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

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> 1.   Holding Tanks - The holding tank labeled 'wash' is the grey 
> water tank I assume?>


I guess.... my black tank says "Main"

> 
> 2.   Sewer Hose Storage – With the modest room in the rear storage 
> of our 25 footer, are there sanitary and/or enlightened techniques 
> for storing the sewer hose once it is clean, yet wet?<


Yes, go to any RV place and buy a PVC sewer hose storage pipe and have it 
riveted under the trailer. That's where mine is.
The PVC has a little door thing that closes when the "stinky slinky" is in 
residence. Actually, any pyc with a cap will do, it's just thet the RV ones 
have places to secure the pipe to the trailer.   

> 
> 3.   Backing Up - Is there any reference material out there 
> on `idiot-proof trailer backing and parking technique'? >


Okay, backing up is easy if you remember one thing. Before you start backing 
think of the way you would turn the wheel to put the  back of the truck where 
you want the trailer to go... then turn the wheel the other way....the way 
you think is wrong.
Start backing very slowly, when you are screwing up it won't be obvious to 
other campers.  If you do screw up you have to know how much we appreciate 
the entertainment.

> 
> 4.   Windows – Our little dream had been allowed to sit (covered) 
> in the Texas heat for about 16 months.  All the outside windows were 
> glued shut as the window seals had stuck to the window.  Some came 
> open after hard work.  What is the answer on averting this problem?>


I'll be interested the answer to this myself.

> 
> 6.   Beds – Our mattresses were modest when new, and are now a little past 
> their prime.  Are there suggestions for improving the comfort?>


Get comfortable mattresses... a real ones.

> 
> 7.   Heavy Objects – When towing, I assume that heavier objects, 
> like our little TV, should be stored on the floor or in the tow 
> vehicle.  Are there any available guidelines (via Internet, book, 
> etc.) that I can use to study-up a little on practical trailer towing 
> common sense?<


I keep all my heavy stuff where it lives, except the bronze sculpture....it 
rides on the bed.  For the tvs I have them sitting on museum putty..... 
thenone also has TVGrips holding it and the other has a big bungee over the 
top and down to two eye screws on the dresser  top. 

> 
> 8.   Awning – I extended the awning (A&E).  Worked great but 
> seemed a little low given my motor home experinence.  Is there advice 
> on manufacturer and style to get it up a little?  (Btw, I don't mind 
> living with the one I have.  It just seems low…)>


Does the door clear it when opened?  If so, it's no too low. Be sure to keep 
one side (the rear) a bit lower than the front.... sp rain doesn't pool.

> 
> 9.   Wheel Blocking – It seems to me that everyone should be 
> blocking their trailer wheels every time they park.  This was not 
> obvious to me at first, but soon dawned on me…so I did.>


I bought 18 wheeler big rubber chocks. I use them anytime I'm unhooking the 
tow vehicle from the trailer.

> 
> 10.   Stabilizer Blocks – We have the rear stabilizers only.  I put 
> them down (on gravel), but they did not seem to help all that much.  
> My assumption is to upgrade.  Right?>


I live alone in the trailer so I've never needed to use mine.

> Hunter