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RE: Ever ring your bell on your pinbox?
That's an additional benefit of my tripod stabilizer.
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CactusJohn
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11/27/11 06:10am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Camping World, Avondale, Arizona
That location was a Tex Earnhardt RV dealership that closed. It's now a Camping World dealership, but I don't believe there's a CW accessories store, so call before you go. The Phoenix area CW store is in Mesa.
BTW, Google satellite views are not all taken at the same time, so things can appear and disappear as you zoom.
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CactusJohn
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11/21/11 07:25am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Pin box stabilizer
My tripod stabilizer does a great job of stopping movement. I’ve tried setting up without it, and the difference was very noticeable. If I push on a corner of the front cap before the tripod is set up, I get a lot of movement. If I push again after it is set up, I get no movement.
When used together with my Rotochoks on both sides and rear stabilizers, my 5er is rock solid. Another plus for the tripod model I have is that the cup locks to the kingpin with a padlock, providing at least some small amount of security from a thief thinking about stealing your 5er.
Please note that for the tripod to work effectively, it must be set up according to the manufacturer’s instructions, including correct positioning of the legs and lowering enough of the 5er's weight onto it. Failure to set them up correctly may be why some don’t find them effective.
Having said that, if I had it to do over again, I would strongly consider the JT’s Strong-Arms. They are much more expensive than a tripod, but the raves they get on this forum are impossible to ignore.
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CactusJohn
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11/19/11 05:55pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: 1st time RVer - tech recommendations/advice?
If you’re a part time RVer, Verizon’s Hotspot feature is worth considering. The Hotspot turns an iPhone and certain other smartphones into a portable wireless router that can share its internet connection with up to five other devices. I’ve found the service amazingly fast, and I’ve traveled all over the country and have always had service.
The Hotspot feature costs $20 per billing cycle, but you only pay a prorated amount for the days that you have the feature active. If you don’t turn it on at all during a billing cycle, it costs nothing. Also, you can turn it on and off as often as you want from the My Verizon app or web page.
There’s no activation fee and the time you’re connected doesn’t count against your regular plan’s minutes. You are restricted to 2GB of data per month (prorated to the number of days of use). That’s should be enough data unless you watch a lot of video. So far, I haven’t exceeded that amount. (You can monitor your Hotspot usage via the My Verizon app or web page.)
If you don’t have an iPhone, Verizon also has a Mobile Broadband Connect tethering feature, which uses a USB cord to connect your phone and laptop. It also has the prorated billing like the Hotspot feature. That’s what I used before I got an iPhone.
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CactusJohn
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11/19/11 05:47pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: verizon internet
...What we really like about the hot spot is that you can turn it on/off (although you have to call the big V to turn it off)...You can turn the Hotspot feature on and off from either the My Verizon app or the My Verizon website.
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CactusJohn
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11/18/11 10:55pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: Temporary/Part-timer Internet Access
If you’re a part time RVer, Verizon’s Hotspot feature is worth considering. The Hotspot turns an iPhone and certain other smartphones into a portable wireless router that can share its internet connection with up to five other devices. I’ve found the service amazingly fast, and I’ve traveled all over the country and have always had service.
The Hotspot feature costs $20 per billing cycle, but you only pay a prorated amount for the days that you have the feature active. If you don’t turn it on at all during a billing cycle, it costs nothing. Also, you can turn it on and off as often as you want from the My Verizon app or web page.
There’s no activation fee and the time you’re connected doesn’t count against your regular plan’s minutes. You are restricted to 2GB of data per month (prorated to the number of days of use). That’s should be enough data unless you watch a lot of video. So far, I haven’t exceeded that amount. (You can monitor your Hotspot usage via the My Verizon app or web page.)
If you don’t have an iPhone, Verizon also has a Mobile Broadband Connect tethering feature, which uses a USB cord to connect your phone and laptop. It also has the prorated billing like the Hotspot feature. That’s what I used before I got an iPhone.
