Question for the full timers
Looks like I will be moving into my trailer full time due to a change in jobs. I unfortunately will not be traveling the states like most of the rest of you. Any suggestions on living in my tt full ti...
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I'll start this by saying that I have been living full time in my TT for the past year for a job situation so I can speak from direct experience.
So, here goes .....
1. Black tank, leave it closed until at least 3/4 full. I personally leave my grey tanks closed as well. That way I have plenty to flush the line with. I am in an RV park with full hookups so I have not been conservative with my water use but I generally can go 3-4 days before filling my shower grey and much longer for my black.
2. Slide out supports - don't use them and don't see anyone else using them. From my forum reads they are generally considered not to be a good idea.
3. A/C and heat - the best thing mod that I have done was to change to a programmable digital thermostat. Program it so that the A/C comes on and cools the trailer before I get back at the end of the day. In the winter I used an electric heater as my primary with the propane furnace as backup. Just set the thermostat back some. What I like as well is that I can temporarily set things back if I am going to be gone for the weekend or something.
4. Tire covers - don' t have any, though probably a good idea to keep the sun exposure down. Since my trailer has not moved in over a year I think that lack of use is having a larger impact on my tires.
Hope this helps. I'll be happy to answer more questions you may have. Feel free to PM me if you want.
Terry
So, here goes .....
1. Black tank, leave it closed until at least 3/4 full. I personally leave my grey tanks closed as well. That way I have plenty to flush the line with. I am in an RV park with full hookups so I have not been conservative with my water use but I generally can go 3-4 days before filling my shower grey and much longer for my black.
2. Slide out supports - don't use them and don't see anyone else using them. From my forum reads they are generally considered not to be a good idea.
3. A/C and heat - the best thing mod that I have done was to change to a programmable digital thermostat. Program it so that the A/C comes on and cools the trailer before I get back at the end of the day. In the winter I used an electric heater as my primary with the propane furnace as backup. Just set the thermostat back some. What I like as well is that I can temporarily set things back if I am going to be gone for the weekend or something.
4. Tire covers - don' t have any, though probably a good idea to keep the sun exposure down. Since my trailer has not moved in over a year I think that lack of use is having a larger impact on my tires.
Hope this helps. I'll be happy to answer more questions you may have. Feel free to PM me if you want.
Terry
