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Forum: General Community Discussions 02-10-2021, 01:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,992
Posted By Wlasota
When we owned a 39’ travel trailer and filled the...

When we owned a 39’ travel trailer and filled the tank only 1/3 full the side to side movement of the water in the partially filled tank made travel (lane changes) very challenging. The tank was...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 11-09-2020, 03:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,941
Posted By Wlasota
Larry-NC has the most accurate answer. A GFI...

Larry-NC has the most accurate answer.
A GFI breaker is very sensitive to small amounts of current. Like .001 amperes flowing from the hot wire to ground and not through the neutral. That current...
Forum: Roo | Shamrock 04-26-2020, 05:09 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 12,171
Posted By Wlasota
We have a Cedar Creek 5th Wheel. During air...

We have a Cedar Creek 5th Wheel. During air conditioning season I remove the return heat grill and fill that area with 2 “ foam insulation. Than replace the grill. I noticed (since cold air tends...
Forum: Roo | Shamrock 09-03-2019, 02:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,012
Posted By Wlasota
We owned a Hensley Arrow for about 15 years and...

We owned a Hensley Arrow for about 15 years and loved it. We towed for 10 years without one and wished we had spent the money back them. Recently went to a 5th Wheel Trailer and purchased there 5th...
Forum: Dynamax 07-07-2019, 04:25 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,262
Posted By Wlasota
I just replaced my black tank valve & cable with...

I just replaced my black tank valve & cable with an electric valve. It is fantastic. Unfortunately I would not be able to do the same with the other 2 grey water valves because of the way the...
Forum: Tent Campers and Pop Ups 07-06-2019, 01:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,518
Posted By Wlasota
My wife has a 2009 Traverse. Has over 150,000...

My wife has a 2009 Traverse. Has over 150,000 miles on it. Very reliable. Only expense has been oil changes, tires. She luvs it. Not used for towing however.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 01-29-2019, 02:12 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 12,553
Posted By Wlasota
Personal Choice

We had a Hensley for 12 years on 2 different TT. The longest TT was 36 feet. For about 5 years prior to that we utilized a conventional weight distribution hitch. The Hensley was fantastic in...
Forum: General Community Discussions 04-16-2018, 01:12 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,590
Posted By Wlasota
Reversed Hot & Neutral Wires

I would check all the wiring starting at the point you plug in your extension cords to make sure the hot and neutral wires are not reversed. If they are, the entire frame of the trailer is energized...
Forum: Berkshire 09-08-2017, 03:19 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,390
Posted By Wlasota
Microwave Vent

Our microwave also has the Vent which returns the air into the RV. We just operate the roof Vent/fan at 25% speed to draw any fumes out of the unit. It has worked well. Now to wire them together...
Forum: Cherokee 08-17-2017, 03:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,885
Posted By Wlasota
If you have a Dometic Thermostat that has a...

If you have a Dometic Thermostat that has a Program feature is it possible there is a setting applied for it to be Off or at a high temp during the overnight hours? Cancel out all Programs that may...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 08-15-2017, 01:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,406
Posted By Wlasota
The wood needs to be replaced as others have...

The wood needs to be replaced as others have indicated for air to flow correctly over the coils. Cooling will suffer without. The need for the wood or similar product is included in the installation...
Forum: General Travel Trailer & Fifth Wheel Discussion 04-18-2017, 12:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,747
Posted By Wlasota
Securing Chairs

Our chairs are slightly larger Lazy Boy Recliners. As previously noted our Chairs go back to back with a piece of foam between them to prevent rubbing. They are than secured together about mid way...
Forum: Eastern USA 02-14-2017, 01:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,959
Posted By Wlasota
Night Travel

We travel from eastern PA to Florida and the first leg of our trip is always at night. It makes getting through Baltimore and Washington a breeze. We can also easily go through Richmond (95)...
Forum: Cedar Creek 02-22-2016, 12:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 12,788
Posted By Wlasota
Similar Black Tank Issue

I had a similar issue that began about 1 year following our purchase. The valve was very hard to open and never closed fully. I attempted the valve lubricants with no success. Had to have the...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 08-27-2015, 11:59 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 9,730
Posted By Wlasota
Diesel

I switched from a gasoline to a Diesel engine in a pick-up I purchased 15 months ago. I would never go back from a towing perspective. Fuel economy is significantly improved and the extra...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 06-26-2015, 12:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,736
Posted By Wlasota
I also have the BD3 and love it. I have never...

I also have the BD3 and love it. I have never had to deflate or reinflate the air bags. But I do check them with every hook up. We owned the Hensley Arrow for our TT previously. It was the best...
Forum: Cedar Creek 12-31-2014, 04:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,799
Posted By Wlasota
Thanks for the suggestions. The battery cables...

Thanks for the suggestions. The battery cables for both batteries are isolated (insulated) during storage.
Forum: Cedar Creek 12-31-2014, 03:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,799
Posted By Wlasota
Temporarily Powering a 5th Wheel from a tow vehicle.

In the winter I remove both batteries from my 36CKTS.
I thought for the few winter inspections I make at the storage facility I would just plug the tow power cable from the 5th wheel into my tow...
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