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RE: Friends from the "OOP'S" thread.
Summer just might be here...
I went out on the deck to light the gas grill to cook some smoked Bison sausage, and the thermometer in the lid is showing 175 degrees just from sitting in the sun!
The ambient temp is only 77, though.
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mowermech
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05/20/12 03:45pm |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Over all length
The Feds MIGHT control lengths on the Interstates, but if you plan to get off those for, say, fuel or something, every State has different length limits.
Best thing is to check with individual States/Provinces, but here's a pretty good (U.S.) breakdown.
The referenced list is rather nice, and easy to find things in, but, at least in the case of Montana, slightly inaccurate: "maximum combined length for three vehicles 65 ft."
NO! That is the maximum length for a combination of vehicles consisting of a towing vehicle and ONE trailer. The maximum allowable length for a towing vehicle and TWO trailers is 75 feet in Montana. (EDIT: See MCA 61-10-104 and 61-10-124)
Now, if the list is inaccurate in that instance, where else is it inaccurate? Can it be trusted AT ALL??
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mowermech
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05/20/12 09:46am |
Dinghy Towing
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RE: Words That Melt My Brain
"elude" instead of "allude".
You can allude (refer) to your daughter's membership in the honor society when boasting about her, but a criminal tries to elude (escape) captivity.
"wandering" instead of "wondering"...
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mowermech
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05/20/12 06:28am |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Friends from the "OOP'S" thread.
The Road Trip grill I had, had a pan around the burners that was supposed to be filled with water. When I was done grilling, here lays this quart of water, with a film of grease on it. Once cool, the grease becomes semi-solid, and has to be skimmed off, then what to do with the water, especially in a back-country campground! Putting the grease in a plastic zip-lock bag and taking it home is no fun, either. ("Pack It In, Pack It Out", no garbage service).
Many people like them. I was not happy with mine. Perhaps the new ones have changed, and no longer have the water pan.
I like my plain old grill much better. and the all-stainless steel one is great! It only cost $99, IIRC
Got a little more rain last night. 41 degrees and 84% humidity this morning. High today, upper 60s/lower 70s. Should be that way all week.
No frost, and no 80/90 degree temps. Can't beat that!
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mowermech
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05/20/12 06:26am |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Hot water on demand....
"...not being limited to that 6 gallon hot water tank will be wonderful."
But, you will still be limited by the size of your fresh water tank and your waste water tanks(s), when dry camping.
If you always have full hookups, it might be great.
I rarely have full hookups, and water conservation is a daily goal, so for me it would be pretty much worthless.
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mowermech
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05/19/12 05:22pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: whats your career?
Mechanic...
Helicopter on active duty.
industrial equipment as a civilian,
then licensed A&P mechanic on fire bombers
then Cessna Caravan I aircraft
then finished up as an outdoor power equipment mechanic/sales person.
Retired from the Navy Reserve as a Construction Mechanic First Class in the Seabees (took the Chief's test, PNA)
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mowermech
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05/19/12 11:36am |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Friends from the "OOP'S" thread.
66 degrees and 43% relative humidity at 1115.
Yes, it has been in the lower 80s the last few days, and should be in the 80s again soon.
I found a very nice all-stainless steel grill to carry in the Rv at Costco. I had a Coleman Roadtrip once, hated the water pan it used, and got rid of it. After that, I used a cheap Sunbeam grill from Walmart ($20) until I found the nice stainless one at Costco.
I also replaced my old Primus camp stove with a nicer one that I found at Target. This one I can use my refillable bottle and hose on instead of the little (14 oz) canisters of propane. the Primus had two gas inputs, and required two of the little bottles. I thought about fabricating a "Y" hose to hook the 1 gallon bottle to it, but never got it done. Now, I don't have to!
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mowermech
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05/19/12 11:26am |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Tow Lights: Diodes vs. Bulbs
WOW! $140 for the Universal Tow Daddy!
the 4-pin trailer connector set-up I did on my old Jeep Wrangler cost me about $8, plus an hour of work.
the selector switch set-up I used on my Datsun pickup cost even less than that, because the switch was an old aircraft switch I had laying around, plus a few wire connectors, some wire, and a couple hours work.
The magnetic lights I use now cost less than $30 for everything, plus about a half hour of work.
I could use that $140 for many other things. No, thanks, this gadget is not for me.
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mowermech
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05/19/12 11:12am |
Dinghy Towing
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RE: GPS warning
It also helps to spend the money to update them every year or 2. That is a major reason roads that a GPS wants you to take aren't there...any longer, no one updated!
Sorry, but that does not explain why a Tom-Tom would tell me to turn where a road does not exist, and has never existed. The proper right turn was readily visible, down the hill, about five miles away!
Another problem with computers is that once an error has been accepted, it is nearly impossible to correct it. At some time in the past, the "e" in the name of our street was replaced by an "a". Frequently, in order to find us, the incorrect spelling must be entered. A street with the correct spelling does not exist according to many programs. In fact, when I order checks from the bank, I can have the correct spelling of the address on the checks, but the shipping label MUST be done with the incorrect spelling!
A trucking firm that used to have the home office at our address, but went bankrupt well over five years ago, is still listed on the 'net as being at our address. It is apparently impossible to get any of the websites to correct their listings; at least I have been unable to find any error reporting links. We still get mail for that firm, based on those listings. If I mark it "return to sender", I get more mail. I throw it away now.
Computer are wonderful tools, but they can't THINK. That is still the job of a human.
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mowermech
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05/19/12 10:52am |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Class B+ priced way over NADA
The "books" are guides only. KBB states that my '05 Grand Cherokee, with every option that was available in '05, is worth over $17K in "excellent condition". I really doubt I could convince anybody to pay that for it, just because KBB says it is worth that much!
