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RE: Trapped on two lane road
Inconsiderate is inconsiderate no matter how you slice it...
Somebody rolling along 15-20 mph under the posted speed limit needs to be aware of traffic around them and be considerate and pull over whenever they can - period.
And, people also need to learn much of what has already been posted. There can be several factors determing speed, as well as factors involved in a safe place to pull over. So, be considerate and understand that as well.
Also remember, that 13 minutes can mean a lot to a person who is trying to get to the hospital, or is heading to a job interview, or on their way to work or home from a long day or any number of things. I would suspect that anybody on this forum, who perhaps just heard a family member was injured in an accident, 40 miles away, and is trying to hurry as safely as possible to get there, then gets stuck behind an RV toodling along at 45 mph would get upset.
HC
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08/03/10 05:13pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: I Weighed and...
I am a 1/2 ton tower and proud!
Seriously, you will be just fine. You are well within your limits and with the 6 speed you have plenty of options to find the sweet spot. I have a very similiar set-up, but with the 4spd and have almost 100K on my Silverado halfer now. I have towed all over the PNW without a problem anywhere. SO, unless you are one of the I have to go 70mph over Snoqualmie crowd, then just put her in TH mode and slow down and enjoy the adventure.
HC
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07/24/10 02:04pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Sold the TT but two others want to buy my TT. What can I do?
1st - A deals a deal.
2nd - Sounds like you have a good buyer. However, here is what I have done in the past with people I don't know. If they want to pay with a check/cashiers check/whatever, that is fine. What I did was made plans to meet them at their bank, not mine, and then cash the check(s) on the spot. It was simple. Then, and only then did they get the the merchandise.
Now, here's a cash story. Sold a quad for $3950.00. Guy brought cash, and counted it out in front of me... Only he got a little quiet at the end. I happened to notice an extra $100 bill in his wallett when he was checking for the $50. Well, I of course re-counted the money, in front of him and low and behold, it was $100 short... Hmmm, we recounted together, yup $100 short... He then gets out his wallet and pulls out that extra fin. Remember, always count de money!
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06/18/10 05:24pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Campingworld Alert - Honeywell Generators
So, the next obvious question - What generators are made in America?
Champion? Nope, imported.
AllPower? Nope, imported.
Honeywell? Nope, imported.
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06/04/10 05:03pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Campingworld Alert - Honeywell Generators
2000 watt generator 56 to 64db $499 weighs 50#
Cancel your order with CW
I have an "All Power", I think I like it a little better than the Honeywell...
Just an FYI. Both my Brothers bought new generators.
Honda EU200i - runs the A/C on all three of our units no problem (seperately of course...).
All Power 2000i - wont fire up even the 11,500 on the camper. Actually pretty disappointed. Side by side comparison. The All Power is much louder, harder to start and wont run the A/C or the Microwave. Although, it charges just fine. The Honda does it all, and is much quieter and more effecient fuel wise.
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05/04/10 05:26pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Gas Milage Chevy Silverado 5.3 liter
2003 Silverado 4WD E/C 4spd At 5.3L 3.73 22' Nash 8'wide = 9mpg towing, 16.5 avg (city/hwy)
2006 Silverado 4WD E/C 4spd At 5.3L 3.42 18' Layton 8'wide = 9mg towing, 17.5 avg (city/hwy)
2009 Silverado 4WD E/C 4spd At 5.3L 3.73 22' Nash 8'wide = 10mpg towing, 18.5 avg (city/hwy)
2010 Toy Tundra 4WD E/C 6spd At 4.6L 4.10 22' Nash 8'wide = 10.5mpg towing, 19.5 avg (city/hwy)
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05/04/10 04:48pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Boondocking near Sunriver, Oregon
There are multiple places nearby (well, depending on your definition of near) that you can boondock and quad right out of camp!
Unfortunately, I have never been to them, but I have looked them up many times. One of the few areas in the state I have not had a chance to ride, but there is a huge riding area in central oregon, Millican Valley. Go to oregon.gov (just search Oregon ATV) and you will find a lot of info.
I can tell you, Winhom-Frazier (Lehman Hot Springs) is awesome and there are several areas that you can boondock at. Also, even closer to the Bend area, is Morrow County ORV, which is awesome as well. Lots of areas there, but stay at the ORV park, it's cheap (like 10.00 a night) and helps to keep it open.
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05/03/10 05:27pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Noob - Will i kill me or my truck?
I wanted to THANK YOU all for the wise advice. It seems to cooborate my worries. So - we decided on a trail-lite 27QBSS AND traded our frontier in on an F-150 supercrew with the 5.4L v8. Even fully loaded the TT doesn't reach 80% of the towing capacity - and with the f-150's increased wheel base and an Equilizer hitch and Prodigy brake controller I think we will be sitting pretty. Thank you all SO MUCH for your advice. WE would have been in deep s@#t without it!
Cheers,
David
Sounds like you did the right thing and I honestly think you will be much much happier towing down the road with this set up!
Congrats and Happy Camping!!
WHS
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05/03/10 05:19pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Is the dealer responsible??
Excellent Justic, sounds like you have a good dealer!
Good luck and Happy Camping.
Whs
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05/03/10 05:07pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Where do you go?
http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/uma/recreation/campgrounds/pomeroy-cg.shtml
This is where I tend to go mostly... One time, there was actually another RV up there! Was kind of cool, because of the "8" sites, only three are actually sort of level...
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04/26/10 05:00pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: Blocking members
Actually John, while I appreciate the advise, I am kind of with Tom on this one. Although, I am not too worried, nor too offended actually. I honestly believe that anybody who would act in his way has more personal issues, than just being upset with me. No skin off my back.
Thanks again, and you have a Great Day.
HC
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04/24/10 07:15pm |
Forum Technical Support
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RE: what were they thinking?
Actually looks like a pretty nice layout for a family Camping Trailer. And hey, if the DW doesn't like the cabinets, well that's her perogative isn't it. Although, as stated, I would bet you will find them to come in really handy...
I ended taking the overhead bunk in my trailer, and turning it into cabinets. Since it was never going to be used as a bed, the storage was much more convenient.
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04/23/10 05:57pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Blocking members
And now I get private message number two, except this one is even worse... Hmm, me thinks I have offended mr badger somehow... Although, not exactly sure where, since all he has done is send me nastigrams without any substance.
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04/23/10 04:40pm |
Forum Technical Support
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RE: GM pays off loan
SkiDood, well, actually yes! Would I be mad, absolutely. Would I call the cops, absolutely! Would I let that be the driving factor in my life, No way!
And truthfully, in the end I would look at what I was doing, for the lesson to be learned, and then say a prayer for fellow who mugged me. About the same thing I did during the Bush era. Seriously, I prayed a lot for that man! :-)
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04/22/10 05:27pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Driving Coast to Coast
Well, if you were to manage 8 hours of driving a day, at a 50mph average, you are talking around 400 miles a day. That would equate to 6.5 days. I think you are right on the money in your figures and seems like a reasonable plan.
Now, the fun of finding places for each of those nights comes in...
Congrats, good luck and Have Fun!
WHS
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04/22/10 05:19pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Need advice on insurance claim for snow damage
Bummer... Really, that just sucks. Honestly, if you are really that concerned, then I would recommend contacting an attorney that specializes in insurance. It might be worth the $150.00 for an hours worth of advise. Really, calling your agent or your insurance company is only going to get you the information you already have. They have made their decision.
You might find out you are stuck, or you might find out some other option that is available... Heck, since it was declared a disaster, there might even be some other options available to you?
No matter what, sorry this happened and good luck, I hope things work out in the end for the best!
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04/22/10 04:53pm |
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RE: Blocking members
Just wondering if Bucky is trying to block me, since 3 minutes before he posts this he sends me a nasty private message!
WHS
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04/22/10 04:43pm |
Forum Technical Support
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RE: GM pays off loan
CAVE people; Citizens Against Virtually Everything.
See, no matter what is happening, some people will dig and dig until they find something negative to P&M about... Some people are just half empty folks.
Kind of a bummer really... But, that's the lay of the land and the very reason Hot Mama, the Fat Man and the Fox are so succesful.
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04/22/10 04:30pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: 1997 Chevrolet 5.7L Z71 hard starting
One other thought... One my 97' 5.7L, I had a similiar problem. Did a tune, which you have already done, but I also cleaned my TBI... This was a simple process, just pulled the air box and sprayed it down with carb cleaner. No more delayed start and ran like a champ. Sold it to my neighboe with 115K in 2006, with the same fuel pump and regulator, and it is still running today.
With 25+ years experience in the automotive service business, I always recommend to try the cheap and easy first!
Good luck
Fred
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04/21/10 04:39pm |
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RE: What is trolling??
Is it okay if I set up my bbq and chairs in a Walmart parking lot. I already put out my slides and awning on my 32' TT that I tow with my Chevy Venture Minivan. The reason I ask, is because the kid that puts away the shopping carts, came over to ask me to pick up after my dogs. While he was talking to me he told me I could park and sleep here but I could not "set up camp" like this. You should have seen him run when I showed him my 9mm. That will teach him to walk across my campsite!
ROFLMAO!!! Good one!
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04/21/10 04:29pm |
Tow Vehicles
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