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[Bseek]

Sagebrush - not sure I understand what your device does. I use a water thief for any spigot that doesn't have threads.

 

http://www.ebay.com/...&chn=ps&lpid=82

 

Less than $5.

Edited by Bseek, 10 September 2015 - 08:51 PM.

[Wandering Sagebrush]

Sagebrush - not sure I understand what your device does. I use a water thief for any spigot that doesn't have threads.

 

http://www.ebay.com/...&chn=ps&lpid=82

 

Less than $5.

 

 

It just screws into the threads on the spigot.   They are pipe threads on that side, then the hose screws onto the brass fitting.   

 

The water thief that I saw had to be held against the spigot if the brass insert was missing.   Note the photo in your link between the spigot and water thief, you'll see a bit of brass.  That piece is usually missing at campground around here.

[Advmoto18]

Sagebrush - not sure I understand what your device does. I use a water thief for any spigot that doesn't have threads.

 

http://www.ebay.com/...&chn=ps&lpid=82

 

Less than $5.

 

THANKS for that!

 

I've been to too many campgrounds that have the threaded section broken off the spigot.  This will help!  While I know some spigots are intentionally broken by management to keep folks from filliing their camper's water tank, yet, some are simply broken.

[RC Pilot Jim]

Hoyden,

Attend the Fall owners rally in Julian, Calif - see and visit with 30 owners and their rigs...Lots of ideas to help new campers

load up or cut down on the "stuff" they carry. 

[hoyden]

Hoyden,

Attend the Fall owners rally in Julian, Calif - see and visit with 30 owners and their rigs...Lots of ideas to help new campers

load up or cut down on the "stuff" they carry. 

 

I wish I could! But I'm already taking a week off work for Thanksgiving, and my Fleet won't be done by Oct anyway (crossing my fingers and toes and my pugs' paws that it'll be done and installed before Thanksgiving week so I can drive from Az over to my family in Illinois for the holiday.

Very long-shot, but a girl can dream.... )

[Bombsight]

I'd just like to add that, when the trip is over .... emptying out all of your water from the FWC tank could be a big mistake, if for some reason (radiator problems), you might need it.

The little bit of difference in gas milage, or whatever, isnt worth not making it home at all.

 

Hang on to it!

Edited by Bombsight, 12 September 2015 - 02:53 AM.

[WyoIDI]

A hitch mounted cargo tray/basket thing with a permanently attached weather resistant rubbermaid container has been one of my most helpful items for the camper.  I can toss all the dirty or wet items like dutch ovens, water fill up hose, fire grill, dog food dishes, charcoal, etc. in the container and not have to worry about it sliding around making a mess in the camper.  I mounted it with plywood cut to match the bottom of the container and bolts run through the wood, plastic, and expanded steel of the cargo basket.  I left a couple holes empty to act as drains if need be.  It has been super solid and we still have room on the other side of the tray for other bulky items to strap down (coolers, firewood, game meat, you name it).   It also makes a nice "porch" too for getting in and out of the  camper.

[WyoIDI]

pretty simple, I cut a piece of plywood that sits in the bottom of the bin and ran bolts thru everything to secure it.  The bungee keeps the lid on.

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[Kolockum]

Tear-Aid Vinyl Repair Patch. Probably don't need it with a new camper but very useful with my 13 year old camper. 

 

Anybody mention small broom and dust pan? 

[hoyden]

Tear-Aid Vinyl Repair Patch. Probably don't need it with a new camper but very useful with my 13 year old camper. 

 

Anybody mention small broom and dust pan? 

 

Both good ideas! 

I was wondering yesterday if bringing along a fully-charged dust buster would be useful for weekend trips. 

 

Bombsight: interesting note on the water! I'll keep that in mind!