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09-02-2011, 06:49 AM
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Rivet Master
2000 31' Land Yacht
Central
, Florida
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 1,489
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Do you have a "must have" piece of equipment for Motorhome?
Maybe this could be a place to recommend equipment for a better MH'ing experience, especially if it is at a great price. This would also be a good place to recommend specialized tools.
Paul recommended this one.
PSIClops XL-180
PSIClops XL-180.
Used to make sure you have the same pressures in two tires.
Nicely made. less than $25 shipped on eBay.
There are other models, but you want the XL-180.
Paul
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09-03-2011, 12:33 PM
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Rivet Master
1984 34.5' Airstream 345
Foothill Ranch
, California
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 4,695
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I have just got mine on his recommendation.
Awesome piece of kit, and a must have!
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My name is Steve.... and I am an Alumaholic!
Working in my Garage is like playing TETRIS with Tools!
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09-05-2011, 07:15 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1986 34.5' Airstream 345
Key West
, Florida
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 168
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This Flojet pump has been the best investment saving $20 + every time I use it.
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09-06-2011, 08:33 PM
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Rivet Master
1979 31' Sovereign
Northeastern
, Kentucky
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 627
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How does the flojet save $$?
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09-06-2011, 08:52 PM
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Rivet Master
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Saint Petersburg
, Florida
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 1,702
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Here's what I'm considering next for a large $ purchase. Anyone have a TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System)? Realize that I want this, but really don't plan on any 'long' trips (over 100 miles away) for the next year or so. Want to get MoHo sorted out before I leave the state for extended trip. Thanks, Derek
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09-06-2011, 09:13 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1986 34.5' Airstream 345
Key West
, Florida
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 168
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KYAirstream
How does the flojet save $$?
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Here in the Keys, people look at you funny when you stop on a bridge and pull the dump handle I was running to an RV park at least twice a month to use their dump station. There are only 3 (dump stations) in the lower Keys and and least expensive one charges $25 per use. I now can simply pump my unmentionables to the clean out on my house.
P.S. I was spending another $15+ in gas just to get to the dump station.
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09-07-2011, 04:28 AM
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Rivet Master
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Saint Petersburg
, Florida
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 1,702
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AirRowan
Here in the Keys, people look at you funny when you stop on a bridge and pull the dump handle I was running to an RV park at least twice a month to use their dump station. There are only 3 (dump stations) in the lower Keys and and least expensive one charges $25 per use. I now can simply pump my unmentionables to the clean out on my house.
P.S. I was spending another $15+ in gas just to get to the dump station.
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I've got 'Full-Timer' friends you have the same set-up (macerator) It's made things convenient for those un-convenient moments!
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09-07-2011, 06:20 AM
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Rivet Master
1970 27' Overlander
Espanola
, Full Timer
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 1,753
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Speaking of tire air pressure...what IS the tire pressure supposed to be?
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09-07-2011, 06:39 AM
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Rivet Master
1982 28' Airstream 280
Port Angeles
, Washington
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,943
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Quote:
Originally Posted by crazeevw
Here's what I'm considering next for a large $ purchase. Anyone have a TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System)? Realize that I want this, but really don't plan on any 'long' trips (over 100 miles away) for the next year or so. Want to get MoHo sorted out before I leave the state for extended trip. Thanks, Derek
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I use one of these Transportation Safety Products They are spendy but reading about how some of the other units work I spent the bucks. I really like that you can add air without removing the unit. Watching the pressure and temperature change while runnung down the highway is very interesting. Equalizing the pressure while cold standing still sounds good but it doesn't stay that way on the highway. Hitting the brakes a few times will warm up the inner duals and sun has a big effect. Park for a while on a hot sunny day and temp and pressure go way up. The tires actually cool a bit going down the highway. Bottom line is I highly recommend it.
Cheers, Dan
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09-07-2011, 06:47 AM
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Rivet Master
1982 28' Airstream 280
Port Angeles
, Washington
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,943
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Airbuckled
Speaking of tire air pressure...what IS the tire pressure supposed to be?
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The best way is to weigh the load on each tire individually and go to the tire manufacturers web site and they have a chart giving tire pressure for the load on the tire. Vehicle manufacturers consider fuel economy, ride and handleing charactoristics while tire manufactures use what's best for the tire. Usually today both numbers are pretty close but it wasn't always that way.
Cheers, Dan
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09-07-2011, 09:33 AM
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1 Rivet Member
Bloomington
, Minnesota
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 19
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Questions for those with Tire monitors:
How many PSI of change before you make the decision to pull over?
What is the most you have ever seen PSI change while driving?
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09-07-2011, 12:28 PM
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Rivet Master
2000 31' Land Yacht
Central
, Florida
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 1,489
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Just got my package, PSIClops XL-180
Ordered on ebay the 2nd, for a 24.25 item with free shipping, cost them 11.74 in shipping, Chinese product so I hope it will hold up on usage, it appears to be well made as described by Paul. thanks.
Now if I could only find as good a deal on a TPMS, not interested at the prices I have seen so far. Cheap alternate is my IR lazer thermometer, I can shoot the tires in three spots and determine temp across the thread. Harbor Freight always has them on sale.
If you haven't tried troubleshooting, the IR thermometer can pinpoint problems in radiator, a/c, tires, brakes, and verify temperature gauges on the dash.
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09-07-2011, 07:49 PM
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Rivet Master
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Saint Petersburg
, Florida
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 1,702
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DaveFL
Maybe this could be a place to recommend equipment for a better MH'ing experience, especially if it is at a great price. This would also be a good place to recommend specialized tools.
Paul recommended this one.
PSIClops XL-180
PSIClops XL-180.
Used to make sure you have the same pressures in two tires.
Nicely made. less than $25 shipped on eBay.
There are other models, but you want the XL-180.
Paul
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Mine arrived today!
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09-07-2011, 07:52 PM
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Rivet Master
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Saint Petersburg
, Florida
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 1,702
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DaveFL
Just got my package, PSIClops XL-180
Ordered on ebay the 2nd, for a 24.25 item with free shipping, cost them 11.74 in shipping, Chinese product so I hope it will hold up on usage, it appears to be well made as described by Paul. thanks.
Now if I could only find as good a deal on a TPMS, not interested at the prices I have seen so far. Cheap alternate is my IR lazer thermometer, I can shoot the tires in three spots and determine temp across the thread. Harbor Freight always has them on sale.
If you haven't tried troubleshooting, the IR thermometer can pinpoint problems in radiator, a/c, tires, brakes, and verify temperature gauges on the dash.
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Wow Dave,
That looks awesome. If you're able to find any TPMS systems that are of good build quality and a decent price, love to know about them. Thanks, Derek
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09-09-2011, 04:35 PM
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Rivet Master
1982 28' Airstream 280
Port Angeles
, Washington
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,943
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Quote:
Originally Posted by drfw
Questions for those with Tire monitors:
How many PSI of change before you make the decision to pull over?
What is the most you have ever seen PSI change while driving?
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I don't worry too much about over inflation. Tires are usually spec'd at "cold inflation pressure." They know they are going to heat up and I'm sure they are heavily tested in the desert heat. I have seen a 15 psi. increase on a hot day. Decrease in pressure is another issue. I have monitor alarm set at a 5 psi. drop in pressure.
Cheers, Dan
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