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DIY RV Guy
 

Motorhome OR Towable … Which is Right for You?

I hear this question often, and the answers vary… “Motorhome or Towable … Which is best for me?” The simple answer is “It Depends…” But…that’s probably not what you want to hear. Honestly it depends on how you answer this 1 simple question… “What’s your intentions?” Do you intent to ‘camp’ or ‘travel’? There’s a difference… If life is busy and weekends are your primary escape. If your plan or desire is to visit campgrounds for long weekends and the occasional
diyrvguy

diyrvguy

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Roadtreking Blog
 

Our Roadtreking RV Burglarized in Illinois

Seven minutes is all it took for our RV to be burglarized, to lose $12,000 and counting worth of equipment – just about everything of value inside the motorhome except the dog. Yes, just seven minutes. That’s all it took for the bad guys to come into our space, take our stuff. We know it was only seven minutes, too, from our dash cam recording most of it. But as Jennifer points out, what they physically took are only things. The stuff is just that – stuff. And, yes, it isn’t fun, but it is
Roadtrekingmike

Roadtrekingmike

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J. Dawg Journeys
 

Lessons Learned from Owning a Diesel Motorhome

I've owned my 2014 Winnebago View Profile now for over a year. Its a 26 ft class C with a small diesel engine (3.0L V6 Turbo diesel). I bought it new, have driven over 28,000 miles, and have been very pleased with it. For me, Its got just the right amount of living space and and just the right size for driving around. This has been my first vehicle with a diesel engine and prior to getting this RV, I had no experience with diesel engines. I thought the only change would just be going to a d
italo

italo

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"Gramps" Blog
 

Couch Cushion Fort

The kids have grown up. They are doing other things now...working, raising kids, taking pictures, playing music..... http://www.myrandomviews.com/blog/2015/5/9/couch-cushion-fort-musical-interlude
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"Gramps" Blog
 

The Supermarket (a visual exercise)

Another lesson about my passion...Digital Photography. Its been awhile but take a look you might see something you like, or something that makes you just a bit hungry! http://www.myrandomviews.com/blog/2015/5/7/the-grocery-store-a-visual-exercise    
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DIY RV Guy
 

DPO Tip: Hidden Danger #1

Danger, Will Robinson! Danger, Will Robinson! Whoa! That brings back memories… Memories of carefree days and afternoons in front of the tube. If your not familiar with the phrase “Danger, Will Robinson” or have no idea what the “tube” is or was, then Google It! What’s this got to do with Engine’s and what’s a DPO? DPO is short for Diesel Pusher Owner, I’m an ex-IT guy and seems like everything in the IT world has an acronym. Which, now that I think of it, I really despised…
diyrvguy

diyrvguy

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DIY RV Guy
 

The 3 Questions Sellers Dread

Buyers rejoice and sellers beware… If you’re searching for your first RV prepare to be shocked! Sellers won’t tell you what you don’t ask! That’s right, if you don’t ask, the right questions, your chances of getting the whole truth and nothing but the truth are slim to none (and slim just left…). I’ve worn both pairs of shoes, buyer and seller, several times and to many times if you ask my wife. And this may be the most valuable lesson I’ve learned. Asking the right quest
diyrvguy

diyrvguy

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"Gramps" Blog
 

My Random Views

Well folks, I have decided that the time has come for me to have my own photography and personal observation site. I will post randomly what I see and think about numerous subjects including motorhoming, faith, kids, who knows. I hope you will take a look. http://www.myrandomviews.com/ I have enjoyed my time blogging here at FMCA.com. It has been a good learning experience. If and when Diane and I retire and go full time, then you can expect to see more random entries here as well. Gramps
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liedtkekla's Blog
 

Thor Tuscany XTE

I own a Thor Motor coach, Tuscany XTE, since the purchase in 2014, I have now 4 EMS boards replaced. My rear A/C turns the compressor of, and it is a frustrating problem. Does anybody having the same RV experienced that problem? If you had, please let me know what was been done to fix it. Thanks
liedtkekla

liedtkekla

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DIY RV Guy
 

The 3 Secret Benefits of Running Your Generator While You Nap

If you’re running your generator mornings and evenings you’re missing out. Running the generator mid day to recharge batteries may defy conventional wisdom, habits AND help you look like a genius. If you enjoy napping, and who doesn’t, these benefits are the simple, logical and refreshing. Your campground neighbors will be curious, envious and wonder why they hadn’t thought of it! The Early Bird gets the Worm I like to get up early when traveling, camping or vacationing. The anticipation
diyrvguy

diyrvguy

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J. Dawg Journeys
 

Recording RV Journeys with a DashCam

If you have an RV, you probably spend a fair amount of time behind the windshield seeing beautiful places or driving on scenic roads.  It's part of the fun of RVing, seeing landscapes and vistas that take our breath away.  Taking pictures of these places is great for creating a memory, but I also like to capture what it's like driving in scenic places.  I want to remember what is was like so I can relive and share my experiences.  Using video is a great way to do this.  I always try to shoot som
italo

