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RE: Aliner Expedition
We have an Aliner Weekender, much smaller than the Expedition but we love it. Towed it 10000 miles across the USA and we were very comfortable. We've thought about a larger Aliner, I'd suggest you look at the Chalet brand also. Both a nice.
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rightlaneonly
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10/31/09 07:06pm |
Folding Trailers
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RE: rv not used for 4 years
Tires, tires, tires, tires!
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rightlaneonly
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10/22/09 10:11pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: I hate re-caulking...
Other than the windows, if you replace the caulking with properly-installed Eternabond tape you'll never have to do it again. Ever.
Amazing stuff, though it's not cheap.
Do you have to remove the old caulk or just put the eternabond over it?
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rightlaneonly
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10/11/09 06:21pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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Thanks for park info
Thanks to all who responded to my request for recommendations for RV parks or campgrounds near Zion and Bryce. We settled on and made reservations for Zion River Resort. Checked out Ruby's but they said was really getting cold up there, in the low 30's at night so decided to stay where it's a little warmer, anyway I appreciate all the input.
Thanks again.
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rightlaneonly
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09/18/09 09:07pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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Where to stay at Zion and Bryce
Hi folks,
We're leaving Monday from Sonora Ca for Zion and Bryce National parks. Need info on where to stay when we get there. Prefer some thing with at least water and electric. Hope you guys can help with some good recommendations, you always do:B.
Thanks in advance.
Leroy
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rightlaneonly
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09/17/09 06:38pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: RV driving skills
watching RV'rs come and go is almost as much fun as sitting at the boat ramp watching people launch and drag.
Once watched a motorhome try to back his boat trailer into the water to pick up the ski boat, very busy ramp didn't help, I almost felt too sorry for him to laugh(almost;))
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rightlaneonly
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08/21/09 02:50pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Looking for a rear bumper storage solution
We have a carrier made of expanded metal that goes on the rear bumper using a 2" reciever. I put firewood, ice chest, BBQ and a large plastic chest for all kinds of things. I had the welds reinforced on a cross country trip as the wieght and bouncing caused the factory welds to begin to break loose. So, you can do this, just limit the wieght(sorry I don't know how much I added, maybe 100+) and reinforce the welds. I also use two rubber bungy cords that fit very tightly around the bumper and attach to the carrier. Probably only improves my peace of mind but I think it helps control the bouncing:@
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rightlaneonly
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08/12/09 03:51pm |
Folding Trailers
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RE: Where was the race?
When isn't KOA(anywhere) high?:h
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rightlaneonly
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08/10/09 07:22pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Trailer Tire Blowout
I just replaced my old Marathons(9 years old) with new "09" 205/75R15 Goodyear Marathons made in America. You can find them. Bought them up here in Sonora so I bet you can get them in Stockton. If not call Wrights tire in Sonora.
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rightlaneonly
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08/05/09 04:44pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Hwy 1 Calif coast hwy?
Are you talking about going from Legget on 1 south to Fort Brag? I think that would be a very trying drive at best, I've been over it a few times with my 19'TT and no problem but it is narrow and twisty also steep in places. I don't have a 40" MH but if I did I don't think I would try it. Never been on hwy 20 but hear its pretty windy too.
Hope someone with a bigger rig can give you more info.
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rightlaneonly
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08/04/09 04:21pm |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Alder Creek RV park Truckee, Ca.
We spent one night there last year, if I remember it is a homeowners association owned campground. Nice clean place with friendly people. We liked it.
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rightlaneonly
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08/02/09 07:50pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Chinese Goodyears
Maybe we are best off choosing not to buy any Chinese products!
Not easy but we do try to buy "made in America" when we can find it.
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rightlaneonly
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07/31/09 09:15am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Chinese Goodyears
The size seems to play here, the 13" is virtually always Chinese, and the 15" is USA, 14" from down under...
I just put 14's on my trailer, made in the USA!
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rightlaneonly
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07/30/09 10:11pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Made in America
I am happy for you and I also try to buy made in America but having been around for longer than many, I still remember 10 or 12 years ago when Goodyear had a "silent recall" of the Marathons. They would replace the tires and pay for damages if you knew about it and complained. There was a big deal about whether the ST had a circle around it or not. Do a search for marathon silent recall and you will find plenty of reading.
