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Posted By EdNope

So, Camping World got back to me and said, “the...

So, Camping World got back to me and said, “the tech guys said flies will squeeze through any opening and get inside the trailer”. I disagree completely and it’s gotta be a pretty HUGE opening for...

Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion

04-25-2018, 05:19 PM

Replies: 29

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Posted By EdNope

I appreciate that tidbit of important information...

I appreciate that tidbit of important information and I’m sure there are many of us RVers spreading invasive insects to new areas of North America, but I don’t have egg larvae in my RV, or I’d surely...

Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion

04-21-2018, 06:56 AM

Replies: 29

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Posted By EdNope

I do have an outside kitchen area with a sink,...

I do have an outside kitchen area with a sink, propane stove and fridge but I’ve never used it and the door is always closed. I’ll look closely at that area to see if there are any openings but I...

Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion

04-17-2018, 01:09 PM

Replies: 29

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Posted By EdNope

I’ve thought about getting one of those aSalt...

I’ve thought about getting one of those aSalt guns but I’d get trigger happy and end up with a huge salt mess inside my trailer. I’m on my third fly swatter since February and I’m getting pretty...

Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion

04-13-2018, 04:54 PM

Replies: 29

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Posted By EdNope

And, No, these are not small hairy flies. These...

And, No, these are not small hairy flies. These are big, aggressive, South Texas flies that require a fly swatter double tap just to maim them. Once maimed, you need to hit ‘em with a baseball bat...

Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion

04-13-2018, 04:41 PM

Replies: 29

Views: 7,821

Posted By EdNope

Interesting. The sink and shower drain plugs...

Interesting. The sink and shower drain plugs were not fully closed, but the shower and the sink both have a trap that’s got water in them so how would flies get through that?

Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion

04-13-2018, 03:33 PM

Replies: 29

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Posted By EdNope

Sewer hose - You mean coming up through the...

Sewer hose - You mean coming up through the toilet? Not possible, I leave about an inch of water in the toilet at all times.

Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion

04-13-2018, 12:39 PM

Replies: 29

Views: 7,821

Posted By EdNope

FLIES-Where are they coming from?

I’ve closed all doors/windows and I still get flies entering my trailer - how is that possible?

Could the flies be entering thru the stove or fridge vents? Maybe the microwave vent or the A/C...

Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion

02-26-2018, 07:56 PM

Replies: 48

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Posted By EdNope

Thanks for the info. That’s a nice looking setup...

Thanks for the info. That’s a nice looking setup you got there. Love the TT.

Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion

02-25-2018, 08:07 PM

Replies: 38

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Posted By EdNope

Hey, I really appreciate the trip information on...

Hey, I really appreciate the trip information on which way you went and where you stopped. This will definitely help in my trip planning - thanks so much!

Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion

02-25-2018, 07:04 PM

Replies: 38

Views: 3,877

Posted By EdNope

Did you mean to include a link to your pics? (If...

Did you mean to include a link to your pics? (If so, it’s missing).

I can’t wait to start my trip, but I don’t know which road to take. Does the road depend on when I leave (late May/early...

Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion

02-25-2018, 08:58 AM

Replies: 38

Views: 3,877

Posted By EdNope

Thanks for the link. I will read the entire...

Thanks for the link. I will read the entire thread for helpful information.

What caught my eye initially is the fuel and campground costs. I guess I have a follow-up question for the group.
...

Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion

02-22-2018, 10:16 AM

Replies: 48

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Posted By EdNope

I appreciate your input here. This question is a...

I appreciate your input here. This question is a big part of my homework - getting feedback from those that have made the drive to Alaska.

As I mentioned in earlier responses, I have a...

Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion

02-22-2018, 08:39 AM

Replies: 48

Views: 4,214

Posted By EdNope

“Camping is not inexpensive” - that may very well...

“Camping is not inexpensive” - that may very well be the understatement of the year!

I haven’t done any boondocking yet, so I can’t speak to that, but driving halfway across the country over the...

Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion

02-22-2018, 08:00 AM

Replies: 48

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Posted By EdNope

Thanks for this info. My question was to gather ...

Thanks for this info. My question was to gather information on the differences between towing with an F150 and an F250 (or similar vehicles).

My F150 pulls the 23-footer pretty easily and I...

Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion

02-22-2018, 07:51 AM

Replies: 48

Views: 4,214

Posted By EdNope

Whatever. I’m thinking of buying a brand new...

Whatever. I’m thinking of buying a brand new F250 Super Duty, so your affordability comment is stupid.

Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion

02-20-2018, 07:24 PM

Replies: 38

Views: 3,877

Posted By EdNope

I dodged a bullet on my last trip to South Texas...

I dodged a bullet on my last trip to South Texas about a month ago. I usually make it no problem after filling my 36 gallon tank in San Antonio but on this last trip, I hit a crazy headwind that...

Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion

02-20-2018, 09:13 AM

Replies: 38

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Posted By EdNope

I ordered this book yesterday. Thanks!

I ordered this book yesterday. Thanks!

Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion

02-16-2018, 07:12 AM

Replies: 38

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Posted By EdNope

Thanks for the tips! I’ve heard “frost heave”...

Thanks for the tips! I’ve heard “frost heave” more than once here, so I guess I’ll be doing a Google search on that.

Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion

02-16-2018, 05:17 AM

Replies: 38

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Posted By EdNope

Well, it sounds like moving start date out at...

Well, it sounds like moving start date out at least one month will make a huge difference in my trip, so that’s definitely going to happen.

Thanks

Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion

02-15-2018, 01:17 PM

Replies: 38

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Posted By EdNope

Thanks for the link. I’ll research it thoroughly....

Thanks for the link. I’ll research it thoroughly.

What time of year did you drive there? Any weather concerns at that that of year?

Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion

02-15-2018, 01:06 PM

Replies: 48

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Posted By EdNope

Steve, How fast are you driving? What’s...

Steve,

How fast are you driving? What’s your typical RPM when you get that mileage?

Have you tried improving that mpg?

Thanks for the input.

Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion

02-15-2018, 01:05 PM

Replies: 38

Views: 3,877

Posted By EdNope

Driving to Alaska -

So, I’m in the planning stages of driving to Alaska so that I can complete my 50-state bucket list item.

I’m planning to drive from Kansas in late April and will spend a month or more driving...

Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion

02-15-2018, 12:44 PM

Replies: 48

Views: 4,214

Posted By EdNope

What’s your MPG?

I’m towing my 23’ Coleman Lite with a 2009 F150 that has a 5.4L Triton V8 (152,500 miles). The only mod I’ve done to this truck is a 2” front end leveling kit back in ‘09. Besides regular oil...

Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion

02-15-2018, 12:28 PM

Replies: 22

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Posted By EdNope

I left a few items in the fridge (soda cans...

I left a few items in the fridge (soda cans mainly) and emptied the freezer.

When I got my TT back the next afternoon, the freezer was colder than the hotel fridge I put my items in.
...

Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion

02-13-2018, 04:14 PM

Replies: 22

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Posted By EdNope

Camping World requires all perishable foods be...

Camping World requires all perishable foods be removed because they can’t guarantee how long they’ll have the TT or how long they’ll have it plugged in.

Hopefully I get my TT back by tomorrow.

Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion

02-13-2018, 04:34 AM

Replies: 22

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Posted By EdNope

I’m going to ask Camping World this morning. I’m...

I’m going to ask Camping World this morning. I’m assuming they’ll have my trailer for 2 days but that’s just a guess. I have a water leak under the shower and behind/beneath the adjacent cabinet. ...

Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion

02-12-2018, 08:18 AM

Replies: 22

Views: 2,311

Posted By EdNope

Fridge on propane?

Quick questions -

My 2018 Coleman Lite TT needs warranty work this week and Camping World will probably have my trailer for a couple days (3rd water leak, this time it’s under the shower/tub area)...

Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion

10-13-2017, 03:26 PM

Replies: 9

Dutchman Coleman Lite 23’ TT...(long post, sorry).

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Posted By EdNope

And another thing: there are two (2!) outlets in...

And another thing: there are two (2!) outlets in the main trailer living area. One is on the underside of the overhead cabinet above the sink - it’s too high above the sink counter to plug in my...

Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion

10-11-2017, 02:13 PM

Replies: 9

Dutchman Coleman Lite 23’ TT...(long post, sorry).

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Posted By EdNope

Dutchman Coleman Lite 23’ TT...(long post, sorry).

I’m quickly approaching my 90 days of TT ownership and I’ve spent most of those 90 days living in this Coleman Lite.

Here’s why I wouldn’t buy this specific trailer if I could go back:

The...

Forum: RV Systems & Appliances

08-30-2017, 05:44 PM

Replies: 11

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Posted By EdNope

Thanks for these images - they're going to save...

Thanks for these images - they're going to save me a lot of head scratching once I get the multimeter.

Much appreciated!

Forum: RV Systems & Appliances

08-30-2017, 05:39 PM

Replies: 11

Views: 1,320

Posted By EdNope

Man!, you've got a sharp eye!! The outlet on the...

