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11-18-2015, 06:35 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota
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*Not very bright* alert
One step method to waste a gallon of RV antifreeze...
1) Leave low point drains open when pumping antifreeze into your supply lines.
In my defense.. I wasn't feeling too smart when I did this.
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Current (4th) RV: 1996 Coachmen Catalina Class C 22 ft
Previous RV's: 1978 Itasca Suncruiser Class A 22 ft; 2001 Jayco Eagle Class C 28 ft; 1989 Winnebago Warrior Class C 27 ft
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11-18-2015, 07:41 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Apex, NC
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Look on the bright side. At least it won't kill your dog when he licks it up.
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2010 Winnebago Journey Express 34Y
2010 Freightliner XCS (mfd 9/'09)
'07 Saturn Vue V6
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11-19-2015, 06:19 AM
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Senior Member
Fleetwood Owners Club American Coach Owners Club
Join Date: Mar 2011
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If that's the worst mistake you ever make with an RV, you will be way ahead of most of us.
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2014 American Eagle 45T
DD 13, 500 HP
Pulling a Honda CRV
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11-19-2015, 06:36 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Snowbird - Waterford Mi and Citrus Springs Fl.
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Can't tell you how many have pumped that gallon, plus a few more, into a water heater that hasn't been bypassed - and still not winterized properly.
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1997 37' HR Endeavor, 275hp Cat, Freightliner
03 CR-V Blue Ox, Ready Brake
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11-19-2015, 06:43 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota
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Well.. not the worst. I inhaled and exhaled a tobacco substance.
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Current (4th) RV: 1996 Coachmen Catalina Class C 22 ft
Previous RV's: 1978 Itasca Suncruiser Class A 22 ft; 2001 Jayco Eagle Class C 28 ft; 1989 Winnebago Warrior Class C 27 ft
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11-19-2015, 07:39 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2012
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I saw the title and got very excited but was disappointed after reading it. I was really hoping you found an "alert" that would let you know when your were about to do something that was "not very bright".
I really need one of those.
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2014 Tiffin Phaeton 42 LH, 2013 Honda CRV
"When the time comes to look back, make sure you'll like what you see"
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11-19-2015, 09:30 AM
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 1,636
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I went thru a gal. of the stuff trying to winterize our Maytag Fridge till I realized that the filter in the fridge was taking the pink color out of the stuff!!!!
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2012 Journey 40U (Our Incredible Journey)
2008 Dodge Dakota(TOAD) 2005 Honda Shadow in TOAD
AF-1 braking system
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11-19-2015, 10:45 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Phoenix, Oregon
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Ha, well at least now I know I'm not the only one! And I've probably done it more than once over the years. Kinda like leaving the drain plug out and pouring oil in the engine. Yeh, I did that too. I blame it on "distractions". They seem to occur more frequently as I get older.
Steve
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11-19-2015, 10:52 AM
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Forest River Owners Club
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Central PA
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I love reading this stuff, not because I like to gloat, but because misery loves company. I always count it a victory when I'm able to complete a project (large or small) without paying any stupid tax...
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Steve & Carol
2014 Forest River Georgetown 351DS pushed by 2014 Jeep Wrangler (JKUR) 6-speed
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11-19-2015, 01:31 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 1,666
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You know that extension cord that you use to maintain your batteries when the coach is stored for the winter? Well, that cord doesn't slow the coach down at all when you drive away with it still plugged in. Neither does the rear camera tell you that you just tipped over your trash cans with the tail swing. And the list goes on...
Mike
2000 Holiday Rambler Endeavor 40PBD
Freghtliner XC, CAT 3126B
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11-19-2015, 01:36 PM
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 14,890
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Only a gallon. Currently on sale at Walmart for 2.98. Buying some extra.
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Gordon and Janet
Tour 42QD/InTech Stacker
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11-19-2015, 01:36 PM
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Community Administrator
Pond Piggies Club LA Gulf Coast Campers Outdoors RV Owners Club Entegra Owners Club Skyline Owners Group
Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 40,722
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I think many of us need the same kind of alarm that sounds when you put the coach in drive before retracting the jacks. Ask me how I know.
Lori-
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2016 Phoenix Cruiser 2350S, 2018 Phaeton 40IH,2006 Bounder 36Z, 2004 Cougar 285EFS, 2000 Aerolite 25FBR
There is great need for a sarcasm font.
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11-19-2015, 01:54 PM
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Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Prince William, VA
Posts: 157
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Quote:
Originally Posted by slowmachine
You know that extension cord that you use to maintain your batteries when the coach is stored for the winter? Well, that cord doesn't slow the coach down at all when you drive away with it still plugged in.
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The 50Amp cord that powers everything doesn't slow the coach down either. It did make a loud "thunk" so at least I didn't drive over the cord with a tire and destroy the cord.
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Leon and Karen
Was - '02 Monaco Dynasty Chancellor
Burned and destroyed Dec 15, 2017
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11-19-2015, 01:56 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 1,666
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mriderLeon
The 50Amp cord that powers everything doesn't slow the coach down either. It did make a loud "thunk" so at least I didn't drive over the cord with a tire and destroy the cord.
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LOL. Somehow, I knew that I wasn't alone on this one.
Mike
2000 Holiday Rambler Endeavor 40PBD
Freghtliner XC, CAT 3126B
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