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[cognaccruiser]

Bob, something you might want to ask your dealer when you pick it up. I don't know if this is still relevant but when we used to have 5th wheels, we got a pressure reduction attachment to place in line with our fresh water supply hose. Some "camp grounds" provided fresh water that was way too high in pressure for the capabilities of the plumbing systems of some RVs. There was a risk of damaging the plumbing in our 5th wheels that we owned. Maybe this is no longer relevant but worth asking anyway.

Gary

[Bob Denman]

Thanks for that tip!
We've already purchased one...
And the drinking water hose...
And the washing hose...
And the sewer hose...
And the electrical adapters.,.
And the rubber gloves...
And the...

I thought that Spyders were expensive!

[wyliec]

Good luck, Bob, with your travels. Based on this Nostradamas prediction, times running out, and we are headed for disaster.


http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...=1#post1291376

In all seriousness, have a great time, wherever you travel to.

[HankD]

Thanks for that tip!
We've already purchased one...
And the drinking water hose...
And the washing hose...
And the sewer hose...
And the electrical adapters.,.
And the rubber gloves...
And the...

I thought that Spyders were expensive!

Don't forget the in-line water filter ......

[Bob Denman]

The rig has an in-house filtration system: should it be augmented with an additional in-line filter, that is mounted at the spigot?

[HankD]

The rig has an in-house filtration system: should it be augmented with an additional in-line filter, that is mounted at the spigot?

I always learned to use something like this:

http://www.adventurerv.net/tastepure...source=Froogle

But when I owned a small RV, I never drank out of the tank water anyway, just used it for toilet flush and shower. I carried 6 gal carboys of drinking water, also plastic water bottles. To each his own though.

[Bob Denman]

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We'll add them to the (ever-growing) list.

[cognaccruiser]

The rig has an in-house filtration system: should it be augmented with an additional in-line filter, that is mounted at the spigot?

We always used a filter at the spigot but we also used what HankD shows below. I guess we were double cautious. Others may have a different opinion.

I always learned to use something like this:

http://www.adventurerv.net/tastepure...source=Froogle

But when I owned a small RV, I never drank out of the tank water anyway, just used it for toilet flush and shower. I carried 6 gal carboys of drinking water, also plastic water bottles. To each his own though.

[Bob Denman]

It's better to be "double-cautious"; than not cautious enough!
You don't want to end up spending a trip in the bathroom!

[HankD]

It's better to be "double-cautious"; than not cautious enough!
You don't want to end up spending a trip in the bathroom!

Water tank systems in RV's tend to develop "cooties" over time, even if you are careful on what is going in (pre-filtration), and what is coming out (spigot filtration)...and do yearly chlorine flush cleaning of the system. Thus, the carboys and drinking water bottles I mentioned earlier. P.S. I need to find that "vomit emoji".....cant seem to locate it

[Bob Denman]

Water tank systems in RV's tend to develop "cooties" over time, even if you are careful on what is going in (pre-filtration), and what is coming out (spigot filtration)...and do yearly chlorine flush cleaning of the system. Thus, the carboys and drinking water bottles I mentioned earlier. P.S. I need to find that "vomit emoji".....cant seem to locate it

Any time that I hear the word "cooties": I can't help but think of the greatest song that never should be played on the radio:
"Dinah Moe Humm"...
In order to keep from offending anyone: I won't post it here!
But it's on the "Overnight Sensation" album.

[mowin]

Bob, get a RV surge guard. Many a RV inverter/converter, appliance, ECT has been fried do to a faulty electrical pedestal. Cheap insurance. Not sure if your rig is 50 or 30 amp, but dog bone adapters are a must.

Some CG's have 30 and 50 amp sites, and having a good quality adapter important. Also grab one to reduce your RV plug down to a standard 15 amp household plug for when your home unless you plan on having a RV plug wired up.
won't be able to run the A.C., but you'll have lights, TV and other low draw stuff.

[Bob Denman]

Thanks, Rob! We've been wondering just how necessary they are...
(30 amp setup...)

[r1100rider]

Bob, get a RV surge guard. Many a RV inverter/converter, appliance, ECT has been fried do to a faulty electrical pedestal. Cheap insurance. Not sure if your rig is 50 or 30 amp, but dog bone adapters are a must.

Some CG's have 30 and 50 amp sites, and having a good quality adapter important. Also grab one to reduce your RV plug down to a standard 15 amp household plug for when your home unless you plan on having a RV plug wired up.
won't be able to run the A.C., but you'll have lights, TV and other low draw stuff.

and don't leave it plugged in 24/7 at home no mater what they tell you the inverter/chargers they use will boil your coach battery's in time

[vided]

What a flood of great tips.

if your hooked up to external water ( city, camp grounds), don't leave it connected at bed time or when your out. The pressure switch could break and you can have a flood.
don't ask how I know both times

[Bob Denman]

A "flood" of great tips...

on another one!

[HankD]

A "flood" of great tips...

on another one!

The recent thread entitled "Rats" on the Forum reminded me of another Tip. See my response on that thread....it applies in spades for RV's

[Bob Denman]

Thanks!

[oldgoat]

By the time you have all of these recommended accessories you will need the optional upgrade to a Caterpillar V-20 turbo diesel engine to pull it all.

[Bob Denman]

That V-10 gas engine has the beans to pull a 26,000 pound Class-A rig: mine won't even make it break into a decent sweat.

[Trbayth]

So Bob you know the rules about pictures around here, right?

Just makin' sure!

[Bob Denman]

On August 26th: Camera.gif

[PrairieSpyder]

I want to see some pics of the Spyder inside the garage. And a series of pics as you put it in there. I'm interested about the ramp length/angle.

[Bob Denman]

I'm not going to have the RT-L available for about three Months or so...
But my guess is that I'll need some extra "Helper ramps"; to lessen the attack angles.
I've already got them ready!

[pegasus1300]

I guess I am getting blind in my old age but I don't see any mention of what make and model you bought. I am very excited about your purchase. Cynthia and I are looking at a new trailer.Our 30 footer was too big for her so we are looking at something smaller about 22 feet.