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RE: Why did you have a blow out?
The reason I had 3 tires let go is because they were Goodyears.
Boy that is a great explaination :S Considering there are 1,000's of MH running around with Goodyear tires on them. Maybe all of them should stop in their tracks and replace each one with ????????
I'm not to sharp but I think it would be very,very hard to have a blowout on another brand if you are running Goodyears:h
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ALBQ
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01/13/12 09:46am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Southwestern storm
Just a heads up for anyone coming through New Mexico. Another winter storm heading here (thursday night and friday) with very cold temps and snow. Suggest you closely check the road reports for I-40 and I-25 and secondary roads as they are anticipating road closures.
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ALBQ
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12/22/11 10:10am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: How to avoid the Delaware Maryland state line toll on I-95
WoW!!! Reading about all the tolls charged makes me grateful I live out west. Other than in Mexico I can't remember the last time I payed a toll:)
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ALBQ
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12/07/11 10:06am |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Spirits. Of the alcohol variety.
Lips that touch Alcohol shall never touch mine:W
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ALBQ
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10/29/11 09:04am |
Around the Campfire
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RE: tires
Can't help you on location of dealers but I had a blowout on my motorhhome last wed. and have been reserching new tires. I pretty much settled on Kelly. Mfg in USA, Set of 6 priced at $329 each. that is for 245/70R19.5 14 ply load range F. Goodyear price $465 ea. and Goodyear owns Kelly. Bridgestone priced at $425 ea.Hankook-$345 ea. Prices will probably vary in different locations(these are in Alb.) Whatever you do PLEASE do not buy any Chinese imports, Lots of bad reports. Also be sure to check mfg date on the tires as they do age even if not yet used.
For what its worth this is just my findings and your Patriot will use larger tires than my rig. I'm sure everyone has their opinions on tires as well as just about everything else ,but I thought you may be able to use my comparisons to help you decide. Good Luck:::
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ALBQ
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10/15/11 09:38am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Do portable washing machines travel well?
We transported our portable in the pickup (toad) when we went to Mexico. When we arrived at our destination we loaded it into the motor home. Never had any problems with it. Its an excellant machine. You shouldn't try to bolt it to the floor as it must be moved around close to water and drain(sink)when using it. Just be sure to secure it when you are transporting it. Only used it one winter and now have decided not to go to mexico due to the potential problems there. Just put it on craiglist for sale.
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ALBQ
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09/30/11 09:57am |
Snowbirds
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RE: trip to oregon coast
If at all possible take the Jet Boat ride on the Rogue River. It was one of the highlights of our trip....Attractions:Jet+Boating&pageid=13Gold Beach Jetboats
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ALBQ
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08/29/11 07:57am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: RV Park recommendations for the South West?
Thanks all for your inputs. The Oasis in Vegas looks great! Trailer Village will work good too as it's near one of my destinations there in Roswell (my aunt & uncle).
As for Albuquerque's Balloon Festa, I'm going to be passing through that week and thought it would be nice to spend a couple of hours watching balloons and taking some photos. If there's no good rv parks available, or if there is going to be too much traffic or other hassles, we'll park someplace else.
How crazy do things get in Albuquerque get during that week, If you can't find any openings in campgrounds you might just go to Sandia Casino. Its about 5 miles north of I25-I40 Interchange. Its not to far from the balloon fiesta. Try to do this on one of the weekends when they have the mass accentions.
Albq gets pretty packed during the fiesta, but it's worth it::::?
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ALBQ
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08/28/11 07:41am |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: When is camping rates to high?
Just wanted to see if anyone agrees with me or if I am just being a tight wad. I camp a lot at private campgrounds and I think some of them are getting to exspensive with there rates
Don't know about tight wad, but certainly naive. Campground rates, just like hotels, resort rentals, and things like groceries, gasoline, clothing and other things are all driven by the marketplace, and the fact that you or I think it is too expensive is irrelevant unless we are part of a large market segment that thinks the same. If you are near a popular resort area and want amenities you can expect to pay much more than the woods in central PA (not knocking the woods - there is just less demand for lower priced land). If you want on the beach in Florida in the winter expect to pay more. We have paid from Zero to $410 per night for an spot to park our motorhome. We typically pay less than $30. Too expensive? Don't stay there.
I for one would like to know WHERE there is a campground in the US that charges over $400 per night:h
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ALBQ
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07/31/11 02:18pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: Update on Beaudry / Lazydays in Tucson
Just received a letter from John Horton(Lazydays-President and Chief Executive officer) excitedly telling me about their new facility in Tucson formerly operated by Beaudry RV.
