Kudos! to you Jack and Tom for the tips. Even though we have camped and
RV'ed for years, I made a copy of your lists for a pre-post trip check -
Thanks -=dr=-
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Jack Redman" <jack_redman@...>
To: <toyota-campers@...>
Sent: Wednesday, February 21, 2001 3:01 AM
Subject: Re: [toyota-campers] Tips For New RVers
Tom, you gave us an outstanding list of Camper 'Do and Don't' items.
I have a few more items too.
1. You need to carry TWO electrical adapters for your RV. My unit
only comes with the 30 Amp, three prong plug. You need the adapter
to let you run from your household outlet, a smaller three prong
plug. You also need the larger 50 Amp adapter for use at some of
the more upscale campgrounds.
2. Keep a good flashlight HANDY in the RV.
3. A bbq propane lighter is ideal for lighting the water heater
and stove.
4. Only use the type of toilet paper sold by the RV stores. Regular
toilet paper reacts with the chemicals you put in the holding tank
to form paper mache.... not a good thing.
5. Use a water line pressure regulator when connected to camp site
water. This will assure that high pressure water does not damage
your camper's plumbing.
6. Don't leave the camper with the awning extended. A sudden storm can
rip
it right off the camper.
7. Always do a final check before leaving a camping site. Make sure the
tv
antenna is down, vents closed, leveling blocks stowed and all hook-ups are
disconnected and stowed.
8. Keep the tube that carries butane to the hot water burner clean.
A simple spider web or a dead bug can plug it up and keep it from
lighting,
or worse it can cause the flame to back up in the tube with very bad
results.
9. The left rear wheel (on my unit anyway) has left handed threads on the
lug nuts (turn clockwise to loosen). All other wheels have normal
right handed threads on the lug nuts.
10. When storing the camper close all the curtains and open the
fridge door. I keep the bathroom window open when in storage.
Jack
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