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Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 04-04-2024, 08:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,266
Posted By djb75
We've been using one of these...

We've been using one of these...
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 02-25-2024, 08:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 557
Posted By djb75
Rather than asking here, where you'll get many...

Rather than asking here, where you'll get many opinions as well as reports from other states, why not call your local DMV, who will give you an exact answer?
Forum: On The Road... 01-31-2024, 01:24 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,593
Posted By djb75
And after at least a day at the Air Force Museum,...

And after at least a day at the Air Force Museum, it's a short drive to Lebanon for a great dinner at the Golden Lamb - in business since 1803, so they must be doing something right. This is a...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 01-11-2024, 08:04 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 10,768
Posted By djb75
We had severe porpoising problems with our Navion...

We had severe porpoising problems with our Navion (Sprinter-based Class C - I know, not the same as an T/T and TV) as well as heavy rocking side-to-side. Going over driveways was like being in a...
Forum: Windows & Screens 01-08-2024, 07:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,737
Posted By djb75
Or many colorful and zany bumper stickers.

Or many colorful and zany bumper stickers.
Forum: On The Road... 12-29-2023, 04:30 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,811
Posted By djb75
We went through that area with our NV3500 pulling...

We went through that area with our NV3500 pulling a 27' GT a couple of years ago.
The elevation was no problem.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-13-2023, 07:34 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 7,741
Posted By djb75
We tow our 2018 27' GT with a 2019 Nissan NV3500....

We tow our 2018 27' GT with a 2019 Nissan NV3500. The separate heat/AC to the rear area makes it very comfortable for the dogs....
Forum: Stella's Kitchen 12-04-2023, 02:10 PM
Replies: 875
Views: 242,703
Posted By djb75
I'm still waiting for Fianna to field their Big...

I'm still waiting for Fianna to field their Big Green Egg rack.
Forum: 2018 - Current Globetrotter 12-03-2023, 07:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,476
Posted By djb75
Absolutely beautiful work, FM. Unfortunately, I...

Absolutely beautiful work, FM.
Unfortunately, I am not handy enough at woodworking to replicate this and our used GT did not come with any sink covers. Would you consider selling your white covers?...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 11-28-2023, 01:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,079
Posted By djb75
We had a similar problem with our home furnace. ...

We had a similar problem with our home furnace. It turned out that our flame sensor was dirty and covered in soot. I don't have a schematic of the trailer furnace right now, but I'm pretty sure it...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 10-01-2023, 05:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,543
Posted By djb75
Yes - I always let the unit test the pedestal...

Yes - I always let the unit test the pedestal before plugging in. Then I turn off the pedestal, plug in the trailer, and power the pedestal back up. After the unit does its checks again and I get...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 10-01-2023, 04:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,543
Posted By djb75
Progressive Industries EMS PT 50X Puzzler

We have a 2018 GT 28FB and an EMS PT 50X. When we plug into the EMS, the next morning the 12v lights are dim, and the batteries are low. However, the A/C is still running and the 120v outlets all...
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 09-13-2023, 07:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,886
Posted By djb75
Of course you can live in a trailer - ask any...

Of course you can live in a trailer - ask any full-timer. So your friends thinking it's crazy is interesting but not necessarily accurate. Besides, it's not like you can never go back. If you get...
Forum: Insurance & Claims 09-12-2023, 04:33 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,506
Posted By djb75
Interestingly, when I used their website to get a...

Interestingly, when I used their website to get a new quote, the ACV of my trailer went up $10.5k and they added in pest and roof coverage - with a quoted price of $4/yr more than what I pay now. So...
Forum: Insurance & Claims 09-12-2023, 02:26 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,506
Posted By djb75
Upon further review ...

I went to Progressive's website and filled in information like I was a new customer requesting a quote. The amount came out pretty close to what I'm now paying, so apparently that is the newer rate....
Forum: Insurance & Claims 09-12-2023, 02:11 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,506
Posted By djb75
Are your insurance rates going up like mine?

We have coverage with Progressive through an arrangement they have with USAA. I put in a claim several years ago and my annual premium went up by about 50% as a result. At the time, I was told the...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 07-20-2023, 06:57 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,969
Posted By djb75
How many old guys does it take to rent a Bobcat...

