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Trying to replace 120v outlet
The outlet for my electric fireplace was inoperable. I decided to use a residential grounded receptacle to replace it. I still have no power. Can anyone tell me the fiunction of the connectors in the photo? The romex for the receptacle comes out of one of them. Can they short out? Are they easy to replace?1.9KViews0likes12CommentsB&W Companion question
Just finished a 3 week road trip with my 2022 F250 and new companion hitch. Much smoother ride than my old Pullrite slider. But, on a couple of occasions I had trouble opening the jaws. In one instance I was backing uphill into the campsite and when I put the TV into park it moved slightly downhill. I had DW get in the cab, put TV into Reverses and was able to release jaws once forward pressure was removed. In the second instance, on level ground, after I got my rig in the spot I wanted and put landing gear down, I was maybe 3 to 5 degrees away from having TV and rig in alignment. I could not open the jaws, so I had to raise the landing gear, pull forward and then back up till TV and rig were perfectly aligned. Then I could open the jaws. I was used to the Pullrite being more forgiving on angles. Any suggestions from experienced Companion owners,2.7KViews0likes9CommentsShould I get a new hitch in my new truck
I am planning to trade in my 2008 F250 for a 2021 or 2022 model. Back in 2008 I was told I needed a slider for my standard bed truck, so I went with a Pull-rite Superglide. So far I haven’t had any significant issues with my Superglide but on a couple of occasions I had to adjust my landing jacks to get the hitch jaws to release. I also want to stay with a standard bed truck. I do not believe a slider is necessary for modern radial front fivers. I am also one who believes that it pays in the long run to have a good quality hitch. So my options (as I see it) are: Have my 13 year old Superglide moved to the new truck, perhaps refurbished; Take the opportunity to change out the hitch for a model that absorbs some shock, like a comfort ride.: Follow up question, the big 3 HD truck manufacturers all offer a fifth wheel prep package priced around $1000. Is that worthwhile? I rarely use the bed of my truck for hauling anything besides my fiver.4.8KViews0likes20CommentsRe: finding value for the RV
NADA is based on member dealers reporting actual sales. This works fine for automobiles because of the sheer volume. The data for RVs is less helpful. How many 2006 Georgia Boys have been sold by NADA dealers in the last year? Answer: not many. Your best bet is to look at RV trader for something close.775Views0likes0CommentsRe: Starting my research
One thing my buying experiences have taught me: what I thought was really important turned out to be not a big deal, while things that seemed trivial turned out to be important. Yes, a Class A or C is easier to set up, but you are talking 5 minutes rather than 10. Is that 5 minutes saving worth it? Only you can answer that question. Yes, a motor home can be set up in the rain from inside, but how often does that happen? You can always buy a poncho. From your bio, it seems a travel trailer would suit you. You might consider a used unit and see if you like it.578Views0likes0CommentsRe: landing gear issue
One other consideration is the switch. I have a four point leveler and the stabilizers are run by front, rear, left, right controls. Sometimes the switch does not make good contact. I should probably replace the control panel, but so far I have been able to press the buttons hard enough to make it work.672Views0likes0CommentsRe: Question about freshwater tank use
All of the reasons above, plus if we need to use the “rest” room and there are no facilities we can use our own. I don’t like to fill it before leaving since 40 gallons of fresh water weighs almost 300 lbs. Most campgrounds without water have a fresh water fill station unless they have been shut down for winter. I also try to find out in advance if the campsite includes water hookup.541Views0likes0CommentsRe: Flying J frustrations - Alternatives?
It’s not just a matter of the convenience of using the RV lane for fueling it’s also a matter of having a place to park after fueling. (One of my pet peeves is motorists who disappear after fueling while others are waiting in line) I like the convenience of Flying J, and I am willing to pay a little extra for the convenience. I admit I was venting a little about bad service, but my main reason for posting was to see if other travelers might be aware of an equivalent setup to Flying J. So far I haven’t heard any.384Views0likes0Comments
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