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Re: 31 below zero, RV antifreeze failed?
I have been doing this for many years and we have had great results. Completely drain the water from your rv using the low point drains, then use the bypass to pump rv antifreeze into the lines, faucets etc. After that drain the rv antifreeze using the same process you did before. I catch the draining antifreeze and use it in my black tank for a little extra. No air compressor needed. Following this procedure we have almost no (I said almost) smell, and it is easy to rinse the pink out of the system since there's not much left. I should add that I bypass the water heater first and never put any rv antifreeze in the fresh tank. It makes it very easy in the spring when I want to use the 5th wheel. My biggest concern for people that use air to blow out the lines is how do you flush the water pump? My belief is that with not leaving the rv antifreeze in the lines all winter the smell doesn't get into the lines nearly as much. Plus the last thing in the lines was the antifreeze so even if it collects in a low spot nothing will get damaged. Trust me, with my luck there would be a plastic fitting that was the low spot and it would break! I do have pex lines, but the fittings aren't and I am not taking a chance with them. 😉1.7KViews1like0CommentsRe: How do you do your turkey?
I smoked ours already. I did it last weekend, vacuum sealed it and now it's in the freezer. If you are using a pellet grill, I would recommend a smoker tube also. They are available at almost any ACE hardware or Amazon etc. That makes a big difference on my Louisiana, basically the same as a Pit Boss. Edited to add: Jellied cranberry is a MUST!!! 😉2.2KViews0likes1CommentRe: MGVWR and problems titling trailer
Take your trailer to a CAT scale first. They are certified weights so you will know for sure what your weight is. If you really are over that much, strip the trailer and then hit the CAT scale again. When you are good there head to the DMV with the CAT scale ticket in hand. Then you can get it licensed for your trip.807Views0likes0CommentsRe: Printer
RLS7201 wrote: We have 2 Epson tank ink jet printers/scanners(ET2650-WIFI). One in the sticks & bricks and one in the MH. The tank system makes ink replacement cheap. When not used for a couple of months, I have to run the head cleaning routine 5 times to get every thing back to normal. The all is good. Richard We have a Brother laser printer and a little over a year ago bought an Epson tank inkjet ET3830 and since getting it we almost never use the laser printer. Epson says print a page a week to keep the ink "flowing", and we have not had any issues at all. It is much better than the old inkjets.698Views0likes0CommentsRe: Driver’s license for DPs
rdhetrick wrote: Actually, NC doesn't require a CDL for private use of a motorhome, they require the regular license for the appropriate CLASS of vehicle, which for most DP's is a CLASS B. So what you have is a Non-commercial Class B license. What people don't seem to grasp is that the CLASS of a license has nothing to do with it being commercial or not - it is simply a designation for the type of vehicle you are allowed to operate. A "CDL" just means it's a Commercial Driver's License. It also needs a CLASS qualification. The most common is the Commercial Class A, and this is what people think of when they hear "CDL", but I know people that have a Commercial Class B license. They can drive a vehicle over 26,000 lbs but the trailer is limited to 10,000 lbs. Many states, but not all, are the same way. I doubt there are many RV'rs that actually have a Commercial license, except those that drive for a living... Excellent post regarding CDL information. I do have a CDL since I used to drive truck.836Views0likes0CommentsRe: CAT scale numbers hitched and not
halcareric wrote: SNIP BUT, now to me, it looks like the pin weight is over what it should, meaning I have too much cargo in the pass through yes? I guess I don't see a problem with your setup. You are well under your rear GAWR. Another number to look at would be your GCVWR, it should be on the tag with your axle weight ratings. If it's more than 25,500 I would be OK with it, but your comfort level is up to you to decide. When I first started truck driving (real trucks), an old timer told me to always drive 5 mph slower than where you feel comfortable. That advice hasn't failed me yet.1KViews0likes0Comments
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