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Forum: Rockwood 10-02-2021, 07:20 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,520
Posted By SpringerPop
If your TPMS sensors are external to the tire,...

If your TPMS sensors are external to the tire, acting as stem caps, you're asking for problems if you don't use steel stems.

Even the high-pressure stems on my F-350 had two failures before I...
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 08-31-2021, 02:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,055
Posted By SpringerPop
Did you use a DVM to inspect your new cord for...

Did you use a DVM to inspect your new cord for correct conductivity?

They've been known to be manufactured with internal connections reversed. For some things there is no quality control.

Do...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 08-28-2021, 09:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,122
Posted By SpringerPop
For those changing their sensor's battery: ...

For those changing their sensor's battery:

Be sure to have a tiny Philips head screwdriver. I'm not sure of the size, but it's smaller than a #0. You'll need it for the sensor's screws.
...
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 08-08-2021, 02:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,816
Posted By SpringerPop
Larry, One of those cylindrical fuse clips...

Larry,

One of those cylindrical fuse clips broke off a tab on mine, and a previous owner had stuck it back together with a rubber band. Eventually, it went intermittent, and it was a bear to...
Forum: General Community Discussions 05-08-2021, 12:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,237
Posted By SpringerPop
If it is glass, there will be an acid-etched...

If it is glass, there will be an acid-etched faint label in one corner. In the auto glass trade this label is referred to as a "bug".

In addition to manufacturer, it should have either an AS-1 or...
Forum: Rockwood 10-25-2020, 08:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,673
Posted By SpringerPop
The metal stems are especially important if you...

The metal stems are especially important if you have stem-mounted TPMS sensors installed.

Also true for your truck tires.

Pop
Forum: Western USA 08-10-2020, 02:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 813
Posted By SpringerPop
Though Glenwood Canyon is not a sight to be...

Though Glenwood Canyon is not a sight to be missed, the altitude of the Eisenhower Tunnel might be a real challenge.

-Pop-
Forum: Prime Time 03-29-2020, 08:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,790
Posted By SpringerPop
You can lead a horse to water........ Mike...

You can lead a horse to water........

Mike sure tried, though!

Pop
Forum: General Community Discussions 09-01-2019, 01:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,588
Posted By SpringerPop
If this storm indeed veers to the north, Atlanta...

If this storm indeed veers to the north, Atlanta isn't the better location, nor will be the eastern Carolinas.

Pop
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 06-27-2019, 12:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,577
Posted By SpringerPop
We discussed this over on Ford Trucks...

We discussed this over on Ford Trucks Enthusiasts, and your symptoms sound a lot like what's addressed HERE: (https://www.springerpop.com/F350/air_gap.html)

Pop
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 04-18-2019, 01:40 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,086
Posted By SpringerPop
I'm not a fan of liquid drain cleaners. If I...

I'm not a fan of liquid drain cleaners. If I decide to use one in an attempt to free a clog, I buy a gallon of "germicidal" bleach. It's usually about six percent sodium hypochlorite. That's the...
Forum: Useful Links 04-04-2019, 12:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,374
Posted By SpringerPop
Just yesterday, my TST-507 system again did it's...

Just yesterday, my TST-507 system again did it's job by alerting me to a slow leak in one of my truck's tires. I wasn't towing. Yes, in addition to my travel trailer, my MY2000 Ford also has...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 03-31-2019, 01:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,310
Posted By SpringerPop
Disagree with this. Have you ever used this...

Disagree with this.

Have you ever used this tape? Quite useful stuff.

I even put it on our camp chairs so that they stand out when mixed with others.

3M "Scotch" brand isn't the only...
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 02-21-2019, 09:15 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 31,401
Posted By SpringerPop
About a cup of Simple Green in four gallons of...

About a cup of Simple Green in four gallons of water.

Pop
Forum: General Community Discussions 01-11-2019, 12:13 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,086
Posted By SpringerPop
We are currently in a Ventura County (California)...

We are currently in a Ventura County (California) beach park, and even this county is now using their own reservation system.

They may have put the premium that they used to pay to a third party...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 11-20-2018, 12:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,634
Posted By SpringerPop
Even today, the WanderLodges still have a...

Even today, the WanderLodges still have a good-sized following.

A friend has one, and we decided to get together with him in Death Valley a couple of years ago. What he didn't tell me was that we...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 11-12-2018, 04:00 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 13,100
Posted By SpringerPop
But is the HOLE gone, too? If not,...

But is the HOLE gone, too?

If not, castellated nuts are cheap, as are cotter pins.

Pop
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 11-12-2018, 03:12 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 13,100
Posted By SpringerPop
Does anyone know if Dexter has eliminated the...

Does anyone know if Dexter has eliminated the cotter pin hole as a result of beginning to use these clips that appear to be stamped out of sheet metal?

I realize that the bearing can't influence...
Forum: General Community Discussions 11-11-2018, 01:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,722
Posted By SpringerPop
Though I don't have a Vengeance, I have a fresh...

Though I don't have a Vengeance, I have a fresh water tank heater. My switch is not marked on/off, nor is there a visual indicator. Wife turned it on, thinking it was the hot water heater, and...
Forum: General Community Discussions 11-08-2018, 07:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 438
Posted By SpringerPop
Jacking up an RV trailer by the axles is a no-go,...

Jacking up an RV trailer by the axles is a no-go, according to the axle manufacturers. They claim you are very likely to bend the axle tube.

Pop
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 10-23-2018, 12:48 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 16,233
Posted By SpringerPop
Am I the only one that has consistently replaced...

Am I the only one that has consistently replaced any rubber stems (regular or high-pressure) with steel stems?

I have -507 sensors on both my trailer's and truck's rims, and discovered the...
Forum: Georgetown 08-19-2018, 01:15 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 40,927
Posted By SpringerPop
I have a Nest thermostat in our home. It's nice...

I have a Nest thermostat in our home. It's nice to be able to set it to ECO or OFF from the road, should we forget to do so before leaving home.

[Flame-suit]

However, I kinda' view this one as...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 07-30-2018, 05:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,654
Posted By SpringerPop
The Companion isn't necessary, and you can use...

The Companion isn't necessary, and you can use another EU2000i non-Companion, if you choose the right synchronization cable, one that has the RV connector as part of it.

Be SURE, if you have an...
Forum: General Community Discussions 07-14-2018, 03:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,323
Posted By SpringerPop
It's pretty-well acknowledged that most criminals...

It's pretty-well acknowledged that most criminals aren't among the brightest examples of the human race.

Pop
Forum: Tips and Tricks 07-02-2018, 03:16 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 11,588
Posted By SpringerPop
Done: Mattress to Eurotop Interior lighting...

Done:
Mattress to Eurotop
Interior lighting bulbs to LED
Tires to 8008's, L/R D
Shower head to Oxygenics
Shower curtain rod to "bow-out"
Dinette cushion foam to MUCH firmer
Thermostat to...
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