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RE: WASHER DRYER INSTALL
Are the non vented units much more expensive?
Camping World and other retailers charge about $100 more for the ventless models.
Thanks
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Lantley
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05/21/12 04:25am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: WASHER DRYER INSTALL
Are the non vented units much more expensive?
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Lantley
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05/20/12 03:21pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Sig Help
My comments of are no real help but I think you signature photos are fine. I get a good view of your rig and a decent glimpse of your floorplan.
The detail/quality is good enough to get the point across.
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Lantley
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05/20/12 12:42pm |
Forum Technical Support
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RE: Hot water on demand....
Tankless in an 5'er is intriguing. I have it at home and it works well . But you do have to wait for the water a bit. Not a big deal at home but in an RV water conservation is a bigger issue.
After reading the thread linked by TSetsaf above I would tend to agree tankless needs full hook ups to be an advantage otherwise tankless becomes a disadvantage simply because it uses (waste) too much additional water. Tankless will drain your fresh and fill your gray unnnecessarily vs. a standard heater.
My new rig has a 10 gallon electric/propane water heater So far I have not run out of hot water. We can shower back to back without issue. Using propane and electric together the heater recovers very quickly.
I just purchased a new rig and I was wondering if tankless was a feature I overlooked? But after reading these threads and experiencing my tankless unit at home. I am very satisfied with my 10 gallon DSI water heater
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Lantley
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05/20/12 07:55am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Hail Damage Ventline Vent dome replacement
Have the RV repairman bring two Ventline covers and two Max Air Covers. Once you have the Max Airs installed you don't have to worry about hail damage again and you can leave the Ventline covers open, even in the rain.
You should be able to get a Max Air cover purchased and installed for $50 to $75 each.
Correct answer Max Air vent covers are the solution
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Lantley
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05/20/12 07:14am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Changeover....
Funny Camper I just went through that same process. For me it was sad day. Lots of memories. Lots of what if stuff to sort through. It is a long process to get old stuff out new stuff in, while figuring out the new rig in the process. After 4-5 trips I'm just starting to get comfortable/familiar with the new rig.
Don't get me wrong the new rig is great,but the transition is a slower process
than I anticipated
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Lantley
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05/19/12 04:41pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Carryout & Vuqube Security
As you are finding out the fact that it is portable makes it impossible to secure 100%. Any thief that really wants it will take it. Bolt cutters and cordless grinders are tools of the trade.
I don't worry about the Vu Cube no more than I worry about the RV in general. The storage compartment locks and even the main door can be defeated in minutes with a simply pry bar.
I go camping to escape the rat race and relax. I don't bring a lot of locks and chains or a mindset of what ifs. I prefer to just enjoy myself.
I set the Vu cube up and go watch TV . Occasionally I may run a cable through the plastic handle knowing full well a determined thief could simply cut the plastic handle with a hack saw.
At the end of the day I am more concerned about running out of ice in the cooler or God forbid running out of beer,than I am concerned about the security of the Vu Cube.
I take reasonable precaution and otherwise rely on my insurance policy.
I don't sweat the small stuff because in the end life to short to worry about a replaceable gadget that really can't be secured 100%.
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Lantley
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05/19/12 03:56pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: 5R110 Torqshift behind a 7.3L?
In the end Ford gives us the option of a good engine or a good Transmission. But not both together.
Sort of sums up why I left Ford after quite a few years and I'm currently driving a Duramax. I wanted both without seeking after market solutions.
Ford builds a better overall truck however its drivetrain has known shortcomings.
Maybe the 6.7 will eventually allow for both but that has yet to be seen.
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Lantley
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05/19/12 10:37am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Ways to make the jack-knife sofa/bed more comfortable?
Actually some are better than others. In my last rig they were the pits . In my new rig I have no problem napping in the bunkhouse.....ask me how I know!
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Lantley
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05/18/12 06:45am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Water Heater Full?
Correct on the relief valve do not open. They are not meant for that purpose and opening the relief can cause issues. They often leak after being manually opened.
Also don't just assume tank is full just because water comes from hot side of faucets. Be sure heater is not in bypass mode.
If confirmed heater is not in by pass mode than you can simply open a hot water valve.
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Lantley
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05/18/12 06:25am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Carryout & Vuqube Security
I try to put it on top of rig or on later when possible. I would feel or hear if someone is messing with it. I will also lock it to a tree or fixed object with a chain if I am in doubt of my surroundings.
However,most times I don't do anything,life's to short to sweat the small stuff.
I'd rather enjoy myself than imagine all the what ifs.
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Lantley
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05/18/12 05:40am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Outside kitchen question
I would use it as a cooler. Use the blue ice things And run it when the generator is on
Yes that will work but sort of defeats the purpose of having a fridge. A five day cooler will also be more efficient.
If you camp off the grid and don't have electric regularly than I would remove the fridge as other have mentioned. The electric only fridge does not fit your camping style.
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Lantley
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05/18/12 04:31am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Converting electric brakes hookup to a 4 pin trailer hookup
I was indeed referring to going "no brakes".
I am confused tho...
My boat has no trailer brakes and it's around 2500 lbs, and ive never had any issues... Sure when I stop you can feel something wants to go forward, but I've had a few times I've had to stop abruptly, and didn't get pushed to the point I've needed "help"
I just don't know if it's really a necessity, I understand it's not the safest option, but is it really that ubsurd?
Thanks again guys
To be really blunt it is really that absurd to think you don't need brakes. Brakes are required by law and the manufacturer put them on, yet you are asking are they really necessary?
yes they are. get a brake controller and enjoy your new trailer.
