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    As an update......now they are in the planning stages of combining the AAFES PX and the commissary.

    DoD claims they are not being utilized by soldiers and retirees.

    Not sure what or who has been behind all this but think how cheap cigarettes were in the commissary versus the PX. Then they removed cigs from  the commissary. 

    Class VI was always the cheap place for adult refreshments - now they are closed and you have to go to the PX.

    To me - it's all about the $$. As more non-vets get into the decision stream - our benefits shrink and a profit must be shown. It is a shame to say, Walmart and Costco are the the PX/Commissary as they are both often cheaper.

    But "they" have no memories of getting paid once per month, in cash from the pay master, then making tracks to the commissary for your monthy stash of smokes , then the Class VI for beverages.

    Glad I do.....it was a right of passage!

    g

     

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    We were at Anchor Down 2 years ago and go back this September for a couple of weeks. 

    It was a great park back then and seems to keep getting better. They had just finished the "new" dog park when we were there last time and our pup was one of the first to use it. Looks like they have expanded some sites down by the dog park. The basket ball and pickle ball courts were just being finished when we left on our last visit. That was August 2016.

    Nice to hear they are now renting pontoons, we had to go into Dandrige last time. Did you happen to try the Taste of Dandridge restaurant? Really great home cooking.

    We will be in site 29 this year..

    Take care, 

    Glenn

     

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    Glenn, I started out with a tow dolly, it did work but it was a lot more difficult, just in setting up the car and securing it, plus depending on your site size "where do you park the dolly" always seemed to be a problem, and since the coach was so big backing up the dolly (with no car) was almost impossible for a back in site, so I had to unhook it and walk it into a parking spot which was not too difficult but I always managed to get dirty at some point in the process between that and laying on my side in the road of the campground to hook the safety chains to the car. [/size]

    We bought a Jeep to flat tow and a Demco tow bar, no problems with either so far; since we do not camp full time I cheeped out and bought a Roadmaster Apollo brake box that sits on the floor from Ebay for $155.00. It works fine for what I need it to do but it’s not the best design nor is it the most convenient to set up every time, on a good note and I am legal with it. One day I want a system that is hidden in the vehicle with proportional braking, in my opinion that is the best way to go.[/size]

    The brake system selection would depend on the coach you have, since it appears you have air brakes your options are very good...it just depends how much you want to spend and what your expectations are from the system, I would prefer proportional braking not the system I have now.[/size]

    Oh yea, other than the brake box install prior to leaving the set up only takes me 3-5 minutes with the tow bar vs. 20+ with the dolly, and I don't even break a sweat.[/size]

    Hope this helps, as the saying goes "you get what you pay for".[/size]

    Joe[/size]

    Thanks Joe.........it certainly gives me more food for thought! I priced up a total Blue Ox Tow Bar system, from tow bar to brake - came to about $3300 - about the same as a top of the line new tow dolly. This of course is without installation.

    Thanks again.........and yes - I have air brakes.

    Glenn

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    Glenn Nulty

    Army National Guard

    30 years - 1970 thru 2000 - 5 years part-time troop, 25 years Active Guard/Reserve

    Retired as Sergeant Major

    Field Artillery Surveyor 82C, Military Pay Specialist 73C, Senior a Personnel NCO 75Z, Recruiting & Retention NCO 79Z, Career Counselor MOS unkmown

    New York State & Indiana

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    Interested with your experience with flat towing a 2014 Ford Explorer Limited 4 Wheel Drive vehicle.

    What electric brake did you install?

    We are new to RVing and have 2 vehicles to choose to tag along. One is small at 2600lbs and needs a tow dolly the 2nd is the Ford Explorer and weighs about 4600lbs.

    Some considerations are towing 2600 versus 4600lbs. Our motor home has a 5000lbs rated hitch.

    From reading, flat towing is much easier than the dolly.

    Thanks in advance for your thoughts.

    Glenn

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