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RE: How Far to Tow in a Day
Relief for Sore Bums
DW and I are also planning some 500+ mile days in the future as we tow our 26 footer Keystone across the US. Now I have no problems with the smooth ride my 2004 Silverado 2500 HD with Duramax diesel provides, but let’s face it, the bucket seats in most TVs leave a bit to be desired as far as sitting comfort for the long haul. Short of replacing the standard OEM seating unit (in the Silverado, driver and pax are a single unit) with an upscale after market model, are there alternate remedies?
In years past, I’ve seen things like seat/back pads with wooden beads, heated pads, lumbar support pillows and the like. Currently, we’re planning to stop at every rest area along the interstate just so we’ll have a chance to stretch. Hopefully there’s an item out there that can extend our distance between stops.Sometimes just a square pillow under your behind works.
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hotrod4x5
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03/19/10 07:23pm |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Questions about buying a used Travel Trailer
Check the dates on the tires. For a 2005 trailer, they are probably 6 or 7 years old, but maybe they were already replaced, so that's why you check the dates. Also, look for bubbles and micro cracks, both in the tread and on the sidewall.
The roof will most likely have to be resealed, at the least, you will need to supplement the existing caulking with more caulking wherever you see holes or cracks.
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hotrod4x5
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03/16/10 01:36pm |
Beginning RVing
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RE: How Far to Tow in a Day
NOTE! YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO DRIVE AN RV ACROSS HOOVER DAM (HOMELAND SECURITY) BUT THERE IS AN ALTERNATIVE RT.
That is outdated information. See this page:
http://www.usbr.gov/lc/hooverdam/crossingguide.pdf
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hotrod4x5
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03/15/10 07:21am |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Help with a battery Question??
I have also had several Trojan people tell me that the T-105s last a little longer than the T-125s because they have heavier plates.
That's very interesting. I purposely got the T-125s because they have a hire amp hour rating and figured they were just a little better than the 105s. Why would they have different sized plates?
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hotrod4x5
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03/15/10 07:18am |
Public Lands, Boondocking and Dry Camping
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RE: Help with a battery Question??
One thing I have heard is that golf cart batteries, with their larger plates are more tolerant of being run down really low.
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hotrod4x5
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03/14/10 10:55am |
Public Lands, Boondocking and Dry Camping
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RE: Help with a battery Question??
I won't start a fued about 6v vs 12 volt, but I will just relay my experience with batteries.
I bought my four 6 volt Trojan batteries in October 2006. I have to admit I am somewhat lax in my maintenance, beyond charging. I use them to run my 2000watt inverter, which then runs my 32 in LCD tv, my satellite modem, my dvd player, cell phone charger, laptop, occasional microwave use, and of course the other 12v systems in the trailer like lights and heater. (fridge is on propane)
In the evening, I will watch 3-4 hours of TV, while using the computer and charging the cell phone. When I go to bed, the batteries power an electric blanket via the inverter, all night.
My four 6v batteries are able to do this everyday with about 90mins of charging in the morning and maybe another hour in the afternoon, but not always that second hour. My inverter has a 100 amp charger, so I am pumping a lot of juice into them when charging. Now if I don't run the TV much and really limit my usage, they can last 3-4 days without a charge.
As I said I have not been good on maintenance, so when I finally checked the water last summer, they were down below the plates on some and below the water level mark on all of them. I filled them, put them on the charger (they were still charged, mind you) but I put them on a slow charge for 48 hours just for the heck of it. Even running low on water has not hurt these batteries. They are still going strong. Now someone might tell me I shortened their life, perhaps, but I will not know that for a few years, as they should last 6-7 years.
One more thing: I always keep them fully charged when the trailer is stored via solar panels.
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hotrod4x5
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03/14/10 09:39am |
Public Lands, Boondocking and Dry Camping
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RE: Automatic propane tank switching question
I use mine in manual mode. That is I keep one tank closed. Otherwise you run the risk of running out completely, not realizing it and possibly going without propane for a day or so if you are not near a propane station.
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hotrod4x5
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03/13/10 06:48pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Ladybugs.....
Are they dead?
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hotrod4x5
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03/13/10 12:25pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Help with a battery Question??
First of all, it is not a good idea to hook a brand new battery to an older one. The older one will drain and die sooner, and will pull voltage from the good one, killing them both faster.