In the past trailers came with no brakes, but that was because we did not know any better. Advancements have been made and we have gotten smarter. Sort of like air bags and seat belts.
Society went a long time without using seat belts, lots of injuries later we decided to start mandating seat belt use. The same phenomenon applies to trailer brakes. We now know better and have mandated their use
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Lantley
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05/18/12 03:39am |
Folding Trailers
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RE: 2013 32BHDS just arrived at the dealer...:) pics inside...
Nice photos. I had a 2006 BHDS very interesting to see how that unit has evolved.
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Lantley
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05/18/12 03:17am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Need advice please
Good to hear at all worked out. And yes, the Tundra is one of the best 1/2 ton tow vehicles you can buy. The Tundra bashers have been silenced to a large extent over the last 5 years as the truck has a proven track record now. When I bought my Tundra in '07, the Tundra won every towing shootout you could find, most by a long shot. Rubbed a lot of folks the wrong way figuring it couldn't be true. In '09 all the other brands caught up and went to the 6 speed trans, upped power etc, and today, they're all about the same. Not so in '07 when the Tundra 5.7 was kind of a no-brainer choice with its 6 speed trans, 381 hp and 401 ft lbs of torque all running through their beefy 4.30 rear end. Today the top dawg is probably the F150 with the Eco Boost. In '07 it was clearly the Tundra IMO.
The Tundra is a solid truck and Toyota did put pressure on the big 3 with its introduction. Toyota also up'd the hype game with Tundra marketing strategy.
Toyota convinced many that the Tundra could tow anything as seen in this thread. Since its introduction the hype has subsided and the Tundra is now seen as another 1/2 ton truck (partly because the competition has caught up) and not the super invincible truck it was initially marketed to be.
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Lantley
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05/17/12 06:38pm |
Beginning RVing
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RE: It happened again!
After 2 drops you may want to consider a Blue Ox bedsaver.
It's either operator error or a defective itch.
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Lantley
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05/17/12 06:23pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Good ol Camping World!
You cannot expect in a huge multi-department store like CW for the hourly sales reps to know everything about the product. They couldn't afford to hire people who are that knowledgeable. YOu see that knowledge in smaller specialty shops as it is much more the norm for people to stay around and build tenure. And with tenure comes knowledge.
And in this case, you were not helping much if you were not asking for the right product. I try to be a very informed consumer and research what I need on my own before I go buy it. If it is something I just can't learn about then I will spend a few dollars more to find a place that has a specialty business in whatever it is I am looking for. It's no different than say buying a complicated camera from Target, or a shop specializing in cameras. You would far more expect the person from the specialty shop to be able to answer your technical questions, and not so much the sales person at Target. It's a trade off. It will likely be cheaper at Target, but you lose the knowledge.
And we as consumers are limiting our choices of finding experts in any business because of the new wave of using the brick and mortar stores as a place to browse products, and feel it out, then go online after we find what we want and search for the best price. The more this continues, the more likely many more brick and mortar stores will have to close their doors due to lack of business.
Good point,CW can strive to be the best RV retailer around. However they cannot be everything to everyone.
There is Home Depot and Lowe's . and then there is Ace hardware. Each has their niche in the marketplace.
A wise consumer factors in their own knowledge and knows the strengths and weaknesses of each retailer and shops accordingly.
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Lantley
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05/17/12 04:49pm |
Camping World Accessories
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RE: Non Paying Jobs
Apparently there are enough people to fill the positions. Otherwise either rates of pay would be increasing, or parks would be closing due to lack of help. Don't know of too many jobs that provide housing, so why is it so weird that some Parks require either payment or hours worked for you to have a place at the park. They could just hire locals and not have to even consider paying housing costs. I am amazed at the applications we get with the restrictions and demands that potential employees are requesting before they have even spoken to us. They want certain days off, won't work holidays or weekends, won't do this or that. These resumes make a trip to the circular file, we have no problems finding people who are interested in working with us, not in conflict with us.
I follow you logic but what is the monthly retail value of the site? $1000.00 a month seems like a lot to me. But I'm not really familiar with monthly rates. What is the employee's hourly rate?
I don't think anyone is unwilling to pay or barter for a site, but zero pay in $$$ equates to a $1000.00 a month site. Those figures seem skewed to the CG owner.?
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Lantley
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05/17/12 02:44pm |
Workamping Forum
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RE: Argh- totally screwed up!
Try Turkey Swamp Park. I have been there a few years it will be busy but maybe not 100% full
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Lantley
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05/17/12 11:22am |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: Rv Park Websites - Rates
Hmmmmmm...... If in my research, I find a CG with great reviews, but no rates on their WEB Site, I cannot imagine simply dismissing the place! I will actually pick up the telephone and TALK to them. I know talking is becoming almost taboo in this day and age, but I can't imagine passing up on a great spot because of such a small issue.
If our discussion reveals they are too expensive, so be it, but it also gives me the opportunity to negotiate both the site I want and a better rate. Anyone else remember how that works? ;-)))
Agreed.....Too many of us have better things to do than simply make the call.
There is also a point where updating pricing becomes more trouble that its worth. If there is a $100.00 fee to raise prices a dollar or keep a site updated in general. Than you must decide on less changes or not posting prices particularly if they are subject to change.
I'm sure CG's have had to debate with someone wanting to stay at an old rate they got off a web site. Or have implemented a change that is not on their web site. At some point it is easier to simply omit pricing altogether and avoid the fees and chaos associated with web pricing.
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Lantley
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05/17/12 06:59am |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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