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Handyhiker · 11-04-2015, 06:08 PM

Tomorrow we leave on our first trip. Not a big one , only about 165 miles to my sister's farm in PA. This will be a try out and male sure everything works. Staying 3 nights in the RV. I am so excited I doubt I will get much sleep tonight.

Gordon Dewald · 11-04-2015, 06:27 PM

Have a great time and drive safe.

Inthe70s · 11-04-2015, 07:03 PM

I hope everything goes well! It's funny, I'm a 53 year old man that has gone on a million trips during my lifetime but every trip is like the first trip and I get very excited. It's a good feeling! Let us know how the trip goes.

buddalo · 11-05-2015, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Inthe70s

I hope everything goes well! It's funny, I'm a 53 year old man that has gone on a million trips during my lifetime but every trip is like the first trip and I get very excited. It's a good feeling! Let us know how the trip goes.

Well said!!! I feel the exact same way!!! Please let us know how the trip goes...

Buddie

Handyhiker · 11-05-2015, 01:48 PM

Just getting ready has been a challenge. First the propane system wold not work. Seemed like no power to the safety in the coach. Checked all the breakers and fuses then find a bad connection at the tank solenoid. Had to drill out the old screws that held the wires. They were rusted and stripped out. Next, I fill the water tank and turn on the hot water. Comes out looking like iced tea. So I drains the hot water tank and flush out all the **** in the bottom. Then clean the cathoide and all the lines. Good dreif it is a lot of work to go camping. ��

MartinP · 11-05-2015, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Handyhiker

Tomorrow we leave on our first trip. Not a big one , only about 165 miles to my sister's farm in PA. This will be a try out and male sure everything works. Staying 3 nights in the RV. I am so excited I doubt I will get much sleep tonight.

Yup, after 3 years I'm still the same, toss and turn all night.

akadeadeye · 11-05-2015, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Handyhiker

Just getting ready has been a challenge. First the propane system wold not work. Seemed like no power to the safety in the coach. Checked all the breakers and fuses then find a bad connection at the tank solenoid. Had to drill out the old screws that held the wires. They were rusted and stripped out. Next, I fill the water tank and turn on the hot water. Comes out looking like iced tea. So I drains the hot water tank and flush out all the **** in the bottom. Then clean the cathoide and all the lines. Good dreif it is a lot of work to go camping. ��

Par for the course. Just wait until you go on your trip. I always say every trip is like an open book test!

Don

Handyhiker · 11-08-2015, 03:27 PM

Back home from our trip. Had a great time. There were a few things that we foregot, a few things that didn't work. Nothing so major it spoiled our trip.
The toilet in the 1/2 bath won't flush, no water to the toilet.
The fridge won't light the propane but I can light it and it then works. Worked fine on electricity
A couple interior lights didn't work

The furnaces worked great. 29 degrees and toasty warm.

As a side note, first trip with full water and propane. All our cloths, food and dogs we got 7.6 mpg. I do not have all my stuff done yet so I am happy with that.

Gordon Dewald · 11-08-2015, 03:42 PM

A happy trip is always a good trip regardless of any issues.

George Schweikle · 11-08-2015, 04:33 PM

Congratulations on your first trip. There is nothing like it.

And, great that you are handy, and not afraid to work on your RV. While there's nothing wrong with being a "Checkbook mechanic", it can be very costly.

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Originally Posted by Handyhiker

Back home from our trip. Had a great time. There were a few things that we foregot, a few things that didn't work. Nothing so major it spoiled our trip.
The toilet in the 1/2 bath won't flush, no water to the toilet.
The fridge won't light the propane but I can light it and it then works. Worked fine on electricity
A couple interior lights didn't work

The furnaces worked great. 29 degrees and toasty warm.

As a side note, first trip with full water and propane. All our cloths, food and dogs we got 7.6 mpg. I do not have all my stuff done yet so I am happy with that.