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RE: Testing Carbon Monoxide Detector
Putting the detector in front of the exhaust of a car should set it off.
Much better than smelling up your RVs interior.
If the detector is defective flooding it with such a strong dose of carbon monoxide may still set it off. If that's the case, you won't hear it go off anyway when you really needed it.. :(
A working detector will trigger before any odor will bother you...Been there, done that...
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Jerrybo66
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05/24/13 06:11pm |
Tech Issues
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Allergic to chicken ???
Our Pit was 80# and I did everything to get him to lose weight. After low cal food, green beans & pumpkin he lost a few pounds. I gave up. Then he dropped down to 70# and looked good. Then five more and I took him to the Vet Monday. Something's not right. On previous visits he had an X-ray for old dog lung which was relieved and bloodwork that came out ok. No reason for weight loss but possible "tumor" so an ultra-scan was ordered. Happily no tumors but found a thickened (I think was the word)intestinal wall. The thought was that the food was going through without being absorbed, causing periodic diarrhea and weight loss. I feed them Blue Buffalo with chicken as the first ingredient and mix in boiled chicken. The only thing the Vet can think of, he's allergic to the chicken protein. It's irritating the intestine and causing the weight loss. I'm getting the BB basic tomorrow and topping with beef, no more chicken. The Rotti has "rumbling" stomach every week or so as does the Pit. Nothing bothers the other dog. Maybe the Rotti has the same chicken problem. I understand chicken allergies are common and wondered if your dogs had any experience with it and if so what were the symptoms? I always thought allergies caused them to lick their feet as the Rottweiler does occasionally........ Thanks for any replies.
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Jerrybo66
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05/23/13 03:52am |
RV Pet Stop
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RE: Get a 2nd opion today...
I think most people, including myself think jumping for dogs is natural but as with humans they can get sprained muscles or worse if they land wrong. I built a carpeted ramp for our dogs to get in the back of the high F-350 but they always jumped out. When our newly adopted 90+ # Rotti jumped down I saw her flinch and she had a slight limp on her front leg for a few days. Now they "stay" until I set the ramp and they all now walk down. It was lucky I saw her flinch so I learned not to allow anymore jumping .... :)
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Jerrybo66
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05/23/13 02:34am |
RV Pet Stop
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RE: Testing Carbon Monoxide Detector
Park your truck with the exhaust pointed to the open door of the RV. With the motor running,the sensor should go off within a minute.
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Jerrybo66
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05/23/13 02:06am |
Tech Issues
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RE: new bigger tv, still need WD htich?
Before I got the F-350 everything I pulled was with a 1/2 ton. Our first TT was the only one I had a WD hitch for. One pull was with a car hauler loaded with a full sized pick-up, probably in the 7000# range.. No sway problems. If within specs I think any problems would be in the individual trailer. You may want to wait until you see how the trailer pulls before investing in equipment you don't need. You'll soon know if you should make the envestment.... IMO...
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Jerrybo66
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05/19/13 05:31pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Camper Storage questions about steel carports?
Some info here
http://www.bbb.org/northwestern-north-carolina/business-reviews/carports/carolina-carports-inc-in-dobson-nc-12001072/
I've had a little experience with the BBB as a consumer. As noted, being "accredited" means the company paid for it with a promise to be good guys.. "Closed complaints" could mean the one who filed the complaint neglected to reply within 14 days and not necessarily the the complaint was resolved. The number of complaints over a period of time compaired to total units sold may be something to consider but there's no way to know the basis for a filing. If a company had 100 complaints and sold 10,000 items, that would be a pretty good record. I wouldn't make a decision to buy or not to buy on anything posted by the BBB.... IMO...
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Jerrybo66
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05/15/13 12:55pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Bearing Grease in rim
I would think you have the Easy-Lube bearings. I would remove the rubber cap and if possible determine the type of grease used. Pump new grease until it comes out clean. Remove ALL excess grease to allow for expansion. The former owner probably over pumped the axle full thus not allowing for expansion. The hot expanding grease as no way to go except out the plug.. BTDT, or IMO..
