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RE: Solar installaions - NJ
In NJ, Give Risco RV a call. Risco is about an hour north in Atlantic Highlands NJ. They do solar installs. I've only used them for ordering Onan and Monoco parts. Their lot is full of Diesel Pushers in for repairs, upgrades, and collision work.
You can do the research and save alot doing the install yourself. I installed 2-128w panels, 2-6v jars, Rogue controller and wiring one weekend last year.
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Jersey Shore
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02/08/13 11:35pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Are you a 2nd generation RVer? What was your parent's rig?
Second Gen here. Mom and Dad started tent camping in the late 60's when I was 4-5 years old. I still remember the Coleman heater, cooler,stove and lantern and all the kids chasing the mosquito fogger. Great memories.
From '70-'74 they pulled a 28' TT with a '65 428 Olds Delta 88 (named "Big Bomb") with LE hitch. Dad marveled at a commercial with a front wheel drive Olds Toronado pulling a TT cross country using an LE hitch with the rear wheels off the ground.
These days Dad has a 40' 5th wheel down south for winter getaways and a nice big popup for summertime use here.
Didn't do any camping late 70's through the 80's but "camped" in a 14' box trailer at the track roadracing bikes through the 90's if that counts.
DW and I started off with a 27' TT Toy Hauler in '02 and moved up to the current 37' Toy Hauler as the family and toys grew.
When the kids move on we'll downsize to a smaller Toy Hauler. Hope they continue the journey when they're ready.
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Jersey Shore
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01/02/13 09:30pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: E-15 Gas
We've had problems with E10 spoiling/seperating in motorcycle and small engines in just a few months. It has a very short shelf life and seperates when it sits. A friend owns a motorcycle and small engine repair shop and fuel related issues and carb cleans are way up since E10 was introduced. We only have E10 at the pumps here. I only run 100 Avgas in my bikes and small engines.
A very good read here if you ride a motorcycle and even if you don't
MC news Ethanol article
http://www.mcnews.com/mcn/editorials/2012SeptOpenRd.pdf
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Jersey Shore
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12/30/12 09:03pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Offroad boots
The Tech 7 "moon boot" is the most comfortable boot I've worn and got a few years Enduro racing from a pair before the soles wore and the boot got "soft". They're not as stiff as others but break in fast. It took forever for the Tech 10's to break in and they're not as comfortable but offer more protection.
Try on a pair of Tech 7's and see how they feel.
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Jersey Shore
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12/28/12 10:29pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Weathered the storm
Before Hurricane Sandy came ripping through the Jersey Shore with 75-80mph winds, I filled the tanks and put down the stabilizers. We lost a tree along with a few big branches around the house(and a nice dent in the truck) but the 5'er was fine.
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Jersey Shore
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12/25/12 10:10pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Honda EU2000i Recall
Just bought one last week. Box sticker has the "green dot" so I guess it's good
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Jersey Shore
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11/22/12 10:26pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Goodbye AAA
I'm in the AAA Mid-Atlantic region and was told and read that they DO NOT cover 5th wheel trailers so AAA wasn't an option
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Jersey Shore
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10/23/12 09:09pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: A decal restoration method that really works!
Only the black decals on one side of our 8 year old TH are oxidized/faded. I wetsanded a small 12" test area and it bought up a smooth even black finish, but it was dull. Went over it with MacGuires cleaner/polish and it still didn't shine much.
Then tried 3M Marine cleaner/wax I use on the fiberglass front cap and it bought up a shine on the decal. The 3M cleaner/wax fells like it has a light compound to it.
After that I skipped the wetsanding and tried the 3M cleaner/wax on all the faded decals and it worked great. Rub on and buff off a minute or two later. It removed the "old" oxydized layer down to fresh color. Decals look new again and we'll see how long it lasts.
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Jersey Shore
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10/21/12 09:48pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Assateague?
We'll be @ NP Bayside Loop C the end of the month. I've heard mosquitos can be relentless at times. Friends were there in August when it was hot, muggy and windless and mosquitos were unbearable. We were there in July and it was windy and not a problem.
A few ponies would wonder down the beach and through the campsites every day. Anyone with an open or unlocked cooler would get mugged.
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Jersey Shore
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09/12/12 10:35pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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If it's getting cold...Check tire presure.
Just a reminder to check tire presure as it gets colder. Checked the TH tires last night and all were 4-5 lbs low @ 75-76#. They were 80# just a few weeks ago.
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Jersey Shore
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09/12/12 09:57pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Holiday Rambler or KZ Sportsman - Opinions?
Two HR Next Level Toy Haulers on Ebay now...
Ebay
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Jersey Shore
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08/14/12 08:33pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Front wheel blowout on TV @ 65mph UPDATE
Factory option. The wheels were part of the Chrome Package (20" wheels, chrome step bars, mirrors and tow hooks) on 2006/07 Lariet Superduties. Wheels have a Ford part #. You see some out there but not often. I see about 1 out of maybe 50 non commercial 06/07 Superduties with these wheels. Just saw one with the same 20" wheels at the campground a few weeks ago...and another today. I was temped to stop and ask him about his wheels.
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Jersey Shore
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08/07/12 10:00am |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Front wheel blowout on TV @ 65mph UPDATE
Bedlam,
I was searching for a new wheel/tire combo and came across the Vision Heavy Hauler 81 wheel last night. I see you have DynaTrac PD890 4805 lb 245/70R-19.5 tires on Vision Heavy Hauler 81 19.5x7.5 rims.
