wildebill308 Report post Posted December 19, 2023 Ray, Happy Birthday and Merry Christmas. I don't like to drive long distances earthier. 150-200 miles a day is plenty. I also like to travel every outher day. I don't have to be anywhere in a hurry. "high-profile vehicles have a special set of circumstances to follow." I don't remember any special rules last time I went across. It is a great view. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rayin Report post Posted December 19, 2023 Mackinac Bridge rules explain everything. When wind speeds average 25-35MPH a high wind advisory is in effect. Got a tonneau cover on your towed pickup or items in an open bed? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayne77590 Report post Posted December 19, 2023 I've done the Mack twice, 5er and MH. No problem Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted December 24, 2023 Hope everyone has a Merry Christmas! Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayne77590 Report post Posted December 25, 2023 Yes! Merry Christmas y'all! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted December 28, 2023 Glad I wisent down in Houston for all this fun. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kf4P02VcAhM You can see the drive axels still turning the rimes in the tiers. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
erniee Report post Posted December 30, 2023 We have been in a lot of different campgrounds lately. It seems that 5th wheel manufacturers think that adding bright blue lights on the front of the rigs makes them look cool. At night they are very annoying. Is there any way to turn them off? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted December 30, 2023 Hope everyone had a Merry Christmas! I know what you mean. Some RVs have bright lights on the front. There must be a switch to turn them off eaven if there is no brain to operate it. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayne77590 Report post Posted December 31, 2023 Lights: Oh, but it's cool. Yeah, right! A follow up video on that 18 wheeler shows he sheriff's department busting open that cab and dragging the guy out. That was a 3 hour chase and standoff for those that didn't watch it. Happy New Year everyone! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted December 31, 2023 Happy New Year!! They never said what was wrong with the driver. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rayin Report post Posted January 1, 2024 (edited) wildebill I've suspected the driver had a stroke ever since watching the video. I'd like to know. Read the write-up that accompanies the 2nd video: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2023/12/27/deputies-shut-down-i-10-eastbound-at-sheldon-after-chase-involving-18-wheeler/ The driver had no reaction to the tear gas shot into the cab, IMO that is a sure sign he had a medical issue that prevented some reaction. Edited January 1, 2024 by rayin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted January 6, 2024 Met this couple at a couple rally's. The couple who 'sold everything' to live on cruise ships for the rest of their lives. https://news.sky.com/story/the-couple-who-sold-everything-to-live-on-cruise-ships-for-the-rest-of-their-lives-13028137 Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rayin Report post Posted January 11, 2024 Hey wildebill, Here's the latest on my MH front cap repair. Took it to a different body shop 13 Dec, they said it would be repaired in 2 weeks. I called 2 weeks ago to get a progress report, and was told 2 more weeks it would be finished. I called today and a different woman answered the service dept. phone. She asked my name and said she'd have to find out and call me back; she never did so I called just before they closed. She said repairs had not been started and they'd had a 100% turnover in their service dept. Now I'm wondering if my MH is caught up in a bankruptcy or something??? If this is a nightmare I hope to wake up soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
erniee Report post Posted January 11, 2024 I’m taking mine to a place in Nacogdoches- Marine clean. They are going to fix me up for 11 grand Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted January 11, 2024 erniee, make me feel bad I had almost forgot about your problem. Have you talked to NIRVC 498 E State Hwy 121,Lewisville, TX 75057, 469-277-1330, info@nirvc.com They did my coach when I had the awning ripped off and you can't find/see anything was done. They actually have a better paint booth than Newmar factory. Wish Ray lived closer. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rayin Report post Posted January 12, 2024 On 1/11/2024 at 8:43 PM, erniee said: I’m taking mine to a place in Nacogdoches- Marine clean. They are going to fix me up for 11 grand Now I don't feel so bad, my front cap damage will cost close to $6,400 to repair. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
erniee Report post Posted January 12, 2024 Glad you had good luck with them. My son bought a motorhome from them last year and didn’t have the same service you had. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted January 12, 2024 (edited) What was the problem? Never mind just have him call Brett Davis at 972-740-5065. He wants to know about problems. Tell him I said to call. That is a direct line to the owner of NIRVC. Bill Edited January 12, 2024 by wildebill308 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted February 21, 2024 Ray are they making any progress? Ernie did he call? What kind of problem did he have? Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
erniee Report post Posted February 21, 2024 He just gave up and fixed it himself. Hydraulic line from front to rear. He bought a new line and routed it. He’s 51 and can do things like that. finally have my coach getting the front fixed after the deer hit last September Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rayin Report post Posted February 22, 2024 On 2/21/2024 at 12:59 AM, wildebill308 said: Ray are they making any progress? Ernie did he call? What kind of problem did he have? Bill I''m told the body work is finished. Now Progressive is contemplating whether or not they will pay the added $4,400 to replace the Xantrex inverter that was broken by the impact. Meanwhile, a different RV shop has the new replacement main awning laying around awaiting my MH's arrival, I was supposed to have it there Jan 30 for installation Jan 31. The service manager is nervous the new awning will be damaged before I can get my MH to them. The damage was April 5, 2022, so we've been without our MH for nearly 2 years now. I just may drive over(60mi) to the body shop Friday to see what's actually happened. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted February 22, 2024 Hope they get it done soon. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayne77590 Report post Posted February 23, 2024 What a nightmare! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rayin Report post Posted February 23, 2024 (edited) I think i discovered the reason behind the delay in repairing my MH at Edmondson RV: https://investor.campingworld.com/press-releases/press-release-details/2023/Camping-World-Set-to-Acquire-Edmundson-RV/default.aspx Their phone is still answered Edmondson RV when I call, but that explains the 100% personnel turnover I was told of The first of Feb. Edited February 23, 2024 by rayin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayne77590 Report post Posted February 24, 2024 Figures! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
