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Fridge basics - for weekend use
hi mostly I use my 5th wheel for spending weekends away from the city and most times I am alone. And boondocking not connections just propane I've mostly been using coolers but I was curious to know if it is an idea to start up and run my fridge for the weekend. I'm not sure if it is worth starting up just for 2 days and shutting it down etc. Also I was curious to have a basic idea of how much propane it would use for the weekend. Thanks to all of you for your answers this is an awesome forum ! Nicholas3.4KViews0likes16Commentsshould i raise tires off the ground for long storage
Hi:) I have a 2008 Everest fifth wheel that I've set up on a piece of land and plan to leave it there for a couple of years at least, using it during the summer time. Should I raise the fifth wheel so the tires are off the ground? thanks nicholas4.6KViews0likes17Commentsslide out question when fifth wheel is parked for the summer
another newbie question:) I just noticed in my manual ( for 2008 Everest) that it says that slide outs should be "actuated" once or twice a week during extended periods. I left the slide outs open all summer without knowing and I have close them now and they seem to work fine. Does anyone know the explanation as to why that is important? thanks Here is the exact text from the manual Rooms that will be extended for long periods of time should be actuated 1-2 times a week.2.3KViews0likes14CommentsRe: newbie question about winterizing water lines and pump
thanks for all the replies I am curious though to start the pump and when I go back this weekend I will try to find a secondary switch .. . Does that pump only work on 12v from battery or does it work if I have a generator and have 120? thanks388Views0likes0Commentsnewbie question about winterizing water lines and pump
hi I have some questions about winterizing my 2008 Everest fifth wheel. I bought it at the beginning of the season and parked it on my piece of land. I only went on weekends and day trips so I never bothered flushing the antifreeze out of the plumbing lines. The Canadian winter is approaching and I was wondering can I leave the same antifreeze in all winter long for a second time? I do not know much about the mechanics of 1/5 wheel I did try to start the pump but I could not figure out how. The panel near the fuses had a switch for pump but it wasn't one that turned on and off it always came back to the same position. I tried to find another switch or something else that controls the water pump and I could not. Can anyone shine some light on my problems :-) Always appreciated Nicholas1.7KViews0likes6CommentsRe: how to tell if i should re-coat my roof ?
thanks for the info I will definitely look into them:) I was wondering if you ever tried liquid roof? www.epdmcoatings.com before your message I had narrowed it down to this one :) Let me know your thoughts map40 wrote: Just to share my experience. I have an RV rental fleet and I have tried every type of roofing material known to man. I have redone at least 25 roofs (EPDM or TPO) with all sorts of products, from the ones designed specifically for the application and the ones designed for other applications. For example, I have used Thorugh-the-roof, which is the best roofing materials for transparent surfaces, like the skylight. So far the best I used was the materials basen on Polyurea (truck bedliner stuff, like Rhino-liner). The last one I tried has proven better and has become my new favorite. US Coatings RV Roof 100% high solids silicone. 2 layer application and the result is incredible. I saw the material at work and it looked great for the roof a one of our buildings, so i asked them about RV applications and they told me they have a kit with what I need that is developed for EPDM and TPO. I tried on one of my small fleet RVs and it worked great. In theory, it is a 20 year warranty material, and after working with it, I believe it. I am getting ready to do my Alfa next, I'll document and post. I got it from US Commercial Coatings in Florida (1-800-779-0821). I even believe they can do the application. I saw what they did at the plant and they worked great. Needless to say, I have no commercial affiliations with them. Hope it helps.451Views0likes0CommentsRe: how to tell if i should re-coat my roof ?
thanks Rubber roof ajriding wrote: Rubber or aluminum roof? Caulking (Lap sealant is what you should use on most of the camper) should be done or inspected every year, and redone every 2-3 yrs. It does not last. The roof possibly a re-coat every 2 years will not hurt on aluminum. It goes on pretty thin so will not last as long as you think it should. Water leaks is what kills campers,and is by far the #1 cause of death..450Views0likes0Comments
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