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Yep; DW had dining room, kitchen, and both bathrooms remodeled 11 years ago.$$$$$

I normally don't listen to speeches, but I agree- yesterday was a good day.

Ugh; stuck at home; 5°F at 13:25 hrs. That's improved, -1°F at 07:00 hrs. Considering Southern building designs, you guys are having to winterize your homes

We're nearly over "the crud'. Now that we're feeling good again we have so much snow we can't go anywhere. The state and county had the highways in good shape, so it snowed again all day Friday and into Sat morning-snowed in again. We've gotta make a grocery run, plus I'm about out of Kerosene for my garage torpedo heater. I do have a slight case of cabin fever...

It's RSV. Look it up, it's highly contagious and easily transmittable, more so than COVID-19. There is no cure, it just has to run it's course. The vaccine doesn't prevent one from contracting the virus; supposedly makes it milder. I guess now is the best time to be down with something, we got 3" light snow today, followed by a rain/sleet mix for a few hours. It began snowing heavily about 21:30. I had my tractor ready for pushing snow, loader bucket on, yard box on 3-pt hitch, fuel tank full. Then I needed to move some heavy timbers last week and switched to the pallet forks, got sick and couldn't put bucket back on, now I can't switch back because of this darned RSV, and my heart rate is running between 43 -55 BPM. DW is sitting on me like a mother hen.

I begin each days driving at 8AM and try to arrive at a CG for that night by 3PM. This somewhat insures I'll find a parking site. This fits my daily driving limit of 300 miles per day. When you get in FL, from the center of the state and south, locating a parking site might be unsuccessful in Feb. unless you have reservations already. BTW, if kaypsmith is still RVing, he's an expert on MCI bus'

Wayne, I know you'll cherish all the memories you made; stay the course my friend. You have my cell phone# whenever you need an ear to listen. Last Sat. DW and I attended a breakfast at the American Legion post. We contracted something, now we are both down with a deep cough and fever. DW is worse than I am. We're treating the symptoms as if its COVID19_again.

Welcome to the discussion forums! My MH was parked in a barn for 8 yrs., so speaking from experience, start a savings program to cover maintenance costs now.. I was lucky, my MH was within the time limit for an extended service contract through Good Sam. Nothing happened to the chassis, but the ESC more than paid out my premium cost and claim deductibles fixing things in/on the coach/house. Your MH is too old to qualify for an ESC, thus the recommendation above. Each appliance should be serviced now before your trip. You can download appliance service manuals from: https://myrvworks.com/manuals/

Merry Christmas everyone! My wife is doing better; sale of MH is on hold while we wait and see in the spring.

That's great! For an example of how NOT to design a discussion forum website, go look at the newly-redesigned Good Sam discussion forums. It's like the project was sub-let to an elementary school class; I quit that website. Something I'd like to see addressed is the issue of, if a member doesn't join a chapter, they have absoluteiy no say in how the organization operates. This forum is their only channel to management.

A few years ago I stopped paying dues because DW became ill and could not travel. This fall she improved enough to begin taking our MH out for short 4-5 day trips this coming spring. This doubling of dues turned her off to FMCA, so I will not be re-newing my membership and removing the FMCA emblems from our MH. This is sad to see happen, when all one has to do is look back and realize when the decline began in ernest, and take appropriate actions to undo what was done to perpetrate the decline. Sure, returning to a MH only club will result in the loss of towables owners, you just have to re-adjust the business accordingly. I initially joined to be part of an exclusive MH club, now there's little difference between FMCA and Good Sam club. Since these forums are open, I will continue to converse with my internet friends and acquaintances as I am permitted.

Testing air pressure is not the answer, the only thing that matters is ride-height. The make/yr of your MH is just part of this, the yr, brand and model of chassis also matters. The quickest way to find the ride-height measurments is to call Entrega directly. The other way is to either buy or search the internet for your particular chassis service manual. For instance, I have a 1999 Spartan MM, GT chassis with Reyco-Granning 1200 IFS front end, and Reyco-Granning 240S rear suspension. BTW, incorrect ride-height affects steering and handling. Always have ride-height verified before having an alignment performed.

Bob, it is my opinion you/ governing board have 2 choices; #1, Continue on the present path, which is try to please everyone to increase membership; which from my experience never works well. #2. Revert to the old format of being an exclusive club for motorhome owners only, and cater to these members. If a person owns a motorhome they usually have greater finances and enjoy the company of other MH owners. Sorry, I forgot #3. File bankruptcy and hope Harvest Hosts buys the club, with the same downsides as Escapees is now experiencing.

Wayne that is a heavy load to endure. Hang in here buddy. My DW was treated for C-diff(special antibiotic) and after her colonoscopy and upper GI, was declared cured of C-diff and given a clear diagnosis for everything else. She has gained 4# in the past 2 weeks, now weighs 96#. It's gonna take a long time for her to safely get her weight back up to 120# minimum, where the Dr,s want her.

five, I'll be 82 Christmas day. I can still drive our MH just fine, but DW can't travel.

Best wishes for you both! We are at that crossroads now, I have everything repaired/replaced and working in/on our MH. It will hit the for sale adds this coming February 2025. DW is down to 97#, the Dr. found out the problem, she has C-Difficle. She is now on a special antibiotic to kill that bad bacteria, and had a colonoscopy and upper GI this morning. Results of both were A-OK. Dr. said once the C-Diff is under control she'll begin gaining weight. One in 11 people over 65 who have C-Diff die. It's very common in nursing homes and retirement homes, and hospitals, due to ease of transmission.

My local LP retailer also re-fills MH tanks, so that is another option; search phone book for LP retailers. His price per gallon is the same as home delivery, right now $1,99/G.

Welcome James!

Must be a FL approved ins. co., to even offer coverage in FL. There are ongoing changes to that list, check with FL state Ins. commission.

Exactly!

The 2 small wires on the solenoid should have constant 12v one and 12v volts on the other when key it turned to start, and constant 12+ on one of the large battery cables. when key is in start position both large battery cable terminals should measure 12v. If that is happening, a cable is defective.

Many are connected to an ACC fuse, some have a fusable link in the line somewhere.

FWIW, I use 50 MPH as average speed when calculating driving distances, this allows for refueling, breaks, etc, and for me is usually accurate. As Jim said, you;'ll find many CG;s open along Interstate 10, but from Amerillo TX West into central NM you might encounter snow, so allow for 1-2 day layovers JIC. Jim mentioned the chain-up laws in some states; my opinion is if the highway is snowy I don't drive. I'm 82, slick roads are not in my driving schedule, I don't even like to drive our MH in heavy rain. It'll take you 7+ days to reach the West Coast, with no delays driving the Southern route from PA. if you drive short days and allow relaxation time later. I normally drive 350 miles/day and stop around 3pm. This pretty much insures I'll find an open site in an RV park and not be so dog-tired I cannot relax and enjoy dinner.

On the end of each solenoid is a manual valve opening, it will either be a T-handle, hex nut, or plastic flip lever. Regardless of type, open it 4 turns or flip the handle 90° to open the valves of the 4 solenoids. The springs will retract the jacks, then close the valves to snug or flip the lever back to the original position. If you have jacks with no springs, use a pry bar to push the jacks to fully-retracted then close valves. As to service, determine your model# leveling system, then follow the troubleshooting section directions in the service manual. You'll find the service manual by googling your model# and service manual.

My DW would've said, " walk, you ain't driving my car". The only time she allows me to drive her car is when I chauffeur her. FWIW, the best driving and riding auto i ever owned was s Lincoln Mark V., but it was not a town car, it liked the open road.