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Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-17-2024, 10:08 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 952
Posted By suncoasteng
Yukon

Wheelbase is too short, need the extended length model or a pickup, or a Savana/Express van
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-17-2024, 12:31 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,023
Posted By suncoasteng
Stick w/ big gas engine. Prices on parts for...

Stick w/ big gas engine. Prices on parts for diesel engines have soared, not so much on gas engines that were mass produced. And stick to a 2500, 3500 rides hard. I still prefer the smooth ride...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 03-06-2024, 07:40 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 12,441
Posted By suncoasteng
Anything can be taken to the Nth degree, some in...

Anything can be taken to the Nth degree, some in government would have us collect the waste water used to wash your RV and pump it to a treatment plant, meanwhile the grass is begging for some...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 03-03-2024, 02:36 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,090
Posted By suncoasteng
Simple - they did not want you pulling more...

Simple - they did not want you pulling more than 30A. And you state your rig has a 50A cable, meaning you anticipate pulling almost 50A. Then at midnight, when you trip the 30A breaker, you call...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 03-03-2024, 02:30 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,418
Posted By suncoasteng
No need for chemicals, a cup of baking soda in a...

No need for chemicals, a cup of baking soda in a cup of water.
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 03-01-2024, 09:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,750
Posted By suncoasteng
Cardboard nail file, cut one end to fit in the...

Cardboard nail file, cut one end to fit in the female connector, use a small wire brush on the male connector end, blow out debris then hit both connector ends with WD40
Forum: On The Road... 02-24-2024, 07:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 754
Posted By suncoasteng
Security deposit at RV Park?

Any parks charging security deposits? Have seen some hotels starting this trend.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-18-2024, 09:10 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 14,892
Posted By suncoasteng
Three primary requirements of a satisfactory TV ...

Three primary requirements of a satisfactory TV
1. Towing Capacity
2. Rear Axle Capacity
3. Wheelbase distance

The problem with any SUV is short wheelbase. Not a problem if you are...
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 02-14-2024, 08:56 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 224
Posted By suncoasteng
LP Tank Gauge

Anyone using one of these gauges successfully? Concerned that it might just introduce a new failure/leak location.
...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 02-11-2024, 09:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,691
Posted By suncoasteng
Water weight can make a difference, that is why I...

Water weight can make a difference, that is why I travel with empty black tank and a half full water tank. If I am going to an area where there is no water or water quality is questionable, I will...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 02-11-2024, 09:46 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,583
Posted By suncoasteng
Why depend upon a cheap pressure reducing valve...

Why depend upon a cheap pressure reducing valve to protect you from a burst water line? Just fill you tank and use the internal 12V water pump, that is why you have a pump. I have a 20 year old...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 01-14-2024, 01:48 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 11,814
Posted By suncoasteng
That is a pretty puny hitch ball assembly, doesnt...

That is a pretty puny hitch ball assembly, doesnt look like 10k rating to me
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 01-04-2024, 10:07 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,291
Posted By suncoasteng
Water Tank Flush

Sounds like you are overthinking this,,,,,,when you have access to good potable water just let the pump drain the tank, then fill, then drain. Toss in 10 gallons with some bleach, wait overnight and...
Forum: On The Road... 12-03-2023, 03:42 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,885
Posted By suncoasteng
Yellowstone - nobody goes there anymore, it is...

Yellowstone - nobody goes there anymore, it is too crowded (Yogi)

But if you do go there take a car, not RV

Run west, check out Tucumcari, Albuquerque, White Sands, then head north to Durango,...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-16-2023, 06:55 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,555
Posted By suncoasteng
Nobody should drive on snow or ice covered roads,...

Nobody should drive on snow or ice covered roads, except for emergency responders. Just watch how many wreckers get dispatched every time the flakes fly. i grew up in the Maine woods. They did...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 11-09-2023, 04:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,259
Posted By suncoasteng
True Dat,,,,,,,hope the OP heard it right. And...

True Dat,,,,,,,hope the OP heard it right. And did not drive too far with diluted oil, it is kinda tuff on rod bearings.
Forum: Off Topic Forum 11-02-2023, 07:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,179
Posted By suncoasteng
Just rent a two axle car carrier from U Haul when...

Just rent a two axle car carrier from U Haul when you need it. You will be dollars ahead and not need a place to store the trailer when you are not using it.
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 10-02-2023, 05:05 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 10,021
Posted By suncoasteng
Replace the AGM's, then invest in a 2200W...

