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RE: Rain, Can I get the TT out?
Let a bit of air out of those wide 'ol rear truck tires and I'll bet she tows that Pioneer to firmer ground!
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fordsooperdootydieselsmoker
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08/28/08 10:11pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Another Newbie
Kit made some sturdy trailers, Road Rangers are common around here, one is parked across the street from me in my neighbor's driveway, a TT complete with a street side and curb side door! It sounds like you got a bargain! Congratulations! The late 70's to mid 80's were good times for RV's, and they were well made if a bit heavy. Craftsmanship was still being done by Amarican workers, and "Made in China" was rarely seen except on kids toys! It's good that you are good with tools, it really comes in handy if you own a rv of any year! Best of luck! And post some pic's! :)
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fordsooperdootydieselsmoker
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08/28/08 09:51pm |
Beginning RVing
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RE: Scangauge
ScanGuage is more versitile, user friendly, has more functions, easier to read the display, can easily be upgraded by the company website...and can save real money when driving by giving you accurite fuel consumption, engine performance and turbo info, as well as fluid temperatures and pressures. Y=This thing can save your engines life! And I used mine on my son's 1997 Escort to diagnose the dreaded "red light on the dashboard" syndrome! It was an oxygen sensor, I saved $120.00 replacing it myself.
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fordsooperdootydieselsmoker
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08/28/08 07:58pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Shower curtain help
shower curtains galore
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fordsooperdootydieselsmoker
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08/27/08 10:46pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: San Diego - anything to be aware of?
Look up any area you are interested in the USA, search "Crime Maps", then look under San Diego crime maps and you'll get a great idea of crime by type, city, tourist destinations, etc.
As in any urban area, you have to work on not becoming a victim, be aware of your surroundings, try to look like you know what you are doing, act confident and keep your valuables to a minimum. Then relax and have a great time!
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fordsooperdootydieselsmoker
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08/27/08 10:35pm |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Jayco Jayfeather EXP 254 Purchase
These Forum members have bought new Jayco 254 EXP's lately, contact 'CHASTJOHNSON'...'willise'...'Kampfirekid'...'3dnadavis' to see how they like them!
We've had 7 Jayco trailers so far, not a lemon in the bunch! Very positive experiences with the other Jayco owners as well! Best of luck!
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fordsooperdootydieselsmoker
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08/27/08 04:18pm |
Hybrid Travel Trailers
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RE: Caution - Never buy Scientific Oregon Stuff
Ambient Weather Top 500 e-retailers,in the USA , and they have a line of electronic remote temperature devices. They are not entry priced junk, and sell to the US weather service some very high end equipment, as well as home weather stuff from $13.95 and up.
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fordsooperdootydieselsmoker
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08/27/08 04:04pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: More expensive, why?
Compare an entry level TT with an entry level 5er. Rather like a Hertz rental car Chevy Aveo and a Malibu LTZ...they both have 4 wheels, an engine. But just not the same! Ammenities, quality, frames and suspension, etc. That's what the additional $$$'s get you!
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fordsooperdootydieselsmoker
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08/27/08 03:51pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Lubricating locks
From Slip Plate ref. Locks- Do not use WD-40 on your locks as a lubricant, WD-40 is a light lubricant and not recommended for use in locks. WD-40 stands for Water Displacement & 40 stands for the amount of times it took them to get the right formula. WD 40 and other petroleum products will dry and gum up the works. Locksmiths don't want you to know that! So what to use? Lubricate your home and auto locks with a dry lubricant such slip-plate or other dry graphite lube at least once a year.
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fordsooperdootydieselsmoker
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08/27/08 03:40pm |
Hybrid Travel Trailers
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RE: HOW HARD IS IT TO TOW A 40ft 5TH WHEEL?
Is this what you're looking for? Basically to be set up on property semi-permanently. These are 11,700 lbs 2 axles, 41' long, they have this model and one with a bunkhouse, 2 year warranty, lots of standard stuff, Jayco Bungalow 40FLR HERE and around $33,000.00.
If you want to use it after the house is built for a regular RV, a fifth wheel trailer would be great, as they can be lived in, and with up to 3 or 4 slideouts, plenty roomy for living in, yet small enough to be able to get into campgrounds! Roomy 3 slide fifth wheel Good luck!
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fordsooperdootydieselsmoker
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08/26/08 11:24pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Bright LED Signs...
Down on the I5 FWY in Tustin and Irvine, the car dealerships have big ones! They are very annoying at night, but when it's raining it literally blinds you! I am currently researching CalTrans and CHP accident figures for the area, as so far in the past few years, CalTrans has steadfastly held to the benefits of the signs outweighing the bad! They are refering to the reciprical agreements that they cut with the Dealers that supposedly allow "Public Safety" messages to be shown. Never seen anything on these "billboards" that save as many lives as are lost or property damage being done by the wrecks being caused from the drivers being blinded by these garish "Las Vegas" style giant eyesores!
