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RE: Quality of RV
I suspect there is a lot to be said about individual tastes and the dollar amount one is willing to spend. Other than one or two ergonomic engineering details I was not pleased with I love my Sunseeker. When I am travelling I really feel like I am at home on the road.
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Robocop
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05/11/13 07:26am |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Generator use question.
Just don't do it while your kids are playing X-Box on shore power! I had to quell a mini-riot soon after I bought my RV and was showing friends how easy my genny started up. I was of the belief that power would not be interrupted or spike in any manner. Wrong. I thought the X-Box was fried as it did not work properly for almost 10 minutes. Fortunately my son was able to resurrect it back to life and get the memory back. I have not since then ever started the genny while on shore power, regardless of what should not occur.
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Robocop
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04/13/13 10:38pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: GEO method
Have sworn by the GEO method with no issues since 2006. The bleach amount is nominal and as mentioned, the blank tank is not considered a septic tank so the use of GEO is for cleaning only. Of course I use a Tornado tank riser to keep things in order as well. Everyone finds a way that works best for their use.
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Robocop
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04/07/13 09:23am |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Spare Tire a Necessity?
Have had two flats in less than one year and I am thankful for my spare. The first time was right in front of my house. No big deal. The second time was on the NJTPK just south of the GW Bridge at 0630 in the pouring rain with nowhere to go during the morning commute. Although it was a two hour delay due to the hour and lousy location on the roadway having a ready to go spare made it more palatable. The only vehicles I have never carried a spare for were my motorcycles!
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Robocop
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03/27/13 10:48pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Four Winds vs Sunseeker
At the end of the day, and your purchase is in the books, it is all about what works best for you. Hope you enjoy the Sunseeker. I certainly do. I never thought I'd buy at a RV Show and only learned shortly after that my dealer was going out of business. My last two RV purchases have had that bad luck. However, it really made no difference to me. Fortunately, I have a great private RV shop close by and purchased a 7 year ESP to compliment that, just in case. Sadly they do no mechanical service work. Even in a major metro area like Baltimore, getting mechanical service for a MH is tough. The Ford truck dealer next door to the RV shop does not service MHs. I was was shocked and very disappointed. Seems an employee a few years back had an issue with a MH in a work bay and that was the end of that. As many Ford chassis MHs that are on the road I found this unacceptable but to each his own. A MH is a different bird I guess. Good luck with your new rig!
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Robocop
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03/10/13 09:58am |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Welcome Class of 2013 Crs - miss you Hybridrs
Two years this month I said good-bye to my ROO 21SS after six years of great memories and solid performance. I enjoyed creating innovative mods and making the HTT experience more than what it was probably originally intended for. Having said that, I love my C. A little more to take care of since it is a vehicle but it is most definitely my Mobile Man Cave both on the road or in my driveway.
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Robocop
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01/18/13 08:10pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: EZ Pass Installation
As a follow-up,I moved it again to a much lower, center position 5" above the bottom of the windshield. The two tolls I had issues with in the recent past lit right up. So, I am a happy camper again. I actually was going to get a license plate transponder but after wasting my time going to two retail outlets and a MVA full service location only to be told they did not carry them I am okay with the windshield one.
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Robocop
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08/23/12 12:15pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: HAPPY HILLS CAMPGROUND, HANCOCK MD. AVOID AVOID AVOID!
This is one of those situations that I have been exposed to more than once and fortunately have benefited by good business practices. Prior to the hurricane of August 2011 I was camping for two weeks at Nickerson CG on Long Island, right on the ocean. It is run by Nassau County and not private. In fact, one year ago today we experienced the earthquake here as well. When mandatory evacuation was ordered four days of camping were lost and then I was 'lucky' to have no power for a week at home and 'camped' in the RV. As with most CGs there is a disclaimer of "not being responsible for acts of God and inclimate weather" which we all know exists. Perhaps a common sense expectation more than contractural, but it still is there. Initially the County stated no refunds but offered a credit that had to be used by October 2011. I did not find that acceptable especially since I was not local and the time frame was quick. I would have accepted a one year credit without issue. Fortunately several months later the County did refund the four days lost to more than 150 of us.
As far as a Happy Hills, despite the fact they were not in control of the weather, they had no services to offer to begin with and for me that would have been a refund less a cancellation fee if necessary. Issuing a camping credit is a nice way for them to keep your money and make a clear profit if you do not use it. Working with your bank regarding the dispute is certainly an option. I am glad I don't have make these decisions.
For those folks who offered their loss of travel issues, although I was not on the road when the June derecheo storm hit MD I lost power again for one week and had to 'exist' in the RV. At least I have a place to retreat to when the poo hits the fan, as long as the poo does not hit the RV.
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Robocop
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08/23/12 11:30am |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: point lookout state park Maryland
I was there in October. I loved the very private aspect of the full hook-up sites at the end of the circle. However, even in October there was a lot of insect activity due to the heavy vegetation and proximity to the bay. Yes, marsh frontage, not waterfront. Not a deal breaker but a consideration.
