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Forum: Gear and Product Discussions 03-30-2023, 04:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,661
Posted By Lleaff
I realize this thread is a little old but I...

I realize this thread is a little old but I thought I'd correct a misunderstanding I've seen on multiple threads regarding Tire Minder's Bluetooth based TPMS;


The real-time monitoring and...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 07-06-2022, 09:13 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,175
Posted By Lleaff
How do you winterize it? Do you just pink it...

How do you winterize it? Do you just pink it with the rest of the water system? Or do you remove it for cold weather storage?
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 06-16-2022, 06:55 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,769
Posted By Lleaff
The kind with a remote control is useful for...

The kind with a remote control is useful for shorter people and kids
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 05-24-2022, 08:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 726
Posted By Lleaff
Interesting thought. It certainly didn't happen...

Interesting thought. It certainly didn't happen while I was present, but I park it at a storage lot, so who know what's going on there...


I had not considered getting it repaired. I thought...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 05-24-2022, 06:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 726
Posted By Lleaff
It's difficult to tell but it seems to be below...

It's difficult to tell but it seems to be below the tongue and groove floor. And unfortunately the under side is covered with that black plastic type covering.
I've thought of starting to dig into...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 05-24-2022, 06:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 726
Posted By Lleaff
Mystery Exterior Cracks

Hello,

I was inspecting today and found a mystery area with cracks. It is about the size of a nickel. I've attached an image of the cracks and it's location on the trailer.

This trailer is a...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 05-23-2022, 07:29 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,986
Posted By Lleaff
Do you happen to have a link to that pump?

Do you happen to have a link to that pump?
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 05-20-2022, 05:30 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,583
Posted By Lleaff
Thanks everyone for the perspectives. I decided...

Thanks everyone for the perspectives. I decided to buy a Blackstone 22". The notion of the simple metal top's resilience makes a lot of sense to me. Plus I can get them locally at Walmart.

...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 05-19-2022, 04:47 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,583
Posted By Lleaff
Thanks for the advice. You seem to be one of the...

Thanks for the advice. You seem to be one of the few dissenting opinions on the Blackstones. Would you mind elaborating?
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 05-18-2022, 08:38 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,583
Posted By Lleaff
Griddle Cooking Surfaces

I'm in the market for my first portable propane griddle for our TT. It seems that the two options for the cooking surface are cold rolled steel (example; Blackstone 22") or ceramic coated (example;...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 01-06-2022, 08:59 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,541
Posted By Lleaff
Can you provide more details on this? Are you...

Can you provide more details on this? Are you saying you arrived at the dealer for your pickup with an inspector?
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 01-01-2022, 11:07 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,541
Posted By Lleaff
I had a similar experience with my dealer. ...

I had a similar experience with my dealer. Dropped of in October didn't get it back until March. All along I was told that either the parts will be in next week, or we'll start work soon. It went...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-18-2021, 10:42 AM
Replies: 304
Views: 16,307
Posted By Lleaff
I listened to this a while ago and found it...

I listened to this a while ago and found it interesting (Powering the Grid with David Roberts): ...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 07-12-2021, 05:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,578
Posted By Lleaff
Thanks for all of the suggestions. Turns out...

Thanks for all of the suggestions.

Turns out the only thing available at the HD that didn't require a caulk gun was DAP Dynaflex 230. So I used it to get home and I'll see how it holds up for the...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 07-10-2021, 02:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,578
Posted By Lleaff
Thanks for the info. I can only find a Homedepot...

Thanks for the info. I can only find a Homedepot around here (they don’t carry Lexel) so I guess I’ll wander around and see what I find
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 07-10-2021, 08:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,578
Posted By Lleaff
How to Remove Lexel?

I’m thinking of using Lexel to temporarily seal around a hatch that has developed a delam. I’ll want to remove it after the season to try and perform a proper fix.

I have a Rockwood mini lite...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 06-07-2021, 03:34 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,517
Posted By Lleaff
If you elect to stay connected do you release the...