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Jerrybo66
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05/07/13 06:52pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Excessive Vet costs?
Yeah, maybe you did get a bit of a rip job but that's the world of medicine today. Animal or human. At least you got results. I paid $700-800.00 for tests with no results for the problem.. For $160.00 another Vet found the problem and fixed it. Ya' pays yer money and takes yer chances. I would of been happy to pay the $800.00 for positive results. Just be sure they take out all the stitches at the same time. I had stitches in my head to remove a spot of cancer. I went back to have them removed but for time reasons and I heal fast, I went early. . The doc must of figured, he'll do as I say, so removed half and scheduled another expensive appointment. No way.. I plucked them out myself. Really, no big deal.. I don't like to be "ripped".. That was my last visit to that doctor.. I think, "sticker shock" is a way of life today... IMO...
I hope your puppy heals well..
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Jerrybo66
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05/07/13 06:32pm |
RV Pet Stop
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RE: Need advice on toy hauler swaying on freeway
Pulling it with your Dad's 3/4 ton with no problem has to be your first clue. You can't expect a japaneese shopping cart to do the job of a truck... IMO..
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Jerrybo66
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04/29/13 11:50pm |
Towing
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RE: 3/4 or 1 Ton Truck?
I remember several years back when I was buying a cap for my F-350 from Little Dealer Little Prices. A good shop. . Not a camper but just a cap. A customer was picking up his pride of a truck camper. This humungus camper was perched on a truck, I don't remember the type, but the truck was squatted so bad I wouldn't of wanted to pull out onto the road with it. It was sinfull. Never rely on the word of a salesman. They get payed on sales, nothing else. After we signed the papers on our toyhauler, the salesman only then ask what we intender to pull it with. Our first trailer, I went to pick it up with my old F-100 with a bumper hitch. Just temporary to get it home. The dealer wouldn't hook it up but had their truck deliver it to our home. After that, they didn't care..As far as enough truck, do your homework before going shopping... IMO...
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Jerrybo66
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04/29/13 11:39pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: 3/4 or 1 Ton Truck?
If somes' good, more's better.. Go with the big boys and never worry about weight again.. IMO..
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Jerrybo66
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04/27/13 09:20pm |
Tow Vehicles
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No stick skillets..
I'd like "one" of the no-stick skillets, not a group. The green ones, "as seen on tv" seem to start a flood of available pots. My question, I see them in the stores, green, black, gray, diamond, heat sensitive, etc. but all claim non-stick.. Are they as non stick as the green ones, "as seen on tv" ?? I really don't need one because I have different cast iron non-stick skillets but thought I'd like to try this new toy.. :)
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Jerrybo66
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04/23/13 11:09pm |
Camp Cooks and Connoisseurs
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RE: Help I am gagging
If you are going to put all that "stuff" in it, why bother even buying any yogurt in the first place. JMHO
This is a bit belated but makes me wonder. Doesn't anyone, besides me, like plain ol' healthy yogurt? Sure, sometimes I ad a little salt & pepper. Most everyone has something to add so it doesn't taste like it's supposed to taste, yogurt. There seems to be a lot of yogurt customers that don't like yogurt as sold... ???? :)
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Jerrybo66
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04/19/13 05:55pm |
Camp Cooks and Connoisseurs
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RE: Help I am gagging
I don't know why anyone would want to dilute the healthfully natural flavor of original yogurt. No plastic woosie fat free stuff for me. It makes a good midnight snack that helps straighten out the belly works during the nights sleep. But, I guess you folks won't take an opinion serious from someone who likes Limburger & onion sandwiches...Rye bread...yellow mustard..... cold beer.... :B
I was with you, until you said "yellow mustard." Nope, it's dark brown country-style spicy mustard for me.
