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First destination
I have a question for well travelled rvers. I am retiring in less than a month, and the DW and I would like to go somewhere and set for a least a month doing nothing but sight seeing and recuperating from 37 years of employment, thankgiving, christmas and all the other pressures of living. Could someone suggest a place to go camping in south texas or at least some place warmer than memphis, tn.? Thanks
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Jpa5807
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11/23/07 09:15am |
Full-time RVing
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RE: Remco lube pumps
I talked to a crane operator who routinely tows a ford f-150 truck with auto transmission. Heater on full and window cracked open to let out the heat. 75000 miles and no problems. What does a lube pump cost? Lube pump cost- few gallons of gas, which is best?
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Jpa5807
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11/20/07 02:21pm |
Dinghy Towing
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RE: Where to find used tow dolly?
U-haul sells their tow dollys from time to time. Don't know about the prices
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Jpa5807
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11/20/07 01:53pm |
Dinghy Towing
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RE: Ford truck towing
He didn't say how much oil he had used but he acted like it was no problem to him at all. All the miles idling would be hot miles so it probably doesn't hurt the engine. Oil is still moving everwhere.
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Jpa5807
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11/20/07 01:48pm |
Dinghy Towing
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RE: Ford truck towing
Also the ford truck was a automatic. The window was left cracked open to let out the heat.
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Jpa5807
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11/20/07 08:46am |
Dinghy Towing
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Ford truck towing
A while back a crane operator where I am employed said that the truck that he pulls behind his crane when going to different work sites is left running, in neutral, with the heater on high to dissipate the heat. The truck was a full size 2004 ford f-150. What do you all think of this method of pulling whatever car you have? He said he has pulled the truck about 75000 miles with no transmission trouble.
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Jpa5807
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11/20/07 07:12am |
Dinghy Towing
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electric brakes
Perhaps I didn't post the original question in the right forum, it doesn't show up as a new thread. Anyway my question was why is there no mention of installing electric brakes on the back of a dinghy. One reply was that there was a system being developed that would work electronically to apply the brakes. The antilock brakes would be a problem but it should be possible. Any thoughts?
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Jpa5807
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11/11/07 09:14pm |
Dinghy Towing
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RE: Kwikee steps chattering
The quikeee steps have a worm and round gear arrangement. You probably have a broken tooth on the round gear. You can buy individual parts for your steps. I repaired my gearbox without much trouble. Rv surplus salvage sells new steps for about $150.
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Jpa5807
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11/09/07 01:43pm |
Tech Issues
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Supplemental brake systems
I never see mention of converting rear car brakes to electric brakes. The antilock system would be a matter to handle but the basic setup seems rather simple. Any thoughts about this?
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Jpa5807
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11/09/07 11:22am |
Dinghy Towing
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RE: Supplemental Brake Systems - update 8/7/06
Hi, I have been reading this forum a lot lately and I want to ask everyone why isn't there any mention of installing electric brakes on the rear of a dinghy in place of the regular hydraulic brakes. It would be a simple conversion it would seem with a controller under the dash for everyday driving and another controller in the motorhome when towing. Adjust the setting and the electric brakes would operate just like regular. Am I missing anything about this? Antilock brakes on the toad would be a issue in the conversion but I'm sure could be handled. Any thoughts?
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Jpa5807
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11/07/07 09:39pm |
Dinghy Towing
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