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Camping, Campout Reports
03-01-2023, 12:36 PM
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Camping in the Pennsylvania Wilds
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GaryM
I was going to recommend Ole Bull State Park, but...
I was going to recommend Ole Bull State Park, but Bill L beat me to it. Used to swim there when I was a kid and have camped there since. Gramps had a camp up th mountain (12 mile road) from there....
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Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
11-23-2022, 02:31 PM
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28
IN |
2023, May 19th-21st: Indiana Rally May, 2023
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4,444
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GaryM
Marsha and I will be arriving on the 18th and...
Marsha and I will be arriving on the 18th and leaving on the 22nd. We'll be in site #74. It will be good to cee you and Rich again!
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Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
11-23-2022, 01:41 PM
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IN |
2023, May 19th-21st: Indiana Rally May, 2023
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4,444
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GaryM
Roy's Fish Fry
It's been a long while since we've attended the Fish Fry 'cause it usually conflicts wirh another event. This year, it butts up against our ususal event, so we'd like to try to make it. We'll keep...
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General Chat
12-25-2021, 11:17 AM
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Passport or New Driver license?
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GaryM
We renewed our US Passports online 2 or 3 years...
We renewed our US Passports online 2 or 3 years ago.
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
06-05-2021, 10:22 AM
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Tow questions, WDH, etc.
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2,051
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GaryM
I have towed our Alto (2,450 lbs., loaded) with...
I have towed our Alto (2,450 lbs., loaded) with our 2017 Ridgeline RTLE for over 40,000 miles. I've towed from Illinois to Florida to Louisiana to Colorado, over Monarch Pass (both directions) to the...
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Hi, I am....
03-03-2021, 11:39 AM
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Snoozy II Campers are ready to build you a camper
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GaryM
CarlD - Why connect an inverter?
Charging your camper battery from the TV can be done very nicely (and much quicker) using battery-to-battery jumper cables. No inverter needed.
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
09-05-2020, 12:31 PM
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Close Call with Tire
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3,398
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GaryM
Carlisle specifies that their load range D tires...
Carlisle specifies that their load range D tires are to be inflated to max (65psi) pressure, no matter the weight of the trailer
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
08-12-2020, 02:01 PM
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Dometic Fridge on 12 Volt while towing
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GaryM
You don't say whether you are using the factory...
You don't say whether you are using the factory tow package or not. If you are, the 12 volt charging wire from the TV power source to the Bargman connector is most likely 14 gauge, or 12 at best....
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
07-01-2020, 11:19 AM
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Surge protector
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2,148
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GaryM
Don't know about the permanently installed model,...
Don't know about the permanently installed model, but the portable model has a lifetime warranty. If it gets fried, don't by a new one (I made that mistake once). Call them and they will replace the...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
09-28-2019, 10:31 AM
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Anybody Grease Their Hitch Ball?
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GaryM
Problem with grease is that it attracts grit and...
Problem with grease is that it attracts grit and grime that's hard on everything it touches. I carry a can of graphite spray and spray the ball every couple thousand miles. It dries to a non-tacky...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
04-21-2019, 06:31 AM
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Battery Water level / Charging with Solar
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GaryM
FYI: I just bought a new Battle Born 100Ah 12V...
FYI: I just bought a new Battle Born 100Ah 12V LiFePO4 Deep Cycle Battery...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
04-20-2019, 09:34 PM
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Battery Water level / Charging with Solar
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GaryM
Outdated information.
Outdated information.
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
04-20-2019, 11:58 AM
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Battery Water level / Charging with Solar
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2,044
Posted By
GaryM
Lithium rocks!
Lithium rocks!
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
10-27-2018, 08:51 PM
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Firestone coil-rite helper air bags
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4,138
Posted By
GaryM
OK, you win! I'm not going to argue with you. A...
OK, you win! I'm not going to argue with you. A vehicle with a frame is much stronger than a uni-body vehicle, so go ahead and take your chances!
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
10-27-2018, 04:20 PM
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Firestone coil-rite helper air bags
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4,138
Posted By
GaryM
Nothing was said about SUVs in the original post....
Nothing was said about SUVs in the original post. You left out all of the full size pickups. Suggest you read this information from etrailer.com.
https://tinyurl.com/yc2y55r7
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
10-27-2018, 03:25 PM
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Firestone coil-rite helper air bags
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4,138
Posted By
GaryM
Don't know what their TV is, but WD hitches are...
Don't know what their TV is, but WD hitches are not recommended for most uni-body vehicles.
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
10-24-2018, 05:11 PM
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What size inverter and how did you decide?
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GaryM
I boiught a 400 watt inverter for cheap money. It...
