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RE: Where to Stay in Vegas?
Oasis Las Vegas Resort has my vote.
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KO
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05/11/13 06:57pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: What Android apps do you find useful?
I just came across country from Ca to FL - solo. I had no problem with weather until this recent severe weather storm came across country. I was hit by large hail in Kerrville TX and then had to follow this storm across country.
I used an app called RadarNow!. It is amazing as it is like having a weather radar in your vehicle.
Free trial and then $2.99 per year but i think it is well worth the price!
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KO
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05/11/13 06:54pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: I-10 coast to coast?
I live in Tampa FL and work in Yuma AZ. I make the I-10/I-12/I-8 drive about 4 times a year usually in my RV. I drive solo and am usually on a time schedule. I can make it in about 4.5 days in RV and in about 3.5 days in a car.
You do have to watch winter weather - usually winds can get scary out west. Seems like it is always raining in Mobil AL.
I used to dislike the west Texas part of the drive, but it is now my favorite part as traffic is not heavy and the Texas hill country is pretty.
Enjoy the trip.
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KO
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04/18/13 03:40pm |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Yuma Tire recommendation
Just bought 4 tires for my car and found out they are cheaper in El Centro. Go figure!
Just bought my RV tires in Tampa FL so no help...
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KO
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04/18/13 03:23pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Norcold refer on '06 Bus not getting cold enough
I had same problem last August. As I had the Good Sam extended warranty I used it. They paid everything except deductable.
Tech had to come out about 3 times (all considered same service call) as they needed to check what was working. First thing they did was put a themp guage on top shelf. They also replaced both cooling fans but they did not bring temp down enough. They did place a large 120V electric fan so it blew up the back of the refer using the outside access panel. They left the fan there over night to see if it cooled. It didn't.
They offered me two solutions. One replace the refer or replace the cooling unit on my current refer. I chose to replace cooling unit. Having seen the process I would consider doing it myself next time. Hardest part is sliding the refer out.(A new refer would have required removing window and passing refer thru it. That sounded like it was inviting something stupid to happen and why I chose to replace cooling unit).
Cooling unit replacement was quick (about 1.5 hours) and workes like a champ. Beer is cold, ice cubes stay frozen but for some reason some brands of ice cream seem to get soft.
Not sure if this helps at all but its my experience.
Good luck.
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KO
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04/16/13 01:54pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: need your opinions: rv or hotel?
Not sure why you would ask this question on a RV forum as we are all biased.
I am on the RV side. I was a military pilot for 24 years, and flew a lot for business in the 20 years since my military retirement. I now hate the experience. TSA, airport parking and the general movement by airlines to charge you for everything. I have also had hotel reservations and made to wait as i was to early for check in. In short, that type of travel is not relaxing to me- and as others have said - traveling out of a suitcase is no fun.
I have a 38 ft diesel class A and I love it. I have a job where I have to be in Yuma AZ twice a year for about 10 weeks in each stay. My home is in Tampa FL so I drive I-10 cross country about 4 times a year. Flying over this great country is nothing new to me as I have seen the view many times. Driving across is a treat. I meet some of the nicest people in RV parks for my one nite stays. I take my dog with me and we do an evening walk every day. I also am sort of a photography nut and take all of me gear with me.
My wife comes out to visit and we make some mini-vacations -all are on the spur of the moment actions. We have seen much, and enjoy the freedom RVing provides.
Hope this helps, and when you do buy your RV let us know!
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KO
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04/14/13 07:18am |
Beginning RVing
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RE: We are cold when driving our diesel pusher in winter
Run the furnace as others have said.
In the summer, run the house AC.
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KO
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04/08/13 09:47pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: First trip ever, heading to Florida... best route
Nothing to it. It is just driving a big vehicle, just don't be in a hurry. Take it slow and remember the right lane is your friend..
I would suggest a gps as I find it indespensible when driving as it tells me what lane to be in for upcoming intersections, as well as rest areas.
