mosseater
Explorer II
Joined 18 years ago
User Profile
User Widgets
All Activity
Re: Black Tank only holds 1/2 to 1/3 of capacity
If there is liquid just below the flush ball looking down into the toilet, at least you know it's full. Do not trust the lights. They are almost universally wrong. Turn the pump off, open the flush valve and see what you can see first.1.1KViews0likes0CommentsRe: 7.3 Ford gas engine
Mine's a '22 Supercrew long bed, 3.55 rear towing an 8500 lbs 34' travel trailer. I get 10 ish mpg towing and pulls very well. The shifting with the 10 speed is a bit wonky sometimes on slow speed up shifts. It over runs the engine speed and shifts surge in 1,2 and 3. Auto engine brake on downhill braking is overdone for my taste. I have taken to using manual in specific situations I now recognize ahead of time. Stays in engine brake mode way too long for practical use. Has the engine screaming even when bottom of hill has been reached and back on the gas. I have 30k miles on so far and very few real complaints. Truck averages about 15.5 mpg in mixed driving unloaded. I averaged over 17 on a trip to Nashville and back averaging 65 mph and up. It loafs along at 1750 rpm at 80mph in 10th, and zero to 60 comes up pretty quickly for an 8000lb truck at 8 seconds flat. Very happy with the truck so far.1.3KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Financing New Travel Trailer - All I Should Know?
I can't speak to the current market, but back when I bought mine, it was fairly widely known mark up on trailers was like 40% from sticker. My 2008 trailer was listed at $28,900. We bought it for $17,900. Something to be aware of if still bargaining.883Views0likes0CommentsRe: Rank your RV issues
Roof leak at transition from tin to rubber at the top front of the roof. Too much dependence of caulk in too many places. Poor frame spring hanger placement/axle alignment from new. Cheap oem tires. Unreliable tank sensors. Overall medeocre build quality/fit and finish.777Views0likes0CommentsRe: When to replace the hitch pin?
Any idea what the shear forces required to chop it in two? There are anomalies in this world but betting the farm very few ever are sheared. The receiver welds would probably fail before that pin would shear. I'd sooner keep the one I have road tested than risk a new one these days.531Views0likes0CommentsRe: Awning Separation Repair
When my screw holes stripped out holding the transition metal strip from front tin to roof rubber, I found it was because there was leakage around the screws and the wood had rotted away. Make sure the sub structure is sound before just screwing it back in place.728Views0likes0CommentsRe: Surge protector
Receptacles in campgrounds get pretty worn. I have seen some ugly electricals. We've been using a plug in protector 15 years and it's saved me several times. Has tripped from lightening strikes nearby and poor neutral connections, low voltage, etc. Cheap insurance IMO.743Views0likes0Comments
Groups
Bucket List Trips
Bucketlist destinations you just can't miss. Which spots stick with you?Jan 18, 202513,487 Posts Travel Trailer Group
Prefer to camp in a travel trailer? You're not alone.Feb 06, 202544,025 Posts
