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RE: new to rv.net with pics and question
Miniature bed or is the trailer 14 feet wide with studio lighting?
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j297/AMSMITH911/MY%20GARDEN/CAMPER%20BEFORE%20AND%20AFTER/B13358x.jpg
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Ramblin_Mo
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05/26/08 05:58pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: AVG 8.0 Install Problem
Thanks for all the replies. Took the "easy" way out and installed Avast. Running it now, seems fine, no "slow down" issues.
Thanks again.
The only thing I found annoying about avast! was the "virus database has been updated" voice. It can be turned off in the settings. Right click on the spinning ball on the task bar. Go to program settings, click on the sounds icon and then check the box disable sounds.
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Ramblin_Mo
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05/26/08 05:41pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: CG accident
We sue the CG owners and then we wonder why hookups cost $50 a night...
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Ramblin_Mo
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05/26/08 05:26pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Is there such a thing? Noaa Weather Radio with GPS
I need to start my cell phone weather alert business. Subscribers get a phone call if they are in a cell phone area or moving into an area with incoming severe weather.
If you beat me to it, send me a couple of million for my idea.
Not sure if this works for cell phones. I doubt it.
http://www.weather.com/services/notify.html
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Ramblin_Mo
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05/26/08 02:18pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: CG accident
He doesn't have any responsibility in the accident. Sorry!
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Ramblin_Mo
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05/26/08 02:13pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: AVG 8.0 Install Problem
avast! 4 Home Edition -Free antivirus software
http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-home.html
Good stuff and protects your email, instant messaging, web browser.
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Ramblin_Mo
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05/26/08 12:46pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: Why are 3 way refridgerators not being put in many units??
If you get hit, there is still the risk of a busted gas line. Traveling with no propane in your tanks would eliminate the risk, but would be impractical.
Put frozen jugs of water in the fridge before you leave, if you're on the road a bag of ice in a large zip-lock bag(s) will tide you over until the next stop. Plus the added benefit of a nice glass of iced tea after you get set up.
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Ramblin_Mo
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05/26/08 12:10pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Sugestions B/4 buying used Class C
Keep in mind there are a lot of used C's for sale out there. Patience and persistence will pay off. If it doesn't pass the "has had a leak test" move on and don't waste any more time inspecting. That is unless the price is unbelievably good and you are up to doing the reconstruction.
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Ramblin_Mo
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05/25/08 06:19pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Sugestions B/4 buying used Class C
Check the roof carefully. Any tears? Roof caulking condition? Any cracks or gaps in caulking? massive amounts of caulk in one spot?
Feel for soft spots while carefully/gently walking on the roof.
Is the AC unit level with the roof? Evidence of water puddling around the AC on one side or the other? Are there any vent covers cracked?
Running lights/marker lights front and back. If they are cracked and full of water/mildew/condensation they are leaking or have leaked in the past and may have leaked into the over cab area or down back inside wall.
Does it the roof look like it has been maintained? Expect some dirt but if it hasn't been maintained, you will know it.
Look for water damage in the over cab area outside. Stains, excessive caulking of seams, bubbles in fiberglass skin over cab, around front and side windows.
Look down along the sides of the outside walls and look for bubbles or delamination around windows, bottom of walls, over storage doors.
Going inside. How does it smell? Get up into the over cab area. Remove cushions and gently press every area you can to feel for soft spots around windows, where the side meets the bottom, the ceiling. Any stains or soft spots? Any signs the plywood has separated? Do the cushions you removed smell like mildew?
Feel the entire ceiling though out the MH. Any soft spots, areas that have delaminated? Open all overhead cabinets. Feel for delamination, look for bubbles evidence of water damage on ceiling and walls in cabinets, bathroom, back wall inside.
Feel for soft spots in floor - check everywhere you can get to. Look around water storage tank and water heater, under sinks, toilet, around shower. Check for dampness, soft areas. Any areas covered by loose rugs? Moves them and check under them.
Have the seller demonstrate that every system is operational. Generator, house battery, refrigerator, AC units including checking the the driver front dash AC in addition to overhead AC unit! furnace operation, water heater, toilet, shower, lights, awnings, slide outs, outside lights. Does it have the sewer hose? Where is it stored? The power cord for hooking up to shore power, adapters.
If buyer begs off any showing system, assume that system is suspect and know what it will cost to buy a new refrigerator, furnace, AC etc...
Any tires that are older than five or six years will need to be replaced no matter how much tread appears to be left, no matter if they only have 500 miles on them, they will need to be replaced. Many threads on the forum about this issue.
Finally, get down on the ground and look under the chassis and engine/transmission. How does the exhaust system look? Any broken shocks? Broken leaf spring clips? leaky tanks? Wet brake lines around wheels? Oil, transmission, differential fluid leaks? Do grease fittings look like they have been used in the 21st century?
Motor, transmission and how it drives I'll leave to someone else.
Make sure you check the NADA value of the MH you are looking for. Deduct for systems that are non functional.
Good luck!
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Ramblin_Mo
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05/25/08 04:38pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Help with our Roof Air Conditioning unit
Check on top
http://blog.rv.net/2008/05/08/tech-tune-up-your-rooftop-ac/
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Ramblin_Mo
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05/25/08 08:16am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Help! Have to sell mom's RV and no nothing about them.
Pics of the
Odometer
roof
tires
engine
generator
coach AC
furnace
water heater
bathroom
front seats
wide angle inside
Storage areas
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Ramblin_Mo
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05/24/08 08:04pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: severe weather
Kansas sure is getting hammered again this evening. Take care out there.
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Ramblin_Mo
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05/23/08 06:06pm |
Full-time RVing
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RE: Vintage Recommendations
Vintage
That's a sweet looking rig.
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Ramblin_Mo
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05/23/08 05:59pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: 8.7 MPG what happend ?
In MO, we have mandated 10% ethanol. Your state?
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Ramblin_Mo
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05/23/08 09:26am |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Where's the MHs?
$2000 in gas to get there.
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Ramblin_Mo
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05/23/08 09:24am |
RVing in Canada and Alaska
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RE: Routes through Utah and Nevada to Lake Tahoe
Thanks 4runnerguy- very useful post. Thanks to everyone else also!
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Ramblin_Mo
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05/22/08 11:53am |
Roads and Routes
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RE: What am I forgetting?
Wheel chocks
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Ramblin_Mo
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05/22/08 10:45am |
Folding Trailers
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RE: Handy Hints, Gadgets, Products, & Gizmos
To find it later, subscribe to the thread with the link at the bottom of the forum. I made it to about page 50 before stalling out.
http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/17436377/srt/pa/pging/1/page/1
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Ramblin_Mo
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05/21/08 09:00pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Routes through Utah and Nevada to Lake Tahoe
Great Basin National Park off of 50 in Nevada. The campground on top of Wheeler Peak is supposed to be spectacular, you go from the Desert floor up to a Sub-Alpine region.
I was thinking about going highway 50. Sub alpine sounds good.
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Ramblin_Mo
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05/21/08 08:55pm |
Roads and Routes
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Routes through Utah and Nevada to Lake Tahoe
Leaving the new used RV at home and tent camping. Not enough time to drive and enjoy by taking the RV
Coming from southern Colorado. Drive from MO to Utah border is not an issue. It's where to go from there.
Tent camping so RV access, towing is not an issue. Not freezing my arse off at elevation is an issue.
Looking for
scenic
historic
avoiding major highways
geologic interests
Wishing to avoid
camping in howling winds
bad roads
densely populated areas
Suggestions?
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Ramblin_Mo
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05/21/08 06:58pm |
Roads and Routes
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