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RE: Travel Through Kansas Hwy 56 to Elkhart
Hwy 56 is a decent road across Kansas. We prefer 56 to 54 because it has less truck traffic. If you come east from Springer, NM be aware that there is a long stretch until you Clayton with no fuel stops. Not problem, just plan accordingly.
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jrs1871
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05/21/13 05:43am |
Roads and Routes
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RE: A/C drainage. How to control it?
On our other fifth wheel, the condensation ran off the back and down the back window. The window and the back of the trailer always looked terrible. We ran a bead of dicor caulk from the far corner of the AC to the edge of the roof by the downspout. It doesn't have to be a really big bead of caulk because the condensation is not heavily, just continous. It worked like a charm for the 8 years we had the trailer.
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jrs1871
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05/21/13 05:39am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Minimum Required Distribution
If you are taking your RMD, or any distribution, from a tax deferred account; you can only contribute an amount to another tax deferred account to the extent of your compensation (earned income or alimony) or the annual contribution limit. For example, you could not take an RMD from a 401k plan and then contribute to a traditional or Roth IRA unless you had earned income (wages or self employment income) or received alimony. IRS code 219 (f)(1).
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jrs1871
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05/17/13 05:44am |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Questions on trip to South Carolina then to Indiana
Yes, we were planning on heading north from Lexington, to Lima and then to LaGrange. I will take a look at the route you suggested. Local information from the folks that are familiar with the roads is always helpful in planning trips, IMO.
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jrs1871
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05/09/13 08:09pm |
Roads and Routes
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Questions on trip to South Carolina then to Indiana
We are going to be visiting my husband's old army buddy next month. He lives near Rockhill, SC. It appears to closest RV park is Ebenezer Park. What is the road like to the park and accessibility within the park. We are only 34 ft. long but are nearly 13 ft. tall. I noted they don't take reservations, will that be a problem the latter part of June.
From Rockhill, we are heading to LaGrange, Indiana to get some warranty work done on our trailer. It looks like Kentucky Horse Park near Lexington, KY will be about the half way point. What is that park like for accessibility?
From there we plan to go north to Lima, OH and take OH 309 over to US 30 and over to Ft. Wayne, IN. That appears to be a pretty direct way without taking too many local roads. We normally try to stay on US highways but we will end up on some state roads in IN.
Any suggestions on this proposed route? Thanks.
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jrs1871
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05/09/13 06:33pm |
Roads and Routes
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RE: What Android apps do you find useful?
Agree with about every thing that has been mentioned. A couple more free android apps are USA rest stops and Fuel Book 3.0. Rest stops is self explanatory. Fuel Book 3.0 is a truck stop finder, which covers not only interstates but also US and state highways.
Also TV Helper Free can be useful for finding over the air stations when in a different location. It is not great but can help you figure out which is best way to turn your antenna.
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jrs1871
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05/09/13 05:20am |
Technology Corner
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RE: another delay
Ten weeks to get a trailer that is built with your options is not unduly long. I know though that by the time you have figured out what you want, and have ordered it, that you want it now. The waiting seems unbearable. That being said, when we ordered our new fifth wheel last fall they told us 8 to 10 weeks. But the good news was we got it in 7 weeks. So it could happen; keep your fingers crossed.
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jrs1871
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05/07/13 05:53am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Omaha to the Grand Canyon, Kansas Hiways
A good option would be to take 81 from Omaha to Salina, I135 Salina to McPherson and 56 west through KS and NM, Clayton and Springer to I25. Then I25 to I40 and west to Grand Canyon. US 81 is four lane part of the way north of Salina, I135 is four lane. Hwy 56 is a good two lane road with passing lanes along the way. The traffic is not unduly heavy. There are RV parks along the way. We have taken those roads several times. We prefer 56 to 54 because there is less truck traffic and the road is in better condition. That is unless they have replaced the section of 54 through OK and TX panhandles. Only caution is through NM there is no fuel stops between Clayton and Springer so plan accordingly.
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jrs1871
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05/04/13 06:23am |
Roads and Routes
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RE: App for finding diesel
Gas buddy is a great app and we use it a lot, but it doesn't always mean that the stations are accessible with the RV in tow. So we also use Fuel Book 3.0 (free android app) to locate truck stops. You can select by state and even by interstate if that is where you are traveling. It isn't fool proof but is pretty good.
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jrs1871
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04/28/13 06:50pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: southern Kansas, Ok, & NM
If you want to stay south of Wichita across KS then 160 is the only more or less road across there. I have not gone across the state on 160 but the parts I have been on are decent two lane roads. You could take Alt. 69 west of Joplin, north to catch 160. That would take you across to Meade where you could catch 54 down to Guymon, OK and on into Tucumcari, NM. However the last time we were on 54 for that drive, we found the stretch across OK and part way into to TX to be really poor. We prefer to take 56 into Clayton, NM and then over to I25. To get to 56 you would have to take KS 51 into Hugoton. I have no idea what shape KS 51 is in but even the state roads in western KS are usually in decent shape because they don't have much traffic.
