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Forum: On The Road... 08-13-2023, 06:52 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 575
Posted By Ted S.
RV City Mardi Gras, Mobile, AL; looking for temp parking in the City

Looking for parking in Mobile , Alabama just for an afternoon, spring 2024, want to show my kids downtown as we pass thru. I see there is this interesting spot where they have a Mardi Gras gathering...
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 06-17-2023, 12:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 642
Posted By Ted S.
Replacing Interior Rivets

Looks easy on YouTube, and I did a few. But some just don't grab anything. The the hole is too big or something, I have an assortment of rivets and none really work on some holes. Any tips?

Thank...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-12-2022, 06:43 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 31,244
Posted By Ted S.
I see this site hasn’t changed.

I see this site hasn’t changed.
Forum: On The Road... 09-21-2022, 07:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 633
Posted By Ted S.
It depends on your comfort level in city driving....

It depends on your comfort level in city driving. There are ways around a lot of it, I 84 then going over the Tapazee Bridge (not sure what they call it now) is one of them. I think you’d actually...
Forum: On The Road... 05-11-2022, 04:51 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,915
Posted By Ted S.
Campground Buyouts

What’s going on with the campground buyouts by these new corporations?

A company called Spacious Skies bought our local campground called Minute Man in eastern, Mass. I look now and the sites have...
Forum: Fun & Games 11-10-2021, 08:36 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 12,052
Posted By Ted S.
80 psi

80 psi
Forum: General Repair Forum 11-09-2021, 08:55 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,295
Posted By Ted S.
No.

No.
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 10-23-2021, 09:25 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,432
Posted By Ted S.
I blow my black tank out every time I order #3,...

I blow my black tank out every time I order #3, plus a cheesy melt and nachos grande. Frozen pipes are the least of its worries.
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 10-22-2021, 07:18 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,432
Posted By Ted S.
I did not blow mine out but now I will. That...

I did not blow mine out but now I will. That makes total sense.
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 10-21-2021, 08:49 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,432
Posted By Ted S.
Blowing the Black an Grey tanks out doesn’t make...

Blowing the Black an Grey tanks out doesn’t make any sense to me. Who does that? Where did this come from? Why would you not just dump and put antifreeze in the drains?

Whoever came up with the...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 10-18-2021, 08:18 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,432
Posted By Ted S.
To avoid inadvertently over pressurizing the...

To avoid inadvertently over pressurizing the water lines.
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 10-18-2021, 06:32 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,864
Posted By Ted S.
I'm going to set up my shop vac and suck the line...

I'm going to set up my shop vac and suck the line clear of water. I think that is going to work better.
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 10-17-2021, 06:37 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,864
Posted By Ted S.
Winterizing with Air, residual water remains

Blew my lines out, took a long time to get the water out, I had emptied the water tank, opened low point drains, emptied the water heater, still took a while.

Question is, I can still hear faint...
Forum: Wheels, Hubs & Bearings 09-08-2021, 08:13 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,380
Posted By Ted S.
Absolutely.

Absolutely.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-27-2021, 09:24 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 11,569
Posted By Ted S.
The problem with scientists is that they don’t...

The problem with scientists is that they don’t believe the science. There were palm trees in the Arctic 50 millions years ago and we are living in an ice age.

But whatever, atleast I bought my...
Forum: On The Road... 05-17-2021, 06:17 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,771
Posted By Ted S.
I filled up there a few times with a 100' hose....

I filled up there a few times with a 100' hose. There was no issue. I don't recall needing the water bandit, I do carry one. You need hose clamps both ends if you are going to use it regularly.
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 05-05-2021, 08:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,477
Posted By Ted S.
It’s just the water heater under the bunk, the...

It’s just the water heater under the bunk, the rest is storage. Interestingly, it looks in the video the Office may have kept the water heater in the same place
Forum: On The Road... 05-05-2021, 08:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,344
Posted By Ted S.
This would have been 2015. Sadly, we won’t be...

