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Post by johnr on Dec 14, 2015 7:36:19 GMT -5
Welcome!
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Post by johnr on Dec 10, 2015 7:58:18 GMT -5
Hartville RV is where I bought my KZ, actually! It's about an hour away from home for me. Ever hit the flea market in back of the restaurant? Good place to get fresh veggies when they're open.
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Post by johnr on Dec 8, 2015 7:31:39 GMT -5
I haven't had many problems with my 2013 Durango 2500. Just run of the mill RV stuff. Knock on wood. Mine was from before they were purchased by Thor.
Good luck!
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Post by johnr on Dec 8, 2015 7:27:55 GMT -5
Do you have the owners manual? There should be a section on water systems and winterizing.
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Post by johnr on Dec 7, 2015 7:44:42 GMT -5
Welcome to the group!
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Post by johnr on Dec 7, 2015 7:43:25 GMT -5
Weclome, I'm from Ohio as well!
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Post by johnr on Dec 3, 2015 7:36:00 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum!
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Post by johnr on Nov 30, 2015 7:40:23 GMT -5
It would've been a nice November to do some camping around here. I only remember a couple nights where it dropped below freezing. Ah well, guess I put it away too early, maybe next year!
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Post by johnr on Nov 24, 2015 15:58:07 GMT -5
Hope everyone has a safe and happy Thanksgiving! It's not a good time of year to be a turkey!
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Post by johnr on Nov 24, 2015 8:25:43 GMT -5
The coyote urine would probably get rid of the cats!
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Post by johnr on Nov 23, 2015 13:13:16 GMT -5
Campers are a good place for Santa to hide Christmas presents, as long as the items won't break because of freezing. Lock it up and control the keys and there's no way prying eyes can see!
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Post by johnr on Nov 19, 2015 7:43:20 GMT -5
Welcome to the group!
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Post by johnr on Nov 18, 2015 16:11:36 GMT -5
Sounds like a good trip! Hope everything goes smoothly!
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Post by johnr on Nov 18, 2015 8:19:58 GMT -5
I personally wouldn't do another travel trailer. I love the way a 5er pulls.
With a TT, being hooked at the bumper, it can have the effect of lifting the front end of the truck, causing less tire traction at the front. It can also sway and pull your truck from side to side. That's why you always hear conversations about sway control and weight distribution hitches.
With a 5er, the pin is set directly over the back axle of the truck. The pivot point is then controlled by the truck so you get much less sway and weight is distributed across both axles.
Hooking up is also much easier with a 5er because you can turn around in the seat and physically see the hitch and the king pin. If you're by yourself, with a 5er you might have to get out and adjust the height of the pin up or down. Compare that with a TT where you really guess at where you need to be, get out and look, move the truck, get out and look, raise or lower the camper, move the truck, get out and look... etc.
Hope this helps!
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Post by johnr on Nov 18, 2015 8:08:37 GMT -5
Hi Gina,
A 4WD has lower towing capacity than a 2WD simply because of weight. The 4WD components weigh a lot more than 2WD. The structure of the vehicle is generally the same, so it drops the towing capacity.
A 4WD can get you out of sticky spots at some campgrounds, where as 2WD could leave you stranded.
It's really personal preference. Is the Nissan that close to the towing limit of your camper? That would concern me a little bit more than 200 lbs.
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Post by johnr on Nov 18, 2015 8:01:33 GMT -5
Hi Gina,
I wouldn't think that parking on a slope should cause any problems. I always make sure to over-inflate the tires a bit in case they lose some pressure over the winter. I do about 5 lbs over normal. Make sure to check them in the spring to reduce or add air.
Don't put traps or sticky things inside the camper. You *really* don't want to have to deal with that mess in the spring. I've got several barn cats that do a great job of keeping the place rodent free. I think everyone has their own tactic. I've heard that dryer sheets will keep them away. They make those things you plug into an electric outlet that are supposed to emit something that rodents don't like.
Do you have access to the camper? I put a roll of TP on the floor inside the door. I check it every time I'm near the camper. If it starts getting chewed up, I know I need to take some immediate action.
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Post by johnr on Nov 16, 2015 8:02:00 GMT -5
Do you have an electric tongue jack? Does that work when you're not on shore power? If so, I'd say you have a battery disconnect switch that is turned off.
Otherwise, I'm not sure because the water pump should be directly in line with the battery and not go through the converter, right?
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Post by johnr on Nov 16, 2015 7:58:03 GMT -5
Welcome!
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Nov 13, 2015 13:40:48 GMT -5
Post by johnr on Nov 13, 2015 13:40:48 GMT -5
Cats.
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Post by johnr on Nov 11, 2015 8:05:57 GMT -5
Ok, I see it. To the left is the city water pressure. Open V1, fills fresh water tank. V2 wouldn't matter if it is open because the pumps normally have backflow preventers built into them.
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