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CactusJohn
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11/17/11 01:28pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: 5% credit on gas purchase
I just got my card in the mail for PenFed,What do you mean by Flying J is considered pay at the pump?ThanksWhat OldChief referred to is that Pilot Flying J has pay-at-the-pump at the auto and RV lanes but not the truck lanes. They are apparently considering adding the pay-at-the-pump feature to the truck pumps sometime in the future.
Since PenFed pays the 5% discount only on pay-at-the-pump fuel purchases, RVers who use the truck pumps don’t get that discount.
If paying by credit card, there is usually a higher price per gallon of fuel. BUT, you can get a Pilot/Flying J Frequent Filler card and swipe it BEFORE you swipe your PenFed Visa. Then, you get the cash price AND PenFed gives you 5% back on the purchase! Been doing this for over a year. We opened a Discover card account when they offered 5% off on the first 100 gallons. Then Discover reneged on the program. All of my fuel purchases are on PenFed, now.The posted credit price for Pilot Flying J (the name of the merged company) applies only to the TRUCK lanes. The pump price at the auto lanes and the RV lanes is the posted cash price. That is the price you will pay there whether you swipe your credit card or go in and pay with cash.
If you have a PFJ RV loyalty card, you will also get a 3 cent discount for diesel and a 2 cent discount for gas. Swiping the loyalty card does not change the posted pump price, but the discount will appear on your receipt.
For those that use the truck lanes, if you have a loyalty card, you can swipe it to start the pump without first going inside. Then after you pump, you need to go in to pay. When you present the loyalty card to the cashier, you will get cash price, even if you pay with a credit card, and you’ll also get a 3 cent diesel discount.
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CactusJohn
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11/16/11 10:04pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: verizon internet
If you’re a part time RVer, Verizon’s Hotspot feature is worth considering. The Hotspot turns an iPhone and certain other smartphones into a portable wireless router that can share its internet connection with up to five other devices. I’ve found the service amazingly fast, and I’ve traveled all over the country and have always had service.
The Hotspot feature costs $20 per billing cycle, but you only pay a prorated amount for the days that you have the feature active. If you don’t turn it on at all during a billing cycle, it costs nothing. Also, you can turn it on and off as often as you want from the My Verizon app or web page.
There’s no activation fee and the time you’re connected doesn’t count against your regular plan’s minutes. You are restricted to 2GB of data per month (prorated to the number of days of use). That’s should be enough data unless you watch a lot of video. So far, I haven’t exceeded that amount. (You can monitor your Hotspot usage via the My Verizon app or web page.)
If you don’t have an iPhone, Verizon also has a Mobile Broadband Connect tethering feature, which uses a USB cord to connect your phone and laptop. It also has the prorated billing like the Hotspot feature. That’s what I used before I got an iPhone.
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CactusJohn
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11/16/11 06:20pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: 5% credit on gas purchase
I just got my card in the mail for PenFed,What do you mean by Flying J is considered pay at the pump?ThanksWhat OldChief referred to is that Pilot Flying J has pay-at-the-pump at the auto and RV lanes but not the truck lanes. They are apparently considering adding the pay-at-the-pump feature to the truck pumps sometime in the future.
Since PenFed pays the 5% discount only on pay-at-the-pump fuel purchases, RVers who use the truck pumps don’t get that discount.
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CactusJohn
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11/16/11 06:03pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: NFL Mobile
I've listened to the NFL Mobile live audio feed on my iPhone. I believe I got to it by selecting "MENU" at the top of the screen and then selecting "Scores." When you then select your game, you should then see a link to the audio and you can select the home or away broadcast.
I'll verify next Sunday and report back if the above is incorrect.
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CactusJohn
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11/14/11 11:26pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: backup
I use Mozy for online backups. After the initial backup of all of your files, it only backs up new or changed files on a schedule that you set up. I have mine set up to check my files 12 times per day, but it runs in the background in just a few seconds, so it's very transparent.
It has tiered pricing: 2GB free, 50GB $5.99/mo, 125GB $9.99/mo.
