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Re: Newby needs help
dennislanier wrote: For what it's worth, the "leveler" you mentioned above is actually referred to as a "Stabilizer". Note that it is NOT intended to be used to level the RV. It is used (once you have already leveled the vehicle) to keep the RV from moving around so much while walking around inside the RV. If you crank it pretty tight it will very slightly raise the RV but again, its primary use is to stabilize. Most Class C's I see in campgrounds do not even use these stabilizers as they can be hard to access, etc. I have never used mine, but I am old and lazy!! They are there if you choose to use them but are not necessary in most cases. Thanks Dennis.. now I know... that's great information... tomorrow I attach the levels in the Walmart parking lot..543Views0likes0CommentsRe: Newby needs help
j-d wrote: Those "Hoppy Levels" are really good. The curve and the markings make them different for lengthwise and sideways leveling. Let me shift gears: Make Checklists, make Tags. You want to be sure you've lowered the Antenna, disconnected Water, Power and Sewer, retracted any jacks, etc. A "Crank Me Back Down" tag is especially useful for the Antenna. A Fuel Stop checklist is good too - Any LPG appliance needs to be turned OFF. The LPG hose jockey might turn the tank valve off. Not safe with Fridge ON, because the Fridge will spark its igniter trying to get going again. It's not just the Flame you want to avoid, it's the Spark, too. Checklists are good even after it all becomes second nature, since you could be distracted. I find that More Help = More Mistakes... Yes.. I've started my check list ... so far just on things to pack.. I'm leaving on my first trip on the 6th of Dec.. that's just a little over a week from now... So Thursday.. going to take the MH out.. make sure the propane is full... then go to a level lot to set my little levels... great idea putting one near the drivers seat.. didn't think of that... then will stop at my mechanics and have him give it the once over.. under the hood and tire pressure.. My first stop will be at the Barnyard in SC... I've been there with my conversion van.. and all the lots are nice and level.. but still my first time hooking everything up... thanks for your good advise..542Views0likes0CommentsRe: Newby needs help
Wow... you guys are like mechanical engineers... .. all this information is very helpful.. I did pull out the owners manual last night and read that the battery will not over charge.... and yes... I did pull the plug... then tried lights in the RV.. none would work... hit the switch at the door.. and the lights worked.. hit the switch again.. no lights..then plugged it in... Gene in NE... interesting .. I had seen these little levels in the RV section of Walmart... so I picked up a package.. and now I know what to do with them.. thanks... also.. my RV has a leveler ... it's manual... there's a long rod.. like the one used to operate a car jack... and I see where that's used in the front of the RV.. the previous owner pointed it out to me.. but no demo... I did not try to use it...for fear of messing something up... wanted to wait till I get to my friends RV Park .. no doubt Mr. Wonderful can show me how to use it... Thanks for all your comments... I know just where to come to now when I have a RV issue...542Views0likes0CommentsRe: Newby needs help
Thank you all so very much... all kind words and good advise... I'm about to depart on my first adventure... leaving Old Town Florida will take the 129 route to the Barnyard RV park.. Lexington, SC... then the following day... to visit with friends in WV... lucky me.. they have a RV park ... so hope to learn allot there also... From there to Virginia where my children live... Now Cloud driver.. you mentioned checking my house battery if I'm plugged in at the house... I thought I was disconnected from the house battery when plugged in... there's a switch at the door... if I unplug from my house current.. I have to hit that switch to be connected to the house battery.. does that sound right to you? Bordercollie.. after seeing your comments.. I think I'll take he RV down to my mechanic .. who takes care of my car... he also works on RV's.. I can have him check my tire pressure.. the tires are new... I have all the maintenance records on the RV... oil was just changed 500 miles ago..416Views0likes0CommentsNewby needs help
Hoping to get some help here on this forum.. just bought my first motorhome.. 1999 Four Winds 5000... 70,000 miles... no generator.. my first question... right now.. I'm plugged in at my home.. not level.. have my fridge (propane or elect..) propped open.. when I'm on the road... and have food to keep cold.. do I put it on propane? I was told.. you have to be level for propane.. my second question.. I have a V10 Triton motor.. am I better off gas wise to drive 55? Thanks..12KViews0likes29Comments
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