italo

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Melvin's Travels
 

Bradford friends find us in VA

FL 4-13-15 As we near the end of our winter get away we decided to spend a few days unwinding. Yesterday we took a drive over the mountain to Culpepper VA. It was another beautiful blue sky day. The views from the mountain were spectacular. The balance of the day was spent at our CG enjoying the 70 degree weather. Today we traveled over the mountain again to have lunch with another Bradford neighbors. The Marshall's were in Virginia visiting Judy's sister Karen and her husband Mike. When we f
Castle3

Castle3

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Melvin's Travels
 

Spending time in northern VA

FL 4-10-15 Lately the days have just whizzed by. Friday we took a long drive to see Thomas Jeffersons Monticello. I suspect it gets fewer visitors than Mount Vernon due to the location. However, it certainly is worth the effort. Much like Biltmore, Monticello is well hidden. Even after you park your car, purchase a ticket, and board the shuttle bus, the main building is nowhere in site. After climbing a steep winding road it finally presents itself. Make one wonder why a farmer choose the top o
Castle3

Castle3

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J. Dawg Journeys
 

The Simplicity of RV Living

I just returned home from almost four months of living in my RV. It was a first. I took the RV south in December and spent a wonderful 2 1/2 months at an RV park in Fort Myers Beach, FL escaping the cold New England winter. From there, we hung around St. Augustine for a couple more weeks and then headed west for a month on the road exploring west Texas. I had a great time. The Fort Myers stay was the first time I had stayed parked in an RV for such an extended time and it worked out just fi
italo

italo

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DIY RV Guy
 

Enjoy Long HOT Showers in your RV

If you’re running out of hot water when showering in your RV you’re torturing yourself needlessly. If you’re serious about comfortable RV travel the solution is simple. I’m talking about tuning you’re existing solution to deliver consistent hot water performance. In all the years I’ve showered inside the RV there is only 1 time the hot water ran out. Yes, I enjoy long hot showers. A 15 minute long steam filled hot shower. The answer to your problem doesn’t require replaci
diyrvguy

diyrvguy

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Melvin's Travels
 

Luary VA caverns and auto museum

FL 4-9-15 We left enchanting Asheville NC Tuesday morning. I felt brave after reading a few reviews concerning I 26 to Tennessee and off we went. Yes, there are at least three 6 or 7 degree grades to negotiate. Gracie's 350 Cummins did just fine, even with the Burb in tow. Two of those grades slowed us down to 35 mph but we still made them. Water and Trans. temperature Both stayed in the normal range and between the Exhaust brake and the Burb's brakes at work downhill, I was able to keep Gracie
Castle3

Castle3

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Melvin's Travels
 

Melvin photobombs Biltmore

FL 4-6-15 Today was a return to Biltmore. We just had to see the gardens before we left. It's early spring here so blooms were limited. However the landscape itself is worth the trip in any season. Rolling hills, winding paths and majestic trees all blend together for visual overload. A large conservatory anchors the entire maze of gardens. Inside were hundreds of species of plants and flowers, most in full bloom! Several areas had striking arrangements with benches, making the perfect picture
Castle3

Castle3

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Melvin's Travels
 

Melvin's on top of the world

FL 4-5-15 Quite a bit has happened since my last writing. After 2 days of rest we moved from Lexington SC to Asheville NC on Friday April 3rd. The drive was of little note until the last 10 miles or so. For some reason it's always those last few miles in the day that present the most stress. As we entered metro Asheville the traffic really picked up. We didn't see any reason other than heavy volume. The slower speed itself isn't much of an issue until it comes time to exit left or right in four
Castle3

Castle3

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DIY RV Guy
 

The 5 Laws of Happy RV Owners

Do you feel like there’s always something to fix on your RV? Are you tired of fixing problem after problem? Are you constantly finding new things needing maintenance and repair? Many RV owners feel the repair list continues to grow and grow and grow. There’s a solution. I’m not talking about the pay someone else to do it solution. I’m talking about the do it yourself solution that reduces unwanted repairs and gives back your free time. I’m talking about the list. Not
diyrvguy

diyrvguy

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Melvin's Travels
 

Lovely Columbia SC

FL 3-31-15 Well five days have passed by in a hurry since we left Savannah. We are now in a suburb of Columbia SC in the town of Lexington. The name of our CG is the Barnyard, but don't be confused by the name. This is at the top of our list for having all the amenities important to us. The lots are very spacious and level pull throughs with gravel landings and concrete table areas. Lots of grass and a few ornamental tress occupy the rest of the area. Very quiet and very clean. When we walk Osc
Castle3

Castle3

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