If you elect to stay connected do you release the tension in the WDH? (Travel Trailer obviously...)
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 04-12-2020, 06:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 912
Posted By Lleaff
https://www.wired.com/story/best-vpn/

https://www.wired.com/story/best-vpn/
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 04-08-2020, 05:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 912
Posted By Lleaff
Depends on your use case. When using...

Depends on your use case.

When using 'public' WiFi you should VPN.

When at home not so much unless you want to keep your browsing private from your ISP.

I use Private Internet Access. ...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 03-09-2020, 04:56 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 15,776
Posted By Lleaff
I see you only have 54 opinions on your question...

I see you only have 54 opinions on your question so I'll throw in one more.

*Disclaimer: New to trucks and TT. This is our first setup so I don't have the experience allot of other contributors...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 03-08-2020, 01:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 873
Posted By Lleaff
The dealer is about an hour away, all interstate...

The dealer is about an hour away, all interstate driving. Hopefully it will be a quick turn around. I need a blind restrung or replaced and a faucet handle was broke. Missed both items during the...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 03-08-2020, 10:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 873
Posted By Lleaff
Moving TT after winter storage

This is my first spring with a TT. I need to move it to the dealer for a little warranty work, but it's been sitting at the storage yard since the fall. I winterized it in the fall, put tire covers...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 11-02-2019, 07:47 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 617
Posted By Lleaff
Used Hensley Hitch Advice

I'm scheduled to drive about 30mins tomorrow to pickup a used Hensley Arrow. I'm buying from the original owner, the hitch is 8 years old. The bars are appropriate for my trailer, the stinger has a...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 11-02-2019, 06:42 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,267
Posted By Lleaff
Thanks. We've had one trip with it so far that...

Thanks. We've had one trip with it so far that was about 10 hours of driving total. I didn't notice anything with the skirting. However I'll be sure to inspect it next time I check on it in...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 10-04-2019, 05:51 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,267
Posted By Lleaff
Actually, my wife doesn't like those steps. ...

Actually, my wife doesn't like those steps. Bringing them into the coach essentially brings in the dirt and bugs that might be hiding on them. The one we've picked out has the extending steps that...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 10-01-2019, 08:54 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,267
Posted By Lleaff
We had a look at the used trailer and found that...

We had a look at the used trailer and found that it was missing some options that the new trailer had. After harassing the dealer we got the price difference down and pulled the trigger on the new...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 09-27-2019, 06:20 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,267
Posted By Lleaff
To be clear both prices are after taxes, plates,...

To be clear both prices are after taxes, plates, SOS fees. So that's a difference of about $4,000 between the two





Good point, I hadn't thought of those minor feature improvements. I'll...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 09-26-2019, 09:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,267
Posted By Lleaff
Purchase Advice Please

We’re considering purchasing a Rockwood 2504S or Flagstaff 25BHS.

A dealer about an hour away has two 2019 Rockwoods for a little over $22,000 out the door. A private seller about two hours away...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 09-15-2019, 08:32 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 704
Posted By Lleaff
Smalling TT - Ducts or Not

We are shopping for a smallish travel trailer. Something around the 26 - 28 ft mark. Something with bunks, and a queen bed that is not in a divided room.



I've seen some units that have...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 09-10-2019, 10:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,080
Posted By Lleaff
Thanks, it's at the top of my mind: ...

Thanks, it's at the top of my mind:


https://www.irv2.com/forums/f50/tv-tv-combination-validation-459506.html
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 09-08-2019, 06:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,080
Posted By Lleaff
New member - Michigan familly - TT

Our introduction

Family of four (DH:43yo, DW:43yo, Daughter x 2: 10yo)
Home state: South East Michigan (Detroit suburb)
RV experience = 0 (never owned, towed, bought, maintained, looked at)...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-07-2019, 04:23 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,635
Posted By Lleaff
Quite obvious once pointed out:)... Thanks ...

Quite obvious once pointed out:)... Thanks


I'm in Michigan
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-06-2019, 05:26 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,635
Posted By Lleaff
In your opinion is this 'end of season'? Or is it...

