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    HELP - NEED RV ATTY

    Does anyone here know of an Attorney specializing in RV problems in the League City or Galveston Bay area? Need one IMMEDIATELY Thanks in advance
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    Freezing Weather - Pipes and Tanks

    I have a Denali 293RKS with the Thermal Package. I am under the impression that as long as the furnace is running to keep the RV at 65*F inside, my tanks and pipes wont freeze at temps of 10-12*F and actually at zero according to the salesman. Is this a good assessment of capability or was the...
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    Traveling During Sub-freezing Weather

    When traveling during freezine weather, do you run the furnace while going down the road and will it actually run while going down the road?
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    Fiber Glass Roof

    I have a friend looking to by a pre-owned 36' Class A Motor Home. The current owner has replaced the roof with a fiberglass roof. I dont know what the previous roof was and how professionally it was done. What should he look for in the way of defects? It is a 36' 2003 Dolphin LX with a gas...
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    Black Streaks

    What causes black streaks across the roof and accompanying wide spread small spots. Thanks in advance
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    US Public campgrounds/parks going to be privatized?

    Generally speaking, not-for-profit organizations are not my favorite people. They take advantage of peoples good nature and 'understanding', while those in command collect large salaries. While the Red Cross is very large and not much to compare it to, the thinking is the same - great salaries...
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    Positive to ground inline fuse popping

    Ome way to isolate the problem would be to remove all the DC fuses. The install the main neg. to ground fuse. Ig the fuse pops, then the problem is with the main power cables. If it doesnt pop the main fuse, add one fuse at a time. When you hit the fuse that pops, that is the component where the...
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    Positive to ground inline fuse popping

    The fact of the matter is that electrons (electricity) flows from negative to Positive. Way back when, the founding fathers of electricity thought that electricity flowed from Positive to Negative. Later on, when it was discovered that electricity actually flowed from Negative to Positive the...
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    Road Closures - Houston Area

    Evacuated due to Hurricane Harvey. I am getting conflicting info from various traffic and road closure sites. I'm trying to get back to Dickinson, Tx. Does anyone know for FACT, how I can get there from San Antonio Area with clear roads? Thanks in advance Tony B
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    GPS App for Android Tablet

    I'm going to buy the Garmin RV 660LMT GPS. Until then, I need an app for my Android Samsung Tablet. It has a 10" screen and worked great for my boats GPS. No longer have boat and want to use it for a GPS on my RV. So, until I get the Garmin, what is a fairly decent App for my Android at a fairly...
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    Mice, Bugs and other Critters

    Inside the basement compartment, there are a few holes approx 4" (Guess) diameter. these holes are where we feed the Dock Power Cords and the water hoses. So far I have been lucky - I think. So. how do I prevent mice, bugs and other unwanted guests from coming in? what can I fill the...
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    Landing Gear and Stabilizers

    Landing Gear and Stabilizers on 5th Wheel I need help in a few things here. Since I am not completely familiar with terminology I will start here before my question. I believe the front 'legs' are technically "landing gear" and the rear legs are "Stabilizers". Is this correct? The landing...
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    Un-Hitching a 5th Wheel

    I'm new at this. Only did it one time and that was with assistance. The following is according to my best recollection. All suggestions will be appreciated 1). Lower tailgate 2). Lower front legs down 1/2 way using electric switch 3). Lower the rest of the front legs by pulling pins and...
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    Hitching Up to 5th Wheel

    I wrote these notes down after the fact and so I would like some help in correcting them. I have only done this one time and that was with guidance. 1). Inspect hitch 2). Verify "open" position of jaws. 3). Open tailgate 4). Back up truck close to hitch pin 5). Adjust camper height to match...
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    Sewer Hose Cleaning and Storing

    When you guys get ready to leave a site, how do you clean and store your Sewer and Gray Water Hose till you get to the next site?
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