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In Wisconsin walleye is commercially available. Used to order that at restaurants there and in Minnesota. Hope that hasn't changed. Would really enhance a fish fry.

Good to hear. One of ours is dripping. Will look for it.

Eastbound on I-70 in Kansas a few years back. The headwinds were very high. One could almost see the fuel gauge move towards empty while driving. Stopped at the KOA in in Wakeeny . Great park cable selection by the way. Left the next morning just before daylight in order to beat the sun driven wind. Hit McDonalds for carry out and "hauled ***." Funny! I have fought east bound winds when heading west and on the return trip west bound winds when headed east. Only in Kansas! Go figure!😳

Bill/ I will admit that the view from the GW upper level (preferably) when crossing from New Jersey into NYC is something. Nothing like it , in my estimation, if you want to see the Big Apple in all of it's majesty from a moving vehicle. However, do it in your toad only and hope for a traffic slow down so everyone can enjoy it. At night it is something to see also. I crossed the bridge for the first time in 1969 in a big rig and for the last time around '96 or so. I would never take something as frail as a motorhome over it. If I was still trucking, NYC would be crossed off of my list of acceptable loads. Yea! I know there will be people that say that it is no big deal. They must have had a really good day. Trucks far more rugged than an rv so they have a better chance of weathering the storm, but never again. Of course after you cross the bridge into NYC, you have the Cross Bronx to deal with.

Working your way to I-84 in the Scranton- Wilkes Barre is a good Idea. As a trucker residing in south central PA I often used 84 when heading into New England. Hope that you are waiting for spring before you depart.

Carl/ Knew a teacher that retired and he and his wife bought a very big fiver (3 axles) and a Ford diesel 450 model. Ramsey's truck just looks more powerful than a 250 . I am a Ford truck enthusiast and I live in pickup truck country. Rural PA. If I was younger I would sell our Phaeton and buy in to the Fiver lifestyle. We both have some health issues going on. So we will stick with our unit.

I have used a Lucas Power Steering additive that claims to stop leaks. In my case it worked. If it is still available, it might work in your level system if you add the correct amount.

What a sharp looking rig. Is the pickup a 450 or bigger?

Knew a fellow trucker that used his Jake Brake so religiously that he exceeded 400,000 miles between brake jobs. Annoying to run with though.

Oh! By the way. RV owners in the Amarillo area store there units in non temp controlled facilities that have an aluminum awning over the unit. The humidity is quite low there so there is no worry about mold or algae. Some car dealers park there inventory under shelter. Oh? Forgot! Hail Storms can be a problem there. Tons of big rigs trucks run through Amarillo in both directions every day. Gotta be a way with your skills to find employment, and you would be very close to Colorado and northern New Mexico in your attempt to find perfect conditions for RV storage.

Have you considered the possible failure of the on/off switch for the PacBrake? Our's would require a small Phillips screwdriver to be able to lift the switch panel to check the circuit.

Joe/ You will still be a young guy as you look for proper storage for your coach. Job opportunities in the fourth largest metro area (Houston Texas) will probably give you the ability to store your RV under shelter and out of the flood plain. If you desire lower humidity and less mold, consider the DFW area in your search for the perfect storage facility. Good luck.

OK I will try to help. The previous poster is dead on accurate. Unless you have to go through the LA Megaopolis to meet someone or you ar a masochist, leave I-10 in the Palms Springs area and exit north onto CA 62. Turn north in Yucca Valley onto CA 247. Follow that route to Barstow. It makes a hard right in Lucerne Valley north to Barstow. Run I-15 south a couple of exits and exit onto CA58. Take that route west through Bakersfield. If you are one that can follow Highway signs (there are some that depend on GPS systems because they really do not like maps) follow 58 as it exits CA 99. Proceed to I-5 North on your way to San Jose.. By the way, I love maps. Will probably never have a GPS unit before I leave earth. They can get large vehicles into trouble.

I am sorry that I missed this. There are two very good ways to completely avoid the LA area that I have used as a trucker numerous times, but you may already be underway.

As an RV owner I frequently estimate my fuel needs and pay cash at the fuel desk.I have to hurry to the pump before it times out. I usually get a discount for cash. I never had a problem when fueling as a Trucker. Swipe my fuel card along with my rewards card and the pump is on.Could usually go in, find my receipt on a carousel , remove it, and leave without talking to any one or waiting in line. Do miss that convenience, but I will deal with it. After all, I don't use anywhere near the amount I did in an 18 wheeler.

Yes, there a lot of soft spots because of winter rains and I guess seepage. Wendover NV right on the state line has gambling and maybe a park or two. Not far from all of the high speed fun.

Have been through Quartzite many times and the California dunes along I-8 as well. Mostly in the winter. Could see RV's of all types in both places. We have RV'ed since 1986. Neither area looked inviting to me but "one man's trash can be another man's treasure." The photos of the solar panel installation are very good though. Ideal place to have them.

With our first coach, we dry camped probably 80% of the time. Dumped and refilled the fresh water tank for an acceptable price and then headed on to our next remote site. As Rich said, the Flying J is a good choice for a dump and fresh water after you buy fuel or propane. If you are looking for something for nothing can't help you there.

Basement a/c works well on a Greyhound bus. Not so well on an rv unless it is a really high end unit. Have seen and talked with owners working on theirs.. Not so good

Still trying to find some relevance?

MT 421 is not marked for commercial vehicles. I use the Rand McNally Motor Carriers' Road Atlas when routing myself in unfamiliar territory. 421 may be ok but you would have to ask a local or some one that has run it. MT78 is marked for commercial vehicles from Columbus to Red Lodge. My two.

You are welcome. US2 even becomes 4 lane as you approach Stevens Pass.

US2 between Leavenworth WA and I-5 is a beautiful drive. Have even run it in the winter(former trucker). If I found myself in that part of Washington state and wanted to head to the coast, that is the route I would use. We have 330 Cat for power and we tow. The pass is named Stevens. Any other route from Leavenworth to the coast would add many miles to your trip.

If you are able to crawl underneath the engine, look for an electric cord hooked to one side or the other and follow the cord to a possible male connection. In our case, it leaves the passenger side of the engine, crosses underneath the engine, and enters the floor underneath the bed. Lift the bed and there it is. It plugs into a socket that is switch activated outside the bed foundation Just follow the cable to where ever it goes. Really does help a cold start.

My experience with CAT franchises has been positive. The techs know what they are doing. Yes/ their labor rate is well above the rates of nearby "local shops." Bit of a chip there?