How many old guys does it take to rent a Bobcat with a trailer hitch attachment?
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 07-12-2023, 07:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,218
Posted By djb75
Try an Amazon search for "wireless wall switch". ...

Try an Amazon search for "wireless wall switch". There are many low-cost options that would allow you to avoid running a lot of wires, and the relay work is already handled for you. Most of the...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 06-29-2023, 07:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,229
Posted By djb75
Sprinters used to have a small hole near the...

Sprinters used to have a small hole near the shifter that would allow you to push in something like a pencil and shift out of Park. This may have changed, but you might want to take a look for it.
Forum: Axles 06-16-2023, 02:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,900
Posted By djb75
I’ve read of folks having issues in Lakewood. I...

I’ve read of folks having issues in Lakewood. I haven’t seen anything about Fountain, so I only have a single data point to go on; take it for what it’s worth.
Forum: Axles 06-15-2023, 11:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,900
Posted By djb75
Yes, we had good luck at Windish. Not with axles,...

Yes, we had good luck at Windish. Not with axles, but with replacing panels. They did good work and did it quickly. This was three years ago though - things may or may not have changed.

On the...
Forum: Axles 06-15-2023, 09:22 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,900
Posted By djb75
Try the Windish dealership in Fountain.

Try the Windish dealership in Fountain.
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 06-13-2023, 07:50 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,797
Posted By djb75
You can use a regular basin wrench. They're...

You can use a regular basin wrench. They're available at just about any hardware store or Amazon.
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 05-31-2023, 07:29 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,806
Posted By djb75
The Dometic version costs more on Amazon. Use...

The Dometic version costs more on Amazon.
Use discount code SPRING23 on the Micro-Air web site; it took $37.35 off on my order, which covered shipping and tax.
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 04-29-2023, 08:35 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,455
Posted By djb75
We started with a 24' Navion (Sprinter-based...

We started with a 24' Navion (Sprinter-based Class C) and it worked well for us for about seven years - even with six dogs. We found that if we wanted to go into town, we could be packed up and...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 04-23-2023, 07:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 565
Posted By djb75
For tire protection, you might try Discount...

For tire protection, you might try Discount Tires. I think they may be up to $30/tire now, but our experience has been pretty good. No questions asked and their prorating on replacements has seemed...
Forum: On The Road... 04-07-2023, 02:37 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,309
Posted By djb75
You can lose quite a bit of that weight by taking...

You can lose quite a bit of that weight by taking the batteries off. Our batteries weigh close to 8 lbs each. But I'd still be skeptical about the rack.
Forum: Member Introductions 04-03-2023, 07:50 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 19,015
Posted By djb75
You'll get over her in time.

You'll get over her in time.
Forum: Doors & Locks 04-01-2023, 08:21 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,494
Posted By djb75
The site tends to roll your images over if...

The site tends to roll your images over if they're too big. If you shrink them down enough, they'll post correctly.
Forum: Doors & Locks 03-30-2023, 04:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,494
Posted By djb75
Have you tried pushing in on the door and turning...

Have you tried pushing in on the door and turning the key? It could be the latch is on a bind due to new weatherstripping or how level the trailer is. Or your latch may have fallen apart much sooner...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 03-23-2023, 07:15 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,672
Posted By djb75
Head for a very cold climate (Iceland should...

Head for a very cold climate (Iceland should work) and turn off the heat.
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 03-22-2023, 01:23 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,961
Posted By djb75
Before you buy a jack, make sure you don't...

Before you buy a jack, make sure you don't already have one. We used to have a Sprinter-based RV and its jack was under a panel beneath the passenger floormat. Of course, it was a much older model...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 03-21-2023, 06:22 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,961
Posted By djb75
I've had them bring a replacement tire (when I...

I've had them bring a replacement tire (when I was trailering my daughter's car to Arizona). I've also seen them just plug the hole and reinflate (if the responder has a compressor onboard). ...
Forum: Insurance & Claims 03-16-2023, 06:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 872
Posted By djb75
You might also want to look at Coach Net. They...

You might also want to look at Coach Net. They provide roadside coverage for all of your vehicles. I've used them several times and had pretty good experiences with them.
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 03-01-2023, 08:21 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 9,359
Posted By djb75
Dump it like a rock star!

