Steph and Dud B

I'd be suspicious of the RV shops that did your prior lube service, too. Unless the zerks just fell out after the last service, this is something they would have noticed if they did the work and should have told you about (or offered to fix).

The new rule isn't retroactive, it only applies to new RVs.

Speaking of damaged pedestal wiring, we saw this smashed meter on a pedestal in a COE campground in Arkansas.

If the ground in the pedestal was energized wouldn't the metal pedestal body itself also be energized? That would be super dangerous.

The problem they cite for the regulation is a "hot skin" condition where voltage leaks into the trailer frame (and skin on metal skinned trailers) via a short or bad appliance and can't reach ground because of an open ground connection to the pedestal. In this situation a person can complete the circuit to ground by touching a metal part of the trailer and potentially get electrocuted. I suppose, in that scenario, there would be voltage on the trailer ground wire as well as the other grounded metal parts. Still, any device that detects an open ground and cuts power should prevent that scenario. (BTW, I did get a little jolt from one of our trailers once because of a poor ground connection.)

At home I use a small platform. In the field I turn off the fridge and lower the nose of the trailer way down to make it easier.

Yes, exactly.

Just to be sure: clockwise to close.

How many cupholders does it have?

If opening the bathroom drain valve increased the flow of water, you probably have a leak in the bathroom drain system.

Amish restaurant and buffet, Das Dutchmen Essenhaus to chow down: https://maps.app.goo.gl/MYq2854UTu2LjPLm8 , The Bag Factory for shopping: https://maps.app.goo.gl/aaMDybSNji4EHPav6 , Venturi for authentic Neopolitan pizza: https://maps.app.goo.gl/t5WiaMadvzyFcQnn7 , Yoder's Meat and Cheese: https://maps.app.goo.gl/du6vPspozdgsdSat8

Yes, I prefer the propane furnace in below freezing temps because it adds heat between the shells while maintaining the double hull insulation in the upper half. Once you open all those cabinets and hatches you pretty much negate the whole double hull concept.

We have the same issue on hull #1150. Same here, something I've been meaning to look into. Eventually.

You should be fine.

We've used the TST system for many (10+) years. We replaced the stock rubber valve stems with steel ones first. (These fit our 2022, YMMV: https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c/xtra-seal/tire---wheel/tire-valves---caps/tire-valves---cores/aede909cf322/xtra-seal-bolt-in-valve-fits-rim-hole-diameter-5-8-inch/xts0/17428 ) Definitely get a TPMS, regardless of brand.

Greetings to the Oliver LE1 sharing Hammonasset State Park with us. That's the second LE1 we've seen here this year.

We have a new guest at Green Lake SP. No idea where she came from. Never saw one here before.

Brings back memories. That's a great place.

I think they've discontinued the rewards program and gone back to the old site visit system. Saw an email about that recently.

A new contender in the fiberglass RV market for the US: Awaken RV -https://share.google/Zzpg4orVpsEvoSdpL Nice looking exterior. Autoevolution reporting a price of $82,500 and dry weight of 5500#: https://www.autoevolution.com/news/awaken-rv-s-fiberglass-morningstar-flagship-camper-is-here-to-shift-how-american-s-camp-257902.html

The fish photo was taken from above, standing on the shore. The water is very clear. In the wide shot you can see the green water in the shade. Closer to the camera you're seeing the reflection of the blue sky.

Green Lakes State Park near Syracuse. Home base when visiting our son and his family. They have a range of different site types, hookups or not. The lakes are the big draw. They're actually green in color because "they are meromictic lakes, meaning their waters don't mix, and high concentrations of calcium carbonate suspended in the water column reflect green light wavelengths."

Make a checklist, like a pilot, and stick to it. Failure to follow my own list has led to a could of expensive mistakes over the years.

I've seen some solar powered ones that don't need a power source.

We've also had 2 RVLocks fail. Will install something else next time.