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04-21-2024, 07:19 PM

orbiker replied to a thread best routes and campgrounds in northern CA and up the pacific NW? in Campgrounds, Destinations and RV Trip Planning

I'm glad you enjoyed the Umpqua Lighthouse and tour. Hopefully you got some great pictures. KEN

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04-21-2024, 05:32 PM

lorend replied to a thread Do you bring spare keys with you on the road? in General Discussion

I have always been a little paranoid about locking myself out when in the middle of nowhere. We ended up going with the RV doorlocks with the combo....

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04-21-2024, 05:17 PM

lorend replied to a thread best routes and campgrounds in northern CA and up the pacific NW? in Campgrounds, Destinations and RV Trip Planning

Hi Ken, we really enjoyed meeting your wife and yourself. Your wife did a great job with the tour. She endured all the oddball questions I had. lol....

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04-21-2024, 05:11 PM

lorend replied to a thread best routes and campgrounds in northern CA and up the pacific NW? in Campgrounds, Destinations and RV Trip Planning

Hi Bob, we just completed the trip from Reno to Redding to the Redwoods then north on 101. We tried to stop at Lassen National park but we were...

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04-20-2024, 02:16 PM

orbiker replied to a thread best routes and campgrounds in northern CA and up the pacific NW? in Campgrounds, Destinations and RV Trip Planning

Hi Lorend. Thanks for stopping by the lighthouse and saying hi. It was nice to meet you and your wife. I hope you enjoyed the tour of the...

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04-17-2024, 06:05 AM

el Rojo replied to a thread Fridge Issues in Appliances

Did you check your GFI outlet?

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04-14-2024, 07:26 AM

el Rojo replied to a thread Anyone Else Getting Tired of all the Posts being "Moved'?? in General Discussion

I monitor "Quick Links" and under that "Todays Posts". It does the same thing. I'm the second oldest member on here and I couldn't answer your...

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04-12-2024, 03:56 PM

FT4NOW replied to a thread Seeping toilet (minor) in Plumbing and Water Systems

You could always purchase a new 1/2" pex fitting and take the washer out and install it in the currently installed fitting. Id say just swap the...

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04-12-2024, 06:32 AM

FT4NOW replied to a thread Mounting systems for motorbikes in garage in General Discussion

I used the Bolt It On for 4 dirtbikes in my 399, worked great, i did need to install new floor D rings for where i wanted the bar installed, mainly...

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04-11-2024, 07:25 PM

FT4NOW replied to a thread Seeping toilet (minor) in Plumbing and Water Systems

Its actually a well discussed issue on this forum. The outside diameter of the pex fitting is too small when compared to the inside diamter of the...

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04-11-2024, 07:19 PM

FT4NOW replied to a thread Seeping toilet (minor) in Plumbing and Water Systems

The white part you see inside is the cone washer, it looks partially crushed. You can purchase the washers and replace without removing the black...

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04-11-2024, 06:59 PM

FT4NOW replied to a thread Seeping toilet (minor) in Plumbing and Water Systems

I would ensure the system is pressurized with water and see if you can determine where the leak originated. Those valves are not uncommon to fail,...

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04-11-2024, 08:04 AM

FT4NOW replied to a thread Parents in towable RVs, how do you keep young kids occupied in the truck for hours? in General Discussion

We mix it up, sometimes tablets or Nintendo Switch, audio books that we all listen over the truck speakers, coloring books or school activity books.

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04-03-2024, 07:20 AM

el Rojo replied to a thread Onan 5500 Starter will not engage in Solar Systems and Generators

Loose ground somewhere.

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03-31-2024, 10:23 AM

el Rojo replied to a thread Looking for help with hail damage in General Discussion

Paintles dent repair.

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03-27-2024, 05:01 PM

lorend replied to a thread Re-pack bearings necessary? in Axles, Brakes, and Suspension

Are you starting to feel like you asked a question like which ice cream is better, chocolate or vanilla? And somebody else will say strawberry. lol. ...

