Kevin H

We chose to take this summer off from Yellowstone and travel to Alaska. Still hoping the US/Canada border opens so we can head up. When we are in bear country we each have two cans of bear spray. I know we can take properly labeled bear spray across the border but I have not seen guidelines on how many canisters one can take across. Anyone have input on this?

Thanks everyone. Yah, I am going to have a fun day underneath the rig - again! I replaced the valve seals recently. The black is smooth and fine, the gray is extremely hard to push in and out and the tank is not holding fluids. I think the seals did not seat properly. That's what prompted my question. I figured that since I will be under there I'd upgrade if possible. The really high end units, New Horizon, Spacecraft etc, come to mind. Do they use the Valterra devices too? I don't think a macerator is in the stars for me at this time.

I have the ubiquitous Valterra dump valves on my 2013 Montana. The seals need replacing. If I'm gonna crawl around under there I may as well upgrade if there are better options. Any suggestions for higher quality valves?

I, like everyone else, was shocked to get my email today. I've read quite a few postings from fellow RVers who will be inconvenienced by this. Many folks are angry as they list the steps involved to get their mail and personal business back in order. Even a cry for someone to be jailed. We may all lose some funds in our postage accounts and account fees. But you know what, my inconvenience is a pittance of what Terri and her crew must be facing right now. Imagine suddenlyl loosing your job in a little town like Madison... I am going to use my energy to pray and hope for their recovery from this. My inconvenience pales in comparison. Just saying...

I am putting together a solar system for my van. Considering 400 watts. Looking at solar panels and looking for ideas. Is it better to have a single large panel or multiple smaller panels? One thing I am not clear on: Shade - why does shading a small portion of a panel compromise so much of the entire panel's output?

In the past we volunteered at state parks. Last year we took the winter off. Kinda like that!! I am a Ranger in Yellowstone during the summer.

Don't know about the 2015 Rams, but my 2011 is weird in that it must be moving before it will send a signal to the brakes. Nothing registers on a tester unless the truck is in motion. Try plugging in yours and see what happens when the truck is in motion.

I don't know gang. A 1-2% issue rate doesn't seem out of line in a mass produced industry. That also equates to a 98-99% issue free rate. Certainly, Lippert strives for 100%, just like all manufacturers. If they instituted a major QA department, assuming they have not, they may be able to get the numbers down to 1%. I am not sure that would be a fiscally efficient move for the company. Those of you who have had businesses chime in. I would like to hear what you think from a business perspective. No matter what, there are going to be issues. I for one, am impressed that they go the extra mile and fix the issues post-warranty. I have no statistics to support the numbers mentioned, other than posts on this forum. Regardless, as a Lippert owner, I do not feel they are out of line - as long as it is someone else's that fails On a side note - perhaps I should start another topic - How does a consumer inspect a frame for weaknesses prior to failure? If I looked at mine, I would not have a clue what to look for.

Shergry - Are you in Round Rock yet? Where is your ice cream trailer? I'm always up for some ice cream!!! -- Kevin