Seems like only yesterday! (https://www.newsweek.com/dave-matthews-band-dropped-800-pounds-feces-chicago-sightseers-14-years-ago-1064129)
Forum: On The Road... 01-19-2023, 04:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,732
Posted By djb75
You might also consider the Jackson Hole Elk...

You might also consider the Jackson Hole Elk Refuge.
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 11-08-2022, 05:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,049
Posted By djb75
CRH - thank you for a quick and understandable...

CRH - thank you for a quick and understandable answer. That makes perfect sense.
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 11-08-2022, 01:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,049
Posted By djb75
Ah, a teachable moment! What would be wrong with...

Ah, a teachable moment! What would be wrong with using silicon - particularly when the concern is moisture and the fix is temporary? Not questioning your assertion - just wanting to understand for...
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 11-07-2022, 06:31 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,049
Posted By djb75
I think the storage facility's responsibility...

I think the storage facility's responsibility would depend on circumstances (i.e., why did the fence go airborne?). If this can be ascribed to "an act of God", then many jurisdictions will not hold...
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 11-07-2022, 03:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,049
Posted By djb75
Agree with others - fill it in with a sealant...

Agree with others - fill it in with a sealant (silicone?) and rivet a patch over it. Make it a rectangle with the right proportions and it can be a map of Colorado!
Then see how it looks in Spring...
Forum: Nest 2018 - Current 11-03-2022, 05:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,954
Posted By djb75
The Nest was no Tucker Torpedo!

The Nest was no Tucker Torpedo!
Forum: On The Road... 11-03-2022, 04:52 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 9,732
Posted By djb75
So if the 50mph sidewind is still exerting the...

So if the 50mph sidewind is still exerting the same force on you, regardless of your speed, it is pushing on the top of your trailer as well as the bottom. The bottom is pretty well held in place by...
Forum: On The Road... 11-03-2022, 03:07 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 9,732
Posted By djb75
I think part of the problem is "apparent wind" vs...

I think part of the problem is "apparent wind" vs "actual wind". For instance, I keep seeing in this thread that "the wind shifts" as you increase speed. The actual wind does NOT shift. Yes, using...
Forum: On The Road... 10-30-2022, 03:59 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 9,732
Posted By djb75
Smile If there are multiple lanes, I stay in the right...

If there are multiple lanes, I stay in the right lane as a general rule. But we prefer state highways which, more often than not, are two-laners. So the choice of lanes is greatly simplified. If...
Forum: On The Road... 10-30-2022, 08:11 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 9,732
Posted By djb75
In my days as a flight student, we were told to...

In my days as a flight student, we were told to slow down to "maneuvering speed" if we encountered turbulence or strong sidewinds. This was to shorten the longitudinal vector if we weren't in...
Forum: General Repair Forum 10-25-2022, 05:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,676
Posted By djb75
Sorry to hear you had trouble around the Springs....

Sorry to hear you had trouble around the Springs. When we took our Globetrotter to Windish, Max gave us a date to bring it in, said it could take up to two weeks to complete, but wound up calling us...
Forum: On The Road... 10-21-2022, 07:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,002
Posted By djb75
If you really want a Sleep Number bed, you might...

If you really want a Sleep Number bed, you might want to just go ahead and buy it while they're available. Sleep Number stopped making them about a year ago, so once CW is out of them, they're...
Forum: General Repair Forum 10-17-2022, 03:40 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,077
Posted By djb75
EscapePlan - then your next move is to go to the...

EscapePlan - then your next move is to go to the driver who hit your daughter's car for damages (in court if necessary). It's the driver's problem about the insurance. She is responsible for the...
Forum: Electronics & Connectivity 10-13-2022, 11:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,212
Posted By djb75
I think you'll save a lot of time and brain...

I think you'll save a lot of time and brain damage by just replacing the camera.

If you take a guess at the monitor and nothing shows up, you won't know if it's the wrong monitor or the camera...
Forum: Awnings 09-18-2022, 05:42 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,673
Posted By djb75
If you look at the ZipDee website, there is a...

If you look at the ZipDee website, there is a link cleverly called "How to Order". When I click it, the page says (in part):

"You can order your awning or parts direct from our Customer Service...
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