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Old Oct 23, 2019 | 02:07 PM
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I had a leak like this as well and figured out that the drains in the window sill on the outside were clogged. You couldn't tell from the outside, and really couldn't see it from inside either. The only reason I caught it was because I happened to see it leaking during rain and the sill (frame) was full of water on the outside. Small pocketknife to clean out the slot for the drain, and no more leaks. Worth a check!

Appreciate the info. After looking at things a little more closely with outside light available, I believe the problem to be two-fold. The "drip edge" that should allow water to bypass the exposed edge of the wood floor stopped about 4" short of the end letting that soak water into the wood as well. Obviously the rot around the window fits more inline with your issue.
 
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Old Oct 27, 2019 | 12:24 PM
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Depressing Fall Ritual

Camper went into storage last weekend. Will see it again mid-April.


 
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Old Nov 1, 2019 | 06:17 PM
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I just put the two GC2 batteries on the tongue, they aren't even in a box. I bought a box but had fitment issues so I baled on the box.
Lithium is awesome but thee price is out of line at the moment.
I'm actually shopping for a box for the tongue of my T/T, I may be interested if you are parting with it. Pics if you have them, post here, or just PM.
 
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Old Nov 8, 2019 | 05:45 PM
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I'm actually shopping for a box for the tongue of my T/T, I may be interested if you are parting with it. Pics if you have them, post here, or just PM.
As things the way they are it's probably cost prohibitive to ship it for Amazon wants for it.... $18
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07QJ2MBRD/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07QJ2MBRD/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I'd be glad to get you some measurements though if you need any.
 
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Old Nov 12, 2019 | 11:34 AM
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Getting ready for the cold blast, blew the camper lines out but have not added the pink. I am going to turn on the fireplace/space heater in it for the next couple of days to keep the water pump warmer. We still have 1 more trip to the beach planned.
 
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Old Nov 12, 2019 | 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by CarterKraft
As things the way they are it's probably cost prohibitive to ship it for Amazon wants for it.... $18
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I'd be glad to get you some measurements though if you need any.
Thank You for sharing the link, smaller than I need.
 
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Old Nov 12, 2019 | 06:05 PM
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Played hooky Friday through yesterday, spent 3 nights at Kings Mountain State park, in SC. It was the first use of the new brake controller too.
I usually rent a pull-through so I can just leave the vehicle connected, you can see right over the top of the Excursion from the front kitchen window anyway.

 
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Old Nov 13, 2019 | 08:57 AM
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Getting ready for the cold blast, blew the camper lines out but have not added the pink. I am going to turn on the fireplace/space heater in it for the next couple of days to keep the water pump warmer. We still have 1 more trip to the beach planned.
I'm in the same boat, one more trip for Thanksgiving then winterize.
 
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Old Nov 13, 2019 | 10:00 AM
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We had planned to be camping this past weekend as our last for the season but then I went back to work in the refinery temporarily and had to work then. So the TT has been fully winterized and is now just waiting to dry out some after a day of snow and rain to get the cover on it. Next trip is planned for mid March, I can't wait!
 
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Old Nov 26, 2019 | 08:27 PM
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Dewinterized and heading to Myrtle Beach tomorrow.
 
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Old Dec 1, 2019 | 05:34 PM
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We had a great time at Myrtle Beach State Park, did some shopping, site seeing and visited RV dealers for fun. The Ex and trailer operated perfectly down and back. That closes out the 2019 camping season, we are already looking at February or March for our next trip.
I blew out the campers lines, flushed the black tank, cleaned the water heater and all that is left is to pink the water pump. As with every winter this is Ex and camper maintenance time.
 
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Old Dec 2, 2019 | 07:01 AM
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Thank you for not posting pics of Myrtle Beach this time of year...…..
 
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Old Dec 2, 2019 | 07:09 AM
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Thank you for not posting pics of Myrtle Beach this time of year...…..
@IMASAP Scott, Are you saying you don't want pictures of our camping trip to Key West in two weeks? https://www.bluewaterkey.com/
 
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Old Dec 2, 2019 | 08:41 AM
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Do you really need to rub it in ??? We are covered in snow up here !
 
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Old Dec 2, 2019 | 08:47 AM
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@IMASAP Scott, Are you saying you don't want pictures of our camping trip to Key West in two weeks? https://www.bluewaterkey.com/
I'm ready to go back! We were there in June for our 20th anniversary! We had a great spot on the water on Sigsbee.
 
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