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New 2 Newmar · 08-20-2022, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Unplanned Tourist

I got tired of pulling the plug every time I wanted to drain the tank, so here's my solution.

90 degree brass elbow, 5 inch long SS nipple and a SS ball valve. Cut a hole for the nipple to run through and put the ball valve on the bottom where it's easy to reach.

What about the anode rod? Everytime we winterize we pull it out and use a reverse water pic to push out the debris in the bottom of the tank too.

**hamm2018** · 08-20-2022, 08:57 AM

The last thing we bought was:
1) new fabric for wife to cover valance on the windows
2) ripped out carpet in bedroom, installed peel & stick vinyl flooring
3) paint for doing kitchen & bathroom walls
4) 2 cabinets for storage in garage of toy-hauler
5) repack wheel bearings & replace brake pads on the disc brakes on the
toy-hauler
6) new full rig solar system with 8 Elevation 120AH batteries, 2000 watts of solar & all equipment for it, to be installed week of Sept.11th in Nappanee, Ind.
7) On Valentine's Day weekend, 2013 Can Am Spyder, sold gas power golf cart and bought the Spyder.

wecamp2 · 08-20-2022, 01:59 PM

The whole thing. A new to me 2916 45OP Allegro Bus
Now to add all the updates that I did to the Winnebago Vectra.

Unplanned Tourist · 08-20-2022, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by New 2 Newmar

What about the anode rod? Everytime we winterize we pull it out and use a reverse water pic to push out the debris in the bottom of the tank too.

I have an Atwood water heater, so no worries because it doesn't use an anode rod.

If you have a Suburban, then you will have to just keep pulling the rod out when you want to drain your tank.

RedneckExpress · 08-23-2022, 01:45 PM

Door hinge hardware for the new cabinet doors.

wrvond · 08-24-2022, 04:59 AM

Self closing drawer slides for bathroom drawers.
Two Aqua Joe 25 foot long water hoses and ditched the white Camco hoses.

ronspradley · 08-24-2022, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by wrvond

Self closing drawer slides for bathroom drawers.
Two Aqua Joe 25 foot long water hoses and ditched the white Camco hoses.

What makes this better than the Camco?

ronspradley
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wrvond · 08-25-2022, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by ronspradley

What makes this better than the Camco?

ronspradley.

1. the ends, made of aluminum, are much more robust. Nearly all leaks in the Camco hoses were due to the ends splitting along the threads or simply coming apart.
2. rated at 600 psi burst strength
3. non-kinking
4. folds up into a smaller bundle for storage

The hose I replaced had started leaking at the female fitting where the two pieces are crimped together.

ronspradley · 08-25-2022, 05:15 AM

Thanks. I will put this on the list when I next replace my water hoses.

ronspradley
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BigBillSD · 08-25-2022, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by wrvond

1. the ends, made of aluminum, are much more robust. Nearly all leaks in the Camco hoses were due to the ends splitting along the threads or simply coming apart.
2. rated at 600 psi burst strength
3. non-kinking
4. folds up into a smaller bundle for storage

The hose I replaced had started leaking at the female fitting where the two pieces are crimped together.

Which one did you purchase? I noticed that only 3 of the 5 listed on Amazon can be used for drinking water.

BigBillSD · 08-25-2022, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by wecamp2

The whole thing. A new to me 2916 45OP Allegro Bus
Now to add all the updates that I did to the Winnebago Vectra.

Wow, a 2916, sure would like to see pictures of that model year bus! Heck, I bet Bob would like to see that too.

TexasJeff · 08-25-2022, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by ronspradley

What makes this better than the Camco?

ronspradley
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Adding on - I moved my Camcos out to the well-house when I need to run an extension hose to the RV to prepare for an outing. Due to mature trees, we can't get the coach closer to our softwater source when filling up the water tank.

The Aqua Joe's I found to be much lighter and easier to coil, uncoil, lift, store. They don't crimp. They're just superior in many ways to the old-style hose. You won't regret changing over. I'd recommend getting 2 25' length hoses since most of the time you're only going to use one of them.

TexasJeff · 08-25-2022, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by BigBillSD

Which one did you purchase? I noticed that only 3 of the 5 listed on Amazon can be used for drinking water.

Bill, this one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Rhody_Chris · 08-25-2022, 12:42 PM

Bought new 2022 GDRV 17MKE and had delivered to driveway 7/28/22.

Since then we have been admiring the beauty and prepping for first, a 3 night shakedown without any hookups at the beach, and then a round trip from RI to Austin, TX for 3 weeks in October. That trip will be Harvest Host stops while enroute, 7 nights in CG in Austin, and more HH stops on the return trip. We might do a 3 night with hookups in between.

The list of what we have bought for her (IRVina) is extensive, including:

2022 GMC Yukon SLT (Diesel) (Irving) to tow with
Anderson WDH
LevelMatePro
Anderson Leveler blocks
MasterLock Trailer Lock (so no one can hitch and run)
TireLINK TPMS
EZ Coupler Valve Cap w/ Handle (for waste drain)
AcuRite Digital Wireless Fridge and Freezer Thermometer with Alarm
Ultra ES Pro Bluetooth Electronic Lock
Clearsource Premier RV Water Filter System
RV Cup Holder Button Guard and Cover for Thomas Payne
Camco Heavy Duty Double Battery Box with Straps and Hardware
12 Inches Battery Iverter Cables Set with Terminals
2nd Interstate SRM-24 81AH 140RC 690 MCA Deep Cycle Battery

This list does not include several incidental security, kitchen, bedding, decor, etc items.

Everything but the battery were purchased through Amazon.