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    Charging Trailer batteries with Tow vehicle

    Wiring On one of my trucks. Which is a 1999 Chevy 2500 with the tow package. My truck will charge the batteries when the truck is running. When the truck is off ( not running ) it does not charge the batteries on the camper. The power goes off to the camper...  I like this because if you stop...
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    Dash radio dead

    I would start by checking to make sure I have power to your xm radio with a 12 volt tester then go from there
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    Is this price fair?

    Just got off the phone, with a buddy of mine who sold new and used campers and I was talking to him about how much markup is there on a new camper. What was said to me was 20 to 25% from the mrsp and some almost 30% hope this will help you out and good luck with your dealings  ;D Pat
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    New Members from Alabama

    Welcome Bob and Barbara Pat
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    How Long Can a Trailer Be?

    I looked on NADA and the longest that I could find 40 foot long and slide are options also. As my wife would say, Boy what a big suitcase :D Pat
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    another new member

    Welcome Pat
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    The 3,000 mile oil change Myth

    I change mine 3000 on the gas and 5000 on the diesel. But some times earlier in the winter do to idle time. Pat
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    small flies coming up through the sewer tanks

    BernieD I understand what you are saying. But it is a holding tank not a septic tank. Not trying to cause a argument here, so do not take it personal just my thoughts Pat
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    small flies coming up through the sewer tanks

    Ron Why not bleach ??? Pat
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    small flies coming up through the sewer tanks

    tck The best way I know how to get rid of the flies is to. 1 Rinse the tank out with tank rinser on the outside of your unit, or if the stool does not have a trap in it try and rinse with pressure water the tank walls from inside the stool,    don't forget the rubber gloves. And then drain the...
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    Would Like Suggestions on Where to Stay-Traveling from Tampa,FL to Milwakuee, WI

      If you are passing threw Kankakee IL. and need a place to park your camper or MH for the night I have a commercial parking lot in a quite neighborhood and well lit and the  cost is FREE my office is about 2- 3 miles north of I-57 exit 308. If you need electric, I do have but it is a 20 amps...
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    Should truck charge camper batterys while traveling

    I would think it should charge your camper battery On my 5th wheel the truck will charge my camper batteries. ;D Now I could be wrong but I think on my Ford I had to have the 7 way plug wire that way on my Chevy it can that way ??? It sounds like to me that the plug for your truck is not...
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    Runnin' With The Boy's

    Tom "Rocket Heart" Emahiser Myself I like to get down the road. I have a  F-350 Dually with a 36 ft 5th wheel. But when the wife is  napping she calls it thinking. I drive it like I stole it. LOL ;D So that a boy Tom get down the road and run with the big boys or at least try  8) Sorry  :( ...
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    Securing bikes on the rear of a Mountaineer

    Welcome I would use the metal rod for drying clothes after fishing all day, and the bikes I would put in the camper, just kidding. Check your paper works that hopefully came with the camper and see if there is anything in there. But like scottydl said a photo will help. Pat
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    How much can you really secure your RV? What items should you invest in?

    The best way to secure your Rv is to sell it and go buy a Armour Car. That is petty safe, less chance of drive by's shooting that way, and the locks or almost pick proof and drill proof.  LOL Myself  I just lock the doors and compartment that is it. :D The lock is made only to keep a honest...
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