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RE: Full-timing with an infant
Perasonally, I think that if I were full-timing with an infant I would go with a 5er in a tow hauler configuration. The back being a great place to kid-proof once they get out of infant stage...which is pretty bloody quick.
Since you will need a play room in short order IMHO the wee one would be less destructive in the "garage".
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bluwtr49
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05/17/13 10:00am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Beware of Flying J
I have seen different prices at the RV pumps...sometime higher than the truck lanes. I'm also no sure if the fly J card give the same discount either but since I only use the truck lanes I'm not sure.
On the other hand if you have been using Fly J without other problems, I would chaulk it up to an ah shucks and just keep an eye on it for other instances.
Did you ask anyone at Flying J for an explanation??
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bluwtr49
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05/17/13 09:55am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Hot Water
Sounds about right from cold. The one on my TT had both gas and electric so I would run both which helped a lot....especially for a quicker recover between showers.
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bluwtr49
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05/17/13 08:58am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Using air brake air nipple to fill bike tires
No problem. Many use it just that way and you're not stealing it cause it's unlikely you would be filling tires while the coach is being driven.
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bluwtr49
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05/16/13 11:34am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Campgrounds
I to would rather not be in a "family oriented" rv park so we avoid ones with a lot of activities such as water parks and the like. The more out of the way ones work well as do RV/Golf resorts.
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bluwtr49
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05/15/13 08:28am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Dumping air when parked
Depends on the coach and the type of leveling system. With ours the sequence is: Slide out, dump air, level. I could level without dumping but as the tanks lose air I always worry about the tires leaving the ground and that's not a good thing.
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bluwtr49
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05/14/13 04:22pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Custom Portable Propane Soft Tub!
Since you are, as you say, "This is my first motor home and im new to it all!," I'd concentrate on getting the basics down before you think about bringing a hot tub along. Do some camping first and see how it all works.
Just thinkin'.
Good advice, set the hot tub aside until you have more experience. I think you will find that using and emptying it will be a MAJOR problem in most RV parks. They will certainly get upset dumping the water on the ground regardless of you assurances it's (just water)
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bluwtr49
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05/12/13 08:32am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Toyo vs Hankook Tires
I had Toyos that ran for 10 years until they were replaced by Hankooks. Both are great tires IMHO and you won't go wrong with either choice....might as well just shop price and not worry about it.
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bluwtr49
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05/12/13 08:27am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Chassis Battery
If you add an echo charge like this:
Magnum
It will solve the problem.
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bluwtr49
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05/10/13 07:24pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Bedroom Slide...Full Timer
Hello all...our bedroom slide has shifted and the left side has come in about 3 inches. I removed the jacks underneath, attempted to expand back out and it wouldn't work. I push the close and the slide started to come in more. Thoughts anyone?
FYI, it might help if you would give some details about the coach. Perhaps some info on the "jacks" you removed as well.
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bluwtr49
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05/09/13 08:02am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: dinghy towing odometer
Nope...'97 Jeep GC.
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bluwtr49
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05/08/13 06:51pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: 40' Newmar 400HP vs 370HP Cummins
Best guess, you will never notice the difference. Perhaps if one of each were drag racing up a hill, the higher HP might pull ahead but only if the weights were the same.
Go for whichever one you like the best and don't obsess about the HP. This is the smallest consideration when buying a MH unless you will do nothing but go uphill. Fuel economy, in reality, is also a non issue. Really, who care if one get better or worse mileage as they will all be withing 1/2 mpg and that is a very minor difference in a trip cost.
You would be amazed at how many folks don't even bother checking the fuel economy cause it just doesn't matter. Like someone on this forum said: "If you have to worry about the fuel, you shouldn't buy it"
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bluwtr49
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05/05/13 04:42pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: spare tire / flat tire - how's it work ?
I fall into the "can't worry about everything" camp and a spare falls into that category. To big, to heavy, and I still need to wait for roadside assistance so the gain is minimal. I have better use for bay storage than to carry something I probably will never need.
Two ways to get a flat tire. A blow out and just a leak. If it's just a leak, the TPMS will catch it and I can probably put in more air and continue to a shop or a safe place to stop. A blow out is more of a nuisance but i I look at the probabilities....it's way down the list.
Than, don't forget you have a toad which can be used. Conceivably you could disconnect, take off to a tire store, pick one up and have it ready to install. In the US, even in the "middle of nowhere" really isn't.
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bluwtr49
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05/05/13 08:03am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Towing... what is the cost????
I set up our Jeep for ~1,200 including a Ready Brake but buying a used tow bar assy.
The cost of towing over a 4,000 mile trip is an extra 10 to 20 gallons of fuel or there-a-bouts. Insignificant in the overall picture. On level ground the rolling resistance of a toad is hardly noticeable and it's tucked in so closely to the MH that wind drag is minimal.
IMHO, cost of towing is a non-issue.
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bluwtr49
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05/01/13 07:45am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Towing a Jeep T J 4 down
Pretty much any 4X4 jeep is easily hooked up to tow 4 down. Our'97 GC has been perfect and I'm using the Ready Brake system....wonderful. Did the install myself in ~2 hours without any problems. Takes less than 15 seconds to connect the brake and it takes no power from the Jeep.
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bluwtr49
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04/27/13 02:22pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Powered RV Step
Looking to put a powered step onto my RV. Anyone have any tips on how tough of a job this is or where I could pick up a used one to install?
What MH do you have that isn't already equipped with one?? If it was an option what wasn't installed...perhaps the manufacturer could help you??
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bluwtr49
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04/26/13 08:41am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Topping off batteries
You should look into the pro fill watering system. I just added one and it's really nice as some of the batteries may be difficult to see the water levels.
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bluwtr49
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04/22/13 01:39pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Tire Replacement on Class A Goodyear or Michelin
Many are going with Hankook, Toyo, Bridgestone, Sumotomo, and even Firestone.
Yep, Hankook should not be overlooked. Plenty of satisfied MH owners with few (if any) negatives.
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bluwtr49
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04/22/13 10:30am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Yuma Tire recommendation
I used percell to buy my Hankooks and was very pleased with the price and service. Might not be a good place to buy Michelin though as, though sell them, they don't think much of them.
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bluwtr49
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04/18/13 02:51pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: any reason to leave slides out?
I see some neighbors that have a class A and another one that has a 5th wheel both keep their slides out.
Any reason to do that?
Personal preference is all. I keep ours in as it's easier to futz around outside and easy to put out if needed.
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bluwtr49
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04/17/13 03:16pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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