Forum: General RV Related Discussions
02-13-2022, 11:38 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,052
camp ground prices
This whole country is just plain greedy. When pandor's box was opened and 15.00 per hour minimum wage was the rage, everybody felt that was the time to raise their prices as they would be paying...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
09-03-2021, 12:42 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,977
happy new camper
Hi and welcome Titus. My first advice to new trailer/RV owners is to check those tires. Nothing spoils a good time than having a blow out on the road. Check the manufacture date and tire pressure...
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Forum: Library of Owner & User Manuals
07-04-2021, 03:38 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 7,529
manual
Any manual for these rv's are always welcome and useful. My 2002 Dutchman got a lightning surge and took out the air conditioner, and tv. I did find the manual for the air conditioner and started...
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Forum: Modifications and Upgrades
05-13-2021, 06:04 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,607
redfour5 led light
If you don't mind pouting them into your camper and stringing the LED lights along your canopy, I can highly recommend these. At Amazon type in Novostella led light kit. You will see it come up as...
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Forum: General RV Related Discussions
04-29-2021, 12:28 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,667
awning
I hope yours was like my old one. You should have a long rod which is used to pull the loop from the middle of the canopy to pull it down. But first , look at one end or the other and you should see...
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Forum: General RV Related Discussions
04-08-2021, 04:27 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 6,153
I hope DB will post periodically about the...
I hope DB will post periodically about the flex-seal. That is seen on tv commercials where the use the flex-seal to make a boat out of glass etc and it suppossedly did not leak. It is expensive to...
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Forum: Forum Help | Announcements | Member Concerns
03-25-2021, 04:03 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,597
major issue
I am not a professor, nor a college grad but sometimes the simplest things are the hardest for some to grasp. I have had zero problems with this website, it has been very informative, entertaining...
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Forum: Chassis and Running Gear
03-06-2021, 09:56 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,399
new tires
I think most of us will agree that the good year endurance is the best tire and made in the USA is a plus. According to Goodyear the ST205-7515R has 8 ply on the tread and 2 ply on the sides. It is...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
02-22-2021, 02:08 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,684
Shakedown
DSOL nailed it quite well. Maybe you can do their walk thru and then ask to spend another hour or so in the camper by yourself just to get the feel of it. Turn on the air, microwave etc. Take a...
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Forum: Toy Hauler
01-24-2021, 03:55 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,636
scalemaster
The 14 ga wire is rated for 15amps. It would handle more but why take a chance since the NEC sets the standards. You could change the breaker only and might be ok for a short period but you are...
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Forum: General RV Related Discussions
01-21-2021, 05:47 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,494
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Forum: General RV Related Discussions
01-21-2021, 05:39 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,369
jacks
Another option is to buy (4) jack stands similar to the ones permanently attached to most rv trailers. Use your jacks to raise the 5th wheel and manually put the jack stands under the frame and then...
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Forum: Toy Hauler
06-28-2020, 03:17 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,363
Auto reset breaker danger
VC Toyhauler. I am glad you verifed the 4 ga cu wire and so you will be fine using the 80amp breaker. It sounds like someone actually undersized using the 50 amp braker, Maybe that was all the...
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Forum: Toy Hauler
06-27-2020, 10:04 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,363
Auto reset breaker danger
We all know the manufactures will use bare minimum stuff so I would expect they use # 6 ga cu wire for their 50a breaker. If you are changing the breaker to 80amp make sure the wire gauge feeding it...
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Forum: General RV Related Discussions
05-27-2020, 10:11 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,737
2002 Dutchman repair
DDRdan. What a great post. Thanks for the information. It sounds like you have nailed the problem and fix for it. Thanks so much and good luck on your repair as well.
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Forum: General RV Related Discussions
05-27-2020, 09:45 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,460
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Forum: General RV Related Discussions
05-21-2020, 05:10 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,737
2002 repair
Capehar; Thanks for your reply. I can see the front of the supports by looking in the storage bins and I do not see any sign of them being wet. I will try what you suggest as I don't have much to...
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Forum: Modifications and Upgrades
05-18-2020, 01:40 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,654
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Forum: Modifications and Upgrades
05-17-2020, 02:22 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,654
Thanks for your reply Frank. I think at this...
Thanks for your reply Frank. I think at this point I will fill the voids up with silicone etc. Obviously it must be leaking somewhere at the top although no sign of leaks inside. This is a 2002 so...
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Forum: Modifications and Upgrades
05-17-2020, 04:09 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,654
2002 Dutchman repair
Does anyone have an idea on how to fix the front sheet metal pulling away from the support. Both sides are doing it now. It looks like the sheet metal siding is shrinking but in reality the wood...
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Forum: General Off-Topic Discussions
05-12-2020, 02:36 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,672
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Forum: General RV Related Discussions
05-11-2020, 11:23 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,737
2002 Dutchman repair
does anyone have an idea how to fix the exterior panel pulling away? Both front sides are doing it. Probably leaked and swelled the wood?? I have to wonder how hard and what is involved with fixing...
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Forum: Electrical, Batteries, Charging and Electronics
03-02-2020, 04:23 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,763
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Forum: Electrical, Batteries, Charging and Electronics
03-02-2020, 04:16 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,594
Hart Family
National electric codes should be followed on all wiring for travel trailers , Rv etc. 8 ga cu wire such as type SO or SJ is good for appox 45 amps and 6 ga cu SO or SJ is good for appox 60 amps so ...
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Forum: Toy Hauler
01-04-2020, 09:00 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 5,606
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