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I used a Dolly to tow a Toyota Camry and a Nissan Sentra. Really liked both vehicles, but they can not be towed 4 down with auto tranny. The tires on the Dolly had to be replaced twice. The manufacturer indicated if I got 7k miles out of the tires I was doing good. I got 10 k out of them. No shocks, no springs. I have been towing 4 down with a Jeep Liberty and now a Sonic. When I was younger and full of P&V, the Dolly was fine, easy for me to use, move around, and could load the car without assistance with practice. However, the 4 down towing is much easier for me now. I would not go back to a Dolly

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Mine didn't I made some pretty tight turns, but carefully with DW watching closely. And never back up. Although on one occasion I backed it up very, very carefully a few feet, on the straight and narrow, without ill effects.

I Used the Master Tow 80 w/elect brakes for 3 years with 2 different vehicles. Replaced the tires once. Never used the spare that I bought for it. Nary a problem. Tires can last 7-10k miles. I discussed w/ factory rep when I visited them in Fayetteville, normal to go through tires, no shocks, ect on the dolly. They are very helpful. I accidentally pulled wires out of plug, called them and they walked me through rewiring. Excellent customer service. If I ever went back to a Dolly, I would not hesitate going with a Master Tow. At the time, best price available with electric brakes. When I sold it, put a good price on it, and it went the first day. Fellow drove 300 miles to pick it up. I was able to load and unload the auto w/o any help or guidance. It worked for me at the time. Now it's 4 down, and as I got older, it is easier. But, when you're young and full of P&V, what the heck, a dolly of whatever mold will always work.

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Just obtained quotes for RV = Full-time Coverage. Sold the house last Friday.....Just can't sit still. Geico Coverage is for both Vehicles. Geico is $180 less for both the RV & Sonic, which also includes RV E Roadside and Auto E Roadside, compared to Blue Sky for just the RV, . Blue sky quoted the Sonic at $1216.00, either they made a mistake or they're pistons are not firing in sequence. Interesting quote. If that is an accurate quote, then Geico is $1396 less. No Accidents, No Moving Violations, Excellent Credit. Geico is over $300 less for both the RV & Sonic compared to Progressive for just the RV. Interesting comparison on quotes. Oh, forgot, the quotes were for less $ amount coverage. Hmm-mm, let me think? What to do! This has become a semi-annual ritual, glad I have the time,,,retirement is such a chore. Oh, Well, someone has to,,,you know the rest. I have had outstanding customer and claim service over the years with both Geico and Progressive. Progressive priced themselves out of my market. Full time coverage, plus ERS with Geico comes to $1112 per year on 2 semi annual policies.

I have used the below BO and BB on a 2008 Jeep Liberty and now the Sonic. Both have provided excellent performance. It has worked well for me. Easy setup, disconnect, and storing. Got the BB to easily move from one vehicle to another. Went from the liberty to the sonic. Who knows where it goes next, but I like the portability.

An RV Volunteer may not be for everyone. It is a fun adventure, with plenty of time to explore the area, and contribute to the preservation and protection of America's National Parks. Do a search for Colorado, 39 Volunteer Announcements for numerous agencies. http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm COLORADO Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park = 1 RV Volunteer Site with 30/50 amp, water, sewer, no telephone service, limited cell phone access. Curecanti National Recreation Area = 6 RV Volunteer Sites. Ponderosa Campground = 1 RV Volunteer Site with 50 amp Solar Electric, water, sewer, no telephone, limited cell phone access.Cimarron Campground = 1 RV Volunteer Site with 50 amp, water, sewer, telephone provided, no cell phone access. Elk Creek Campground= 2 RV Volunteer Sites with 50 amp, water, sewer, telephone provided, cell phone access. Lake Fork Campground = 1 RV Volunteer Site with 50 amp, water, sewer, no telephone, limited cell phone access. Stevens Creek Campground = 1 RV Volunteer Site with 50 amp, water, sewer, telephone provided, limited cell phone access. Dinosaur National Monument = 8 RV Volunteer Sites. Monument Headquarters (Colorado) = 3 RV Volunteer Sites with water, sewer, picnic tables. Split Mountain Campground Picture Compliments of Sue Ryan RV Volunteer Dinosaur Quarry (Utah) = 4 RV Volunteer Sites. 3 of the RV Volunteer Sites at Green River Campground have 30/50 amp, water, sewer, laundry facility, picnic tables. Gates of Ladore (Colorado) = 1 RV Volunteer Site with water, sewer, picnic table.

Bought the 2013 Sonic LTZ, due to it's tow-ability, I was interested in the Cruze, however, it is not tow-able. Considering the Sonic is a subcompact, road noise is minimal except on rougher road surfaces. It tows great. Although, I have not taken the Sonic on a long distance interstate drive, current mileage averages around 29 in town and on state highways. So far on 3 hour drives, the Sonic has been very comfortable, and fun to drive. I like it more than I thought, however, sometimes I miss the 4 wheel drive Jeep. The only problem with the Sonic is that the trim on the truck has tarnished, which occurred within the first month. The dealer order the replacement trim in December, and it has yet to arrive. The Sonic is the first new vehicle I have purchased that has had to be returned to the dealer during the warranty period (although minor) Prior new purchases of a Jeep, Nissan and 2 Mazda's, never required dealer warranty service. The Sonic is easy to setup for towing, even with having to remove the DLIS fuse. I have a question: Is it necessary to remove the DLIS fuse for short towing trips 200-350 miles? What affect would not removing the DLIS fuse have? We may consider the Malibu for our next toad. Depends on what's on the market when we are ready for another vehicle.