Replace the AGM's, then invest in a 2200W Generac generator to run your kitchen gizmos so you dont spend any more money on batteries
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 08-02-2023, 04:30 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 23,769
Posted By suncoasteng
Hoa

So you would not mind if your neighbor had this RV parked next door to your house?
That is always the sticky situation,,,,,,one mans treasure is another mans junk, or will become junk.


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Forum: On The Road... 07-30-2023, 07:38 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,348
Posted By suncoasteng
Exactly my thoughts, since all my RV's have had...

Exactly my thoughts, since all my RV's have had emergency hand cranks
Of course none of my boat trailers ever had electric jacks - just another point of failure, which according to Murphy only...
Forum: Tires 07-30-2023, 07:14 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,240
Posted By suncoasteng
Tyres

Hmmm, did not know that larger diameter had less blowouts. But then, I have run Carlisle ST tyres on all my boat trailers and travel trailers for the last 20 years. Never had a blow out. ...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 07-27-2023, 10:33 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,039
Posted By suncoasteng
Brake settings

RRHJR has it right,,,,a little skidding on the gravel by only one or two of the trailer tyres is the best setting. There is a balance point to ensure all wheels are braking equally, while not...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 05-31-2023, 07:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,547
Posted By suncoasteng
try heating the valve slightly with a hair dryer,...

try heating the valve slightly with a hair dryer, then attempt to turn.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-29-2023, 08:07 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 8,314
Posted By suncoasteng
Spray in liner is best, but not factory. Find a...

Spray in liner is best, but not factory. Find a local truck outfitter or body shop and get them to do it. Just ask anyone you see with a liner for recommendations, or read the google reviews. Get...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 02-13-2023, 09:29 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,984
Posted By suncoasteng
Ahhhhh, Grasshopper. The manufacturers claim...

Ahhhhh, Grasshopper. The manufacturers claim they use compressor fridge because they are efficient, but forget to tell you that they are less expensive and can increase their profit margins by...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 01-22-2023, 11:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,364
Posted By suncoasteng
EXACTLY what Gary says,,,,,if your trailer is...

EXACTLY what Gary says,,,,,if your trailer is wired wrong fix it. wiring on the vehicle should be to industry standards. That way when you get another tow vehicle or have someone else whose truck...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 01-20-2023, 04:37 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,695
Posted By suncoasteng
I would be surprised if any storage facility...

I would be surprised if any storage facility would allow you to use LP furnace during the winter. LP tank valves are to be closed when in an enclosed building, in fact in dont think Fire Codes allow...
Forum: On The Road... 01-12-2023, 08:19 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,931
Posted By suncoasteng
Second that,,,,we always make reservations to dry...

Second that,,,,we always make reservations to dry camp in the casino parking lot, best place to view the Balloon Festival.
Forum: On The Road... 01-10-2023, 02:34 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,312
Posted By suncoasteng
You really should consider staying in Durango,...

You really should consider staying in Durango, then doing day trips to Telluride, Silverton, Ouray, Pagosa and other great stops. You wont enjoy the drive while towing, and you just dont have the...
Forum: Winter Living 01-05-2023, 04:08 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,398
Posted By suncoasteng
Uncle Bob got it right,,,,why leave the unit...

Uncle Bob got it right,,,,why leave the unit plugged into shore power when you are not there to monitor any problems / failures. And remember that smart chargers sometimes fail and get stupid!
...
Forum: Winter Living 01-04-2023, 09:19 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,363
Posted By suncoasteng
LP is inefficient heating method, since you work...

LP is inefficient heating method, since you work out of the Airstream just buy an oil-filled electric radiator, sold at every big box store. Most efficient use of energy
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 01-04-2023, 09:17 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,512
Posted By suncoasteng
Why make so much work? Just use the outdoor...

Why make so much work? Just use the outdoor shower to fill a 5 gallon bucket, throw some Arm&Hammer in the bucket, then dump the bucket into the toilet.
Clean & Dump
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 01-01-2023, 07:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,003
Posted By suncoasteng
12V Dehumidifier from Solar panel & battery

Looking at amazon COYCYQI portable dehumidifier, supposed to burn 36W
Will power w/ single 12V marine battery and 100W solar panel during times when the trailer is in Florida winter storage and...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-27-2022, 09:03 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 12,550
Posted By suncoasteng
I cannot imagine using a pickup truck to pull my...