I like plain yogurt, with sliced strawberries or other fruit, no added sweetener. But I also like buttermilk...
I can tell you a connoisseur of the finer taste of good cheese. I also like different blends of brown mustard but find them too overwhelming to the delicate flavor and aroma of aged Limburger. There is nothing finer than the essents of a brick Limburger that has been out of date for six months. The FDA, in it's limited wisdom has no idea of the natural aging of Limburger. Just as the onion has to be a Walla Walla or Valdilia so the mustard, sprinkle of salt & pepper and rye bread that isn't too strong as Pumpernickel. Way too strong....... I think there is only one company in the US that makes the cheese of the gods anymore. :(
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Jerrybo66
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04/11/13 09:38pm |
Camp Cooks and Connoisseurs
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RE: Hand Held GPS
I have the hand held Garmin GPSmap 76CS. It shows real time travel on the road and also on lakes. I used it on a week houseboat 50+ mile trip on Lake Powell. It showed the channel that we followed. We followed the saved route back that we used going. The lake is large and easy to get off course in one of the bays. It's a few years old but I think it cost around $300 bucks ???..
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Jerrybo66
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04/08/13 09:29pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: Help I am gagging
I don't know why anyone would want to dilute the healthfully natural flavor of original yogurt. No plastic woosie fat free stuff for me. It makes a good midnight snack that helps straighten out the belly works during the nights sleep. But, I guess you folks won't take an opinion serious from someone who likes Limburger & onion sandwiches...Rye bread...yellow mustard..... cold beer.... :B
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Jerrybo66
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04/08/13 08:05pm |
Camp Cooks and Connoisseurs
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RE: Travel with guns
Before this subject gets zapped, as most all gun topics quickly do, I'd like to add my two cent opinion. If a RVer travels across this Country with a firearm in their coach or tow vehicle they will be breaking the law in a lot, if not most States. Even if one tries to observe the confusing State laws, there's always the Mickey Mouse City laws to deal with. There is absolutely NO WAY a person can travel State wide with a firearm legally, no matter how hard he tries. So my thought, why bother to even try to appease the irrational politicians? I don't tell anyone I am armed and I don't answer if someone asks. If some bad guy threatens the safety of my wife of over 55 years, the last concern I would have as I put him down, is if some law says it's OK or if I'm not allowed to protect myself or family. I carry concealed where ever I go. No,I am not paranoid, just cautious and aware of the shootings of the bad guys on the streets daily. My wife had her purse stolen at gun point at noon in front of a shopping center. Bad guys are bold and everywhere. I'll not be a victim no matter what big brother says. ... IMO...
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Jerrybo66
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04/07/13 10:18pm |
Full-time RVing
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RE: So how fast can you tow your trailer?
We're talking RVers here not business propelled folks. Who cares about how long it takes to get wherever? I hold my powerstroke at 1/3 throttle. If it can run with that, great, if not it knows to shift down. I found that my camping spot with the yodel dogs doesn't matter when we get there. If you are concerned about time, you're not yet retired.. IMO :)
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Jerrybo66
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04/01/13 08:52pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Can I cross the river?
In your OP you question about crossing the river but no mention of a bridge. In this absents of a bridge may I suggest this warning to your passengers before taking the plunge. "Watch this, hang on, hold my beer" then go for it !!! Good luck.. :B
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Jerrybo66
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04/01/13 08:32pm |
Roads and Routes
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RE: So Seafoam is good?
That brings back memories. When I didn't have a pot to whizz in or a window to throw it out I had a '47 Plymouth I didn't use very often. When the non-detergent oil settled out, I would pull the plug and drained the crud oil until it looked clean. Topped off the oil and that was my oil change. I gave it to a buddy who lived "off grid" and needed a tank to get back & forth to his house. Them's wuzz the good old days.. :B
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Jerrybo66
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04/01/13 08:10pm |
General RVing Issues
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