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06-26-2016, 04:25 PM
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Retired
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Calgary, AB
Posts: 250
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What a coincidence... our last trailer was a High Country 343RL... Liked it a lot except for the dreaded front cap fade and decal peel... Keystone would stand behind it on some but not all... We were part of the NOT ALL crowd. Took a hit on trade in value because of it too.
Loved the floor plan but with the kitchen, bathroom and 3 out of 4 slides on the left side of the trailer... it was about 800 pounds heavier on the left side. Ended up upsizing the springs because they flattened out on that side.
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06-26-2016, 07:47 PM
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#8202
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Who Dares, Wins
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Chester County, PA
Posts: 7,063
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Originally Posted by joehbus
Removed my axles today! (doing the axle flip)
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You know things are desperate when they not only steal your car wheels and leave it on milk crates.... BUT NOW the RV as well!!! 
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2015 Chevy HD D-Max
2022 Impression 315MB
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06-26-2016, 08:03 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Ayden, NC
Posts: 185
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Originally Posted by SeaDog
First real operational check of my water filter mount and hose. I made the small hose that goes from the filter to the city water inlet by cutting 4' off a 25' hose and adding ends to both. The filter is held in place by a bolt that drops into a hole. I have to remember to remove empty and store the filter before pulling out.
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Looks like a clear water filter canister. Sunlight will cause alge growth. Should consider changing it.
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06-26-2016, 08:25 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 10,907
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Originally Posted by BBQGUY
Looks like a clear water filter canister. Sunlight will cause alge growth. Should consider changing it.
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Can probably just shoot some paint on it.
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1988 Coleman Sequoia - popup (1987-2009) - outlasted 3 Dodge Grand Caravans!
2012 Roo19 - hybrid (2012-2015)
2016 Mini Lite 2503S - tt (2015 - ???)
2011 Traverse LT, 3.6L, FWD
2009 Silverado 1500 Ext Cab, 5.3L, 4x4, 3.73
2016 Silverado 2500HD Dbl Cab, 6.0L 4x4, 4.10
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06-27-2016, 07:35 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Manahawkin
Posts: 2,317
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RubyDually
What a coincidence... our last trailer was a High Country 343RL... Liked it a lot except for the dreaded front cap fade and decal peel... Keystone would stand behind it on some but not all... We were part of the NOT ALL crowd. Took a hit on trade in value because of it too.
Loved the floor plan but with the kitchen, bathroom and 3 out of 4 slides on the left side of the trailer... it was about 800 pounds heavier on the left side. Ended up upsizing the springs because they flattened out on that side.
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We are going for 305rl, if I could find a 2016 or 2017 used I would consider that if not we will buy new this one last time. It has three slides two opposing in the back and one for King bed up on drivers side weight is 10,300 dry and pin 2230 I can go 15,500 and 3646 on my F350 PS.
I like have a room of safety margin but will be getting air bags, Rancho steering stabilizer and we generally load light and balanced but one I get it and load it going to cat scales so I know where I stand.
2016 F350 CREW 6.7 PowerStroke Diesel
2015 FR Rockwood Roo 23IKSS
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06-27-2016, 08:38 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Raleigh
Posts: 353
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Started the packing of clothes and planning for our weekend getaway this weekend  .. Camping on a holiday weekend  , never did before... Hope I don't regret it. 
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06-27-2016, 08:46 AM
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Always Learning
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Four Corners, FL
Posts: 21,891
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Originally Posted by Pinn
Started the packing of clothes and planning for our weekend getaway this weekend .. Camping on a holiday weekend , never did before... Hope I don't regret it. |
IMO, it's all in your expectations. On holiday weekends, I expect a raucous crowd, some level of less than stellar manners, and a whole crap-ton of people. Keep your expectations low or join in the debauchery. 
Usually, camping enjoyment is what you make it.
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06-27-2016, 10:28 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Manahawkin
Posts: 2,317
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Originally Posted by ependydad
IMO, it's all in your expectations. On holiday weekends, I expect a raucous crowd, some level of less than stellar manners, and a whole crap-ton of people. Keep your expectations low or join in the debauchery.
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Add alcohol and you see things you never saw before, at least in my experience. I was at TLC Memorial Day Weekend, there were 6-7 adults riding on a Golf Cart with a Dog and I think the dog was the only one not drinking.
2016 F350 CREW 6.7 PowerStroke Diesel
2015 FR Rockwood Roo 23IKSS
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06-27-2016, 10:33 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 10,907
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We pulled into a campground one year on the afternoon of July 5th. There was so much fire cracker debris, it looked like there'd been a confetti parade. I don't think any of the campers had made any attempt to clean up their mess.
I was very glad I hadn't been there the night before.
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1988 Coleman Sequoia - popup (1987-2009) - outlasted 3 Dodge Grand Caravans!
