elkhartjim
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We're in Rockport now. I have not seen any parks closed other than Goose Island State Park and they reopen March 1. We are going to the RGV the middle of April just as we did last year. The parks will be virtually empty of winter Texans unless there are some freak late winter storms. Since global warming is in effect, I'm sure it will be in the upper 90's in Canada by Easter. We will most likely stay at Llano Grande the year. Check them out Roland. They have a first time visitor program offering two weeks free or at least they did last year. We stay in the north section. Nice park.
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Like Herman said, you were blessed. I do have one comment on the insurance adjusters statement...bunk. I spent way too many years in the body shop business and rarely do you find an adjuster that knows the difference in a quarter panel and a fender and now they are experts on motorhome safety. I would almost bet that unless she's been in the business for 25 years plus she has seen less than a handful of motorhome wrecks. I have friends in the motorhome collision repair business and they usually need to write the estimate for the insurance adjuster because there are no programs or books that give estimated time and material costs on rv repairs. All that being said, I don't like to hear statements like, "if that had been a new one you would have never..." because they don't have a clue. Ask the Leo's that investigate wrecks whether a new rv or an old rv is safer an see what the response is, no idea, it depends on the circumstances. If larger heavier vehicles are safer, why are adjusters driving the smallest car available? You can kick my soapbox out from under me now.
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Only if in chrome, Joe. You could chip it and blow black smoke while you're at it.
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There you have it Joe. Come on down. Getting back on topic, you can store it in doors, outdoors, behind doors or not.
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Wayne is over near Dickinson and yes, you need gills to handle the humidity. We are in the Texas Hill Country, about 40 miles south of Carl. Where Herman lives makes him dang near a yankee.
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Wayne, you mention the horn, the Newmar has that blankety blank beeper that will wake the dead whenever I shift in to reverse. Thankfully, I rarely if ever arrive in a campground late or I would have to pull in or risk getting shot.
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That is about the most convoluted rambling I've heard recently. Come on down, you'll fit in just fine. FYI, the humidity is always low in the Big Bend area but unless you want to be an oarsman on a float trip down the Rio Grande, there aren't many jobs. After I built my building I learned to always build it at least 25% bigger than you think you'll ever need. I built t for my motorhome and pickup. Didn't know about the Jeep, golf cart and side by side I was going to buy.
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My local Shell has accepted my multi color capital one visa for up to 80 gallons within the last week or so. I had to re-swipe the card 3 times however.
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I can honestly say, I don't think I've ever been in a campground where there wasn't someone available to be a spotter. Now if you come in late, that can be an issue. Two things I will never do is back up without a spotter or backup when I can't see the spotter in my outside mirror(s). With all that being said, a 26ft motorhome is almost like backing a Suburban. I suggest finding an empty parking lot, (church, school, shopping center,etc) and practice your backing. Use your cones or whatever you have available to simulate a parking space and practice backing in to it. Practice, practice, practice. Good luck.
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The extension on the left appears to be held in place by a holder that is screwed into the plastic hub; I don't think many of us want to be drilling in to our aluminum wheels, at least I sure don't. A simple Google search on braided valve extension reviews indicates less than satisfactory results compared to solid extensions. Maybe by not using TPMS on the braided extension, as pictured, that would help with vibration, etc, but then you're giving up a very important safety item just to make it easier to check the air in your tires. Since I'm not going to drill and tap a hole in my aluminum wheels, I think I'll stick with my solid extensions.
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Welcome to the forum. Seems I've read on most GM products either the battery needs to be disconnected and /or some fuses pulled. Let us know what you find out. On edit. I assume you read this entire thread before posting as it seems to be a known problem.
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You've been blessed. My 2nd motorhome came with the braided hoses and were a constant leak problem.
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Dang... I got out of the paint and body business too soon. I've always heard numbers closer to the $20,000 range from the shops in Indiana.
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I also have a Capital One card, Joe. They are excellent at keeping a watch on my credit card. I have it set up that I am notified by text of every charge of $1.00 or more. This is also useful in the restaurant where a sever disappears with your card. I'm notified of the transaction before they return to the table.
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My experience fueling at truck stops and in the truck lanes is the only pay at the pump program that works for me is the Pilot/Flying J charge card. All others my wife will go in and authorize x dollars on the cc. When I finish fueling I text her the dollar amount and she verifies with a receipt the amount charged. She hates to go inside where some of the truckers are less than courteous and I don't like that she has to do it. Looking at the info Wayne published on the Loves card, I'm not sure I would want it if I even qualified. My credit card processor verified years ago the merchant sets the credit limit on each sale.
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As Bill said, make darn sure your wheels don't have a coating on them or you will have a real mess on your hands.
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I wonder why this is not on the Good Sams website. The only mention of a fuel discount is with Pilot/Flying J. I can't find anything on Loves site either about a Good Sams discount. Where did you see this?
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Sorry, Richard. I was going by your comment you had to take the card in for pump start was the only reason for my statement. If you have the charge card and a PIN number you should be able to start the pump without going inside.
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We'll be in the RGV mid to late April. Tom is there now.
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I think you have the loyalty card, Richard. I and what Wayne and Joe have is actually a charge card not a credit card. I pay the balance at the end of the month. I swipe the card, enter my PIN number, fuel up, obtain receipt at the pump and drive off. If any of the FMCA honchos are reading this, it would be a nice benefit except I'm not sure who you could get it with - TA, Petro, Loves?
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Dallas Area RV Park Recommendation
elkhartjim replied to rsparrow's question in Destinations/Attractions
While you two were bickering I checked the op, he posted one time in early Nov looking for a place in early Feb. He has not signed back back on the forum since the middle of Nov. I think it's safe to say he found someplace to his liking. You two better start playing nice or else..... -
While traveling we only turn ours on when needed and for the same reason Joe gave. I had a friend empty his fresh water tank when a hose to his ice maker ruptured. Unfortunately he had carpet and didn't realize it until they stopped for fuel. He was outside when his wife yelled, John we have water on the floor! Similar problem but different that Herman has.
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How Often, What Do You Use For Cleaning & Sanitizing Tanks?
elkhartjim replied to mweiner's topic in Water and Holding Tanks
I use the Geo Method for my black tank and sanitize my fresh water tank using bleach once or twice a season. You can do a forum or Google search for specifics.