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Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 10-17-2023, 06:35 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 714
Posted By Bigfin
Selling

I have really enjoyed owning our trailer, traveling though out the western states the past 3 1/2 years (especially being free during covid) and engaging the forums at IRV2 during that time. But, life...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 09-19-2023, 06:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 620
Posted By Bigfin
I will speak for myself in that I don’t...

I will speak for myself in that I don’t particularly desire working on sewers. To me it was real simple that adding an additional valve solved the problem, was not cobbling something together and I...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 09-17-2023, 07:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 620
Posted By Bigfin
I didn't like the "drip surprise" I got when...

I didn't like the "drip surprise" I got when removing my waste drain cover, so I purchased an Valterra valve to fit on the pipe after cutting the original flange off. I set the valve on top so road...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 09-16-2023, 07:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 986
Posted By Bigfin
We have used Consumer Cellular for probably ten...

We have used Consumer Cellular for probably ten years. Uses AT&T network and there are times that we are in dead areas, but we tend to enjoy being isolated from the rest of the world sometimes. We...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 09-16-2023, 07:12 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,956
Posted By Bigfin
We keep a number of old towels in a drawer for...

We keep a number of old towels in a drawer for spills. A quick wipe down on the sides once the slide out is in and couple of rags on the floor at the corners where the excess drips off takes care of...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 09-16-2023, 06:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 903
Posted By Bigfin
I use the yellow plastic shoes with a threaded...

I use the yellow plastic shoes with a threaded rod and knob. As Old Biscuit mentioned it is necessary to make sure they are tight. I set them initially in place before unhitching the trailer and find...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 09-11-2023, 04:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,292
Posted By Bigfin
I chock the tires and just let the electric jack...

I chock the tires and just let the electric jack do the work. Sometimes it comes off with a loud pop, bet never do I rock the truck back and forth. Everything greased well of course. Cheers!...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 09-03-2023, 06:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 695
Posted By Bigfin
I feel your pain. Ford used the "expanding" two...

I feel your pain. Ford used the "expanding" two piece lug nuts on my 2015 Expedition and I eventually had to replace them. As others have said, Amazon is an option or as I did, search out Gorilla...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 09-02-2023, 12:04 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,559
Posted By Bigfin
Excellent that you are being as thoughtful as...

Excellent that you are being as thoughtful as possible regarding your purchase (some folks just dive in). I suggest you be as "brutely" honest as possible with yourself regarding how you intend to...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 09-02-2023, 07:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 889
Posted By Bigfin
FWIW, if one is asking such general questions...

FWIW, if one is asking such general questions regarding a major RV repair, one does not have the skill set to do such repairs. Don’t buy someone else’s headache regardless of the good price, move on...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 08-28-2023, 12:32 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 14,886
Posted By Bigfin
IMHO, I don't know what equipment you have...

IMHO, I don't know what equipment you have because you don't provide that info (see UCP). But, most RV's utilize 12v TV's, audio systems, etc. and a reasonable battery/solar arrangement will power...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-22-2023, 08:32 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,955
Posted By Bigfin
Another post said that their understanding was...

Another post said that their understanding was that in real estate transactions verbal agreements prevailed. Actually, in real estate transactions all agreements to be legally enforceable need to be...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 08-21-2023, 07:57 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 7,226
Posted By Bigfin
Glad things worked out for you, though you did...

Glad things worked out for you, though you did get a real chance to test the brakes! By habit/experience I don't intentionally give anyone a chance to jump in front of my vehicle, no matter what I am...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 08-18-2023, 06:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,729
Posted By Bigfin
Towed my TT with an Expedition for a couple of...

Towed my TT with an Expedition for a couple of years then traded for a F250. Towed well, got tired of always being in the turbos all the time. Rather then be "just enough" think about a 3/4 or 1 ton...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 08-16-2023, 08:56 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,013
Posted By Bigfin
Gee, great minds and weak backs do think alike! I...

Gee, great minds and weak backs do think alike! I do the shovel trick also, using a flat shovel works best. Cheers!...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 08-16-2023, 08:45 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 163
Posted By Bigfin
LPO redundancy question

Hi all...Just another question regarding my possible move to LPO in the future. As noticed in my signature, I how have two G27 Flooded DC batteries (which meet all my dry camping needs). One thing I...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 08-15-2023, 08:04 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 10,806
Posted By Bigfin
Hi: To further this discussion that I might be...

