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RE: Firearms & the Class A
I think there have been several informative web sites for those concerned with original premise of this thread... "What are the laws regarding transporting firearms in a class A?"
There were several links posted some where just different links to the same information...Here are the what appears the to key ones.
Build a reciprocity map
Gunlaws
PDF file information by State
Since these web sites seem provide definitive information answering the OP's question I am going to close this thread rather than having to keep after the thread to keep it on track
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12/01/08 07:00pm |
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RE: Firearms & the Class A
Click here
Thanks for posting this... Looks to be very complete and appears to be very current.
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12/01/08 03:12pm |
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RE: Firearms & the Class A
Will be leaving on a trip from PA to FL in a couple weeks. Mainly sticking to Rt95. What are the laws regarding transporting firearms in a class A? Mainly concerned with the southern states.
thanks
This is the thread topic...Not pro or anti gun... Please post to the thread topic... Posts not on the thread topic have been and will be removed...
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12/01/08 02:53pm |
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RE: animated ads
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11/29/08 07:01am |
Forum Technical Support
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RE: Propane vs. All electric
We have had 6 seasons with our all electric coach. Our next coach will also be all electric.
Going all electric is not something that we set out to do... We wanted the hydro hot... Did not want the conventional oven so all that was left for propane was the stove top and the refrigerator.
So we went all electric by swapping out the stove top... I did hedge my bets, the coach is plumbed for propane and I opted for the Norcold 1200 LMIR instead of a residential model...
We have a 12.5 KW Generator two 2000 watt inverters working off of 8 house batteries.
The stove top works just fine off the inverters and uses less energy that a microwave. We do a lot of cooking and was skeptical that we would like it... We do very much! Heats up quickly and regulates well... The secret is having the right type of cookware and having the bottom of the pan match the foot print of the element...
Going all electric is not something I would recommend for or against. It works well for us and we did inherent an additional storage bay where the propane tank usually lives.
We do dry camp 8 to 10 times a year... As long as the AC is not needed we only have to run the generator for a few hours each day to recharge... The AC is the only thing not connected to the inverters so if we need or want AC the generator has to be running or we have to be hooked to shore power if camped.
We also camp once a year for 4 to 5 days in a parking lot with no hookups where the generator is needed 24.7 due to the need (desire) for AC... The fuel usage averages just under 5 gallons per 24 hour period. That's with both AC's and no restriction on electrical usage. If propane were used instead of electricity for the refrigerator and cooking you might be able to cut the fuel consumption by something less than a gallon...
Other than the stove top our electrical needs are no different than any other coach our size. We tend to not favor resort type parks so more often than not our hook up is limited to 30 amps... Which means we only use one air conditioner... which has never been a problem.
The dark side of an all electric coach is the initial cost plus the added weight of the batteries and extra inverter. There is also the notion that without generator power to recharge batteries or provide power you would have a problem. The the only way to recharge is the main engine.
The single biggest draw on the batteries when dry camping is the refrigerator and in our case the basement freezer... The freezer is negligible but the refrigerator and ice maker use a lot of power when running.. Because of our setup when could dry camp for extended periods without running the generator by simply using the one pound propane bottles to run the refrigerator. But in 6 seasons there has not been the need.
We use our motorhome as a land yacht traveling around the country, as a base camp, as a vacation condominium, as cabin in the woods, and even as a retreat. We often camp in National and State Parks, and regularly in the middle of no where on the big res... The point of all this is that our motorhome allows us to utilize our motorhome where and how we want with no restrictions due to being all Electric.
The only advantage of our current motorhome versus previous RV's has to do with the hydro hot in terms of heating and domestic hot water... But having hydro hot is not exclusive to all electric coaches...:) There may come a day where having an all electric coach is a handicap...Hasn't yet but if it ever is I will get me some of those one pound propane bottles:)
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11/29/08 06:16am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Another Solar ?? Mixing Panels
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JohnnyT
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11/27/08 04:09pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Would you buy this motorhome?
Larry, I am not so sure the body parts would be that difficult; the end cap and engine cover might well be available...
If you decide to pursue this give me a call or pm me I will give you some contact information for parts and and source for some technical insight into what you might have to replace beyond the obvious...
Johnny
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11/27/08 03:59pm |
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RE: There are "No" stupid questions ----- repeat after me!
I have removed a good number of what I consider troll posts from this thread.
I get particularly frustrated when I see someone, whether a newbie or a senior member get caustic, sarcastic responses to what to them is a reasonable question.
I have been RV'ing since 1970, and I still manage to see mystery to what others think of as common knowledge.
We do get a lot of repetitive questions, at times questions on topic where there has been a very recent thread on the topic. This is much less of a problem that those question that do not get asked simply because a person does not want to expose themselves to the harsh treatment that they have seen.
Each time that I see what ought to be a simple question get turned into a trial by fire, I wonder how that scenario would play out if in a camping setting a question of how do I, or what do you use , or have you ever tried, or what is the best way.. I think the import of the answer might be the same, however I seriously doubt that a person standing face to face would be subject to ridicule for asking...
