for work and wouldn’t touch one with a 20 foot pole . If...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 10-22-2019, 03:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,436
Posted By dwreefs
I used about 100 feet of self regulated heat tape...

I used about 100 feet of self regulated heat tape 110 volt . Did all the tanks and plumbing in one circuit taped to tanks with aluminum foil tape then added extra insulation, some fibreglass and some...
Forum: Flagstaff 05-29-2019, 03:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,230
Posted By dwreefs
I changed out my crappy flat bar type hitch head...

I changed out my crappy flat bar type hitch head to a Reese head with the cams that grab your pin . What a difference that was , threw that old head straight in the garbage
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 05-29-2019, 03:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,547
Posted By dwreefs
Try a shop vac , bigger the better. Might just...

Try a shop vac , bigger the better. Might just pull some stuff back that won’t go forward. I be done it but not on a RV
Forum: Georgetown 04-26-2019, 10:07 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 10,965
Posted By dwreefs
I will have to disagree with the rubber on one...

I will have to disagree with the rubber on one side is harder than the other. That would mean tires can only run in one direction and the other side, if softer will wear faster.

This is common on...
Forum: Georgetown 04-26-2019, 02:12 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 10,965
Posted By dwreefs
That’s the outside of the tire which is made out...

That’s the outside of the tire which is made out of a harder rubber so it tends to crack . The outside is not structural.! ! I have driven many tires like this as some have a higher tendency to do...
Forum: General Community Discussions 03-23-2019, 02:34 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,083
Posted By dwreefs
X3. And being from Canada have a lot of...

X3.
And being from Canada have a lot of experience with cold weather and campers
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 02-01-2019, 11:29 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 12,604
Posted By dwreefs
I used the Reese dual cam system and it worked...

I used the Reese dual cam system and it worked good
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 02-01-2019, 11:26 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 12,604
Posted By dwreefs
Floor pan first get what you want . Then stay...

Floor pan first get what you want . Then stay within your max payload but you need a weight dist. hitch with sway control on the hitch . Just wdh is not enough . I had a 29 foot so actually 32 ft...
Forum: Georgetown 02-01-2019, 04:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,869
Posted By dwreefs
Definitely get rid of that disaster the...

Definitely get rid of that disaster the dealership did , seems like eternabond is the best solution. Done right ( prep work) it will stick once rolled on properly
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 11-08-2018, 05:16 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 11,152
Posted By dwreefs
I used the Reese dual cam system and it worked...

I used the Reese dual cam system and it worked very good for me
Forum: Rockwood 10-01-2018, 02:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,013
Posted By dwreefs
It left a bad taste in one camper I had and never...

It left a bad taste in one camper I had and never did get it out . Just use the blowout method all the time now
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 10-01-2018, 02:20 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,238
Posted By dwreefs
I live in Canada so winterizing is a given . I...

I live in Canada so winterizing is a given . I gave up a long time ago and many trailers ago on putting antifreeze in my drinking water lines I have just thoroughly blown out for many years the only...
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 07-15-2018, 02:12 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,332
Posted By dwreefs
You really need to stay at 26 amps or less . ...

You really need to stay at 26 amps or less .
Breakers are rated at 80 percent capacity not to trip so if run from 27 amps up to 30 you will be tripping breakers the closer you get to 30 which they...
Forum: Tent Campers and Pop Ups 06-07-2018, 12:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,234
Posted By dwreefs
Following to see what others have come up with ....

Following to see what others have come up with . We put a 3 “ memory foam in our pleasureway which was super comfy but to heavy and awkward too store. Might have to try an air mattress .
Has anyone...
Forum: Cherokee 04-26-2018, 08:03 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,528
Posted By dwreefs
Following this as ours has quit also but no bad...

Following this as ours has quit also but no bad smells
Forum: General Community Discussions 04-08-2018, 10:38 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,891
Posted By dwreefs
Check into the one wheel trailer . I would...

Check into the one wheel trailer . I would personally go this route instead of hanging a bunch of weight off the back end . Haul whatever you want then in a variety of sizes :campfire:
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