wayne77590

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!"

Winnebago is notorious for draining the chassis batteyr and most of the time it is related to the steps. With the steps in the "on" position there is a constant demand on current. When I was having your problem I talked to Winnebago and the best advice they gave me was to turn the step switch to the "off" position. I was fortunate that I could close the screen door on the 2008 Winni Destination and reach in with a 12 inch stick and turn the step off. Once I started turning the step off I had no more problems with chassis battery drain. What could it hurt to give that a try for a couple weeks? My 2008 had a Trik-L-Charge but the demand on the steps could not keep up with the trickle charge. (I was plugged in all the time to 110v) My 2015, I just leave the steps in the "off" position and yes, they remain in the out position but I'm not encroaching on anyone's space. As for the TOAD. In my specific case on both a Saturn Vue and now my Lincoln MKX, I would also have the "dead" battery when arriving at my destination. The manual said to start the engine and run it for 5 minutes every 4-5 hours. No way did that work. So since we needed to stop for the pupper and stretch our lets I started stoppiing about every 2 hours. We would stretch the legs, walk the dog and I'd run the engine on the TOAD for 5 minutes. That helped on most trips but I found out that in real hilly or mountainous country the problem was worse. I deduced it was related to the braking system on the TOAD. I have Air Force One and that is proportional breaking when the brake pedal in the MH is depressed. However, with the jake brake on the TOAD brake lights are activated every time the foot is let up on the accelerator. In Hilly and mountainous country this can be quite a bit. The only way I know to remedy this is to install a "charge line" to keep the TOAD batteries charged going down the highway. I also carry a lithium jump system with me. Works well. That is my experience. Others may have different experiences. You'll have to weed through them all and see if there is a solution to your problem. Good luck.

Just think, I get 198% from those two sources.?

One has to watch on how many leds to the inch/foot are on the strip. Few leds will render a dimmer light.

Wow, so sorry to hear about Miller Creek. That was a good location. I'm not sure when we will be traveling. Had a knee replacement and presently undergoing PT. Doctor's final say is beginning of March. I'm sure I'll be okay to travel, just going to make sure. Semper Fi!

MIke, we use MIller's Creek. Even set up a rally there last year and the folks loved it. Might do it again. RVMutant Rally. Yep, my wife's idea of roughing it is no Walmart nearby. We also choose RV parks that have good spaces. For an overnighter it is not a big deal, but if staying for a little while we like it "nice" and clean. Besides, with two macerator toilets that use gallons of water we cannot boon-dock. If more than one night I prefer pull through unless it is a really good site. I don't mind backing in, just don't like unhooking for a one night stay. BTW Mike, there is a new RV park near Ellington Field called Jetstream RV Resort. Only thing they don't have is a rally room. The pull through sites will hold a 45' MH towing a tandem axle long trailer with a car on it and still able to park a vehicle next to in the the car parking specific spot. There price is in keeping with all the other high prices in the area at $64 a night but if you have Passport America you can stay for a week for $32 a night. It's 34 miles to Galveston, 18 miles to downtown Houston, and 25 miles to our house. One of these times we'll stay at the Elk's Lodge in Katy and give you a holler when we are passing through.

I'd rather stay around Johnson City. From there it is about 60 miles in any direction to any sight seeing one wishes to do.

Don't forget that the TSC (TransConnect Services) fuel card and the TSD (TSD Logistics) fuel card are different companies and may not offer the same discounts. I use the TSD (Their EFS Card - confusing eh?) and on my last trip save approximately 40 cents a gallon at Love's.

Do they honor any discount cards? I could call them and ask, but I'm lazy. Edited: I just checked the web site and weekly rate is $340 and averages out to about $48 a night - that is if you can drink that much wine.

The TSD app is much more intuitive.

Oh boy! I need to get out and stock up.

Youngsters! 58 years and still counting. Belated chocolate day to all the men and Happy Valentine's Day to the ladies.

Yep! Waiting for the review.

My cabin fever is associated with my total knee replacement on January 21st. I'm down with pt until sometime in march

The math comes out to $10 and some change a month. Not bad.

Congratulations. The very nice thing about grandchildren is that when the grandparents are through spoiling them they can hand them back to the parents. Is that called "Payback!"

Yep, smarter wheel than me technology. Just about everything is smarter than me technology. I wondered for a year or more how the LED lights came on in the outside front of the motor-home. Accidentally pushed the AUX switch on the dash and voila, LED lights.

Drive! Have fun!

wfstewa, Call Wingard support. When I have had to talk to them they have been very helpful. That was some time ago, but still what do you have to lose.