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Re: Blow out water lines question
Well, I chickened out and used the pink stuff. I am considering blowing out the lines again to remove most of the pink since the lines and valves have been flushed. This is in hopes to reduce the amount of effort it takes to remove that pink stuff taste in the spring time. Now that I know the valves and water pump dont have any residual water in them I won't worry. I'm thinking between the lower amounts of residual pink coating the lines and using baking soda in the spring, it will be easier to remove that taste.363Views0likes0CommentsRe: Blow out water lines question
Thanks for the replies everyone. I get there is still debate about this topic. I live where it does get below freezing for very long periods. Because its the first time I'm considering it, I have to admit, I am a little worried that only blowing the airlines won't work. But there are folks from Canada, Washington state, Massachusetts, etc. using the blow out method with success. All of these states get extremely cold. As well, some people have said they've had damage by only blowing out the lines. The main reason I would rather avoid the pink stuff in the lines, is the taste. I used it for 7 years in my last camper and didn't have any ruptured lines. But the taste just takes forever to go away. And yes I sanitize with bleach in the spring and have done mass (sometimes extreme) flushings. I tried using extra bleach and that rv antifreeze taste was still there. (I don't want to take water bottles with me.) I recently read where baking soda is supposed to get rid of that taste. I've never tried it. K Charles wrote: We bypass the water heater, blow out the lines, open the low point drains. 25 or so years and it has frozen. Pink stuff in the traps. What do you do with your water pump?361Views0likes0CommentsBlow out water lines question
First time trying the blow out method. The one thing that I typically dont see is what do folks do with the freshwater pump? The one thing I read was to fully drain the freshwater tank. Then turn the pump on and let it run until no water comes out and then continue for another 15 20 seconds to continue to clear out any remaining water in the pump. Is that sufficient? I've used no pink stuff in any lines, just air. I did put the pink stuff in the traps and in the toilet bowl. Also my GD 2400BH has a black tank water inlet for a spray bar to clean inside of the black tank. Is it necessary to blow the line for that considering there are no valves and it's not pressurized? I already did it but just curious if its needed.11KViews0likes50CommentsRe: 2017 Silverado 2500HD Double Cab LT Z71
azdryheat wrote: 2017 Trailer Life says your truck can pull a 13,000# trailer. I assume that's with a WD hitch. Next to the max tongue weight (1500lb), the manual does say: Hitch Type = Weigth-Carrying or Weight-Distribution. This is one of my questions. If a TT is 13000lb, can weigth-distribution offset 3000lb and keep the tongue at <1500lb?333Views0likes0Comments2017 Silverado 2500HD Double Cab LT Z71
Hi all, I recently bought a new 2017 2500 Silverado HD. Got a great trade in on my 2010 1500 plus some nice rebates and incentives. Thought the upgrade would be nice. I'm going to miss my crew cab over this dbl cab, but I'll adapt. I'm trying to figure what TT can this thing really pull safely. And I believe it comes down to the weakest link for this truck. That is the receiver. According to the manual, the max tongue weight rating is 1500lbs. With ~15 percent TT tongue weight and working backwards, is a 10,000lb TT. This calculator confirms it. All of my "max" numbers allow a 10,000lb TT. Does adding a WD system change this number? (2017 Silverado 2500HD LT Double Cab Z71 4WD 6.0L Gas 4.10 rear Standard box) The numbers from the stickers and the manual. Max Cargo 2867 GCWR 21100 GVWR 9500 GAWR FT 5200 GAWR RR 6200 Maximum Trailer Weight (Conventional) 13000 Maximum Trailer Weight (Fifth-Wheel) 14200 Cargo Weight Rating (Slide Camper) 1967 Maximum Tongue Weight (Conventional) 1500 Maximum Tongue Weight (Fifth-Wheel) 3000 There are two numbers that I'm not sure what they are. They are listed on the sticker in the glove box on the same label as the GVWR and GAWR. Its says "F 973 LB" and "T 1967 LB". I'm guessing T is the slide camper, but what is "F"? I don't have any immediate plans for a fifth-wheel, but this calculator says 11,600lbs. (Limited by GCWR-GVWR) Does this seem right? Lets keep this post to my specific vehicle and its capabilities.2.7KViews0likes8Comments
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