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RE: Newb question about fresh water tank
Why not fill the FW tank before you leave? Most would want the convenience of using the restroom facilities while traveling and that takes water. Running with a full tank MAY cost you an additional buck or two per tank for fuel use but that's SO worth it for the convenience.
If you don't want to travel with water and you have a source 15 feet away it won't take much hose to reach it and fill your tank when you get there and that's another option for you.
Good luck with the new trailer / Skip
The RV dealer we bought the TT from (our first one) told us to never travel with water in the fresh water tanks. Talking about how much weight 1 gallon of water adds. Could be wrong I don't know. LOL
The dealer was wrong....UNLESS....by filling the tank, it would make your trailer Significantly overweight for the trailer and/or your tow vehicle. Hopefully you are not that close on your weight limits to need to worry about that...
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johnwalkerpa1
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06/19/13 06:32am |
Beginning RVing
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RE: Newb question about fresh water tank
If the water supply is really only 15 feet away, I'd just run your hose over and fill your tank when needed as long as you are not creating a hazard in the roadway, blocking someone else, or the campground tell you not to, etc....Of course, unhook and roll up your hose when done, etc...
One thing to be aware of is that some of the water sources may not be threaded.
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johnwalkerpa1
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06/18/13 09:04am |
Beginning RVing
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RE: Verizon Internet Access
My experience with Verizon, data only with a MiFi, is that the bill is just what they say. Mine is $50 for 5 gigs monthly, and my monthly statement is $50.08.
So I guess there's 8 cents hidden charges!
Mine plan/cost is exactly the same..only difference is I have the air card (actually USB in my case).
Taxes and fees are FAR less with the aircards/MiFi than with phones in my experience...
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johnwalkerpa1
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06/13/13 10:55am |
Technology Corner
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RE: BUY AN EXT. WARRANTY??
I'm not much for extended warranties although some on here have saved a bunch of $$$ on major repairs by having one.
When I used to get them on cars, there always seemed to be too many ways for them NOT to pay.
I would probably do as you suggest, put the 7K in the bank and leave it there and maybe add a little each year along with normal maintenance.
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johnwalkerpa1
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06/13/13 09:49am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: clorox bleach in diesel
Interesting thread!
I was just wondering...has anyone personally known of a case where someone got beach in a fuel tank and it caused damage? Or is it all speculation? And, of course, I am talking about a small amount, not someone dumping in 20-30 gallons, etc :)
I am not doubting anyone one way or the other....in fact it never even crossed my mind before reading this thread.....I am just curious if anyone has first-hand knowledge of this happening or if most are repeating something heard second-hand.
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johnwalkerpa1
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06/13/13 09:43am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Fear of Driving to the Mountains
You generally have the right ideas. The actual gears you use will vary based on the road but if in doubt go slow, then go slower. A lot of times, the curves will slow you down as much as the grade.
If you do feel the brakes getting soft, pull over and stop.
As far as what to do if you loose them entirely, well, there are not any great options there in most cases. The only real choice is to ditch it as soon as possible, as slowly as possible, and as level as possible...But.....if you have a well-maintained rig and take it easy, that is very, very unlikely to happen.
If in doubt, have the complete brake system checked out by a reliable shop...
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johnwalkerpa1
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06/12/13 12:57pm |
Beginning RVing
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RE: Suggestions for an RV park in Anchorage?
Ironically enough, despite being the largest populated area in Alaska, Anchorage seemed to be one of the hardest places to find a nice place to stay.
Do you need/want to actually stay in Anchorage? If you don't mind being out a ways, north toward Palmer or Wasilla give you many better choices, IMHO.
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johnwalkerpa1
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06/11/13 10:40am |
RVing in Canada and Alaska
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RE: How to support a jack knife sofa over hang
I know this does not solve your problem....but...do you just need one person to sleep on the jackknife sofa?
If so, I have always found them to be much more comfortable sleeping when they are "un-jacked", i.e., just lay on the sofa. That is if they are long enough!
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johnwalkerpa1
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06/11/13 10:35am |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: In-dash air conditioner - Worth converting or fixing?
Kind of a tough call. Its true that the dash air won't cool the entire coach but it makes a difference esp in the front 8-10 feet when driving. Not to mention the comfort level of the driver and front seat passenger. On really hot driving days you'll want(need?) both cab and overhead air to stay cool.
Personally I'd want the cab air to work but it all comes down to how much you want to spend.
Another thing to consider is how much you'll be driving versus sitting. If you take short trips or not many trips, maybe you can sweat it out with no cab air.
If you take longer or many trips, also consider that the extra fuel you use to run the generator (maybe 1/2 gallon per hour) may add up over time to more than the cost of the cab AC switch?
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johnwalkerpa1
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06/10/13 01:38pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Problems with bears and cougars....
I witnessed a black bear incident that was very funny although it could have been serious had things been a little different.
On the Cades Cove loop in the Smokies, a large Mama-bear and two cubs crossed the road and caused a bear jam. A bunch of cars stopped and were taking pictures thru the windows.