I would steer clear of Washington DC and Atlanta.
Have a great time and congrats on the new toy!
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KO
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04/08/13 09:42pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: how much for diesel oil change
Rush Truck services do mine for $245. Includes 18 point inspection, new filters, lib and oil analysis. Have it do e each year in August.
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KO
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04/06/13 04:55pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: I 95 in South Carolina
Yea, but if you asked them to fix it - it would take them in excess of a decade to complete! Now there is a thought, I-95 mostly one lane!
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KO
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04/04/13 02:34pm |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Fanstatic Vent
Just some dumb ideas.
Is there a switch near the sink that you press to make the fan vent go up,whuch turns the fan on? If so, there is normally a switch next to it which turns the fan on/off. You can raise the vent without turning on the fan.
Next idea - there is a switch, I think on the fan that will turn off the fan. Check for that switch and see if it is in the off position.
I ask these questions because same thing happended to me and it was the on/off switch - but it required an RV tech to tell me that!
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KO
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04/04/13 02:03pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Towed Vehicles
I went to the Nissan dealer asking about towable vehicles. Nissan has no vehicles that can be towed and maintain warranty.
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KO
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04/03/13 11:58am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Newbie and considering full-timing it. Ack!
Some of those horror stories may be true - but most are probably not. If you have never owned an RV before and your first one is going to be a 42' Diesel pusher that is a big step. I would also suggest you be somewhat handy with tools so you can do many of the repairs - that will come along. An RV group is very helpful with respect to helping each other get their rigs on the road.
Do you know for sure you can handle living in a 42' box with partner for extended time? Things can get a bit tight when all of your life's stuff is confined to the RV. Don't let the supposed glamor of a sleek looking cool big rig sway you.
I own a 38' diesel and I live in Tampa FL but work in Yuma AZ. My job requires me to make that drive 2 times per year (4 times across country - out and back). When I am out in Yuma, I am there for about 3 months at a time. I take my dog with me and he is 55 pounds. He can take up some room - but it is easier to move a dog then a wife.
My wife does travel with me on occassion. She will visit me in Yuma and we have had some great mini vacations (5-7 days) where we have gone to Grand Canyon, Sedona etc. When she leaves I feel like I can again move around in the rig.
I understand that my circumstance puts me about in the same catagory as snowbirds, which is not the same as a full timer. I have been in the same RV park for 4 years. I do enjoy the life in the park and have some good friends.
My personal belief - 38' is about the smallest vehicle I would consider living full time in. I would also suggest you get a smaller one and use it to visit areas around you and see if the life style is for you. You will also learn about the "bells and whistles' you may want.
Good luck
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KO
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04/03/13 11:50am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Hi! (Newbie!!)
Congrats. Nothing like picking up your new RV!
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KO
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03/28/13 02:44pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Price difference in same park
Generally snowbirds know they are coming back to the same RV park as they have friends and have been doing it for years. Many will "rent" the site and pay an annual rate - which is a considrable discount. For example, the park I am at will charge $450 per month during snow bird months, $325 during none bird months. If you pay on an annual basis the rate is $200 per month. You just have to pay the full 12 * $200 = $2,400 all at once and up front with no refunds.
Do ask the managers and see what they say.
Hope this helps.
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KO
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03/27/13 03:19pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: Fleetwood vs Fleetwood
I own a Fleetwood and have had great service and support from them. I agree with most here that after 5 years you are barking up the wrong tree. If you need this part so bad - go buy it.
Why don't you try to go to Ford, Honda etc and get them to put on a part for free after you have had the car for 5 years - it ain't going to happen!
Given a Bankrupcy - I think Fleetwood did as well as, or better than most, of the other RV compannies with respect to supoprting their customers.
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KO
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03/27/13 03:00pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Is this the end of a California beach camping tradition?
Sorry, I don't agree with the statement about living downwind. I do agree with the stupidity of allowing no fires on beach.
