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RE: I-75 in GA - Accident Prone
Just over a year ago, our 1st time in Georgia, we were going south on I-75 about halfway between the northern border and Dalton. We were just passing a weigh station, driving in the center lane when all of a sudden maybe 100 feet ahead a small SUV ricocheted off the center wall, hit the strip of grass between the freeway and the weigh station's entrance ramp, rolled over at least once, dirt flying everywhere, and then landed on its wheels. It was all finished as we passed by. No idea what caused it. I looked in my mirror and saw cars pulling over to assist (maybe one of them was involved).
I bought a dashcam after that trip.
JK
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JKJavelin
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12/15/20 07:23am |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Remembrances of vacuum tube days
I sure don't miss the electrical shock you can get from those tubes if you didn't ground them (yes, with the TV unplugged). I got it several times.
JK
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JKJavelin
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12/12/20 02:54pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: Vaccine being ships first shots within 24 hours
FWIW, I happened to see my cardiologist 2 days ago and I asked him. He figures they won't get to me until April. I'm 65 with heart disease.
JK
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JKJavelin
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12/12/20 02:39pm |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Great time to Sell Your RV!
What about the ones that owe way more than they'll get for it?
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JKJavelin
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12/08/20 01:07pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Wisconsin recommendation?
www.sunrvresorts.com/resorts/midwest/wisconsin/fond-du-lac-east-koa/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=yext#
Some friends of ours have a seasonal site here, just starting this year and scouted the whole area. They like it.
JK
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JKJavelin
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12/07/20 09:46am |
RV Parks, Campgrounds and Attractions
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RE: Dump Station Observations
don't put your trash bags in the first trash receptacle you find in the nearest town. As for trash, I seem to always be able to find something. The standard trash cans at gas stations will hold a 13 gallon trash bag, provided they're not already full and you can pull the top off. Also, I've never been arrested for using the McDonald's trash bins in Quartzsite.
There's a free public refuse transfer station just north of Q that's open most days.
JK
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JKJavelin
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12/04/20 07:18am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Hitch reccomendations
Well, the 2 most common autoslides are the Pullrite and the Demco. I have the Demco 18k and have had no issues. My trailer is about 11.5k- 12k loaded and have over 30k miles of towing on this hitch in 3.5 years. I just replaced the pivot pin for the jaws because it had a little wear spot on it. That's it.
JK
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JKJavelin
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11/28/20 07:12am |
Towing
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RE: Water Filtration
If it's a 'Go' these guys have extended their Black Friday sale through today. 25% off.
At checkout enter: BlackFriday25
www.rvwaterfilterstore.com/rv-water-filters-and-systems-rv-water-filter-store
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JKJavelin
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11/28/20 06:57am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: RV Lock
40% off everything...Today only.
www.rvlock.com/?_ke=eyJrbF9lbWFpbCI6ICJqa2phdmVsaW5AbWlsd3BjLmNvbSIsICJrbF9jb21wYW55X2lkIjogIlZmZDZpayJ90
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JKJavelin
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11/27/20 06:50am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: DEF Math
Understanding DEF date code. Not obvious.
DEF date cide
This is why I tend to not buy Peak. WAY too cryptic date code. Why not just use a date?
JK
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JKJavelin
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11/26/20 06:58am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Battery Location on Highlander HF350H Toy Hauler
Don't know about the Highlander, but all the other Open Range rigs have them in the front compartment with flexible plastic vent tubes going down to the covers- one on the left, one on the right. Covers are screwed down.
JK
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JKJavelin
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11/23/20 07:09am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Solar Tax Credit
This is one of several websites promoting it:
www.solar-electric.com/learning-center/save-money-on-rv-solar-with-the-federal-solar-tax-credit/
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JKJavelin
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11/21/20 05:16pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Solar Tax Credit
Yes, I googled it first and didn't see a clear answer, that's why I thought I'd see if anyone here with a trailer/fifth wheel had done it.
Somehow I have doubts that a beaurocrat on the phone will understand the difference between a motorhome and a fifth wheel. But I might have to find out.
JK
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JKJavelin
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11/21/20 01:46pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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Solar Tax Credit
I had a complete solar system installed in Quartzsite earlier this year and I have since found out that the IRS has a 26% tax credit for solar installations on your primary or secondary residence. They accept an rv as a second residence, but I've seen references to motor homes and mobile homes, not travel trailers or fifth wheels. I've also seen descriptions by others that a dwelling with a bed, toilet and stove as acceptable.
Anybody have any experience with this? We spend considerable time 'living' in our rig.
JK
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JKJavelin
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11/21/20 11:14am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: New 2021 Host Cascade
What a beauty!
Don't apologize for what YOU want. Enjoy!
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JKJavelin
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11/21/20 06:57am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Reservations
We usually call ahead a few hours, but even then they are sometimes full, especially Passport America campgrounds. It's nice knowing your destination is confirmed.
JK
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JKJavelin
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11/17/20 06:58am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: will a flat tire cause my fifth wheel to lean
I must be extremely naive....
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JKJavelin
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11/17/20 06:40am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Looking at '17 3500 Ram
JK have you ever weighed your rear axle loaded? I am betting you are over-inflating for your load.
Sure, I go to the scale a couple times a year. In June the rear axle was 6780, and the RAWR is 7000.
I believe the Firestone chart would call for 75 lbs, so I wouldn't say I'm out of line.
Wow, 6,780# on the rear axle with a 5er that has a GVWR of 12,485#, what else do you carry in the bed. Our 5we is a bit over weight, and carries a pin of 2,700#, never had the rear axle on the 2001 Ram near 6,000# with a heavy in bed tool box.
LOL... not a lot! 100 lb Champion generator, that's it.
OK- my Demco autoslide with puck adapter is about 310lbs and my pin weight is 2840, so about 3250 in the bed.
If interested, here's my weights with pretty full tanks and plenty of beer in the front closet.
Front axle- 5140
Rear axle - 6780
Trailer axles- 9200
Total- 21,120
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JKJavelin
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11/13/20 07:47am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Looking at '17 3500 Ram
JK have you ever weighed your rear axle loaded? I am betting you are over-inflating for your load.
Sure, I go to the scale a couple times a year. In June the rear axle was 6780, and the RAWR is 7000.
I believe the Firestone chart would call for 75 lbs, so I wouldn't say I'm out of line.
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JKJavelin
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11/13/20 06:54am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: settle an arguement
Hi all,
My husband and I are having a discussion about getting a 5th wheel. We currently have a TT but I've heard that a 5th is easier to tow. As I have not driven this TT, and I need to learn as we are not spring chickens, I was looking for something to make the drive easier for me.
Anyway, we have a 2015 F350, single rear wheel, crew cab, 4x4, 6.2 gasser. I say we should look at 5ths that are 10,000 or below. He says we can go higher. What is the formula again for determining weight?
Thanks!
You don't give any numbers about your TT, but your gas engine might feel quite underpowered towing a fifth wheel. A general rule of thumb has been over 10,000 lbs = diesel truck. And I learned the hard way.
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JKJavelin
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11/12/20 12:49pm |
Tow Vehicles
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