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Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-06-2017, 05:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,346
Posted By CampDaven
Why not cut your losses and get a 50A EMS from...

Why not cut your losses and get a 50A EMS from PI? Lifetime warranty. Boom!
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-06-2017, 05:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,818
Posted By CampDaven
Why not cut your losses and get a 50A EMS from...

Why not cut your losses and get a 50A EMS from PI? Lifetime warranty. Boom!
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-09-2016, 04:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,993
Posted By CampDaven
Ditto for me on the Shade Pro. But I've never had...

Ditto for me on the Shade Pro. But I've never had a problem
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-09-2016, 02:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,993
Posted By CampDaven
Replacement awning material

I had my slide toppers and awning material replaced with double-woven linen. Tough stuff. Dries quickly. The toppers droop with rain but drys and re-tightens quickly. No slide noodles needed....
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-24-2016, 07:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,618
Posted By CampDaven
Ellipse Ultra

Maneuvering into car pumps is very doable. Most of my fueling is that way with my 42 and toad. My pictures were used in this article ...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-23-2016, 04:39 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 11,939
Posted By CampDaven
I'm gonna replace the relay soon. For now, I...

I'm gonna replace the relay soon. For now, I press the battery boost switch a few times and it makes contact.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-23-2016, 01:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,618
Posted By CampDaven
I had a rig that did the same. The issue went...

I had a rig that did the same. The issue went away by filling at the auto pumps.
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 09-21-2016, 06:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,061
Posted By CampDaven
His profile. (Click the avatar) 139521

His profile. (Click the avatar)
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Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-21-2016, 09:01 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,927
Posted By CampDaven
All I can say is my 8 yo Camelot has 15 double...

All I can say is my 8 yo Camelot has 15 double pane windows and no fogging. And if they fog I will get em fixed. They are worth it just for the comfort.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 07-03-2016, 10:12 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,388
Posted By CampDaven
If it's not loaded for trips, it will be a...

If it's not loaded for trips, it will be a rougher ride.


Dave and Nola, RV Mutants
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-09-2016, 07:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,109
Posted By CampDaven
Exterior LED Strip Lighting

Nope. All well, quiet, and dark here. This stuff has been in the next site a few times. Such glare is like a loud noise.
Please. Put them on dimmers, and off during quiet time.
They are great when...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-09-2016, 07:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,109
Posted By CampDaven
Hmmmm....lights in strips that are more annoying...

Hmmmm....lights in strips that are more annoying than scare lights.
Please. Put them on dimmers, and off during quiet time.


Dave and Nola, RV Mutants
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-11-2016, 07:31 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,589
Posted By CampDaven
My Garmin came with one, but all I need is the...

My Garmin came with one, but all I need is the grrat GPS.
In 25 years of RVing, I have never had a "need" for a cam. And I would never re-see our trip....unless something really nifty happened,...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-06-2016, 07:49 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,041
Posted By CampDaven
This thread is about diesel air filters. K&N will...

This thread is about diesel air filters. K&N will "dust" a diesel.


Dave and Nola, RV Mutants
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-23-2016, 03:07 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,354
Posted By CampDaven
Hi Joe! A call to Winnie TS should help. Monaco...

Hi Joe!
A call to Winnie TS should help. Monaco pulled me out of an electrical problem this week.


Dave and Nola, RV Mutants
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 02-11-2016, 06:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,957
Posted By CampDaven
Yep. A check valve right at the city water inlet....

Yep. A check valve right at the city water inlet. You can put a screw in hose plug until you replace the valve.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-27-2015, 09:33 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,448
Posted By CampDaven
Floorplans - DP vs Gasser

Lucky. And the other 8?
My 42 wasn't much more than that. I ain't in no hurry. I'll honk my Hadleys as you go by. :D
To the OP, we fulltimed for 2 years in a 32 foot Fred. It was great and we loved...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-20-2015, 09:15 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,448
Posted By CampDaven
Floorplans - DP vs Gasser