There is also a lot of consternation when its obvious that the member is not well schooled on the finer points of the features and functions of the forum...Particularly in the use of the search facility. I do dozens of searches every day, and more often than not I find what I am looking for because I remember some key word or phrase from the thread or post. or I remember who wrote it or posted to it. The main reason for this is the variety of ways that we articulate the thread topic, or describe the nature of our inquiry or commentary...
There is no requirement for folks to do a search or insure that a question has not already been asked and answered.
My message is that if you have a question.. ask it... If you are comfortable with the search feature then use it to refine and focus your inquiry.
For those that would take issue with questions being asked...don't read or post or use the block feature.
In all the years I have been Rving I would say that I have never encountered some of the rudeness exhibited by some who posted to this thread that were removed...
Lets keep it friendly and look for ways to be helpful... If you can not do that ...Move on.
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11/26/08 05:31pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: satelite dish
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JohnnyT
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11/25/08 05:21pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: HILLSBORO STACKER TRAILER
Here is another manufacturer http://www.builtrite.net/Default.htm
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JohnnyT
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11/23/08 12:59pm |
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RE: Manufacturers: who has staying power
Folks, I have done some editing and will do more if necessary... Lets stay focused on the thread topic...
There are many factors that will determine the ability of a manufacturer to survive the current state of the RV market...
Product quality, features, perceived value and customer support are important but only part of the equation
Financial situation of the manufacturer in terms of debt load and fixed costs.
The general financial health of their dealer network.
The availability of financing for both consumer loans and floor planning
The current state of the Economy along with the uncertainties.
Last but not least Fuel costs.
The first four would be instructive to dialog on...as long as its not brand centric posturing.
The last three are relative but the last two are outside the scope of the class A forum..
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11/20/08 06:31am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Shower curtain mold
X 14 Is what we have used for years... Very effective in killing and getting rid of black mold..
JohnnyT
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11/19/08 07:55pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Garmin GPS, #NUV1205 or #NUV1205W
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11/19/08 07:46pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: Manufacturers: who has staying power
Folks, enough of the statistical diatribe... Lets get back on the thread topic..
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11/19/08 11:14am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: MotorHome Toy Hauler
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JohnnyT
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11/18/08 05:41pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Transmission Lubrication Pumps
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JohnnyT
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11/17/08 05:14pm |
Dinghy Towing
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RE: Chevy Volt - towable? How about AC & Heat?
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JohnnyT
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11/17/08 07:53am |
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RE: I know, apples and oranges but?
I've been looking at 07 Monaco Caymans and 07 Holiday Rambler Neptunes. They both have the ISB 325hp 610 ft/lb torque engines. The gross is 27,500 lbs. These coaches have a lot of features that I'm looking for. They both have Allison 2500 6 speed transmissions. I currently have an 03 Southwind 32V on a Workhorse Chasis......I believe the gross to be about 20,500 lbs.
Here's the questions and I know there's no exact scale to measure by, but:
Power wise, how is the diesel going to measure up to the workhorse for pulling grades?
How is the ISB engine for reliability and maintenance I see the next year it went to 340hp and torques to 660lbs.
What do you gain having a 6 speed vs a 5 speed transmission?
Will there be much of a difference in mpg?
Does the ISB have an exhaust brake?
By the way, I do tow a vehicle that weighs I believe around 3500lbs.
Any and all comments are appreciated. Thanks
Brian
Brian, I have traveled some where around 20,000 miles with a friend who had the 03 Southwind 32V on a Workhorse chassis; he towed a ford ranger which is a little heavier than your dinghy. My friend did trade last year for a 32 foot Winnebago Horizon with an ISB.
First, my friend had no difficulty staying with me when I was in the lead nor held me up when I was following, except the fairly steep long grades when he had the Southwind.. Only have one season travel of about 3000 miles where we traveled together with his Horizon; but did not see an perceptible difference from the Southwind in terms of his pulling power.
My friend's perception was that the Southwind seemed more peppy off the line in terms of acceleration but the Horizon pulled better on the hills...
The ISB does have the exhaust brake. He told me his mpg was considerable better with the horizon...Something over 9 where it was around 7.5 with his southwind.
In terms of the difference between the 5 speed versus the 6 speed you basically go from one overdrive to two overdrive gears which will be of benefit on the flats in terms of fuel economy...
Here is a thread with some direct comparisons Choosing Gasoline or Diesel Powered?
JohnnyT
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11/16/08 11:53am |
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RE: Need Advise For Flat Towing!!!
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11/15/08 09:02am |
Dinghy Towing
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RE: Class A "Information"
I much prefer the Engine brake to an exhaust brake.. A transmission retarder is even better.. Only available on Fortravel.
I would prefer both air and hydraulic leveling... But would want a second dedicated air compressor to maintain the level when parked using air leveling.
I have seen leather couches in a variety of colors.. We prefer leather.. Our couches are biege
Our TV is mid coach at eye level when sitting... Would not have another TV up front.
JohnnyT
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11/11/08 04:57pm |
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