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Forum: General Discussion Forum 11-02-2018, 03:12 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,998
Posted By NickK
Just got a set of Michelin defenders at Costco,...

Just got a set of Michelin defenders at Costco, good price and dated 32nd week of 2018.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-14-2018, 02:58 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,993
Posted By NickK
When I filled the other day I was asked: Is...

When I filled the other day I was asked:
Is everything turned off?
Is there anyone in the vehicle?
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-14-2018, 05:19 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,018
Posted By NickK
Been Armadillo a couple of times, Farmer's Inn to...

Been Armadillo a couple of times, Farmer's Inn to many to remember, My wife's family is from La Salle and we have made many trips out there. Next time you go out there, you might want to try Jem's...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-14-2018, 04:33 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,018
Posted By NickK
Thanks for that. Actually LaSalle is the...

Thanks for that. Actually LaSalle is the destination, visiting family and can camp at the farm.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-08-2018, 03:06 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,340
Posted By NickK
If it is spread without permission of the...

If it is spread without permission of the property owner I can see all sorts of issues if a pet or child comes into contact with that stuff during or after your occupation. Have you checked with an...
Forum: Trading Post | Classifieds 07-29-2018, 07:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 9,998
Posted By NickK
Xplorer 228

Sold, will be missed, but now have a more workable one for our needs
Forum: General Discussion Forum 07-25-2018, 01:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,018
Posted By NickK
Paul, thanks for the insight. It matches with...

Paul, thanks for the insight. It matches with what we thought might be the case with so many of us boomers now camping. I think for this trip we will see on the side of caution for most of the...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 07-25-2018, 12:44 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,018
Posted By NickK
To Reserve or not

Planning a trip in August from Whidbey island to the Greeley area of Colorado. There will be my wife and I and Beau the Dog. As we have not RV traveled for a few years, we were wondering if we need...
Forum: Trading Post | Classifieds 07-02-2018, 12:35 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 9,998
Posted By NickK
1988 Xplorer 228 for sale

We purchased this rig in April but found it is just does not work for us and a big dog.
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Like new condition 1988 Xplorer 228...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-29-2018, 03:48 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 93,230
Posted By NickK
Recirc toilet

Thanks for that, my tech said the bolts were like home toilet bolts, screw into the floor, so i will take a gander and see what i find.

NickK
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-28-2018, 05:53 AM
Replies: 180
Views: 93,230
Posted By NickK
Restoration

In case you were not aware, that door into the propane area with the circular opening inside is supposed to have a tube above the propane tank that is the storage for a stinky slinky (Waste tank...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-27-2018, 09:33 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 93,230
Posted By NickK
Thanks for the feedback. I had hopes for...

Thanks for the feedback. I had hopes for Nature's Head composting toilet, but just too big for the space. As to Thetford, you can still buy the recirculating toilets, found them on Amazon for...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-26-2018, 02:40 AM
Replies: 180
Views: 93,230
Posted By NickK
Xplorer commode

As we talk about refurbishing, let me being up an interesting situation. We purchased a 1988 Xplorer 228 on a Dodge B350 chassis. 58k miles and everything works, except the Thetford recirculating...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-25-2018, 01:58 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 93,230
Posted By NickK
Very nice work.

Very nice work.
Forum: Welcome Wagon - New Member Intros 05-12-2018, 04:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,249
Posted By NickK
Nice rig, just got a 1988 model 228 and going...

Nice rig, just got a 1988 model 228 and going though the equipment myself.
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 05-07-2018, 02:32 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 16,563
Posted By NickK
Anything more than 10 ft 6 wide would be a...

Anything more than 10 ft 6 wide would be a problem....
Forum: Welcome Wagon - New Member Intros 05-07-2018, 02:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,307
Posted By NickK
I have seen blogs where pex plumbing is used to...

I have seen blogs where pex plumbing is used to make the replacements. What part of Washington? We just picked up a 1988 Xplorer 228. Everything works fine except the valve seal on the...
Forum: Welcome Wagon - New Member Intros 05-02-2018, 05:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,068
Posted By NickK
House battery in ours is a Small 12v behind the...

House battery in ours is a Small 12v behind the auto battery under the hood. Ripe for improvement. One thing that is nice about Whdibey Island is that we do have a bridge to the the mainland on the...
Forum: Welcome Wagon - New Member Intros 05-01-2018, 11:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,068
Posted By NickK
Many thanks about the information on the charging...

Many thanks about the information on the charging system. The small house battery is one of my concerns, and this will help us research. We are also looking into solar for when we are parked.
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Forum: Welcome Wagon - New Member Intros 05-01-2018, 10:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,068
Posted By NickK
It is absolutely lovely. We live near the OLF so...

It is absolutely lovely. We live near the OLF so get to enjoy Growler touch and go noise on occasion. Fun to watch, with earplugs!
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-01-2018, 02:00 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,534
Posted By NickK
When we had a fifth wheel, we used water softener...

When we had a fifth wheel, we used water softener in the grey tank, water softener and powdered dishwasher detergent in the black. The softener helps stop sticking to the tank wall, and the...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-01-2018, 05:04 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,534
Posted By NickK
If you are on a septic, Do not dump your tank if...

If you are on a septic, Do not dump your tank if you use the commercial tank chemicals, they will affect your septic tank anaerobic process, increasing the sludge build up.
Forum: Welcome Wagon - New Member Intros 05-01-2018, 04:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,068
Posted By NickK
Greetings from Whidbey Island. WA

Greetings, wife and I recently purchased a gently used 1988 Xplorer 228 based on the Dodge B350 chassis with the 360 V8. 58,000 miles and most systems working fine. We have not taken a trip yet as...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 04-30-2018, 05:24 AM
Replies: 180
Views: 93,230
Posted By NickK
Most of the restorations/repairs i have seen...

Most of the restorations/repairs i have seen online have replaced the OEM plumbing with PEX. Readily available and very simple to use with Shark Bite fittings. Running the piping is another story.
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