I cannot imagine using a pickup truck to pull my TT. Everything in the bed of the truck gets wet, or full of leaves, or stolen when going to town.

Every choice has its plus or minus,,,,I pull...
Forum: Winter Living 12-26-2022, 05:08 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,255
Posted By suncoasteng
All good until the power goes out, then what is...

All good until the power goes out, then what is Plan B?
Got a generator or enough LP to keep the unit at 40degrees?
Forum: On The Road... 12-21-2022, 05:49 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,060
Posted By suncoasteng
Saturday or Sunday,,,,,,,M-F noon or midnight

Saturday or Sunday,,,,,,,M-F noon or midnight
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 12-21-2022, 05:47 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,076
Posted By suncoasteng
Decrease your tongue weight by 100 lb

Decrease your tongue weight by 100 lb
Forum: Boondocking 12-21-2022, 05:26 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,734
Posted By suncoasteng
I have a hard enough time getting my solar panels...

I have a hard enough time getting my solar panels to maintain the 12V batteries that run my water pump, lights and brain in the LP refrigerator when boondocking. And even after very sunny days, I...
Forum: On The Road... 12-11-2022, 09:33 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,946
Posted By suncoasteng
Find a storage facility or RV park in Rawlins or...

Find a storage facility or RV park in Rawlins or Rock Springs, un-hitch, then use your TV to visit Yellowstone. Spend a few nites in hotels, your trip will be much easier than trying to find RV...
Forum: On The Road... 12-07-2022, 03:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,500
Posted By suncoasteng
New Jersey? Richmond? You are going the wrong...

New Jersey? Richmond? You are going the wrong way,,,,,, never trailer on I-95 unless you are being well paid to endure that white knuckle driving.

Head west to Harrisburg PA, then go south on...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 11-13-2022, 06:44 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,691
Posted By suncoasteng
I have 100W Renogy panels,,,,,the model I have...

I have 100W Renogy panels,,,,,the model I have has a very rugged aluminum frame that makes mounting easy as there are many options on points of connection. And the rigid frames can handle 70mph...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-23-2022, 08:52 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,475
Posted By suncoasteng
Try an SUV Nissan Armada, Lincoln Navigator,...

Try an SUV
Nissan Armada, Lincoln Navigator, Ford Expedition, Yukon, Toyota Sequoia
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 10-23-2022, 08:48 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,459
Posted By suncoasteng
Does it happen when the AC is on ? Are your...

Does it happen when the AC is on ? Are your windows open?
Try putting a small box fan near the detector and allow it to run all night to see if it occurs with good air movement.
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 10-23-2022, 07:45 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,154
Posted By suncoasteng
I can pull a 30# tank, put it in the back of the...

I can pull a 30# tank, put it in the back of the truck and drive to a re-fill station while I run other errands or local road trips. A bigger 40# tank takes up more room and when full is heavier and...
Forum: On The Road... 10-14-2022, 07:00 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,656
Posted By suncoasteng
Texas Route 66 RV park in Shamrock Tucumcari -...

Texas Route 66 RV park in Shamrock
Tucumcari - stay at any RV park, ride your bikes around downtown
Albuquerque - RV park at the Isleta casino, free shuttle from RV park to casino
Forum: Boondocking 09-18-2022, 11:10 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 779
Posted By suncoasteng
Quartzite in Winter - Freeze?

Planning on going to LTVA in Quartzite, but may need to leave for work a few weeks. Do I need to winterize / drain water lines when I am not there? How cold does it get, and for how long?
Forum: Tires 09-14-2022, 04:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,281
Posted By suncoasteng
Tru Dat!!

Tru Dat!!
Forum: Tow Vehicles 09-04-2022, 10:15 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 26,022
Posted By suncoasteng
Since you are still pushing to buy the Sequoia,...

Since you are still pushing to buy the Sequoia, suggest you find one with the V-8. V-6 with a turbo for heavy towing can be risky
Forum: Boondocking 08-13-2022, 06:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,094
Posted By suncoasteng
Punishment for the innocent at WalMart

Now we may loose another overnight option due to over zealous attorneys. Hope a jury may find that the parking lot owner was not at fault
...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 07-31-2022, 12:32 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,221
Posted By suncoasteng
Buy a generator,,,,at least it will have resale...

Buy a generator,,,,at least it will have resale value. No many buyers for used electrical conductors.
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