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Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 10-01-2023, 07:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,209
Posted By NomadBD
I run mine on propane while traveling. I shut it...

I run mine on propane while traveling. I shut it off at fuel stops and anywhere where I will be parked unlevel for any length of time.

I'm on my second trailer and I've been doing this for 13...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 08-13-2023, 02:42 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 10,806
Posted By NomadBD
"From my understanding, if switching to lithium...

"From my understanding, if switching to lithium you will also need to add a DC-to-DC charger between your alternator and lithium batteries so as to no burn out your chassis alternator. Most of these...
Forum: Just Conversation 07-17-2023, 08:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 437
Posted By NomadBD
I am from the San Joaquin valley. It hit a 108 at...

I am from the San Joaquin valley. It hit a 108 at my place, yesterday. Today, I'm headed for the Sierras for a week of boondocking where it will be in the chilly low 80's!
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-15-2023, 08:04 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,803
Posted By NomadBD
I always carry a spare as we boondock 98% of the...

I always carry a spare as we boondock 98% of the time. And, yes, I had a water pump go out on me while boondocking- replaced with spare and all was right again with the world.

Below photo taken in...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 06-27-2023, 08:31 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,930
Posted By NomadBD
My Flagstaff certainly wasn't perfect. I spent...

My Flagstaff certainly wasn't perfect. I spent the last 4 years modifying it to accommodate our style of camping, which is boondocking. Now, it is pretty much where I want it.

We like the small...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 06-26-2023, 09:25 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,930
Posted By NomadBD
My 2020 Forest River Flagstaff Microlite 21ds...

My 2020 Forest River Flagstaff Microlite 21ds has a pvc roof.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 11-11-2022, 07:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,093
Posted By NomadBD
My wife uses a Resmed 10 and we off-grid camp in...

My wife uses a Resmed 10 and we off-grid camp in our travel trailer 98% of the time. I bought a DC power adaptor that plugs into the 12volt power adapter on her side of the bed.

Works great!
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-23-2022, 09:34 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 328
Posted By NomadBD
Don't know of any device that will notify your...

Don't know of any device that will notify your phone while away regarding a power outage. On the other hand, I use a wireless temperature monitor with sensors they go into the freezer and fridge. I...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-22-2022, 10:21 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,492
Posted By NomadBD
I use a collapsible 8' ladder that fits in one of...

I use a collapsible 8' ladder that fits in one of my bays and a broom. Although I have a walk on roof, it's just easier for me to do it this way.
Forum: Going Green 09-14-2022, 09:52 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,904
Posted By NomadBD
I use a Victron Smartshunt that connects...

I use a Victron Smartshunt that connects directly to the batteries. It is Bluetooth enabled. The best part about it is that it uses an app on your phone to monitor your battery use. So, you don't...
Forum: Boondocking 09-11-2022, 08:04 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,069
Posted By NomadBD
This is definitely not boondocking. At least in...

This is definitely not boondocking. At least in the sense that I use it. I camp in remote areas away from other people where I don't have to be concerned about others behavior. my one exception, the...
Forum: Boondocking 09-11-2022, 09:18 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 26,305
Posted By NomadBD
I have a pair of Champion 2000 watt inverter...

I have a pair of Champion 2000 watt inverter generators that weigh 38lbs a piece making it easy to load and unload from my truck. I also have a parallel kit in the event I need to use the A/C.
...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 08-23-2022, 09:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 498
Posted By NomadBD
Agreed. According to my Victron Smartshunt, my...

Agreed. According to my Victron Smartshunt, my trailer will draw up to 18 amps when I first start moving the slide into the trailer. As such, my batteries have to be at 100% and healthy for it to...
Forum: RV'ing Humor & Crazy but True Stories 08-20-2022, 09:36 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 698
Posted By NomadBD
Nice! However, that's not a problem for me as I...

Nice! However, that's not a problem for me as I boondock as far away from people as possible.
Forum: Forum 101 | Announcements | Forum Concerns 08-17-2022, 08:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 255
Posted By NomadBD
Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: Forum 101 | Announcements | Forum Concerns 08-17-2022, 08:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 255
Posted By NomadBD
No Avatar image

Tried uploading an image/photo for my avatar. Everything appears to be working with no indication of error. However, image does not show. I am using the Forest River app and not the website.

Any...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 08-13-2022, 08:47 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,711
Posted By NomadBD
I consider anything in yellow as trouble. You are...

I consider anything in yellow as trouble. You are already Fing yourself if you think you don't get into trouble by the time you hit red.