I'm guessing my 42 ft has had less depreciation than the 9 you have traded and reworked the ride during the same timeframe. Nudge-nudge. Wink wink. ;)
I'm much too happy with my RR10S chassis to...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-12-2015, 10:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,708
Posted By CampDaven
Ladder on Winnebago Brave

Need to get on the roof for sure!
Clean A/Cs, reseal calking joints, clean roof, clear leaves and sticks from slide toppers, adjust sat dish, etc etc. Several times each year!
Mine all had rear...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 06-06-2015, 06:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,967
Posted By CampDaven
Fuel saver device

IMHO, I suspect FMCA Magazine may be "coin operated" like all others commercial publications. Want to place an add? Send money. Easy-peasy.
I would not expect anything different
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-31-2015, 06:54 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,630
Posted By CampDaven
True that, Cliff! The remote display seems to...

True that, Cliff!
The remote display seems to be an obsession for some. I just let my PI do what it does. No looking, no worries and a lifetime warranty is plenty good for me.
Happy Trails
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 05-08-2015, 01:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,397
Posted By CampDaven
Affordable winter resorts South west

FYI, we have spent December and January in Yuma for the last two seasons and it is grand. But those are the "cold" months in AZ. Did 3 months in Casa Grande and Tucson in mid-winter, but too many...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 05-08-2015, 05:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,397
Posted By CampDaven
Affordable winter resorts South west

Yuma and Tucson both have much to do in and away from the city. If you google them you will find a great many hidden gems of places that most folks dont look for. The natural, cultural and historical...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 05-05-2015, 10:06 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,397
Posted By CampDaven
Yuma has the best winter weather. Much more...

Yuma has the best winter weather. Much more reasonable, and much to see and do!
Google rvparkreviews yuma az
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-14-2015, 02:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,667
Posted By CampDaven
Wind and Awnings

I am usually able to get a site facing West or North or something in between. Plenty of shade on the door side without the awning.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-11-2015, 11:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,700
Posted By CampDaven
I had the same issue. I entered and exited the...

I had the same issue. I entered and exited the driveway at an angle. Worked!
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-10-2015, 03:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,964
Posted By CampDaven
The surge guard should drop power to the coach...

The surge guard should drop power to the coach when there is an overload, and a timer of about 2 minutes should hold power off.
Plug it into a pedestal without the surge guard?
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-16-2015, 05:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,440
Posted By CampDaven
For the best shower spray get an Oxygenics. ...

For the best shower spray get an Oxygenics.
https://m.campingworld.com/shopping/item/bodyspa-rv-shower-kit-white/68324
They simply work!
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-11-2015, 12:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,797
Posted By CampDaven
Better lock on door

Never had a breakin. Not my MHs nor even the many tents or popups. Grills, etc are on the table. Nuthin ever got took!
But a good dead-bolt lock is a comfort. They are not difficult to install. ...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-11-2014, 12:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,624
Posted By CampDaven
I would put out traps and the rope lights. If...

I would put out traps and the rope lights. If none trapped, packrats prevented. Otherwise, rats.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-11-2014, 11:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,624
Posted By CampDaven
Best trap some to see what it is. If pack...

Best trap some to see what it is.
If pack rats, they are nocturnal and cant stand lights. Rope lights in the engine compartment and under the RV should keep them out. Standard practice in the...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 09-08-2014, 01:22 PM
Replies: 276
Views: 34,182
Posted By CampDaven
Do we really need a braking system in our toads?

There is always risk. Most risk to those that needed that 50 ft and did not equip, so......

I do not depend on the BB, and the pressure is set just fine. I always allow more than twice the...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 09-08-2014, 08:48 AM
Replies: 276
Views: 34,182
Posted By CampDaven
Do we really need a braking system in our toads?

Right on all points.
My rig is 37K + 5K toad, and when my 13 YO Brake Buddy engages I can feel it do so. Is it my extremely hi-tech system 😉 or my perceptive ability?
Some like to live on the...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 08-20-2014, 06:00 PM
Replies: 276
Views: 34,182
Posted By CampDaven
Do we really need a braking system in our toads?

