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I have had a residential too long and don't remember. But one fin to the left is colder. Ken

Last Thermistor I changed in a Norcold was just a matter of shutting off the power to the fridge, remove the old one and plug in the new one and clip it into place.. Ken

This is not just newer RVs. We had a 1995 Avion 5th wheel (30 amp) that had a load management system to shed loads. Worked great. Ken

The one thing you are not considering is that the trailer weigh 1/2 or much less than a motorhome. Our 5er is heavy at 19,000# and most of the class A motorhomes are well north of 25000#. Thus it is easier to blow over a light weight trailer than a heavy motorhome. It takes more wind to blow over a heavy motorhome than a light weight trailer. Whether you have the jacks or stabilizer down make little difference. Ken

I ran Hankooks on my big 5th wheel and never an issue. I know several folks running Hnakooks on their class A pusher and no issues. A few that I know run them on their 1 ton trucks. When I put tires on my dually last month, I went to Cooper tires. The last two sets on Michelin tires did not wear as well as they had in the past. Ken

Love our Sleep Number. Ken

Water damage is usually equated to maintenance or the roof and window caulking and seals. They will generally not pay on maintenance related items. Sorry about the problems. Ken

We have the Vesta dish washer and it does a great job on short cycle and uses less water then we would washing the dishes by hand. Ken

Wayne, I think you mean 27 gallon. Ken

After full timing for a few years, I missed my big smoker. I finally bought a Green Mountain Grill Davy Crocket pellet smoker and love thing. I can smoke on it of crtank it up and do steaks. I do not want to mess with charcoal again. Ken

Propane rules vary at different location. The park we were in last winter (Tomball, TX) had a company that would come in once a week to fill motor home tanks per a sign up sheet in the office. Other locations have said that tanks could only be filled at a certified propane reseller. The easy solution is to add an Extend-a-stay connect at the tank and use refillable bottles if you do not want to move the motorhome. https://www.amazon.com/s?k=extend+a+stay+propane&gclid=CjwKCAjw6fCCBhBNEiwAem5SOxUITCm9oydLUlTgjSx5-yqXNCnhOKEckO80TPSdggQgFJwq-BdTVBoCaVYQAvD_BwE&hvadid=409998386627&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9027115&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=83729743467680195&hvtargid=kwd-4379569865&hydadcr=24633_11410102&tag=googhydr-20&ref=pd_sl_54nb9ddzbs_e

Being retired, you do not have to hurry any where. For us a travel day is typically 200 to 250 miles. On a long day we may push to 300 miles. Drive at a reasonable speed. We top out at 65 mph on the major highways. We are on the road by 9 AM and off by 3 PM. This gives us time to relax at the end of the day. Generally we do not travel two days in a row. We like to have a day off to sightsee. Ken

Two years ago we spoke to the owner of a large DP while in Virginia and he had bought in Tennessee. They had fallen in lover with VA and had found property they loved. After he saw what VA was going to charge yearly to register his motorhome, he decided to look near Knoxville. Found a beautiful place near the Smokies, with much lower property taxes and less than $100 per year to register the coach. VA is a beautiful state but they want o rape RV owners. Ken

If all you get is a finger from honking, you are leading a charmed life. She may be packing heat. Ken

Geico was the best rates we could find for the trailer and truck. Ken

We are the opposite, SUN BIRDS and head north in the summer. This past year we have opted to be safe and stay put and avoid travel. We are concerned with our own health as well as the health of others. The COVID cases are surging in the normal snow bird destinations. We are outside of Houston and are hunkered down. My advice is to just stay put, and get you vaccination. Ken

Escapees forum has a For Sale section. Ken

I have found that I have to shop the insurance every two to three years. The companies fee that the consumer will get lazy and not want to shop, so they bump the rates. What you are charged is based on many items, your driving record, your location, your credit score, if you have a recent driver safety course. and if you bundle. So just shop. What is good for your neighbor may not be the best for you. Ken

Well. there goes another decent RV manufacturer down the Thor rabbit hole. SO sorry to see this happen. Ken

11,000miles, you are only beginning. Wait until you travel more and encounter some of our finest highways and trash. Ken

The insurance options vary greatly depending on the programs offered in each state. You need to decide what state you will call your domicile and shop for those programs.

We we were in a motorhome and a dinghy, we found the best protection for the towed car was a product called Protect-a-tow. Worked better than the brushes and strips hung from the bumper. http://protectatow.tripod.com/ Ken

They mean 3500/F350 is the maximum. No MDT or HDT trucks. Ken

Strange, Just came in I-10 in Houston and the toll lanes are marked No Towed Vehicles or Over One Ton. Ken

Usually you cycle the furnace to the off position at the thermostat to reset the unit. Ken