Man!, you've got a sharp eye!! The outlet on the right has no power (I didn't know why, so thank you for that!). All I know about electricity is that we need it and it can kill you! Even after all...

Forum: RV Systems & Appliances

08-30-2017, 05:08 PM

Replies: 11

Views: 1,320

Posted By EdNope

174965 174967 What's the best tool to...

174965

174967

What's the best tool to test continuity?

Forum: RV Systems & Appliances

08-30-2017, 04:45 PM

Replies: 11

Views: 1,320

Posted By EdNope

50 amp shoreline to 30 amp TT

This is long, but I wanted to provide every detail possible before asking my questions.

before you answer my questions, please understand that I have researched and read EVERY SINGLE RV...

Forum: RV Systems & Appliances

08-30-2017, 10:16 AM

Replies: 15

Views: 7,253

Posted By EdNope

Well, that's something I'm definitely not looking...

Well, that's something I'm definitely not looking forward to. I plan to spend my winters in South Texas, where a cold day is still in the 70's, so I hope I can put off using my furnace for quite a...

Forum: Solo RV'ers

08-29-2017, 09:31 AM

Replies: 1,656

Sticky: NEW SOLO RV'ERS CHECK IN HERE!!

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Posted By EdNope

(I think) It's not the "woman traveling alone"...

(I think) It's not the "woman traveling alone" myths that got you spooked, since you're already a world traveler. I too have traveled extensively (23 countries and 49 states), but the whole RV...

Forum: RV Systems & Appliances

08-29-2017, 08:26 AM

Replies: 15

Views: 7,253

Posted By EdNope

Speaking to Owner's Manuals and their complete...

Speaking to Owner's Manuals and their complete uselessness -
(Sorry, slightly off-topic,

I am temporarily plugged into shoreline but still connected to my tow vehicle - should I unplug the...

Forum: RV Systems & Appliances

08-28-2017, 03:14 AM

Replies: 15

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Posted By EdNope

Thanks oldbeek! Now, wouldn't be so helpful if...

Thanks oldbeek! Now, wouldn't be so helpful if the Owner's Manual said this on page 1 (that it will not cool on just 12V)?

I greatly appreciate this information - maybe I don't have a fridge...

Forum: RV Systems & Appliances

08-28-2017, 03:08 AM

Replies: 15

Views: 7,253

Posted By EdNope

Thank you for information. It's very helpful.

Thank you for information. It's very helpful.

Forum: RV Systems & Appliances

08-27-2017, 07:13 PM

Replies: 15

Views: 7,253

Posted By EdNope

Yes, on the LP valve Never heard of the...

Yes, on the LP valve

Never heard of the "salesman switch"

Yes, TT is level and the Owners Manual says the fridge switches automatically between shoreline and tow vehicle, so I'm going to say...

Forum: RV Systems & Appliances

08-27-2017, 06:20 PM

Replies: 15

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Posted By EdNope

If you've ever read the Owners Manual for any RV...

If you've ever read the Owners Manual for any RV appliance - or for the RV itself, you'd know that the manual explains HOW the appliance works, NOT what to do when __________.

I've read the...

Forum: RV Systems & Appliances

08-23-2017, 05:52 PM

Replies: 15

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Posted By EdNope

Norcold fridge working, but not working

My 2018 Coleman Lite (that I've had for 6 weeks) has a Norcold refrigerator/freezer that suddenly won't keep anything cold in the fridge, but will freeze water in ice cube trays - has anyone had a...

08-14-2017, 09:26 AM

Replies: 13

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Posted By EdNope

Nothing wakes me up faster than one of those...

Nothing wakes me up faster than one of those little critters landing on my face while I'm trying to sleep!

I have insomnia anyway, but those little guys really keep me up at night.

08-14-2017, 09:24 AM

Replies: 13

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Posted By EdNope

Thanks for the tips - headed to Tractor Supply Co...

Thanks for the tips - headed to Tractor Supply Co now.
Those little bugggers are in for a surprise!

08-14-2017, 07:14 AM

Replies: 13

Views: 1,238

Posted By EdNope

I'm currently about 25 miles north of South Padre...

I'm currently about 25 miles north of South Padre Island, staying at our family ranch.

08-14-2017, 05:23 AM

Replies: 13

Views: 1,238

Posted By EdNope

Thankfully, the spiders here are only building...

Thankfully, the spiders here are only building their webs on the outside of my TT, but I've squashed another half dozen little roaches overnight - including one more in my bed! I guess it's time to...

08-13-2017, 10:20 PM

Replies: 13