Hi: To further this discussion that I might be able to use my current equipment when possibly moving to LFO, here are some photos of the manuals and the controller Battery Type options. I note there...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 08-15-2023, 08:45 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 10,806
Posted By Bigfin
Great discussion and much over my head (simple...

Great discussion and much over my head (simple guy, retired, don't want to be an engineer when I grow up :cool: But this discussion has me thinking that if the continued price increase of Flooded vs...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 08-13-2023, 10:22 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,674
Posted By Bigfin
Good choice, congrats, happy camping! Cheers!...

Good choice, congrats, happy camping! Cheers!...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 08-13-2023, 10:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,020
Posted By Bigfin
Had a similar issue on our first trip with...

Had a similar issue on our first trip with current used trailer. Got stuck in a state park dry camp spot, moved TV near batteries and hooked up jumper cables, all powered up, got slide in and...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 08-13-2023, 09:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 789
Posted By Bigfin
Just my 2 cents...Depends on how you live and...

Just my 2 cents...Depends on how you live and travel as to how long the RV is. If you are mostly staying in commercial RV parks, plan on spending a lot of time in the RV vs exploring, the longer TT...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 08-13-2023, 08:58 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,630
Posted By Bigfin
After having been a member of this forum for over...

After having been a member of this forum for over three years I have only once (that I recall) noticed a post about welds on ORV trailers and that was about a holding tank strut. I would suggest you...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 08-12-2023, 12:45 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,760
Posted By Bigfin
No "margins of safety" anywhere. Tires never...

No "margins of safety" anywhere. Tires never blow, winds never whirl, brakes never overheat, road obstructions never happen. Most folks incorporate redundancies and plan for emergencies. Oh,...
Forum: RV LIFE Trip Wizard - Trip Planner Topics 08-07-2023, 07:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 596
Posted By Bigfin
Hi Sue, been a while since we connected, hope all...

Hi Sue, been a while since we connected, hope all is well! Thanks for the concern for RV Safe Routing, but I am willing to take the risk. We have a comparatively small trailer, dry camp a lot and...
Forum: RV LIFE Trip Wizard - Trip Planner Topics 08-07-2023, 03:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 596
Posted By Bigfin
FFWIW these changes to RVTW make my life easier..

Hi, been an avid user of RVTW for some 4 years now. Periodically when planning a route the program seemed to be ornery and would not for all tarnation plot the route I wanted, so I compensated...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 08-07-2023, 08:38 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 10,806
Posted By Bigfin
My post earlier this morning about lithium...

My post earlier this morning about lithium batteries in an RV was based on my ignorance (sorry). After cruising the web just a little, seems most RV users are focusing on LiFeP04 batteries which are...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 08-07-2023, 07:16 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 10,806
Posted By Bigfin
Good points from all regarding lithium vs acid...

Good points from all regarding lithium vs acid batteries. One issue not yet addressed but, came to me this morning cruising a newspaper, is that of lithium battery fires (I really do not intend this...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 08-06-2023, 06:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,085
Posted By Bigfin
Your issue may be a problem with the trailer...

Your issue may be a problem with the trailer suspension or? But the first thought that comes to mind is not enough tongue weight (should be 12%-15% of total TT weight) an F350 can easily handle...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 08-06-2023, 07:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,935
Posted By Bigfin
FWIW, I found the tank check door at the top of...

FWIW, I found the tank check door at the top of the propane tank cover a real hassle to use. I could not see the auto tank indicator clearly (had to scrounge around for a flashlight) and always...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 08-05-2023, 08:24 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 10,806
Posted By Bigfin
Glad that you enjoy your system and it works for...

Glad that you enjoy your system and it works for you well. You touched on one of my concerns in that while lithium batteries may have much much longer life, but many folks don't keep an RV for 20 or...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 08-05-2023, 08:10 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 10,806
Posted By Bigfin
Fair points but...I have about 100 amps in the...

Fair points but...I have about 100 amps in the batteries but as you say for battery health about 50 amps available. With the PD converter and charge Wizard I can charge up my batteries fully in about...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 08-05-2023, 04:01 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 10,806
Posted By Bigfin
Flooded cell vs lithium batteries ??

Maybe I am bored, but this nagging question persists in my little brain: why lithium for most folks? To preface, I am fully aware that there may be special needs (huge electrical requirements like...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 07-31-2023, 07:24 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,760
Posted By Bigfin
Don't need a diesel, my 7.3 Godzilla pulls very...

