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General Discussion Forum
09-12-2021, 03:57 PM
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not a lot of air flow to heater vent port unless I.....
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tbroad
That little Vornado 375/750 heater sure is great...
That little Vornado 375/750 heater sure is great to take off the chill (assuming one has shore power). Glad someone else has discovered it.
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General Discussion Forum
06-24-2021, 09:13 PM
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rusted threads in annode plug socket
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tbroad
Yeah, ours does the same thing. I clean the...
Yeah, ours does the same thing. I clean the threads with a small stainless steel brush (they are still rusty, but smooth), then use teflon tape on the anode rod threads. You should get several turns...
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General Discussion Forum
05-03-2021, 12:44 PM
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Broken sway bar bracket
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tbroad
temp on-the-road fix
1990 Dodge Roadtrek — we had BOTH brackets rust/break and the swaybar was just hanging. Not too low, fortunately. Our on-the-road solution was to cut long straps from those cheap DIY ratchet straps...
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General Discussion Forum
04-26-2021, 01:25 AM
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Painting the roof
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tbroad
Dicor RPFRC1 Fiberglass RV Roof Coating
We have a 1990 Roadtrek that had a hard life thru multiple owners. The roof in many locations was beige (right down to fiberglass) and covered with mildew. We likewise were looking for a solution...
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General Discussion Forum
03-14-2021, 04:38 PM
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3-way fridge use
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tbroad
3-way provides options, but propane is annoying
We have found the 3-way fridge gives us the best of all worlds, even though lighting the propane option can often be a bit frustrating.
* 120v AC when prepping to depart on a trip or visiting...
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General Discussion Forum
02-11-2021, 08:08 PM
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trailer hitch on a Roadtrek
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tbroad
No commercial hitch - weld my own
We also have a 1990 Roadtrek (Dodge B250 chassis) with that wonderful trunk. Sad that so many RT owners do NOT have a trunk -- it is so useful and amazing large.
Anyway - as far as I have...
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Gear, Swag, Parts and Tools
01-03-2021, 05:40 PM
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Transmission dump???
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tbroad
This may sound like a silly response, but I...
This may sound like a silly response, but I assure you sometimes the simplest things are the cause. After servicing the transmission in our Class B (Dodge 318 5.7 engine) and refilling in the...
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General Discussion Forum
07-23-2020, 10:28 PM
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Drinking or potable water "Strategy"?
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tbroad
Using water filter
We have generally relied upon taking or purchasing gallon jugs for water for drinking, cooking, etc ... however, over the winter we acquired an iSpring DH1 faucet filter...
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Tweaks, Mods & Projects
03-03-2020, 12:52 AM
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Roadtrek generator options
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tbroad
Honda 2000 generator a good alternative
We have a 1990 Dodge Roadtrek without generator and carry a Honda 2000 generator for those times we need 120v. No special electrical hookup needed - simply plug the van power cord into the generator...
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The Manufacturers & Models
01-16-2020, 09:09 PM
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Where did the basements go?
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tbroad
Love our extra storage in the "basement"
1990 Roadtrek 190 (Dodge chassis)
No vehicle equipment for us in the extra storage. That's where we carry our camp chairs, tent, backpacks, hiking boots, all sort of stuff we use once we're settled...
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General Discussion Forum
10-09-2019, 12:27 AM
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Camping in a Class B when it gets cold...
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tbroad
20º not same in AZ and MN?
Could the difference of opinion between respondents in Arizona and Minnesota be due to differences in climate? In the dry and sunny desert, the temperature can quickly fluctuate 40-50 degrees between...
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General Discussion Forum
08-31-2019, 02:33 PM
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Fiberglass roof care
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tbroad
photos of Dicor roof painting project
Here are a few photos of the actual masking & painting part of the project. I assume everyone knows what washing and sanding looks, though I will mention that when sanding fiberglass & resin, be sure...
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General Discussion Forum
08-31-2019, 01:33 PM
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Fiberglass roof care
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tbroad
use Dicor Acrylic Roof coating
We had a similar problem with the roof of our 1990 RT Independent, which we bought in 2016. After we scrubbed and scrubbed and scrubbed the years of accumulated filth off the roof, we were left with...
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General Discussion Forum
07-22-2018, 05:23 PM
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Propane Tank too Ruster?
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tbroad
I've dealt with far rustier ASME tanks than yours...
I've dealt with far rustier ASME tanks than yours appears to be in the photo. These are not like the flimsy outdoor grill tanks - they are thick and your photos appear to show superficial surface...
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General Discussion Forum
06-23-2018, 11:51 AM
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*Dilemma*
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tbroad
Honda generator OK
We have a Honda 2000 generator that is used for our 1990 Roadtrek Independent. We have no solar (yet) and realize that many of our ventures take us to areas with trees or other coverage, so the sun...
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