Quotes:
"Our Tucson Service Department is now open"
"We are very passionate about helping RVers ---"
"We look forward to bringing our culture and our commitment to customer service to Arizona"
"We'll be opening our campground and starting to sell RV's on Sept. 1, 20ll"
"Visit our website-Lazydays.com/Tucson===="
Wonder where they got my name and address as I have never had dealings with Lazydays....(Motorhome Magazine maybe???)
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ALBQ
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07/21/11 08:07am |
RVing in Mexico and South America
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RE: Full Timers - 2nd Refrigerator & Ice Maker Ideas?
We have a small freezer in the space where the WD would be and a 2.7 refrigerator freezer under the built in computer desk we don't use (we have a lap top). We empty the refrigerator when on the road and the chest freezer will hold for up to 3 days before it needs to be plugged in but if you stop a CGs every night the refrigerator would be fine.
Denny
Ditto on the Small Freezer. We carry ours in the basement of our MH. Bought a indoor/outdoor thermometer with seperate monitor to keep track of the temps. Stays well below freezing for days.
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ALBQ
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06/30/11 09:09am |
Full-time RVing
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RE: Restaurants Albuquerque & Santa Fe
In Santa Fe- Maria's Mexican Kitchen. Best Tortilla Burger in NM. Very popular resturant.
In ALBQ try Charlies Front Door---Kay's special is to die for.
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ALBQ
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06/30/11 08:29am |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: Kino Bay Video
Bingo::::: Well Said Moisheh!
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ALBQ
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06/20/11 07:18am |
RVing in Mexico and South America
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RE: Ridiculously expensive Michigan SP's
I feel a little guilty after reading the state parks rates in other states. In New Mexico (Which has excellant state parks) we pay $14.00 a night for Elect & water hookups and most all have dumping stations. (For NM residents a yearly pass $l00.00 and its free camping or $4.00 per night for Elect and water.) I'm waiting for the hammer to fall when some politicians decide to double the fees.
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ALBQ
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06/10/11 09:18am |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: Home security system for protection while RVing
Permit?
The city where I live requires an alarm permit along with an annual $10 fee. This is issued by the local police department. Otherwise they will not respond to your alarm. I don't know what percentage of cities do this.
Along with the annual fee they require a form to be filled out with such information as alarm monitoring company (if any), people's phone #'s that can respond with keyed access, any dogs on premises with name and breed.
In Albuquerque you must get registered with the Albuquerque Police Department's "False Alarm Rduction Unit" They state that "Your participation in this program will help reduce false alarms and subsequent drain on public satety resources".(GIVE ME A BREAK!!!) ITS $25.00 WHAT A RIP-OFF
Failure to compy-up to a $500 fine and 90 days in jail. And you get fined if you have more than 3 false alarms in a year.
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ALBQ
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04/18/11 07:25am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: honda crv for being towed
we have a 2007 Honda CR-V and I'v yet to tow it, know they are certified by Honda as 4 wheel down towable,and there's nothing in my owners manual about having to pump the brake pedal several times to remove air pressure, and our dealer is unaware of this added procedure.
We use the Brake Buddy system and part of it's set-up before towing is to push the test button 4 or 5 times to I guess get rid of the air build-up in the brake system.
I assume this takes the place of the person who said to pumpm the brake pedal several times to remove air in brake system.
Let me know what you think.
I've got the same setup as you both car and Brake Buddy and pushing in the test button as you do takes care of it all. Haven't had any trouble at all.
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ALBQ
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04/11/11 08:21am |
Dinghy Towing
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One Liners to think about:::::
Clever English:::::
Disclaimer: they are not mine, they may be found here, and other websites.
1. To write with a broken pencil is pointless.
2. When fish are in schools they sometimes take debate.
3. A thief who stole a calendar got 12 months.
4. When the smog lifts in Los Angeles, U.C.L.A.
5. The professor discovered that her theory of earthquakes was on shaky ground.
6. The batteries were given out free of charge.
7. A dentist and a manicurist got married. They fought tooth and nail.
8. A will is a dead give-away.
9. If you don't pay your exorcist you can get repossessed.
10. Show me a piano falling down a mineshaft and I will show you A-Flat miner.
11. You are stuck with your debt if you can't budge it.
12. A boiled egg is hard to beat.
13.. When you've seen one shopping center you've seen a mall.
