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RE: Gas TV for a year long trip
The new 7.3L gas with the 10 speed automatic should be a fantastic tow combination. Of course, a lot of folks won't touch an all new powertrain for the first year.
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theoldwizard1
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07/12/19 09:04pm |
Tow Vehicles
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6 people in an F350
Any doing it ? 2 adults, 4 children ages 7 - 11. Any way you can legally put the four kids in the back ?
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theoldwizard1
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07/12/19 03:21pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Does anyone make 'em anymore?
You are not going to find a camper that does not have electric setup, but that does not mean you have to use it !
Check out a Scamp or a Casita.
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theoldwizard1
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07/11/19 08:30pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Will I kill my mini-van?
If you are going to do this, get a cell phone app that works with a BlueTooth OBD-II dongle and monitor engine coolant and transmission fluid temperature.
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theoldwizard1
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07/09/19 06:44pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Go 5 miles over in Indiana and foreit your vehicle
These types of seizures have bee ruled unconstitutional and most law enforcement agencies have stopped this practice.
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theoldwizard1
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07/09/19 06:39pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: 100 amp service
Maybe he wants to bring his kiln along !
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theoldwizard1
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07/09/19 06:37pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Upper, lower, and heater hose replacement
KNOCK WOOD !
1998 E150, after 21 years, original hoses !
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theoldwizard1
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07/08/19 04:48pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Northern Michigan advice
The Upper Peninsula is a completely different experience. You should try it some time !
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theoldwizard1
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07/08/19 08:00am |
RV Parks, Campgrounds and Attractions
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RE: Xantrex vs Magnum
What ever brand you chose, go with a PURE SINE WAVE inverter. You appliances will appreciate it !
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theoldwizard1
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07/08/19 07:58am |
Do It Yourself Modifications and Upgrades (DIY)
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RE: Induction cooktop amps?
How many amps do these things pull? Assume you have to have special pots, flat bottom? We occasionally dry camp and run off 2 Honda 2000's.
Any counter top would likely draw less than 15A, 20A at most (homes typically have 15A breakers; newer home MAY have 20A breakers for the kitchen).
Good quality, flat bottom vast iron or steel. Even stainless steel pans with aluminum exterior cladding will work (the aluminum just spreads the heat faster).
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theoldwizard1
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07/07/19 06:19pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Duracell 6 volt batteries
They also sell the larger capacity 6 volt batteries like Sams offers but at a lower price, around $120
Can give the specs on the "large capacity" 6V battery ?
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theoldwizard1
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07/07/19 06:10pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: new westinghouse generator 3700/4500
In essence, they ARE THROW AWAY DEVICES, when they die they become huge doorstops unless you can find another junked one that doesn't have the same problem. You better be willing and able to diagnose, source parts and repair it yourself.
The exception to this seems to be Champion. Yes, they are made in China, but they have support and parts network in the US.
Not sure how you get parts for a HF generator.
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theoldwizard1
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07/07/19 06:03pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: (update bought Hankook tires)
When the first 13" Carlisle on my brand new boat trailer within less than a year, I had to buy what the tire store at the highway exit had.
Nanco
Inexpensive bias ply. I bought a second (and ultimately a third). They looked like brand new 10 years later.
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theoldwizard1
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07/06/19 07:53pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Fiberglass wall bubble
These problems are more related to no not enough glue that water intrusion. I have see whole sides loose and no water intrusion anywhere.
Maybe (but probably not likely) !
The problem is, until it is opened up, you won't know ! If it is a leak, and has been leaking for sometime, the cost of the repair could be huge ! The substrate is likely "organic" (luan plywood) which rots and mold when exposed to water.
Worst case, peel of some/most/all of the fiberglass, replace the rotten plywood, replace the roof. $$,$$$ !
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theoldwizard1
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07/06/19 07:48pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Lion Safari UT - new tech battery, not cheap
I would probably buy a Battle Born if I had that much money. Better reputation and it has a built in battery management system.
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theoldwizard1
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07/06/19 07:40pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Duracell 6 volt batteries
FYI, Duracell golf cart batteries are manufactured by East Penn which sells under multiple brands including Deka.
Costco sell Interstate golf cart batteries. About the same (good) quality and about the same price.
The "king of the hill" is probably Trojan. They are much more expensive and will not necessarily last that much longer.
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theoldwizard1
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07/06/19 07:36pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Researching Generators
Thank you for the responses. I've looked at the Champion 3500 dual fuel and like it thus far.
If you are planning on running it off the your LP tanks, it run them down quickly. Did you watch that video I linked ? I know it was a Predator, but that Champion is going to weigh about as much. At my age, I could not hoist one of those up into the bed of a pickup !
That got me thinking, can I run the AC via the generator and run the refrigerator off the inverter like I do when traveling?
Not without some significant rewiring.
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theoldwizard1
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07/06/19 04:17pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Need Tires - Planning Ahead for Travel Trailer Purchase
You could get by with a P/XL rated tire but if you put on significant miles, a LT tire will yield much more tire life and at the same time have more excess load capacity than you mound ever use with a 1/2 ton.
XL or LT have stiffer walls and besides more miles, they help reduce sway. Go with LT !
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theoldwizard1
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07/06/19 04:01pm |
Towing
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RE: Generator
I bought their 2200 watt model. Used it for two weeks at Quartzsite and took it back.
Why ?
It is rated at 2000 STARTING watts and only 1600 running watts.
https://shop.harborfreight.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/6/2/62523_zzz_500_1.jpg height=480 width=500
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theoldwizard1
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07/06/19 06:32am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Researching Generators
Watch this video Westinghouse iGen2500 Vs Predator 3500
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theoldwizard1
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07/06/19 06:26am |
Tech Issues
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