How are these wheels/tires? I never heard of DynaTrac tires. Another company supplies the Wheel/tire combo with Hurcules H-902 245/70-19.5 tires for around $1600+180ship. Don't know about Hurcules as well.
How much were they from Wheel Warehouse?
I can also get the wheels for $800 and mount name brand tires, but the tires will run about $450 per tire. More then the wheel/tire combo's above.
@ Jetboat. There is no psi rating on the wheel, but they are the OEM wheel which Ford speced. Door sticker says 75#rear, 65# front.
My buddy is a Ford Master Tech and said there was a delay of almost a year with the release of the F-150 with 20" or 22" wheels because Ford could not find a wheel that would not crack and was strong enough. Looks to me like they underspeced this 20" wheel on the heavier Superduties or knew there was a problem.
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Jersey Shore
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08/07/12 09:35am |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Front wheel blowout on TV @ 65mph UPDATE
Here's the first cracked wheel a few years ago...
I scrapped that wheel but still have the last 2 cracked wheels. Ford can have them if they want.
http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff38/Jaymz996/PC190001.jpg height=400 width=600
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Jersey Shore
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08/06/12 11:45pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Front wheel blowout on TV @ 65mph UPDATE
UPDATE...
NOW make it THREE original OEM 20" Ford Aluminum wheels that have cracked! 2 fronts and 1 rear. I do not offroad, hit curbs, or recall hitting any serious potholes at anytime. Tires have always been replaced with the OEM Goodyear AT/S's since new
Yesterday driving 65mph on the highway empty, another flat/failure caused by a cracked wheel. Tires had 75 psi. This crack is exactly like the first a few years ago. Replaced the first two with used OEM wheels found on Ebay + the new tire costing about $700 each incident.
The 2 replacments have not cracked. All three that have failed were original wheels that came on the truck when new.
To me this is a SAFETY issue. I called FoMoCo explaining the 3 cracked wheels and was told there is no recall or warranty, so there is nothing they will do. I feel these 20" Aluminum wheels are defective and I have found many of these 20" wheels that have cracked searching the net. A guy had 2 listed on CL locally and said the other 2 had cracked the same as the one pictured below. My mechanic has seen one also.
There are 5-6 complaints on the NHTSA website regarding these 20" wheels cracking for no apparent reason. Some state Ford was contacted and did nothing. http://www.nhtsa.gov/Vehicle+Safety/Recalls+&+Defects
I guess it's not enough for a recall or Ford to even give a damn. Someone might have to die first?
I'm done with these OEM wheels and not a big Ford fan at the moment.
Thinking of replacing with these 19.5's wheels rated at 4500#. http://www.visionwheel.com/wheel.cfm?id=522
http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff38/Jaymz996/P8010271-1.jpg height=400 width=600
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Jersey Shore
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08/06/12 11:31pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Fall camping
We've been going to Jim Thorpe PA for about 10 years now in Oct. The town has their Fall Festival foliage weekends through Oct.
The town is alive with street vendors, bands, shows, train rides, etc.
JT website
The Packer Mansion tour is a must see,
Packer Mansion
also the prison tour where the Molly Mcguire hanging took place is neat.
The Old Jail
Jim Thorpe Campground is <2 miles up the hill and average. Reminds me, we have to make reservations soon.
Jim Thorpe Campground
Also Mauch Chunk Lake Park is right down the road Park
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Jersey Shore
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08/06/12 09:34pm |
Family Camping
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RE: Holiday Rambler or KZ Sportsman - Opinions?
We bought our '04 HR Next Level 37CK from a neighbor a few years ago.
Rock solid unit and no major issues. Stored outside and the decals still look good. Has Aluminum framing and is insulated very well. We have 2 AC's and have never needed to use both in humid upper 90 degree heat. You can get parts through Monico.
Only problem I have is getting the black streaks off the aluminum sheet siding. It still shines and I wax twice a year. I think fiberglass was an option but most of the NL's I've seen are aluminum sheet.
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Jersey Shore
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08/05/12 08:17pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: WATER FRONT CAMPING
Assateague has sites right over the dunes from the ocean and a few right on the bay in the C loop.
Also a few campgrounds in OBX with sites right over the dunes and others on the bay.
We've stayed at Saco River Campground in N.H. right on the river. Great place to spend a week.
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Jersey Shore
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07/29/12 10:03pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: Driving when a tire “blows”
Had this front blowout on the TV while towing the TH @65mph in May.
Scared the heck out of me, but layed off the brakes, stayed straight and coasted to the shoulder.
http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff38/Jaymz996/IMG-20120528-00137.jpg height=400 width=600
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Jersey Shore
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07/29/12 01:14am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: What CG for Finger Lakes New York in the Fall
We camp the Finger Lakes regularly since it is so close. AN often overlooked campground that is centrally located and a short walk to downtown Watkins Glenn is:
W.W. CLUTE MEMORIAL PARK
and Campground
Manager: Michelle E. Hyde
155 S. Clute Park Drive
Watkins Glen, NY 14891
Phone: 607 535-4438
E-Mail: Clute Park
Lat 42º 38’ 41”, Long 76º 86’ 01”
It has a great view up the lake and has fairly large sites with hookups.
While your there, check out Watkins Glen State Park. AMAZING!
Watkins Glen State Park
Watkins Glen State Park in 90 seconds
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Jersey Shore
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07/10/12 10:21pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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