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Posted By PDXDave

Thanks! It's only missing the front gates and it...

Thanks! It's only missing the front gates and it will be done. The weather turned around on us and is slowing things down just a little bit but I will have the rest of the gates and fencing up...

Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion

04-07-2015, 06:14 PM

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Posted By PDXDave

Thanks for your replies everyone. I am quite...

Thanks for your replies everyone. I am quite pleased with how the project turned out.

Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion

03-29-2015, 07:39 PM

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Posted By PDXDave

There were two options: 1. Cork screw in...

There were two options:

1. Cork screw in anchors to the tune of $250 or:

2. 2' long rebar stakes - price FREE.

Thanks Timon

Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion

03-28-2015, 08:39 AM

Replies: 54

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Posted By PDXDave

Thanks everyone for commenting. Code wise from...

Thanks everyone for commenting. Code wise from what I found out there is not an issue unless a neighbor complains. I went to my neighbors and talked to them about what I wanted to do and they were...

Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion

03-26-2015, 09:31 PM

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Posted By PDXDave

Update!!! Finally!!!

Okay everyone...I finally have an update for you. We got a call last week saying that the installers of the structure would be here Wednesday. On Monday we got a call saying that they would have to...

Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion

03-17-2015, 06:49 PM

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Posted By PDXDave

I don't even know what to say.

I don't even know what to say.

Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion

03-16-2015, 08:47 AM

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Posted By PDXDave

Not at the site specifically no. I have water...

Not at the site specifically no. I have water and power available nearby so that is what I use.

Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion

03-15-2015, 09:38 AM

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Posted By PDXDave

That definitely looks real close doesn't it?

That definitely looks real close doesn't it?

Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion

03-13-2015, 09:27 PM

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Posted By PDXDave

The fabric is a landscape fabric we got from...

The fabric is a landscape fabric we got from Costco. It is 4' W X 220'L and it is supposed to be commercial grade. It cost us about $30 per role.

It did pretty good overall. The dump...

Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion

03-12-2015, 05:40 PM

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Posted By PDXDave

Thanks!!!

Thanks!!!

Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion

03-11-2015, 05:42 PM

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Posted By PDXDave

No worries! Have a great day!

No worries! Have a great day!

Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion

03-10-2015, 11:12 PM

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Posted By PDXDave

Chiefly1...thanks!!! 99-Am.Star...we dug...

Chiefly1...thanks!!!

99-Am.Star...we dug down about 3". The main area is 23'W X 36'D and the driveway is 10'W X about 22'L. I have about 10-12 yards of dirt to get rid of now...LOL!!!

Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion

03-10-2015, 08:41 AM

Replies: 9

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Posted By PDXDave

Thanks pt1655. I just got one of those wands...

Thanks pt1655. I just got one of those wands that you stick in the water heater to flush it out. I just need to get to it. I have been working on my RV pad project that has been keeping pretty...

Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion

03-09-2015, 10:41 PM

Replies: 11

Poor cable TV reception

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Posted By PDXDave

I know you said the connections were good but...

I know you said the connections were good but here is something to look for if you are not familiar with how coax & cable systems work.

I had the same issue in my 5th wheel on our second outing...

Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion

03-09-2015, 09:58 PM

Replies: 54

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Posted By PDXDave

More pic's from the new pad

The 12 yard dump truck coming in and dumping 3/4 minus crushed concrete on Wednesday.

https://www.irv2.com/attachments/photobucket/img_2458620_0_b46ae50c59574acad4315d1dd36cfc77.jpg

Drawing out...

Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion

03-04-2015, 12:38 PM

Replies: 18

5th wheel hitch recommendations

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Posted By PDXDave

Exactly!!!

Exactly!!!

Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion

03-04-2015, 12:02 PM

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New to camping questions

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Posted By PDXDave

I booked a site for this summer at state/county...

I booked a site for this summer at state/county park and they had all the size info on their site plus a map that showed the direction to pull into the site.

Dave

Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion

03-04-2015, 08:09 AM

Replies: 18

5th wheel hitch recommendations

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Posted By PDXDave

Cummins12V98 I like your padlock idea there. I...

Cummins12V98 I like your padlock idea there. I take the coupler (?) (not sure if that is what it is called - anyway the top part of the hitch) off when I am not using it. Let's just say that in my...

Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion

03-02-2015, 09:13 PM

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Posted By PDXDave

Old Radios - Bummer but spring is right around...

Old Radios - Bummer but spring is right around the corner.

Reng8d - Electric and water? Nope not this time. My budget is tapped out for now. We are doing 3'4 minus crushed concrete so I will be...

Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion

03-01-2015, 10:50 PM

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Posted By PDXDave

5th wheel RV Parking area project

Recently we bought our first 5th wheel and my wife and I decided we needed to build a covered RV parking area for it. So I thought I would post some pic's of my project so far. We will have the...

Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion

03-01-2015, 09:24 AM

Replies: 18

5th wheel hitch recommendations

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Posted By PDXDave

I am new to pulling a 5'ver and bought a B&W on...

I am new to pulling a 5'ver and bought a B&W on my brother-in-laws recommendation for my F250 V10 LB. Hook up for me is super easy. I was shown by the trailer dealer how to hook it up once and it...

Forum: New Member Check-In

02-23-2015, 10:20 PM

Replies: 18

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Posted By PDXDave

I'll say it again...Wow!!! What an incredible...

I'll say it again...Wow!!! What an incredible welcome from so many folks. Thank you all for a warm welcome.

Happy trails to all of you as well!!!

Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion

02-22-2015, 09:58 AM

Replies: 9

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Posted By PDXDave

Cool, thanks wa8yxm

Cool, thanks wa8yxm

Forum: New Member Check-In

02-22-2015, 09:57 AM

Replies: 18

Views: 1,089

Posted By PDXDave

Wow!!! What an incredible welcome from all of...

Wow!!! What an incredible welcome from all of you...THANKS FOR THE WARM WELCOME!!!

Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion

02-21-2015, 12:30 PM

Replies: 9

Views: 2,016

Posted By PDXDave

Thanks for the replies everybody, I really...

Thanks for the replies everybody, I really appreciate it.

I opened the hot water heater last night to see if it was getting water and had a bunch of calcium chunks blow out just from the water...

Forum: New Member Check-In

02-21-2015, 12:24 PM

Replies: 18

Views: 1,089

Posted By PDXDave

Thanks all!!!

Thanks all!!!

Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion

02-20-2015, 08:39 PM

Replies: 9

Views: 2,016

Posted By PDXDave

This is weird, water calcium problem

My wife just bought a new to us 2011 Springdale 5th wheel. This is our second trip out with it since buying it in November. My wife and I were setting up in our site at the beach this evening and...

Forum: New Member Check-In

02-20-2015, 08:23 PM

Replies: 18