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Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 05-24-2021, 04:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,048
Posted By camper8251
Thanks been there done that with the coroplast......

Thanks been there done that with the coroplast...

You would think they would have done better... But ooh well....
Pleasures of owning a TT.. :)
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 05-23-2021, 02:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,048
Posted By camper8251
Thank you both! That was the thread I was lookin...

Thank you both! That was the thread I was lookin for!
No Pictures needed, I will open it up and do an inspection.

Safe Travels all!
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 05-22-2021, 08:14 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,045
Posted By camper8251
Sure it is, if everyone called with questions...

Sure it is, if everyone called with questions like that the tech would be answering questions about things that you can read the manual on, or if you do a proper PDI the tech would explain all the...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 05-22-2021, 05:12 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,045
Posted By camper8251
Yup and you cant order parts direct from them...

Yup and you cant order parts direct from them anymore either.. Have to go thru a dealer....

To some extent I cant really blame them.... On the FB page some of the questions are just ridiculous,...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 05-22-2021, 04:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,048
Posted By camper8251
Tank Mount failure

Hey all:

I recall a ways back someone or multiple people had posted about their tank mounting brackets failing. I know Brulaz had posted about his adventures on the Dempster, but I swore someone...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 05-06-2021, 09:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 702
Posted By camper8251
I have had this done in the past on my TC and it...

I have had this done in the past on my TC and it was well worth the money I would definitely recommend it to everyone.
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 04-25-2021, 07:20 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 599
Posted By camper8251
Roger That, Thanks OB

Roger That,

Thanks OB
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 04-24-2021, 12:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 599
Posted By camper8251
Changing Propane Regulator to Hi Capacity

Looking at changing out my propane regulator in My TT. They have two different Types Standard Capacity @ Primary Cylinder BTU/Hr. - 225,000 and a High Capacity One @ Primary Cylinder BTU/Hr. -...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 03-29-2021, 08:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 602
Posted By camper8251
How long have you had the thermostat installed?

How long have you had the thermostat installed?
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 03-23-2021, 07:46 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,732
Posted By camper8251
I would say yes. But it depends on where you are...

I would say yes. But it depends on where you are going. I do a lot of National parks out west and have a 23DBS.. In many of them mine just fits....
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 03-12-2021, 04:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,273
Posted By camper8251
Maybe Todd or the person who responds is on...

Maybe Todd or the person who responds is on Vacation , sick, plenty of reasons. ORV is not amazon prime..........

Lets not all jump on the hater band wagon...........
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 02-26-2021, 07:40 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,022
Posted By camper8251
I am In thank you for assistance!

I am In thank you for assistance!
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 02-25-2021, 07:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,022
Posted By camper8251
Thanks I truly Hate FB and the only reason I...

Thanks I truly Hate FB and the only reason I joined was to be part of that group.... So Painful.... LOL
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 02-25-2021, 04:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,022
Posted By camper8251
So I have been trying to work with WarriorDoc AKA...

So I have been trying to work with WarriorDoc AKA Dave to get this working and since we are both FB illiterate if anyone has the capability to send a friend request to me for this group Please do so....
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 02-24-2021, 07:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,022
Posted By camper8251
yes sir I did answer the questions.... They were...

yes sir I did answer the questions.... They were pretty challenging too I might add.. Ha ha

If you got any sway with them it would be much appreciated..
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 02-24-2021, 05:55 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 35,872
Posted By camper8251
I had bought a house where the bathroom wasnt...

I had bought a house where the bathroom wasnt properly vented and had the same stuff on the rafters...

I used Concrobium on it to clean it up. Spray it one and scrub it and it cleaned it up...
...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 02-24-2021, 05:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,022
Posted By camper8251
Facebook Group

Anyone know how to get access to the ORV Owners facebook group. I just joined FB to be part of that group and sent a request probably a week or so ago and have still not gotten access into the group....
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 02-23-2021, 06:33 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 35,872
Posted By camper8251
I wonder if the reason it has only shown up in...