If you find a rig that you would like to own, make an offer on it. The seller probably priced it high to give himself some room to negotiate.
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mowermech
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05/19/12 06:52am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Buying a South Carolina Boat Trailer, no title no plate??
"here are the Pennsylvania Proofs of Origin Required for registering a homemade trailer."
Eminently doable/easy!
Get a Bill Of Sale for the trailer frame, one for the hitch, one for the axle, etc.
Pay the sales tax on the parts.
Follow the instructions, get the inspections, fill out the forms, install the data plate furnished by the state, and it is a done deal!
Simple. Much more paperwork than is required in Montana, but still simple.
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mowermech
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05/19/12 06:41am |
Towing
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RE: Tow Lights: Diodes vs. Bulbs
I have never used diodes or extra bulbs.
I have cut the wiring (on older vehicles. I don't buy new ones) and installed a switch, or installed a 4-pin plug that can be swapped back and forth between vehicle wiring and towing wiring, and at the present time I am using magnetic lights with a permanently installed wire harness.
When installing separate bulbs in the taillights, keep in mind that the lens is made to maximize the light from the existing bulb. A separate bulb can never be in the proper position in the light to take advantage of the way the lens is molded, and the lights will not be as bright.
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mowermech
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05/19/12 06:28am |
Dinghy Towing
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RE: Friends from the "OOP'S" thread.
It looks like it will be a GORGEOUS day...
First off, I woke up. That is always a good start to a day!
Then, there isn't a cloud in the sky, it is 37 degrees with 91% humidity, and the landscape is VERY green after the precipitation of the last couple days. My lawn even looks better.
Except for the dandelions. Oh, well, they are mostly green, too.
Jim, when it comes to missed "deals", I remember a saying from my days in Naval Aviation: "Them's the breaks of Naval Air, commonly known as "Air Brakes"!
Somehow, that sounded neater in 1961!
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mowermech
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05/19/12 06:20am |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Friends from the "OOP'S" thread.
We may have caught up on the precipitation! Started raining last night, and rained off and on (mostly on) all day. Still cloudy, with the possibility of showers all weekend.
I discovered how much power the "Rain Train" tractor type sprinklers have. I forgot about mine, and it got trapped at the end of the hose (no it doesn't have the auto-shutoff), then dug two holes in the lawn and buried itself right down to the axle! Now, of course, I won't need it for a few days.
Not much new here. Still thinking about a better coach, found a class A with rear bedroom and one slide, same dealer I bought the Tioga from, so I know he will take good care of us...
Like I said, still thinking...
Yeah, I know, the coach you want to think about until tomorrow (or next week), somebody else may have been thinking about since yesterday (or last week)!
That's the chance we take, I guess...
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mowermech
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05/18/12 09:00pm |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Demco Dolly with Surge Brakes
craigslist
Your local newspaper
Your local "shopper paper"
Put it on consignment at your favorite RV dealer or car lot
If any of your local radio stations have a morning "tradio" program, call it in
Put it in your driveway with a "FOR SALE" sign on it
Good luck.
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mowermech
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05/18/12 08:49pm |
Dinghy Towing
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RE: Killer Dowel Pin in 5.9 12v
I wonder if my '94 has been "fixed"?
It is coming up on 276,000 miles.
Is there any way to tell if the "fix" has been done without taking the thing apart?
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mowermech
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05/18/12 08:39pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Buying a South Carolina Boat Trailer, no title no plate??
"Okay...VIN switching
But I can't find the one that says it's legal in Montana...guess I'll leave the proof of that to you"
That is a quite interesting article. But, it doesn't seem to have the word "trailer" in it anywhere.
None of us have stated that we could certify a 1965 Ford Fairlane 500 as a "Home Made" vehicle and get a new VIN for it. None of us are saying we can get a NEW VIN for any CAR or TRUCK. Seems to me there is a big difference between getting a NEW VIN from the state MVD and SWITCHING the VIN on two vehicles, as is described in the article. Said article references NO laws that apply to home built trailers!
My horse trailer, which is very obviously a 1970 something trailer, possibly a Circle J, is titled and registered as a 2002 HMDE trailer, with a state-issued SNTR******MT VIN. I am at least the second owner since it was retitled as "HMDE".
So, yes, it CAN be done ON A TRAILER! I doubt you could get away with it on a car or truck!
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mowermech
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05/18/12 08:33pm |
Towing
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RE: Slide out with or without storage compartments?
Personally, I would not have a coach with storage compartments UNDER the slide.
I want them attached to the slide, so I can get at them without crawling under.
The coach I am considering at the present time has the compartments attached to the slide, AND they are open all along the three doors, so it is one long compartment with three doors. My antennas and antenna masts will fit nicely!
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mowermech
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05/18/12 08:20pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Solar or Generator?
I have a solar powered fountain on my deck. Today it did not run at all. It has been cloudy and raining all day.
Today, solar would have been useless around here. Not much wind, either, so wind power is out for the day.
That leaves the genset. It works, as long as it has fuel and oil.
Last summer, at the Glacier/Waterton Hamfest, a guy pulled in, set up two solar panels, set up his antenna mast, and fired up his radios.
That evening, he started his generator. The solar worked great during the day, but as soon as the sun went down, his radios and lights apparently drained his batteries! I guess you can't have a very big battery bank is a pop-up trailer!
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mowermech
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05/18/12 08:03pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Insurance Question
I suggest a call to YOUR insurance agent is indicated. He/she can tell you what YOUR policies will cover in the indicated scenarios
I'm not even sure what MY policy would cover, there is no way I can give an opinion for YOURS!
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mowermech
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05/18/12 07:44pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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