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Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 02-20-2020, 06:21 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 12,220
Posted By WatkinsGlenCamper
I posted this, in another thread, about 4 - 5...

I posted this, in another thread, about 4 - 5 years go:


I don't use the tank water for drinking nor ever use a "city" water hook-up. Always boon-dock it, using bottled water (or beer or soda)...
Forum: General Community Discussions 01-25-2020, 11:06 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,349
Posted By WatkinsGlenCamper
I posted this a couple of times on threads about...

I posted this a couple of times on threads about wall anchors:

A well nut may also work. It's a rubber piece, with a lip, that has an enclosed nut within the rubber. You insert the well nut into a...
Forum: General Travel Trailer & Fifth Wheel Discussion 04-25-2019, 10:06 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,229
Posted By WatkinsGlenCamper
I posted this a couple years ago on a thread...

I posted this a couple years ago on a thread about wall anchors (I've used them and they do hold):

A well nut may also work. It's a rubber piece, with a lip, that has an enclosed nut within the...
Forum: Eastern USA 03-20-2019, 07:09 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,826
Posted By WatkinsGlenCamper
I'm a little late to this thread - haven't been...

I'm a little late to this thread - haven't been through the forum lately.

I posted this two years ago replying to someone also looking for Finger Lakes (NY) campground info (I think most of the...
Forum: Forest River Lifestyle 11-13-2018, 12:44 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 12,038
Posted By WatkinsGlenCamper
Here's a link to a recent article about full time...

Here's a link to a recent article about full time RVers:

https://www.sfgate.com/business/article/1-million-Americans-live-in-RVs-Meet-the-modern-13383991.php#photo-8084905

A few mentioned in...
Forum: Cherokee 08-15-2018, 11:35 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 18,223
Posted By WatkinsGlenCamper
I previously posted this last year: "...I...

I previously posted this last year:

"...I used Tilex last month on my awning and it was completely clean with no stains what so ever (after cleaning).
After pulling out my awning, I dampened...
Forum: Forest River Lifestyle 05-31-2018, 06:25 PM
Replies: 403
Views: 126,677
Posted By WatkinsGlenCamper
I have a 2013 Micro-Lite 23lb with a Murphy bed....

I have a 2013 Micro-Lite 23lb with a Murphy bed. I was going to post this a while back, but got distracted with other projects (as usual).

Here's my solution of the space between the head of the...
Forum: Salem 08-19-2017, 10:52 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,448
Posted By WatkinsGlenCamper
Hope you don't mind, but I did two small...

Hope you don't mind, but I did two small adjustments in Photoshop to your picture. That's a very nice photo of the "good ol' days". And if I'm not mistaken, isn't that an Edsel?
Forum: General Community Discussions 07-23-2017, 09:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,349
Posted By WatkinsGlenCamper
Here are a few links to "Awning Cleaning" on this...

Here are a few links to "Awning Cleaning" on this forum:

https://www.forestriverforums.com/forums/f228/awning-cleaning-64525.html
...
Forum: Tips and Tricks 07-11-2017, 02:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,891
Posted By WatkinsGlenCamper
This thread may help: ...

This thread may help:

https://www.forestriverforums.com/forums/f68/hanging-a-paper-towel-holder-116269.html

Also see this thread for a discussion on wall anchors:
...
Forum: General Community Discussions 07-10-2017, 10:27 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,008
Posted By WatkinsGlenCamper
I played the movie, from that site, for about 20...

I played the movie, from that site, for about 20 minutes to see if it worked (and wasn't just a 3 minute trailer of the film). I'm not a member and wasn't sure if membership makes a difference or...
Forum: General Community Discussions 07-09-2017, 03:05 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,008
Posted By WatkinsGlenCamper
You can see the complete movie, The Long, Long...

You can see the complete movie, The Long, Long Trailer, at this link:
Watch Videos Online | The Long, Long Trailer (1953) Comedy, Romance, Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz and Marjorie Main.mp4 | Veoh.com...
Forum: Forest River Lifestyle 07-09-2017, 02:51 PM
Replies: 1,845
Views: 237,371
Posted By WatkinsGlenCamper
144172 Our Camp during the Sahlen's 6hrs.@...