I wonder if the reason it has only shown up in the ORV forum is because the buyers of these units are buying them based off the 4 season capability?

I had an AF truck camper and camped a lot in...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 02-21-2021, 07:28 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,803
Posted By camper8251
Seriously dont go to Camping World or Gander. ...

Seriously dont go to Camping World or Gander. Try posting in another Forum asking about service in the DFW area or maybe a little farther out.....

I would hate to see thing made worse.
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 02-19-2021, 02:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,803
Posted By camper8251
Sorry to hear about your Troubles. DO NOT TAKE IT...

Sorry to hear about your Troubles. DO NOT TAKE IT To any of the places you mentioned.. Google Camping World Horror stories...

Call ORV and talk to them direct see what they recommend.

Did you...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 02-17-2021, 07:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,875
Posted By camper8251
I would believe that this is happening in Texas,...

I would believe that this is happening in Texas, I saw an article about them gouging for hotel rooms as usual...

Also note this is the same website that published the review of an ORV TT without...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-17-2021, 01:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,205
Posted By camper8251
Good Article. I would add some stuff to it. I...

Good Article.
I would add some stuff to it. I would be willing to bet TX does not sell a winter blend of diesel at their stations.

...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 02-16-2021, 04:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,062
Posted By camper8251
Do the leak test. Well worth it. AS long as the...

Do the leak test. Well worth it. AS long as the shop does a good job.... That is always the unknown.
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 02-16-2021, 03:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,741
Posted By camper8251
Here is you answer. ...

Here is you answer.


https://youtu.be/siVH_cr5ZnE
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 02-15-2021, 05:08 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,677
Posted By camper8251
Why does everyone worry so much about the water...

Why does everyone worry so much about the water heater... It insulated to keep the water hot... Which means... DRUM ROLL.... ITS INSULATED TO Help Prevent freezing.........Not designed that way but...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 02-09-2021, 08:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,146
Posted By camper8251
Similar situation... ...

Similar situation...

https://www.irv2.com/forums/f282/very-scary-523882.html

Not good news....
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 02-05-2021, 02:06 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 24,429
Posted By camper8251
Kind of what I was thinking... Makes you wonder...

Kind of what I was thinking... Makes you wonder though....

I see plenty of posts on people FT'ing in cold conditions.... Hopefully they will see this posting and investigate their own rigs....
...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 02-05-2021, 01:16 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 24,429
Posted By camper8251
Lots of people live full time in RV's... Mainly I...

Lots of people live full time in RV's... Mainly I would assume Fifth Wheels and Motor Homes.....

So how are these built different than our trailers? Does this problem Effect them?
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 01-19-2021, 02:22 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 10,059
Posted By camper8251
I thought at one point in 2018 0r 2019 they...

I thought at one point in 2018 0r 2019 they started adding foam board insulation to the Trailers...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 01-18-2021, 07:35 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 10,059
Posted By camper8251
Hmmm Interesting.... Sorry lot of folks dont...

Hmmm Interesting....
Sorry lot of folks dont open vents and that is where the condensation comes from. Would be interested to hear from other folks.

I havent been in below freezing with my ORV...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 01-18-2021, 05:17 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 10,059
Posted By camper8251
I wouldn't go that far. That is the easy...

I wouldn't go that far.

That is the easy way to assist in getting rid of the water vapor without opening vents and losing heat......
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 01-18-2021, 03:41 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 10,059
Posted By camper8251
In the winter if you keep everything closed up...

In the winter if you keep everything closed up you are going to get moisture especially when cooking inside, or using the shower...

When we do the winter thing we keep a vent open to ventilate.......
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 01-17-2021, 11:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 600
Posted By camper8251
You all are right on track! I hate that white...

You all are right on track!
I hate that white light over the center and like you said too bright and not practical.

Camper is in storage so I cant get to it to look and see how the center light...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 01-17-2021, 09:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 600
Posted By camper8251
Ha Plenty of those out there. Maybe not goose...

