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Re: exchanging propane cylinder that came with TT
Flute Man wrote: Personally, I would not turn in a tank that I knew was defective. You might take your old tank to a propane dealer and see if they could repair the old tank. To me, turning in a defective tank is the same as lying and cheating. I may be wrong, but I believe it's generally expected that this is done. They are inspected and repaired or disposed of before being refilled and put back into circulation. The woman who was filling and mentioned the bad valve even suggested I swap it and was ready to do it for me, but I wasn't sure if there was a difference between TT tanks and BBQ grill tanks, so I didn't do it yet.474Views0likes0CommentsRe: exchanging propane cylinder that came with TT
thanks for the quick replies, consensus seems to be just swap and move on. It's only a single tank on the tongue, so no worries of matching collar heights or anything like that. Seems weird that my tank, which came new with a brand new TT 3.5yrs ago has a bad valve already. But I'll just swap it. thanks again everyone!473Views0likes0Commentsexchanging propane cylinder that came with TT
I recently tried to have my 20lb propane tank refilled and it wouldn't fill. The person filling it determined it must be a bad valve. She proceeded to fill a second tank I had without issue. So my question, is there any reason NOT to just exchange the cylinder for a full one (at Menards, Walmart, etc)? I understand it's more costly, and you get less propane than if I did a refill. But is there any reason to keep the original that came with my TT? Or just exchange it and move on?8.7KViews0likes45CommentsRe: 12v/USB charging station reccomendation
in installed this one last year, was pretty straightforward. The separate pieces can be arranged anyway you want, and it's pretty simple to change them out if needed (replacing the 12v with a USB for example, or adding another outlet instead of a switch or voltage readout). i installed mine near the radio so I used the same power source. I also wired the radio into the new toggle switch, so i can switch the radio off (similar to when you turn off your car, radio goes dark but maintains its memory). Our radio was way bright and was wired in a way that I couldn't turn it off completely. The switch also controls the 12V outlet and readout, so I can basically "go dark" for bedtime. The USBs I left always hot (not switched) so we can charge overnight. It's actually more straightforward than it might seem, just completing or opening circuits to fit your needs. i agree with others, the one you posted price is way high, can definitely be found cheaper.470Views0likes0CommentsRe: Mounting a tv
similar situation, small TT with no labeled TV mount area. I even asked at the dealer before a took the TT home, and there wasn't a ply backer anywhere. There's a cable/sat plug near an outlet, right by the counter top but I don't want to just have a TV on the counter all the day. My solution (haven't done it yet but plan to this season) is to mount the TV to a cabinet, above where the radio is mounted. That way I can access behind the TV and ensure there is a backer and proper support to keep things solid. On my TT it's basically an empty panel with dead space behind it anyway, there's wiring for the radio and antenna in this space.506Views0likes0CommentsRe: anyone towing with a Grand Cherokee Diesel?
wow I had no idea a 1500 gets that kind of mileage! seems from everything I've read towing with diesel is about 15mpg. agreed on the jeep over pickup, can fit better in a lot of places. my parking spot for the TT is also a very tricky maneuver that I'm certain pickup would be too big to make. this will also be my first diesel, what else should I know other than the obvious? is maintenance basically the same? but the basic takeaway from this subject seems to be that I'm not making a huge mistake, thanks again good forum folks!454Views0likes0CommentsRe: anyone towing with a Grand Cherokee Diesel?
avoidcrowds wrote: I towed with a 2014 Jeep GC diesel for 3 years. Had a TrailManor 2417, which was 3,500 lbs, and the height of a popup. Towed like it wasn't back there. Last spring, we got a full-size trailer, which weighs 5,600 lbs loaded for a week. I knew the trailer was back there. Going up grades over 6% (west side of the Johnson/Eisenhower tunnel on I-70 in Colorado) bogged me down considerably. And, even with WDH with sway control, I never felt stable if there was more than a 10mph wind. Got rid of the GC, and replaced with an F-150. Works/tows so much better! But, others are very happy towing their bigger trailers with the GC. I didn't like the way it had to work so hard to go slowly up a steep hill, as we camp in the mountains most of the time. Also, be aware of your cargo capacity. With the 725 lbs of tongue wt/WDH weight, there was very little left for wife, me, and cargo. Could not take a third adult along without being over the rated capacity of the Jeep (1,060 lbs). Another advantage of the truck. thanks for the info! our TT is 3500 loaded, but it is full height. The GC diesel will certainly be an upgrade from our Liberty gasser. I'm quite surprised by that payload number, can't seem to get a consistent number on the internet. Even my smaller liberty is rated 1150. But it looks like it depends on trim level as well. I was looking at the Limited, which some sites list as high as 1270. Luckily I'm already very payload conscience with our current smaller TV. What kind of mileage were you getting? I don't want to get a bigger truck, as mentioned it will be a daily driver, and I'd like to still fit in my garage (older, door is kind of short) Thanks again for the input!454Views0likes0Comments
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