Don't need a diesel, my 7.3 Godzilla pulls very well and others report the same with trailers of much more weight and length then mine. BTW, even with Super Duty I still want a sway control and load...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 07-31-2023, 04:07 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,760
Posted By Bigfin
I had a shorty Expedition when covid hit and wife...

I had a shorty Expedition when covid hit and wife and I needed a way to travel. We covered over half the nation during 2020 and haven't stopped since. The expedition and Ecoboost handled our 25'...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 07-31-2023, 04:57 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 30,522
Posted By Bigfin
I get at just 9.0 MPG (according to the computer)...

I get at just 9.0 MPG (according to the computer) towing up many mountains within the western states, mostly. Since I don't use the truck much without towing 7 K, I don't know the unloaded MPG but it...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 07-30-2023, 04:17 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 11,309
Posted By Bigfin
As a furniture/cabinet maker liquid nails/wood...

As a furniture/cabinet maker liquid nails/wood glue only don't cut it for me. Glue blocks (small dimension wood blocks (triangular or square end view), set in place with small amounts of glue do....
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 06-13-2023, 07:57 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,856
Posted By Bigfin
Thank you and others providing some technical...

Thank you and others providing some technical insight into the propane on/off discussion. Like most issues, thoughtfulness not fear should be high on the list...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 06-10-2023, 02:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,494
Posted By Bigfin
As a very old time mechanic I don’t disagree with...

As a very old time mechanic I don’t disagree with you regarding rear wheel drive vehicles. However one could easily detect wheel bearing issues in a car or truck, not so in a tow behind where an...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 06-10-2023, 12:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 968
Posted By Bigfin
Bakflip for me!...

Bakflip for me!...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 06-10-2023, 11:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,494
Posted By Bigfin
Don't want to be a lecturer here, but a...

Don't want to be a lecturer here, but a consideration to ponder is that servicing trailer bearings could be looked at as an opportunity to check out the suspension components, brakes, etc. Very easy...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 06-10-2023, 11:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,613
Posted By Bigfin
Howdy! Not wanting to highjack your thread and I...

Howdy! Not wanting to highjack your thread and I do hope you get helpful comments regarding your issue, but I do have a somewhat related question. Since we acquired our TT over three years ago we...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 06-08-2023, 01:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,640
Posted By Bigfin
If you own it, do what you want! However I...

If you own it, do what you want! However I suggest that customizing an RV will likely effect resale value in not a positive way, be cautious. We use our trailer mostly as a sleep/eat cabin, not to...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 06-02-2023, 05:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,220
Posted By Bigfin
Not wanting to beat a dead horse, but I engaged a...

Not wanting to beat a dead horse, but I engaged a similar conversation last year or so regarding my real life findings. My trailer was almost three years old when we purchased it and the first year...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 05-27-2023, 05:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,919
Posted By Bigfin
Thumbs up regarding prior posting. Oh my aching...

Thumbs up regarding prior posting. Oh my aching back regarding 40 LB tanks! Cheers!
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 05-24-2023, 08:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,196
Posted By Bigfin
Good move going with the GY's on your TT. I had a...

Good move going with the GY's on your TT. I had a similar issue with a cargo trailer I don't use much a couple of years ago. I put New GY's on my TT and two of the old CCP GY's (those with good...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 05-12-2023, 07:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,139
Posted By Bigfin
OK perfect time for RV school (start of RV...

OK perfect time for RV school (start of RV season). Homeby5 has had an issue with the black tank sprayer not functioning properly and is investigating repair. Full disclosure that I have one on my TT...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 05-05-2023, 06:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,719
Posted By Bigfin
Seems a mixed bag. Some have reported the EZ Lube...

Seems a mixed bag. Some have reported the EZ Lube works well, as you report, but a lot of folks have had blown seals with grease into the brake linings. For me, I don't use the EZ Lube system because...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 05-05-2023, 06:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,208
Posted By Bigfin
Second update...As noted by others, after...

Second update...As noted by others, after installing the wet bolt kit noted above, several (three) of the bolts would not "take" grease as easily as I felt they should. I pondered reinstalling new...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 05-04-2023, 07:10 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,998
Posted By Bigfin
I have been very happy with the price and...

I have been very happy with the price and performance of shoe horning in two Costco group 27 DC wet cells to replace the group 24’s my trailer came with. I also upgraded the converter and increased...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 04-26-2023, 07:47 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 11,309
Posted By Bigfin
Understand the frustration shown by ORV owners...

Understand the frustration shown by ORV owners regarding things that don’t work correctly, or seem of low quality, but TT are by intent built as light as possible and do move down the road at 60+...
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