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Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-12-2021, 03:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,020
Posted By 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.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 06-24-2021, 09:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 843
Posted By 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...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-03-2021, 12:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,520
Posted By 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...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 04-26-2021, 01:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,719
Posted By 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...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-14-2021, 04:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,808
Posted By 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...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 02-11-2021, 08:08 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,101
Posted By 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...
Forum: Gear, Swag, Parts and Tools 01-03-2021, 05:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,840
Posted By 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...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 07-23-2020, 10:28 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,149
Posted By 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...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 03-03-2020, 12:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,054
Posted By 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...
Forum: The Manufacturers & Models 01-16-2020, 09:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,495
Posted By 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...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-09-2019, 12:27 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,745
Posted By 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...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-31-2019, 02:33 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,494
Posted By 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...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-31-2019, 01:33 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,494
Posted By 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...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 07-22-2018, 05:23 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,755
Posted By 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...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 06-23-2018, 11:51 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,509
Posted By 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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