MAX Burner

The rubber cap was not inserted when doing the leak test - figuring if the QD was leaky, the cap might have plugged the leak. But the test can be redone with the cap inserted...

That's a good question @mossemi - As a safety feature, the ball valve on the QD can only be opened if the spring-loaded collar is in its extended (normal) position. If the collar is pushed "back", it allows the user to insert the male connection of the LPG hose. When the connection is correct, the collar springs to its normal position allowing the user to open the ball valve. When disconnecting, the valve must be closed in order to push the collar "back" and pull out the male end of the LPG hose, therefore, not allowing a disconnect with the valve open. But since you ask... I'm curious.... I'm going to go check right now. STANDBY 10 min. later: ....OK, I'm back. After opening the ball valve and squirting soapy water into the female QD there wasn't any bubbles observed from a leaky QD fitting. But, now that you've brought this up, we're going to add it to our periodic maintenance procedure! We've always checked the QD with the LPG hose connected and gas valve open, but never without a hose connected. Good Call! Cheers!

We have a LPG line run all the way back to the curbside behind the bumper - we added a Quick Disconnect to it a few months ago. It's been coming in real handy when cooking at night under the awning because of the proximity to the rear LED light just above... ....YUM!

FYI: We bring our Honda EU2000i w/grounding plug if we expect several days of cloudy weather on a given trip. However, with our 340watts/roof-mounted panels, 200w Renogy portable modules, and 300amp-hrs of BBs in the bank, the Honda hasn't seen the light of day since we've had our OTT (purchased used in MAR23). @Wandering Sagebrush - Definitely don't think you're missing anything at all. We now tow in with the fridge in the DC mode since we've installed the Victron DC/DC charger - prior to that we ran it in the LPG mode. It's nice now being able to tow with the LPG valves closed. The DC/DC charger is dumping 27 -29amps into the BBs plus whatever the roof modules are generating while towing, so whenever we decide to stop for the day, we've got high SOC (usually 100%). You'll find, like us, that when boon docking in colder WX, your furnace will consume the majority of your stored Amp-hrs. If your AGMs are type 27s. Just noticed you've got 640amp-hrs of storage! You're GENSET will likely stay in the TV during the majority of your trips no matter the weather conditions. 300amp-hrs seems like the sweet spot for our style of camping off grid. Cheers,

Hey, @Geronimo John - as I recall, your Victron DC/DC charger is under your FWD Dinette Seat... That may be close enough to monitor your Victron APP from the TV Cab. Our's is under the AFT Seat - and the BT signal is weak at best. Testing the range last month while on a trip to AZ, we learned that the BT signal registered a couple bars (using the Victron APP) at 15 feet from the street side and at about a 45-degree angle. Not enough to make it to the TV cab. Our model of Victron Orion Smart DC/DC charger only has BT and not a VE Direct connection for a Dongle. That's why we're looking at a possible BT transmitter/booster to connect to the Cerbo S GX unit's USB. We're hoping to get the Cerbo signal with charging data into the cab that way. @mossemi - Just wondering... Are you able to monitor your Victron charging data while towing with your current configuration?

The easy answer: Because 1 is none, and 2 is ONE!

FYI: Our Viair kit sits next to the spare SureFlo in the "pump section" of the Casablanca "garage". The Viair was handy in adjusting tire pressures at the end of our stay at The Q last month - but the SureFlo hasn't seen the light of day since it was stowed. Hope it never does....

Hear! Hear!

Of course you can, Bill! HA! 😆

OK, for decades we've been seeing those billboard advertisements across the southwest from California to TX, maybe even further, that show a weird image of what appears almost alien - and in huge capital letters, "VISIT THE THING?".... Or, only 974 miles to "THE THING?"... whatever. Traveling back from the Q a few weeks ago, it was just me and the two knuckleheads in the back. We were eastbound on I-10 between Willcox and Benson, near Dragoon - with nothing better to do, we pulled in to the "All New THING Museum" for grins. So, has anyone, except me, actually stopped at "THE THING" to check it out? Just curious...

UPDATE: We got our's on Amazon about 9 months ago - used them on several overseas trip, currently using them on our Dive Trip in St. Maarten, French West Indies/Lesser Antilles - working great! We did, however, replace the batteries in each of the A-Tags before this trip just to play it safe. Easy to do. When we're not traveling - one lives on Magnus' collar and Oscar gets the other, FYI.

