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RE: Problems with batteries
We ALWAYS take a picture BEFORE anything is disconnected when doing work on the batteries. To many cables, then we make sure each cable is reconnected based upon the picture. And we count the number of cables to each post and where each is coming from, very easy to miss one.
Barb
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BarbaraOK
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05/20/13 06:15pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Cats????
We've fulltimer with our cat for 7 years now. She only goes out on a leash, walks on a leash. We have a motorhome so she never has to leave her home. Cats will find their own place to ride. We don't confine her.
You'll need current rabies shot certification, not just tag, for crossing border.
Barb
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BarbaraOK
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05/20/13 05:34pm |
Snowbirds
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RE: So what's your take on this article?
Travel Trailers are RVs. And a lot of 55+ parks have all types of RVs on them where the owners have purchased/leased the lot. In fact there are a lot of these parks that only allow RVs or Park Models, not double wides, etc.
You assume that everyone wants a bigger house to live in. Some of us don't. And you are assuming that this was the only time when housing has been depressed and that buying a house will always lead to "a much more 'substantial' financial return', which isn't true. We bought and sold homes over our 40 years of moving around due to our jobs. Sometimes we made money, sometimes we lost. We sold our last house before the bubble burst - - we got lucky, but lots of folks didn't.
When we can no longer drive, a park model sitting on a pad in a 55+ park near our daughter will be about all we can handle. Don't want a big place to keep clean. Don't expect to make money, don't expect to live forever, already gave them their inheritance, we're going to spend the rest.
Barb
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BarbaraOK
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05/20/13 10:52am |
Snowbirds
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RE: So what's your take on this article?
Rockhillmanor,
Since you see RVs as such horrible purchases and only talk about the advantages of buying a S&B (which we do not want in any shape or form) why are you spending so much time on an RV Forum?
Barb
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BarbaraOK
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05/19/13 09:35pm |
Snowbirds
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RE: Pulling my hair out talking to India!!!!!!!
For pete sake. Go out and unhook from the house cable setup. Now turn on the TV and see if the DVD works.
And why do you all have to make such racists statements. I can't understand plenty of people in the US, regional accents can be hard to understand at times. And why would anyone think that someone at Comcast would know how to advise one to set up their RV? Is it so hard to learn how your rig is wired and works?
Barb
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BarbaraOK
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05/19/13 09:26pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Pulling my hair out talking to India!!!!!!!
Well just take it and try it. What's the worst that can happen?
Barb
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BarbaraOK
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05/19/13 09:43am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Disappointed in Cummins Engine
We were at Rocky Mountain Cummins in Denver once, in 2006. Never will go back. They were telling us so many things were wrong, that we wouldn't make it out of town, etc., while replacing the fuel filter (we had just purchased it), including the fact that the exhaust manifold was cracked all around. Drove on to the west coast and had another service facility look at the exhaust manifold - couldn't find a problem. Yes, years latter (2010) it did develop a crack, but the Coach Care in Phoenix technicians were very careful, only one bolt cracked, and they did the replacement in one day, not the two they had first estimated because of the problems with bolts cracking. We were #3 in line that day to have one replaced, we all stayed at the Camp Cummins overnight in the Phoenix area and were joking about all being there for the same thing. All had different makes, but about the same time frame on the engines (2001-2004) ISC350s.
Barb
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BarbaraOK
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05/18/13 10:35pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Beware of Flying J
I don't like Flying "J" they have only pre-pay pumps I hate prepay as it is an inconvenience to me when I want to buy something in the store. .
Not true at all Flying J or Pilot if you have the RV Card from them that will start the pump for you - - you pump and go in and get the discounts when you pay for your purchases.
Barb
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BarbaraOK
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05/17/13 01:29pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Beware of Flying J
Standard operating procedure in Indiana. Not just Flying J, but most every station. Indiana is the only state we have seen it in, which doesn't mean it doesn't occur elsewhere. It is a quirk in Indiana tax laws, not a scam buy the fuel stations.
Same for Arizona and Oregon. It really helps if you understand what the state laws are regarding fuel taxes. It is not the fault of the truck stop, but rather it is how that particular state collects taxes.
