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Re: Sleep Number Bed?
We bought a Sleep Number 6 or 7 years ago and love it! We found we do have to remember that if crossing mountain passes, to let the air pressure down to 10 or 20 when laying it it because as we go up in elevation, the pressure increases. If we don't, when set at 45 or 50 the pressure will go way up over 100. I wonder if those who have had problems with air loss or pin hole leaks developed them from over pressure while on the road.404Views0likes0CommentsRe: Power conditioner at koa campground
MartiniSCP wrote: Hello all. We're staying at a koa in Seattle Tacoma. Running the a/c and microwave simultaneously makes the $250 power conditioner turn off. Upon inspection, the power level shows 109 or 105 volts and goes from 15 amps to 25 amps on the display. The maintenance guy said bypass the conditioner because their system is fused and they've been getting this all summer. Needless to say, I'm hesitant to take his word for it. Opinions anyone? Thanks. B Yes, I have an opinion... I actually worked at this campground several years ago as a maintenance worker. The problem with this campground is that it is OLD. The wiring is undersized and has too many pedestals on each electric loop. We found many loose connections in pedestals and lots of half burnt and undersized wiring. We also had to set a fan to blow on the mains to try to cool them off because they were too hot to touch. And, we poored ice on the transformer to cool it off. Low voltage is a known problem. At this time of the year with the campground fairly full the problems really show up. What the owners need to do is totally rewire the campground from the transformer, to the main breaker panel to... everywhere. Keep using your auto disconnect. It is protecting you.333Views0likes0CommentsRe: Going to be a warm one today!
Trackrig wrote: RVnRobin I agree on the humidity, I run from it just as quick as I do the heat. We haven't been to Death Valley yet, and we do plan on it, but it will be during the coolest season (if there is one). What are you using for the shade cloth over your RV that you mentioned? Bill I use a reflectorized shade cloth I purchased from MegaGreenhouse. They sell custom sized with excellent ventilation for some of the high winds we get and grommets included. Some people here use a black cloth with maximum UV blocking features. But the reflector shade cloth blocks more heat. About a 10-15 degree difference.571Views0likes0CommentsRe: Going to be a warm one today!
Trackrig wrote: My question is WHY is the OP still in Furnace Creek? His RV has wheels. I'd have been long gone to cooler pastures. Bill We are in Death Valley because we both LOVE THE HEAT. And we LOVE Death Valley. You can keep your 90-100 degrees at 95% humidity. 120 degrees at 5% actually feels much more comfortable! Living in an RV in the desert is possible. Some will never understand. And, we have been called NUTS. We don't care. :)571Views0likes0CommentsGoing to be a warm one today!
Here in Furnace Creek, last night's low was 99 degrees. We expect today's high's to be in the 120s. If you are feeling chilly come on down to warm up! Yes, we live full-time in an RV here. We have reflective shade cloth suspended over head, mirror mylar on the windows, and a second window air conditioner in the one sash type window in our travel trailer. We can keep inside temps at the low to mid 70s. :)2.6KViews0likes15CommentsRe: Propane pressure
Old-Biscuit wrote: Also the ACME nut has a 'thermal bushing' that will melt in a fire and then the cylinder spring loaded valve will not be held open anymore....no propane flow. This is the first time I've seen anyone refer to the white washer inside the ACME nut as a thermal bushing. However, if that is what it is I have had many problems with split and falling out washers in cold climates. And, here in Death Valley, at 120 degrees, they soften and flatten. I never had one that lasted more than 5 or 6 months. My solution was to change the pigtails to the old style propane fitting that you tighten with a wrench. No problems since.348Views0likes0CommentsRe: Tongue Jack Stand?
I use one of these... I don't have a "foot" on the bottom of my screw jack, so since the ears of the axle stand are off center due to the adjustment latch, I place the most centered ear into the bottom of the screw jack tube. Adjust height as needed. Never slips. And, takes up less space than wood blocking.320Views0likes0Comments
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