wayne77590

The mobile tech is calling around today. I'll also do some calling, He spent 30 minutes checking yesterday and could not find any in stock. Depending on how much cost is involved I have two years to sue the Basel Hey, it could have been a lot worse. We are blessed.

I posted this on another forum but wanted to share it here also: Well campers, we had a harrowing experience today. We were on Maxwell AFB and following their detour signs to the FAM CAMP (Family Camp for those not in the know). Keeping our eyes peeled for the turn off there was a tree branch that must have been one of Tim's tree family 'cause there was a loud, make that very loud thump and when I looked back through the mirror i saw some debris falling from he MH. I cannot explain the feeling of "grief." No place to stop so we continued on to the FAM Camp (RV PARK for those not in the know) and once here I checked in and got the number for a local mobile repair. Neither Earlene nor I were going to go up on the roof. Earlene did climb the ladder until she was about waist high and took some picture. They did not appear to show any damage but I really thought that was impossible. The Mobile repair man, Tim, (The good one.) came out within the hour and climbed on the roof. This first picture is looking down the driver side of the roof. Really can't see anything. When I zoom in you can now see the MaxAir cover with a piece missing and cracked to the bottom, How can I possibly say how relieved we were when told that was the only damage. Thank you Lord! I'm not sure if any of you have tried purchasing RV parts but according to the good Tim parts are harder and harder to find. Tomorrow the search starts. It really could have been a lot worse. Guess what? Two other RV's caught the same jumpin' Tim's tree branch today and another last week.

We were just driving through. If Kessler policy is like this CB base they all RV have to be able to move with two hours notice

May all your BBQ'ing be great! Happy 4th of July.

Day before yesterday left home and made it to Scott, LA. Traffic was horrendous. Stop and go several time and once it opened up there was no apparent reason. Yesterday was to Gulfport MS and same thing, Encountered some downpours but not long lasting, Staying here until the 7th then Maxwell AFB AL for 5 nights, and then Bremen, GA and have IFS Stabilizers put on by Safe-T-Plus. Happy 4th of July!

Kessler AFB Fam Camp.

White-out works real good Bill.

If it's sulfur the smell will dissipate after it has stood a while. Also, putting a gallon of sulfur water in the refrigerator will remove the smell, As suggest, and if you can, move to a different park. However, parks in the same area may have the same problem. After finding good water do flush the tanks and sanitize with at least chloride bleach. That should take care of the problem.

Providing the link Rand McNally Motor Carrier's Road Atlas You have to shop around on Amazon..,to many vendors trying to make a buck,

I just tried loging in and could not do it..."Unable to connect to server."

Any delays in the cllimb, BIll. The 450 handle it alright?

Seriously, get Linda one of those canes. I don't think she will regret it. I'm good, mostly, throughout the day it's getting up from laying or sitting that the first few steps give me the probelm. In stores I'm the cart pusher - something to lean on. Mostly okay, just every once in a while I feel that urge to be off balance.

Herman, unlike the picture I'll camouflage it. Think it will work?

I"m gonna build me one of those!

Carl, y'all be careful and get it taken care of. Get Linda a cane and it will help with balance.

Worked on doing a little organizing of the MH bays this morning and removing some items that have not been used in years. When I quit at 12 p.m., it was 90˚ with a heat index of 104˚. Stay in Florida Joe.

We are trying to leave hear on July 1st...heading North, but Joe is a lot cooler than we are here in Texas City. It has been in the high 90's with heat index around 108...wish I were in FL. Nice looking place Joe.

Yep, Coca Cola may work, but also try Bounce Dryer Sheets. Wet window, clean with dryer sheets in sections and rinse off. Might ahve to use a brush with soapy water but usually the dryer sheet material will rinse off. Use them on Telephone Bugs (Love Bugs) all over. Call the telephone bugs because they are always hung up.

The Studebaker Museum in South Bend was very interesting. I used to have a 1950 Studebaker. Never new if it was coming or going.

Ray, I understand that but it seems to shift faster to the next gear and it does as you say, staying in gear longer. At lease with my system it seems that way. I'll break out the Freightliner manual and give it a SWAG.

As Bill stated. The economy mode is just to let the transmission shift a little faster. In the book they mention that in hilly or mountainous country to not use the economy mode as the transmission will be shifting more frequently. I have not noticed a difference in fuel economy using either mode. As stated, when going up steep hills down shift to a gear that will maintain about 2000 rpms. This should keep the engine temperature at a reasonable level. With my other 340hp MH there were mountains going west where I was at 25 mph and some times a little less and in 2nd gear. "The journey is the destination," enjoy it.

Herman, the Instant Pot can be used as a slow cooker. I have done baby back ribs many a time in the Instant pot (IP). Only difference between mine and what Kay has is that after the 30 minute cook time in the instant pot I put them on an oven sheet, top them with BBQ sauce and place under the broiler to caramelize the sauce. What Kay has could be better for RV travel as it will save the convection oven from getting splattered during the carmalization. Both are limited to how many you can do at one time. My 8 quart will do 2 to almost 3 racks. The saute function has 3 settings, low, medium and high so warming can be done. They also have WiFi capable IP's so you can start your meal from sight seeing. I make a fabulous clam chowder in my IP. Here is a good link that I use for some recipies: Pressure Luck Cooking p.s., a 3 or 5 pound pork roast is about 50-60 minutes and is finger licking good for pulled pork. Here is a good link on using the IP as a Slow Cooker

Yes, I have seen those and seen YouTube videos but for now I'm going to stick to my two pots and especially the griddle.

With no wheel on the back of the SUV I'm saying it is photo-shopped!

We take a few frozen left-overs with us but mainly cook fresh things. We have an Instant Pot, Air Fryer, and Blackstone 22" Griddle. The possibilities are very large with those three appliances. The left overs would be for the one night stops.