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06-24-2013, 08:49 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: West Sand Lake
Posts: 267
M.O.C. #10232
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Simple Solution For Simple Problems
Not sure how popular Wal-Mart Swim Noodles are among MOC'ers, but thought I would pass on a few uses I have found for them.
I wanted a way to eliminate a trip to the local emergency room while camping so put these on the bedroom slide:
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Was looking for a way to take some of the weight of the TV off the wall support and transfer it to the counter top:
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And the latest, every time we travel, and want to use the microwave, the glass plate is somewhere in there other than where it is supposed to be: The noodle was cut just 1/4" longer than the distance from the glass plate to the top of the MW.
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Any other uses?
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06-24-2013, 09:45 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Lafayette
Posts: 186
M.O.C. #13257
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The first idea is actually an excellent idea. Had I done that when we had our Coachmen, I wouldn't have needed to have 5 staples put in my head. But then, I wouldn't be able to say I have a zipper head either.
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06-24-2013, 10:25 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Arroyo City
Posts: 3,110
M.O.C. #13395
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The guy giving me the walk around on pre delivery told me at least 6 times not to walk into one of the living room slides. I made it 3 days before I managed to walk into one. I made a trip to Wally World right away and bought a couple swim noodles. I don't know how many times they saved my head, but sure worth all the $3 I spent on them
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06-24-2013, 10:36 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: New Bern
Posts: 4,372
M.O.C. #8728
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I've had the swim noodle on the bedroom slide from the beginning. Saved my noggin many a time.
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06-24-2013, 11:01 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Silverton
Posts: 489
M.O.C. #11144
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I like the microwave solution. Never had the pleasure of having to go to the hospital for running into the corner of the slide out but made them anyway...
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06-24-2013, 11:12 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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Like the microwave idea. Noticed someone with the noodles on their slideout when we still had a TT so those went on when we bought it. I also use them to go around the ladder on the back of the rig to protect it from my other ladder and protect my bike from both when we travel.
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06-24-2013, 12:09 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Rock Island
Posts: 1,074
M.O.C. #10457
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Microwave In previous coach bounced around, we had to reset the turntable in the microwave every time we moved, good idea. We use the noodles for corner of bedroom slide. Have family member that had to get stitches from a neighboring rig slide-out corner so we were forewarned when starting RVing.
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06-26-2013, 06:32 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Pagosa Springs
Posts: 3,711
M.O.C. #3120
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Great ideas!
We use the noodles cut to length in the refrigerator...more convenient than the springy things.
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06-26-2013, 01:39 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: South
Posts: 2,499
M.O.C. #5140
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Started out with the noodles on the bedroom slide and after a year fulltiming, got rid of them...but have hit my head a choke of times since.
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06-26-2013, 01:52 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Pagosa Springs
Posts: 3,711
M.O.C. #3120
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by snfexpress
Started out with the noodles on the bedroom slide and after a year fulltiming, got rid of them...but have hit my head a choke of times since.
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After banging my head, I usually look around to make sure no one saw my stupid act!
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06-27-2013, 02:41 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake Gaston
Posts: 8,773
M.O.C. #12156
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I have one of those great telescopic ladders, and use noodles on the steps to protect the rig when working.
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06-27-2013, 03:43 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Copperas Cove
Posts: 1,426
M.O.C. #12096
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I usually remember to put my noodle on the bedroom slide AFTER I bang my head during set up.
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06-27-2013, 04:32 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Land O Lakes
Posts: 2,751
M.O.C. #7753
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Dont forget to REMOVE them before you run the slide in, it bends the heck out of the fascia.
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06-27-2013, 08:57 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Omaha
Posts: 6,750
M.O.C. #7560
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Sounds like experience speaking there Dave!  I also use a noodle cut down and put on the front of the hitch pin to warn me not to cut the corner to close. One on the pin itself is a good idea also. Don't ask me how I know. No stitches but a pretty good headache afterwards! 
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06-28-2013, 01:50 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Hixson
Posts: 3,436
M.O.C. #11397
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We like to leave our entry door open and just use the screen door (which has lexan on it) except on cold days. I cut a short piece of noodle to put on the latch that holds the door open so the door won't rattle on a windy day. Has to be a tight fit.
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07-03-2013, 02:58 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Layton
Posts: 1,048
M.O.C. #666
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thanks for the tip. I went to Wal Mart and bought 3 noodles. One for the slide and 2 to slip over my water hose for fresh water that sits in the sun all day.
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07-05-2013, 10:21 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Roswell
Posts: 627
M.O.C. #12028
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We use them on bedroom slide, refrig, microwave, these other ideas are great, but as soon as CW see's this thread, they are going to stock them and as $27.99 and let them install for $34.00.........just sayin
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07-05-2013, 10:42 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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Just had to deal with working in the basement (convenience center side) and slipped a couple of spares cut for the bedroom slide over the bottom of the doors to keep the wind from whacking me with the door.
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2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
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07-05-2013, 10:43 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Land O Lakes
Posts: 2,751
M.O.C. #7753
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Every Wally I have been in in the last month has them for 4.99
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07-05-2013, 12:29 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Englewood
Posts: 3,095
M.O.C. #164
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I have mounted one on wall in Garage to protect Car door edge when opening
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