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03-27-2024, 04:47 PM

lorend replied to a thread West Yellowstone to Redwoods National Park in Campgrounds, Destinations and RV Trip Planning

You are right in that there is no easy way to the Redwoods from Yellowstone. Considering that you want to see Tahoe on the way back I would think...

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03-27-2024, 06:52 AM

el Rojo replied to a thread Texas Safety Inspection change (Sept 2023) in General Discussion

You can do it online. TXdot.gov

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03-25-2024, 06:59 PM

lorend replied to a thread Glacier NP Trip in Campgrounds, Destinations and RV Trip Planning

The East side of Glacier usually does not have as many visitors but it also has fewer campgrounds. A lot of people would think that the West side is...

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03-25-2024, 06:50 PM

lorend replied to a thread West Yellowstone to Redwoods National Park in Campgrounds, Destinations and RV Trip Planning

When will you be making the trip and how much time do you have? How far are you wanting to travel? Might be able to offer some info with answers for...

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03-25-2024, 06:36 PM

lorend replied to a thread Would you buy again. in New To RV'ing, Purchase Questions & General Concerns

Wow. Looks like you would have to add almost 800lbs to the factory pin weight to get to 20%. That is almost unheard off. Most people are trying to...

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03-22-2024, 09:47 AM

lorend replied to a thread TPMS question in Tires

I still have my original Westlake tires on. This will be the last season with them. I keep mine covered but I like the idea of using the 303 on them,...

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03-21-2024, 04:20 PM

lorend replied to a thread TPMS question in Tires

Sorry to hear about the two damaged tires. I have been following Les Schwab advice for the last 40 years and have found them to be very good to deal...

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03-18-2024, 10:17 AM

lorend replied to a thread Tire upgrade in Tires

Bummer on having to change out tires on the side of the freeway. You do usually hear good things about the Goodyear tires. I have been looking at new...

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03-18-2024, 08:59 AM

el Rojo replied to a thread Anyone Else Getting Tired of all the Posts being "Moved'?? in General Discussion

I agree with Hoppy...so ditto ditto. :cool: We've got a great bunch of moderators. Thanks for the time you spend.

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03-16-2024, 08:15 AM

el Rojo replied to a thread Inverter Use in Electrical System and Wiring

You really need a battery monitor to see what the battery voltage/percentage is. If you discharge below 50% very much you will ruin the batteries....

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03-13-2024, 11:16 AM

lorend replied to a thread Is my Ram 2500 Enough for a 311BHS in Tow Vehicles

Those are some pretty good numbers. You obviously have never been accused of packing heavy. You are only getting to 15.5% on the pin weight which is...

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03-11-2024, 08:36 AM

el Rojo replied to a thread How many miles are on your 5th wheel? in General Discussion

My guesstimate on ours is around 80,000 by keeping a mental track of tire purchases.

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03-11-2024, 01:58 AM

lorend replied to a thread Is my Ram 2500 Enough for a 311BHS in Tow Vehicles

If you look just look at the example you gave with taking the rated pin weight and a 25% safety margin and the hitch coming to 3115 lbs, it only...

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Location:: Springfield, Oregon

Interests:: Full Time RV'er Nov. 2021

Occupation:: Retired Appliance Technician

Serial Number:: 573FS4334J1111074

Product Line:: Solitude

Model Year:: 2018

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Backpacker and tent camper all my life, including BSA as a kid and adult.
Motorcycle trips across the USA with a tent - 1978 to Present.
02-10-2005 - 2002 F350 SWD PSD and 2003 Citation 10'8S mostly for Crater Lake Ski Patrol.
10-29-2015 - 2016 Grand Design 380TH. It's HUGE compared to a camper.
10-19-2018 - traded truck for a 2016 Ram 3500 DRW Laramie CC 4 X 4 Long Box.
03-16-2019 - Traded Momentum for a New 2018 374TH-R Solitude
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