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Posted By Brenwol1

Resolution: Tank did not have a leak. I had it...

Resolution: Tank did not have a leak. I had it tested and then filled. Hooked up the new hoses but had to reinstall one because the Teflon tape didn't hold and I had to rewrap and install. Used...

Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion

03-05-2021, 04:49 PM

Replies: 12

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Posted By Brenwol1

Yes, that's what I always so I will NEVER run out...

Yes, that's what I always so I will NEVER run out by accident. Will always know when I'm down to one tank.

QUESTION: Attached is a pic of what I ordered to replace the old hose on the right. ...

Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion

03-03-2021, 06:18 PM

Replies: 12

Views: 1,098

Posted By Brenwol1

Thank you.

Thank you.

Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion

03-03-2021, 05:19 PM

Replies: 12

Views: 1,098

Posted By Brenwol1

Propane Problems

I'm getting ready for a trip next week and I think I have a propane leak. Two 30# tanks both valves closed tight since November. One tank is bone dry but the other is fine. On the good tank, I opened...

Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion

09-21-2020, 04:09 AM

Replies: 17

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Posted By Brenwol1

Suburban 301737

Suburban 301737

Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion

09-20-2020, 01:12 PM

Replies: 17

Views: 3,344

Posted By Brenwol1

This is a known issue with tempered glass. ...

This is a known issue with tempered glass. Motion and/or use has little bearing on this happening.

Unfortunately, most people don't know the problem exists until it happens to them or someone...

Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion

09-20-2020, 01:10 PM

Replies: 14

Views: 2,362

Posted By Brenwol1

I replaced with a Thetford. Much better product...

I replaced with a Thetford. Much better product than the Dometic.

Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion

09-20-2020, 07:44 AM

Replies: 17

Views: 3,344

Posted By Brenwol1

Sorry, forgot to post the grizzly crime scene....

Sorry, forgot to post the grizzly crime scene. [emoji846]301639

Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion

09-20-2020, 07:41 AM

Replies: 17

Views: 3,344

Posted By Brenwol1

Oven Door Explosion

Last week we went out andn upon arriving and opening up our trailer to set up, discovered that our tempered-glass oven door had not cracked.....not shattered......but EXPLODED!

It took over an...

Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion

09-20-2020, 07:31 AM

Replies: 14

Views: 2,362

Posted By Brenwol1

SOLUTION: I contacted my dealer and described...

SOLUTION: I contacted my dealer and described the problem. The first thing he asked was if it was a Dometic toilet and asked the model. When I verified it was a Dometic, he said they have had MANY...

Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion

09-20-2020, 07:23 AM

Replies: 14

Views: 2,362

Posted By Brenwol1

I do that only at a site that has a sewer...

I do that only at a site that has a sewer connection or there is no one waiting at the dump station and there are open stations. Please don't assume someone is inconsiderate before you know all the...

Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion

06-12-2020, 06:58 PM

Replies: 14

Views: 2,362

Posted By Brenwol1

Good suggestions. Thanks.

Good suggestions. Thanks.

Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion

06-12-2020, 06:57 PM

Replies: 14

Views: 2,362

Posted By Brenwol1

That sounds exactly what I experienced. Still...

That sounds exactly what I experienced. Still under 1-year warranty. That and a different minor issue screams service visit. Thanks for the detailed info.

Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion

06-12-2020, 04:49 PM

Replies: 14

Views: 2,362

Posted By Brenwol1

Very Strange Toilet Problem

Just ended a trip and toilet worked perfectly with no issues. At departure, I filled and flushed (normal procedure for us) the black tank 3 times till clear. Added some Happy Camper and about 3 or...

Forum: RV Systems & Appliances

12-18-2019, 01:39 PM

Replies: 14

How Level Does Refrigerator Have To Be

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Posted By Brenwol1

How Level Does Refrigerator Have To Be

I have constructed a level parking pad for my TT with standard Dometic refrigerator. However, 24 hours prior to departures, I want to hitch up and move TT up by the house for loading. If I don't...

Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion

09-25-2019, 08:05 AM

Replies: 3

Ideas for Slide Seal Maintenance

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Posted By Brenwol1

Ideas for Slide Seal Maintenance

Fellow Rv'ers,

I recently purchased a travel trailer with a slide (our first one with a slide). I was doing some regular maintenance last night. I was treating the inside and outside rubber...

Forum: New Rig Show-Off!