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fordsooperdootydieselsmoker
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08/26/08 10:19pm |
Around the Campfire
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RE: What did you pay for your Jayco???
$20,990 was the cheapest one I could find, so you'd be getting a great deal at $18K!
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fordsooperdootydieselsmoker
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08/26/08 10:09pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Whose insurance?
It actually happened on this forum a few years ago, when a man and his son bought their first fiver, a used one from a lady who had just lost her husband. Paid $15,000.00 cash for it, and the man had a "friend" tow it to his home for an agreed upon price of $250.00. Less than 1000 yards from his home, the RV wiped out one whole side on a tree. No insurance. $3500.00 damage. So sad!
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fordsooperdootydieselsmoker
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08/26/08 09:46pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Know how tall you are!
Thats gonna take at LEAST 5 rolls of EternaBond! ;)
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fordsooperdootydieselsmoker
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08/26/08 09:39pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: QUESTIONS BEFITTING A NEWBY
The filter acumulated bacteria as it sat, and thats why the water had an odor to it. Get replacement filters with "silver" inside, as it inhibits the bacterial growth.
A great ant repellant is Borax, which is safe for you and your pets.
A good tire shop will be able to quickly see if your tires are wearing in a manner that would indicated your shocks are not working right, cupping tires, oil leaks, etc.
Don't worry about the CRS that we all develop, (Can't Remember SH**), and ask away without embarassment. ;)
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fordsooperdootydieselsmoker
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08/26/08 09:26pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: What's the status of Pilgrim International?
Pilgrim has been paying some of their suppliers with rubber checks, read it here, laying off everyone and yet claim that they're not closing down!? Rumor is that their assets are due to be auctioned soon. We're losing way too many good companies right now, and it ain't over yet!
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fordsooperdootydieselsmoker
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08/26/08 09:18pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Which of these options should I pay extra for?
Heat pump AC-The upgrade to a bigger generator will come in handy only if you plan on boondocking or dry camping. And the 2 15k heat pumps would be nice, and a bargin at that price. I'm not sure you'll need the inverter upgrade.
Heat Pump AC...
Imagine that you took an air conditioner and flipped it around so that the hot coils were on the inside and the cold coils were on the outside. Then you would have a heater. It turns out that this heater works extremely well. Rather than burning a fuel, what it is doing is "moving heat."
A heat pump is an air conditioner that contains a valve that lets it switch between "air conditioner" and "heater." When the valve is switched one way, the heat pump acts like an air conditioner, and when it is switched the other way it reverses the flow of the liquid inside the heat pump and acts like a heater.
Heat pumps can be extremely efficient in their use of energy. But one problem with most heat pumps is that the coils in the outside air collect ice. The heat pump has to melt this ice periodically, so it switches itself back to air conditioner mode to heat up the coils. To avoid pumping cold air into the house in air conditioner mode, the heat pump also lights up burners or electric strip heaters to heat the cold air that the air conditioner is pumping out. Once the ice is melted, the heat pump switches back to heating mode and turns off the burners.
Best of luck with your "new soon to be" RV!
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fordsooperdootydieselsmoker
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08/26/08 09:08pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: I must be nuts
The Websters New Age Dictionary under "nuts" mentions "A person regarded as crazy", a "Person with a Mental Disorder", "A hard shelled etible seed or fuit from a tree" , and finally "The owner (generally regarded and refered to as a compulsive person) of a Recreational Vehicle, sometimes refered to as an 'RV', Motorhome, Travel Trailer, etc."
So you're not crazy, but may actually be a "nut"! ;)
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fordsooperdootydieselsmoker
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08/26/08 09:01pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Molded Fiberglass Class C?
Coach House=$150,000.00 plus! I know, I checked...I had to breathe into a paper bag for a few minutes to stop the anxiety attack I had when I got the quote on a new one! ;) Kidding! But that said...worth every penny, very well made! Certainly one of the best "C's" in the world.
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fordsooperdootydieselsmoker
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08/26/08 11:02am |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Question for RV'ers
This reinforces my theory that certain "people" drive around the USA, trying to remain inconspicuous, dwelling in their RV's and trying to maintain a low profile, not actually existing in the real world.
These elusive creatures evade detection, by not allowing themselves to be seen in the daylight hours, but rest assured, they are there! These are the crepuscular and nocturnal creatures of the night, and we are diurnal humans (daylight dwellers).
We normal RVers sometimes view these elusive, rarely seen owners of apparently vacant Motorhomes and Trailers as oddities, strangers and frightening creatures. However they are better know to us mortals by their given label...FULLTIMERS! (shiver!) (sound of howling wolf in the distance)! :E :W :B
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fordsooperdootydieselsmoker
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08/26/08 10:49am |
General RVing Issues
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