Mozy started in 2005 and has over 3 million customers and 70,000 business customers, including Fortune 500 companies such as General Electric. If it’s good enough for them, it's good enough for me, but everyone has their own comfort level.
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CactusJohn
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11/10/11 11:53am |
Technology Corner
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RE: Nominate your roughest road
Broke a leaf spring on I-40 west of OK City. Also bad: I-5 north of the Grapevine.
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CactusJohn
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11/04/11 02:00pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: pearl- roto-choks
Very sorry to hear that. She was so pleasant to deal with and the definition of what customer service should be.
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CactusJohn
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11/04/11 01:52pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: 5% credit on gas purchase
It’s always 5% back on all fuel purchased at the pump. If you have to pay inside for fuel it’s 1% back, just like all other purchases. PenFed issues a credit on your monthly statement for the reward total earned that month. No gimmicks, no fees.
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CactusJohn
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11/03/11 07:12am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Flying J - Easier process for diesel, well almost
its not diesel exhaust fuel, its Diesel Emission Fluid. commonly referred to as DEF. we have to put it in our 2011 F450.
SueI don't know about your 2011 F450, but my 2012 F250 requires Diesel Exhaust Fluid.
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CactusJohn
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11/01/11 09:19pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: 5% credit on gas purchase
As mentioned, PenFed gives 5% for fuel purchased at the pump, with no annual limit. It gives 1% on everything else. If you're not military, it costs $20 to join.
My HSBC card gives 5% on gas, groceries, and drugstores, with a $500 annual reward limit. It gives 1% on everything else.
My Chase Freedom card gives 5% on the first $1500 of purchases in categories that rotate quarterly, including fuel during the third quarter. It gives 1% on everything else.
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CactusJohn
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11/01/11 08:57pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Fifth Wheel Hitch uncoupling for overnight?
What they said ^^^
When we over night we do level rig side to side and check front to rear. If front to rear is close we stay hooked up, lower front legs and rear stabilizers and if connecting to power we disconnect umbilical cord from truck.
If front to rear level way off we will unhook in order to get level so refrigerator is OK.That's how we do it, except for disconnecting the umbilical cord from the truck. That's not necessary with a Ford.
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CactusJohn
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10/29/11 07:13pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Taking hitch out of truck bed
I use an inexpensive come-along hoist attached to a hook that is screwed into my garage door header. I attach a chain to the hitch, raise it off the rails, move the truck out of the way, and then lower the hitch onto a furniture mover.
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CactusJohn
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10/29/11 07:07pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Use of Swimming Noodle
Ok, I missed the article. Exactly what do you do with the noodle, just cut it to fit between plate and microwave top? If so, what keeps it from falling over?You cut it to a length that requires it to compress when it’s jammed between the plate and the ceiling of the microwave. Works like a charm.
I also use two lengths to assist in black tank flushing. I jam one between the toilet foot pedal and the floor when I want to fill the bowl, so I don’t have hold it up with my hand or foot while it fills. I use another length to jam between the pedal and the bathroom wall when I want to flush continuously to fill the tank for cleaning.
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CactusJohn
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10/29/11 07:02pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Flying J
Let me take one more run at this. (Apparently, my previous post was not clear.)
The credit price for Pilot Flying J (the name of the merged company) applies only to the TRUCK lanes. The pump price posted at the auto lanes and the RV lanes is the cash price. That is the price you will pay there whether you swipe your credit card or go in and pay with cash.
If you have a PFJ RV loyalty card, you will also get a 3 cent discount for diesel and a 2 cent discount for gas. Swiping the loyalty card does not change the posted pump price, but the discount will appear on your receipt.
For those that use the truck lanes, if you have a loyalty card, you can swipe it to start the pump without first going inside. Then after you pump, you need to go in to pay. When you present the loyalty card to the cashier, you will get cash price, even if you pay with a credit card, and you’ll also get a 3 cent diesel discount.
For more information on the PFJ loyalty card click here.
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CactusJohn
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10/29/11 07:10am |
General RVing Issues
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