Re: [A/S] Almost a Thousand Questions...

[George Humphrey <george@xxxxxxxxx>]

I will try to help a little on some of the questions.
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>1.      Holding Tanks - The holding tank labeled 'wash' is the grey
>water tank I assume?
Yes

>2.      Sewer Hose Storage ­ With the modest room in the rear storage
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My '89 has storage in the rear bumper with a hole on the right side to 
insert the elbow, then I compress the hose as I install it along the rear 
side of the area, just in front of the bumper. If I compress it enough it 
will fit across the area just one time, thus leaving the rest of the area 
for other items. I also keep a pair of gloves in there for handling the 
sewer hose.


>3.      Backing Up - Is there any reference material out there
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No one is born knowing how to back, everyone has to learn sometime, even us 
men. hi hi  Take the trailer to a shopping mall on the weekend that has 
extra parking not in use. Sit up some pylons or use the marks for parking 
spaces. Practice using the outside rear view mirrors, do not hang your head 
out the window and try to back. If you have a spouse available, let them 
also practice. However, don't either spouse tell the other how to do it, 
that can cause problems. ;-)
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>6.      Beds ­ Our mattresses were modest when new, and are now a
>little past their prime.  Are there suggestions for improving the
>comfort?
We replaced our complete bed with a standard queen size bed with a great 
set of springs and pillow top mattress. We sleep like we are at home. ;-)

>7.      Heavy Objects ­ When towing, I assume that heavier objects,
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Always secure heavy objects on the floor so they cannot move in any 
direction. You would be surprised what damage a road like IH30 in Arkansas 
can do to a trailer.

>8.      Awning ­ I extended the awning (A&E).  Worked great but
>living with the one I have.  It just seems low…)

The lower the awning the bigger the shade when the sun is at an angle. 
Learn to love it. hi hi

>9.      Wheel Blocking ­ It seems to me that everyone should be

>Always block the wheels before  disconnecting from the tow vehicle.

>10.     Stabilizer Blocks ­ We have the rear stabilizers only.  I put

>Ours has one on each corner and they do a pretty good job. I roll them 
>down until the seem very solid and then give them a half turn more.
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>OK, sorry about the long message.  An answer to just one of these

Questions are a lot better and cheaper way to learn than not asking. Have fun.

George
'89 Excella 29'
'95 F-350 Crew Cab Long Bed Train