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Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-28-2019, 06:56 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 17,589
Posted By Reed
Agree with Mr. Myagi. Put TP in a plastic...

Agree with Mr. Myagi.

Put TP in a plastic bag inside trash can. Every RV Park in Mexico we have been in have explicitly stated that no TP should go into Black Water tank. They use septic tanks.
...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 02-08-2019, 12:53 PM
Replies: 349
Views: 61,029
Posted By Reed
Your Temporary Import License, Driver’s License,...

Your Temporary Import License, Driver’s License, and tourist Card will be checked atbroadblocks. They do not want vehicles being brought in and sold without paying duty.

We were north of...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 02-07-2019, 06:54 PM
Replies: 349
Views: 61,029
Posted By Reed
Absolutely correct. Firearms are US only. An...

Absolutely correct. Firearms are US only. An empty cartridge case can be jail time. Be sure to “sweep ship” before going to Mexico. This is first year in 9 that we have not driven to Yucatan (or...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 02-07-2019, 06:25 PM
Replies: 349
Views: 61,029
Posted By Reed
We have boondocked extensively on border in NM...

We have boondocked extensively on border in NM and AZ and overnight on way down to Yucatan and return. Have had no problems. The further from towns the safer.

However, still have Crimson Trace...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 02-03-2019, 09:36 PM
Replies: 349
Views: 61,029
Posted By Reed
I was parachute infantry (team leader in 173rd...

I was parachute infantry (team leader in 173rd LRRP) in RVN and competed in IPSC And IDPA for several years. The average trained infantryman cannot successfully hit someone engaging him at close...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-22-2018, 02:51 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,788
Posted By Reed
We did install Wave 3 in our Roadtrek. It is...

We did install Wave 3 in our Roadtrek. It is tapped into the forced air heater propane line. It works extremely well but might choose a Wave 6 in future. The Wave is mounted on rear cabinet door of...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 10-17-2018, 10:08 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 23,180
Posted By Reed
LFP and air conditioning

Have noted on other threads that we have 2002 -19’ Roadtrek which has
415 W solar
4.5 kW-hrs LFP
2.5 kW PSWI

We have run it for about 1 hour in evening to cool down the compartment. We have run...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-14-2018, 11:34 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,912
Posted By Reed
We looked at the Oru kayak while visiting REI in...

We looked at the Oru kayak while visiting REI in Fort Collins; however, the only information we obtained is that Oru only had single seater models. We would have probably purchase had they...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-14-2018, 10:02 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,912
Posted By Reed
Klepper

We have 415. W if solar on roof of our 2006 Roadtrek 190 so roof mount was not a good option. We have always traveled with a blow up kayak but it was a top in cross wind even with skews.

So we...
Forum: Gear, Swag, Parts and Tools 06-27-2018, 07:18 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,562
Posted By Reed
Broyston - looks great. Stowaway was reasonably...

Broyston - looks great. Stowaway was reasonably inexpensive and has been sufficient
Forum: General Discussion Forum 06-18-2018, 01:12 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 12,109
Posted By Reed
We spend winters in Yucatan. We take a week to...

We spend winters in Yucatan. We take a week to get there from Laredo. Most of the folks we meet are European Overlanders, either headed to Uruaguay or Argentina or coming from there. Most popular...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 06-18-2018, 12:50 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 10,912
Posted By Reed
We did four months in Ontario, Quebec , Labrador,...

We did four months in Ontario, Quebec , Labrador, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick. We used Ioverlander.com and probably boondocked for free except for two nights in Ontario, one in...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 06-15-2018, 07:20 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 14,334
Posted By Reed
We are full time RVers with solar autonomous...

We are full time RVers with solar autonomous Roadtrek and 34’ fifth wheel. Roadtrek is for trips down Labrador and colonial towns in Mexico.

It rained a lot in the Maritimes and New England so...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-13-2018, 08:27 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,143
Posted By Reed
The weight savings on our Roadtrek is about 100...

The weight savings on our Roadtrek is about 100 to 150# and perhaps 300# on our fifth wheel. This is consequential

Avanti - we can run air in Roadtrek for about an hour as combination of solar and...
Forum: Gear, Swag, Parts and Tools 06-08-2018, 10:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 14,651
Posted By Reed
Stowaway

Wrote two years ago that we had installed a A Stowaway 2 on our 2002 Roadtrek. We have taken this across 1000 km if gravel in Quebec and Labrador. We have since taken two trips to Yucatan of four...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-07-2018, 01:24 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,143
Posted By Reed
We have 4.5 kW-hrs in our 190 Roadtrek. . Son...

We have 4.5 kW-hrs in our 190 Roadtrek. . Son designed and fabricated the solar LFP system. The battery suite, inverter, battery chargers et al are under the bed (we have just left it as a bed). He...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 06-06-2018, 07:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,497
Posted By Reed
Curtains

We have a 2002 Roadtrek 190. The curtains are shot. Is there someplace that replacements can be purchased
Teed and Elaine
Forum: General Discussion Forum 06-06-2018, 03:59 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 9,597
Posted By Reed
We have spare in ROADTREK. We drive to Yucatan...

We have spare in ROADTREK. We drive to Yucatan each winter and there is no RV coverage. The Nexican government Green Angels ate on the main roads. We also take a fifth wheel and we have two spares...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 05-25-2018, 10:53 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 16,398
Posted By Reed
Reread Battery University and you can trickle...

Reread Battery University and you can trickle charge at 0.02 C.

We left fifth wheel at son’s place at 7500’ in northern NM. We disconnected battery since even winter sun would be 0.1 C

Noted...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 05-23-2018, 05:54 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,636
Posted By Reed
We do not have campfires unless the grandkids and...

We do not have campfires unless the grandkids and parents are with us. Prefer sounds of the night: owls, rustle of mice in grass etc. always worried about campfire getting away. Do not want to be...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 05-22-2018, 08:47 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 16,398
Posted By Reed
Have read that it is safe to charge LFP at 0.01C...

Have read that it is safe to charge LFP at 0.01C at very low temperatures.

Best option is to place LFP battery suite in cabin of large RVs

Such space is not available in Roadtrek. Our son has...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-21-2018, 10:42 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,871
Posted By Reed
Almost every RV Park in Mexico uses septic tanks...

Almost every RV Park in Mexico uses septic tanks and have signs not to place toilet paper down toilet. Just put used TP in a zip lock bag: no plugged lines and a lot less volume in the black water...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-21-2018, 03:52 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,871
Posted By Reed
We spend four months every winter in Yucatan. The...

We spend four months every winter in Yucatan. The water is not the best so we purchase 20 liter garrafones of purified water. Have an extra water pump that we use to transfer water to the water inlet...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-09-2018, 09:46 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 19,993
Posted By Reed
I mentioned in post #46!that the surface of our...

I mentioned in post #46!that the surface of our Roadtrek was at least 5 degrees F cooler behind the Aluminet that that indirect sunlight. I neglected to note that the Roadtrek is bright white. I...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-09-2018, 08:59 PM
Replies: 256
Views: 52,246
Posted By Reed
We were four months in Mexico in our 2002...

We were four months in Mexico in our 2002 Roadtrek 190 Excel. The ropes (speed bumps in San Cristobal de las Casas and Palenque scraped at walking speed (fiberglass damage in San Cristobal) so...
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