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Robocop
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08/23/12 10:51am |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: drummer boy campground
I've not been there in a few years but the reason for same has been the decline in available wooded, landscaped sites due to seasonals. There was a change in management as well. When they built the back section there were a lot of expectations of good things happening but the way in which the sites were set-up was very disappointing. For many years I camped there with my sons several weeks/weekends a year but no more. Your camping experience may be fine.
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Robocop
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08/23/12 10:43am |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: Where's all the RV's?
No shortage in MD, PA or NY. There are times I see less on the road but then the CGs are full.
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Robocop
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08/10/12 05:41am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Looking for dual living areas like the coachman leprechaun
I have not seen that model Tioga. Interesting. My Sunseeker does not have the dinette option but it is a sitting/sleeping area with a dedicated television/DVD player. It is another place for folks to chat, play video games, watch TV or in fact, sleep!
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Robocop
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07/29/12 02:34pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Are surge protectors really necessary?
I too think using a surge protector is prudent. (I like the simplicity of that post!)
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Robocop
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07/27/12 08:44pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Outside Kitchen in a Class C Motorhome
Since I bought my Sunseeker I rarely cook inside. I love my Coleman Road Trip grill with three sets of stove top grates. Since I travel alone for the most part, setting an outside kitchen up serves no real purpose but I love the ARI set-up. I camp with a friend in a big 5er who does 99% of all his cooking outside and more specifically over the campfire and his wife and kids don't mind that at all! He does not have an outside kitchen on the rig but built himself a nice camp box of kitchen stuff which sits on the picnic table. Another friend has a Rockwood 33' TT with the full outside kitchen set-up. Sink, 4.0 cu. ft. reefer, stove top and microwave. Other than seeing him in the reefer for beer I have yet to see him use the other amenities. It is a nice option to have but it is all about use and utility.
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Robocop
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07/27/12 01:35pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: EZ Pass Installation
I have moved my transponder all over the windshield and have had mixed results. And I never know if in fact the high speed overhead scanners on the turnpikes get it or not. At least I know they read my tag so I can get billed if it doesn't register! I am going to get a license plate transponder this week though. Less to worry about regarding the cab-over and placement.
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Robocop
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07/22/12 08:03pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Towable List
http://www.remcotowing.com/vehicles
It will refer you you to the Chev S-10 for reference. There are some limitations.
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Robocop
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07/22/12 07:28pm |
Dinghy Towing
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RE: Riding out the Storms
Fortunately for me, I was not out this past weekend. However, I did have friends who were and experienced unfortunate weather related consequences. At my fav local MD State Park, Elk Neck, 23 campsites were deemed unsafe due to an untold amount of trees coming down. One on top of a Class C and a HTT. Due to Friday night's two hours of terror with no power and 60 MPH winds most folks pulled out in the AM due to stress and safety concerns. Another friend was up in Cape May, NJ and a tree fell on his roof front and rear, narrowly missing the rear bunk slide where his kids were sleeping. I lost power for two days at my house and stayed in the RV. There are still 200,000 folks in MD without power as I write this. Last August I was evacuated off a CG on Long Island during Hurricane Irene and once home lost power for 6 days as well. Camp Driveway is not as much fun as real camping but at least we have an option when things go awry. As a sidebar, I had a ROO 21SS for 5 years and PUPs prior to that. Years ago I camped off of motorcycles as well. There were quite a few times over the years that I knew we could have been over our head regarding bad weather coming our way. Just need to have a plan and sometimes pray.
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Robocop
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07/03/12 08:21am |
RV Lifestyle
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RE: E350 or E450?
I agree on the "too many variables". I bought mine as a last minute decision after 6 hours at a RV show. Liked the floor plan, V-10 and already knew I'd be giving up some MPG from towing a ROO. Even with gas prices being up I always offered if I had to worry about the gas prices I shouldn't be RVing. Now the prices are down a bit and it is not a big deal. I also have learned to drive more conservatively than previously.
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Robocop
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06/23/12 07:50pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: RV Forum Firefighters/Police Network
Finishing up 29 years in LE. Getting my ducks in a row to consider being a part-time on the road RVer. Buying the Class C was a start. Unfortunately I still enjoy what I do and love the money. Maybe three more years and then it's on the road and no looking back!
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Robocop
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06/22/12 10:06pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: My first flat tire experiance on our 23 ft E350 class C
I have always been compelled to change my own tires regardless of where, when or what weather conditions. However, the first inside rear flat on my Class C occurred just as I pulled up to my driveway. Managed to back it in and since I was at home attempted to utilize what I thought was a sufficiently rated floor jack kept there. What a disaster. No way things were going to work out, even in my own driveway. Called AAA and watched the nice young man do what he had to do and it was not all that easy even with pneumatic tools. The spare tire was a bear as well to drop down. I would rather wait an hour for AAA then to run into an issue on the side of the road. Now, I did have to wait a little longer this time around due to AAA not paying attention to my specific information regarding the length and weight of the MH. They originally sent some poor guy out in a Chev HHR with a light floor jack to effect the tire change. NO WAY! I was not pleased but it all worked out eventually.
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Robocop
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06/17/12 09:06pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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