Then, again, I remote camp or boondock 99% of the time. As...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 08-12-2022, 04:55 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,711
Posted By NomadBD
Here you go (flooded lead-acid battery) chart. In...

Here you go (flooded lead-acid battery) chart. In this case, you start getting into trouble at 30%373463
Forum: New Member Check-In 08-12-2022, 08:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 294
Posted By NomadBD
Welcome aboard and congrats on retirement! A...

Welcome aboard and congrats on retirement! A retired eight years ago after serving 30 years in the Coast guard.

The hardest part for me was figuring out what my purpose in life was after...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 08-09-2022, 09:04 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,273
Posted By NomadBD
Here's the thing with replacing your OEM tires...

Here's the thing with replacing your OEM tires with Endurance Good Year (or any other brand tire with higher psi range)- You must know the maximum psi of your trailer's rim.
Yes, trailer rims have...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 08-09-2022, 08:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 962
Posted By NomadBD
I have a media hub I plug into my TV HDMI port...

I have a media hub I plug into my TV HDMI port with a USB connected 2gig hard drive that has movies and TV shows loaded on it
Forum: Military / Veteran RVing 08-04-2022, 07:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 304
Posted By NomadBD
I was active duty Coast Guard for 30 years....

I was active duty Coast Guard for 30 years. Retired 8 years ago.

Semper Paratus
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 08-03-2022, 06:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 336
Posted By NomadBD
I don't know what happened to the second photo I...

I don't know what happened to the second photo I uploaded. Nevertheless, here it is:372771
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 08-03-2022, 02:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 336
Posted By NomadBD
Or, remove the regulator on your barbecue and do...

Or, remove the regulator on your barbecue and do this:

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Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 08-01-2022, 07:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,442
Posted By NomadBD
I converted both my Coleman Weber q barbecue,...

I converted both my Coleman Weber q barbecue, aloutlander propane fire pit, and my Camp Chef stove to work with the low pressure propane fitting on my trailer. To do this, removed the regulator on...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 06-29-2022, 04:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,797
Posted By NomadBD
Had the same problem with my dometic 300 toilet....

Had the same problem with my dometic 300 toilet. However, the problem is with the oval seal that you see pictured- laying on a paper towel- in my photo. This seal allowed urine to pass into the void...
Forum: Boondocking 06-28-2022, 08:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 992
Posted By NomadBD
Nice setup. I have two 6volt batteries with a...

Nice setup. I have two 6volt batteries with a Renogy 200 watt solar suitcase for recharging during the day. However, when camping in areas that don't have much sun, I have a 2000 watt inverter...
Forum: Going Green 05-29-2022, 08:05 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,814
Posted By NomadBD
I have a 200 watt solar suitcase from Renogy. It...

I have a 200 watt solar suitcase from Renogy. It comes with a solar charge controller. However, it does not let me know how I'm doing on my battery usage or how much time I have left on my battery.
...
Forum: Military / Veteran RVing 05-28-2022, 08:20 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,824
Posted By NomadBD
I am a 30 year retiree with a VA disability...

I am a 30 year retiree with a VA disability rating of 90%. I haven't set foot in a VA facility since my retirement processing 7 years ago.

I have nothing against VA healthcare, however, it is...
Forum: Just Conversation 03-16-2022, 04:41 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 13,915
Posted By NomadBD
2015 R1200GS. I usually take an annual...

2015 R1200GS. I usually take an annual camping/fishing trip from California to Idaho. Last year, I spend three weeks living out of my tent. 359389
Forum: Motorcycles, Bikes & Buggys 03-06-2022, 05:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 619
Posted By NomadBD
Awesome. You, too! Take care

Awesome. You, too!

Take care
Forum: Motorcycles, Bikes & Buggys 03-05-2022, 04:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 619
Posted By NomadBD
Motorcycle Adventure Riding and Camping

In addition to my travel trailer RV camping, I enjoy motorcycle camping and fishing on my BMW R1200GS. I make an annual pilgrimage to Mackay, Idaho we're all spend a week camping in my tent and...
Forum: Military / Veteran RVing 03-05-2022, 04:39 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 8,606
Posted By NomadBD
30 years U.S. Coast Guard. Retired in 2014.

30 years U.S. Coast Guard. Retired in 2014.
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 10-12-2020, 07:22 AM
Replies: 316
Views: 97,237
Posted By NomadBD
We boondock anywhere from a few days to a few...

