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Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 02-03-2016, 02:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,849
Posted By shepd
Figured I should post the results. The shop...

Figured I should post the results. The shop found the axle tube bent and replaced it. They also replaced both tires. Total cost, labour + parts was $820. A bit more than I wanted to pay but at...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 01-28-2016, 01:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,849
Posted By shepd
I haven't done that. Don't have the right tools...

I haven't done that. Don't have the right tools for it with me. I will make sure the shop takes a good look and I plan to carry a jack with me next trip!

No this trailer has no built in...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 01-28-2016, 09:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,849
Posted By shepd
Thanks! I was thinking alignment too. It is a...

Thanks! I was thinking alignment too. It is a relatively new trailer but it's just out of warranty now so it's going to be out of pocket. Under $500 isn't so bad, we'll see what they say tomorrow...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 01-27-2016, 11:24 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,849
Posted By shepd
Quick tire wear

I just finished a 1000 mile trip on my relatively new TT. I have probably put 3000 miles in total on it and bought it brand new (old stock, 2013 14 foot single axle).

The tires have already worn...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 01-08-2016, 12:42 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,982
Posted By shepd
Yep. It's also a contract of adhesion: ...

Yep. It's also a contract of adhesion:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standard_form_contract#Contracts_of_adhesion

ie: Any form with fine print where you are not given the opportunity to...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 12-07-2015, 09:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,635
Posted By shepd
In general surge/spike/whatever protectors are...

In general surge/spike/whatever protectors are only going to respond to extremes in voltage. They should not respond to sags and rises in voltage due to poor wiring at campgrounds or they would trip...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 12-02-2015, 09:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,707
Posted By shepd
So true. I worked at a company that forced...

So true. I worked at a company that forced everyone to use AmEx because some dumbass in purchasing decided to run all major purchases through his personal card and racked up lots of points, all the...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 12-02-2015, 09:29 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,254
Posted By shepd
Hey, that's how they're routed in a sticks and...

Hey, that's how they're routed in a sticks and bricks house... :) Okay, not to a black tank, but a sewer pipe. :laugh:
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 12-02-2015, 09:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,324
Posted By shepd
Antenna engineering theory states that the more...

Antenna engineering theory states that the more omnidirectional an antenna is, the less sensitive it is (which means the less likely it is to pick something up). This means the most sensitive...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 09-15-2015, 07:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,245
Posted By shepd
If you were just storing the trailer, a cheap 16...

If you were just storing the trailer, a cheap 16 AWG extension cord would do fine for charging, even at that distance. It is unlikely the charger will draw more than a few watts except when first...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 09-15-2015, 07:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,309
Posted By shepd
You'll need to heat the RV barn at least a little...

You'll need to heat the RV barn at least a little bit (unless you get warm days with cold nights), but with insulation, it would be more manageable. As mentioned, the propane furnace produces...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 09-14-2015, 12:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,968
Posted By shepd
If you are in Canada, it is not possible to...

If you are in Canada, it is not possible to import from anywhere but the USA, AFAIK. If you find a way to do it, remember that the electric will likely be the wrong voltage and frequency (and even...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 08-28-2015, 11:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,030
Posted By shepd
Just FYI, those coolers don't do anything more...

Just FYI, those coolers don't do anything more than you'd get from a cooler full of ice cubes, sometimes less (they typically only cool down by 40 degrees Fahrenheit vs outside temperature--if it's a...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 08-22-2015, 11:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,030
Posted By shepd
If you'd like to use the fridge while driving,...

If you'd like to use the fridge while driving, and you don't want hassle, just pick up a 2000 watt inverter. It will power any size of fridge that plugs into a standard 110 volt outlet. Get someone...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 08-20-2015, 10:03 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,030
Posted By shepd
Fridge compressors are typically vibration...

Fridge compressors are typically vibration isolated already, though for the opposite reason: If they weren't "sprung" in some fashion, they'd cause the fridge itself to vibrate, which would annoy...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 07-23-2015, 11:28 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,343
Posted By shepd
For some encouragement, I think you should look...