09-25-2019, 08:00 AM

Replies: 3

Lurlene 2.0

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Posted By Brenwol1

Lurlene 2.0

Our second travel trailer. Our first one was great, but too small. Got it before we really knew what we wanted/needed.

New one is awesome: Flagstaff MicroLite 25BDS. Been out twice and it is...

Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion

09-11-2019, 12:46 PM

Replies: 2

Lock Replacements

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Posted By Brenwol1

Lock Replacements

I have a new Flagstaff MicroLite 25BDS TT and love it.....except for the storage locks. They are terrible.

Can anyone recommend replacements for these locks? This is more about ease of use...

Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion

08-22-2019, 04:24 AM

Replies: 21

Can a TT tire be fixed?

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Posted By Brenwol1

Thanks to all for great information. Proving once...

Thanks to all for great information. Proving once again the quality of this forum.

Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion

08-14-2019, 07:36 AM

Replies: 21

Can a TT tire be fixed?

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Posted By Brenwol1

Thanks to all for great input and information. I...

Thanks to all for great input and information. I used Wally World because that was my only option at the time. While the info the manager gave me regarding DOT regs may have been at least wrong (at...

Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion

08-10-2019, 09:02 PM

Replies: 21

Can a TT tire be fixed?

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Posted By Brenwol1

Can a TT tire be fixed?

Last weekend, we picked up 3 nails in one of our trailer tires. The were all in the tread. At the local Walmart, they said they are prohibited by DOT regulations from repairing ST tires. A new one...

Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion

07-16-2019, 08:48 PM

Replies: 14

Views: 1,414

Posted By Brenwol1

Reposting to make sure the changes are seen: ...

Reposting to make sure the changes are seen:

Parts List
15 amp recepticle and faceplate
14/2 Romax
Shallow Old Work box (found it)
Wire nuts (since I can't find the last bag I got)

Here is...

Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion

07-16-2019, 08:26 PM

Replies: 14

Views: 1,414

Posted By Brenwol1

Ok. First thank you all so much for the...

Ok. First thank you all so much for the education.

Parts List
15 amp recepticle and faceplate
14/2 Romax
Shallow Old Work box (found it)
Wire nuts (since I can't find the last bag I got)
...

Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion

07-16-2019, 07:18 PM

Replies: 14

Views: 1,414

Posted By Brenwol1

Understood. Would butt splices be as good or...

Understood. Would butt splices be as good or better than wire nuts?

Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion

07-16-2019, 06:35 PM

Replies: 14

Views: 1,414

Posted By Brenwol1

I don't think there is room for a box, but i can...

I don't think there is room for a box, but i can cover anything exposed with a good dose of electrical tape.

Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion

07-16-2019, 06:19 PM

Replies: 14

Views: 1,414

Posted By Brenwol1

Do I just get a standard home outlet? And what...

Do I just get a standard home outlet? And what of the exposed posts behind it? There is no box and, while unlikely, it's possible come in contact with it. Pics attached.

P.S. There is a divider...

Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion

07-16-2019, 06:06 PM

Replies: 14

Help! Travel Trailer Width...Did I just make a big mistake?

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Posted By Brenwol1

Tapping into Outlet

Need an electrician's help. I am wiring in a power strip that is a direct-wire setup. I have attached a photo of the power strip and the outlet wiring.

I'm thinking that I just attach black to...

Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion

07-15-2019, 08:10 PM

Replies: 5

Slide Level Tolerance

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Posted By Brenwol1

Someone on another forum advised me to never have...

Someone on another forum advised me to never have the slide out without my stabilizers down to "prevent frame twisting prior to operating the slide."

Is this true?

Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion

07-14-2019, 08:14 PM

Replies: 27

Chocks Question

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Posted By Brenwol1

I use Beech Lane levelers. Same type of thing but...

I use Beech Lane levelers. Same type of thing but they seemed a bit sturdier than the Anderson's. Either would work well.

Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion

07-14-2019, 07:25 AM

Replies: 197

Views: 28,475

Posted By Brenwol1

I had a pair if these and they are marginal at...

I had a pair if these and they are marginal at best. Hard to see much out of them and the started leaving scratch marks on my mirror exteriors. This has been my experience with them.

I bought...

Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion

07-14-2019, 07:13 AM

Replies: 5

Slide Level Tolerance

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Posted By Brenwol1

Slide Level Tolerance

What is the tolerance level for a slide regarding the level? Can I be .25" to .5" off and still have it out without doing harm?

Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion

07-12-2019, 10:44 AM

Replies: 27

Chocks Question

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Posted By Brenwol1

Decision

Well, after reading all of your very informative responses (thank you all, by the way) I have decided to be OCD about it and do all of the above.

Beech Lane Levelers
Regular Chocks front and back...

Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion

07-10-2019, 01:31 PM

Replies: 4

Carport Advice

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Posted By Brenwol1

Carport Advice

I have just purchased a new TT and soon will be paving my gravel driveway. During that process, I am going to pave a spot to store my TT (8' wide x 25'11" long x 11' high).

I have a couple of...

07-09-2019, 11:44 AM

Replies: 82

Pressure

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Posted By Brenwol1

Just got the trailer a few days ago so I don't...

Just got the trailer a few days ago so I don't have a loaded weight. Dry weight with 1/3 tank fresh and full propane was about 5,200.

Based on what we loaded in the trailer we just traded, it...

07-09-2019, 03:53 AM

Replies: 82

Pressure

Views: 9,045

Posted By Brenwol1

Pressure

I know this dead horse has been beaten but I have to put this out there. A little background...

Just picked up a new tt on Saturday.and the walk-thru tech advised us to keep the tires at 60 psi. ...

Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion

07-08-2019, 01:24 PM

Replies: 3

X-Chock with Tire Covers

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Posted By Brenwol1

X-Chock with Tire Covers

I just purchased a dual-axle tt. I already have four individual tire cover but no tandem covers. Will my X-Chcks still be as effective with tire covers?

Thanks.

Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion

07-07-2019, 04:39 AM

Replies: 1,144

Sticky: Post your TT pics

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Posted By Brenwol1

Picked up our new home away from home yesterday! ...

Picked up our new home away from home yesterday! 2019 Flagstaff Micro Lite 25BDS. Can't wait for our maiden voyage.252419252420

Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion

07-07-2019, 04:36 AM

Replies: 5

Level for A/C

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Posted By Brenwol1

Can I safely run my fridge if I'm within 1/2 inch...

Can I safely run my fridge if I'm within 1/2 inch of being level?

Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion

07-06-2019, 04:28 PM

Replies: 5

Level for A/C

Views: 666

Posted By Brenwol1

Yes. I calibrate my Level Mate Pro using standard...

Yes. I calibrate my Level Mate Pro using standard carpenter's level. I only run my a/c in the driveway when I'm working in it. Just got a new trailer today, so plenty of little projects before...

Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion

07-06-2019, 03:58 PM

Replies: 5

Level for A/C

Views: 666

Posted By Brenwol1

Level for A/C

What is the leveling tolerance for running your a/c? In my driveway, side to side is about 1/2 inch off. Front to back is perfect.

Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion

07-04-2019, 11:36 AM

Replies: 16

Insurance

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Posted By Brenwol1

GEICO seems to be the least expensive, but...

GEICO seems to be the least expensive, but Progressive's ease of use and VERY clear quote make me lean towards paying slightly more for good remote technology and service
with them.

Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion

07-04-2019, 11:34 AM

Replies: 16

Insurance

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Posted By Brenwol1

It's hard to compare since some of the coverages...

It's hard to compare since some of the coverages others offer are wrapped up in my homeowners policy with SF. Bottomi.e is that there are coverages with GEICO and Progressive that out do SF and for...

Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion

07-03-2019, 11:58 AM

Replies: 16

Insurance

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Posted By Brenwol1

Insurance

Sorry for the dupe posting, but I posted the first in the wrong forum. :blush:

I will trading up to a new trailer this weekend and have been getting some insurance quotes. I had my current...

Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion

07-03-2019, 09:30 AM

Replies: 3

Insurance

Views: 405

Posted By Brenwol1

Insurance

I will trading up to a new trailer this weekend and have been getting some insurance quotes. I had my current trailer with State Farm, but I am evaluating other options.

I know this may start a...

07-01-2019, 10:51 AM

Replies: 14

Air Bags

Views: 1,558

Posted By Brenwol1

Thanks to everyone for such good and detailed...

Thanks to everyone for such good and detailed information and explanations. That's why this forum is so successful.

The good news is that my truck is well within specs for my new trailer. ...

06-29-2019, 07:07 PM

Replies: 14

Air Bags

Views: 1,558

Posted By Brenwol1

Just to make sure I understand, my hitch weight...

Just to make sure I understand, my hitch weight capacity is basically the cargo capacity of my truck minus passengers and cargo. Correct?