wayne77590

I always get better mileage traveling East. Seems there is always a nice tailwind.

Now Tom, I have bowled on some teams and if I remember correctly there was a lot of hot air blowing around,

Corpus Christi is the same way. If the wind is 45 mph or higher or gust much higher I bring in the slide that the topper is popping. There is a possibility of tearing of the seam at the edges if left popping. Awning tape will take care of a tear but it is a pain in the ..... uh huh. So, another thing I did was to get a 4 to 5 inch wide strap at the local hardware store that was long enough to go across the 12 foot topper and a few more feet on each side. I folded the ends of the strip and put a 1/2 inch grommet in the triangle peak of the fold. I purchased rope that could be cut for the length from the end of the strap to the ground at about 45 degree angle. I purchased spring loaded ground stakes. Throw the strap across the center of the topper. bring the end of the rope down to the spring loaded ground stake and secure with a slight pressure of tightness. This will keep the topper from popping and keeping you up all night. Left the slide out in high winds. Worked for me. It is absolutely necessary to use a wide strap. Think about this. Take an envelope, place a thread on the inside of the flap. Close and seal the flap. With pressure on the envelope and one end of the thread anchored (wide hand spread) pull the other end of the thread against the line of the closed flap. It will cut through it like warm butter. Using anything other than a wide 4" or more strap on the topper could do the same. Happy trails.

I use the Campbell Hausfeld MP6000 Tire Inflator with Gauge. Clips on, has gauge, trigger activated.

I use the on-board compressor all the time up to 110 psi. Like what has been stated, it needs to cycle. I have an inline gauge to my line for adding air so I can see when the on-board has dropped below my optimum tire pressure. I just stop inflating and wait for the "Pssht" on the over flow (or watch the gauge) and when it is back up to 125 psi I continue inflating. Keeps my storage space less full for DW's trinkets. Deflation is so much easier. If any one needs instructions, let me know.

Brett, you park inside, right? I park outside and I winterize only by draining the tanks and blowing out the lines with about 30 psi of air. I'm not worried about the overnight lows but we have in the past had temperatures below freezing for two or three days late in the night to early morning. Just peace of mind. Guake, places with 120v are full up so make storage reservations early if that is what you want. For open air you would have a better chance. There are many RV Parks with storage capabilities. Just search on the words: rv park storage houston, or whatever city you decide on.

Ray, there is also a fam camp at Camp Robinson in North Little Rock, AR. Are you familiar with the Military Campgrounds listing?

Give Lichtsinn RV Parts a call. See what they come up with.

Roger, 100 percent with you on messing with tire pressures. However I purchased the flow through because we live on the Gulf Coast with temperatures in the 90+˚ range and when we take our trip out west and up the 101 there can be a 40-50 degree temperature change or more. I'll reset one time on the Left Coast and then when we return to the warmer climes I again reset. Basically twice a year. They also allow me to make sure the monitor is reporting correctly by using a digital tire gauge, one you recommended on another thread. (Nope, don't have a calibrated one - yet!) p.s., please don't post pictures of that white stuff. I sit here and shiver. Last two days we had the air conditioning on here at the S&B, but today is just keep the doors closed and maintain a nice comfortable 72-73 degrees in the house without AC or heat. Come on down!

Yes, and everything in your blog is interesting and spot on. I do have white covers.

I realize that many have traveled with the braided tire extensions with no problems. However, they did cause me to have to replace two tires when one of them leaked. The leak was not at the valve stem but instead at the crimp where the braid entered the metal. The were installed "professionally." Got ride of them immediately and went to the Dually Valve system. Never looked back.

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How did you re-seal the wine bottle?

The Davis Monthan AFB Fam Camp is in Tucson. Oh, and Fort Bliss El Paso has a Fam Camp.

Huffy, Fort Sam Houston has a wonderful Fam Camp. Call for reservations if you are interested and talk to Baker.

Hear hear!

In retrospect, any TPMS system is worth the investment as far as I'm concerned. Get ready to move, turn on monitor and start tear down of sewer, etc., check monitor and if pressures are not where I want them I add or take out air. Without TPMS one can check the tires before they move but who knows that a nail or something causes a slow leak just after leaving a campground. With the TPMS set correctly it will immediately notify the driver if a pressure falls below set point. Pull over, inspect, call for service if needed saving the other dual if it is a rear tire.

Yes, and easily so. They even send you some extra screws just in case you loose one. I got the Flo Thru for the RV but my vogue tire rims would have them sticking out to far so I got the non-Flo Thru for the TOAD. After about a year I had to replace batteries in one Flo Thru. Next time one goes dead I'll replace all the batteries just for 'cause. The Flow Thru have set screws to anchor to the stem on the RV. In conversation with TST they are not needed but for security and peace of mind they are there. The non-Flo Thru just screw on but the anti-theft is that the outer shell spins if trying to take them off. There is a tool for removing the spinning ones. The outer shell can be removed for a smaller foot print and then can be taken off by hand..

I'm surprised at the Pressure Pro pricing as the competitor, TST, has a set with 10 flow thru valves at a couple hundred dollars cheaper even with an extra extended warranty. I really like the Flow Thru valves as it is so much easier to increase or decrease pressure as needed.

I usually call ahead a day or so to see if they have availability. They usually will tell you how many sites they have open or if they are full-up. Of course, things change when you get there. We have had extremely good luck staying at the military fam-camps. Where are you heading to? Are you trying to get out of the cold for the Winter?

Some of those vent hood light fixtures are just held up there with spring clips. Grasping the outside edges and pulling down will lower the fixture and then squeezing the springs in will release it from the hood and it will dangle by the wires. This would give you more room to work if your fixtures are held in that way.

Been there done that. Turn off switches. Use a pair of needle nose pliers. With the pliers closed stick the nose into the socket. Use both hands and spread the nose open and twist. Other way is to use pliers and just grab the lip of the metal screw in part and bend it inward. do this until you can get a grip on it and twist. That's my way.

Are you trying to convince us that you take showers and clean up? Are you retired military? Where is your final destination this trip. I hope warmer weather.

Who nerds a spel chek.

You really have to check with the installation. Example: A few years ago the Corpus Christi Naval Air Station opened up its MWR facilities to civilians. I believe there was a yearly fee and once you were registered you could use the (certain) facilities. It has been awhile since we have been to Corpus so better check before just showing up. I think that the American Legions, DAV, and VFW and other veteran facilities usually require that those using the facility belong to that individual group. Again, it is wise to call and check. Each can have their own set of regulations/rules.