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The electrical grid is only one part of our failing infrastructure; worst part, NO-ONE is talking about our foremost national infrastructure problem. Climate change is a lower priority when we become buried in trash and cannot breathe or find safe water. I'm not sorry I got carried away.

OOPS! I only had the option of yellow or blue. An aside; the local pot patrol planes/choppers used my bright yellow tarp as a marker for the ground units. I built the garage (red) and they switched to using my garage.

Our first 5er was a 1992, I covered it with a cheap farm tarpaulin from Harbor Freight until we traded for a 2005, we covered it with the same item. Each tarp lasted 3-4 years, sun rot was the destroyer, I added grommets and used elastic bungee cords to hold it in place. From the first tarp use I never spotted any wear/rub marks on the 5er, due to the bungee cords holding the tarp continually taut. The air conditioners held the tarp off the roof enough to promote water run-off and allow air circulation. Every time I washed the RV I added 2 oz bleach to a 5 G bucket of auto soap and water mixture. This removed any surface mold/mildew, even from the plastic trim and awnings. Those tarps, back then, cost about $40 for a 50' X 30' size. The last one I bought was 60' X 40' and cost $60; never got to use it, we built a 60' X 40' pole barn first, then traded for this MH.

Union Pacific Big Boy re-creates the Polar Express: (utube) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfhoj1mUqXA

I never knew FMCA had videos, as you said it appears to be a secret. The basic tenet of selling/promoting something is to advertise widely. At the risk of having my hands slapped; SMART members leave membership applications at military campgrounds they visit; just another form of advertising.

IMO it is at present impractical. This website and the charts make it plain re-charging an electric car from a MH can be accomplished, at a very slow rate, at least 2 days.https://evobsession.com/electric-car-charging-101-types-of-charging-apps-more/

I agree Carl. I'm just trying to find out the facts, as I'd never seen that thread until yesterday. I failed to notice the begin date of that thread, perhaps that is what derailed my thoughts.(or being old)

Kaypsmith, That was someone else.

Nope, I'll not muddy the waters by contacting them. The committee is tasked with dealing with Seven Corners, they don't need "help" from individuals.

My Norcold 1200LRIM automatically switches to 120VAC when I start the genset, then back to LP when I stop the genset.

I'll cut to the chase; are we going to lose FMCA Assist or did the last minor dues increase cover that 73% increase from Seven Corners? That irv2.com thread made it sound to me like we are losing the Assist program. All other such medical assist programs cost well over $179/yr, so we have a great deal today! P.S. Mr. Walkers letter is in that hot link within the thread.

This thread on irv2.com is causing concern, however I'm ignorant of the background and potential consequences. I never knew of the attached letter within that thread that is the main cause of concern.

X2, I had that headache the first year we owned our MH, the GFCI that was tripping is in behind a "garage door" in a corner of the kitchen countertop, behind the sink. The problem turned out to be non-use of that outside receptacle, once I began using it the GFCI never tripped again. I now plug in my power tools there while working in the garage just to keep the contacts clean.

That's how mine is mounted to the top port-side of the rear cap, didn't put one on the top front port-side of the MH, there's too much on the front already. I don't know how long the tape will stick, it's only been on there since I joined in 2015-I think.

The program has been discontinued. Existing participants are allowed to continue, however no new accounts are accepted. For details go to: www.MilitaryCampgrounds.us or the USAF website.

Carl, this is off-topic, however one Dawson City attraction that was not to be missed has a sad story today. The inventor of the "Sourtoe cocktail" has died. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/captain-****-stevenson-sourtoe-obituary-1.5359630

I don't know; and I carry a small suitcase electric power( can't in all conscience call it pressure) washer in the basement on every winter trip. Even took it along on our Alaska trip.

Who's catching?

X3! However if he is still in freezing weather, I suppose(doubtful but possible) the check-valve at city water connection can be blocked with ice.

I removed the exterior wall vent to clean the dryer vent hose, there was about 2' of extra hose between dryer and vent. This made it easy to clean the hose and reattach everything. BTW, cleaning brush is from WalMart. After using the brush and before reinstalling the wall vent,I turned on the dryer, outside. the ground looked like it snowed.

This FMCA pdf explains how to call for Saferide ERS help: https://www.fmca.com/pdfs/roadside/roadside_checklist.pdf , however, it is quite confusing to me. Mr. Ball told me on Nov. 4 he was going to call his contact at Saferide and get back to me ASAP. I'll let you know the results after he gets time to answer my concerns about that document. I realize this is not his only focus, he's a busy man.

Yep, that's why I said BOD=board of directors, they are the ultimate ruling body for any incorporated company.

Brett, Thanks for emphasizing not using cables while driving, I just said "while on shore power" which can easily be overlooked.

Hopefully the Affinity Group BOD will turn CW around. I suspect the Gander Mountain purchase was the defining factor in the upsidedown debt ratio.

I second Herman's sentiments! My Mom has traced military service by our family males serving during every conflict from the revolutionary war to the middle-East conflict. I thank every veteran and the family who supported them!