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Today, 07:28 PMI used a bottle jack and some 2x6 blocks. Raised the stabilizers first, then the tongue an inch or so. I didn't have to rotate the jack.4 replies | 125 view(s)
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Yesterday, 03:45 PMThat most likely means that the neutral wire (white) is loose/disconnected somewhere. I'd start at the GFI outlet, then go on down the line. You may...3 replies | 138 view(s)
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04-21-2024, 01:58 PMNormally, one GFI outlet has one or more outlets downstream from it, and all would be on one circuit breaker. If one GFI outlet is not working, and...3 replies | 138 view(s)
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04-21-2024, 01:46 PMTo clarify, the cut-off switch is between the solar panels and the controller. Then I have a fuse between the controller and the MultiPlus II.7 replies | 376 view(s)
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04-20-2024, 08:27 PMkb0zke replied to a thread Besides a handgun, what form of RV protection do you have ready if needed? in General Discussion"Did you have a case where people were bothering you or was this a hypothetical you've prepared for, just in case?" That discussion was because of...44 replies | 1894 view(s)
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04-20-2024, 08:16 PMkb0zke replied to a thread Stupid question, do I need to carry a 2nd water hose? in New To RV'ing, Purchase Questions & General ConcernsWe're fulltimers and just now starting to try boondocking. Our water system is a bit more elaborate than most because of that. I carry several...14 replies | 583 view(s)
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04-20-2024, 08:05 PMkb0zke replied to a thread Besides a handgun, what form of RV protection do you have ready if needed? in General DiscussionInteresting question. A gun can be a useful tool IF all necessary conditions are met. Those include: proper training, having the loaded,...44 replies | 1894 view(s)
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04-20-2024, 02:42 PMI had to add a switch to the factory solar system, so ours was evidentially intended to stay on all the time. Now, with the larger array and larger...7 replies | 376 view(s)
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04-19-2024, 07:54 PMThat's pretty much what I added to my trailer. The handle is right there, so I can easily see that it is closed before removing the cap. Makes for...21 replies | 41898 view(s)
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04-18-2024, 11:16 AMHacienda in Las Cruces is a resort-type park, so there are lots of amenities and prices to match. It is very convenient to Holiday World, though,...22 replies | 2722 view(s)
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04-17-2024, 08:10 PMWhile poking around underneath the trailer I saw our LP port for the first time. It has what appears to be a ball valve (handle turns 90*) and it was...7 replies | 867 view(s)
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04-17-2024, 08:02 PMWe typically start a travel day with pretty close to a normal breakfast. The biggest exception is that we normally make our own juice, but on travel...35 replies | 2844 view(s)
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04-17-2024, 12:58 PMkb0zke replied to a thread Should I wait for the 2025 model? in New To RV'ing, Purchase Questions & General ConcernsIn January, 2023, we bought a brand-new 2022 trailer. Supposedly we got a discount because it was a year old, and it still had the full warranty.4 replies | 540 view(s)
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04-17-2024, 12:54 PM"Just curious, where do you stay in Cruces?" When we're there we stay at Hacienda. Probably won't stay there anymore, because the Escapees park in...22 replies | 2722 view(s)
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04-15-2024, 07:03 PMkb0zke replied to a thread Solar Panel Placement Myths: Debunking "Best Practices" in Solar Systems and GeneratorsI don't see any links in the original post. For now, I'm going to treat it as a legitimate question. I suspect that others might be wondering about...9 replies | 644 view(s)
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04-15-2024, 06:51 PMWe are actually a bit low on the street side. I finally gave in and we pulled the kitchen slide in, at least for a couple of hours.22 replies | 2722 view(s)
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04-15-2024, 01:45 PMSince you are out of warranty (unless you have an extended one), the costs of repairs are on you. If you are somewhat handy, maybe you and your wife...1 replies | 125 view(s)
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04-15-2024, 12:20 PMWe're getting some breezes today, 35 gusting to 50 mph. Those breezes are coming straight at the street side of the trailer, so two slides get the...22 replies | 2722 view(s)
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04-14-2024, 05:58 PMkb0zke replied to a thread Full Timing Life Maintenance, Repair, Upgrades in Full Timing your Grand Design RVEvery item crossed off the list is replaced by three that are added.1 replies | 261 view(s)
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04-14-2024, 05:55 PMkb0zke replied to a thread I will have somewhat complicated questions... in Electrical System and WiringWelcome, John. Sounds like you are going to do quite a bit to customize your trailer. Have fun and don't get too frustrated when you find some of the...12 replies | 1348 view(s)
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04-14-2024, 05:31 PMWe each carry a full set of keys with us at all times. Our first vehicle with a "smart" key was our 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. I asked the dealer...38 replies | 2600 view(s)
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04-12-2024, 05:08 PMWonder what that MB L 4500 R costs. Pretty sure it isn't street-legal, though, but put a bunch of solar panels and batteries on it and it ought to be...13 replies | 1644 view(s)
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04-10-2024, 07:14 PMI do use a pair of X-Chocks between the tires. The electric stabilizers rest on a stack of treated 2x6 boards. If we're fairly level I put a stack of...5 replies | 347 view(s)
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04-09-2024, 02:41 PMOur trailer shakes whenever someone walks around in it, and has since new. I've been told that it is due to the length of the trailer, which makes...5 replies | 347 view(s)
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04-08-2024, 12:14 PMJust had a mechanic here to look at our trailer. He says that the springs and axles are in good shape. The concrete pad is mostly level, but there...19 replies | 1821 view(s)
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04-08-2024, 12:09 PMkb0zke replied to a thread Keys for storage areas are very generic. I probably have your key in General Tech TopicsOur trailer has one key that fits the door and bays. Since we're full-timers we rarely leave the trailer for any length of time. We lock the door,...24 replies | 2574 view(s)
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04-07-2024, 09:02 PMSeveral threads on this topic, as it affects most of us. The simplest solution is to get a stick with the proper end that will extend your arm. A...2 replies | 231 view(s)
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04-07-2024, 08:55 PMkb0zke replied to a thread Hello from Texas - stolen trailer in Welcome Mat | New Member IntroductionsI'll let the lawyers battle out the responsibility part. Theft of all sorts of recreational vehicles is up. Usually, though, it is high-end trailers...10 replies | 1841 view(s)
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04-06-2024, 02:34 PM"Start by removing the aerator if your faucet has one." I don't know why, but faucets that aren't used for a few months seem to clog the aerators....28 replies | 2422 view(s)
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04-05-2024, 01:14 PMWe used Blue Ox towbars and base plates when we had the MH. When we bought our trailer the dealer asked what we wanted for a hitch. I said I wanted a...29 replies | 2291 view(s)
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Howard and Peggy
2019 Momentum 351M, and 2018 RAM Cummins dually 6-speed.
His: 1999 Honda Interceptor
Hers: 2013 Spyder ST-S
2019 Momentum 351M, and 2018 RAM Cummins dually 6-speed.
His: 1999 Honda Interceptor
Hers: 2013 Spyder ST-S
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