I do not want to disparage the tires but made in America is no longer a guarantee of quality. I buy made in America to try and protect jobs.
That's the point I was trying to convey, I realize quality is only as good as the company demands, but buying American keeps jobs here!
The GY Marathons being made in the USA (or not) won't make any
difference in "keeping jobs here".
Trailer tires are a very small (tiny) percentage of production.
Also, a recent addition to one of the GY threads on Escapees would
indicate GY has taken a new "position" on repairs due to their
tires failing and causing trlr damage (You are on your own hook).
See most recent to this thread (by "dsrtrat011")
Hope they *DO* provide good service.
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JC
So what you're saying is just give up, no thanks, even if "GY trailer tire made in America" are a very small percentage of production, it's still made in America and every little bit I can buy in America is good for America and American jobs. It's kinda like jhow do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time. I know I don't have many choices but I still try. As to tire problems, from what I've read on here they all have problems yet someone loves them all. I know I'm on my "own hook" here but that's true of most things today. So I'll buy American when and where I can and if it keeps one job here that's a good thing INHO
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rightlaneonly
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07/30/09 10:30am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Lube suspension????
Thank you, all of it makes sense, from what I can see I don't see excessive wear but qwwho knows whats hidden underneath. I better look closer. Thanks again.
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rightlaneonly
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07/29/09 09:14pm |
Tech Issues
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Lube suspension????
I'm putting new tires on the TT and packing the bearings and can easily see the spring hangers etc. I'm wondering if I should shoot some WD 40 into all the moving parts, I.E. Hangers and spring eyes. I know there are plenty of thoughts on replacing all that with a Dexter kit or wet bolts which sounds fine but not sure I want to or need to do all that work. What do you think, squirt or not?:h
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rightlaneonly
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07/29/09 06:31pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Made in America
I am happy for you and I also try to buy made in America but having been around for longer than many, I still remember 10 or 12 years ago when Goodyear had a "silent recall" of the Marathons. They would replace the tires and pay for damages if you knew about it and complained. There was a big deal about whether the ST had a circle around it or not. Do a search for marathon silent recall and you will find plenty of reading.
I do not want to disparage the tires but made in America is no longer a guarantee of quality. I buy made in America to try and protect jobs.
That's the point I was trying to convey, I realize quality is only as good as the company demands, but buying American keeps jobs here!
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rightlaneonly
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07/29/09 06:21pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Important!!! Tire Blowout Information............
I learned this several years ago driving a truck and trailer(18 wheeler) loaded with gasoline. I was approaching a hill and began to apply throttle to gain momentum and just then the left front tire had a sudden air loss( I still like blowout;))and even tho I could tell something was amiss the truck handled well and I maintained control. Looking out the drivers side window i could see the deflated tire. I've never forgotten that but by the grace of God, never had to try it again. Sometimes doing the opposite of our instincts is hard to do tho.
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rightlaneonly
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07/29/09 10:39am |
Fifth-Wheels
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Made in America
Just mounted four new Goodyear Marathon tires on my TT and will be getting two more for the PU this week. All made in America and as a bonus all under 6 months old, yee ha. I'm glad to buy anything made in America when I can find it.:B
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rightlaneonly
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07/28/09 10:46pm |
Tech Issues
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Why you should inspect the wheel bearings
Been watching the different posts extrolling the vertues of bearing buddy's and the like verses cleaning , inspecting and repacking wheel bearings. I'm in the process of mounting new tires and decided it would be a good time to repack the bearings, gotta take the wheels off anyway. On the first axle I found one outer bearing with what appeared to be minute metal flakes in the old grease. Cleaned it up and it didn't look all that bad but the race had some small scour marks so I decided to replace them both. After installing the new bearing and race I cut the old bearing open and found a very large worn spot inside. If I'd just greased them with a bearing buddy type service, I would have never seen the bad bearing and most likely would have failed somewhere that I wouldn't want a breakdown. Just food for thoght:C
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rightlaneonly
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07/27/09 07:39pm |
Tech Issues
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