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Linda, My thought process was that the black water flush system is an open system and therefore would not build excessive pressure in the RV plumbing. In fact, the more pressure, perhaps the better at flushing out the black tank. But to be safe, I decided to regulate the pressure there also. Al

Thanks everyone! I think to be safe I'll regulate the pressure prior to the "Y". And yes Kurt, the backflow preventer is for the black flush connection. JBH: I get what you are saying, thank you. Once I get the camper home I'm going to take a hard look to see if I can install a hard-wired Progressive unit and order accordingly. I'm fairly confident I'll have enough room. Al

Thanks Kirk. Do I need to concern myself with regulating the pressure to the black water flush or am I overthinking this? In other words should the regulator come before or after the Y fitting? This tester and surge protector combo https://www.amazon.com/dp/B088D5PWFB?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1 was on sale for $35 so I bought it just to get through the remainder of this season. Once I physically have the camper I'll be able to determine if I can hard wire a unit in. Have this one saved in my shopping cart: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002UC6RSA/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_7?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&th=1 I have some like new 50 amp accessories left over from my 5er, lol. Al

Good morning, In two days we are taking possession of our new travel trailer and taking it out locally next week for a shakedown. Not a high end unit, just a weekend couples camper. Specifically, a 2023 Forest River Surveyor 203RKLE. In addition to a surge protector, I purchased a water pressure regulator and am looking for recommendations as to what pressure to set it at. Also, is there a need to regulate the pressure on the black water flush? This is my fourth (and hopefully final) camper but it's the first one with a black water flush system. Thanks in advance. Al

Hi Larry, I have the RDS 40 gallon shown here: https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_541559_541559?cm_mmc=Housefile-_-RECEIVED-_-707-_-CONF I purchased it through Northern Tool and that's who told me that I could not use a transfer pump on it. But I think you are correct and that I should be able to. I'll give RDS a call. Thanks, Al

Update: I took SWharton's advice and went to my local Advance Auto Parts, about 5 miles from home. They found a single code "P0461" which in short states: "The P0461 code indicates that the voltage input signal at the fuel level sensor is incorrect and does not match the actual amount of fuel in the car’s gas tank. The P0461 code means that the car’s computer has detected a discrepancy between what the fuel gauge reads and the actual amount of fuel in the tank. Fuel level in the tank is read in voltage, usually around 5 volts. If the reference voltage reading varies from what the manufacturer has preset into the computer, it will set a code." This page goes into much more depth: https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/diagnostic-trouble-code-dtc-p0461-fuel-level-sensor-circuit-range-performance-by-valerie-johnston On the way home, about a mile from the house, the check engine light shut off. I called the auxiliary tank manufacturer to see if I the tank I purchased could be fitted with a transfer pump and of course, it cannot. The guy I talked to guessed that the fuel gauge came back to life when the auxiliary tank ran out and my main tank started dropping. I got the impression he's heard this problem before. He suggested starting out with the auxiliary tank closed and then open the valve when the main tank gets to 3/4 or lower. I guess the gravity feed rate is pretty slow. I got another trip coming in late August so I'll give it a go. Thanks, Al

Thanks! I didn't know one could do that. You mean like Autozone?

Back in September I bought a 5th wheel for my GF and I to use occasionally in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic area. She still has to work for another year or two and can only get up to a week at a time off. A month later I purchased a 2019 Chevy Silverado 3500 HD. My first Diesel. This past spring, in anticipation of our first trip, I installed a 40 gallon, gravity fed auxiliary fuel tank. I used the recommended install kit and it was an easy process. I tested it by filling the primary tank and put about 10 gallons in the auxiliary. I didn't need the extra fuel to go from Frederick MD to Ocean City but I thought it was pretty cool to travel over 100 miles pulling the 5er before the fuel gauge dropped below full. Anyway, I thought I was good to go. Last Wednesday I filled both tanks for a 260 mile trip to a COE Lake Campground in West Virginia. Those mountains did a number on my mileage. By the time I pulled into the campground, my fuel gauge had just nudged from the full mark. Again, everything worked fine. Now for the issue: Yesterday, on the way home I was set with both tanks full and we must have been about an hour into the trip when I noticed my fuel gauge read empty! The low fuel warning light wasn't on just the gauge was as low as it can go. We pulled into a rest area and checked the auxiliary tank and it was full. I also shut off and restarted the truck but the fuel gauge returned to empty. With nothing more to do we continued our journey home. About 100 miles from home the check engine light came on and approximately 50 miles from home I noticed the fuel gauge read full again! This morning, the check engine light remains on (of course) and the fuel gauge is just a bump below full. My email from OnStar reads: "An issue with the Engine and Transmission System in your 2019 Chevrolet Silverado has been detected. Please service your vehicle within 7 days." I have a Thursday morning appointment at the dealer. In the meantime, I'd appreciate any thoughts on what may have happened to make the gauge hiccup. Thank you, Al

I envy you guys that have full timed so many years with so many adventures. If you look at my account, you will see that I joined this forum in 2007. My wife and I had thoughts of me retiring in 2010, selling our house and hitting the road. Unfortunately, in 2008 my wife was diagnosed with cancer and everything changed. When she died two years later, the only thing I could think of to do was to throw myself into the remaining years of my career. I lived in Pennsylvania and worked for the Federal Government. I was offered a promotion in Washington DC and moved to Maryland in 2012. Five years later, I was forced to retire in Jan. 2017, at age 57 (Mandatory retirement age for Federal Law Enforcement Officers). Since then, I have been fortunate enough to have someone new in my life who is willing to explore the full time RV lifestyle. Unfortunately, she is a year and a half from retirement. However, she has been very encouraging in regards to this volunteering adventure. She knows I'm following my dream. Al

Back in the early 80's I was stationed at Ellsworth Air Force Base and lived in Rapid City. I loved the Black Hills area (except during winter) and would like to get back out there at some point. If and when we decide to go full time, there are a lot of places out west I'd look for volunteer opportunities. One of the reasons I applied at Cape Lookout is that it is only 7 hours from our stick and bricks in Maryland. My GF has lots of vacation time and is already planning some trips to come down and stay with me. Also, it wouldn't be a problem for me to come home occasionally on my days off. Al

Kirk, Your posts on this forum coupled with your personal RV web site have been a huge inspiration for wanting to do this! Thank you. Al

Long time lurker here looking for a small taste of the fulltime lifestyle. I was just selected as a Visitor Center Docent at Cape Lookout National Seashore. My report date is August 25th with an end date of Nov 15th. The volunteer campground has full hookups and is located directly behind the Visitors Center on Harkers Island. This will be my first volunteer gig. My girlfriend has one more year until retirement but has given me the green light to go off on this adventure. Really looking forward to this! Al