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12-14-2021, 07:03 PM
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Location: Braidwood Il.
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Could make adjustable rip cord alarm shorter than cord or hoses. Stake to ground or weight at elect bay or shorter length of twine to pole ,or a loop in cord pulls it. Short search brought up this.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000GU7DGS...3F5JCBVJJ6HJJ9
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12-14-2021, 07:09 PM
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I have a set of reminders that go on the steering wheel, one for each item like TV, power etc. I don't use the ones for the obvious like slides. The other habit I have gotten into is a walk around after starting the engine which includes checking lights.
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12-15-2021, 09:55 AM
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Location: Carlos, Texas
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Geez, how does one forget something like that?
The same way my FORMER (thank God) inlaws drove their MH for hours with the giant awning still out. Imagine being in rain on the highway and getting under it in the lane beside them and not needing to use the wipers.
Oh, and I walk several laps around before moving anything.
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12-15-2021, 10:31 AM
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Location: Polk city Florida
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hang ignition key on plug when you hookup
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12-15-2021, 10:44 AM
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Much easier to make a checklist. It could be slightly more difficult to follow it or remember where it is located.
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12-15-2021, 04:55 PM
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Location: Georgia
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Quote:
Originally Posted by weird
One the rigs in our caravan forgot to disconnect their 50 amp and ripped the electrical box out of the ground. Got me wondering if anyone has ever made a break-away 50 amp connector for RVs.
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If it broke away from pedestal they would still drag it down the road. Best fix is don’t do it.
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12-16-2021, 11:59 AM
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"Formerly Diplomat Don"
Newmar Owners Club
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Location: Moorpark, Ca.
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Actually......once you forget to unplug the cord, you'll never forget again! 
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2019 Newmar Dutch Star 4018 (Freightliner)
2019 Ford Raptor
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12-16-2021, 02:18 PM
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Newmar Owners Club Retired Fire Service RVer's Spartan Chassis
Join Date: Apr 2018
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Quote:
Originally Posted by charliez
Geez, how does one forget something like that?
The same way my FORMER (thank God) inlaws drove their MH for hours with the giant awning still out. Imagine being in rain on the highway and getting under it in the lane beside them and not needing to use the wipers.
Oh, and I walk several laps around before moving anything.
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Now that is funny!
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Originally Posted by Dutch Star Don
Actually......once you forget to unplug the cord, you'll never forget again! |
Now that is so TRUE!
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12-16-2021, 02:51 PM
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Location: Pacific Northwest and Arizona
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I always do a final walk around. Always. Even if I'm sure I'm ready to go. This includes a light tug on the bottom of every compartment door, and looking to confirm each jack is up. I also look UP to make sure things like window awnings are in. I never let myself skip the walk around before pulling out even if I'm positive everything is good to go.
Part of this kind of routine comes from being the person who is responsible for locking and securing facilities. I develop a routine and follow it every time. It doesn't matter if everything has been secured earlier in the shift, a final walk around is always done.
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1998 Safari Serengeti 3706, 300HP Cat 3126 Allison 3060, 900 watts of Solar.
Dragging four telescopes around the US in search of dark skies.
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12-16-2021, 04:57 PM
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We all Bo Bo once in awhile.
I have a full service RV pad at my house.
I needed to turn the coach around to do some work on it.
Yup! I just hopped in and drove into the street.
Receptacle survived. Cord and box it terminates in needed a little work.
I guess that makes me a member of the "Ron White" society. You can't fix........
Richard
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12-16-2021, 05:26 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: Upstate SC
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I have a pre-flight checklist and a "landing" list. Last time out I was feeling so smart that I didn't feel like I needed to check my pre-flight list. But I did anyway and sure enough, not so smart.
I feel dumb checking the lists each and every time but it sure beats feeling really really stupid.
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12-16-2021, 05:44 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2009
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We all Bo Bo once in awhile.
I have a full service RV pad at my house.
I needed to turn the coach around to do some work on it.
Yup! I just hopped in and drove into the street.
Receptacle survived. Cord and box it terminates in needed a little work.
I guess that makes me a member of the "Ron White" society. You can't fix........
Richard
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12-20-2021, 05:30 PM
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Join Date: May 2021
Location: Brenham, Texas
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Quote:
Originally Posted by House Husband
We all Bo Bo once in awhile.
I have a full service RV pad at my house.
I needed to turn the coach around to do some work on it.
Yup! I just hopped in and drove into the street.
Receptacle survived. Cord and box it terminates in needed a little work.
I guess that makes me a member of the "Ron White" society. You can't fix........
Richard
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I drove an ice cream truck and was in that business for 47 years unplugging and telling others before you pull out to be sure you unplug.
Guess what? I pulled up and didn’t unplug my RV and now I’m the guy that checks and double checks if I’m unplugged. Lol now.
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