I agree!
I did not strike a child because of aux brakes. I stopped just in time. Without aux, well, I dont want to think about it!
The vast majority of us have aux. It is basic physics for the...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 08-19-2014, 08:14 AM
Replies: 276
Views: 34,182
Posted By CampDaven
Just a ponder.... It would be interesting to...

Just a ponder....
It would be interesting to know if folks that "chipped" or in other ways spent $ and increased the HP of their MH also take advantage of ways to increase braking force.
If not,...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 08-16-2014, 01:04 PM
Replies: 276
Views: 34,182
Posted By CampDaven
Do we really need a braking system in our toads?

If it just a matter of choice, my choice was very simple. I like stopping in much less distance. There was no speculation, rumor, half truth, or advertising hype involved.
No children were harmed...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 08-16-2014, 09:32 AM
Replies: 276
Views: 34,182
Posted By CampDaven
I dont have all of the answers. I only know I...

I dont have all of the answers.
I only know I stopped much sooner and the child was not struck, nor injured, nor killed.
There was nothing for me to rationalize.
Some simply prefer and accept...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 08-15-2014, 06:59 AM
Replies: 276
Views: 34,182
Posted By CampDaven
Do we really need a braking system in our toads?

There is not even a fine line between a philosphy that has not included logical thought nor social concience, and something that is not a philosophy but simply good common sense.
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 08-14-2014, 08:10 PM
Replies: 276
Views: 34,182
Posted By CampDaven
So, are you convinced to get one yet?

So, are you convinced to get one yet?
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 08-13-2014, 04:19 PM
Replies: 276
Views: 34,182
Posted By CampDaven
Do we really need a braking system in our toads?

My BrakeBuddy is a gorilla. If it had vac assist (engine running) it would lock up the brakes real hard.
In panic stops it stops me in at least 15% less distance than I can with the MH alone. I can...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 08-13-2014, 07:40 AM
Replies: 276
Views: 34,182
Posted By CampDaven
Do we really need a braking system in our toads?

Because I chose to not flaunt the laws and use aux braking, I was able to stop early enough to not strike the child and, as a bonus, did not face criminal charges. I have covered as many "what-ifs"...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 08-13-2014, 07:37 AM
Replies: 276
Views: 34,182
Posted By CampDaven
That is why aux braking systems have a break-away...

That is why aux braking systems have a break-away system.
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 08-13-2014, 06:19 AM
Replies: 276
Views: 34,182
Posted By CampDaven
There is a kid on a bike that is alive because I...

There is a kid on a bike that is alive because I could stop in a much shorter distance. Nuff said.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 06-19-2014, 06:46 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,360
Posted By CampDaven
If these principles were applied, the wide...

If these principles were applied, the wide variety of RV lenghts, styles, front/rear kitchen, etc would drastically diminish. "Variety" is a big part of how RV makers compete.
Catch 22?
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 06-19-2014, 06:33 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,360
Posted By CampDaven
I dont have an easy answer, but..... A 40-foot...

I dont have an easy answer, but..... A 40-foot aircraft with as many toys as we have in a 40-foot MH would never get approved by the FAA without costing millions. And aircraft are not totally...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-09-2014, 01:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,506
Posted By CampDaven
Exactly! Have never done it. Did not know...

Exactly!

Have never done it. Did not know about it. Got 9 years out of my batts on the last rig, still good when I traded it.

I just dont know what to think!!!!!
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-08-2014, 09:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,506
Posted By CampDaven
Any diffinitive doc on this stuff? It is...

Any diffinitive doc on this stuff?
It is foreign to me.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-14-2014, 09:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,296
Posted By CampDaven
Something is not hot without the key on. How...

Something is not hot without the key on. How about the radio, or the backup cam? Will the added device require much power/ current? Would not be good to blow fuses.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-14-2014, 09:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,296
Posted By CampDaven
I'm sure I dont understand, but a battery is such...

I'm sure I dont understand, but a battery is such a thing, as are some 12-V outlets.

How can I help?
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-26-2014, 09:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,631
Posted By CampDaven
Color me curious. What does a certain paper...

Color me curious.
What does a certain paper towel have to do with a Winnie Tour?
Just asking.
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