Barb
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BarbaraOK
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05/17/13 01:26pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Perspective RV'er needing opinions
Go look at some really good DPs made in the late 90s. See if you can find a Foretravel in that age range. Very well made and will give you years of excellent service. When you find one you think you like, check out the owners forums on iRV2.net and see what owners of those units have to say about them - but source of information about used coaches are other owners.
Barb
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BarbaraOK
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05/16/13 07:28am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: full timing with black water Q
Put rotating vanes on BOTH the black and grey tanks. Lots of water is all you need.
Barb
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BarbaraOK
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05/16/13 07:20am |
Full-time RVing
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RE: Tools and Maintenance Items for the Full Time RV Life
Best tool to carry is a good road assistance policy. We've been happy with CoachNet.
Barb
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BarbaraOK
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05/14/13 09:01pm |
Full-time RVing
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RE: Extended Warranty
Extended warranties are very good deals for the dealership which makes a large commission and the extended warranty company, who make money by talking in more premiums than paying out claims. The pre approval process is notorious for having a lot of hoops to jump through, any one of which done wrong will result in the claim being denied. And often there will be fine print that if something breaks because a non-covered part breaks, then nothing is covered.
Most people would be money ahead by taking the cost of the extended warranty (which is really a repair service insurance policy), putting it in a savings account and adding to it each month. Then when a repair is needed, you have the funds and don't have to worry about hoops or getting preauthorization. That fund can also be used for replacing things BEFORE they break if you happen to find a worn part that could let go.
Barb
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BarbaraOK
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05/14/13 08:57pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Campgrounds
If you are talking about the summer months, then almost any place will have kids. Otherwise, we usually find that from Sunday afternoon until Friday afternoon will be relatively quiet. We prefer Army Corps of Engineer campgrounds - usually a little quieter than state parks and always well laid out. Otherwise, look for RV Parks, not campgrounds, as that will generally be more expensive and have fewer families.
Barb
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BarbaraOK
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05/14/13 08:51pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: License Plate on Coach Front Required in Texas?
$7 for a set of replacement plates. Walk in, hand over $7, walk out with new plates.You guys have it easy in Texas. We have to report plate as missing or stolen, and have DMV order us a new one. OP should not have any problem under that deal. Just get there 45 minutes early and get the replacemnt plates and install them - then good to go!!!
What you don't seem to understand is he can't do that because the DMV doesn't handle registration/licensing of vehicles. That is done through the County Tax Assessors office and to get a replacement you usually need to go to the county buildings, not a nearby DMV office.
Barb
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BarbaraOK
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05/14/13 12:52pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: ELECTRICAL PROBLEM
Did you take a picture of the connections before changing out the batteries? If not, do you have a diagram from the manufacture on how they should be connected? Sounds like you've got something hooked up backwards.
Typing in ALL CAPS is like shouting at us on the forum.
Barb
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BarbaraOK
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05/12/13 04:25pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: License Plate on Coach Front Required in Texas?
I am registered in Florida, and will be passing thru the end of May, am I required to have a front plate on my coach?
Only if Florida requires them.
Barb
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BarbaraOK
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05/12/13 02:19pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: License Plate on Coach Front Required in Texas?
Check with TX DPS as there is a non-commercial Class B license requirement for those driving an RV over 26,001 lbs. rated. This is news to me. Our RV is 26,000 lbs rated. I plan on stopping into the DPS driver's license office this week for a clarification. Their web site is as clear as mud on this topic.
Nothing new. I've had one since 2006. If you are over 26,000# then you should have a Class B It has been discussed on this (and other sites) over and over and over again.
Barb
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BarbaraOK
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05/12/13 12:00pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: License Plate on Coach Front Required in Texas?
$7 for a set of replacement plates. Walk in, hand over $7, walk out with new plates.
But you can't get those at the DMV. That is from the County Assessors Office - the two are completely separate offices.
Barb
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BarbaraOK
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05/12/13 11:58am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Diesel on I-880 Bay Area
Gilroy Farms is on Highway 101. Easy in and out.
Barb
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BarbaraOK
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05/11/13 08:52pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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