Of course, in every crowd there always has to be at least one or more idiots! This van pulls up and 4 people jump out and run toward the cubs to get a picture. Mama-bear sends the cubs up a tree and the photographers keep coming closer to the cubs. At this point Mama-bear does a bluff charge toward them that happens so fast it is over in the blink of an eye. If she had not stopped she would have bull-dozed all 4 of them before they could even think of moving.
As the 4 dove back toward the van and peeled away (probably toward the closest laundry!) we were laughing so hard we couldn't breath.
When you hear people tell you that 500 pound bears can run at 35 mph for short bursts, believe them :)
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johnwalkerpa1
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06/09/13 06:29am |
Public Lands, Boondocking and Dry Camping
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RE: Black flies in northern Ontario/Quebec
Having lived there for 6 summers........ all that's being said is just so true.
Get yerself a hat with mosquito netting or a mosquito netting jacket.
http://www.veseys.com/ca/en/images/products/small/945.jpg
www.veseys.com search term: "bug jacket".
:W
Other possibilities: www.mec.ca or hunt up Land's End, Recreational Equipment, Cabelas...........
X2...that is the only way to really do it!
I have been using the "Original Bug Shirt" (can be found online) for many 20 years and IMHO, they are the best out there.
We've taken many fly-in fishing trips in northern Quebec & Ontario with them and abused the shirts terribly time after time...but they have never let us down.....
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johnwalkerpa1
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05/29/13 08:05pm |
RVing in Canada and Alaska
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RE: Cool coach while driving
Any suggestions on keeping the coach cool for passengers during the summer other than keeping the engine A/C fan on high and running the generator to use the roof unit?
Not really.....sometimes running some 12-volt fans help to get the cab air farther back. But, if it's really hot you won't have much cab air to spare anyway with that big windshield. The generator and roof AC is about the only way.
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johnwalkerpa1
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05/29/13 07:55pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: 50 amp/30 amp
Yikes!!! Plugged into a dryer outlet could be bad news...better check to see exactly what kind of outlet that was...
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johnwalkerpa1
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05/28/13 03:21pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: 50 amp/30 amp
My first thought was that its wise to stay out of arguments between spouses :B
When you mention that you don't think your coach is smart enough to know not to run both AC compressors at the same time......some coaches ARE smart enough to do that thru some type of load-shedding technology. I am only familiar with Winnebago's version so I can't say if you have it or not....but it is possible.
Or, as you say, maybe she just got lucky...
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johnwalkerpa1
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05/28/13 02:32pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: #15 north of Harrisburg PA?
It is doable but is a congested area. I don't recall any narrow places but your biggest issue will probably be dodging all of the cross traffic....
If you want to make it easier, get on I-81 south at Enola, go to 581 and the get back on 15 south at Camp Hill. You'll still get some two lane and cross traffic but that will get your around a bunch of it.
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johnwalkerpa1
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05/27/13 08:01pm |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Do Class A drivers need instructions before driving
There are driving classes available for those who choose to take them...but that is the key word...choose...the last thing we need are yet more laws and regulations!
It seems that some people just won't be happy until every part of life has some law governing it...and, there is no way to pass enough laws to guarantee safety......
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johnwalkerpa1
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05/25/13 06:54pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: The ideal campground..
Would be on a cliff with a fantastic ocean view and only a few steps from each rv site to the beach. ....:h
I'd be a little careful of being "on a cliff with an ocean view with only a few steps to the beach"...that first step might be a little rough :B
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johnwalkerpa1
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05/16/13 11:02am |
Family Camping
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RE: Getting ready to buy a used Jayco 31FS
The ONLY safe way to do this is to go with them to the lienholder and see that they personally pay off the note and then have the title put in your name. If the lienholder is somewhere far away that may not be practical or even possible. Even if the sellers are honest people this is a risky proposition at best. As others have said the lienholder will NOT release the title until the note is paid in full.
X2... This is the only way I'd do it. Just too many risks otherwise. If its not possible to do the face to face payoff with the lienholder and a notary to do the transfer all at the same time...I'd walk away and look for another one. There are plenty of them out there...
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johnwalkerpa1
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05/16/13 10:53am |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: I 81 closed both directions near Harrisburg PA
They have opened some ramps that were closed and you can get on the turnpike at several places toll free. Traffic is a real mess and backed up everywhere with folks looking for alternate routes. We are going to use Rt 15 to get to Hershey.
Can you go 83 to 581 and get around the problem ??
Yes, you can but.....you'll still see slow or stopped traffic and delays at certain times of the day.
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johnwalkerpa1
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05/11/13 06:33pm |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Xbox live?
I have Verizon 4G and it works great. But, with the 5GB limit online gaming, movies etc are not feasible.
Also, for those switching from 3G to 4G, keep an eye on your data usage ....While I don't believe that the 4G technology inherently uses more data, I found I tend to use more simply because it's faster and I can get to many more places in the same amount of time...less waiting :)
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johnwalkerpa1
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05/03/13 12:55pm |
RV Lifestyle
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