Travel Forum / Travel Types / RV Travel / November 2004

Those of you who are/were looking for information about how to adjust your
awning's tension would do well to visit the following URL...
http://boards.eesite.com/board.cgi?boardset=RVForum&boardid=Maint&thread=2&spec=
5442405

After some discussion on the *proper* way to winterize, I thought I'd
give my two bits about what I do slightly different than what is
normally recommend.
I empty all tanks, throw the hot-water bypass valve, fill the fresh

Anyone had any dealings with this NJ company?  There prices are very
attractive as quoted.
Thanks,

Bob Hatch, that is.
I've been using digital cameras longer than most, having been sent an
early one by Olympus to test some control software. My most recent
I've had for four years, an Oly C-2100 Ultra-Zoom. This is a model

I am reading the threads about winterizing with interest.
My little trailer is new and uses clear plastic tubing to carry water.
I think it is the kind of tubing that stretches to fit over a barb-type
connector.

We're planning a trip to Canyonlands NP. Can someone that's been there
recommend a nice local (?) RV campground that will accept a 35' rig?
I have a 4x4 toad to see the park and for side trips.
Thanks...Keith

There was a discussion on RV-Talk recently concerning using the MH
alternator to recharge house batteries.  The discussion started about
how long individuals ran their generators each day when boondocking.
Someone made the comment that if they just pulled into a Wal-Mart or

Knowing he won't say anything here, for those who care, Deano had to put
Commander, his German Shepard of over 13 years, down today due to severe
arthritis and other issues...
My sincere condolences to him and family.

I'm able to purchase Exide Orbital AGM type batteries fairly
inexpensively.. a local warehouse sells them for $26.75 once they've
aged 12 months from date of manufacture. Picked up a engine start
battery last week, and have asked the guy to let me know when he gets

I made a solar panel tracking system this summer, I have been using it this
last week in Quartzsite.
If you want to see some pictures here is the location.
http://hometown.aol.com/sorobon/solal.html

Which is better? Or is it personal taste?
Doug
Real email:  jamman   at  m-l-o-d-e dot  c-o-m
Hopefully humans can decipher this but SPAMbots can't

Can anyone shed any light on this please....
I removed the water heater drain plug but when I pump antifreeze into
the system via the water pump it drains out of the heater drain
REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE BYPASS IS OPEN OR CLOSED.

What detrimental effects (if any) will occur if non-toxic pink antifreeze is
allowed to partially fill a hot water heater?  The heater is LP gas powered
only - no electric heating element.
Thanks,

ok now I am interested in how many travel in smaller RV`s..especially
the small class c`s say 23 ft etc instead of the larger class A..I
would like to hear your opinion why you chose this size of vehicle
and weather you live in it full time or just travel in it makes no

Hey Lon I sure hope you got to watch your team play today. Pretty wasn't it!
Don in midcoast Maine