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Storing RV in Phoenix Arizona during the winter ???
We live in Scottsdale Arizona, and we are storing our class a Thor challenger 37tb at my in-laws back yard who lives in Phoenix since they have RV fates and room. We like taking our RV out about once a month during the winter time on some short trips, so Winterizing the RV, By draining all the lines, putting Freon in, etc. is out of the question. Since Phoenix temperatures are nice during the winter, but there are some nights it can get below 32 degrees should we be concerned about our water lines freezing? Are there certain things we should do to the RV for those cold nights below freezing temps?1.3KViews0likes5CommentsTire Pressure Questions on my Michelin XRV 255/80R22.5
I was wondering the proper way to calculate proper tire inflation based on the manufacturer's ratings. I currently have the Michelin XRV 255/80R22.5 ------------- BELOW IS THE MANUFACTURERS SPECS Per the Michelin website Max Load Per Tire Single 5205/110 lbs/psi Max Load Per Tire Dual 4805/110 lbs/psi Loads per Axle End PSI SINGLE,lbs DUAL,lbs 75psi 4070 7410 80psi 4300 7720 85psi 4440 8080 90psi 4620 8410 95psi 4805 8820 100psi 4975 9050 105psi 5150 9370 110psi 5205 9610 ------------------ I had my coach weighed at a truck stop with a full load during my trip two weeks ago. This is the results Steer Axle : 8020 lb Rear Axle: 15840 lb Questions: Do I take steer axle weight of 8020lbs and divide it by 2 so it's at 4010lbs per tire? And the same for the Rear Axle 15840/2= 7920 Those numbers seem too low for tire inflation based on my weight especially since my total gross weight was 23860lbs which I believe is the max for my Thor Challenger 37tb Any feedback would be great, thanks.2.7KViews0likes15CommentsPlaces to service Onan 5500 Genrator
I was wondering if there are any other places to get service on Onan 5500 generator besides an RV service center. We are getting ready to head down to Washington DC from Connecticut, tomorrow and I would like to get the oil and fuel filter changed.892Views0likes4CommentsThinking of taking the Kids to Wash. DC any suggestions?
We are currently in Connecticut, on our trek back to Arizona. My wife wants to take the kids to Washington DC. We are in a 37 foot coach. Any suggestions, about getting around in an RV, in DC? Are there some good RV parks etc.3.8KViews0likes27CommentsRe: Boondocking and using a Generator while sleeping ???
Rick Jay wrote: dotcommer, properly. One suggestion I might make is about an hour or so BEFORE you pull over for the night, turn your generator on and run your A/C (two, if you got 'em) on HIGH at a fairly COLD setting. What we find in our rig is when you pull over, there is A LOT of heat underneath the vehicle in the engine, exhaust pipes, muffler, tires, etc. and that heat rises into the coach. Yes, our rig generally is pretty well insulated, but you can still feel that heat coming up into the coach. By keeping the entire rig cool BEFORE we stop, that excess heat is comfortably absorbed by the cool RV interior. In some cases, depending upon the outside temperature & humidity, you might be able to be comfortable with just a window or two open. Due to the size of our family, we usually travel with at least one A/C running anyway le. Safe travels, ~Rick Thank you for the response1.1KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Boondocking and using a Generator while sleeping ???
Mortimer Brewster wrote: Branson N Tucson wrote: ...dig in the pocket and stay in a RV park and enjoy your night. I agree. Stay in RV parks and support small businesses. It’s not an issue of money or not supporting the parks. We found that most parks don’t like you arriving later in the evening. And we don’t want to disrupt others in the park upon a late arrival. We will definitely be staying at some parks along the way. I’m a night person and traffic is much better in the evening, we usually drive until Midnight, then look for a place when are we are not planning on stopping at an RV Park.1.1KViews0likes0Comments
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