2012 Roo19 - hybrid (2012-2015)
2016 Mini Lite 2503S - tt (2015 - ???)
2011 Traverse LT, 3.6L, FWD
2009 Silverado 1500 Ext Cab, 5.3L, 4x4, 3.73
2016 Silverado 2500HD Dbl Cab, 6.0L 4x4, 4.10
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06-27-2016, 10:54 AM
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Mod free 5er
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Concord, NC
Posts: 24,702
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wicked1
Add alcohol and you see things you never saw before, at least in my experience. I was at TLC Memorial Day Weekend, there were 6-7 adults riding on a Golf Cart with a Dog and I think the dog was the only one not drinking.
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You must of been in Goshen a couple of years ago and seen Turbs and crew.
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06-27-2016, 05:24 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Austin
Posts: 218
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Ordered a new door lock after seeing how ridiculously easy it was for the locksmith to pick it. I'm not talking skilled insert the pick and feel for the tumblers picking...I'm talking about vigorously rubbing the pick back and forth over the tumblers til you can move the lock kind of picking.
So I looked into getting a replacement key for the one that I snapped off. Did you know that the lock that comes with most trailers only has 50 keys? Did you know you can order a set of all 50 of these, or that if you can prove you are a dealer get a universal master key (I assume you could buy that from an unscrupulous dealer without proof).
Holy smokes!
I ordered a new lock with 900 key possibilities that requires matching the keys to the serial number of the lock. $35, part TTL-43900-2006 from RVLocksandmore.com. No master keys exist.
Hopefully it will also prove to be a bit more difficult to pick. I'll certainly have more peace of mind knowing that my neighbors RV key will no longer have a good chance of opening my door!
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Big Bad Wolf - '15 Dodge Ram 2500HD 6.7 CTD / Reese 15k Pro
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06-27-2016, 05:46 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 981
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I would rather just let them walk in and take what they want as opposed to prying the door apart and destroying the door frame.Insurance can/will replace stolen items quicker than major surgery on the coach,especially in the summer when we want to be useing it.All that being said,we have never locked the camper over the almost 50 yrs we have been camping,and never lost a thing.
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06-27-2016, 05:58 PM
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(Dry Huunday)
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eastern North Carolina
Posts: 2,298
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Quote:
Originally Posted by trbomax
I would rather just let them walk in and take what they want as opposed to prying the door apart and destroying the door frame.Insurance can/will replace stolen items quicker than major surgery on the coach,especially in the summer when we want to be useing it.All that being said,we have never locked the camper over the almost 50 yrs we have been camping,and never lost a thing.
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Was always told that locked doors only keep honest people honest!
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FurKid Express
2015 Coachmen Catalina 303RLS
2016 Chevy Silverado LT 2500HD Duramax
The more people I meet, the more I like my dogs!
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06-27-2016, 06:28 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Texas
Posts: 781
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Originally Posted by Wobbles
I put four new shoes on the TT.
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Watched that movie ( again ) just a couple weeks ago. Man, can I relate 
Tuckerdog1
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2016 Windjammer 3029W Platinum
I'm not an expert. But I play one on the internet.
You live & learn or you don't live long.
If you don't punish your children, life will.
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06-27-2016, 08:24 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Manahawkin
Posts: 2,317
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Originally Posted by OldCoot
You must of been in Goshen a couple of years ago and seen Turbs and crew. |
Lol, don't know what Turbs looks like but this crew was literally off the beaten trail, if they would have flipped it would not have been good especially hanging on the side holding the roof, not a good site, it was in Timberland Lake Campground in Cream Ridge NJ, not sure Turbs would be seen there...lol
2016 F350 CREW 6.7 PowerStroke Diesel
2015 FR Rockwood Roo 23IKSS
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06-27-2016, 09:22 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Boise National Forest
Posts: 166
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It's not my camper, except that we will not be using it for awhile. I head in for back surgery tomorrow... again. Always appreciate a prayer or two if you are so inclined.
thanks
-brent
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2013 Ford F250 SD CC 4X4 4.30 gears
Tuned-- engine, music, and exhaust,
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06-27-2016, 09:31 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Pfafftown NC
Posts: 2,353
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bpadamson
It's not my camper, except that we will not be using it for awhile. I head in for back surgery tomorrow... again. Always appreciate a prayer or two if you are so inclined.
thanks
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Oh my, it's that "again" that worries me. Good luck and lot's of prayers for you Brent.
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06-27-2016, 09:40 PM
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Site Team - Lou
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: South Eastern PA
Posts: 23,269
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Prayers and good thoughts headed your way from Lou and Laura.
Get better and back on the road ASAP.
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2008 GMC Sierra 3000HD Allison Duramax
2019 Flagstaff 8529FL
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06-27-2016, 09:47 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Manahawkin
Posts: 2,317
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Prayers to you and get back on your feet soon so we have another camper back in our mix 🤕
2016 F350 CREW 6.7 PowerStroke Diesel
2015 FR Rockwood Roo 23IKSS
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06-27-2016, 09:57 PM
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Member
Join Date: Feb 2016
Posts: 69
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With our trial period of fulltime in progress we found that leaving the range light on every night might be an issue... picked these up at walmart today. About 6 bucks for a pack of 2, added to bathrooms, kids bunkhouse and kitchen. Easy plug in, head rotates 180, light sensor, warm white led. Perfect amount of light now.
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