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SeabeckStan
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General Discussion Forum
04-16-2023, 04:12 PM
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how difficult is it to get older roadtrek parts
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SeabeckStan
old rv pats
We have an '06 Roadtrek which was built on an '05 Sprinter chassis. So far we've had to replace several things, but finding the parts has never been an issue. If you have a budget of $50K you can buy...
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Forum Admin, News and Member Account Info
04-09-2023, 04:13 PM
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Coolers: Should I use 12 volt or 120 volt
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SeabeckStan
My only concern with the 12-volt option is...
My only concern with the 12-volt option is putting an additional load on the converter and potentially reducing the amount of juice going to the house battery. So I would have the cooler plugged into...
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General Discussion Forum
01-22-2023, 04:25 PM
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Heat pump
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SeabeckStan
heat pump practicality
So I'm wondering where you live. If it's in the part of the country that that regularly gets sub-zero (F) in the winter, then you probably don't see many heat pumps around. But here in western...
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General Discussion Forum
09-25-2022, 04:13 PM
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Roadtrek RS Adventurous - Can it go Uphill ?
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SeabeckStan
2006 RT losing power
We have a 2006 RT with 74,000 miles on it. This RT, by the way, is built on a 2005 chassis with the 5 cylinder diesel engine. We have some 15% grades here (locally) and it does lose some speed there...
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General Discussion Forum
08-28-2022, 06:09 PM
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Shutting off propane appliances while filling gas or propane tank
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SeabeckStan
Considering that a rather trivial action can...
Considering that a rather trivial action can prevent a catastrophic loss - I guess I would consider even one preventable fire to be "significant".
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General Discussion Forum
08-28-2022, 04:17 PM
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Shutting off propane appliances while filling gas or propane tank
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SeabeckStan
EXTREMELY dangerous situation
I agree absolutely with all who said to turn off the propane before fueling. The one thing I would add is that propane operates at a very low pressure and there is active propane in the pipes (still...
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General Discussion Forum
06-01-2022, 12:47 PM
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Class B in garage
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SeabeckStan
mirror clearance
I have more than a couple of inches clearance with my ten foot doors.
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General Discussion Forum
05-29-2022, 11:16 PM
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Class B in garage
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5,562
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SeabeckStan
2006 Roadtrek Adventurous (2005 Sprinter chassis)...
2006 Roadtrek Adventurous (2005 Sprinter chassis) with rooftop AC. We custom designed our garage RV bay to fit our Roadtrek: 10' wide and 10' high. And the rollup track must be mounted high enough so...
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General Discussion Forum
05-21-2022, 03:46 AM
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RV Dump at home
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SeabeckStan
low-profile blue-boy
It's a blue plastic tank with wheels on one end. You empty your RV tank into the Blue Boy, then take the Blue Boy to wherever you can dump it. If you Google "RV low-profile blue-boy" you can see an...
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General Discussion Forum
05-19-2022, 05:19 PM
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RV Dump at home
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SeabeckStan
Septic cleanouts
All home septic systems "should" have cleanouts, but that doesn't mean they actually do. I plumbed our current house myself and three have cleanouts past the end of each run. But one of my runs goes...
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General Discussion Forum
05-19-2022, 03:57 PM
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Increasing Front Tire PSI
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SeabeckStan
I actually have checked with Michelin on this and...
I actually have checked with Michelin on this and the response was:
- it was no problem (for tires) to run with the 65 pounds inflation
- they recommended not going to 80 PSI because of uneven wear...
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General Discussion Forum
05-19-2022, 03:53 PM
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RV Dump at home
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SeabeckStan
At Home Dump Station
I've been doing the same here with our septic system. Works fine - just one thing to consider -- you actually can overwhelm your septic tank if dumping the entire contents of a big RV. No problems...
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
05-12-2022, 04:00 PM
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12V vs 120V A/C why?
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SeabeckStan
Alternative
This isn't what you asked, so if it doesn't apply please ignore it.
Do you know what time of year you will be camping? Have you considered no air conditioner at all? We bought our Road Trek...
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
11-07-2021, 08:01 PM
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Sprinter Electrical
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SeabeckStan
Easy enough mistake to make. And the GFI is...
Easy enough mistake to make. And the GFI is easily tripped
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General Discussion Forum
08-23-2021, 02:03 PM
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How do you use your Class B?
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SeabeckStan
Our "B"Use
So, how do you all like to use your Class B?
Our "B" is a 22' 2006 Roadtrek Adventurous on a 2005 Sprinter chassis. Since selling our home 2 years ago and starting a new home build we have been...
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
07-20-2021, 09:21 PM
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Start RV from House Battery
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SeabeckStan
I can't tell you how many times I've come up with...
I can't tell you how many times I've come up with a dead battery in my RV. I could call AAA, but instead carry a Clore Automotive Jump-N-Carry 12 Volt Jump Starter. It can stay plugged in all the...
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Welcome Wagon - New Member Intros
07-20-2021, 09:15 PM
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New couple
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Posted By
SeabeckStan
Hitch mount spare
I would recommend a hitch mount, and you won't have to worry about the door supporting it. Also, REI (and others) sells a swing-away that fits in your hitch mount and has its own hitch mount. Install...
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General Discussion Forum
03-18-2021, 05:54 PM
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Wondering who has gone from Class A to Class B?
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SeabeckStan
Never had a class A, but we've everything from...
Never had a class A, but we've everything from tents up to large 5th wheels, but are now in a Roadtrek on a Sprinter chassis. I know you don't want to hear the fuel cost angle, but travelling at 22...
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General Discussion Forum
03-18-2021, 05:31 PM
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Dump Stations and Potable Water
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SeabeckStan
we've used RV Dump Sites app for years. been very...
we've used RV Dump Sites app for years. been very happy with it. Ours is Android but they probably have an Apple version, too.
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General Discussion Forum
07-07-2019, 06:33 PM
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Timeshare or RV? Which gives you more value?
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7,544
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SeabeckStan
For us it has been "all of the above". And I...
For us it has been "all of the above". And I fully agree that the answer is how you use it. We have a Roadtrek that we bought four years ago and love it. We like to boondock as well as stay in RV...
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