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04-21-2024, 07:19 PMorbiker replied to a thread best routes and campgrounds in northern CA and up the pacific NW? in Campgrounds, Destinations and RV Trip PlanningI'm glad you enjoyed the Umpqua Lighthouse and tour. Hopefully you got some great pictures. KEN17 replies | 2320 view(s)
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04-21-2024, 05:32 PMI 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....37 replies | 2244 view(s) -
04-21-2024, 05:17 PMlorend replied to a thread best routes and campgrounds in northern CA and up the pacific NW? in Campgrounds, Destinations and RV Trip PlanningHi 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....17 replies | 2320 view(s)
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04-21-2024, 05:11 PMlorend replied to a thread best routes and campgrounds in northern CA and up the pacific NW? in Campgrounds, Destinations and RV Trip PlanningHi 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...17 replies | 2320 view(s)
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04-20-2024, 02:16 PMorbiker replied to a thread best routes and campgrounds in northern CA and up the pacific NW? in Campgrounds, Destinations and RV Trip PlanningHi 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...17 replies | 2320 view(s)
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04-17-2024, 06:05 AMDid you check your GFI outlet?7 replies | 323 view(s)
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04-14-2024, 07:26 AMel Rojo replied to a thread Anyone Else Getting Tired of all the Posts being "Moved'?? in General DiscussionI 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...37 replies | 2964 view(s)
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04-12-2024, 03:56 PMYou 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...10 replies | 708 view(s) -
04-12-2024, 06:32 AMI 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...8 replies | 282 view(s)
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04-11-2024, 07:25 PMIts 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...10 replies | 708 view(s)
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04-11-2024, 07:19 PMThe white part you see inside is the cone washer, it looks partially crushed. You can purchase the washers and replace without removing the black...10 replies | 708 view(s)
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04-11-2024, 06:59 PMI 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,...10 replies | 708 view(s)
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04-11-2024, 08:04 AMFT4NOW replied to a thread Parents in towable RVs, how do you keep young kids occupied in the truck for hours? in General DiscussionWe mix it up, sometimes tablets or Nintendo Switch, audio books that we all listen over the truck speakers, coloring books or school activity books.10 replies | 992 view(s)
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04-03-2024, 07:20 AMLoose ground somewhere.3 replies | 247 view(s)
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03-31-2024, 10:23 AMPaintles dent repair.9 replies | 732 view(s)
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03-27-2024, 05:01 PMAre 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. ...61 replies | 7998 view(s)
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03-27-2024, 04:47 PMlorend replied to a thread West Yellowstone to Redwoods National Park in Campgrounds, Destinations and RV Trip PlanningYou 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...4 replies | 433 view(s)
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03-27-2024, 06:52 AMYou can do it online. TXdot.gov18 replies | 4084 view(s)
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03-25-2024, 06:59 PMThe 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...21 replies | 2466 view(s)
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03-25-2024, 06:50 PMlorend replied to a thread West Yellowstone to Redwoods National Park in Campgrounds, Destinations and RV Trip PlanningWhen 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...4 replies | 433 view(s)
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03-25-2024, 06:36 PMlorend replied to a thread Would you buy again. in New To RV'ing, Purchase Questions & General ConcernsWow. 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...65 replies | 7785 view(s)
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03-22-2024, 09:47 AMI 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,...26 replies | 2932 view(s)
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03-21-2024, 04:20 PMSorry 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...26 replies | 2932 view(s)
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03-18-2024, 10:17 AMBummer 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...35 replies | 4073 view(s)
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03-18-2024, 08:59 AMel Rojo replied to a thread Anyone Else Getting Tired of all the Posts being "Moved'?? in General DiscussionI agree with Hoppy...so ditto ditto. :cool: We've got a great bunch of moderators. Thanks for the time you spend.37 replies | 2964 view(s)
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03-16-2024, 08:15 AMYou 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....5 replies | 459 view(s)
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03-13-2024, 11:16 AMThose 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...15 replies | 1925 view(s)
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03-11-2024, 08:36 AMMy guesstimate on ours is around 80,000 by keeping a mental track of tire purchases.33 replies | 4511 view(s)
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03-11-2024, 01:58 AMIf 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...15 replies | 1925 view(s)
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About orbiker
- 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
FULL TIME RV'er Nov 2021
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
FULL TIME RV'er Nov 2021
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01-16-2024
- 02:59 PM - orbiker mentioned traveldawg in post What did you do to your Grand Design today?...water heater too. traveldawg Did you shim the pla...
09-18-2023
- 11:54 PM - Tallone mentioned orbiker in post New to me, GD Solitude 374TH Owner Introorbiker Thanks for the info...
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- 10:59 AM - ajg617 mentioned orbiker in post Photography - show off your shots!...r Old Faithful. As orbiker said, the Inn was st...
