wayne77590

Ah! Those Canadians. They use less and clean better.

Staying in a park a time back and the person next to us had a 5er with short bed and slider. He had a couple spare tires leaning against the back of the cab. Asked best way to get out of park. I told him to turn right out of the spot and go to the turn-around then back this way and out. It was to sharp of a turn to go left and out the park. He didn't listen. I watched him pick up glass from his back window for about 30 minutes. Always use the slider.

On my 2008 I found that the Toyo's were considerably cheaper than the Michelin's. I did not notice a big difference in ride or handling. When it's time for new shoes on the 2015 I'll most likely go to Toyo's. Just be aware that there are width and height differences between brands. Height can affect MPH and width can affect sidewall rubbing on duals. Here is a link to one tire size calculator

If I were not going aboard Military Bases to spend the night or longer, I would most likely carry one in the MH. However, by staying at the bases I spend somewhere around $20 a night and out in the Ville it is $40 to $60, or more per night. Also it is typically safer on the military installation. Now shopping in the towns is a different story but I can't have the best of both worlds. I don't begrudge anyone for having a firearm in their MH and I hope you never do have to use it. Have you ever been shot at and shot back? Can you shoot back? I can. Yes Ray, it is definitely last resort. In the military we were taught that it was to protect life and Government property. I think in the civilian world it should be to protect life but I believe property can be replaced. That is what insurances are for, right? Now around here when not traveling it is a best guess as to what I might have on my person.

It doesn't affect me. I either get fuel at PFJ or I get fuel at one of the TSD participating stations. Most likely it will be the latter at the better discounts. I will not rule out PFJ but it will depend if my planning is off and I need fuel. Whining about GS and contracts is not going to solve a thing. I would even suggest that calling anyone would go upon deaf ears as you will never get to top management. Knowing that this is taking place allows one to use their own judgement on what they are going to purchase.

They are nasty!

Seen one here locally that was maybe even smaller. Double axle most likely because kitchen sits over it - heavier appliances.

I had to show two picture ID's for my renewal last year. It now has the "Real ID" gold star. Edited: Nope, only unexpired TxDL as I remember it. Here is a quote from TxDPS: "Beginning October 1, 2020, only state-issued driver licenses and identification cards that are fully compliant with the REAL ID Act will be accepted for official federal government purposes, such as entering secure federal buildings or boarding domestic flights. Texas began issuing REAL ID compliant cards on October 10, 2016, and these cards are marked with a gold circle with an inset star located in the upper right-hand corner... " If you want to fly or go into a federal building you need to get a "Real ID" driver license. I believe passports will still be honored. Isn't it strange how reciprocal gun licenses to carry are handled the way they are. Example is NY. NY LTC can carry in Texas but Texas LTC cannot carry in NY. Lot's of other states have that type reciprocity. Beware. When in doubt, leave it home. Just as information, how many of you over the years that take a weapon with you in your RV have actually had the need to use it. Better yet, the mental urge that you might need to use it.

I originally used ZIP ties and tied the plate to the back support runners of the ladder. It is still visible and the step is still in use, just a little narrow in depth. UV Light will eventually make the ZIP ties brittle so if you use that method by some that are UV tolerant and in any case change them out on a scheduled basis. The best method is to use the PLATE BRACKET sold by Kiley Mold and if you are ingenious you may be able to make a bracket that will allow the entire step to be used.

"W", The gauge of wire, smaller the number larger the diameter of the wire we have a big determination on the length. I personally used an 8 AWG wire and had about 30 ft from a previous life. Pulled into a "pull-in" site at one CG where the pedestal was at the front of the site. Rail road ties where there to prevent over-roll and Ihad to stop short because when the air dumped I would have hung up. I was 5 feet short of reaching the pedestal with my normal configuration. I used that 30 ft extension without a problem running two AC's and anything else in the course of a normal day on 50amp supply. The Winnebago Electrical Management System must have worked well. As stated, you CANNOT plug into a house dryer receptacle. If your children's house does not have a properly wired RV Outlet, don't plug in. How much extra distance are you talking about?

