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RE: Chain up regulations
Purchase two sets of chains now. Because, the higher up you go and the closer to snow you get, the more chains will cost you later.
And, while traveling, if you are half way between someplace and no place and a sudden storm hits, you could be extra sorry that you did not have them with you.
Bob
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4x4Bob
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11/26/12 09:50pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Weird tire wear
A good tire is the Maxxi 8008 ST tire. My previous TT had them on it and no problems. My current TT came with Goodyear Marathons and one seperated the tread damaging the side of the TT. After getting that fixed I had a local tire shop order in Maxxi's
At the same time I upgraded the load weight from D to E. Which meant replacing the 65 PSI rated wheels with 80PSI rated wheels.
I ordered in 5 Aluminum Alloy wheels and 5 Maxxi load E for a total of $1,100. This included shipping, mounting, and balancing.
I made the change in '09 and have traveled some long miles on what could be called a paved road and no problems. Keep tires covered while parked and they still look like new.
Bob
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4x4Bob
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11/20/12 09:47am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Bet he had more than one RV'ing issue after that!
Upon review of that U-tube presentation, I saw that his problem was the tires. He had street tires. Now, when he switches out to Mud/Snow he will be good to go for the next run through the mud puddle. :W
Bob
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4x4Bob
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11/19/12 11:08am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Slippery Roads in North Dakota Yesterday
If that is a TT delivery gone bad, then I can imagine the conversation that follows.
Dealer to Customer: We will need a few more days than planned to tweak the items normally found during PDI. Hope this delay does not cause you any problems.
Bob
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4x4Bob
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11/13/12 10:12am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Power Pkg Added by Dealer
Ref your question about electric stab jacks. You need to question the dealer just how hard would it be to raise those jacks by hand if the battery dies. And, have him demonstrate how it would be done.
Most power tongue jacks have an emergency handle that allows the jack to be cranked up by hand.
Bob
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4x4Bob
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11/12/12 12:00pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Tire size question
Have you factored into your plan that you will probably have to pay about $10.00 per tire to have it mounted and balanced. Plus the running back and forth with two tires at a time to the tire shop?
Bob
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4x4Bob
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11/12/12 09:25am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Ug, Water Leak
Water hose is a good idea. Should have thought of that myself.
Bob
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4x4Bob
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11/12/12 09:08am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Ug, Water Leak
Nelson
Thanks
Bob
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4x4Bob
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11/11/12 11:44am |
General RVing Issues
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Ug, Water Leak
With Frost warnings on the Tube, yesterday I carried two gallons of Pink Anti-Freeze out to FORD II (Fix or Repair Daily). After I ran the slide out and turned on inside lights so I could see to work I find a puddle of water on the Kitchen Table.
Now I had inspected all of the top caulking when I put the cover over the AC unit last month and did not see any signs of cracking. Plus, I had re-caulked the TT last summer.
So, I am standing there wondering where the water was coming in at and it dawns on me, with the slide pulled in, the main AC vent is over the table.
After I remove the vent cover I find that one of the four mounting bolts has come loose and had backed out about 2 inches. As I tightened all of the bolts I could see the rubber seal compress. So, I hope that does away with the leak. Will find out Thursday, it is scheduled to rain again.
After drying off the table I found minor wood damage so I went into the house to get some Orange Oil. This caught the attention of my Chief Inspector.(Wife) So, she followed me out to the TT to see what I was going to do to "her" table. As she was leaving she notices that the trim around the side window was hanging loose. Tightened the screws and then checked the other windows just in case.
Finished pumping two gallons of Pink Anti-freeze into the water lines with out any problems. Then I sat a large container down on the table just in case there is more leaks.
Bob (I don't need a hobby to tinker with, I own a TT)
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4x4Bob
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11/11/12 10:30am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Trains and more trains...
yes, you do have to pay attention to the jar of free foam ear plugs on the counter, when you sign in.:B
bob
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4x4Bob
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11/05/12 06:29pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: New Camper, what do I need?
Unless you have already cut a deal with the dealer to sanitize your water system you should plan on using bottled water for drinking and cooking on your trip home. Then when you get home sanitize the water system.