Spent 7 winters in Minnesota,,,,,The Great Minnesota Lie,,,,You'll get use to it. All I can say is better your choppers in the glass in Wis than mine,,,,,,,cheer up more winter is just around the corner, then you can have thoughts of Spring. Keep the heater on in the fish-house, warmest place in Wisconsin.

The names are hidden to protect the innocent....Nice Folks All.... however, rumor has it Judge Roy as in "Bean" may be issuing Wanted Posters soon....Here come the bounty hunters... High of 81 today, even the rattlers are getting ready to party.....Have Fun wherever you are.

Attend Free Programs Coffee With A Ranger: From January through March, interpretive talks on various topics are available weekly at 10 a.m. at campgrounds throughout the recreation area. See Schedule of Events at the Visitors Center or on Campground Bulletin Boards; or call the Visitor Information Center at (830)775-7491 ext. 3200 for more information. Bring your favorite coffee mug and a camp chair. The first Cowboy Coffee of the Season was a Winner! Very, very few coffee grounds in the cup, no bitter taste, and the pot emptied out... All good signs that the Cowboy Coffee went down well (pun intended). Comments: Ranger John Little stated, this is "The best Cowboy Coffee ever"..... As an experienced coffeer,,,have to say, it twern't bad at'all. Cowgirl Coffee was also blended. The Cowgirls and the not so Cowboy Cowboys, added cocoa to their Cowboy Coffee. Therefore I will not be hung of is it hanged from the Hang'n Bridge. The Cowboy Coffee will be repeated next Thursday at 277 North Campground.

Here's a discussion about streets & Trips on Mac Good Luck,,,,

I use Streets & Trips to document routes, campgrounds, etc, and use the text block to place information I want to document and save directly on the map for future reference.

I use an HTC Inspire 4g now that we are fulltime again. I use the Smartphone with an ATT 5g plan $50, and the phone becomes a router for 2 laptops, 2 Kindles, I can connect up to 5 devices if needed. We do photos, and a lot on internet, and use about 6g a month, which adds an additional $10 for $60, which is what I was paying for my USB Air Card. We do all banking, etc. through the HTC Hot Spot. Going on 4 months now, and nary an issue.....No more separate routers or air cards for us.....I like the KISS concept..... We have not been without a signal where we have stayed. Travelling occasionally, hit a hole. Locations we have stayed are on the below Blog. Everyone has their own preference, currently the above is ours. Good Luck.

Jean Lafitte NHP & Preserve Some great views from the RV Volunteer Sites Contact the Park at the above Site or volunteer vacancy announcements located on Volunteer.gov

Just received the below information regarding Jean Lafitte NHP. The NHP & Preserve recently completed construction on 2 new RV Volunteer Sites. LOUISIANA Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve = 2 Full Hookup pull through RV Volunteer Sites located at Barataria Preserve, additional RV Volunteer Site improvements are planned RV Volunteer Positions can be applied for through Volunteer.gov RV Volunteer sites may not be available for all positions. The current Volunteer vacancy announcement may not list the availability of the new RV Volunteer Sites. The Park can be contacted for more specifics. Jean Lafitte NHP As additional information regarding site improvements and additional RV Volunteer Sites becomes available this thread will be updated. The picture is of the Barataria Preserve Unit. That's the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, which is definitely big, but is dwarfed by the Mississippi itself. The barge tows are bigger, and the river can also handle huge cruise ships, container ships, and bulk shipping.

Good Point, I just started another thread that lists all current access passes. Some folks may not realize they even exist. Now a special benny for the military. Thanks for the reminder.

Some folks may not know that Military Personnel can obtain a Free Access Pass to NPS Sites, and other Federal Agency Sites: Free Military Access Passes, and Other Access Passes. Overview of the Annual Pass for U.S. Military and their Dependents

Here is a listing of All Access Passes to National Parks and other Federal Agency Sites. Free Access Passes For Military

My Pleasure,,,it's been a lot of fun for us, we have met lots of nice folks, staff and visitors. Merry Christmas

Free Days! Mark your calendar for these entrance fee-free dates in 2013: January 21 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day April 22-26 National Park Week August 25 National Park Service 97th Birthday September 28 National Public Lands Day November 9-11 Veterans Day weekend

I have gotten into the habit of double checking the locking caps on my Blue Ox locking pins when hooking up. Recently, for some reason after hooking up, I rechecked the locking pins, and found one locking cap that I must not have put enough pressure on and it was not fully seated on the locking pin. Although it appeared locked, and I believed I had locked the cap on the pin, it wasn't, and would have fallen off. All locking pins get double checked after hooking up the toad.

I have never liked tapping into the vehicle wiring harness. I have used http://www.blueox.com/p-800-tail-light-wiring-kit-bulb-socket.aspx for the last 5 years on 2 vehicles. No Problems with bulbs, wiring etc. They now have an LED version, cost about $50 more than the regular bulb system. Lights are controlled by the Motorhome.

Here's the link to what it just cost me. It was much less expensive locating the parts, and installer vs,,,,,dealer. Your mileage may differ. http://community.fmca.com/topic/4688-pictures-of-rgv-texas-tops-install-of-2013-sonic-baseplate/page__fromsearch__1