I boiught a 400 watt inverter for cheap money. It plugs into a 12 volt power socket in the truck or in the camper. It handles charging a laptop, cordless drill, etc. As for the lamp, switch to an...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
09-19-2018, 01:12 PM
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True 12v Television
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3,319
Posted By
GaryM
They're all over the place. Search Amazon for "12...
They're all over the place. Search Amazon for "12 volt tv for rv."
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
08-24-2018, 04:39 PM
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44
Water connection advice.
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3,763
Posted By
GaryM
Good habit to get into!
Good habit to get into!
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
08-24-2018, 12:04 PM
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44
Water connection advice.
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3,763
Posted By
GaryM
You might want to reconsider connecting to city...
You might want to reconsider connecting to city water. If your plumbing (especially in an older camper) springs a leak, there's nothing to stop the water from filling up your camper! :eek: For that...
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
07-28-2018, 12:01 PM
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Installing flexible solar panels to roof
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17,907
Posted By
GaryM
Evidently, there are different requirements for...
Evidently, there are different requirements for flexible panels made by different manufacturers. The video at https://tinyurl.com/yaso3ckz was made by Powerflex and, while not an RV application,...
Forum:
Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
07-28-2018, 10:47 AM
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Installing flexible solar panels to roof
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17,907
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GaryM
We have a 2015 Alto R1713 by Safari Condo. The...
We have a 2015 Alto R1713 by Safari Condo. The flexible PowerFlex PFM-2K, 95 watt solar panels (190 watts total) were installed by Safari Condo during the construction of the camper. They are glued...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
01-09-2018, 07:55 PM
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Using Dometic refrigerator on 12 volts
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18,894
Posted By
GaryM
Increasing the size of the wire running back to...
Increasing the size of the wire running back to the Bargman connector would provide enough current to charge the battery and run the fridge. I've seen it done many times.
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
01-09-2018, 07:41 PM
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Using Dometic refrigerator on 12 volts
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18,894
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GaryM
The alternator is not the problem.
Modern automobiles, especially SUVs and pickup trucks have no problem providing enough voltage to run a small Dometic fridge on 12 volts while traveling. The limiting factor is the gauge of the...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
01-09-2018, 05:02 PM
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101
Using Dometic refrigerator on 12 volts
Views:
18,894
Posted By
GaryM
Your tow vehicle will not charge the battery via...
Your tow vehicle will not charge the battery via your 4 pin connector. I would have a 7 pin connector installed with at least 10 gauge wire for the charging wire so that enough current will be...
Forum:
Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
07-29-2017, 01:35 PM
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10
KY |
2017, Aug.21: A Total 'Egg-clipse' of the Sun
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2,905
Posted By
GaryM
Sorry for the late notice!
Troy & Anita,
Sorry we're late posting. We reserved site 11 in loop A last year while we were at Dennis Archer's Rally. We'll be there on Thursday, the 18th for 5 nights. Loretta Phillips will...
Forum:
Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
11-08-2016, 12:57 PM
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79
TN |
2015, Oct 1-4: LBL Fall Rally - Dover, TN
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14,397
Posted By
GaryM
Yeah, the 2016 LBL Rally was a lot of fun, too!
Yeah, the 2016 LBL Rally was a lot of fun, too!
Forum:
Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
09-21-2015, 09:23 PM
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79
TN |
2015, Oct 1-4: LBL Fall Rally - Dover, TN
Views:
14,397
Posted By
GaryM
Better late than never?
I thought I had posted our site number earlier this year, but it's not here. Gary and Marsha McCray booked site 318 for 9/29 for 5 nights in Piney, Short Leaf. I think it's the same site we had last...
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Hi, I am....
08-03-2015, 10:26 AM
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22
Need Help Please :)
Views:
2,766
Posted By
GaryM
White wall ST (trailer) tires are available here...
White wall ST (trailer) tires are available here under 'Ready to buy?'.
Serro Scotty Tires and Wheel Information | National Serro Scotty Organization (https://tinyurl.com/o69jc9z)
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Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
07-29-2015, 04:21 PM
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208
KY |
2016, June 10, 11, 12: Eggs A La Bourbon
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23,283
Posted By
GaryM
CindyL, We've never been in the area, so...
CindyL,
We've never been in the area, so group tours and a meal would be good for us.
Gary
Forum:
Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
07-29-2015, 09:19 AM
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208
KY |
2016, June 10, 11, 12: Eggs A La Bourbon
Views:
23,283
Posted By
GaryM
Gary & Marsha McCray will be arriving on site 11...
Gary & Marsha McCray will be arriving on site 11 on Wednesday, June 8. We just joined the group, but have attended several events in the past. Thanks for the great times even though our RV is not...
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