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We use the Wilson WeBoost cell booster for the RV. Works OK as long as you have a weak signal. But with no signal, you have nothing to boost. Ken

Escapees Smart Weigh will give the weight on each individual tire or tire pair with duallies. Ken

Because FJ and Pilot are ripping off the RVers, that is my last choice for fuel. If I have to fuel at on of the rip off places, I gt just enough plus a few gallons to get to my next destination and fuel there. We use GAs Buddy to check fuel prices for or cities down the road. If it comes to it, I'll drop the trailer in the parking lot fuel, reconnect and move on. Ken

We have been more then pleased with our On The Go 16000. Be sure and run a sediment filter in front of the softener to keep sediment out. Ken

How about ... Which tire go and which tires blow? Ken

Escpees make it painless and you will have you weight at each wheel, not just by axle. Ken

We never have a reliable wireless network, so we went with Marcell. So far it has worked fine. Ken

Try Escapees Smart Weigh. Ken

It is because of several issues. 1, It is because of dishonest sales people that only have the desire to sell an RV, never mind the safety aspect of the sale. 2. A tow rating system that is not easily understood by many people. 3. Some states have a licensing system that heavily penalizes the drivers of a larger pick up, so they try to get by with the smaller truck to save some money each year or registration. 4. Too many people that just will not listen and will drive too small of a truck, because they see others with huge trailers and small trucks. We see similar issues with motorhomes. People overloading chassis and towing a dinghy without a braking system or break away system. Ken

Escapees offers a great Boot Camp and also an Online course to answer many questions. Problem is people need to take the course and not listen to the unknowing towing over weight. Ken

Love those old Gran Villas. Ken

We had a 1999 31' Winnebago Class C and the engine was designed to rev to get the power. So let it rev up on the hills. Ken

Wayne, did not bother me. Ken ke5dfr

I suggested a NGP antenna so there is no worry about grounding to the chassis. As for magnetic mounts, they are a good compromise, but you have to have a enough magnetic surface and a good coupling with the surface. The best antenna would be a ground plane required antenna that is well grounded. The success of the CB will be directly related to the antenna system. A poor antenna system will not have much range sending or receiving. Ken

Look at the Firestix NGP, no ground plane. At least 3 foot long and 1/3 to 1/2 of the antenna above the coach roof. Have the antenna tuned or matched. Spend the money on the antenna and a mid priced Cobra or Midland radio. Tuning antenna NGP antenna Ken

I called GS and told them I would not be renewing due to cost. They said they were sorry and offered no assistance or reduced rate. In August, I'll be changing. Ken

Check the Trace website. A overall length restriction of 55 feet including tow or towed vehicle. You also need to check the pull outs which are closed to RVs. Ken

We no longer have Common Sense. Ken

While unplugged, make sure the inverter is on. Take a small light or 120 volt fan and check each outlet. Mark the ones that operate from the inverter. Ken

First problem is you should NEVER accept delivery until the RV is 100% to your satisfaction. Even if this means waiting an additional weeks to pick it up. Your best option is to make an appointment at a Winnebago dealer and get it in and leave it as long as necessary. Ken

One reason you need them is the law. It is a towed load and most states require brakes above a certain load. Ken

Some state have a requirement that towed loads as low as 1500# have to have brakes. Do not try to cheap out. If the brakes can get you stopped 6 inches shorter, it may be the difference between stopping clear and have an accident. You do have to follow the road laws of any state that you travel through. Ken

Some folks cornbread ain't cooked in the middle. Ken

We found a good reason to have a 5er over a motorhome in 2014. WE had to have the engine in the truck replace and were off the road 3 weeks. The trailer was towed to an RV park and the truck to the shop. Had a rental car, but we had a place to live that was not a motel.

We set the phones on the console when on the road and the passenger answers any calls. If the driver needs to speak to then caller, the passenger placed the phone on handsfree and hold the phone over where the driver can hear it. Works for us. Our GPS has a blue tooth link and we will sometimes use it with a phone. Ken