This would have been 2015. Sadly, we won’t be crossing the US again until 2023, we go to my wife’s family in Portugal in the off year and the pandemic has forced us to miss a trip

Alaska may just...
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 05-04-2021, 09:43 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 19,329
Posted By Ted S.
Close the valve for a few minutes and then dump...

Close the valve for a few minutes and then dump again, you will get more out. Repeat a few times. Look at the video the guy did on YouTube, its clear you want to accumulate some water then dump...
Forum: On The Road... 05-02-2021, 09:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 547
Posted By Ted S.
For 3 days I’d get a campsite. It will probably...

For 3 days I’d get a campsite. It will probably be safer. I have searched and used short term storage several times, anything I found was a minimum of a month.
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 05-02-2021, 08:19 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,583
Posted By Ted S.
Great info and Appsman0428 as well. Thank you ...

Great info and Appsman0428 as well. Thank you

My pump sounds really loud, I am sure I will find the same or similar. I have found leaks from the factory, a severed wire to the water heater, etc....
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 05-01-2021, 09:35 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,583
Posted By Ted S.
This is golden advice. Thank you.

This is golden advice. Thank you.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-01-2021, 09:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 948
Posted By Ted S.
I run Michelin LT tires on the TV and Airstream....

I run Michelin LT tires on the TV and Airstream. They are Load Range E. I get rid of them every 5 years even if they still look new regardless of miles on them. One bad blowout is all it took to go...
Forum: On The Road... 04-28-2021, 08:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,344
Posted By Ted S.
We dropped our trailer in a lower lot, they...

We dropped our trailer in a lower lot, they directed us to do so. It was pretty easy.
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 04-27-2021, 09:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,578
Posted By Ted S.
I’ve always trusted these guys and generally call...

I’ve always trusted these guys and generally call each year for their recommendations:

https://www.rvwaterfilterstore.com/rv-water-filters-and-systems-rv-water-filter-store
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 04-27-2021, 09:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,477
Posted By Ted S.
I have the Bunkhouse. I’ve been thinking about...

I have the Bunkhouse. I’ve been thinking about converting to an office when the kids leave then I saw this, Colonial has a great video on it.
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 04-27-2021, 09:31 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,583
Posted By Ted S.
You may be right. I think we connected to city...

You may be right. I think we connected to city water at the time the pump went silent. It remained silent as we moved on back to dry camping. We do use a water filter. Thank you, I’m going to look...
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 04-27-2021, 09:27 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,583
Posted By Ted S.
I don’t believe that is the issue, it was dry. It...

I don’t believe that is the issue, it was dry. It would be wet if it was failing, correct?
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 04-25-2021, 05:44 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,583
Posted By Ted S.
Interesting, but yes there was water in the HW...

Interesting, but yes there was water in the HW tank the whole time. I also shut the pump off like you, but I was more concerned there was watering going where it shouldn't be going.
Forum: General Repair Forum 04-24-2021, 08:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,992
Posted By Ted S.
Same problem here...

Same problem here...
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 04-24-2021, 08:57 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,583
Posted By Ted S.
It was losing pressure for 5 days, then it...

It was losing pressure for 5 days, then it stopped...
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 04-24-2021, 07:18 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,583
Posted By Ted S.
Waterpump runs intermittently, then stopped

First time out this year, the pump would come on for a fraction of a second about every 10 minutes.

I figured it was a leak, I was dreading searching for it given the concealed areas of the...
Forum: Tires 04-13-2021, 09:34 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,702
Posted By Ted S.
I run with 2 spares and they are the same as what...

I run with 2 spares and they are the same as what is on the axles. The reason is I don’t want to affect the trip. Change it and keep going.
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 04-13-2021, 09:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,112
Posted By Ted S.
Don’t be so hard on yourself. I have found lousy...

Don’t be so hard on yourself. I have found lousy mechanical and electrical work on my trailer that was done on the build.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 04-12-2021, 08:52 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,431
Posted By Ted S.
I don’t know for sure but I kind of agree with...

I don’t know for sure but I kind of agree with you. We’re 17k lbs, mud flaps don’t seem like they can affect much at that point.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-12-2021, 08:48 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,762
Posted By Ted S.
I have a 2020 Tacoma 4X4 TRD Off-road DCLB. It...

