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Forum: General Community Discussions 05-10-2016, 07:19 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,483
Posted By Jerry Dixon
I like this one because it has an upper rack for...

I like this one because it has an upper rack for breads or keeping meat warm or slow cooking. Plus it mounts on the side of your RV. ...
Forum: General Community Discussions 04-17-2016, 12:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,438
Posted By Jerry Dixon
Have them install 12 volt outlets in the kitchen,...

Have them install 12 volt outlets in the kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, outside bin and wherever you will be using a laptop. Use 12 volt appliances & TV/DVD as much as possible, to save on...
Forum: General Community Discussions 04-17-2016, 11:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,915
Posted By Jerry Dixon
Models like the Georgetown XL come standard with...

Models like the Georgetown XL come standard with a 22.5 CF residential, with an option for a gas/electric fridge/freezer, but do not state the size, which I suspect would be a 12 CF. Maybe the...
Forum: General Community Discussions 04-17-2016, 02:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,915
Posted By Jerry Dixon
For that very reason, 3-way power refers are...

For that very reason, 3-way power refers are always better to have. But they are much more expensive than electric only models, so RV manufacturers are phasing 3-ways out in favor of electric only...
Forum: General Community Discussions 03-12-2016, 01:40 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,450
Posted By Jerry Dixon
When is the best time in the Spring to cross the...

When is the best time in the Spring to cross the border into B.C. heading for Alaska, to be assured snowstorms are over?:cool:
Forum: General Community Discussions 12-22-2015, 02:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,076
Posted By Jerry Dixon
Unhappy RV parking tickets

Have you every gotten a ticket or have the police chase you away for parking too late at night? Please tell us the details what happened.
Forum: General Community Discussions 12-14-2015, 12:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,382
Posted By Jerry Dixon
How about installing heavy latches with padlocks?...

How about installing heavy latches with padlocks? Would that do much good?
Forum: General Community Discussions 12-13-2015, 09:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,382
Posted By Jerry Dixon
Securing outside storage bin doors

Is there a way to make it harder for thieves to break in to outside storage bins?
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 12-09-2015, 11:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,228
Posted By Jerry Dixon
I am getting a new 2016 motorhome and it comes...

I am getting a new 2016 motorhome and it comes with one of these. It is permanently up and has a rotater on the ceiling to aim it to the best direction. KING Jack Antenna | KING...
Forum: General Community Discussions 12-06-2015, 05:27 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,630
Posted By Jerry Dixon
Red face The best way to make popcorn over a gas cooktop

What is the best way to make popcorn over a gas cooktop? I love hot air poppers, but that takes 110 volts. I found only one 12 volt popper and it takes 13 amps.
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 12-06-2015, 12:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,421
Posted By Jerry Dixon
Jason Wynn did and he just glued them on -...

Jason Wynn did and he just glued them on - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mFgMfKRRLI
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 12-06-2015, 12:25 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,229
Posted By Jerry Dixon
Axess makes 12 volt TV's with built-in DVD...

Axess makes 12 volt TV's with built-in DVD players, from 13" to 32" for $117 to $225. I think it's a necessity when boondocking to save battery power. ...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 12-04-2015, 01:43 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,229
Posted By Jerry Dixon
I am thinking about getting one of these and...

I am thinking about getting one of these and wondering if it will draw less from the battery opposed to using the built-in inverter. Amazon.com : BESTEK 300W Dual 110V AC Outlets Power Inverter Car...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 12-04-2015, 01:36 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,229
Posted By Jerry Dixon
Versus using the RV's built-in inverter. I hear...

Versus using the RV's built-in inverter. I hear it drains batteries 10 times faster than using 12 volt appliances.
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 12-04-2015, 12:22 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,229
Posted By Jerry Dixon
Small portable inverter to save electricity

Is there any battery saving advantage to using a small portable inverter plugged into a 12 volt receptacle in an RV?
Forum: General Community Discussions 11-30-2015, 06:37 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,672
Posted By Jerry Dixon
I am thinking about getting a trash compactor for...

I am thinking about getting a trash compactor for my motorhome - has anyone tried that?
Forum: General Community Discussions 11-30-2015, 06:34 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 10,177
Posted By Jerry Dixon
What is the best material for dishes. for light...

What is the best material for dishes. for light weight, unbreakable and least rattle noise?
Forum: General Community Discussions 11-29-2015, 12:01 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,450
Posted By Jerry Dixon
Many years ago, I flew to Anchorage and spent 10...

Many years ago, I flew to Anchorage and spent 10 days driving all around in a rented campervan. Never once paid to camp, usually stealth camped. Would like to go again in my new motorhome and...
Forum: General Community Discussions 11-28-2015, 11:47 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 636
Posted By Jerry Dixon
Unhappy All electric fridge for boondocking

If you have an all electric fridge while boondocking for more than a week, has it been a problem not being able to switch to propane when the batteries get low?
Forum: Jokes and Humor 11-28-2015, 12:07 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 629
Posted By Jerry Dixon
Optimists?

Optimists?
Forum: Dollars & Cents 11-18-2015, 12:42 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,570
Posted By Jerry Dixon
Wink That gets me too, people drive an entire home...

That gets me too, people drive an entire home into the forest, then claim that they are "camping". Double LOL.
:D
Forum: Dollars & Cents 11-17-2015, 12:50 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,570
Posted By Jerry Dixon
Are you talking used? A FR Georgetown XL is $160...

Are you talking used? A FR Georgetown XL is $160 while the smallest Berkshire is $240. These are MSRP's but I doubt you can get a new DP for less than $200 unless a dealer is trying to dump unsold...
Forum: Georgetown 11-15-2015, 11:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,366
Posted By Jerry Dixon
Exclamation Darren, I would like that lightweight carrier,...

Darren, I would like that lightweight carrier, but getting my bike up on it without it falling over on the way seems too much of a challenge. And my bike is 540 pounds so that might be too heavy for...
Forum: Georgetown 11-15-2015, 12:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,366
Posted By Jerry Dixon
Question Motorcycle lift

Has anyone ever seen a motorcycle lift on the back of a Georgetown - I wonder if it can handle the extra weight hanging off the back of the axle?
Forum: Georgetown 11-15-2015, 12:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,099
Posted By Jerry Dixon
Lightbulb I am thinking about taking my "fireplace" out and...

I am thinking about taking my "fireplace" out and replacing it with a bookcase. A space heater can be moved around as needed.
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