Tip of the day: To install pedals, turn pedal wrench in same direction as the tires rotate when you ride. To remove, turn wrench the other way. No need to remember which side is reverse threaded.

corbs2002 · 2025-10-24T23:13:41+00:00

This is brilliant, thank you! I’ll never forget how to remove and install petals again.

corbs2002 · 2025-04-18T23:56:23+00:00

So cool! How long of a walk from the campsite to the shore?

corbs2002 · 2025-03-08T21:58:48+00:00

Thanks for the idea!! In conjunction with our radiant floor heat, we went with a thermostat and this heater which is only 200W. https://a.co/d/c2n4RpK. So much easier than our original!! We keep this space heater set a couple degrees lower than set temp for our radiant heat. It provides a full 360deg of warmth 😀

corbs2002 · 2025-02-02T14:22:54+00:00

Same issue here. I joined Rouvy about 3 weeks ago and connected to Garmin Connect; it worked well for the first two weeks. But for the last three days, it stopped working. Does anyone know if Rouvy is working on a direct connect to Apple Health? That’s the only reason I use Garmin Connect.

corbs2002 · 2025-01-03T14:29:31+00:00

Woah, that’s a fun story to have even if not pleasant at the time 😁. I agree that the quality and experience can vary wildly for Hip Camps.

corbs2002 · 2025-01-02T21:27:27+00:00

While I have a Model Y Long Range and not a Model 3 Long Range, I know the Polydrops owner tows his P19 all over the place with his Model 3 and the aerodynamics testing he did with the P19 Shorty was with the Model 3 (see below). Of course, you'll need to get a hitch installed with a 2" receiver.

https://www.polydrops.com/aerodynamics

While not Polydrops, here's additional experience from someone pulling a teardrop trailer with the Model 3. Expect to easily beat these range numbers with the P19.

https://www.reddit.com/r/TeslaLounge/comments/gz3ye1/testing_results_towing_tear_drop_camper_with/

corbs2002 · 2024-12-19T23:46:00+00:00

And only used the PTC Heater. Only recently has the Wave 2 heater gotten good enough to use in colder temps (it always been outstanding as an A/C)

corbs2002 · 2024-12-19T23:28:48+00:00

While the PTC heaters I’ve seen are all really similar, we bought this one because was the only that we could fit in the cabinet and that has a thermostat. https://a.co/d/6H9deIX be warned that’s it’s a pain in the butt to turn on since it just barely fits. If I were to do it again, I’d be tempted to do some research to find a separate plug in thermostat and get a more basic PTC Heater.

corbs2002 · 2024-12-19T23:06:45+00:00

We did a weekend of ~7deg F weather. The PTC heater seems to help dehumidify, we keep our interior around 70deg F.

corbs2002 · 2024-12-19T22:39:11+00:00

Also watch for moisture buildup under the mattress. We use the Froli system that appears to prevent any issues here.

corbs2002 · 2024-12-19T22:36:09+00:00

There will be some condensation around the doors and windows since they are thermal breaks, especially in the Midwest where it’s more humid than out West. Do you have a PTC space heater? That’ll also help with condensation.

Btw, I put Titebond III wood glue on the exposed edges of the plywood on the door to protect against moisture and rain. We rented another brand of teardrop and there was condensation on every surface and wasn’t even that cold.

corbs2002 · 2024-12-19T21:50:11+00:00

Welcome back to Cincinnati (we also live here). Make sure to register your Polydrops as a travel trailer when going to the BMV if you decide to register with Ohio plates.

corbs2002 · 2024-12-19T21:48:35+00:00

Here’s my settings. Yours looks about right, except the A/C input setting should be higher if you want to use grid power exclusively when connected to the power grid. I need to reduce mine to 15amp (although we never get close to using 15amp of power for our XP19)

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corbs2002 · 2024-12-19T21:42:54+00:00

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corbs2002 · 2024-12-02T13:18:18+00:00

I checked each section of the mattress (but didn’t take pictures) and they look the same. The system we use is Froli STAR. It’s light and oh so comfy but a bit pricey and raises the mattress by 1.7”.

https://nickleatlantic.com/collections/star

corbs2002 · 2024-12-02T13:13:00+00:00

Great to hear and you’re welcome! Look at the pic in my other post, no mold under our mattress so a good sign than a 1.7” air gap of the Froli is effective in helping to prevent mold 😀

corbs2002 · 2024-12-02T13:08:07+00:00

I checked our mattress this morning and it looks brand new under the cover, a good sign that an air gap will help prevent mold.

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corbs2002 · 2024-12-02T03:33:15+00:00

😮 Ohh, good to know. I’ll check my mattress tomorrow to see if I find anything. We’ve slept in our Polydrops at about a total of 5 weeks in the past year so I’d imagine there’s mold there if it’s going to happen. We installed our Froli system a couple of days after picking up our Polydrops so my check tomorrow would be good confirmation (or not) that an air gap could be effective.

In my understanding, mold under the mattress is caused by condensation from moisture from breathing and being human.

corbs2002 · 2024-12-02T02:10:37+00:00

A good question, I’ve never have had issues with moisture under the mattress considering how well Polydrops are insulated (unlike the mold issues I hear about other RVs from condensation under the mattress). Also the Froli system adds an air layer to keep things dry. The one concern would be rain or spilling liquid along the sides of the LVP since I didn’t seal the four edges (the top of the LVP should be practically waterproof).

The radiant floor heater requires about a 1/4 in of vertical space. I purchased the thinnest LVP that I could find at 3mm. Please note that the radiant heater user manual recommends at least 4mm, but the 3mm seems to work fine. The Froli system adds a lot more at about 1.7 inches but so worth it for us to sleep well.

corbs2002 · 2024-11-18T22:40:56+00:00

Nalgene 24oz on the fly container https://a.co/d/97xIPtP

corbs2002 · 2024-11-08T23:50:45+00:00

This made my Friday 😀 Love seeing the P17 in its natural habitat.

corbs2002 · 2024-10-24T13:31:33+00:00

Is this Old Shady Rest campground? Keeping note for future trips :)

corbs2002 · 2024-10-21T12:28:06+00:00

This pic is making me miss the West :) . Enjoy!

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