HELP- borrowed rv from friends lots of questions

[norty1]

Originally Posted by kbouressa

We can't seem to get the cable to work we have the cord plugged in outside - for input on tv is it tv or antenna thinking it might be the tv itself

Make sure the signal amp is off. Push button next to antenna connection. Green = on, Dark= off.
Then go to tv and change input or source option on the menu for cable and re-scan for channels.

[kbouressa]

Will try that - water question on the panel it says water pump water heater lp and gas and dsi/flt/ in between then in bathroom is a aweigh that says tank heater - how do all these work and mean-just want to understand all the systems

[kbouressa]

Our tv doesn't have cable as a choice only tv or attenna

[norty1]

Originally Posted by kbouressa

Will try that - water question on the panel it says water pump water heater lp and gas and dsi/flt/ in between then in bathroom is a aweigh that says tank heater - how do all these work and mean-just want to understand all the systems

On the panel, the water pump switch is for when you don't have city water and want to use the onboard dc water pump. You need fresh water in your onboard tank and also may have to re-set some valves to (normal) in the outside utility closet.
water heater has 2 power sources. electric or propane depending on which you depress on the panel. If the wh tries to light 3 times when the gas switch is on and fails to light the red dsi/flt will stay on. That means the wh did not light on gas. Turn off and try again. dsi/flt means direct spark ignition fault

Tank heaters are for cold weather to keep your onboard tanks from freezing up.

[norty1]

Originally Posted by kbouressa

Our tv doesn't have cable as a choice only tv or attenna

Maybe someone with a Redhawk can give you some info. Sounds different from my tv.

[kbouressa]

You are all sooo helpful! You save me hours researching !!! Thank you so much ! Heading out to explore Harrisburg and Amish country my kids want to go fishing ! We live in ocean near cape cod they are going to be surprised here! Trying to find a spot

[gman03842]

Originally Posted by kbouressa

Another question - Getting gas on the road -
The service areas gas pumps seem to be st the end of the rest areas and after we pump we can't turn into parking lot so do we just leave rv at pump And go in and can you fit at regular gas stations ?

There is a book you can purchase with the title [The Next Exit} It has every exit on the Highways highlighted in RED for being RV friendly, it also list what is off every exit for stores, gas stations, etc.

Know what the height of the Motorhome is and there should be a sign stating how much clearance is under the canopy

[gman03842]

Originally Posted by kbouressa

We can't seem to get the cable to work we have the cord plugged in outside - for input on tv is it tv or antenna thinking it might be the tv itself

You will most likely have to go to menu on the TV and do a channel scan at each new location. Every Campground has a different Cable supplier.

If you have more than 1 input for the cable to attach to the motorhome, make sure you hook it up to the TV, and not satellite input

[norty1]

Originally Posted by gman03842

There is a book you can purchase with the title [The Next Exit} It has every exit on the Highways highlighted in RED for being RV friendly, it also list what is off every exit for stores, gas stations, etc.

Know what the height of the Motorhome is and there should be a sign stating how much clearance is under the canopy

Next exit is also available in a APP.

[pconroy]

Originally Posted by kbouressa

and can you fit at regular gas stations ?

Others have mentioned this too - make sure you know how high your motorhome is. Jayco says it's about 11 1/2' high.

Make sure any gas station canopy (or bridge or anything) is about 12 1/2' high or higher. Go slow!

Yes, you can fit in at most regular gas stations but sometimes getting in and our can be a really tight squeeze!

[kbouressa]

Not a fan of this part of the rv

[norty1]

Me either. When I pull in I leave a $100.00 poorer. That can eat you alive on a long trip.

[kbouressa]

Ok next question when we are finished dumping black then gray water do we hook up hose to that other hose connection outside to wash the tanks and what does tank sanitize mean on the inside near the city fixtures dials

[pconroy]

This setting is for sanitizing the fresh water tank. Nothing to do w/ Black or Grey.

Once a season, most of us add a diluted bleach solution to the fresh water tank, then fill the tank and let it sit for several hours to sanitize the tank and the lines.

Flipping the valves to that setting makes this process easier.

[pconroy]

Originally Posted by kbouressa

Ok next question when we are finished dumping black then gray water do we hook up hose to that other hose connection outside to wash the tanks

That other connection is either unmarked (on mine) or should say Black Flush. All it does is spray water into the black tank to help rinse things out.

You don't have to do this every time. I do it every third or fifth black tank dump.

If you do do it, you might want to use your non-potable (not the drinking) water hose.

Many campgrounds will have a water hose by the dump. Often it's labeled non-potable. Its that hose that's typically used to flush the black tank.

[kbouressa]

So far so good have dumped tanks every day and not had and messes thanks to all
Of you. At a friend's farm in Iowa now. Kids amazed at the farms. Another question when we
Are in the back bedroom
Occasionally we hear what sounds like a fan kick on and off. Can't figure out what that is. Noise seems
Like it is near the circuit breakers

[Doug]

Probably cooling fan on converter.

[pconroy]

Originally Posted by Doug

Probably cooling fan on converter.

Yep - that's what we hear in our Greyhawk.
Not super noisy but you can hear it when the coach is quiet.

[RAurand]

Originally Posted by kbouressa

These tips are all awesome!! Driving was good no traffic from cape cod to Harrisburg and,.... camping next to a couple who has been on the road in rv for 10 months, scored big time- he taught us how to hook all up - would never have known about that elbow that screws in to sewer . Question do you leave the hot water on all the time when camping or just when you need it. How do I know when I need propan can't find a gauge. And do you drink the water that comes from campgrounds ?

GREETINGS FROM HARRISBURG, PA
We live just off 81 exit 72.

[Bassdogs]

Surprised that this thread has gone on so far without anyone bringing the sanity of the owner into question. Loaning a practically new MH to a rookie taking 6 teenagers on a cross country trip is clearly something that no sane owner would ever do. Does this guy like you or hate you? He may be hoping you will total it and never bring it back OR that you will love it and offer to buy it. Either way you are now responsible for a fairly expensive road wagon and are allowing 6 teens to tag along who short of duct tape will not sit still for long once on the road. Between the cost of fuel and the bill at McD's you may have to turn around half way across the country. If the teens are excited at the site of a farm, hang on to your hat when you drive a few hundred miles out west and see nothing but sage grass and tumbleweeds.

Good luck and good sense. Is it your goal to return home with all 6 of the teens?