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KO
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03/25/13 10:58am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RV Tire Discussion - Again...
I have been on this forum for awhile, and it seems one of the constant topics is RV tires.
I have been RVing since 1976 when I had a conversion van (that would now be classified as a Class B). I then owned a 24 ft Class C in the 80's. Around 2002 we bought a 32' gas Class A and about 4 years ago the Class A Diesel.
In all these cases I have always put Michelins on as I wanted the best rubber on the road.
I travel cross country about 4 time s a year (Tampa Fl to Yuma AZ) usually solo. When I come back in May. I am planning on taking a trip to Williamsburg, VA so I have about 7500 of travel planed within next 3/4 months. As my tires were original (2006) I decided on getting the RV some new shoes.
I called my tire place and asked for the price of replacement Goodyear tires. The guy told me it would be $5900 out the door (6 tires). I told him for $5900 I would be out the door. He then quoted me a price on Double Coins which would be $2800. I never heard of then so I wen ton line and got some pretty favorable information - much of it from RV.net. So i bit the bullet and had them put on.
The guy said it would be about 6 hours and asked if I wanted a ride home - which i did. The guy who drove me home said he has been in the commercial tire business for 22 years. I asked him aboutDouble Coins. He said they were good tires - commercial uses them all of the time and that Michelin just purchased them
In our discussion, he said many RVers decide they need to buy Michelin or Goodyear so they get that 50-60,000 mile warranty but that RVers do not put that many miles on their tires - rather replace then after 5/6 years due to weather/sun deterioration. So if they pay $5900 for a set of tires and replace them in 5 years that is $6000/5 years or a cost of $1200 per year or $100/month in tire cost - even if you don't drive the vehicle.
Same scenario with a cheaper tires $2800 and you replace at 4 years is $288/4 or $700 per year or about $58 per month.
The key here is - you will replace your tires not due to mileage but due to weather.
I guess this make sense to me, so I am out of the Goodyear/Michelin tires and into cheaper tires 0just replacing them more often.
BTW - the trip from Tampa to Yuma was on the new Double Coins - and they are quiet tires. So far so good.
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KO
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03/24/13 09:40pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Suggestions, tips, etc. for Major cross-country trip
First of all Congrats on the great new toy! Don't be afraid to drive it.
I make the trip from Tampa Fl to Yuma AZ about 4 times a year, usually solo. I drive a 38 ft diesel Bounder towing a 1993 Honda civic. If you drive about 8 hours a day you can comfortably make yuma in 5 days traveling I-10, I-12 and I-8. The drive is not bad with the exception of Baton Rouge (Louisiana 1-10 - one of the worst sections of interstate anywhere), Houston, San Antonio and El Paso. The major cities traffic is horrible and I usually time it so I am going thru around 5:00 AM!
When you get past Kerriville TX keep an eye on your fuel - not many places to refuel. Ft. Stockton is out in the middle of nowhere and last decent place to RV until El Paso.
Can't help with other part of trip as it has been awhile since I have traveled up north.
Where in Yuma do you stay?
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KO
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03/24/13 09:08pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Lazydays sales
I live very near the Lazydays in Tampa. I have been there more times then I care to mention, both as a potential buyer and for servicing. The sales people are top notch. They know their craft and their inventory. They are a large RV dealer and yes their prices can be beat.
I have had service done their and it was all well done. I did leave the RV there for several days, but they did get everything I asked fixed and explained it all to me.
One of the facts of life seems to be to constantly bash Lazydays. They are a good company. I completely dismiss the BS about them stealing or borrowing parts off of a RV to repair another. This story has no Merritt, other then some one who had a bad experience has now embellished the story.
As someone else said - if they were so dishonest and such a lousy company, then how is it they are lsuccesful enough to open a second large Lazydays in Tuscon AZ?
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KO
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05/29/12 09:12am |
Class A Motorhomes
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