I have a 2020 Tacoma 4X4 TRD Off-road DCLB. It struggles on the Highway empty. I wouldn’t tow with it. It’s constantly searching for gears. I love Toyota’s but the tranny’s on these leave a lot to be...
Forum: On The Road... 04-12-2021, 08:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,457
Posted By Ted S.
I think you’re right. I was contemplating from...

I think you’re right. I was contemplating from Boston 90-84-684-287-Garden State Pkwy- NJ Turnpike to 13 down through Delaware to the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel.

That’s how long it’s been...
Forum: On The Road... 04-12-2021, 03:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,457
Posted By Ted S.
Ha! Yes most definitely. I am hopeful that mid...

Ha! Yes most definitely. I am hopeful that mid week travel and Covid world tame down the traffic a little bit but I want to make time getting to the Outer Banks. So yes, I’m outside of my comfort...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 04-12-2021, 05:34 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,431
Posted By Ted S.
5 years on Rock Tamers and still love them

5 years on Rock Tamers and still love them
Forum: On The Road... 04-11-2021, 09:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,457
Posted By Ted S.
NJ Turnpike Overnight Parking

Looks like there are a few Walmart’s but those are hit and miss these days, I do see Cracker Barrel’s and those are great. All the truck stops look small so I’ll leave those for the truckers. We are...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-05-2020, 07:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,476
Posted By Ted S.
I tow with a 2005 Excursion with the 6.0 diesel....

I tow with a 2005 Excursion with the 6.0 diesel. The suspension was redone with many mods, the hitch is a ProPride with the Superhitch receiver and the motor was done over at Bulletproof Diesel. It...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 09-08-2020, 08:05 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 12,160
Posted By Ted S.
I have it on a Ford Excursion. That and Bilstein...

I have it on a Ford Excursion. That and Bilstein shocks made a world of difference.
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 08-30-2020, 05:40 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 28,854
Posted By Ted S.
Sorry to hear about your accident. I tow a 30...

Sorry to hear about your accident. I tow a 30 foot Airstream with an Excursion so it’s very similar to your previous rig. The difference is I had a Propride from the start.

I have towed plenty and...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 08-29-2020, 08:49 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,941
Posted By Ted S.
I tow with a 2005 Ford Excursion with a 6.0 PSD....

I tow with a 2005 Ford Excursion with a 6.0 PSD. The motor was rebuilt/Bulletproofed at Bulletproof Diesel in Mesa, AZ. It is garage kept and immaculate. Brakes, suspension, etc is all rebuilt, it’s...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 08-22-2020, 01:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,269
Posted By Ted S.
As of 2 hrs ago I have the exact set up. I just...

As of 2 hrs ago I have the exact set up. I just bought the 2200. I plan to try it out tomorrow. Check your serial number of the 2000 against those on this pdf
...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 08-22-2020, 07:35 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,796
Posted By Ted S.
Your trailer is probably more prepared for...

Your trailer is probably more prepared for storage that most of them ever are. I think you will be just fine. Thank you for your service.
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 08-19-2020, 04:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 583
Posted By Ted S.
Storing Tanks Wet

Just curious if anyone stores their trailer with the black and grey tanks full. I have done it for a week or so, seems to release stuff that otherwise would still be in there.

I flush it to clear...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 08-18-2020, 08:08 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 251
Posted By Ted S.
Built-in Surge Protector Bypass

Looking to install a bypass for my 50 amp built in Surge Guard. The reason is mainly because I am concerned it will fail at some point when I am on the road but also because I have issues running on...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 08-16-2020, 08:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 775
Posted By Ted S.
Thanks for the replies, I ordered the bonded...

Thanks for the replies, I ordered the bonded ground adapter. My Surge Guard surge protector is built in.
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 08-15-2020, 10:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 775
Posted By Ted S.
Generator Connection Problem

I’ve got my trailer connected to a Honda EU2000i and I have a Faulty Ground / Reverse Polarity error on the Surge Protector display. I still seem to have AC.

The hookup is from the shore power to...
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