Ha Plenty of those out there. Maybe not goose neck.
I am tired of carrying a million different batteries with me. 9v AAA, AA, D, C... And the list goes on... :banghead:
Forum: Going Green 01-16-2021, 05:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,911
Posted By camper8251
Wow, that is unfortunate to hear.. So what did...

Wow, that is unfortunate to hear..
So what did you do? Replace them with another brand?
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 01-16-2021, 05:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 600
Posted By camper8251
Titanium Goose Neck Wall Lamp Bed Area

So, I noticed the New Titanium's have these goose neck lamps mounted on the side walls above the Bed and Lamps under the closets on each side.

Can anyone tell me how they routed the wiring for...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 01-10-2021, 07:15 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,256
Posted By camper8251
Its hard to say.... You dont know the extent of...

Its hard to say.... You dont know the extent of the damage till you open it up. it sounds like you have had experience with these issues before so you know better than most with how wrong things can...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 01-10-2021, 04:50 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,256
Posted By camper8251
Do you know enough to live with the delam wall...

Do you know enough to live with the delam wall and the possibility that it WAS caused by an unseen leak? I dont think anyone could answer that questions without opening it up for sure... It is...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 01-08-2021, 07:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 961
Posted By camper8251
What was the temperature you had the furnace...

What was the temperature you had the furnace running at?

Maybe increase that temperature. If you are supplementing your heat with something besides the built in furnace you wont get the basement...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 01-04-2021, 01:26 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 10,059
Posted By camper8251
So why do you think the Generator wouldn't start?...

So why do you think the Generator wouldn't start? Propane too cold? Oil To Thick?

Just curious....
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 12-31-2020, 11:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,807
Posted By camper8251
Nash Northwood Arctic Fox and ORV are all related...

Nash Northwood Arctic Fox and ORV are all related in theory..

Have had an AF TC and looked at all of the above. IMO they are all around same build quality just with different features.

One...
Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes 12-29-2020, 08:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,218
Posted By camper8251
I do drone flying at all the campsites I go to....

I do drone flying at all the campsites I go to. Its a lot of fun, but I am new to it so worried about losing it and people getting weird about it.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-29-2020, 04:08 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 26,280
Posted By camper8251
I know you have gotten most of your answers, look...

I know you have gotten most of your answers, look at it this way.

When it breaks it will be camping season, and you will not get your camper in and fixed in a timely manner anywhere...

Better...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 12-27-2020, 07:37 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,410
Posted By camper8251
thanks for clarifying.:thumb:

thanks for clarifying.:thumb:
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 12-27-2020, 06:25 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,410
Posted By camper8251
The discount you are talking about typically...

The discount you are talking about typically applies to RV's.. Not Travel Trailers..
You will be hard pressed to get much of a discount...........
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 12-20-2020, 08:33 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,963
Posted By camper8251
None get a bigger truck or a cheaper camper.. ...

None get a bigger truck or a cheaper camper..

ORV campers are 4 season campers, so they weigh more.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-19-2020, 10:42 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 8,187
Posted By camper8251
As someone else said its a 3 season camper and...

As someone else said its a 3 season camper and thats at best. Your camper is an ultra lite meaning it lacks any meaningful insulation. You are fighting a losing battle.
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 12-17-2020, 04:43 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 10,059
Posted By camper8251
Winter Camping in an ORV

Stumbled across this blog..
Has some good info about our ORV's and how they hold up in the winter.

https://www.adventurousway.com/blog
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 12-16-2020, 07:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,400
Posted By camper8251
If you are really worried. Could do Like I did in...

If you are really worried. Could do Like I did in my old AF Truck Camper. I put 12v computer fans to push and pull air from the basement for extreme cold weather camping.. Helped out quite a bit as...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 12-16-2020, 03:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,647
Posted By camper8251
most of that stuff is dependent on you as the...

most of that stuff is dependent on you as the user and where do you camp?
Solar.... save the money and DIY........ you can 400+_ watts for around 350-400 if you do it yourself...
Heat Pad? R U a...
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