tetonchief

What was their exact reason? Was it because you did not contact them first? You could have taken the tow guys info, used your toad to get to a cell service area and then have the RSS company make a decision on what to do. It sounds like you didn't give them any chance to help but submitted a bill. You might check the policy and see if their is a remedy to dispute. I know for insurance, you can hire a company that fights for you in a claim denial.

Costs are going up d the weather has a lot to do with it. Last year several hurricanes, tornadoes and hail. This year more of the same. Just look at the most recent damage from hurricane Michael in FL panhandle. There is going to be a lot of major claims from that which will drive up premiums next year for all. Insurance is based on large pools sharing the costs for all.

2 years ago I took 287 N all the way from where I picked it up in S. Texas to the GTNP South Gate at Moran WY. It was a wonderful drive. I have done the drive 4 times now from FL going different ways each time to my summer job in the National Park. The last time was driving my 39' Canyon Star (gas) which I now full time in. No problem with the mountain passes in or out of the area. I do have a Bnaks system. I have been all over the area out there. About the only pass I wouldn't want to do with the motorhome and toad is the Bear Tooth Hwy--otherwise they are all doable. I do my best to stay off the interstates--you see the real America that way.

I went to Tampa show today. Drove over from MAFB FAMCamp where I am parked. Busier than last 2 years! Long lines for everything. I lucked out by entering from US 301 main entrance--they had LEO traffic control. I parked near Gate 1 but took tram to gate 3 for entrance as the lines at gate 1 were like a block long. Inside the vendor buildings you could barely move the crowds were so bad, add to that the dogs on leashes and the ones in strollers...ridiculous! It is bad enough ng to navigate all the folks on scooters, but I understand that as it is a huge footprint to cover. Really didn't look at the RV' much, just an a few from teardrops to 1.5 million Prevost, but only one of these here and one of those over there. I think I set foot or leaned in 5 total. I am not in the market for a new rv. I really didn't see anything new at the vendors. It was pretty much the same vendors, same booths. I did find a good bargain, a 25 foot heated water hose at Camping World booth. It rung up as $114 but they had a $19.99 clearance sticker on the shelf where they had 4. Since I go out to the Tetons in April and leave in Oct it seemed like a good buy. Otherwise, shopping on line is the way to go. When I finally left I went out gate 3 and waited 20 minutes for a parking lot tram. Seemed like only 2 trams running the entire parking lot. When I started waiting in line I was the 9th person in line. Then as the tram got closer people started coming from the gates and walked past se of us in a line and it was a bum rush to get a seat. Rude behavior was kind of rampant inside as well as outside the venue gate. People would just stop in the middle of the aisle to look at a vendor booth without stepping closer to the booth and allow people to pass--some acted like the show was put on for them. Talk about a "soft target" where a lot of bad could happen. Maybe tomorrow and the rest of the days will be better and this was just because it was day one for the public. If you are planning to go get there real early for entrance and parking and be prepared.

I am very happy with how my purchase turned out. Michelin charged me via email receipt what they quoted for the tires. The servicing dealer charged me for mount and balance and stems, taxes and disposal (which is different in each state) which I paid separate the day I had the work done. The tires were $566 each (times 6) so it wasn't cheap--had it done in New York. I could have driven to another state for cheaper or no taxes but I was on my way to Newmar for $4000 in body work caused by flying highway cones--I figured why chance a blow out on the way to save a few hundred. Better safe than sorry.

You better do a good deal of behind the wheel training in parking lots etc before you let him take over on a trip. How many hours of driving a car as a learner were you satisfied with before he got a license and you let him take the car. Do you think a trucking firm would hire no let a new 16 year old driver take out a truck? Can he rent a U-Haul? In any case, I hope you got deep deep pockets if something goes wrong and you get sued.

I was planning all wheel balancing but as I mentioned the Michelin dealer said it was not necessary on my drive wheel duals. If I wanted it done they would have to do stick on weights with the rear aluminum wheels and I have seen them fall off the wheels on my car more than once. They also stopped doing the powder and bead inside tires. Will see how it goes--first 45 miles from dealer to my daughters and it drove great!

Just had 6 new Michelins (255 X 80r x22.5) installed this past Monday at a dealer (Marlboro, NY) using the FMCA program. They balanced the front tires but not the drive's (said not necessary and waste of $ on the drives with duals, also would have had to use stick on weight there and could lose them miles down the road and then out of balance). They also stopped using the powder/beads inside tires for balance as they had more problems with it than worth.

Just to clarify, a LEO will use your drivers license to determine what you may or may not operate, not the vehicle tag ( for some people out there that registered their vehicle in a different State than the State of their driver's license.

Come from Idaho Falls through Soda Springs to Alpine to Jackson. It is a pretty easy drive.

I believe Newmar says only wash your coach with a lambs wool pad--never brushes. Best to do yourself or hire someone with correct equipment. Most car wash places etc have signs saying they are not responsible for any loose or added equipment--it is their way of not accepting liability.

By-passes were created to alleviate traffic through towns, especially if not stopping there. Before by-passes the route through towns was the only route. So big rigs and RV's etc can go through (size wise) but you would be wise to use the by-pass anytime town traffic is usually high--rush hours and in some places it can be like 6am until 10 pm. At 2 in the morning you pretty much fly right through.

Loan value (wholesale) is normally 80% of the retail value--at least that is the way in the auto industry. Starts at new with MSRP. Depending on location and vehicle popularity some dealers like to add on a sticker to the MSRP and call it market adjusted price--just a markup on their part to get you to pay more however the bank still goes by MSRP. As the vehicle ages the loan (wholesale), retail, and average rate-in values go down based on depreciation and location and what they are selling for at the auctions. RV's are going to be a bit different as there isn't a huge auction market for them let alone numbers near cars and trucks. So banks are going yo tend to base al values at the lower end of the market so they don't put too much in a vehicle and get stuck with repos that are up side down. RV's are not necessary transportation-- they tend to fall in the category of "toys" with boats, motorcycles, atv's etc.