UPDATE: Well, after about 8 months and 5,800+ miles of testing the Lippert hinges in various windy conditions - they all but make the outside "door hook/latch" obsolete. We no longer use it to prop the door open anymore, FYI. As @Patriot might opine... a "sano mod"! HA! Cheers, All!

Sorry, edited my post with pricing information found by searching the net...

You can find them from $197 to $149 online…. Not cheap, but could save a low-back strain - as can other methods mentioned.

So, it's moving into wheel bearing examination season and my low back is already starting to scream at me. Those 16" wheel/tire assemblies are, by no stretch, an "easy lift" while trying to align the lugs with the wheel - haven't weighed them, but they feel like 50 - 60-something pounds. A real back strainer, for sure and for certain. Found this Gaither "Trac Tire Jack" somewhere on YouTube. The vid sold me on it immediately and ours arrived yesterday. Haven't tried it out yet, but by initial evaluation, it's going to make the wheel bearing drill a lot more fun than it already is. The unit is well made from solid steel, powder coated bright red, and the only moving part is the roller. This will certainly be a go-to tool in our shop... Check it out at: https://gaithertool.com/products/new-products/trac-tire-jack/ Cheers!

Very clean looking install/mod! Thanks for posting...

Same here, it’s a slow recovery process, brother 😎👍🏼

Exactly right on, Steve. I spoke with Colin yesterday afternoon and he's saying the same thing. We're getting his recommended 3M gelcoat polishing compound today to cleanup some of the oxidation where the graphic will be placed before we get to TX.

Concur, 100%, @Patriot - Very sano mod, indeed. Practically, however - they keep from chipping the black paint/powdercoating off the bulldog if they're wrapped over the top... Good thought, David!

This is excellent information (OBTW: we have the same truck/year model) - had no idea of the FOBs intricacies... We start the engine remotely on occasion by pressing the FOB door lock button quickly 3x and holding down on the third press. Thanks for sharing!

Sweet! It works!

Nice work - thanks for sharing, @NomadLife. Will this be a mount for your vertical HAM radio antenna? Are you considering radials also? Just curious....

Exactly what I recall, @topgun2 - although I got it from you! HA!

We like this State Park because of its close proximity to the Old Mexico border town of Puerto Palomas. Palomas is fun for its shopping, restaurants, and local color. PV SP is located in very south central of NM in the town of Columbus which is about a 5-hour or so drive for us, the boys, and Casablanca. In fact, we just returned Monday from a "let's go where it's warm" roadtrip with our RV friends. The park was originally the location of US Army Camp Furlong. General "Black Jack" Pershing, who would later command the Allied forces of World War I, pursued Pancho Villa into Mexico. This pursuit was initiated after Pancho Villa and his soldiers attacked Fort Furong on March 9, 1916. "General" Pancho Villa State Park contains extensive historical exhibits which depict this raid, the first armed invasion of the continental United States since the War of 1812, and also the last one. "Black Jack's" 11 month pursuit led 10,000 American soldiers 400 miles into Mexico, but ended without the capture of Pancho Villa. Several buildings dating from the time of Villa's raid still stand in Columbus, and the U.S. Customs House, built in 1902, serves as the visitor center. Annually, in early March, the residents of Puerto Palomas conduct a mock "raid" into Columbus in memory of Pancho's assault on the US Army - a popular event for RV'ers to watch from the SP. The border crossing is a short 2 or 3 mile drive from the SP where there's POV parking and an easy "walk-across" into Mexico with the two Knuckleheads, "Magnus and Oscar". After a stop at one of the many "pharmacias" - we usually head over to the "Pink Store" where there's artwork and souvenirs from each of the 31 Mexican states. Shoppers can enjoy "free" adult beverages courtesy of the owner. The Pink Store also boasts one of the best restaurants in the region. The boys are welcome in the Pink Store and its restaurant: Although the Park has accommodations for full hookups, they've been struggling with a septic system issue that is expected to be resolved in mid-MAR - so our group opted for no-hookup Bdock sites. Pancho Villa is a popular location for many RV rallies in the spring and fall when the weather is absolutely phenomenal. Check it out when your in the area... It's very cool. Cheers! A & D

Chain sleeves: