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RE: key west campgrounds
I loved Geiger Key, but I don't think there is any bus service to downtown. Restaurant on site. Great experience.
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jspringator
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04/03/13 08:23am |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: Feedback on 2000-Rialta HD
I read an article that quoted a Winnebago exec saying they would still be making them if they could get the chassis. I have never heard anything bad about them.
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jspringator
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03/30/13 09:19am |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: If you tow with a 2500 Suburban...
I tow a 9,000 pound TT with my X. I'm not over on actual weight with 4 people, dog and inflatable boat in the X. I did add Roadmaster Active Suspension to the rear.
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jspringator
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03/30/13 01:32am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: 6.5L diesel intercooler kit now available! Cheap!
I tried a real aftermarket intercooler to my 6.5. Most unsatisfactory experience. The hoses kept blowing off.
This one may work better!
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jspringator
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03/25/13 07:15pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: 96 +- IDI Ford 7.3L; good enough?
That was one of my original parameters, but I'm sure it could be tweaked further.
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jspringator
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03/20/13 03:18pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: 96 +- IDI Ford 7.3L; good enough?
Thanks. I guess there is no free lunch.
My 1999 GMC 6.5TD Suburban couldn't hardly pull this trailer. The X does a much better job, especially with 4.30's.
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jspringator
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03/20/13 01:02pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: 96 +- IDI Ford 7.3L; good enough?
It is a 97 PSD, supercab. Looked rough to me, but nothing that couldn't be fixed. Backseat looked bigger than on the current models; had a weird 2 piece back rest.
This should be faster than my Excursion towing shouldn't it? $2,500 is pretty cheap for a PSD. I've already had the GM 6.5TD experience and don't want to go back there.
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jspringator
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03/20/13 10:10am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: 96 +- IDI Ford 7.3L; good enough?
Either he is mixed up on the year or there is something simpler about the earlier PSD's that he liked.
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jspringator
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03/20/13 09:08am |
Tow Vehicles
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96 +- IDI Ford 7.3L; good enough?
My mechanic called me to day with a line on a 96 or 97 Ford 7.3 IDI (Non-Powerstroke) F-250 Crew 2wd. I am assuming they were turboed by that year. I have owned IDI diesels in the past, and am kind of leery, but my mechanic loves this older 7.3. This guy runs a diesel shop and works on nothing but diesels. He was so excited he called me 3 times. Great body, 220,000 miles and will probably go for less than $3,000.
I have an Excursion V-10 2WD with 4.30's. I tow a 9,000 pound high profile TT. The V-10 does it, but I don't like the downshfting. I just want to go 60-70 without downshifting. I want a relaxed tow. Cruise at 62 would be great.
Would this truck be an improvement? Looks like larger diameter exhaust and intake will help. Mechanic said he could turn up the pump, but it was stock now.
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jspringator
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03/20/13 08:57am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Those with inverters... are you happy with yours?
That is a good idea. How long can the inverter surge to 2,000 watts? It will take that much to run the microwave. If it is 20 minutes or more, you should be OK. I use my microwave to cook dinners at rest areas and in transit boondocking.
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jspringator
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03/12/13 07:50pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: ideas re. best way to transport motorcycle
Just Curious, Highbeam; what motorcycle do you have?
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jspringator
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03/08/13 02:35pm |
Do It Yourself Modifications and Upgrades (DIY)
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RE: ideas re. best way to transport motorcycle
I put a front hitch on my X, got an aluminium carrier, and mount a Yamaha XT225 on the front of the X. Powerful enough for everything but interstate travel.
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jspringator
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03/04/13 09:17am |
Do It Yourself Modifications and Upgrades (DIY)
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RE: Wipers are on whenever ignition is on
He says they are on whenever the ignition is on. When the ignition is turned off they stop. When it is turned on they start again.
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jspringator
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03/01/13 12:30pm |
Tech Issues
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Wipers are on whenever ignition is on
This topic has been moved to another forum.
You can read it here: 26764070
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jspringator
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03/01/13 12:12pm |
Do It Yourself Modifications and Upgrades (DIY)
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Wipers are on whenever ignition is on
The wipers on a friend's motor home operate whenever the ignition is on, even when the switch is off. 91 Holiday Rambler on Chevy Chassis with a 454.
Bad switch?
Moved to Tech Issues forum from DIY.
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jspringator
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03/01/13 12:12pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Value place, Orlando Goldenrod Rd.
UPDATE: Not exactly the Hilton, but for $328 a week between Christmas and New Years it was OK. Location is right by a toll road so easy in and out. No real close restaurants or Grocery stores, although there was a Walmart Marketplace a few miles away. Orlando is in the middle of everything. Drove to Anna Marie Island one day, St Augustine, Blue Spring State Park for Manatee viewing, and of course, WDW. No Outside grilling area like some Value Places have. Still like the one in Homestead better, but this place was more than acceptable and the price can't be beat.
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jspringator
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02/22/13 02:36pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: Ford 6.2 VS V10
I wonder if a Gearvendors unit would make my 2 v V-10 seem more like a 6 speed. I hate the abrupt downshifts before the transmission relocks. GV may permit a "locked" downshift that may be a little easier to take.
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jspringator
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02/07/13 11:32am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Looking for opinions on smaller TT
Any way to convert the sofa to a true sleeper sofa? That would probably solve your problems. I'm assuming the one you have now is a jack knife couch. Big difference.
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jspringator
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02/06/13 04:22pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Pet Travel
We tried having Scout riding in the car with us. He gets too tense to ride in the car. He goes crazy when he thinks we are about to stop.
We tried him kenneled in the trailer and he was very calm. He seems to enjoy it more. We have to make sure it doesn't get too hot in the trailer during the summer, but for spring break, fall break and Christmas trips it was perfect. If it gets too hot we'll put him in the truck.
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jspringator
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01/30/13 04:40pm |
RV Pet Stop
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RE: Jeepers! -13 today!
Heated garage.
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jspringator
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01/21/13 08:13pm |
RV Lifestyle
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