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RE: Maine / New Hampshire Coast Campers.... Help....
$4 a pound last week in New Bedford, MA for the chicken lobster. Had two chicken lobsters with a clam boil since the little necks are pretty cheap now also. This being a south coast New England clam boil we had to have chourico with it!
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Snake_Ize
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11/11/08 09:22am |
Campgrounds, Resorts and Attractions
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RE: Cover for large Toy hauler
I don't need a cover to go all the way to the ground. A 10' tall cover will cover to the bottom of the camper and since ropes or ties are secured to the side bottom and looped under the camper any taller would be a waste.
I wish Camping World and other stores had the bargains on fivers longer than 40'. A 40' cover can be had for hundreds less than a 42' cover.
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Snake_Ize
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11/08/08 07:24am |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Guns and RVs
Google "traveling the united states and canada with firearms." and you'll get a pluthera of info on traveling with guns in the US and Canada. (Pluthera was my word of the day, I actually got to work it into a sentence today! Yay! :W
I hate to burst your bubble but there is no pluthera in the dictionary. I believe you mean "plethora" meaning excess. :)
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Snake_Ize
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10/24/08 02:10pm |
Full-time RVing
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RE: How do you haul your bicycles in your toyhauler?
I use the Top Pop Rail system. My ladder is a side mount so no good to use that and the garage is full so three bikes won't fit. The Top Pop Rail is pricey but it puts the bikes out of the way and works well.
Top Pop Rail website
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Snake_Ize
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10/21/08 07:52am |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Electrical Fires in Ford Truck Vehicles
Just trying to make this clear in my mind. Is this bulletin in reference to just one truck fire or have there been more fires in '08 Ford trucks?
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Snake_Ize
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10/17/08 06:47am |
Tow Vehicles
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Heads up on Holiday Cove in FL
We aren't affected by these regs but for those who are:
Holiday Cove To Limit RVs
"Based on input from HC guests and site buyers, going forward HC will welcome RVs that are at least 24’ in length and that meet the “in like new” condition and acceptable to management test. The resort will no longer be open to truck campers, pop up trailers, and commercial style tractors and class C motorhomes."
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Snake_Ize
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10/11/08 09:16am |
Snowbirds
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RE: PPL Motor Homes: please confirm your email address
Not being a paranoid person I replied to their email and got a thank you back from sales@pplmotorhomes.com. Since that is their email address it appears to be legit and you can go back to worrying about more substantial concerns.
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Snake_Ize
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10/11/08 08:47am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Auto Transmission Braking in a Diesel
My F250 with pds torque converter stays locked up when you let off the gas. It is an old 99 model.
I wonder why it is a conception tht they al unlock when you let off on the gas?
I onlyt run little mountains like the Smkies, but have never felt the need for an engine brake when pulling 9K.
JMHO
The TC unlocks when you touch the brake pedal and will not lock up again until a certain speed which I don't recall precisely but something like 30 or 35 mph. Going down a steep hill with the exhaust brake activated sometimes requires a bit of braking with the pedal and this is where an unlocked converter is a problem since you can not use the exhaust brake again. I had the US Gear exhaust brake with no TC lock and now have the Banks with the TC lock. Makes a world of difference.
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Snake_Ize
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10/10/08 07:14am |
Towing
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RE: air brakes
I have the Banks Exhaust brake and it works as advertised. An exhaust brake slows you down the same as a gasoline engine does when you release the throttle. It will not stop you but makes the downhills much more comfortable. On my auto transmission I also had to get the torque converter lock so stepping on the brake pedal does not unlock the TC.
I had a US Gear engine brake before the Banks and I like the Banks better.
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Snake_Ize
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10/08/08 06:44am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: On license and DOT cert.
My thanks to all who've responded.
SemperFiCop: I'm a law abiding citizen operating my private - albeit heavy - vehicle within the posted speed limit with the license plates lawfully acquired properly affixed to said properly insured vehicle. The motorcycle officer - who most likely went to the academy after his stint in the Marines back in the 60's - was quick and professional. I did not then nor do I now feel his citation to be correct, but I do not argue such points with officers in the street. His town, his road, his interpretation of the law. I'll have my day in court.
The laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts are incredibly confusing on these points and where there isn't ambiguity, there are conflicting regulations. Very frustrating. There is no provision, however, that allows me to declare the use of my vehicle to be non-commercial - the reason that the RMV initially gave me the passenger tags - therefore I have to get the commercial tags.
JimInMA is correct and my insurance carrier agrees that it was a local PD's over-zealous interpretation of the new regulations that resulted in the citation. My carrier has been aware of my registered GVWR since I purchased the vehicle and, provided that the use & operation of the vehicle remains non-commercial, my policy remains unchanged.
Thanks again to all who shared their thoughts.
My truck is a '99 and has been registered with non-commercial plates since I bought it new. Last month a Dartmouth, MA cop stopped the truck while my mechanic was test driving it and took the plate and registration away from him. The cop wanted to have it towed since it was classified by the cop as unregistered! The mechanic had to argue with the cop to be allowed to have a repair plate brought to the truck so they could get it back to the shop. I only received a warning for an "unregistered vehicle" but had to get commercial plates. Good luck in court.
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Snake_Ize
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09/12/08 07:23am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: 3-axle trailers
I have two axles and don't have any problems, I don't see adding one more being that much more of a hassel, other than 2 more tires to replace
true
two more tires to balance
Not necessary on a trailer but do it if it makes you feel better.
two more bearings to pack
Never lube bearings on my trailer makes this unnecessary
two more brakes to service
Disc brakes need little servicing but the stopping power is much better than a tandem axle
two more tires to get level
True.
two more tires to check pressure
true but very minor
two more tires to clean
very nit picky
two more axles to pack grease in
if you pack the bearings you don't pack the axles with grease
two more rims to maintain
nitpicky
other axle to keep the shocks maintained
minor but true
other axle to have to go over those annoying speed bumps
a trivial point
. Just a few things I would see having to deal with.......
All things considered there are many more pluses with the triple axle than with a tandem for a heavy load. If you are going to be carrying a heavy load there are few other choices than to go with the triple.
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Snake_Ize
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09/12/08 06:29am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: How many new snowbirds this winter?
Retired on July 1, and going to Holiday cove in Bradenton area Jan 4. Sure looking forward to getting out of michigan for 3 Months in the winter. I hope I didn't make a mistake going to Holiday cove when they are remodling to become condo's.
Well if it's a mistake then I'll be sharing your pain also. We'll be there around the first of December until April. My daughter, SIL, and two granddaughters live in Bradenton. Newest granddaughter is a year old in December and we've only seen her once so it is going to be a treat.
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Snake_Ize
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09/08/08 05:50pm |
Snowbirds
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RE: New toy hauler - tying down a Gold Wing
The best way is to use a front wheel stand with two tiedowns in front and two in the rear. There are different ways to tie down the bike and not knowing what year your bike is it is difficult to say which way is best. I carried a '96 Wing for a couple of years but hesitate to give more info since your bike not have the same tie down areas mine did.
A better place to ask would be the Gold Wing forums where there are many who transport their bikes. An organization like the Gold Wing Road Riders Association is a great place to participate in.
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Snake_Ize
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09/03/08 06:27am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Anyone ever buy a RV in Canada and import it into the USA?
I bought a Bigfoot truck camper in '01 from Majors RV in Vernon, BC when the Canadian dollar was $1.65 to our $1. It was a breeze buying it. The dealer sets up the camper to meet US specs and you decide which border crossing you will be using. A broker will have all the paperwork ready at the border, you pick up the paperwork and present it to the border guards.
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Snake_Ize
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08/29/08 07:25am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Auxiliary Fuel Tank (Truck)
Northern Tool pretty much has the market for selling the RDS line of tanks. There is a company down in Santee that sells the RDS brand but they are marking them up pretty high. Your better off buying from Northern Tool if you like the RDS line. Transfer Flow is a nice tank, but pricey. I've been looking at the RDS real serious here lately and I'm going to the 91 gal model. That gives me 125 gallons of fuel. I hate stopping for fuel, its bad enough pulling over ever 30mins for the wife and cat to pee :B
Nationwide Wholesale Direct is cheaper than Northern Tool. The 91 gallon combo is $30 less and came direct to me from RDS.
