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Coupler clamps
Last weekend, I hooked up and disconnected my tt for the first time by myself. I moved it from a campground into storage. I was overly cautious about safety and took every precaution. However proud I am of myself for doing it on my own, the coupler clamp really worried me. Why? Because the **** thing just seems so flimsy! There's no 'clicking' to let me know it's locked into place or any other type of 'sign' that it's securely locked. The best thing I knew to do was raise the receiver and ensure the truck raised with it. Does anyone have any other tricks or tips on confirming beyond the shadow of a doubt that the receiver is securely locked to the ball besides the method I described? I can't seem to find any helpful You Tube videos.2.2KViews0likes11CommentsRe: Drop-ins or liquid?
DutchmenSport wrote: I re-read your post and I can't imagine the "drop in" RV black tank pouch things building up and clogging your outlet. They are designed to dissolve and do so pretty well. Here's something you can do though. Add some water to your toilet and then drop the pouch in the toilet. Let it sit. They take about 2 minutes and the outer plastic is dissolved. You can see it this way. Then let the contents of the toilet "go". But you'll see what I mean. An another note, I feel you are wasting your money on using those black tank pouches and liquids. There are other and better and cheaper ways to accomplish the same thing, that have an end result even better. It's call the "Geo Method". Look it up on the internet. But basically, it's a method for keeping the tanks clean and no odor forming by using simple household products instead of chemical designated for "RV use"... which are usually very expensive, when you really think about it. What is the "Geo Method"? Simply put, you use dishwashing liquid, or laundry detergent, or bleach, or water softener for laundry like Calgon, down the toilet. These products keep the insides of the tanks slippery, preventing less build up over time, cost less, are environmental and septic tank friendly, and are readily available products that can be purchased anywhere. Very simply, when leaving the campground, dump your tanks. Then add a few gallons of water, drop in some laundry detergent, softener, and/or bleach (like what you'd use in cloths washing machine) and drive to your next destination. The sloshing of the water while driving will pulverize the inside of your tanks, cleaning anything stuck to the sides, wash it out. Reach your destination, dump it and you'll be shocked what comes out. Add some dishwashing liquid to the black tank. Use the toilet normal, and the dishwashing liquid will constantly help break down and attempt to clean anything that gets in there. Of course, the cleaner the tank, the less smells you have too. Hope this helps. The GeoMethod sounds simple enough. We keep the RV at home and the campground we usually use is an hour away where I have to make lots of turns and drive over bumps. Sounds like good sloshing opportunities.420Views0likes0CommentsDrop-ins or liquid?
Hi all! This weekend when draining the black tank, it was very slow. I've been wondering if the outer casing on the drop-ins isn't dissolving and clogging the drain pipes. I went ahead and bought the liquid form, but wanted to ask if any of you have experienced this and what you did to solve it. In case you're wondering, we limit the number of times we go #2 and only use toilet paper designed for RV/boat septic systems.5.2KViews0likes42CommentsClean and safe campground near Monroe, LA
Hi all! Looks like I'll be temporarily working in Monroe, LA. Can anyone recommend a clean and safe campground? The specific location is next to Black Bayou Lake. I'm Googling different campgrounds and reading reviews, but referals are always best.544Views0likes1CommentRe: Spare Parts
MitchF150 wrote: I carry way too much stuff that I have never needed to use.. But, in the end, I just like taking it because the last thing I want to say when I'm on the side of the road is "well ****.. I have that at home.." Good luck! Mitch I see you live in Puyallup. I lived in Seattle for a while. Really miss it. Missing the cooler temps right about now. I agree it's way better to have more tools and parts than you need. You just never know.462Views0likes0CommentsRe: Spare Parts
path1 wrote: While making up your binder is not new and I did put if off many times, what convinced me was some people that their water pump didn't work and they had no idea what to do or even where pump was located. You don't have to be a "master" mechanic" by any means but being at the mercy of others is not a good feeling either. Luckily my fiancé is a bit of a McGyver. He claims he can fix anything and so far he seems to be correct. :-) This weekend, we were on the water in his boat and the water pump to fill up his fat sack stopped working. He re-wired it with no tools or tape in about 5 minutes and it worked fine. On the other hand, on the way home he had a blow out on his boat trailer. Guess what? No spare tire. I mean, whut? LOL463Views0likes0CommentsSpare Parts
Hello all! Now that the honeymoon phase has worn off with my new TT, my fiancé and I were talking about the spare parts we should always carry. He knew someone who couldn't tow his TT home because the slide wouldn't go back in. What are some of the spare parts you recommend we always carry for things like that?1.8KViews0likes13CommentsRe: 3.5L V6 of 5.0L V8
I pulled my TT with my new-to-me 2013 Dodge Ram 2500 this weekend. That thing pulls and brakes like a dream. I was more than paranoid about all of it the first day to the point my hands, arms and shoulders ached from gripping the wheel. By the second day, I was relaxed with one hand on the wheel feeling in complete control. I even navigated several tight turns without removing the front end of the car at the intersection or mowing down any light poles. I tried to back it into the spot at the campground. Yeah - gonna need to practice backing a whole lot more. Epic fail.466Views0likes0Comments
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