144172

Our Camp during the Sahlen's 6hrs.@ Watkins Glen International after a quick morning storm.
July 1, 2017
Forum: Eastern USA 07-05-2017, 09:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,091
Posted By WatkinsGlenCamper
Watkins Glen International allows camper parking...

Watkins Glen International allows camper parking and staying overnight at no cost, the night before the gates open, in the field behind the ticket office. The ticket office is just off county route...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 06-18-2017, 09:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,206
Posted By WatkinsGlenCamper
A similar style of chocks I made a few years ago...

A similar style of chocks I made a few years ago using a small load binder for tightening. They still work good and have never failed.

See my "mod" album photo of this chock for a parts list I...
Forum: Forest River Lifestyle 06-14-2017, 11:05 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 37,262
Posted By WatkinsGlenCamper
https://www.forestriverforums.com/forums/members/43...

https://www.forestriverforums.com/forums/members/43889-albums1625-picture17221.jpg


I added a bit of character to the rear-end of my 23LB.

And besides, I'm an auto racing fan.
Forum: RV Industry News, Recalls, and Service Bulletins. 05-27-2017, 10:52 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 24,495
Posted By WatkinsGlenCamper
This happened at an RV business (Meyre's RV) in...

This happened at an RV business (Meyre's RV) in upstate NY.

From the Meyre's RV website (https://meyersrvsuperstores.com/about-us/):

"Meyer’s RV Superstores is a locally owned business...
Forum: General Community Discussions 04-01-2017, 04:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,370
Posted By WatkinsGlenCamper
Here's some links to some campgrounds in the...

Here's some links to some campgrounds in the Finger Lakes area of NY state. I've only camped at two: Ferenbaugh Campsites and Watkins Glen KOA. That was years ago so I can't personally give an...
Forum: Eastern USA 03-14-2017, 03:17 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,251
Posted By WatkinsGlenCamper
Live near the border of (North-Central Region)...

Live near the border of (North-Central Region) PA. / NYS. Ten inches and still coming down with wind at 4:10pm. Took my wife, a Postmaster, to work early this morning (she hates driving in...
Forum: General Community Discussions 12-05-2016, 05:10 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 9,928
Posted By WatkinsGlenCamper
A little off subject, but still somewhat relevant...

A little off subject, but still somewhat relevant to the conversation...

What really confused me when buying my Forest River RV was the extended, 2nd year, warranty. When I purchased my new...
Forum: General Community Discussions 12-02-2016, 05:45 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,171
Posted By WatkinsGlenCamper
I found a little known product that works...

I found a little known product that works good...a blind rubber nut fastener. I've used them a few times and they have never failed. Here's a link to the manufacture's website (complete with a short...
Forum: Roo | Shamrock 10-29-2016, 12:57 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 82,330
Posted By WatkinsGlenCamper
After the second weekend outing in my new...

After the second weekend outing in my new Micro-Lite I had to fixed my latch. I cut, ground and filed about a ¼" thick piece of aluminum stock to match the broken plastic piece. I then drilled a hole...
Forum: Roo | Shamrock 10-28-2016, 05:56 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 82,330
Posted By WatkinsGlenCamper
Here's a link to few photos, in my album, of my...

Here's a link to few photos, in my album, of my struggle with the poorly designed latch made by Atwood that Forest River used on some of its models a few years ago (mine is a 2013 Micro-Lite 23LB)....
Forum: Rockwood 09-12-2016, 05:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,746
Posted By WatkinsGlenCamper
I've never had or used a solar panel of any type....

I've never had or used a solar panel of any type. I sometimes run my Honda EU2000I 2000 generator a couple hours every day while camping (to keep my wife happy watching the Weather channel and a few...
Forum: Rockwood 09-12-2016, 03:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,746
Posted By WatkinsGlenCamper
I've had a 2013 Micro-Lite 23LB for three years...

I've had a 2013 Micro-Lite 23LB for three years now and towed it with a 2013 F150 super-cab (4X4 - tow package - 5.0 motor - 3.55 gears along with an equalizer 4 pt. WD hitch) and have had no...
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