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RE: Why we can’t snowbird?
Just a thought (because I NEVER assume all the options are on the table). Your location makes you only a day away from Florida (two days away from WARM Florida)and highways run both directions :)
Thats why I said we would have to do just 30 days at a time.
As long as the renter stays put we will be fine.
Been doing Florida for the last 4 years.
We had planned on going to Arizona this winter but as you said, Florida is a short 2 days away as our last option.
mtnman
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mtnman1989
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11/07/09 08:22am |
Snowbirds
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RE: Why we can’t snowbird?
I thought there were ways to "winterize" a home just like an RV or boat.
You can if you are here when the tenants move out?
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mtnman1989
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11/07/09 05:36am |
Snowbirds
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Why we can’t snowbird?
Why we can’t snowbird?
I know there are folks on here that have an RV and everything is in place to travel but for various reasons cannot leave their homes for an extended time to got south for the winter.
We been going somewhere for the past 4 years.
This year I have tenants unemployed and are struggling to stay afloat.
They may need to move any day and I will have to be here to keep power to the house so it don’t freeze up.
We have to do just 30 days at a time this year.
Let us hear you cant travel this winter.
mtnman
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mtnman1989
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11/07/09 05:10am |
Snowbirds
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RE: Sleeping bags
Salvo wrote
I'm surprised your RV doesn't cool down more at night. I always record morning inside and outside temperatures. I usually have a 10 deg F difference. The coldest I've seen is 20F outside, 30F inside in my C RV.
It is usually about 20 degrees warmer inside than what it gets outside without the furnace on. It could be body heat as we do shut the bedroom door.
mtnman
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mtnman1989
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10/31/09 06:31pm |
Public Lands, Boondocking and Dry Camping
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RE: Sleeping bags
I did not realize so many RVers with beds used sleeping bags?
I am glad to see I am not the only one seeing the advantage.
mtnman
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mtnman1989
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10/28/09 05:24pm |
Public Lands, Boondocking and Dry Camping
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Sleeping bags
I am interested in getting a sleeping bag and need help.
I havent bought a sleeping bag in years.
We have a class a RV and it has a heater but we rarely use it when boondocking. We camp all winter and sometimes get caught in 20-30 degree nights while traveling. I got a like new sleeping bag last winter in a trade and never did use it. This fall I got a chance to use it. It really worked well. I talked the wife into using it the next night and she loved it. Now we need another one. The RV stays about 50 degrees inside without heat so I dont need one for real cold weather. We want one that rolls up small for storage.
I need suggestions?
What kind of bag to get?
Where do I shop for a good price?
moderator, feel free to move this post if needed.
Thanks,
mtnman
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mtnman1989
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10/27/09 02:26pm |
Public Lands, Boondocking and Dry Camping
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RE: Boondocking in NC, Where?
Check out Mortimer cg, they now have hot showers.
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mtnman1989
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10/23/09 08:42am |
Public Lands, Boondocking and Dry Camping
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RE: You left too soon
It is beautiful here in the mountains of NC but if I see another picture with snow in it I am loading up!!!!
mtnman
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mtnman1989
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10/21/09 08:58am |
Snowbirds
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RE: Rear air shocks
I got the air lifts on, took about 4 hours (3 hours on the first one and 1 hour on the second one). All nuts are 9/16. Its not too bad of a job, wore myself out getting in and out from under RV. The RV is up at least 2-3 inches highier with 85 PSI.
mtnman
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mtnman1989
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10/21/09 05:05am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Rear air shocks
seems like the airlift 5000 is what i have they are bags it is a nodrill instalation remove the bump stops and bolt them in remember run 2 seperate lines (dont tie them together) seems like it was about 4 hours total installing heat sheilds... was on a 1985 p-32
dave
I am getting ready to find out, I ordered the shocks and they should be here by Tue or Wed of next week.
mtnman
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mtnman1989
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10/09/09 07:40pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Retire @ 55
You can be thrifty and not be a "wage slave" for a lot less than a million in the bank. I quit my job 8 years ago at age 53. I will get my SS next year at age 62. I have only hit my nest egg for $15,000 in 8 years. Everything must be paid for, no debt! You need to buy good used vehicles and RVs to save on insurance etc. Plus your expenses are a lot less once you quit work. I do have about $1,000 month income from rental property and I have VA med.
There are lots of ways to make money as well. I turn down jobs and free camping deals all the time while traveling.
The key is to start with a bundle, maybe $500,000 and draw from it as needed. Be out of debt. Replace what you withdraw when you can.
Here is a neat site: whywork.org
I wish I would have quit work at 45 yeras old.
mtnman
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mtnman1989
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10/09/09 06:41am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Rear air shocks
seems like the airlift 5000 is what i have they are bags it is a nodrill instalation remove the bump stops and bolt them in remember run 2 seperate lines (dont tie them together) seems like it was about 4 hours total installing heat sheilds... was on a 1985 p-32
dave
I think I remember seeing heat shields in the picture.
mtnman
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mtnman1989
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10/08/09 05:54pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Rear air shocks
I am looking at the air lift 5000 kit.
It is an air shock but mounts to the frame, not the shock mount.
I haul 2 small motorcycles on a rear carrier and need some more lift.
They are only about $200 for the set. Yes, I have the tools and time.
mtnman
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mtnman1989
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10/08/09 10:40am |
Class A Motorhomes
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Rear air shocks
Has anyone installed the rear "air life 5000" kit on their RV?
How hard are they to install?
The instructions says no drilling, just bolt them on?
I have a 1994 P30 that needs a little more rear supension.
I was wondering if I should put the air shocks on myself or take it somewhere?
Thanks
mtnman
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mtnman1989
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10/08/09 09:44am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Still not working.
Same here, not working.
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mtnman1989
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10/07/09 02:47pm |
Around the Campfire
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RE: How tall is my motorhome?
Thanks for all the information and the great tips.
The height of your RV is a good thing to know.
Every time I learn some new I think there can't be anything else to learn but there is always one more thing.
mtnman
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mtnman1989
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09/20/09 05:35pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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How tall is my motorhome?
How tall is my motorhome?
I have a 1994 Fleetwood Coronado 30 foot long with one AC.
I was wondering what height or clearance I need to be aware of?
Thanks,
mtnman
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mtnman1989
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09/20/09 06:13am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Heater Core replacement help
Argosy24,
Is it very hard to get to the heater core and get it out from the inside?
Thanks!
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mtnman1989
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09/13/09 11:46am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Heater Core replacement help
This might sound stupid. But if you dont travel in the winter. Why have a core? Im sure if you winter camp it would be needed.
We travel year round, we need some heat this year.
Last winter we had to run the furnance while driving a couple of times.
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mtnman1989
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09/13/09 11:43am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Heater Core replacement help
Marc,
I will let you know what I find out.
I did some heater core searches but did not learn anything.
I did find out I can buy a new heater core off the shelf for $29.95!
Now I just got to figure out how to get it out?
mtnman
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mtnman1989
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09/13/09 08:36am |
Class A Motorhomes
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