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jrs1871
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04/23/13 12:35pm |
Roads and Routes
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Assistance with android app
OK, I admit I enjoy playing Words With Friends on my android phone. But therein lies the rub. I upgraded my cell phone last week (from a Droid 3 to a Galaxy S III). I traded in my old phone in the process so I don't access to my previous data. When I loaded WWF free, I followed the instructions for new devise but it won't recognize my password. I tried to resset my password but no luck. I tried to create a new account but it says that name already exists even though I used a name that I have never used before.
I uninstalled and reinstalled, rebooted, etc.; all the things I would normally do resolve a problem. Has anyone had this problem? I really don't want to go to the paid version but I miss playing WWF. Suggestions?
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jrs1871
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04/09/13 05:53am |
Technology Corner
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RE: why no "high end" 28 - 30 ft. fivers ???
Cedar Creek has put the 30RL back in their line. However the actual tip to tip measurement is 33'8". It is a very nice, well made unit.
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jrs1871
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04/07/13 04:42pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: A good small high quality 5th wheel for full timing
I see that Cedar Creek was on you list, just not one of the top three. The CC's are a well built unit and the 30RL has many of the things you are looking for; access to the frig and bathroom with the slides in, washer/dryer prep and it is within your weight range. These are not a four season unit although they work well in colder weather, especially if you have the thermopane windows. We lived in our previous Creek for four months at a time with no problems. We traded for the 2013 30RL last fall and are now preparing for the upcoming season. The Creek is a good unit and you get great factory support if you do run into a problem.
You did cite frame concerns and I know some older models had problems with welds and some flexing on the frame. I believe that these problems have now been addressed. I do know that the 2013 came with Dexter axles, not Lippert axles.
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jrs1871
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04/04/13 07:00am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Request for RV Storage Info in the RGV
Leisure World in Weslaco will let you store you RV on your site for $40 (I think that is the current rate) per month but you do need to pay four months of RV rate($280 per month) to get the storage rate in the off months. I know some folks do that even tho they are only there 3 months. It works out cheaper to pay that fourth month rent than have the hassle and expense of moving to the storage lot at the end of the season and then back to the site.
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jrs1871
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03/31/13 05:38am |
Snowbirds
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RE: interested in cedar creek
Just for kicks, I checked the NADA site for average retail value on this unit. With no options, only the standard Cedar Creek features, the average retail showed $44,050. So that price is not too far out of line. Who knows what the dealer would take if you got into serious dealing. You can find Cedar Creek dealers in your area by going to the Forest River web site, selecting Cedar Creek find a dealer. By putting in zip codes, you can find what dealer is in your area. Chances are a dealer for new Creeks would also have some trade ins in stock. We are on our second Cedar Creek and absolutely love it.
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jrs1871
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03/29/13 06:04am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Cedar Creek 5er..36CKTS "Whisper Air"
To set the record straight, you don't have to initially own a Cedar Creek to check out the cedarcreekrvowners.com club. You have a 30 trial period the check out the club and ask questions. If,after the trial period, you decide to become a member you must own a Cedar Creek and pay dues. It is a registered nonprofit organization with a board of directors, not a single person, running the club.
There is a lot of good information on the website and members are more than willing to answer any questions you might have.
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jrs1871
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03/26/13 05:52am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Anyone replace suspension parts?
We installed the wet bolt and equa flex kits on our Cedar Creek. Luckily we had not had problems with the OEM bushings and bolts but it was just a matter of time. After the install, we put about 15,000 miles on the Creek with no issues. Greasing the zerks was never a problem. It also improved the FW's ride. Our new Creek came with the wet bolt and equa flex kits as standard equipment. Seems to me that it is a cost effective way to go if you are not in a position to spring for the Mor Ryde system.
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jrs1871
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03/18/13 06:29am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Loads of dental work
There is good and bad dental work being done on both sides of the border. Ask friends and acquaintances for recommendations. Check out dental schools; you may get a reduced rate. All that being said, I now get my dental work done in Mexico. We don't have dental insurance and quite frankly the rates are much better. However you need to check them out carefully. They are not all created equal. I went to three different dentists before I settled on one. I am very satisfied with the price and quality of the work. I couldn't say that for the last procedure (root canal and crown) I had done in the states.
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jrs1871
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03/05/13 01:53pm |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Retirement and Investment Risk
I agree a good fee only planner is the way to go. Each person's risk tolerance is different but you really do need to factor in the effect inflation will have. A good planner will work with you to assess your risk tolerance and then recommend an investment strategy based on your risk tolerance. Look for a certified financial planner, not generally in insurance or annuity sales. Ask friends or trusted colleagues for recommendations. A reputable planner should meet with you, at no cost, for a get acquainted meeting. If you are not comfortable with their approach, keep looking.
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jrs1871
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01/25/13 04:50am |
RV Lifestyle
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RE: Vinyl AC cover why?
The number one reason for us is to keep the plastic shroud from getting brittle and breaking. It is much cheaper to replace an AC vinyl cover (about $20) than the shroud. We have always had an AC cover. On our last trailer we replaced the cover 3 times over the 9 years we owned it, once because I forgot to take it off before we hit the road. The other two times, the cover became so brittle it disintegrated. As a side note, the AC cover will not keep mud daubers or wasps from building nests in you AC unit. It will however protect the fins from hail damage.
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jrs1871
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01/25/13 04:40am |
General RVing Issues
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