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Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 07-06-2015, 10:32 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 11,987
Posted By PopBeavers
Out of curiosity, what is the advantage of...

Out of curiosity, what is the advantage of turning it off. Does it save fuel or ride better or something else?

If I turned it off on a flat road I might not remember to run it back on when I hit a...
Forum: Stealth 07-06-2015, 10:25 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,877
Posted By PopBeavers
I camped one at Laguna Seca, a Monterey County...

I camped one at Laguna Seca, a Monterey County park. I had full hookups.

After getting set up I walked up to the nearest restroom. On the door was a sign that said to boil the water before...
Forum: Stealth 07-06-2015, 10:21 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,877
Posted By PopBeavers
Half of 106 gallons of water is 53 times 8 (round...

Half of 106 gallons of water is 53 times 8 (round figure) is 424 pounds of water sloshing around, disturbing the balance. A full tank of water does not slosh.

Just my thoughts.
Forum: Solera 07-06-2015, 09:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,377
Posted By PopBeavers
IF I am camped somewhere that does not have cell...

IF I am camped somewhere that does not have cell phone access and I get an error code how can I determine it it is safe to drive it to a dealer.

I suppose I could drive my jeep to where I have...
Forum: Roo | Shamrock 07-06-2015, 09:41 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,861
Posted By PopBeavers
My Solera came with the soap dish and toilet...

My Solera came with the soap dish and toilet paper holder in a bag, for me to install myself. When I asked why the dealer said it was because every customer wants them installed in a different...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 07-06-2015, 09:37 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,338
Posted By PopBeavers
The topic of wheelbase has come up already. ...

The topic of wheelbase has come up already.

As a point of reference I used to tow a 4,100 pound 20 foot Trailmanor, a hard sided folding TT. I started out towing with a Chevy 1500HD. This is a...
Forum: Off Topic 07-06-2015, 09:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,107
Posted By PopBeavers
There is a lot of traffic on this topic at rv.net

There is a lot of traffic on this topic at rv.net
Forum: General Motorhome Discussion 07-06-2015, 09:27 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,683
Posted By PopBeavers
I thought the purpose of the locks was only to...

I thought the purpose of the locks was only to keep them closed while traveling. :)
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 07-05-2015, 09:45 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 11,987
Posted By PopBeavers
In a GM truck when you engage tow haul mode it...

In a GM truck when you engage tow haul mode it will also boost the voltage on the charge wire back to whatever you are towing. Don't know if a GM cab and chassis would be the same. Don't know about...
Forum: Roo | Shamrock 07-05-2015, 05:43 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,470
Posted By PopBeavers
I thought a little about that. But then I have...

I thought a little about that. But then I have been backpacking since 1976 and all I can do is use a filter rated to remove Giardia, common in the Sierras. Iodine and halazone are not very practical....
Forum: Forest River Lifestyle 07-05-2015, 05:32 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,304
Posted By PopBeavers
I never put drinks in the fridge. I can set the...

I never put drinks in the fridge. I can set the middle drawer of my fridge at home to 33 degrees. Almost frozen. I can not do that in the MH fridge. Couldn't do it in the predecessor TT either.

I...
Forum: Roo | Shamrock 07-05-2015, 05:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,607
Posted By PopBeavers
Slightly off topic, but speaking of Kool Aid I...

Slightly off topic, but speaking of Kool Aid I fill any left over space in the freezer with Otter Pops. Filling all of the space helps keep everything cold. They do not leak when thawed. After a long...
Forum: Propane Systems 07-05-2015, 04:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 22,358
Posted By PopBeavers
Has anyone increased ventilation to the battery...

Has anyone increased ventilation to the battery box? I just looked at mine and the only hole in the side that I can see is where the cables come in.
Forum: Roo | Shamrock 07-05-2015, 04:15 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,470
Posted By PopBeavers
I agree. I have always used the small inexpensive...

I agree. I have always used the small inexpensive inline regulators. We moved recently. The good news is that I have full hookups for the MH. The bad news is that I have 125 psi water. The small...
Forum: Roo | Shamrock 07-05-2015, 04:11 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,470
Posted By PopBeavers
I have used an external filter that I bought at...

I have used an external filter that I bought at Wal-Mart. The blue cylinder that is pretty common.

That is what I did from 2005 until now. I recently read the spec for the one I have and it said...
Forum: Roo | Shamrock 07-05-2015, 04:06 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,470
Posted By PopBeavers
I always use a filter that is no larger than 2...

I always use a filter that is no larger than 2 microns, preferably 1 micron. I recently read that E. Coli is around 2.5 microns. I want to trap that.

My wife got Giardia once, and we were not even...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 07-05-2015, 03:55 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,449
Posted By PopBeavers
You said only 500 pounds of cargo. Are you sure?...

You said only 500 pounds of cargo. Are you sure? Did you weigh it?

When I had a folding TT I had 1,000 pounds of cargo, including 30 gallons of water. Now in the MH I still have a little over...
Forum: General Community Discussions 07-04-2015, 04:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,235
Posted By PopBeavers
Temperature at home has been triple digits for...

Temperature at home has been triple digits for about two weeks. One more week to go.

In all of the camping I have done since 1953 I have never found it to be too hot above 6,000 feet.

So far I...
Forum: On the Road | Travel Chat 06-21-2015, 06:35 PM
Replies: 404
Views: 55,709
Posted By PopBeavers
Very tempting thought. I am not prepared for a...

Very tempting thought. I am not prepared for a trip of that duration, but living in California I could meet you in Idaho and return home after returning to the US.
Forum: Palomino 06-21-2015, 06:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,492
Posted By PopBeavers
I have been dry tent camping since 1953...

I have been dry tent camping since 1953 (according to my mother). I have backpacked a lot. I have dry camped with a TT for 5 years with 5 adults. Here is some of my experience:

In the Boy Scouts...
Forum: Propane Systems 06-21-2015, 06:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 22,358
Posted By PopBeavers
I do not believe this is true in all cases. ...

I do not believe this is true in all cases.

In my FR Solera MH I had (have) a problem with the detector going off. If I both disconnect from shore power AND turn the battery disconnect switch to...
Forum: Berkshire 06-21-2015, 06:13 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,150
Posted By PopBeavers
I believe that in an RV park, when the have...

I believe that in an RV park, when the have 50/30/20 amps available that does not mean you can run 100 amps. I believe that they are all on the same circuit feeding the pedestal. You could run the...
Forum: Boondocking 06-20-2015, 10:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,028
Posted By PopBeavers
When I had the TT I was able to run the a/c just...

When I had the TT I was able to run the a/c just fine with a single Honda 2000 as long as I disconnected all other loads, including the converter.

I never had a reason to run the a/c for more than...
Forum: General Community Discussions 06-20-2015, 10:23 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,754
Posted By PopBeavers
I had a TT from 2005 to 2012. MH since then. ...

I had a TT from 2005 to 2012. MH since then.

I always travel full for two reasons:

1. I can not predict when and where I will have a breakdown.

2. Half a tank can slosh around create a...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 06-18-2015, 09:07 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,105
Posted By PopBeavers
Before we bought the motor home I was towing a 20...

Before we bought the motor home I was towing a 20 foot TrailManor TT that weight about 4,100 pounds loaded and wet. I started out towing it with a 2002 Chevy 1500HD. This is a crew cab truck with a...
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