I wish threads would stick to the topic.

Yes! Many bases allow RV folks to have their weapons with them even staying in the FAMCAMP--you just have to stop by the armory and provide a list (they actually have a form) of you weapons. You sign a statement concerning the base regulations, storage etc, and you provide a copy of the approved form to the FAMCAMP registration office. Some bases will allow you to store them at the armory as well. I do recommend you check with each base (or fort or station) prior to arrival just as you should check each States laws concerning firearms, concealed carry etc.

I didn't forget, it is equally important to me as well. I was just trying to suggest a suitable solution for someone wishing to drive "thru" Canada. If this were the case I would be happy to transit Canada and even spend my money along the way. But, since they think their way of life is superior to ours I will have to pass. I spent nearly 30 years to support and defend our Constitution including our 2nd Amendment right.

I am a full timer, my coach is my home. I have nothing against the Canadian people or the country as a whole. I disagree with their gun laws. My feeling is there should be a method US citizens could travel from the lower USA to Alaska and vice versa by declaring their weapons at each boarder crossing. They should be able to be transported as they can in the USA (unloaded, locked in cases and separate from ammunition). Not to accuse anyone specifically, but I am sure there are those that would be quick to accuse this couple of "smuggling" that have also snuck food into theaters, or booze on airplanes etc. Of course they will say it is not the same as guns, but really, someone trying to cover a few hundred miles with their legally owned possession hidden in a closet to avoid shipping a FFA paperwork costs are called smugglers? Then all the above is smuggling...look it up. You don't like guns, fine. Don't buy one. But I haven't seen any reports of a motorhome or 5th wheel rolling up in the 'hood, or to a school, or a movie theater and selling guns out the window or running around shooting up the place. Some of us carry and use our guns like others--for recreation, sport, and competition.

Ok, so just for clarification.... I have a Ford F53 you check the oil removing the center rubber cap You pop the cap, suck the oil out with a suction pump, refill slowly, let sit, suck it out again to get a better flush, then refill with all new oil (just to the top of the bottom lip on the hole where it would drip out), replace seal, go back and top off after it sits a while and then you are ready to go? I am planning on using Royal Purple Synthetic gear oil....sound ok? And it should only take 1 quart of oil to do this procedure on both front wheels? Thanks for the help!

I sure hope you bought the cruise insurance!

I would think it might be easier to get someone to swap the tranny for the new model--seems to me the '15 5 speed only driven home is practically a new trans. I'd ask what kind of deal could be made for the swap. Wholesale cost to wholesale can't be too much and maybe in house labor fees? I have the 5 speed but my coach has the complete Banks power system--can't imagine what it would be like for me with going to the Teton's each summer season without the Banks. That baby kicks in on the mountain climbs and I have no problem keeping it above 50. Date of coach is also important for tires. My 2012 is on a 2011 chassis and the tires are APR 2011, so I am ordering new tires to replace now. I am the 2nd owner and I know it was well taken care of, but I am going on the better safe than sorry. New tires are much less costly that what a blowout could do.

I am waiting on XRV's --due sometime in March (back ordered) supposedly in production now.

Just posted to an RV news site: Two RVers from Alaska got hit hard in a Canadian court after being found guilty of attempting to smuggle firearms across the border at Osoyoos, British Columbia. James (66) and Janet Sumner were making the crossing on May 25, 2015, and both declared carrying a rifle — but no other weapons. An inspection found a handgun in a closet in their travel trailer. They were arrested and their rigs were impounded, along with their three dogs. One of the dogs got out of its kennel and attacked a handler and was subsequently shot in the leg. Since the couple were refused transit across Canada, they had to take a ferry home, pay impound fees, plus costs of shipping their trailer back to Alaska by barge. All "tolled," including court fines, impound fees, veterinary bills, ferry, and transport costs, the Sumners paid $18,940 for their trouble. [Editor: The 2016 Traveler's Guide to the Firearm Laws of the Fifty St This is why I have no desire to give Canada any of my tourist dollars....

I used Alliant CU (formerly United Airlines Employee CU) and I am very happy with the loan, terms, and customer service I received. As I worked for United after my Air Force days I was already a member and had used them for previous snowmobile loans. I can't say enough about their service and I also belong to Escapes.

It is true that commissary sells at cost plus the surcharge (which pays for running, building, maintaing) the commissary. Stores like Walmart and the warehouse stores (Costco, SAMs etc) are the reasons the savings have dwindled in both the commissary and BX/PX etc--it is all about buying power. Only 1% of the US population serves in the military. Add the number of retires and others authorized to shop in base stores maybe means 4 or 5% of the population. Walmart and the other stores are open to everyone including us. How do you compete with that. There are still very good deals and exchange store profits go back into the bases for recreational activities as well--that is a good reason for me to try and shop on base. I want to do what I can for the young men and women who have come after me doing the job now.

What does the owners manual say, that should be the definitive answer. On another note, I had a 2002 Elantra GT. Never towed it, it was an automatic. But I did tow my Harley on a Kendon trailer behind the Hyundai and it lasted 7 years and 147 thousand miles. Nothing wrong with it when I sold it. I just got a bug for a new car and bought my Scion xB. Then I had 2 cars and a Harley. 20/20 says I should have driven the wheels off the Elantra--it was a great car and one of the most comfortable driver's seat for a 6' 3" guy. I like my Scion, but it's no Elantra GT (Too bad they changed that car too) and now Scion is going away.