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Forum: Odds 'n Ends 04-15-2014, 06:51 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,178
Posted By Outbackmel
Bob n Lee

I have been in Toronto in rush hour. Have driven in almost every major us city. I traveled all over the US for 38 years and rented cars in every city. Driven in many foreign capital cities. Driven...
Forum: Odds 'n Ends 04-13-2014, 05:04 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,178
Posted By Outbackmel
Rules of the road Atlanta

Not that HOTlanta was not nutso enough while driving let alone a fifth wheel or TT, new rules are making it more likely for a driver to cut you off while you are towing. New rules DO NOT PERTAIN TO...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 03-26-2014, 02:11 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 21,895
Posted By Outbackmel
Speed does not determine damage

Recent facts:

* 62 mph, steady, FL Turnpike.
* Bus pulls alongside and points and slows drastically.
* NO sense of tire down.
* Immediately pulled over.
* Tire shredded.
* Spare installed by...
Forum: Campfire Chatter 03-18-2014, 07:16 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,248
Posted By Outbackmel
Locking and unlocking

We were in a five star park for a month recently. The whole section we were in was under new construction. Dozens of workers all over the place. Remote RV wash crews in and out, etc....
Makes sense...
Forum: Technical Corner 03-18-2014, 07:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,393
Posted By Outbackmel
Funace draw

I recently had a converter go bad. Could not get a replacement for 10 days as we were in a very small town and no stores within 100 miles had a replacement converter in stock. I was told by an RV...
Forum: Full-timers & Snowbirds 03-17-2014, 09:49 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 21,571
Posted By Outbackmel
Gray water dumps

Never had to use one for black water. How much "poop'n" you planning? :eek:
I was is a FL campground a few years ago and the gray was topped out, no tote. Waited until 1am and drained off 20 gallons...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 03-17-2014, 09:19 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,717
Posted By Outbackmel
Pick up bed raising

My rv sits perfectly straight when engaged for travel. When on spot, the key for me is to ensure the rv legs are extended sufficiently to relieve most of the pressure before pulling the truck out...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 03-16-2014, 05:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,717
Posted By Outbackmel
Just did this at Disney

My site was very tight and a permanent trash receptacle forced me to jackknife in. I removed my towing tailgate and put the slide in maneuver position ( back) i then backed in and wiggled back and...
Forum: Lite Weight Trailers 03-16-2014, 09:22 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,978
Posted By Outbackmel
Yellow plastic blocks

They easily stack and come in a carry bag. Use them frequently.
Because they inter lock, easy use in pouring rain!"bouncey:
Forum: Tires, Tires, Tires! 03-09-2014, 01:54 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 11,028
Posted By Outbackmel
Blow out

Recently has a tire blow on the Florida Turnpike, 70 miles south of Disney (our destination). Tore hell out of my underbody, fender skirt, etc. Now back in Georgia and was sweating bullets the final...
Forum: Odds 'n Ends 03-08-2014, 03:20 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,802
Posted By Outbackmel
All great gas station advice

Of GREAT importance is your confidence and ability to BACK UP IN TIGHT PLACES....practice and follow your plan. You WILL get boxed in; you WILL have people in front of you that their vehicle becomes...
Forum: Lite Weight Trailers 02-18-2014, 05:36 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,580
Posted By Outbackmel
Re Winterizing

Hey, that's 2 gallons of RV anti freeze and one million pounds of satisfaction knowing that everything works as it should. You can even re winterize right at the dealership so you are comfortable...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 02-09-2014, 01:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,296
Posted By Outbackmel
Outbackmel

read my previous post on this issue. I replaced the converter with the same make, model and unit number through Camping World. No more problems.

I will warn you that before the converter died, I...
Forum: Campfire Chatter 02-09-2014, 07:46 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,534
Posted By Outbackmel
Rubbing it in

Here in Okeechobbe, FL, windows in RV open, door open, was cool this morning, low 60's, ugh....hate that COLD.

Next days: (sun)

mon: 79
tue: 81
wed: 81
thurs: ...
Forum: Keystone Questions 02-09-2014, 07:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,088
Posted By Outbackmel
Denver Mattress

Denver Mattress sends you a mattress compressed in a tube box. Has pillow top. Takes 10 minutes to install, let it sit for 6 hours and it springs into shape. Costs about $500. We LOVE ours for the...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 02-08-2014, 04:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 13,014
Posted By Outbackmel
Be nice now

That standard micro is almost $100! (anything over $50 cost is considered a premium product in these rigs. :)

Keystone builds; we buy; we re-build.

I MAY be leaving the forum tomorrow night....
Forum: Travel Trailers 02-08-2014, 06:31 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,835
Posted By Outbackmel
Blocking

Good morning from overcast Okeechobee Florida where regardless of the morning fog, by 10:30am, sun and on the way to 83 degrees."bouncey: Yesterday resulted in a 10 mile bicycle trip along Lake...
Forum: Odds 'n Ends 02-04-2014, 05:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,404
Posted By Outbackmel
Lazy Boy recliners

I am typing this from my wall hugger recliner purchased 2 years ago. Back easily removes for door entry. Have my BRAND NEW "incliner" crap chair sitting in my attic at the house. Liked this chair...
Forum: Freeways & Byways 02-04-2014, 11:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,069
Posted By Outbackmel
Pack heat

We are NOT serious hikers, BUT, I would NEVER wander out there with my wife and not be armed. When it's you, the animals, 2 and 4 legged, do the Boy Scout thing: Be Prepared. Hiking today is not what...
Forum: Prospective Owners' Questions 01-28-2014, 02:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,408
Posted By Outbackmel
Talking Fellow Georgian RV Owner

1. We bought our 2011 Outback 5er at a show in Louisville, late 2010. No issues. They charged the correct sales tax and when I registered it in Georgia, just paid the plate fees and off I went.

2....
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 01-25-2014, 06:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,840
Posted By Outbackmel
Converter gone bad?

Left out Outback in Williston, FL as we are back in Atlanta only 3 days. Before leaving I winterized the unit.

Here is my issue. Looking for comments.

Everything in the RV was working on...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 01-22-2014, 05:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,006
Posted By Outbackmel
Hitch release

I set the wheel chocks and lower the landing gear until they snugly rest on the pad or my yellow CW blocks. If the handle is hard to pull, I simply squeeze the RV brake and shift the truck into fwd...
Forum: General RV Issues 01-22-2014, 01:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,728
Posted By Outbackmel
Ant deterent

I bought a 5 lb sledge hammer and sit on watch as the little pests arrive . I found that one strike per ant usually kills that ant . It is fun!! Bad news is I have beaten my RV to pieces, smashed...
Forum: General RV Issues 01-20-2014, 07:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,430
Posted By Outbackmel
Here are my 2 cents

Washing of trucks and trailers is always tough on the road. SEVERAL of the campgrounds I have stayed at had restrictions, (including where we sit today in Williston, FL), Some allowed independent...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 01-20-2014, 07:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,296
Posted By Outbackmel
It's probably the battery going bad

Hi,
Outback Mel is here in central Florida having attended the Tampa RV Supershow. Good news, we did NOT buy so we can back to Europe, travel to Alaska for months and enjoy our retirement ....
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