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Forum: General Discussion Forum 01-01-2024, 06:47 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,810
Posted By TX-Trek
Lol, it's actually fairly close, camera angle not...

Lol, it's actually fairly close, camera angle not 100%. Half a bubble is about 2 pads. Purposely, raises the back slightly so we don't sleep with heads lower than feet. I should have been more...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 01-01-2024, 02:44 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,810
Posted By TX-Trek
We're currently in a state park, using the KISS...

We're currently in a state park, using the KISS method...

Bubble levels above the driver, no need to get out of the van. If the bubble is anywhere close to the center marks, that's good enough....
Forum: General Discussion Forum 12-28-2023, 10:08 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 8,946
Posted By TX-Trek
For our van I use Mitchell DIY online...

For our van I use Mitchell DIY online subscription. I've had a 4 year subscription, used to be $45, now it's $60 I think. I've used it a lot, like it enough to renew. Wiring diagrams have been good,...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 12-28-2023, 12:44 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 8,946
Posted By TX-Trek
I would never buy mevotech parts, third line...

I would never buy mevotech parts, third line offshore stuff. Lots of issues even ncluding those blue seal caps that split.

Just my opinion, if you've done your own work you know the value of...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 12-27-2023, 10:07 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 8,946
Posted By TX-Trek
Totally agree here, there's no brackets involved...

Totally agree here, there's no brackets involved that I know of.

I do my own work so I can't talk about their pricing, but I'd want oem parts at what I perceive as premium cost. Not cheap overseas...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 12-25-2023, 07:17 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,810
Posted By TX-Trek
Agreed, lots of personal preference. I've used...

Agreed, lots of personal preference. I've used these for several years, as mentioned, one right above driver on front panel, the other above driver on side panel.
The panels I'm talking about are...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 12-23-2023, 07:23 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 8,946
Posted By TX-Trek
Assuming all components are in good shape as...

Assuming all components are in good shape as you've mentioned, the biggest improvement to resist that wandering in our 2010 210P was 65/80 tire pressures, a very slight adjustment to the steering...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 12-22-2023, 07:55 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,810
Posted By TX-Trek
I'm in this camp. I have 2 bubble type...

I'm in this camp.
I have 2 bubble type leveling indicators right above the driver, big enough to see wirh my old eyes. One's on the trim panel of the side shelf, one's on the trim panel under the...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 11-08-2023, 10:50 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,534
Posted By TX-Trek
All good tires mentioned here. We have Cooper...

All good tires mentioned here. We have Cooper Discoverer HTP S rated LT tires and I really like them. About 10k miles on them so far.
They replaced Bridgestone R rated tires. As I recall both were...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-30-2023, 09:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 900
Posted By TX-Trek
Following the comments above, I use ceramic pads...

Following the comments above, I use ceramic pads in all of our vehicles except for our 210P.

I've had good luck with Wagner severe duty semi-metallic pads front and rear. They've seen some abuse...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-26-2023, 07:56 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,698
Posted By TX-Trek
Totally agree :) Our 210 has the wet bath with...

Totally agree :)
Our 210 has the wet bath with aisle shower - we've never used the shower but we use the bathroom on our trips. We've had good success with decent showers at campgrounds so that's...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-21-2023, 10:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 615
Posted By TX-Trek
That's great info, thanks. We enjoy moderate...

That's great info, thanks.
We enjoy moderate grade routes but to be honest it gets tiresome for us to be up and down for hours on 6%+ grades. I'll look at that site you mentioned. My problem is...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-21-2023, 12:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 615
Posted By TX-Trek
We've just finished a 4500 mile trip, using a...

We've just finished a 4500 mile trip, using a combo of RV Parky and Google Maps to find each next stop. No long term scheduling. This worked fine for us but I'll give TW a try next time out.
I find...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-10-2023, 12:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 815
Posted By TX-Trek
Lots of good choices out there. I've painted a...

Lots of good choices out there.
I've painted a lot of stuff over the years and tried a lot of products.
My favorite method for years now is pretty basic but works well for me.
A good wash to...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-05-2023, 03:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,204
Posted By TX-Trek
Tomorrow's our last day on the parkway, went by...

Tomorrow's our last day on the parkway, went by Crabtree Falls yesterday. Hanging out at the Linville RV park today.
We came into the parkway from 221 and travelled to Linville without any closures....
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-04-2023, 11:24 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,204
Posted By TX-Trek
Yes, real time BRP road updates show the...

Yes, real time BRP road updates show the closures. We've decided to take a more direct route from Mt. Airy to Linville Falls campground. Generally south then west. I'm fine with it, looking at the...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-04-2023, 12:23 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,204
Posted By TX-Trek
We've seen our share of radar along the way, in...

We've seen our share of radar along the way, in particular a lot in Illinois (making a big clockwise loop on this trip).
We're in Mt. Airy tonight, a nice reminder of one of my favorite shows...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-02-2023, 10:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,204
Posted By TX-Trek
Thanks Booster, I'll rachet down our probably...

Thanks Booster, I'll rachet down our probably over optimistic travel times! I suspected Gatlinburg was going to be pretty crowded. I'll also look up elkmont campground.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-02-2023, 10:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,204
Posted By TX-Trek
Thanks again for all the tips and info. We're...

Thanks again for all the tips and info.
We're in day 2 of BRP, stating overnight at the Lynchburg KOA, very nice park and decently priced for full hookups. From Sherando Park we took a "shortcut"...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-26-2023, 11:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,204
Posted By TX-Trek
Wow! A ton of info, I really appreciate it. ...

Wow! A ton of info, I really appreciate it.

We'll be at Blackwater Falls Park for a couple of days, then at Sherando for another couple days, then heading to the BR parkway. I was thinking about...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-26-2023, 11:59 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,204
Posted By TX-Trek
Blue Ridge Parkway

Hi folks, as part of our current meandering roadtrip, we're thinking about going along this route from Waynesboro to Roanoke, if I remember right.
For those that have done this, any advice? Sights?...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 09-08-2023, 12:14 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,065
Posted By TX-Trek
My thanks to Booster for his always detailed...

My thanks to Booster for his always detailed project info - this is on a to-do list if (when?) the macerator on our 210P may give up the ghost. The prior owner had replaced it so maybe we've gained...
Forum: Gear, Swag, Parts and Tools 07-31-2023, 01:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 819
Posted By TX-Trek
I replaced our failed unit, same location (2010...

I replaced our failed unit, same location (2010 210P) with this:
https://www.etrailer.com/RV-Stereos/Jensen/JWM60A.html

I know Jensen may not be an audiophile choice but for us, it fit the need...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 07-24-2023, 07:06 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,673
Posted By TX-Trek
Bob, I spent a couple days leisurely looking at...

Bob, I spent a couple days leisurely looking at unit size, based on minimum 10k BTU. The unit I have was the right size and 12k BTU.

Total install took me 4 days, but not 4 full days. I'm retired...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 07-23-2023, 11:12 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,673
Posted By TX-Trek
Hardly a fools errand...I'd never go back to the...

Hardly a fools errand...I'd never go back to the Dometic.
Zero issues since the install.

https://www.classbforum.com/forums/f5/roadtrek-210p-ac-changeout-11478.html#post120827
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