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Forum: General RV Related Discussions 04-30-2024, 10:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 315
Posted By aguablanco
Last year I installed a 79"x40" 415W residential...

Last year I installed a 79"x40" 415W residential solar panel. I used 6 home made Z brackets and a fair amount caulk. Screwed it on with #10 screws and so far so good after ~10K miles. I truly wish I...
Forum: New Member Introductions 12-06-2023, 09:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 697
Posted By aguablanco
Let's look at this from another angle. Why do you...

Let's look at this from another angle. Why do you need a schematic? In other words, what is the issue you are trying to resolve. Maybe we can help.
Canyon
Forum: Chassis and Running Gear 11-16-2023, 02:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 491
Posted By aguablanco
There are many videos on the internet that will...

There are many videos on the internet that will teach you how to measure the bolt pattern. You can find one here https://www.cokertire.com/bolt-pattern
Canyon
Forum: New Member Introductions 11-16-2023, 02:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 392
Posted By aguablanco
RV plumbing and house plumbing aren't that...

RV plumbing and house plumbing aren't that different. If you have a sink, shower and toilet you probably have 3 cold water lines, 2 hot water lines and 2 drain lines. I just remodeled my entire 2010...
Forum: Dutchmen News 11-05-2023, 02:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 824
Posted By aguablanco
Weight that is distributed between the axles is...

Weight that is distributed between the axles is still weight. It's like a ton of bricks vs a ton of feathers. It's still a ton. After some reading I believe the vehicle has a cargo rating of...
Forum: Dutchmen News 11-04-2023, 09:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 824
Posted By aguablanco
Tow rating tells you nothing. What is the cargo...

Tow rating tells you nothing. What is the cargo carrying capacity? That is your determining factor. As a side note, virtually no one tows a completely empty trailer. Clothes, food, beverages, tools,...
Forum: Toy Hauler 08-17-2023, 02:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 491
Posted By aguablanco
Be sure to buy the polycarbonate type. These will...

Be sure to buy the polycarbonate type. These will not turn brittle in the sun.
Aguablanco
Forum: Travel Trailer 08-03-2023, 07:01 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,083
Posted By aguablanco
Thanks for coming back. Hope you enjoy the new...

Thanks for coming back. Hope you enjoy the new home.
Aguablanco
Forum: Travel Trailer 07-30-2023, 12:17 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,083
Posted By aguablanco
Where did you go Scharlene? Inquiring minds want...

Where did you go Scharlene? Inquiring minds want some closure on this issue please.
Aguablanco
Forum: Travel Trailer 07-26-2023, 03:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,083
Posted By aguablanco
I still don't see how a lever, like the handle...

I still don't see how a lever, like the handle lock, is turning itself. Not being judgemental but I would suggest that you are inadvertently locking the door on your way out. I know, I have done it...
Forum: Travel Trailer 07-26-2023, 06:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,083
Posted By aguablanco
Unless its one of the keypad locks I am not...

Unless its one of the keypad locks I am not seeing how a deadbolt is turning itself. There has to be more info.
Aguablanco
Forum: Towing Talk 07-20-2023, 08:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 686
Posted By aguablanco
I have changed my awning fabric twice and it is...

I have changed my awning fabric twice and it is really very easy. It is not the Space Shuttle. There are plenty of videos on YouTube. It did help that I owned a garage door business for a few decades...
Forum: General RV Related Discussions 07-20-2023, 06:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,215
Posted By aguablanco
I have been/are a member of many different...

I have been/are a member of many different forums. RV, whitewater rafting, outdoor and ebike to name a few. I have come to the conclusion that the most questions on any forum come from newbs. This is...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 05-27-2023, 10:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,264
Posted By aguablanco
This is the best list I found of refrigerator...

This is the best list I found of refrigerator sizes. https://www.arprv.com/norcold-dometic-cross-reference.php
Hope it helps.
Forum: General RV Related Discussions 04-02-2023, 02:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 952
Posted By aguablanco
A point regarding the above post. While tow...

A point regarding the above post. While tow ratings have some bearing on what a truck should be towing they are not the defining number. Payload capacity is much more important. As an example, my Ram...
Forum: General RV Related Discussions 04-01-2023, 09:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 952
Posted By aguablanco
A quick Google search shows that your payload...

A quick Google search shows that your payload capacity is between 1509# and 1580# so let's take 1540# as a base. 6000# trailer X12% for tongue weight equals 720#. Two adults ~300#, you can adjust...
Forum: New Member Introductions 02-13-2023, 06:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,399
Posted By aguablanco
I would offer that if you have the electric...

I would offer that if you have the electric awning you should keep it retracted unless it is being used, even if you have the auto-retract feature for wind. I have the older manual style awning,...
Forum: General RV Related Discussions 09-18-2022, 06:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,841
Posted By aguablanco
If it were me I would check to see if the tires...

If it were me I would check to see if the tires and/or the stabilizer jacks hadn't sunk into the ground some causing the door frame to warp. Just a guess.
Canyon
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 07-13-2022, 10:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,364
Posted By aguablanco
I've always wondered why aluminum is not a more...

I've always wondered why aluminum is not a more prevalent roofing material. Can't be torn and would last almost forever. I understand the added expense at time of installation but there would be very...
Forum: General RV Related Discussions 05-21-2022, 09:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,751
Posted By aguablanco
Why not not just drop the entire piece of...

Why not not just drop the entire piece of coroplast?

Canyon
Forum: Ultra-Lite 03-26-2022, 11:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,224
Posted By aguablanco
Put some water in the fresh water tank, turn on...

Put some water in the fresh water tank, turn on pump and open faucet and follow the noise to the water pump.
Canyon
Forum: General RV Related Discussions 03-26-2022, 02:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,521
Posted By aguablanco
I used thps one...

I used thps one https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DQT1FVZ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Has been serving me well for 2 years. It is pretty quiet as well.
Canyon
Forum: Towing Talk 02-09-2022, 05:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,872
Posted By aguablanco
Actually almost everyone recommends 12% hitch...

Actually almost everyone recommends 12% hitch weight. Towing capacity means almost nothing. Cargo carrying capacity is the determining factor for what can be safely towed.I would bet that you CCC is...
Forum: Campgrounds, Waysides and Resorts 01-30-2022, 06:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,696
Posted By aguablanco
Looks like a good one as well.

Looks like a good one as well.
Forum: Campgrounds, Waysides and Resorts 01-30-2022, 05:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,696
Posted By aguablanco
Usery Mountain is a good one and McDowell...

Usery Mountain is a good one and McDowell Mountain is another one. Both are relatively close to a lot of fields and they are in beautiful locations. I believe that both only offer water and electric,...
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