Topic for a Grand Design Rally Seminar

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I have been ask to speak at The Grand Fair in Cashmere, WA. 2025.

If you wanted to go to a seminar at a rally, what topic would you want to learn more about?

I need some ideas about what people want to learn more about. Thanks, KEN
 

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what part of RVing do you have the most knowledge/experience or is your most enjoyment ?It doesn't matter what your presentation is just that you show your passion for the theme you choose, imho
 
what part of RVing do you have the most knowledge/experience or is your most enjoyment ?It doesn't matter what your presentation is just that you show your passion for the theme you choose, imho
Thanks.
I'm sort of a jack of all trades kind of person.
Diagnosing and fixing a problem are fun.

KEN
 
Then do a talk about troubleshooting in general. How to examine a problem and determine the root cause. Through methodical, logical thinking and testing. Not...well, I'll buy this part first because Bill over there replaced it on his trailer and his works now.
I've been thinking about this troubleshooting idea.
You might have a hard time troubleshooting electrical problems, so I'm going to teach how to use a voltmeter.

More to come, KEN
 
I've been thinking about this troubleshooting idea.
You might have a hard time troubleshooting electrical problems, so I'm going to teach how to use a voltmeter.

More to come, KEN
I, personally, think that's an excellent topic. Maybe put in some instructions/examples of a clamp-on amp meter, and maybe a non-contact voltage detector. None of which are expensive tools to have, and are almost all necessary to troubleshoot electrical problems.
 
I'd ask the person who asked you to speak what they had in mind.

Or - how to relocate a Furrion temp sensor from the unit to a wall.

Or - how to check a frame for "hot skin".

Or - how you plan for a trip

or - how to not use tank chemicals in favor of lots of water to keep them fresh and flushed

or - how to make use of a spotter when backing up

or - why people pulling RVs shouldn't hog the middle lane of a 3 lane highway when the right hand lane is clear and not in a busy area.

or - apps used for planning, sightseeing, tracking trips
 
I, personally, think that's an excellent topic. Maybe put in some instructions/examples of a clamp-on amp meter, and maybe a non-contact voltage detector. None of which are expensive tools to have, and are almost all necessary to troubleshoot electrical problems.
Thanks Howard.
Great idea on the magic stick as I call it. I think I have 2 or 3 that I could let the class play with.
KEN
 
I'd ask the person who asked you to speak what they had in mind.

Or - how to relocate a Furrion temp sensor from the unit to a wall.

Or - how to check a frame for "hot skin".

Or - how you plan for a trip

or - how to not use tank chemicals in favor of lots of water to keep them fresh and flushed

or - how to make use of a spotter when backing up

or - why people pulling RVs shouldn't hog the middle lane of a 3 lane highway when the right hand lane is clear and not in a busy area.

or - apps used for planning, sightseeing, tracking trips
Those are all great ideas Larry.
Tank Rangers will be there to clean rv black and gray tanks and probably a seminar too.
I did ask the wagonmaster and she said it was up to me. She will like the voltmeter idea and probably attend.

KEN
 
Imo, talking about how to use a voltmeter would be very useful to a lot of people. A lot of people look at using a voltmeter as a scary endeavour.
If for some reason a person had trouble with; oh lets say hydraulic jacks and they called Lippert. The first thing Lippert is going to ask; is what's the voltage from here to there.
Thanks, KEN
 
If you choose to do the topic of how to use a voltmeter, preface the instructions with sound electrical safety fundamentals first. People that are not familiar with electrical systems and/or know very little about Electrical stuff are afraid of electricity in general, thus the hesitancy to learn/use voltmeters or multi-meters. Hopefully have enough background in electrical to talk about that first. If not, hit me up for some guidance....I'd be glad to help.
 
If you choose to do the topic of how to use a voltmeter, preface the instructions with sound electrical safety fundamentals first. People that are not familiar with electrical systems and/or know very little about Electrical stuff are afraid of electricity in general, thus the hesitancy to learn/use voltmeters or multi-meters. Hopefully have enough background in electrical to talk about that first. If not, hit me up for some guidance....I'd be glad to help.
Thanks for the offer and I agree about the fear factor. Fear is there for a reason and teaching safety helps build confidence.
My background is being an appliance technician for 32 years plus. I worked for a company that had coin washers and dryers in apartments and college dorms laundry rooms, plus some laundromats. I was the guy that the other techs called when they couldn't figure out how to fix the problem.

Thanks, KEN
 
I'd ask the person who asked you to speak what they had in mind.

Or - how to relocate a Furrion temp sensor from the unit to a wall.

Or - how to check a frame for "hot skin".

Or - how you plan for a trip

or - how to not use tank chemicals in favor of lots of water to keep them fresh and flushed

or - how to make use of a spotter when backing up

or - why people pulling RVs shouldn't hog the middle lane of a 3 lane highway when the right hand lane is clear and not in a busy area.

or - apps used for planning, sightseeing, tracking trips
I’m guilty of this on occasion, for 2 primary reasons:
1). In heavy traffic, off-ramp/on-ramp traffic can get kinda hairy; a lot of people have no clue about towing a heavy rig and will cut you off, slam on brakes in front of you, can’t figure out “merge”, etc.
2). I tend to seek the smoothest lane. Been over most of the country, and as a general rule, a lot of our roads just suck. Pulling a heavy load over a rough is stressful, on the rig and me, and tiring.
All that said, when the conditions are different, I stay in the right lane. 😁
 

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