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Forum: Appliances and Electronics 03-23-2024, 07:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,571
Posted By dwilli1
OK so my 2nd trip and same thing is happening....

OK so my 2nd trip and same thing is happening. Freezer is fine, fridge is 50+ degrees. I thawed it out but maybe not long enough and then got the freezer down to -10 but fridge stays at 52. I'm going...
Forum: General Community Discussions 02-16-2024, 11:33 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,832
Posted By dwilli1
My first TT was 34'. TT was (and I think still...

My first TT was 34'. TT was (and I think still is) the cheapest way to get into camping. Minimal insurance, quiet ride, vehicle to use when you camp. 5-ers are nice but too pricey, and huge.
Forum: Rockwood 02-16-2024, 10:44 AM
Replies: 746
Views: 159,601
Posted By dwilli1
Slide toppers that was already mentioned; Maxxair...

Slide toppers that was already mentioned; Maxxair vents WITH cover. These vents operate at what seems to be 1 decibel, you really can't hear them plus the cover allows them to be open during rain. My...
Forum: Welcome Mat 02-12-2024, 03:11 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,655
Posted By dwilli1
Pike County PA here! Welcome!

Pike County PA here! Welcome!
Forum: General Community Discussions 02-09-2024, 02:25 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,567
Posted By dwilli1
I just retired from that industry after 45 years....

I just retired from that industry after 45 years. It was more common in the 80's and early 90's when they were fairly new but it did happen.
Forum: General Community Discussions 02-09-2024, 12:41 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,567
Posted By dwilli1
Yeah, I'm with you. Not a CW fan and have never...

Yeah, I'm with you. Not a CW fan and have never bought from them but every issue described in this thread, I've seen at local dealers as well. The 1 CW I went to wasn't high pressure. They had a...
Forum: Flagstaff 02-06-2024, 05:45 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,148
Posted By dwilli1
Just an FYI...it's illegal in Pennsylvania to...

Just an FYI...it's illegal in Pennsylvania to leave snow on your roof, effective 1/1/24. Used to be you could be fined if it caused an accident. Now it has to be removed and they're watching. Most...
Forum: Boondocking 02-06-2024, 02:41 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,412
Posted By dwilli1
Actually I have 2 - 200W solar panels, a GoPower...

Actually I have 2 - 200W solar panels, a GoPower 30A controller that can handle 600W ( I have 400W)a WFCO 5318 1800w inverter and a WFCO 9855 converter. I have decided not to take my genny, staying...
Forum: Boondocking 02-06-2024, 02:16 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,412
Posted By dwilli1
Couple of good tips here. Thanks. You're right....

Couple of good tips here. Thanks. You're right. I'm sure the fridge will hold overnight. Somebody said look for LiFePO4 batteries, not just lithium. Not really sure what the difference is.
Forum: General Community Discussions 02-04-2024, 10:45 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,567
Posted By dwilli1
Walmart where I live (NE PA) you pay for most...

Walmart where I live (NE PA) you pay for most shipping unless you hit $35, then it's free. Some items don't ship from Walmart though; they ship from another vendor and sometimes THAT'S free. If price...
Forum: General Community Discussions 02-02-2024, 10:52 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,567
Posted By dwilli1
I love Camping World if for nothing other than...

I love Camping World if for nothing other than their website lists SO many campers. You really get to see things with the "walkthroughs" and videos. But I use them a little like I use...
Forum: Rockwood 02-02-2024, 10:18 AM
Replies: 746
Views: 159,601
Posted By dwilli1
Yeah I've seen some people give Rockwood some...

Yeah I've seen some people give Rockwood some grief for not using the newer kid/pet friendly vents. My last, Starcraft, had them and with a small dog it was nice but that was nowhere near the quality...
Forum: Rockwood 02-01-2024, 05:12 PM
Replies: 746
Views: 159,601
Posted By dwilli1
Wow! I'm thinking maybe 1 of the floor vents?...

Wow! I'm thinking maybe 1 of the floor vents? Ouch!
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 02-01-2024, 10:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,571
Posted By dwilli1
Oh yeah I know that. First trip with it is all...

Oh yeah I know that. First trip with it is all and I had contacted my dealer. Just another thing ypu need to figure out on your own before driving 2 hours to my dealer lol. I knew it had to be...
Forum: Boondocking 02-01-2024, 06:58 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,412
Posted By dwilli1
That's ridiculous. When I go on a ski trip I...

That's ridiculous. When I go on a ski trip I don't leave my $3,000 worth of ski equipment home for fear of somebody stealing them. That's what we have insurance for. I'm not riding on a little gravel...
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 01-31-2024, 08:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,571
Posted By dwilli1
I didn't and searched Magic Chef's website to no...

I didn't and searched Magic Chef's website to no avail. All the appliance factory manuals (Suburban, WFCO, etc) are included EXCEPT that fridge. I haven't looked real hard. If I find something I'll...
Forum: Boondocking 01-31-2024, 05:09 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,412
Posted By dwilli1
I appreciate your point but this is likely a...

I appreciate your point but this is likely a one-time deal. I have a carrier on the hitch that holds 550 lbs and nothing else will be on it. The genny weighs 106 lbs. and tbh if somebody really wants...
Forum: Boondocking 01-31-2024, 04:57 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,412
Posted By dwilli1
Yes, you're correct. I KNOW it won't run on...

Yes, you're correct. I KNOW it won't run on propane...too bad but I know most rv's now are 12v only. I think there's an option on this model to get a combo 12v/propane unit.
Forum: Boondocking 01-31-2024, 03:55 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,412
Posted By dwilli1
I thought the fridge would run on shore power...

I thought the fridge would run on shore power when I'm plugged in and switch to battery when I'm on the road?
Forum: Boondocking 01-31-2024, 03:50 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,412
Posted By dwilli1
I'm staying at a Cracker Barrel. They have large...

I'm staying at a Cracker Barrel. They have large diagonal parking g spots for campers. They close at 9 and open at 7 so I won't even be there during business hours. Genny is an inverter genny...very...
Forum: Boondocking 01-31-2024, 12:07 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,412
Posted By dwilli1
Thanks. Just what I'm looking for. I'll...

Thanks. Just what I'm looking for. I'll definitely watch that. Everybody needs to understand I am NOT trying to set up for boondocking; 99.9% of the time I'm full hookup at a cg. This project is just...
Forum: Boondocking 01-30-2024, 08:11 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,412
Posted By dwilli1
Thanks, I might consider it but it's so new right...

Thanks, I might consider it but it's so new right now I guess I won't buy the second battery just yet.

And thanks @kenandterry for that great info. I bought the genny and haven't used it yet on...
Forum: Boondocking 01-30-2024, 07:24 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,412
Posted By dwilli1
Thanks. So even a second battery won't help? I...

Thanks. So even a second battery won't help? I guess I'm stuck taking the genny.
Forum: Boondocking 01-30-2024, 07:07 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,412
Posted By dwilli1
just overnight boondocking

I have a new 2024 Rockwood 2608bs TT and am planning a trip from NE PA to Florida in March, stopping twice, with 5+ hour drives between stops to arrive at a full hookup cg in Florida. I have 2 each...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 01-17-2024, 01:43 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,821
Posted By dwilli1
Well the battery was stick by Rockwood (or the...

Well the battery was stick by Rockwood (or the dealer) and I agree w the lipo guys! Lol
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