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Lady Fitzgerald wrote:Can they be installed without using the tensioner, it looks quite expensive.LTCLarry wrote:popeye59 wrote:I used UV rated ties. Picked them up at Consolidated Electric. Is there another reason?LTCLarry wrote:DE88ROX wrote:Why?
Dump the zip ties for some good old fashioned stainless hose clamps. The kind you tighten with a screwdriver.
Because the non-UV rated zip ties deteriorate relatively quickly, whereas the UV rated ones (which come in many colors besides black), last much longer.
Even the UV rated ties are only UV resistant, not UV proof. They still will eventually fail, probably sooner than you think (I'm speaking from experience here). You have a several thousand dollar RV (probably tens of thousands)yet you want to cheap out and use the zip ties? The stainless hose clamps are stronger and pretty much last forever.
โAug-24-2016 08:36 AM
3ares wrote:
We put wind socks on the coroners of out slide outs. Works for us and they are colorful.
โAug-22-2016 02:16 PM
โAug-22-2016 10:54 AM
rv-time wrote:Doritos too.Cruzette wrote:
You can use Fritos Corn chips in a pinch as a fire starter. There is so much grease in them, that they will burn :E
SERIOUSLY?!
:E
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โAug-06-2016 09:33 AM
3ares wrote:
When we break camp I have specific places for items that roll up. To may sure they fit in there place I roll them to the correct size. With the roll the size I want I put a mark on the hose, cable, etc next to the plug end on both ends so when I roll them up next time the item is the same size. The mark on both ends is for rolling up from eighter end.
โAug-06-2016 09:17 AM
3ares wrote:
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Our Montana fifth wheel bedroom slide has really sharp corners. The outside edge could catch us going around the corner, the other could nail hubby when he is connecting the black water hose. Simple solution: pipe insulation foam. It has stayed on through some really high winds here at the house too!
We put wind socks on the coroners of out slide outs. Works for us and they are colorful.
โAug-06-2016 07:39 AM
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โAug-06-2016 05:00 AM
3ares wrote:
The best fire starter I have ever used is a small soldering torch on a small propane bottle. Works great on wet wood.
Happy Camping
โAug-05-2016 08:37 PM
โAug-02-2016 06:03 AM
Tvov wrote:
This falls under "Why didn't I do this 10 years ago...". We always carry plastic leveling blocks, but don't always use them. I usually put boards under the wheels. Many times I'll use a plastic level block to help level the picnic table, grill, etc. but usually they just stay neat and clean in the back of the truck. Well, our TT is not getting any younger. The floor is showing its' age by how the step moves when you get in and out. Our last camping trip for some reason I realized I could use the leveling blocks like what is pictured below. Nice thing is, it is easily adjustable by adding or taking away blocks. The campsite was a bit angled, but it worked great! Wife noticed the difference right away. You can also use wood blocks if you have them. Like I said, why didn't I do this 10 years ago??
โAug-02-2016 04:31 AM
fj12ryder wrote:
Okay, I'm missing something. That looks like a really long step to the ground. Why not repair the steps? Doesn't cost that much.