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07-22-2022
- 02:44 PM - Canyonlight mentioned orbiker in post Schwintek Slide on 397thsMaybe Ken orbiker will check in and ha...
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- 07:43 AM - Canyonlight mentioned orbiker in post Triple axle Solitude?...r a few years. Ken orbiker has one and there we...
05-25-2022
- 07:11 AM - Canyonlight mentioned orbiker in post Oregon Hells Canyon OverlookKen orbiker is from Oregon and c...
07-10-2021
- 06:41 AM - Ynot4me2 mentioned orbiker in post Slide Extends Fine - Won't Retract Without PushingI'd try what orbiker mentioned but from t...
01-28-2021
- 11:00 PM - ThePowells mentioned orbiker in post Now the dryer has quit.Hi Sparky, As orbiker mentioned, are you s...
12-31-2020
- 02:56 PM - Canyonlight mentioned orbiker in post 374TH Thoughts...ry everyone! Ken orbiker has a 374 as well. ...
12-05-2020
- 07:00 PM - CoChris mentioned orbiker in post Where is my converter-charger...he converter. See @orbikers second picture and ...
11-18-2020
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11-16-2020
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09-12-2020
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09-09-2020
- 04:09 PM - CoChris mentioned orbiker in post Problems with auto leveling system and hydraulic slideouts...ircuit breaker. As orbiker said, follow the red...
07-12-2020
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- 10:18 PM - orbiker mentioned Shawn and Rhonda in post A Walkthrough From Hell,Shawn and Rhonda This is a great dis...
01-22-2020
- 11:34 AM - Canyonlight mentioned orbiker in post Show us Your Rig!...osts !) and so does orbiker (Ken) as I recall. ...
10-20-2019
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06-02-2019
- 05:12 AM - manofslip mentioned orbiker in post Battery - Overcharging Battery with a dead cellHello Ken , orbiker Thank you for the...
04-21-2024
- 07:19 PM - orbiker quoted lorend in post best routes and campgrounds in northern CA and up the pacific NW?Hi Ken, we really enjoyed m...
- 05:17 PM - lorend quoted orbiker in post best routes and campgrounds in northern CA and up the pacific NW?Hi Lorend. Thanks for stoppi...
04-20-2024
- 02:16 PM - orbiker quoted lorend in post best routes and campgrounds in northern CA and up the pacific NW?...d park to stay? Hi Lorend. Thanks for stopping...
01-31-2024
- 05:43 PM - lorend quoted orbiker in post best routes and campgrounds in northern CA and up the pacific NW?Just know; Northern CA has s...
01-24-2024
- 07:23 AM - ktnissen quoted orbiker in post Converter to Bus Bar issueHow is the converter wired t...
01-23-2024
- 10:44 PM - orbiker quoted wannabervin in post Faucet DisassemblyThanks, but the flow rate is the...
- 10:14 PM - orbiker quoted ktnissen in post Converter to Bus Bar issueIt is not drawing it is the C...
- 09:31 PM - orbiker quoted BobWestdorp in post best routes and campgrounds in northern CA and up the pacific NW?Thanks Ken. We appreciate your ...
01-17-2024
- 05:44 PM - traveldawg quoted orbiker in post What did you do to your Grand Design today?Our water heater sits on a s...
- 11:11 AM - orbiker quoted traveldawg in post What did you do to your Grand Design today?Not sure what screws you are re...
- 08:45 AM - traveldawg quoted orbiker in post What did you do to your Grand Design today?Thanks for the great details...
01-16-2024
- 09:07 PM - orbiker quoted traveldawg in post What did you do to your Grand Design today?...water heater too. traveldawg Did you shim the pla...
- 07:29 PM - traveldawg quoted orbiker in post What did you do to your Grand Design today?I have the gap at the outsid...
- 03:25 PM - orbiker quoted Grand Master IceMan in post where to place Heat Lamp to help with freezing conditionsThanks, but I live in a small town and e...
- 03:15 PM - orbiker quoted Grand Master IceMan in post where to place Heat Lamp to help with freezing conditionsHello, We're expecting another hard fre...
- 02:59 PM - orbiker quoted BWSTGDS in post What did you do to your Grand Design today?I need to do this. Same sag...
01-08-2024
- 08:42 PM - orbiker quoted skippypg in post Camco Catalytic Heater Repair.It turns out the thread is 8m...
01-06-2024
- 02:59 AM - huntindog quoted orbiker in post "Spine" coming out of awning trackThis thread is the closest I...
01-05-2024
- 06:24 PM - orbiker quoted huntindog in post "Spine" coming out of awning track...wning issue. Since Huntindog has had 2 awnings re...
11-25-2023
- 01:21 PM - Akfiredog377 quoted orbiker in post Need help with dryer partsIf all the connections to th...
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