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Snake_Ize
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08/14/08 07:00am |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Auxiliary Fuel Tank (Truck)
You may want to do a search on auxiliary tanks. There has been a lot written here about them. I have the 90 gallon RDS gravity fed model. Works great and much less expensive than the Transfer Flow.
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Snake_Ize
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08/13/08 07:23am |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Planning trip need direction assistance.
20 east to 9 is your best route.
The above Trailer Life route is just plain crazy. Not calling Hear-I-Am crazy but Trailer Life is just absurd. Use a Motor Carriers Atlas and keep it with you.
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Snake_Ize
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08/10/08 04:19pm |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Truckers Strike
Unless things have changed alot. A truck can run about 4 1/2 hours on 120 gallons. Can you imagine running for 7 days, and having to stop for fuel every 4 hours for fuel? not gonna happen. It is bad enough to have to stop every 9 hours. And unlike gas stations. there isn't a truck stop at every exit. and the drivers know where the cheapest fuel is, and try to get enough to make it to the next one.
you should also know. A trailertruck ain't much like a pickup truck. It don't notice a couple extra 1000lbs. After all. What's another 2 or 3000lbs, when your draggin 80,000 already. Many get the same milage loaded, or empty. Our's did.
I think your math is off a bit. Tractor trailers average 5.5 to 6 mpg. 120 gallons is enough fuel for about 660 to 720 miles or 10 to 12 hours of driving.
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Snake_Ize
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04/02/08 02:54pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Stop at RR crossings?
There is some good feed back here...well when I asked my farther in-law why he stops at RR crossings he really had no good answer...he just said that's what he does and always did...he also has opinion about GVW that I don't agree with but I won't go into that...lol
Thank you all for the feed back
Joe
Here is what the NY state regs say about it. Slow down to a speed which enables you to stop in time. Stopping at all crossings is unnecessary. If a stop is going to be made be sure to put the four way hazard flashes on well before the stop to avoid being rear ended.
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§1171. Certain vehicles must stop at all railroad grade crossings.
(a) The driver of any bus carrying passengers, of any school bus, of any motor vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of greater than ten thousand pounds that transports division 2.3 chlorine or is a cargo tank, whether loaded or empty, used to transport hazardous materials, as defined in section five hundred one-a of this chapter, of any motor vehicle required to be marked or placarded by either the United States department of transportation or the New York state department of transportation regulations or any vehicle carrying explosive substances or flammable liquids as a cargo or part of a cargo, of any crawler-type tractor, steam shovel, derrick, roller, or of any equipment or structure having a normal operating speed of ten or less miles per hour or a vertical body or load clearance of less than one-half inch per foot of the distance between any two adjacent axles or in any event of less than nine inches, measured above the level surface of a roadway, before crossing at grade any track or tracks of a railroad, shall stop such vehicle within fifty feet but not less than fifteen feet from the nearest rail of such railroad and while so stopped shall listen and look in both directions along such track for any approaching train, and for signals indicating the approach of a train, except as hereinafter provided, and shall not proceed until he can do so safely. After stopping as required herein and upon proceeding when it is safe to do so the driver of any said vehicle shall cross only in such gear of the vehicle that there will be no necessity for changing gears while traversing such crossing and the driver shall not shift gears while crossing the track or tracks.
(b) No stop need be made at any such crossing where a police officer or a traffic-control signal or sign directs traffic to proceed.
(c) Every motor vehicle used in commerce with a gross vehicle weight rating of greater than ten thousand pounds not subject to the requirements of subdivision (a) of this section shall upon approaching a railroad grade crossing, be driven at a rate of speed which will permit said motor vehicle to be stopped before reaching the nearest rail of such crossing, and shall not be driven upon or over such crossing until due caution has been taken to ascertain that the course is clear.
(d) In addition to the requirements of subdivisions (a) and (c) of this section, the driver of a commercial vehicle must check street-railway grade crossings within a business or residence district.
(e) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, every operator of a commercial motor vehicle shall obey a traffic control device or the directions of a police officer at a railroad grade crossing.
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Snake_Ize
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03/24/08 08:48am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: KZ Escalade Sportster 5'er 41 CKS
Mine was ordered with most options and had an MSRP of $101,000. The dealer took a little over 25% off the list price. So yeah, I think you can do better than $89,000.
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Snake_Ize
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02/15/08 04:44am |
Toy Haulers
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