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    Cable TV

    Maybe the bedroom TV is digital and you're getting an analog cable signal?
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    Florida RV Park & Storage

    If you're going to leave an RV here through hurricane season, check with your insurance to make sure you have the proper coverage. Also, re-caulk/seal prior to the start of the rainy season. It will get very hot inside that RV. Think about things you wouldn't leave in your truck on a hot sunny...
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    Worried about fresh water tanks freezing!!!

    Lots of variables here that we still don't know. There's a big difference between dropping to 21 for 10 hours and dropping to 29 for 2 hours. For the former, I would definitely want the furnace running. For the latter, I would just get up early and run some water. Don't forget to leave cabinet...
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    Waste Water Tank Problems

    You may have inherited problems from the previous owner. Personally, I doubt that you have a cutout in the tank. That usually manifests as a slow trickle of water through the valve when dumping. Now, if you or the previous owner got some TP caught in the valve seat, that would prevent the valve...
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    Local Stations with our TV's

    Although frequently advertised that way, there is no such thing as a digital or HD antenna. They are all UHF/VHF antennas. Whether you can display digital or HD on your TV depends on the TV itself. http://www.fcc.gov/guides/antennas-and-digital-television
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    ATF: Bighorn - Stress Cracks

    I had some spider web cracks in the rear cap of my BH. Fortunately, I spotted them while it was still under warranty. Had a fiberglass shop in Amarillo make the repairs and they haven't returned.
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    Local Stations with our TV's

    Did you climb up on the roof? After a few years of driving around the country, my coax at the antenna head had vibrated loose. There was also another connector in the roof, less than a foot past the actual roof deck.
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    Triple flexguard

    If the FlexGuard just isn't working for you, try cable ties. I've used them under 2 different slides. I got rid of the flexguard entirely under the kitchen slide and used the cable ties wrapped loosely around the slideout arms. I watched those wires very closely the first few times I moved the...
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    Question about fifth wheel towing.......

    My bad, didn't realize it was a gasser :(
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    Question about fifth wheel towing.......

    Just wondering about your truck numbers. 9800 lbs sounds very low for towing capacity for a 3/4 ton. Is that really the truck GVWR? Also, where did the payload capacity figure come from? A brochure? The best way to get payload capacity is to weigh the truck with a full tank and all passengers...
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    Fulltiming for the Holidays

    If you only think you want to fulltime and your DW has reservations, why on earth are you even considering it? Aside from the holidays, it's a major lifestyle change. If you're not both fully on board, there could be major problems. Fortunately you still have several years to think about it.
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    Cracked wheel fairings

    Fiberglass repair kit. Apply material on the back side. Yes, you'll still see the crack on the other side but it will hold forever.
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    ATF: Bighorn - Black Tank won't drain

    It might also help to know your tank dumping/flushing procedures up to this point. Or you might have the dreaded tank cutout blocking the valve opening.
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    Stolen Power Cords Anyone?

    Check out RV.net sometimes. Sometimes power cords get stolen from storage facilities whether they're plugged in or not. Sometimes electronics are stolen from inside. I suppose it depends on who the thief has a better relationship with - the local fence or the local recycler. I've been fulltiming...
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    How do I cover the sky light in the shower?

    If you don't mind the Velcro strips being up there permanently, use Gorilla Glue to hold them. I used industrial strength Velcro on my underbelly to close an access panel that I'd cut. The strips started coming loose after a few months so I reapplied with Gorilla Glue. They've been holding...
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    Son enters the Air Force

    Good deal! My 20 years in the Air Force now allows me to fulltime without worrying about medical expenses all over the country :-)
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    Workamping - more jobs and where to look for them

    Amazon's Camperforce program only applies to Campbellsville KY, Coffeyville KS and Fernley NV. I worked last year in KY and will work this year in KS. Average pay is $10-$11. You might be able to work in one of the other fulfillment centers as a temp around the holidays but that wouldn't include...
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    New User Guide - Water Systems Guide

    I just finished reading the freezing weather section of the water system guide. Does anyone have alternatives to the incandescent bulbs? I know they're a great (and cheap) solution for some problems but those types of bulbs are being phased out and may not be available to everyone.
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    Weights Question

    I would look elsewhere for GCVWR. 23500 sounds very low for that truck. Did you try the Trailer Life Towing Guides?
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    Full Timers Insurance, suggestions appreciated