In your opinion is this 'end of season'? Or is it a little early yet?
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-06-2019, 05:24 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,635
Posted By Lleaff
Yep, now that that I know what to look for its...

Yep, now that that I know what to look for its all very apparent. The unit I was looking at was shifted to his wife's Facebook account, and then a second account for himself has yet a different...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-03-2019, 04:13 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,635
Posted By Lleaff
Thanks for the clarification

Thanks for the clarification
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-01-2019, 10:32 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,635
Posted By Lleaff
I'm not sure what that looks like. I saw the...

I'm not sure what that looks like. I saw the title for the unit and nothing said salvaged
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 09-01-2019, 12:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,109
Posted By Lleaff
Thanks, I've been lurking here for a while and...

Thanks, I've been lurking here for a while and had read of it's unicorn status. When it came time to pull the trigger on a truck I was surprised to see one about an hour away. The cost was...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 09-01-2019, 10:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,109
Posted By Lleaff
TV / TV Combination validation

I'd really appreciate a few people double checking my planned TV / TT combination... Thanks in advance

I own a 2019 F-150 3.5l ecoboost with both the heavy duty payload and max trailer tow...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-30-2019, 12:36 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,635
Posted By Lleaff
Just to put the bookend on this story... ...

Just to put the bookend on this story...


We got our deposit back



<sarcasm on>

The seller was surprised and aghast about the trailer's condition! Had he known about it he wouldn't have...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-29-2019, 02:52 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,635
Posted By Lleaff
Update and final resolution

we finally got Keystone to give us more information. When I spoke to them they were tight liped and wouldn't tell me anything. My wife called back and must have hit the right person who took pitty...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-29-2019, 03:28 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,635
Posted By Lleaff
mobilemike, thanks for the reality check. ...

mobilemike,

thanks for the reality check.

okcnewbie

I agree with you about the 'nice people'. This experience is showing me that my intuition about people isn't very good
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-28-2019, 07:26 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,635
Posted By Lleaff
I think I'm saying that the negotiated price is...

I think I'm saying that the negotiated price is about 65% of the current market value. However it is hard to determine with online prices what is 'new' or 'used'
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-28-2019, 06:55 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,635
Posted By Lleaff
At this point I guess I'll through out all the...

At this point I guess I'll through out all the details...

Model: 2019 Keystone Outback 210urs
Negotiated price (so far): $15500 (includes used equalizer 4 point hitch)
Taxes due (6%): $930...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-28-2019, 06:50 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,635
Posted By Lleaff
We've seen the title. It does not say anything...

We've seen the title. It does not say anything about salvage or rebuild. We'll double check obviously. 25% is my estimate. See message to follow...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-28-2019, 06:48 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,635
Posted By Lleaff
I agree 100%. Especially for the amount of money...

I agree 100%. Especially for the amount of money involved. I will say that our faith in being able to determine if someone is 'honest' has been shattered.

At this point we kind of feel that we...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-28-2019, 06:45 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,635
Posted By Lleaff
Great idea, I'll look into this

Great idea, I'll look into this
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-28-2019, 05:41 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,635
Posted By Lleaff
If I haven't already said it, thank you all for...

If I haven't already said it, thank you all for the advice and insight.

Spoke to the 'dealer' who calls himself a 'broker'. He buys factory rejects, sells them to a handful of people, who...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-27-2019, 03:23 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,635
Posted By Lleaff
It's been mentioned several times that the large...

It's been mentioned several times that the large components will have there own warranty. How is the sell date established for those warranties? Are the appliances dated somewhere? Is it tracked...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-27-2019, 03:21 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,635
Posted By Lleaff
We're going back this weekend to do a full walk...

We're going back this weekend to do a full walk through. 30 amps and water will be available for a thorough test.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-27-2019, 03:19 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,635
Posted By Lleaff
I've traced it back to a dealer in Ohio, but that...

I've traced it back to a dealer in Ohio, but that as far as I can follow it. Don't know about flooding, but there's no sign of it in any of the plywood I've been able to see. The seller doesn't...
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