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Nice job Ray! I may go the Lithium route at some point when my AGMs give up the ghost.

I installed snap pads a few years ago. They help to not leave a foot print on black top paved sites at campgrounds. We also use the Andersen red buckets for both the front jack and rear stabilizers. For some It’s more of a want than a need I suppose. They do look great. 👍🏻

@Dave Mazone If you order this for your LP tank lid and base - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QAJJJ3Y?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1 and you have a twin bed configuration, consider ordering enough material to run two strips along the rough edges of the bed rails if you have a twin bed model. Let’s just say it really takes the edge off. 😊

John, I just txted you. David

We have used this dehumidifier successfully since 2020 until the temps get below 40 degrees. It has served us well. We have never used damp rid. https://www.amazon.com/Pro-Breeze-Electric-Dehumidifier-Portable/dp/B01DC5PPWM/ref=sr_1_18?crid=2SIBJ6HVGFKGR&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.HrIRptQvyhn8CtLR9MURR4yFx3td6QLmVGnTF21LwUWhApGvKHhJeEGoBcqZP6ilBlGoGPhiojbOMuDPbjw8K8X-3JCrUrjj6sb63GyOvdnfgrnzQbODo41htnz-HEvY5jL7vrlY_Om48WlDGr8sjKky3txCTvL2oaFfhVahOesGH9NWAaXF_mEr_Vwj7z78P0WfMPRe44uQu7MmJRxLkV3I_HzbG8xLpAOQZ3zatZBgV6qNBi7m4qxAtlMf2_ZxdYVl9nWUNp9piBi_TPH26ONw0sZ296kr8N9pBaP4TAo.khzBUA9QQ_dPl5ZuNnLOkTUe4RTNtRfV6gP1KngFEeE&dib_tag=se&keywords=small+dehumidifier+for+rv&qid=1730671535&sprefix=Small+dehumidifier%2Caps%2C130&sr=8-18

John, I stepped in XPLOR this afternoon and checked on our dehumidifier. While inside I noticed that the strong odor of the antifreeze we used to winterize has greatly diminished. I could still detect a slight odor but nothing like it was. So after inserting ear plugs as the alarm as you know is ear piercing and I decided to reattach the RV Safe LP/CO detector. The green light came on in normal and the detector did not go off. 🤞🏻 Our Ollie is parked in our Hangar in the backyard allows us to actually hear the detector if it alarms. I also took @topgun2 suggestion and covered the porcelain throne with Saran Wrap and I also covered grey water drains with a little painters tape. I will let you know if our alarm goes off again as this is week 3 after winterizing. I think leaving two windows open even with our cover on really helped disparate the antifreeze odor. - David

On our recent trip Western loop traveling over the 10% grade on Teton Pass from Victor Idaho to Jackson Hole Wy 5 different times we let our 6.7 V8 diesel engine brake work its magic. I am happy to report it worked flawlessly and I rarely if ever had to use our truck or trailer brakes. I will give Ford credit, they nailed it on their diesel engine braking tech with the new 10 speed transmission. (Edit - We would not have been comfortable traversing the Teton Pass with any other TV). This thread is a good reminder to check your braking systems for sure. Glad you made home safely @jd1923.

Never had an issue with contamination or dirt, I use the OEM black caps on a chain. This method has served us well.

Steve, Very nice install. I purchased and installed these Ely quick connects on my city and fresh tank connectors a few years ago on XPLOR. They are a little pricey but 💯 brass and USA 🇺🇸 made not CCP 🇨🇳 junk. They really do make quick work of hooking up your water sources during take set up or take down of your base camp. One of my top smaller mods for sure. https://www.eleyhosereels.com/products/garden-hose-quick-connectors?_pos=1&_sid=dc579a2e3&_ss=r

I think you will be very happy that you had Alcan do the job. I know I was. Good for you on getting an appt with Lew and his team. 👍🏻

On our recent 48 day trip we used the furnace when we needed at little heat in the mornings and it worked flawlessly. I also think it’s a real good idea to use and run the equipment you have on board. This way you will know it is operating properly. I personally don’t see any need to carry a space heater/space taker and they are not really efficient. One night during our week camping in Yellowstone the temp dropped to 28d we were toasty warm with our furnace. Keeping that Max Air Vent screen and fan blade clean was a regular maintenance ✅ list item especially on this last trip in the dusty dirty windy high deserts of the midwest. I think I cleaned ours twice during our recent trip and again when we arrived back home.

@John Dorrer here is what I used. It worked perfect and only $8. https://www.harborfreight.com/finger-release-ratcheting-pvc-pipe-cutter-62588.html

It will eat up GBs quickly which is why we opted for the unlimited plan on our recent 48 day trip.

No. SL does not offer a prorated plan at least for now. Once you start the new monthly subscription, you can pause it and still use the days left on the plan. After that when you unpause, you pay for another month of use. So for example ours runs out on Nov 2, I paused it upon our return from our western trip. If we want to unpause and use our mini after Nov 2, we pay for another month. edit and update - mid-billing cycle, you will only be charged for the remaining days in that cycle, especially when using the "Roam - 50GB" plan associated with the Mini; this applies to both pausing and unpausing your service.

Bill, Great photos! The fall colors are really popping! Glad you and Debbie got to enjoy a great trip!