RV Camping; Tips, tricks & repairs

[ExtraSlow]

I shot some chain lube into the trailer leaf bolts, and it quietened it down a lot. I suppose those "wet bolt" kits are the right way to do that.

[Brent.ff]

What you guys do for propane tanks? I need to take one of mine off if I want to connect my Coleman and Weber Q, as they have Internal pressure regulators. I’d like a 5 or 10 lb but they’re the same price at Can tire as a 20Lb at costco

[ExtraSlow]

I have a low pressure hookup at the rear of my trailer to run my camp chef. But if I want to run my propane fire pit during a ban on "real" fires, I just take one of the 2 20 lb tanks off the front.

You can get replacement hoses without regulators if your trailer has a low pressure hookup like mine does. I got mine made up at bbq galore, although the fittings and hoses are available many places.

[Kavy]

I bring an extra 20lb for my propane firepit place and it in a milk crate to prevent it from moving around. My trailer also has a direction at the back and I converted my Napoleon over so it connects.

[Tik-Tok]

I've got two 30# tanks, and disconnect one to run the BBQ, or firepit. I leave it on the tongue though, and just use a 30' hose. I'm planning on running a permanent line to the back of the trailer one of these days, after I move the battery to my interior, and I'll use the exterior battery cabinet for gas and external water.

[Brent.ff]

Tik-tok. I like this idea... where you get the 30ft-er?

[ExtraSlow]

yeah, if I had 30# tanks, I would not want to move em either. You can get long hoses from BBQ galore, or just google propane fittings.

[spike98]

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What you guys do for propane tanks? I need to take one of mine off if I want to connect my Coleman and Weber Q, as they have Internal pressure regulators. I’d like a 5 or 10 lb but they’re the same price at Can tire as a 20Lb at costco

I run 3 x 30# and converted all of my outdoor appliances to quick connect hoses. Camp chef, weber Q, and portable fire place. I connected a 3 way manifold with individual valves to manage each hose supply. 2 are 10ft in length for cooking and the on 30ft'er for the LP fire pit.

[ExtraSlow]

Wow 3x30! That would last me two years.

[dirtsniffer]

I bring an extra 20 lb tank in a milk crate. Trailer supply line for grills does not support my 90,000 btu camp chef grill

[ExtraSlow]

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I bring an extra 20 lb tank in a milk crate. Trailer supply line for grills does not support my 90,000 btu camp chef grill

Seems to run mine okay, although I almost never need all three burners running at max.

[spike98]

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Wow 3x30! That would last me two years.

We camp late into the shoulder months and sometimes for a while. Got to make sure everyone stays toasty. Planning an LP conversion for my Yammy 3000w too so i do have a lot of LP demand.

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I bring an extra 20 lb tank in a milk crate. Trailer supply line for grills does not support my 90,000 btu camp chef grill

You can buy adjustable regulators to you swap out to get some more pressure to support the larger camp stove.

[sxtasy]

I know @ExtraSlow talked about this recently, I’m just super lazy and don’t want to search for it right now, I’m feeling like I should look after lubrication on my Schwintek slide out as I haven’t done anything with it since I bought it brand new. Should I drop the $50 on this? CRC Power Lube Industrial High Performance Lubricant with PTFE, 16 oz. (Net Weight: 11 oz) Aerosol Can, Light Amber/White https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B000P1E7ZS/..._HHS7EbWA6B6FQ Or is there cheaper alternatives that can be shipped to me?

[ExtraSlow]

Brah, you need a non-staining silicone lube. Brand is not important
"slide lube" is fine, including the camco variety.

[sxtasy]

Kk, maybe I’ll just order this? Star brite 78212 Premium RV Slide-Out Lubricating Fluid - 12 oz. https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01MYQXUEN/..._wSS7EbX33BSES

[ExtraSlow]

If you don't mind going in person to a store, Canadian tire will have what you need for half that price.

[D'z Nutz]

Bought a little teardrop camper last night The thing is bone stock, so I'm looking forward to working on it over the summer.

[ExtraSlow]

Neato. What are the specs on that? What's inside?

[speedog]

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Bought a little teardrop camper last night

That thing doesn't look long enough for a 6 foot man to fully lie down in.

[jutes]

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Bought a little teardrop camper last night

What does that logo say..."Little Gay xxxx"? That’s a cool little rig, I'd prefer something like that over the three axle houses people pull around.