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RE: Boondocking at Walmart
Restrictions have stemmed from people staying long periods or trashing the parking lot. Sometimes it's the city not wanting trucks and rv's parked in public lots....making them go to a campground as the campground says they are losing money. Truckers just have to find an exit ramp or truck stop to get some sleep. But sometimes when Walmart says no....Lowes & Home Depot will say yes..Cabellas & Bass Pro are options
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JoeGood988
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05/13/13 09:48am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: INFO ON FULLTIMING
You could own a home in as many states as you want to...you can also claim another state your state of residency even if you don't own a home there. You own a home in Mich & CA..but could call South Dakota your residency state as it hasn't persona lncome tax, no sales tax, no personal property tax...etc. The key is, as long as you never live in any of your homes more than 180 days, you could claim FLA, Texas, SD, Montana, etc as your residency state....check into it..can save you thousands every year.
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JoeGood988
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05/05/13 06:59am |
Full-time RVing
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RE: BATTERY POLARITY
PS: All CAPS means you're shouting...try typing normal
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JoeGood988
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03/17/13 05:20pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Safe to double-tow a small utility trailer behind a TT?
Not legal in many states...usually a rear view camera is required, seperate brakes on trailer....some insurance companies will not insure also...sometimes it's not worth the liability...
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JoeGood988
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03/04/13 06:48am |
Towing
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RE: Has anyone ordered an Arctic Fox from the factory?
Artic Fox is just a name, not a cold climate trailer. You have to order extra insulated windows, extra insulation in walls and ceiling, enclosed underbelly, heated tanks, 15,000 btu air, and the list goes on. Your dealer will have a complete listing of options as it runs up the price considerably.
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JoeGood988
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03/03/13 12:36pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Towing a Trailer...Behind My 5th Wheel ?
Laws vary from state to state....you might drop in your closest Hwy patrol station and ask to get correct information. Also check with your insurance carrier to see if they will insure the additional trailer...then the trailer needs it's own braking system for emergency. Adding a rear camera to monitor blowouts...many things to consider
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JoeGood988
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02/10/13 04:21pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Receiver Hitch for Back of 5th wheel
Make sure the frame can support a hitch and additional weight...make sure your insurance company will allow you to pull something behind your trailer....you will need a seperate braking system for whatever you are towing behind trailer...Many states do not allow dbl towing, especially Eastern states....watch total length as average is 65' total.....I myself thinks it's dangerous but to each their own and if you have a wreck of any type, you probably will get ticketed because of the set up....good luck
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JoeGood988
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01/22/13 02:59pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Toilet clogged
Most common cause of plugged up toilet is not using enough water every time you flush. There should be 2/3 water to 1/3 waste when you dump. Otherwise you end up with the Pyramid of poop that hardens and is difficult to break apart. One method that works is adding water to the black tank then dumping a bag or two of ice cubes down the toilet. Take off and drive letting the ice cubes bounce around and slowly break apart the solid waste build up....I always add ice cubes before I travel to clean the inside of my tank...then I dump as soon as I arrive at my next stop...always adding 5 gallons or so of water after dumping as a base....always add at least two bowls of water with every flush and dumping will be easier.
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JoeGood988
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01/06/13 10:05am |
Beginning RVing
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RE: Mount Rushmore...when a good time to visit?
Avoid Bike week...Sturgis draws thousands of bikes making campgrounds triple their prices...impossible almost to shop or go out and eat. Avoid week before, week of and week after...rest of the time is good to visit
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JoeGood988
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01/06/13 08:07am |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Trip Planning Help
Just a heads up...you don't need to post your question multiple times, once will do...they will delete two of them as excess
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JoeGood988
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01/03/13 03:32pm |
Roads and Routes
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RE: What national Stores will let you stay overnight ?
The amount of Walmarts is getting less allowing overnight parking. I can't blame them as too many leave a mess, dump waste and actually camp for several days....free. I enjoy the security of a campground. Why be cheap traveling.....swing into a rest area where there are millions of stars and no city sounds...better nights sleep and it's free without taking a detour from the main roads
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JoeGood988
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12/15/12 04:10pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Direct TV
We've had DTV for 10 years...full time in our RV. We do not have a house, everything is mobile. We get local channels wherever we travel for $5 a month extra....no East/West coast feeds. Every time I move to a new location ( I always park for 5 months) I call and DTV comes out, locates my signal and activates my local channels. Great service, free upgrades...I just sometimes takes talking to the right service rep...
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JoeGood988
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10/18/12 06:00pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: golf cart vs atv use in parks
For me, the noise is a factor as well as speed....golf carts are quiet and limited speed....ATV's are noisier and faster...to have people running ATV's up and around the campground is disturbing.
Every campground has it's own rules but I would vote for no ATV's.
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JoeGood988
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09/17/12 11:28am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Forest City, Iowa
Why not just call them instead of getting second hand info. You'll end up calling them anyway to make an appointment....PHEW!!!
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JoeGood988
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07/22/12 05:54am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Largest campground
Mesa Regal, Mesa, AZ has 2005 sites...our winter spot for years. A small city of activities & great people.
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JoeGood988
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07/15/12 04:43am |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: Sterling, CO WalMart
You'll get in trouble saying "They told me on the internet it was ok to park here." ALWAYS call or talk to the store to find out in person. It will avoid a ticket or being woke up and told to move.
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JoeGood988
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07/13/12 03:42pm |
Public Lands, Boondocking and Dry Camping
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RE: 5th wheel and Toyota Tundra
If 8000 lbs is the listed dry weight, I would take it to a scale and find out for sure what the trailer actually weighs. Usually dry weight is before options are added...air conditioner, insulated windows, refridge, etc. Most people will add 1500 lbs or more to a trailer in clothes, cooking stuff, lawn chairs, tools & misc stuff. If you will be close to 10,000 lbs the Tundra could pull it on level roads but struggle in mountains and steep hills...sometimes just steep grades getting in and out of some campgrounds.
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JoeGood988
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07/09/12 10:08am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: WHY NO UNIVERSAL +60/+62/+65 FISHING PERMIT?
What if the fee for a universal permit was avaiable....who would get the money? A $50 fee split with every state wouldn't cover administrative costs. On the average a non-resident fishing license is $50 for the year...cheap fishing. Most states give discounts to active military & disabled...same with seniors get a lower rate. It costs money to restock fishing areas, ranger salaries, campgrounds and everything else connected to fish and game....I say, suck it up and help the conservation system in the state you're visiting. You spend big bucks buying their food and entertainment, why not support conservation?
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JoeGood988
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07/05/12 10:40am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: GENERATOR LOAD ?
Will run the AC with no problem....PS: All CAPS means you're SHOUTING!! turn off your caps button
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JoeGood988
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06/26/12 08:30am |
Tech Issues
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RE: hitch mount for boat behind fifth wheel
Just a gentle reminder...towing behind a fifth wheel is illegal in 19 states. The second towed unit requires it's own braking system and check with your insurance to see if they will cover the towed boat behind a fifth wheel. I had a person who was towing a trailer behind his fifth wheel and was stopped, had to unhook the trailer and park it as it was illegal to double tow in that state.
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JoeGood988
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06/20/12 07:15am |
Towing
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