Agree Joe, but my father was from the Adirondacks and it is beautiful up there. Roads are wonderful. I look at NY like I look at CA. I like to visit some areas but I wouldn't want to live there and my time visiting is short. Several years ago we stayed at Little Wolf campground in Tupper Lake. When I called and asked for reservations for my 40' MH he said he could get me into one spot. We got there got parked and the spot was the very first one you look at coming into the CG and you were looking broadside at the MH. Heard comments like, "Oh my!" or "I've never seen one that big before!" Most of the RV's in there were the TT variety and short. CG was built way back when max lengths may have been 25-30 feet. We took back roads down to US 7 and over to US 2 to get to Central Mass. Only 268 miles to destination. Roads were great. US-2 had a few narrow spots but very doable. Heard Lake Placid had some nice CG's but we did not stop there. I don't have to worry about firearms when traveling as I stated before. We go aboard Federal Reservations and firearms are a No No. Also, we never know if we are going to detour through Canada and that is another area you don't want to take firearms. In all the years of RV traveling - never missed having a firearm. You may be limiting yourself to some wonderful sights by not visiting areas.

Texas is now an LTC (License To Carry). All other acronyms are void and null. Bill, no where on my Texas DL does it have any reference to a carry permit. My DL was just renewed last year and expires in 2027. Another situation that is sure to come up is Federal Law which allows transport through a state. Be wary of the wording as it says "through a state," and if you stop you are not traveling through and State Laws apply. At least that is the way I understand it. Hopefully someone more in the know will straighten me out.

True story from first hand conversations with my local Chief of Police. Place: Massachusetts. Time frame 1960ish. Run-away teenager. Caught in NYC. Chief, in uniform, private car went to the station holding the run-away. Checked his weapon as he entered the police station. Picked up the run-away and upon exit was refused his weapon because he did not have a permit. He had to submit a lot of paper work when he returned to his own station to get them to send him his weapon. I miss traveling with protection when in the RV but being retired military and staying at military campgrounds I leave it home. NO! Not all military campgrounds allow armory check in. I'm sure that there have been instances where someone needed to have their weapon present but in all the years of travel, starting in 1974 I have never, never needed a weapon. Leave it at home, especially if traveling to NY. Why risk it.

Once that smoke escapes the RV parts will have to be sent back to China to get the smoke repacked in.

No no! Not me. Came close but no cigar. DW caught it. She does a walk-around when we are getting ready to leave including the checking of all lights and bays. As she was walking up the driver side she was about ready to flip me a pointing finger but I saw it in the mirror. A friend was at Sandpiper and was moving from the upper level to the lower and had hose and electrical hooked up. They wanted about $800 to fix it and he told them to contact his insurance company. Insurance paid them $350. He is not personae non gratae at Sandpiper.

Stay off the pike and just head West on US-2. Much more scenic and less traffic than the crazies on the Pike.

I have spent 23 years in military communications and 44 years as an advanced class radio amateur operator. Trust me when I say that antenna theory is just that, theory. Don't get me wrong. There are many proven antennas out that that work extremely well, but there are also some untried antennas that would work well and some that will not. My theory, if it works, use it. One watt and a wet string for an antenna can transmit around the world if the conditions are right. Now, with that said, there are still truckers that use CB. I used to carry a hand held CB antenna. Not much it could do but one time when I broke down, not in an RV, I pulled out the CB and started making calls. A trucker answered me and was able to relay information and get me help. I would say that the same thing would work for FRS or GMRS. If you need it, pull it out and use it. Also they would be very good in a convoy of friends Buy the radio you are authorized to operate and stay away from those that need a license, other than GMRS, to stay out of possible Federal trouble. Your chances of being caught are slim, but possible.

Talk about a "Dog's Life!"

I know people who have been there done this - both sides.

I did that once. Don't remember the results but I didn't go there (middle of nowhere) and reverted back to the old way.

GMRS requires a license and is a $70 fee good for 10 years. GMRS power can be up to 50 watts but typically is .5 to 5 watts. FRS has a power is restriction of 2 watts unless they have changed that. The frequency, of both, is just outside the amateur radio band. The UV-5R is an amateur radio capable of 136-174 Mhz and 420-450 Mhz legally. Operating it at anything other than the FRS/GMRS frequency and power limits can get one in trouble. With all that said the UV-5R needs to be programmed and uses a special cable and computer software. it is said that it is a stinker to program. I disagree with many of the principles of SWR and have operated radios continuously with an SWR of 2:1 and in some case 3:1. Efficiency is diminished extensively but no damage to the radio. The finals being burned out go back to the vacuum tube days, but even then the vacuum tubes were very robust. Just remember that it is called "Antenna Theory," and as such theoretical applications have been tried with very good results. A higher SWR also affects reception, believe it or not. KE5QG p.s., you can buy a 5 pack of UV-5R's on amazon for $124.

Is that the start of a new house. Hope they finish with paper work.

Back in the 1950's we had a television with "remote control." Dad would say, "Wayne go change the channel!"