For some encouragement, I think you should look at this project as a significant learning opportunity. If you like trailers / RVs, or even just intend to own one for a significant period, this is...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 07-15-2015, 10:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,253
Posted By shepd
Just thought about it and I realize I actually...

Just thought about it and I realize I actually did add a propane appliance to the trailer by accident. :P The new refrigerator's refrigerant is r600a, a butane/propane blend. Rather happy about...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 07-15-2015, 10:28 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,343
Posted By shepd
I don't know if I'd give up that quickly if it's...

I don't know if I'd give up that quickly if it's finally dry. Try to resurrect the fridge. If not, and you want to keep things simple, you can make this a good trailer by putting in a compact...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 07-15-2015, 10:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,380
Posted By shepd
Not a problem. I have a 40 amp converter and use...

Not a problem. I have a 40 amp converter and use an 800 watt generator with no issues. Even has a little bit of room to spare for a laptop and projector.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 07-15-2015, 12:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,253
Posted By shepd
Some results from my last trip, which weren't so...

Some results from my last trip, which weren't so great. The trip involved 2 days of driving with a night of boondocking sandwiched in between. The fridge popped open at some point and caused the...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 07-03-2015, 07:32 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,253
Posted By shepd
Residential Fridges / Freezers and Inverters

From the start, I decided to go with a propane-free setup for my trailer. No particular reason other than finding absorption fridges to be poor technology as compared to the usual compressor fridge,...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 06-26-2015, 10:44 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,252
Posted By shepd
Good point, Scamp, Casita, and Escape are worth...

Good point, Scamp, Casita, and Escape are worth looking at and were on my consideration list. Old Boler and Trillium trailers are worth considering too.

Another brand was Roulottes Prolite (they...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 06-25-2015, 10:30 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,252
Posted By shepd
I was in the same boat, exact same tow limits, no...

I was in the same boat, exact same tow limits, no interest in a fold up trailer. A few options I researched:

- Forest River R-Pod: A bit too close to 3500 lbs for my liking, but nice.
-...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 06-25-2015, 10:13 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,920
Posted By shepd
There is no point in using premium fuel when your...

There is no point in using premium fuel when your manual tells you regular fuel is all the vehicle needs. You'll get absolutely no benefit. The exception is the occasional vehicle that supports...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 06-17-2015, 01:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 849
Posted By shepd
There's at least 3 manufacturers building travel...

There's at least 3 manufacturers building travel trailers in Canada (Escape, Taylor Coach, and ProLite). If anyone will know how to build a trailer that can be used in Canadian winters, it's...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 06-15-2015, 02:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,729
Posted By shepd
Two 6v deep cycle batteries are better than one...

Two 6v deep cycle batteries are better than one 12v battery, or even two 12v batteries (assuming your goal is the same number of Ah). With the 12v batteries, you're either going to have one battery...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 05-26-2015, 11:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,389
Posted By shepd
Hmmm, I should take pics of our trailer. It does...

Hmmm, I should take pics of our trailer. It does have the dinette at the front, but it is built as two parallel couches (you could always throw away the table and then it is permanent couches, LOL!)...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 05-25-2015, 03:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,389
Posted By shepd
European campers have more than just code changes...

European campers have more than just code changes required to be popular with US buyers. These guys compared US to European Airstream trailers:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmqMPo406RQ

The...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 04-22-2015, 10:57 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 974
Posted By shepd
I'm seriously considering not using the small...

I'm seriously considering not using the small battery at all. But I have this nagging feeling the first time I don't bring it will be the first time I wished I had it. LOL. It does give me an...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 04-21-2015, 11:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 974
Posted By shepd
Some battery questions

I'm trying to wrap my head around adding some batteries and other modifications to my TT. Just got it brand new, but I can't wait to mod it. LOL. I'm trying to avoid adding LP to it (yep, it came...
Forum: New Member Check-In 04-21-2015, 11:39 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 840
Posted By shepd
Hi from Ontario

Can't wait to renovate my new travel trailer!
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