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Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 05-29-2019, 03:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,402
Posted By tomrob1161
All the replies have focused on weight, which is...

All the replies have focused on weight, which is very important, but you need to also consider wheel base. a 1/2 ton truck will have a much longer wheel base, which, in addition to handling the...
Forum: General Community Discussions 05-05-2019, 01:40 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 14,670
Posted By tomrob1161
If your trailer is 30 amp, don't run the water...

If your trailer is 30 amp, don't run the water heater on electric when you are using the A/C. with the water heater rated to draw 12 - 15 amps and your A/C rated to draw 15 - 17 amps, you are at or...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 04-27-2019, 12:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,787
Posted By tomrob1161
I disagree with SilhouettePenny, you should not...

I disagree with SilhouettePenny, you should not place the floor jack under the axle. The axle is hollow, and may bend.
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 04-24-2019, 02:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 9,320
Posted By tomrob1161
White and black flaps should be available at an...

White and black flaps should be available at an RV Dealer, or as suggested, you can buy a new vent cover. The reason it breaks is because the tabs weren't turned to lock the flat down before...
Forum: General Community Discussions 04-23-2019, 06:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,804
Posted By tomrob1161
I've got a 2013 Rockwood Signature Ultralight,...

I've got a 2013 Rockwood Signature Ultralight, 8315BSS, apply Shurhold's ProPolish (A polymer, not a wax) 1 time a year and it still looks great. I wash it with turtle Wax Wash/Wax.
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 04-12-2019, 04:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,473
Posted By tomrob1161
After dumping the black tank, I put 2 toilet...

After dumping the black tank, I put 2 toilet fulls of water into the black tank, add the chemical (I use Kronen)
Forum: General Community Discussions 04-09-2019, 02:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,853
Posted By tomrob1161
Enjoy your 23SS. We have been trailering since...

Enjoy your 23SS. We have been trailering since 1970, our 3 kids grew up camping, unfortunately only 2 are left, but a lot of fond memories. We are still trailering but our youngest in 52 years old.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 03-25-2019, 10:01 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 17,243
Posted By tomrob1161
You as well as the other driver had an angel as...

You as well as the other driver had an angel as your co-pilot, just as my wife and I had with us in our accident with an 18 wheeler on a narrow bridge.
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 03-23-2019, 10:01 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 10,096
Posted By tomrob1161
Oops, I misspelled Tire Minder. It's no Tire...

Oops, I misspelled Tire Minder. It's no Tire Miner. sorry about that.
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 03-23-2019, 10:00 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 10,096
Posted By tomrob1161
Check out Tire Miner. I think you'll find just...

Check out Tire Miner. I think you'll find just what you are looking for.
Forum: Flagstaff 03-22-2019, 01:52 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,859
Posted By tomrob1161
Titan Mike, it would only happen when the toilet...

Titan Mike, it would only happen when the toilet is flushed, if you have water in the toilet bowl. However, there isn't enough water going down to completely block out the possibility of air being...
Forum: Flagstaff 03-22-2019, 01:02 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,859
Posted By tomrob1161
If you use your bathroom exhaust fan, open up a...

If you use your bathroom exhaust fan, open up a window. The exhaust fan will pull sewer gas from the black tank through the roof vent.
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 03-21-2019, 10:35 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 10,096
Posted By tomrob1161
I've been using Tire Minder for over 5 years and...

I've been using Tire Minder for over 5 years and have been very satisfied with it. Before buying the Tire Minder I always checked my tire pressure before I towed my trailer, Now I just check the...
Forum: Eastern USA 03-07-2019, 10:10 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 6,531
Posted By tomrob1161
Iggy, I guess we were lucky. We visited DC...

Iggy,

I guess we were lucky. We visited DC in the mid 70's. We got there early in the morning, tried to find a parking place at the Washington Monument. There were none. A fellow came up to our...
Forum: General Community Discussions 03-03-2019, 03:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,288
Posted By tomrob1161
My advice to new RV'ers is to join a local...

My advice to new RV'ers is to join a local camping club, and learn from their experiences. They always say, "experience is the best teacher" but some of those experiences can get costly. It's better...
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 02-22-2019, 09:34 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 31,470
Posted By tomrob1161
I am afraid to use detergents like Dawn because...

I am afraid to use detergents like Dawn because of it's possible affect to the seals.
Forum: Salem 02-20-2019, 02:39 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 28,113
Posted By tomrob1161
I use the Reese grease, and it works well. As...

I use the Reese grease, and it works well. As said in earlier posts, the noise maybe coming from your weight distribution bars.
Forum: General Community Discussions 02-19-2019, 02:54 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 12,189
Posted By tomrob1161
I'm curious about DirecTV no supporting SD...

I'm curious about DirecTV no supporting SD anymore wither. I have a King Quest, DirecTV Satellite Dish that I have been using for years. Just hook it up and let it find the satellite. It isn't HD,...
Forum: Cardinal 02-19-2019, 02:36 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 29,702
Posted By tomrob1161
As said before, if you don't have to, don't...

As said before, if you don't have to, don't unhook. I level the trailer, unplug the power cord to the truck, lower the stabilizer jacks, hook up electric, water & sewer. When traveling to Michigan,...
Forum: Coachmen 02-18-2019, 02:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,878
Posted By tomrob1161
There is a tape available to repair the...

There is a tape available to repair the Coroplast, and should be available from your local RV dealer. If you have a good relationship with your dealer, they should be willing to sell you any length...
Forum: Tips and Tricks 02-17-2019, 10:49 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 20,047
Posted By tomrob1161
I have been using Shurhold's Pro Polish (a...

I have been using Shurhold's Pro Polish (a polymer wax/sealant) for years and my 2013 Rockwood, 88315BSS looks as good as it did when I bought it. I agree, don't use too much. The Pro Polish is so...
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 02-14-2019, 11:50 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 31,470
Posted By tomrob1161
As to how I know it cleans the inside of the...

As to how I know it cleans the inside of the tank, I feel it does, I have been using it for years, both on my previous RV and my current 2013 RV and the sensors have kept working. The literature on...
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 02-14-2019, 08:55 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 31,470
Posted By tomrob1161
We have been using Kronen for years. No...

We have been using Kronen for years. No Offensive odor, easy measuring bottle, cleans residue off side of tank and keeps tank sensors clean.
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 02-14-2019, 08:52 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 31,470
Posted By tomrob1161
I have been using Kronen for years and have been...

I have been using Kronen for years and have been well satisfied with the results. No offensive odor and does a good job of cleaning tank.
Forum: Modifications and Updates 02-14-2019, 08:28 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 14,768
Posted By tomrob1161
The problem you have with electric space heaters...

The problem you have with electric space heaters is that they don't heat below the floors of the RV, your water pipes aren't being kept from freezing. They are great for keeping the interior/people...
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