You wire two 12 volts in parallel. + to + and - to -. Another choice is to get two new 6 volt batteries, which under normal circumstances will hold a charge longer because they have bigger plates. They are wired in series, + to - which makes them one giant 12 volt battery.
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hotrod4x5
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03/13/10 11:54am |
Public Lands, Boondocking and Dry Camping
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RE: F250 front wheel bearing replacement
You can also ask on the Ford Truck Enthusiasts forums:
http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/index.php
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hotrod4x5
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03/13/10 11:51am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: F250 front wheel bearing replacement
The passenger side front wheel bearing, (2001, 4 wheel drive, Diesel truck, with ABS), failed and I am thinking of doing the repair myself.
Any comments or suggestions appreciated.
Ease of repair?
Special Tools?
Parts source?
I've repacked my 2WD bearings, I don't think 4WD should be that much more difficult.
I got new ball joints from Rock Auto, they had the best brand for a great price. http://rockauto.com/
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hotrod4x5
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03/12/10 09:09pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Grizzly RV vs. Wagon Wheel in West Yellowstone
Got my confirmation for july in grizzley rv park. Is this a driveable distance for day trip to tetons park? It looks it on the map.
I recommend you take the tour that is offered by Yellowstone park to the Tetons. You meet the bus around 7:30 at Fishing Bridge and then they take you to several pullouts along the way, pointing out things, and giving you all kinds of good info. They stop for lunch and if the spot animals, will try and stop so you can see them. Kids under about 12 are free. It was well worth it when we went.
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hotrod4x5
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03/12/10 07:13pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: Can you really leave your RV at Walmart while sightseeing?
Guilty as charged. I'm a cheapskate yes, but the convenience is truly appreciated.You stayed there for a week?
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hotrod4x5
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03/12/10 08:42am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Kansas City to Las Vegas in April.....I-70 vs I-40?
Unless you are comfortable with grades and dirty and possibly snowy roads, I would avoid I-70. I drove over it in Dec one year, it hadn't snowed in several days, but there was still blowing snow over the road.
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hotrod4x5
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03/12/10 06:02am |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Kansas City to Las Vegas in April.....I-70 vs I-40?
I-70 is closed right now in Glenwood Canyon with no predicted opening date. That might make the choice for you.
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hotrod4x5
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03/11/10 08:20pm |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Another question about air-cards
Yes, you can use an extension. At our house, if we hook it to the laptop, we barely get one bar. I use a 10 foot plus a 6 foot cord to get it OUTSIDE the window and I get 3-4 bars.
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hotrod4x5
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03/11/10 01:40pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: YOSEMITE, AGAIN
Lee Vining to the Valley is 75 miles and will take 2 hours or more. It isn't really the best choice to stay to visit the valley.
There are TONS of things to see and do in and around Lee Vining. Mammoth Lakes, Bodie Ghost Town, Mono Lake, 20 Lakes Basin, AND Yosemite high country (and more).
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hotrod4x5
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03/10/10 08:59pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: Monument Valley
How is the weather there in the winter around late Feb or early March? Or should I plan this for summer?Winter is a wonderful time to visit. Snow doesn't usually last long, so even if it snows, you won't be stuck.
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hotrod4x5
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03/10/10 08:53pm |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Grizzly RV vs. Wagon Wheel in West Yellowstone
Cody is way to far outside the park as a base camp. West Yellowstone is really your best option outside the park to drive in each day.
Grizzly is a really nice, clean park. Sure it's crowded in the high season, but what park isn't?
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hotrod4x5
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03/10/10 08:49pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: Weighing my 5vr tomorrow, need a little aqdvice.
How do I respond to Mr. Spiderman's remark. Let's see, I reckon I'm not as smart as you. I've never weighed a truck or RV and know nothing about correct weights for safe traveling, but I'm trying to learn and get it right. If that makes me a dumb a$$, so be it. My education is considerably limited to yours, I only made it to a masters in analytical chemistry, so please forgive me for trying to understand the in's and out's of correlation coefficient weight distribution.
I've really started to enjoy this forum and hope to learn lots of good info. But, some people tend to get a little contemptuous when responding and therefore run folks off (almost me). I've been taught theirs never a dumb question, just lots of dumb answers. Thanks
We were all new at one time. EVERYTHING has to be learned. There are no dumb questions and people who can't offer a useful reply should remain silent.
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hotrod4x5
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03/09/10 01:01pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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