    I just finished my search for new fulltiming insurance this week. I've had GMAC through Good Sam but thought they jacked up my rates too much after a claim last year. I started a dialog with Blue Sky via email. My last question went unanswered for almost 2 weeks so they dropped out of...
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    Very Disappointed

    I took it to a dealer in Lubbock TX as HL authorized warranty work. When it still leaked during the next rainstorm, HL authorized the on-site service which fixed the problem.
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    Campground suggestion in Central Florida for weekend getaway?

    http://www.floridastateparks.org/lakelouisa/activities.cfm#12
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    Rear leveling jacks not budging

    I would unscrew the switch and pull it out to make sure the wires are actually attached. And just a nitpick, the rear jacks are stabilizer jacks, not leveling jacks.
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    Length of dump valve cable

    Hey all. I used a fix I found on this forum when one of my gray valve cables broke - all thread and hose clamps. It's been working fine for a few years but the last time I closed the valve ( a few days ago) it sounded like something may have broken loose again. Just in case it really did, and I...
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    Repairing the black tank valve

    Not that difficult to replace, but could be messy. Before tackling that job, there's a couple things you could try. First, since it leaks when closed you could have some TP stuck in the valve seat. When that happens to me, I dump the tank, then refill with clean water. Just open the valve...
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    Very Disappointed

    You might consider starting here: http://www.rvleaks.com/index.htm A lot of people swear by this process but it's not foolproof. I think a lot depends on the experience of the individual technician. I took my BH to a dealer in north TX back in 2006. Next rainstorm I still had the leak. Called a...
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    Good sam club

    As a fulltimer, my insurance options are probably more limited than yours, and not comparable. However, even if I weren't fulltiming, I would still join Good Sam Club so I could get their roadside assistance coverage. So far, it has saved me in 3 states from Florida to Oregon. Even if you have...
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    Body Repair

    You could start looking here http://rvservicereviews.com/
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    Winter in Arizona W/O park models

    Sounds like AZ is very similar to FL. Combo mobile home/RV parks are very prevalent. IMHO, you get the best of both worlds - plenty of snowbirds to talk to and the permanent locals know all the best spots to eat, shop, fish, etc.
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    Surge protector may have gone out

    I used to have a portable Surge Guard. It went out one day and I called the company. Since it was out of warranty, they had no suggestions. I took it apart and found about 1 cup of water inside along with some fried connections/components. I'd bet someone with electronics experience could've...
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    Water Pressure Issue

    Do you also turn off the water heater when you're gone? Excessive temps in the water could also force the pressure relief valve to open.
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    Black water tank not draining fully? Now I know why.

    I have a different theory based on observation using a clear elbow at the sewer connection. Whether the pipe from the toilet to the tank is straight through or has a bend doesn't really matter. What you're seeing is the result of not enough water in the tank to push a glob of TP through the...
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    Leaving grey tanks open in parks

    Since I have a lot of time on my hands, I've researched sewer flies a few times. For those who are interested, here's an article http://www.orkin.com/flies/sewer-flies/ Interestingly, they don't say anything about the insects actually coming up through a sewer pipe, which agrees with my previous...
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    TV Antenna Cable

    Has anyone else had any luck finding these boots? I just looked on the Radio Shack website and couldn't find any. I did find some elsewhere on the net but they only fit the coax connection to the antenna head. The hole going into the roof is much larger and a standard coax boot is too small.
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    No cable - need to check connections

    Since you didn't mention it specifically, did you run a channel scan after setting the TV to cable?
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    Finding an overnite to Goshen, IN ...difficult. I-65 between Louisville and Columbus going North

    I can't help you on a place to stay in that area but be very careful on I65. I just drove that section yesterday. There was a small bridge about 75-80 miles south of Indianapolis (per the highway signs). My BH looked like a bucking bronco in the rear view. I'm fairly certain that bridge sheared...
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    Back to Wisconsin

    Lost Falls Campground, getting there mid-May, leaving when the sugar beet pre-harvest starts.
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    Back to Wisconsin

    I'll wave to you on my way to my summer gig in Black River Falls :cool:
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    Removing the black streaks

    I saw someone else post that Pledge furniture polish did a great job. I tried a different brand and it worked great, also on the vinyl trim around the caps.
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    TV Antenna

    X2, although aiming is a little different with the Jack.
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