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Re: Washington DC Advice Needed
OP again. We've completed our visit, but I waited before saying so in case there were more comments that might others considering visiting DC. We stayed at a Quality Inn in Alexandria, <3 miles from the Huntington Metro station. We had a great time, including visiting Old Town Alexandria. We plan to come back in a couple of years to see the things we couldn't get to in the five days we were there. Thanks to all for the suggestions and information. Very helpful!852Views0likes0CommentsWashington DC Advice Needed
We're visiting DC without the RV and would like some advice from someone very familiar with the area. We'll be driving from Charlottesville, and need a reasonably low-priced motel outside the city for 4-5 nights. We then plan to commute in to do the usual tourist stuff - museums, monuments, etc. This has worked well for us in other big cities. We find an RV park outside the city then drive to the nearest commuter transit station just after rush hour. We'll be leaving the DC area via Annapolis. I haven't researched the transit system yet, but thought I would ask for some guidance here regarding an area outside the city, preferably to the south. Any thoughts?4.6KViews0likes15CommentsAdvice on Cover for Winter Storage
I need help deciding what to do. I have a 23'TT (27 with tongue and bumper). I live at 4,900 ft elevation in far western Colorado, which means the sun is more intense. It hardly snows or rains here, so those aren't much of a factor. I've already bought a cover, but really hate to go to the trouble and risk of putting it on. My only helper is my wife, and we're both in our 70's, and I hate the thought of getting up on the roof to put it on then again to remove it in the spring. Here's the reason I'm wondering if it's worth it. I bought the trailer new in January of '16, and except for one winter in my daughter's barn it's been exposed year round, mostly in Florida, for almost seven years. After 2-3 years the fiberglass finish was completely oxidized. It looks kind of bad, but since it's gray and white it looks less bad than if it were a darker color. So, is the finish going to suffer more if it's not covered for the next six months, or is it already as bad as it's going to get? Of course, come spring it'll be exposed again for six months, since we use it during the warmer seasons. Are there any other things I should consider in making a decision? A side note: Of course, Jayco refused to even consider a warranty claim, even though there's no question in my mind that the finish was faulty somehow. I've seen other 2016 Jaycos with the same finish that had no issues.2.5KViews0likes9CommentsWinter Battery Storage
I read somewhere that batteries should not be allowed to freeze. The first time my RV spent the winter here I had a heated place to store them, this time I don't. Temperatures here are frequently near zero. I use two golf cart batteries, will they be damaged this winter? Anyone have any experience with this issue?6.8KViews0likes27CommentsWinterizing Question
I'm winterizing my TT for the second time, following the instructions in the TT's owner's manual. The pump is plumbed with a pipe designed to be inserted into a container of antifreeze so you can pump AF throughout the entire plumbing system. This seems to result in all the pipes being full of AF, including the part of the water pump that water (and AF) pass through. This is what I did when I first winterized it three years ago. The RV survived a very cold high-altitude Colorado winter with no problems. This time I read the separate water pump manual. It says to disconnect both inlet and outlet pipes and run the pump until all water is expelled. This would be a PITA, and would probably result in water on the pump compartment floor. The manual doesn't seem to contemplate that I could be pumping AF throughout the system. It just suggests that AF be poured down the drains to protect the P traps. My 1st question is, can I ignore the WP manual since it seems the pump's water-containing parts will be full of antifreeze? 2nd question: The TT manual says to open the low point drains, then close them after all water has drained out of the tank. The drain valves are cheap plastic - if they're closed isn't it possible the valves could have some water in them that would then freeze? I don't remember what I did three years ago. Some of you must be very experienced at winterizing - any suggestions? Thanks.3.8KViews0likes14CommentsRe: Tire Load/Inflation Calculation
OP again. I just checked the tread wear - it's even on all four tires,but it looks like there's more wear on the edges (in and out) than in the center.That's how the original tires were also. Also, I found that I didn't go up in size - orig and new tires are 205/75. New tires are D load range, old were C.787Views0likes0CommentsRe: Tire Load/Inflation Calculation
Cummins, good question. I've been running 55 psi (I check it often) and have pulled TT maybe 12-15,000 miles on these tires. I'm headed over to the trailer now and will carefully inspect all four tires. Unless I have some uneven wear issues, it seems that the opinions here are leaning toward 50 or 55 psi being the best choice. Now, any ideas about that tow vehicle psi?649Views0likes0CommentsRe: Tire Load/Inflation Calculation
OP again. Regarding TV tire pressure - I have a Ram 1500 gas guzzler (5.7L). I've put 100,000 miles on it, pulling the TT maybe 25,000. When on our long trips we carry the usual stuff in the truck (chairs, tools, a pancake air compressor, charcoal grill, etc., nothing really heavy) We'll have a couple of heavier things in the truck this time, maybe an extra 125 lbs. The truck is driven empty when we're not RVing. I've always run the pressure given on the door sticker (35 psi). I've always had very even tire wear, and gotten decent mileage out of the tires. BTW, I don't remember the exact tongue wt. when I had it weighed, but the guy said it was within the recommended range. Also, I have had no towing issues so far, such as sway, squirrely steering, etc. I never drive over 60 mph. I have new Michelin tires of the original size, and the weighing guy with Escapee's said my whole rig was within all the guidelines. Should I run the rear tires at a higher psi on this 2,500 mile trip?, Especially since I'll have a little more weight in the back of the truck?576Views0likes0Comments
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