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Re: Water leak!
TIP:
To reach the city water port for hand tightening, especially for all the short statured right handers out there, do this:
1. Don't use your right arm!
2. Put your head down in the right corner behind the toilet.
3. Reach your LEFT ARM down into the left corner behind (forward of) the pump hose.
4. On the side wall you'll first feel the very small air vent tube & large fresh water tube. Reaching behind (forward of) & farther below those is the 1-inch size plastic collar of the city water port. Hand tighten.
I was able to reach far enough to firmly grasp it with thumb & two fingers to hand tighten a bit more. Previously, using my right arm with head in left corner, I could barely touch the top of it with my middle finger. I am 5'-8" tall.
To reach the city water port for hand tightening, especially for all the short statured right handers out there, do this:
1. Don't use your right arm!
2. Put your head down in the right corner behind the toilet.
3. Reach your LEFT ARM down into the left corner behind (forward of) the pump hose.
4. On the side wall you'll first feel the very small air vent tube & large fresh water tube. Reaching behind (forward of) & farther below those is the 1-inch size plastic collar of the city water port. Hand tighten.
I was able to reach far enough to firmly grasp it with thumb & two fingers to hand tighten a bit more. Previously, using my right arm with head in left corner, I could barely touch the top of it with my middle finger. I am 5'-8" tall.
Re: Making use of the Roof Rack
I think there's a weight limit. I wouldn't exceed it.
I saw someone put a longer box on it, but my impression is that anything that's above the roof line (especially something sticking up kind of vertically) would have a negative impact on gas mileage.
I think that if I had those rails, I'd be tempted to get a soft cargo bag and use it for carrying things like folding chairs, tables, awnings, sunshades, etc.
https://www.yakima.com/product-type/cargo-bags
I saw someone put a longer box on it, but my impression is that anything that's above the roof line (especially something sticking up kind of vertically) would have a negative impact on gas mileage.
I think that if I had those rails, I'd be tempted to get a soft cargo bag and use it for carrying things like folding chairs, tables, awnings, sunshades, etc.
https://www.yakima.com/product-type/cargo-bags
Re: Shelf instead of TV
I've yet to regret swapping my TV for a shelf. I use mine for all the little items (keys, wallet, dopp kit, water bottle, etc.) that previously had a hard time finding an accessible but out-of-the-way place to land.
This year the radio/DVD (and possibly the speakers) may be joining the TV and A/C in storage. I'm thinking the precious spaces they occupy can be better filled with something I actually use!
Re: 2019 Washington State East Meets West-Lincoln Rock
Hi fellow T@Bers. Unfortunately, I need to cancel my reservations. Believe me when I tell you that it with heavy heart that I do so. I have some health issues going on that camping will only make worse right now, and I need to heal before I can go camp anywhere. I will miss Barbecuing for all you folks, as it has been something I absolutely enjoy doing. My reservations are for the following days: Wednesday the 15th through Monday the 20th. The site that will be available is: site C loop, #85, a really good choice spot that I hope someone from here will grab & enjoy. I have posted this here to give folks a head's-up, and I will cancel tomorrow morning, so as to give those of you interested a chance to nab this spot. I will miss seeing all of you, and hope your stay at Lincoln Rock is a good, memorable one. Have fun, and know I'll be thinking about all of you! Eric
Shower latch caution
Heh! Just a little heads up for those single campers...
Note that the latch on the shower door does loosen up after a while. If left in the "pointing up" position, it can inadvertently wiggle itself down to the "locked" position.
It would be tough to reach, to unlock it, if you happen to be inside the shower at the time.
It might be a little awkward shouting out until someone comes to let you out. Imagine if you'd locked the Tab door too.
(I'm a natural paranoid, I moved ours up closer to the top of the door)
Note that the latch on the shower door does loosen up after a while. If left in the "pointing up" position, it can inadvertently wiggle itself down to the "locked" position.
It would be tough to reach, to unlock it, if you happen to be inside the shower at the time.
It might be a little awkward shouting out until someone comes to let you out. Imagine if you'd locked the Tab door too.
(I'm a natural paranoid, I moved ours up closer to the top of the door)
Re: Factory Installed Solar Panel - not working?
Ok, I now see that the Victron app only shows battery voltage and not a specific state of charge. Yes, you will benefit by the BMV 712.
Re: Replacing the step
I got my dealer to agree to switch out the standard step with the new aluminum step on my 2019 320S BL. Unfortunately, after they removed the standard step, they discovered that only two of the four bolts line up with the mounting holes on the aluminum step. Thus, despite my successful negotiating for a better step, I had to leave with the standard version. I wrote to nuCamp at the time and suggested that they should make the aluminum step standard on all their campers, or at least figure out a way that a purchaser can select whichever version they want. It was a total bummer for me, because as @Verna noted, the aluminum step is much better.
Re: Paper towel rack over entry door
@dhauf I actually have removed the velcro when I was messing around with it and no harm was done as long as I went very carefully. I have had very poor luck with command strips sticking so I go straight to velcro now.
Re: Replacing the step
Thanks, will do!Verna said:@jkjenn, I highly recommend the new step used on the 400’s. It doesn’t flex and bend and no rust. I think Austin has figured out how to get the nice light above the step on the 320’s. Ask Jasper Pendry, as I think he was the first to get the mod on his 320..
Thanks, but the last thing I need is one more thing to pack!Homebodyatheart said:Jenn, I’m using cedar steps I got at a rummage sale last fall and love them! Many have used hot tub steps, too. I find having two steps is easier on my aging knees.
Re: Replacing the step
@jkjenn, I highly recommend the new step used on the 400’s. It doesn’t flex and bend and no rust. I think Austin has figured out how to get the nice light above the step on the 320’s. Ask Jasper Pendry, as I think he was the first to get the mod on his 320..
