Mike and Carol

As I recall, it screws in from the front. Wires pass through to reconnect where you cut. You can add a fuse there if you want to. Mike

Yep, there’s no need to disconnect the black hose from the connection in the bumper. I have a 15’ always connected and another 10’ section behind it in the bumper space. If you’re getting some “liquid” in the hose after dumping you might try manually pushing the valve closed under the dinette seat. Sometimes a bit of debris or paper can get caught preventing the total closure of the valve. Another advantage of keeping a hose connected all the time is that if you can feel a certain heaviness when you pull the hose out just hold the end up while you connect the right angle end piece then quickly insert it into the sewer. Mike

We like ours!

Ours did that on a long trip once in the middle of the night. I don’t have a lot of patience at 3:00am. I lifted the dinette seat and cut the wires. Problem solved. I ordered a new on the next day from Amazon and it was waiting for us when we got home. I don’t recommend going too long without one, but if it’s broke, it’s broke. Fortunately there are also Camping Worlds and other RV repair places all around. Mike

You could try a little lubricant to see if it makes the twist easier. I switched hoses a few years ago to the Valterra Dominator. It doesn’t have that kind of locking cap, just a plug that goes in and stays by friction. Never had an issue with it. The other advantage to the Dominator (and Camco RhinoFLEX I think) is that when you scrunch them up they stay scrunched up. You only need to unscrunch what you need. Mike

It’s been my go to app as well. It’s also included with the Garmin RV890. I always emailed them when I noted any inaccuracy and always got a timely response in appreciation of the input. Mike

When I replaced my AGMs with lithiums I also had to do some repairs on the slide out tray in the battery box. I had several rivets that failed and I replaced them with stainless steel bolts and nuts/lock washers. It’s doing fine after a year and a half but some of that is due to the significant weight reduction the lithiums afforded. I think the 4 AGMs were just too much weight for the tray. Mike

Congratulations! Glad the patience paid off. Hope to see you out on the road - Mike

Happy 4th to everyone! We attended the 4th of July parade in Steamboat Springs, CO this morning. Good small town patriotism!

Congratulations! Nice set up with the garage, we would love to have something like that. Enjoy! Mike

It’s only good for satellite TV. Nothing else.

Mid 1960s, Boy Scouts in southern Oklahoma. Hiking, campfires, little tents. When my dad got back from Vietnam the first time we got an 8X10 canvas tent that my parents and us five boys and two dogs could fit in. Then we got a pop up that we towed, I was 15 and it was my first towing experience with my dad in Vietnam the second time. We 5 boys could set it up while mom watched. Good times. As part of my career as an adult I got to camp all over Europe and many places in the US. Mike

I also use the Ram trailer mileage. Convenient. Mike

I carry the same thing in my spares. You never know.

Lee and Terry Slusher.

I’ve been using the AT3s for 18 months and a lot of miles. Good tires.

Is Oliver installing the AT3 or HT3?

I did. Cooper AT3 on both the trailer and truck. Happy so far. Since putting new tires on the trailer we’ve been to Maine and back, Arizona and back, the rally and points north, some local trips and now we’re in Colorado. This is the first trip with the Coopers on the truck and I’m happy with them. Quiet with a smooth ride, even considering the size. Mike

We will be dry camping at over 10,000 feet the July 4 weekend. I expect temps in the 30s at night. We’ve camped at 9,000 feet with no issues. Hopefully our furnace will light! If not, I will take off my mittens and update this post! Mike

Congratulations on a successful pickup and first camping trip! The first of many!! Mike

David, great photos and some great locations! You guys take care - Mike

I agree. I can’t believe someone would sell with major unresolved electrical issues.

Sorry to hear about these issues and that the former owner was not up front about the problems. Very disappointing. You might try a local electrician, it might take a little time to get acquainted with the electronics in the trailer, but after that it is pretty straightforward. Good luck! Mike

Ralph, looks like quality work! I’m sorry we were out of town, I would have been next in line. Thanks for all the photos. Stay cool. Mike

If I remember, you need to also select the correct input on the TV itself, ie, cable, hdmi, antenna, etc. You may have already done this. Mike