Also, do not leave for home until you verified that you have a lug wrench or socket that will fit the wheel lug nuts on the TT. You should stop after a 150-200- miles and check to make sure none of the lugs have worked loose. Might have to tighten them a couple of times before they stay tight. If you have a torque wrench bring it with you to check the tightness of the lugs.
Bob
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4x4Bob
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11/02/12 06:45pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: whassup-- older RV's not allowed in some camgrounds ?
Have some fun when asked about the age of your unit.
After you tell them, then ask what is the park rule on paying with Old Money? Will accept my 12 year old $100.00 bill if it is not wrinkled?
Be ready for a moment of silence.
Bob
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4x4Bob
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11/02/12 09:15am |
Beginning RVing
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RE: Sanitizeing that fresh water hose.
Since I have well water I take a few extra steps with the TT water system and white hose.
Each spring I pour a mixture of bleach and water into the white hose and then coil it into a plastic bucket and then cover the the hose with the same mixture. Let it sit for four hours and then rinse.
Then I add bleach to the fresh water tank on TT and fill with water.
If the TT sits for a few months during the summer I repeat the bleach water treatment on the fresh water tank.
Bob
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4x4Bob
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10/30/12 08:39am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: 1st Time Buying Advice
Re your question on Anti Sway system.
I recommend the Equal-i-zer (brand name) Weight distribution system with built in 4 point anti sway. After it is installed, it is real easy to hook up. And, the anti sway feature really works.
Stay away from the wight distribution type that has a seperate anti sway bar that is bolted on the side of the frame. They do not work as well as the Equal-i-zer or a Reese dual cam system. This is the type that most dealers carry and try to install.
Some salesmen call all weight distribution systems "equalizer". Unless the brand name is Equal-i-zer it is not one.
Bob
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4x4Bob
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10/09/12 09:58am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Using the CAT scales
CAT scales are open to the public not just trucks. They will ask you for a truck number. Just give them the last 4 digits of your license plate. This is so you will get the right ticket.
After you weigh then move off the scales, park, and then go in to pay and get your ticket.
Don't forget to stand on the scale to add you weight to the total. I has seen folks get out of their vehicle to push the call button then step off the scale pad.
Bob
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4x4Bob
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10/09/12 09:27am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: USA Map
Everyone has their own rules. Mine...
I only add a state that I have both camped in and had a flat tire. :B
Bob
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4x4Bob
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10/08/12 09:51am |
RV Lifestyle
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RE: Jayco Eagle Superlite exterior wall question
My '05 Jayco Eagle had small bumps like that also. I was told not to worry, it was just cosmetic.
Fast forward a few months and the unit, after several trips back to the dealer, went back to the factory to have all of the side walls replaced. It was back there 4 months. Came back and the front and back walls started to delam also.
After only 18 months of ownership, mostly parked at dealer or factory, I got rid of the unit.
Bob
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4x4Bob
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10/07/12 10:19am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Travel Trailer tires locking up.
I would like to make another suggestion.
Since you are going to put the TT into a shop, have them pull the wheels and inspect the brake shoes. Also, repack the wheel bearings at the same time.
Bob
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4x4Bob
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10/07/12 10:13am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: What's the most unexpected thing seen around the campfire ?
While camping in Sudbury Ontario we had the TT's in 2 semi circles,(like a set of lungs). In the middle was the fire pit with a few ppl standing around it. There was a truck load of sand near it with a few kids playing on it. It was early evening and I was sitting in a screened in kitchen on the side of my TT working on my laptop.I looked up to see a 300lb brown bear running straight toward me.He made it through the 3 feet between my trailer and the one next to me. Last I saw of him!!
You were probably lucky that you did not see what was chasing that bear.:B
Bob
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4x4Bob
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10/05/12 09:28am |
RV Lifestyle
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RE: Tools that you need...!
Hold on a minute. I camped next to one of those generators last summer. I was wondering where the owner purchased it. :W
Bob
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4x4Bob
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10/04/12 07:15pm |
Around the Campfire
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