14. Police were called to the day center when a three year old was resisting a rest.
15. Did you hear about the fellow whose whole left side was cut off? He's all right now.
16. If you take your laptop for a run, you could jog your memory.
17. A bicycle can't stand alone. It's two tired.
18.. When a clock is hungry it goes back four seconds.
19. The guy who fell on the upholstery machine was fully recovered.
20. He had a photographic memory which was never developed.
21. When she saw her first strands of gray, she thought she would dye.
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ALBQ
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04/11/11 06:28am |
Around the Campfire
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Thanks Mom:::::
The following may be found here.
I Owe My Mother::::
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1. My mother taught me TO APPRECIATE A
JOB WELL DONE .
"If you're going to kill each other, do it outside.. I just
finished cleaning."
2. My mother taught me RELIGION.
"You better pray that will come out of the carpet."
3. My mother taught me about TIME TRAVEL.
"If you don't straighten up, I'm going to knock you into the middle of next week!"
4. My mother taught me LOGIC.
" Because I said so, that's why."
5. My mother taught me MORE LOGIC .
"If you fall out of that swing and break your neck,
you're not going to the store with me."
6. My mother taught me FORESIGHT.
"Make sure you wear clean underwear, in case you're in an accident."
7. My mother taught me IRONY.
"Keep crying,and I'll give you something to cry about."
8. My mother taught me about the science of OSMOSIS .
"Shut your mouth and eat your supper."
9. My mother taught me about CONTORTIONISM.
"Will you look at that dirt on the back of your neck!"
10. My mother taught me about STAMINA .
"You'll sit there until all that spinach is gone."
11. My mother taught me about WEATHER.
"This room of yours looks as if a tornado went
through it."
12. My mother taught me about HYPOCRISY.
"If I told you once, I've told you a million times. Don't exaggerate!"
13. My mother taught me the CIRCLE OF LIFE.
"I brought you into this world, and I can take you out.."
14. My mother taught me about BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION .
"Stop acting like your father!"
15. My mother taught me about ENVY.
"There are millions of less fortunate children in this
world who don't have wonderful parents like you do."
16. My mother taught me about ANTICIPATION.
"Just wait until we get home."
17. My mother taught me about RECEIVING .
"You are going to get it when you get home!"
18. My mother taught me MEDICAL SCIENCE.
"If you don't stop crossing your eyes, they are going
to get stuck that way."
19. My mother taught me ESP.
"Put your sweater on; don't you think I know when
you are cold?"
20. My mother taught me HUMOR.
"When that lawn mower cuts off your toes, don't come running to me."
21. My mother taught me HOW TO BECOME AN
ADULT .
"If you don't eat your vegetables, you'll never grow up."
22. My mother taught me GENETICS.
"You're just like your father."
23. My mother taught me about my ROOTS.
"Shut that door behind you. Do you think you were
brought up in a barn?"
24. My mother taught me WISDOM.
"When you get to be my age, you'll understand."
And my favorite:
25. My mother taught me about JUSTICE .
"One day you'll have kids, and I hope they turn out lieust like you!"
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ALBQ
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04/08/11 06:16am |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Unusual campers
They have been on the road for a year now and started out in South America and traveled up to Alaska.
That's amazing! And what's even more amazing is they lived to tell about it. I can't imagine driving though Mexico these days without an armored vehicle and a military escort and even then it'd probably be a 50-50 chance that you'd make it!
Another Indepth report on the Horrors of Mexico from some one who has no first hand knowledge. I've heard of the many horror stories about Atlanta(your home) I can't imagine driving through that city without an armored vehicle:R
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ALBQ
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04/01/11 08:31am |
General RVing Issues
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Good Bye Mom::::::::
Hope this touches you the way it touched me!
A young man shopping in a supermarket noticed a little old lady following him around. If he stopped, she stopped. Furthermore she kept staring at him.
She was ahead of him at the checkout, and she turned to him and said,
"I hope I haven't made you feel ill at ease; it's just that you look so much like my late son."
He answered, "That's okay."
"I know it's silly, but if you'd call out "Good bye, Mom" as I leave the store, it would make me feel so happy."
She then went through the checkout and, as she was on her way out of the store, the man called out, "Good-bye, Mom."
The little old lady waved, and smiled back at him.
Pleased that he had brought a little sunshine into someone's day, he went to pay for his groceries.
"That comes to $121.85," said the clerk.
"That can't be right... I only bought 5 items."
The clerk replied, "Yeah, but your Mother said you'd be paying for her things, too."
Bet you thought this was going to be a tear jerker.
Don't trust little old ladies!!!!
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ALBQ
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03/31/11 07:59am |
Around the Campfire
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