The camper thread! Pulling, using, equipment, maintenance!
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Tri Fuel converted so it just runs off the propane tanks. 2 of them will run the AC but I have never had the need. No gas means that it is impossible for the Carburator to Varnish or gum up - Propane is pure and without any impurities. No need to start it up every month to make sure it is still working.
Just connect to a propane tank and fire it up.
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Can you use those little green propane tanks as well? Thats kind of interesting but I figured just gas is a little more portable then lugging out a propane tank as well. Camping it is no problem but if you need the generator for anything else.
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I know that you can buy the adapters to use the little green tanks although I am not sure that it would get you very far. The 20 lb BBQ type tanks are the equivalent of about 5 gallons of gasoline. The little green tanks might only get you 10 minutes of run time.
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Gasoline, Propane, and Natural Gas
As far as I know/can tell there is no loss in output - when properly adjusted (the tool is included and it takes about 1 minute to do it) it packs the same punch.
I purchased mine from Generator Conversion Kits to Propane and Natural Gas.
They are basically a carburetor kit and will work with alot of engines. I happened to purchase my Yamaha from them as a turn key unit rather than trying to add on a kit to an existing geneartor. They ship it - You fill it with oil, gasoline and let it run under load for an hour or two to seat the rings. Then hook up propane (or NG) and start it up - put it under load and then adjust the propane until it is running at its highest RPMs with the meter that is included and mounted on the generator. That's it. The great thing about the Yamaha is that they have a deal with Yamaha and even thought it has been modified Yamaha will still honor the entire 3 year warranty.
I do not work for them - just a happy customer in MN
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In another thread (drafting a semi) we started talking about cameras on the back of the X and the camper. I will be installing a dvd/navi unit in the dash of the X this summer so I can have a camera on the back of the X so I can see the hitch when backing up to trailers. Then someone mentioned having a second camera on the back of the camper which is a super idea because you can't see anything back there! Would be great for backing into those tight camping spots with trees all over the place and just to know there are no kids or anything behind the camper when backing up.
I am excited about this! lol
I am excited about this! lol
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This is what I have Steam Cleaner - Steam Cleaners - Vapor Cleaner - Commercial Steam Cleaners VX5000. Worth every penny. The guys used to work for a major company that sold these cleaners to big corps and he was able to go on his own and use same supplier. The corps pay $2K plus for these. Legite and good setup.
One of the best investments we have made.
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Black streaks... We tried some off the shelf black streak remover stuff and they are still there. Any cleaners or tips for getting the black streaks off the side of the camper? I have the painted aluminum sides.
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Oh an tires, With one hand I can easily push the back of my camper back and forth up to 3" and it is all from the tire sidewall flexing. I notice while pulling the TT wind or a semi passing me will visually push the TT over some causing the back of the X to sway over a bit making it change direction some which I have to steer to correct. The tires are pumped up to max psi on the TT which I think was only like 44psi. Any tips on stiffer sidewall tires? Is it ok to use car/truck tires on a TT? What is the difference between auto and trailer tires?
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Oh an tires, With one hand I can easily push the back of my camper back and forth up to 3" and it is all from the tire sidewall flexing. I notice while pulling the TT wind or a semi passing me will visually push the TT over some causing the back of the X to sway over a bit making it change direction some which I have to steer to correct. The tires are pumped up to max psi on the TT which I think was only like 44psi. Any tips on stiffer sidewall tires? Is it ok to use car/truck tires on a TT? What is the difference between auto and trailer tires?
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In another thread (drafting a semi) we started talking about cameras on the back of the X and the camper. I will be installing a dvd/navi unit in the dash of the X this summer so I can have a camera on the back of the X so I can see the hitch when backing up to trailers. Then someone mentioned having a second camera on the back of the camper which is a super idea because you can't see anything back there! Would be great for backing into those tight camping spots with trees all over the place and just to know there are no kids or anything behind the camper when backing up.
I am excited about this! lol
I am excited about this! lol
I know a bit pricey but no wiring and has night vision! By the time you figure your cost of wiring and time installing another unit, this price is not that bad.
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Oh an tires, With one hand I can easily push the back of my camper back and forth up to 3" and it is all from the tire sidewall flexing. I notice while pulling the TT wind or a semi passing me will visually push the TT over some causing the back of the X to sway over a bit making it change direction some which I have to steer to correct. The tires are pumped up to max psi on the TT which I think was only like 44psi. Any tips on stiffer sidewall tires? Is it ok to use car/truck tires on a TT? What is the difference between auto and trailer tires?
The issue with 'passenger tires' is load rating. That said, my next set of trailer tires will likely be 'light truck' tires.
I pull my camper as much as 30k miles/year and I have spent a fortune on the 'best' trailer tires I could find. I'm over the danger and inconvenience of failed trailer tires, I literally cannot remember the last tire failure I had in a truck...
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Trailer tires pretty much suck these days. I'd say go with a 10ply (E-rated) tire and run the max recommended pressure - mine are 80psi. Look for a tire that is MADE IN THE USA, the canadian, chinese and taiwan tires I've had in the last few years all sucked.
The issue with 'passenger tires' is load rating. That said, my next set of trailer tires will likely be 'light truck' tires. I pull my camper as much as 30k miles/year and I have spent a fortune on the 'best' trailer tires I could find. I'm over the danger and inconvenience of failed trailer tires, I literally cannot remember the last tire failure I had in a truck...
The issue with 'passenger tires' is load rating. That said, my next set of trailer tires will likely be 'light truck' tires.
I pull my camper as much as 30k miles/year and I have spent a fortune on the 'best' trailer tires I could find. I'm over the danger and inconvenience of failed trailer tires, I literally cannot remember the last tire failure I had in a truck...On the other hand, it is probably not the sidewall flex that is directly causing your sway problems. It is normal for the trailer to push the truck in opposite directions with a conventional hitch. Sidewall flex contributes to this, but the aerodynamic forces of a passing truck will push you around no matter how stiff your sidewalls are.