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Forum: Plumbing and Electrical 12-22-2023, 12:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 720
Posted By CaptainPalapa
Dual Solar Tilt Mount question...

We have four solar panels on our GD 399TH. They're great; love 'em. But I can't tip them. So, winter boondocking, when the sun is low in the south tilting would be a great feature.

However......
Forum: General Community Discussions 12-18-2023, 03:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,968
Posted By CaptainPalapa
For living small in an RV on the road, there was...

For living small in an RV on the road, there was only one choice for me. The Pit Boss Portable....
Forum: General Community Discussions 06-12-2023, 07:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,220
Posted By CaptainPalapa
Um, a quick Google search shows:...

Um, a quick Google search shows: https://www.thedometicguy.com/dometic-control-board-3850969019-fits-rm-1350-elite/

There are companies / makers out there that know there are these old parts and...
Forum: Trucks, Towing and Hitching 06-08-2023, 02:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,411
Posted By CaptainPalapa
I don't have a direct opinion about your...

I don't have a direct opinion about your question, but I would VERY much like to see you chock those wheels more so than you have now. Some good RUBBER (not those junk plastic types) wheel chocks,...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repairs 06-07-2023, 08:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,869
Posted By CaptainPalapa
Seems like a good question. We have a Momentum,...

Seems like a good question. We have a Momentum, triple axle. Each at 7000 lbs. And our max GVWR is 20,000 lbs. So... yeah, what gives on your numbers? You should have the 8000 lb rated axles,...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 03-13-2023, 04:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 15,784
Posted By CaptainPalapa
My first thought is similar to an old issue I...

My first thought is similar to an old issue I had. 3 of our 4 lithium batteries had gone bad, in that if you wiggled the posts with a voltmeter the voltage would disappear and reapper. We had the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repairs 01-29-2023, 02:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,534
Posted By CaptainPalapa
We replaced our board for our Norcold recently. ...

We replaced our board for our Norcold recently.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LXQWVCR/

It was dead simple, took me less than 10 minutes. The fridge is actually colder now! We've been...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 09-06-2022, 03:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,005
Posted By CaptainPalapa
Unsure of the DRV, but on our fifth wheel,...

Unsure of the DRV, but on our fifth wheel, there's a switch just to the left of the front bay.
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 09-04-2022, 06:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,005
Posted By CaptainPalapa
A quick Google search of your model number turns...

A quick Google search of your model number turns up this:
https://support.lci1.com/keyless-entry
Forum: General Maintenance and Repairs 07-27-2022, 10:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,935
Posted By CaptainPalapa
We have a Switchblade cover. It retracts like a...

We have a Switchblade cover. It retracts like a Venetian blind. Well, you have a strap you use to pull it closed, and then pull it back open again. It goes right over the top of our king pin...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 07-17-2022, 08:44 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,254
Posted By CaptainPalapa
Bear in mind that *where* you use it matters. ...

Bear in mind that *where* you use it matters. I'm not sure if you're referring to Lap sealant or not. Mostly, I use lap sealant (we use Alpha brand for our GD, sometimes Dicor) for the roof. Be...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 07-16-2022, 09:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,254
Posted By CaptainPalapa
For anything that needs clear sealant, I just use...

For anything that needs clear sealant, I just use standard silicone and a caulking gun. That's me, though. YMMV.
Forum: Plumbing and Electrical 05-09-2022, 03:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,819
Posted By CaptainPalapa
Another thought... you could use gutter...

Another thought... you could use gutter downspouts, connected. What about your sewer hose, do you have enough length with that?
Forum: General Community Discussions 05-06-2022, 11:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,730
Posted By CaptainPalapa
When I make the bed (my chore!), I pull the...

When I make the bed (my chore!), I pull the mattress out from between the built-in nightstands as much as feasible to still squeeze around to the other side. Then I lift a corner, pull the fitted...
Forum: Plumbing and Electrical 04-29-2022, 02:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,819
Posted By CaptainPalapa
At least your drain valve works! Ours got torn...

At least your drain valve works! Ours got torn up during a blowout. Mobile tech was able to close it, but I'll likely never be able to use it again. Good thing we're full-time and don't need to...
Forum: Plumbing and Electrical 03-10-2022, 07:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,194
Posted By CaptainPalapa
Exactly. Fitting the proper harness is the right...

Exactly. Fitting the proper harness is the right way. I'm loathe to cut and splice when I don't have to! Not afraid to, but... so messy!
Forum: Plumbing and Electrical 03-10-2022, 10:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,194
Posted By CaptainPalapa
OP here: Yeah, you're right. I have those...

OP here: Yeah, you're right. I have those parts, but running through the tailgate (we have a hard cover), wouldn't work as well. Turns out, the part i need is BU5Z-14489-AA. There's a hole in the...
Forum: Plumbing and Electrical 03-09-2022, 07:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,194
Posted By CaptainPalapa
Seeking advice, alternate trailer wiring plug

We have the typical side-of-the-truck-bed fifth wheel plug on our F-350. (I didn't install it, but I definitely use it!)

I need to have an *additional* outlet down at the bumper. (Have to pull a...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repairs 02-28-2022, 03:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,889
Posted By CaptainPalapa
I saw your post come through in last week's 5th...

I saw your post come through in last week's 5th Wheel Forums newsletter. Seems no replies means no one here has used them. I did find this site:...
Forum: Trucks, Towing and Hitching 02-07-2022, 09:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,862
Posted By CaptainPalapa
I wasn't going to say it....

I wasn't going to say it....
Forum: Trucks, Towing and Hitching 02-07-2022, 07:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,862
Posted By CaptainPalapa
You might want to consider providing more...

You might want to consider providing more information. What kind of two vehicle, what kind of trailer, specifically.
Forum: General Community Discussions 02-04-2022, 08:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,473
Posted By CaptainPalapa
I would suggest, based on our experience the last...

I would suggest, based on our experience the last two years, that 2 weeks might not be sufficient. Now, we work on the road, too, that might make a difference. But we prefer to spend a month. Part...
Forum: Plumbing and Electrical 01-16-2022, 11:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,491
Posted By CaptainPalapa
Off topic, but... We, too, travel with a...

Off topic, but...


We, too, travel with a sidecar! For us, the Sportster 1200 with the sidecar goes in the toy hauler, and my Heritage is on a hydraulic lift at the back.

Good travels to you!...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 12-01-2021, 01:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,268
Posted By CaptainPalapa
You can always make your own hose. ...

You can always make your own hose.
https://smile.amazon.com/Twinkle-Star-Garden-Connector-Fittings/dp/B07TXJQQCT/

Or even buy a short hose:...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 09-25-2021, 08:03 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,854
Posted By CaptainPalapa
Maybe this will help, multiple pieces of info: ...

Maybe this will help, multiple pieces of info:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=el8Uk34MhfY
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