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Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 02-17-2024, 09:16 PM
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Views: 303,033
Posted By bristol5.0
St. George State Park, FL

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Our favorite Winter Escape campground!
Forum: General Escape 01-14-2024, 07:27 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 5,286
Posted By bristol5.0
Jan 24-31.

Jan 24-31.
Forum: General Escape 01-08-2024, 08:16 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 5,286
Posted By bristol5.0
2024 Winter Sojourn

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Arrived yesterday at Crooked River SP, GA after a 3+ day drive down from Portland, ME. Dewinterized, shop for some supplies and organized the 5.0 TA. We are ready to begin our 2 month winter...
Forum: Escape RVs Wanted 11-14-2023, 08:47 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,558
Posted By bristol5.0
This is the TV...

This is the TV mount:https://www.amazon.com/Master-Mounts-Locking-Cantilever-extension/dp/B000FPZLUE/
We glued and screwed 2 blocks (1x3) through the wall framing. Its plenty strong enough for most...
Forum: Escape RVs Wanted 11-13-2023, 05:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,558
Posted By bristol5.0
We purchased this 12V Supersonic TV with built in...

We purchased this 12V Supersonic TV with built in DVD player just before we picked up our 2021 5.0 TA in Sumas: https://www.amazon.com/SuperSonic-Widescreen-Compatible-Built-24-Inch/dp/B007GFD3EW/...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 10-16-2023, 08:42 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,417
Posted By bristol5.0
I agree with occer and the rubber damping pads....

I agree with occer and the rubber damping pads. There is a noticeable amount of slack between the hitch and rails without the pads. The pads reduce the slack and dampen the movement of the hitch. I...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 10-16-2023, 08:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,303
Posted By bristol5.0
King PAW

I used the KING PAW model with switch/thermostat mounted on the unit. They are widely available - I got mine from Amazon. It is designed for mounting to standard residential wall framing. I...
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 10-14-2023, 07:29 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,015
Posted By bristol5.0
We've been to Highland Hammocks a few times. Its...

We've been to Highland Hammocks a few times. Its one of the easiest SP to get a reservation in south FL. I agree with all that C&G in FL recommended and would add there are quite a few nice nature...
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 10-13-2023, 08:37 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,015
Posted By bristol5.0
When we bought our Casita ten years ago, we...

When we bought our Casita ten years ago, we picked it up in Rice, TX and went down to South Padre Island and spent the next 2 months tracing the Gulf Coast clockwise. On our way to the Everglades we...
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 10-12-2023, 08:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,015
Posted By bristol5.0
The nights of 1/24/2024 to 1/31/2024. We're...

The nights of 1/24/2024 to 1/31/2024. We're squeezing into site 97. We were in 96 last winter.
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 10-12-2023, 10:27 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,015
Posted By bristol5.0
We’ve been camping in the Florida area in winter...

We’ve been camping in the Florida area in winter for about ten years since our retirements, first with our Casita and now with our 5.0 TA. We leave New England in early January and spend 2 months in...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 10-09-2023, 07:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,303
Posted By bristol5.0
Load management device

I installed a 120 V King electric heater in our 5.0 trailer. It fits the need for gentle quiet heat for our type of camping: 3 seasons in the Northeast and winter in the Florida panhandle. It has a...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 10-09-2023, 04:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 540
Posted By bristol5.0
There doesn't seem to be room for a flex coupling...

There doesn't seem to be room for a flex coupling or a HepVo valve. My 5.0 is at a storage site and I need to make an accurate inspection. Perhaps Fernco 90 elbows could be used, but I was hoping...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 10-09-2023, 11:31 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 540
Posted By bristol5.0
5.0 Bathroom plumbing

Our 2021 5.0 came from ETI with a flexible Fernco coupling on the gray tank outlet on the dump valve side as well as support for the 1-1/2" ABS pipe. We haven't had any problems with any of the other...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 08-10-2023, 08:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 697
Posted By bristol5.0
This is the valve I referenced. The replacement...

This is the valve I referenced. The replacement kit usually comes with a new flange seal:
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We have the shutoff valve that David mentioned. We checked that area first.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 08-10-2023, 07:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 697
Posted By bristol5.0
It seems the most likely cause is the water...

It seems the most likely cause is the water supply to the toilet. We had a small leak at the back of the toilet at the supply valve. It's known to be problematic. Replacing the valve is not...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 07-29-2023, 06:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 492
Posted By bristol5.0
I recently replaced the tie down units on my...

I recently replaced the tie down units on my kitchen window that were broken when the shade fell down during travel and broke both of them. I used the same source as 7Gentex, and also included the...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 07-10-2023, 09:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,214
Posted By bristol5.0
We also mounted our TV on the same wall (not...

We also mounted our TV on the same wall (not reinforced.) Our mount is similar to David's - Master Mounts 404L:...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 07-07-2023, 05:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,426
Posted By bristol5.0
69336 The same hinge on our 5.0 broke after a...

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The same hinge on our 5.0 broke after a travel day. The door had opened and the top hinge completely severed and the bottom severely twisted, probably due to extreme torque of the open door....
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 06-25-2023, 07:44 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,426
Posted By bristol5.0
The same hinge broke on my 5.0. I found an exact...

The same hinge broke on my 5.0. I found an exact replacement at ACE hardware. I think they are commonly available. I also fixed the root cause of failure by replacing some latches with these, below....
Forum: Towing and Hitching 06-01-2023, 09:04 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 876
Posted By bristol5.0
I installed a Curt rail kit for my 2019 F150 with...

I installed a Curt rail kit for my 2019 F150 with 6.5 ft bed. Both Reese and Curt make kits with no drilling that utilize existing holes and access areas. Both make 2 versions of the no-drill kit....
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 05-31-2023, 02:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 689
Posted By bristol5.0
We've traveled about 12,000 miles since picking...

We've traveled about 12,000 miles since picking up our 5.0 in Sumas on 4/2021. We always keep the table up while traveling and put it to one side to hold cushions, etc on the dinette seat. It's...
Forum: Campgrounds, Waysides and Resorts 01-12-2023, 06:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,086
Posted By bristol5.0
Unfortunately, we are leaving Friday AM for Salt...

Unfortunately, we are leaving Friday AM for Salt Spring Campground, Ocala NF.
Forum: Campgrounds, Waysides and Resorts 01-11-2023, 08:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,086
Posted By bristol5.0
Crooked River, Georgia SP

Usually our first camping spot on our winter southern getaway is Anastasia SP in St. Augustine, FL. This year we stayed at Crooked River SP in GA on the FL border for 3 days. We really liked the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 12-18-2022, 09:24 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,352
Posted By bristol5.0
I've been using this device and find it makes my...

I've been using this device and find it makes my 5.0 very stable and it's very easy to use. The length of the lever arms need to be adjusted so that by stepping down it expands the chocks firmly...
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