We boondock anywhere from a few days to a few weeks. Been doing it for over ten years and two travel trailers with zero problems. I use two 6v 225 amp hour Interstate batteries with a Victron Smart...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 07-16-2020, 05:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,363
Posted By NomadBD
I have a 2010 Toyota tundra with tow/haul mode....

I have a 2010 Toyota tundra with tow/haul mode. However, I often use sport mode when traveling down slope in the mountains as I like to manually downshift to help slow and control the rig in...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 06-22-2020, 07:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 884
Posted By NomadBD
We re-sealed windows on our old travel trailer by...

We re-sealed windows on our old travel trailer by removing the windows completely and running a strip of basically plumber's putty pre-molded in 1" x 10' roll.

Unpeal as you unroll and mold it in...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 06-22-2020, 07:15 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,709
Posted By NomadBD
Never had mine stolen. Then, again I always cable...

Never had mine stolen. Then, again I always cable lock my Genny and gas cans in the bed of the truck or cable lock the Genny to the trailer A-frame if I DC.
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 06-22-2020, 07:08 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 20,344
Posted By NomadBD
We always travel with full tank as we boondock...

We always travel with full tank as we boondock 99% of the time.
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 06-06-2020, 07:52 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,551
Posted By NomadBD
A general rule of thumb is take the max tow...

A general rule of thumb is take the max tow capacity of your truck/vehicle and multiply by .80 (80%) to get your safe towing capacity. For example, if your vehicle has a max tow capacity of 10,000lbs...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 05-05-2020, 08:46 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,346
Posted By NomadBD
Why, yes I have had success removing vinyl decals...

Why, yes I have had success removing vinyl decals from a travel trailer. Do a Google search for Crystaltek vinyl-off.

Take care
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 05-05-2020, 08:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,851
Posted By NomadBD
Everything else being equal (i.e. tongue weight...

Everything else being equal (i.e. tongue weight within spec, weight of trailer and tow vehicle with passenger/cargo weight NOT exceeding 80% of tow vehicle towing capacity), a swaying trailer is a...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 01-30-2020, 08:03 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,976
Posted By NomadBD
You are correct. I don't have neighbors where I...

You are correct. I don't have neighbors where I dry camp. Generator noise is not bad as I run my inverter generator in econo mode. Regarding batteries not needing to be charged to 100% everyday, is...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 01-30-2020, 06:36 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,976
Posted By NomadBD
No, we are not running our A/C. And, no we are...

No, we are not running our A/C. And, no we are not running our generator too much. I can see where you may think running a generator for that many hours in a day would be excessive not having a...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 01-29-2020, 07:06 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,976
Posted By NomadBD
Take it from a guy who's been dry camping for...

Take it from a guy who's been dry camping for almost 10 years (anywhere from 3 days to 3 weeks at a time) in a 23-ft trailer, one battery isn't going to cut it based on the things you want to power....
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 01-19-2020, 06:49 PM
Replies: 253
Views: 31,256
Posted By NomadBD
Alot of great perspectives here. Nevertheless, my...

Alot of great perspectives here. Nevertheless, my wife and I have been off-grid camping for ten years now. We use a 2800 watt inverter generator for charging our two 6v interstate golf cart batteries...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 11-09-2019, 09:24 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,901
Posted By NomadBD
Thanks, Fortunately, I do not require...

Thanks,

Fortunately, I do not require winterization where I live. Although, if I ever move to an area where I do then I will need to consult The forum on how to do it! We picked up our trailer in...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 11-06-2019, 07:59 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,901
Posted By NomadBD
I had no idea this post I started would turn into...

I had no idea this post I started would turn into a debate on finance, vehicle wear, and depreciation. Nevertheless, I'm happy with my purchase as I got the deal I wanted at the finance and interest...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 11-02-2019, 04:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,809
Posted By NomadBD
I'm on my second travel trailer and both my water...

I'm on my second travel trailer and both my water pumps, including my current Shureflow 4008, are mounted above the fresh water tank in the trailer. They absolutely need to create suction in order to...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 10-28-2019, 05:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,072
Posted By NomadBD
Flow Jet Waste Tank Pump

Been using one of these for years. All you need is a 12v battery, garden hose (used for only this purpose and nothing else), and your home sewer clean-cut. In my case, my sewer clean-out location is...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 10-08-2019, 05:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,604
Posted By NomadBD
As others have written, you will need to time the...

As others have written, you will need to time the weather carefully as 93 south of Twin falls can be brutal in the winter. This is a high altitude are with snow drift fences on each side of the...
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