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RE: I Bought Too Much Truck
"You are correct that most TT or bumper pulls can be pulled with a SRW truck because there TW is relatively small.
It's when you get into 5'ers and TC's that the pin weight and payload becomes a bigger factor that can exceed the ability of a SRW truck." I agree with the weight issue as most 5ers weight a lot and also demand more of everything from sometimes 6 tires to much more fuel.
A TT like ours has an exceptional amount of room (especially for two people). There is also a nice feature that I have a top the truck that holds a lot.
We have been doing the for many years and have seen those with 5ers that also hold two motorcycles and a couple canoes and till has the good wife driving a separate car with the dogs. To each their own, have a great time as you only go by once, enjoy the ride.
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tomman58
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03/12/23 12:41pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: I Bought Too Much Truck
We see so many folks with dually trucks and wonder how many folks require them. We have always hauled our Jayco 39' travel trailers. I also know we load it to the teeth for our 6 to 7 thousand mile winter trips across the US. I never wanted a 5th wheel as I never cared for the bed and bath up stairs. ( figured after a few beers I might be falling down as well as up ,LOL) Bottom line never had any towing issues and we do put on the miles. I will say any 250 is a great riding towing machine and my GMC loaded with all leather seats, crew cab, short box is wonderful for my long hauls.
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tomman58
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03/12/23 08:54am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Brevard County Florida camping fee changes
We stay in Fl all winter and have done so for years. Yes, it is snowbird time and your state make mega-millions by us being here. We stay in the less populated areas and drive to the others and put up with gobs of traffic and hour long waits for restaurants. Get over it, we don't like the higher costs for living the winter here but it is better than snow. Half of Canada is down here, surprised you aren't grieving that!
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tomman58
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01/30/23 02:54pm |
RV Parks, Campgrounds and Attractions
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RE: Best big rig campgrounds around east side of yellowstone
Each year we traveled from Detroit area to Las Vegas to Tucson Az then on to boloxi and Fl. We stayed at or near casinos every time many were just a small charge if any and a lot of times being a returning customer we got free meals and other comps. Casinos have the best security, wifi, and entertainment. Michigan offers great camp grounds in the upper at the casinos there.
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tomman58
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01/21/23 09:20am |
RV Parks, Campgrounds and Attractions
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RE: Tampa RV Show
We went the last few times and unless you want to look at RV's it is a waste of time IMO. Nothing worth the trip in the non RV dealer displays. And no good seminars/talks.
The whole show is for folks looking to buy. Anymore then that is just a few new vendors.
As I stated earlier I was lucky to talk to one of the main engineers, got real lucky on that one.
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tomman58
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01/09/23 01:25pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Daytime Running Lights.
Are those the lights that always blind me when coming toward me? Always wonder what kind of death wish the driver has, that he wants to blind me coming toward him such that I may accidentally drift over into his lane and hit him head on!
Just curious.
Those driving lights are not the culprit here it is those newer cars and trucks with the latest headlights. I have a larger problem with those that think " I can see out it isn't that dark yet" well you may see and will see my rig but I might not see you if I pass and it looks clear but has someone not putting their lights on or their DRLs.
WE winter in Fl and here it seems worse.
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tomman58
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12/31/22 08:37am |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: RV Fuel Issues & Prices - Post 'Em Here!
Put in for our electric Blazer and the waiting begins. The government is taking a positive step toward the grid and refuel stations, I am ready. California looks toward liquid hydrogen which is even cheaper and safe.
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tomman58
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11/14/22 01:10pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: New to traveling
I will always remember doing an Apache popup with 2 kids. I admire the fortitude of those with more than 2. I think I would have to have a tent for the older ones. Good luck with your choice. One thing we did as we approached our first trailer was to go to parks and talk to those doing what we we looking to do.
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tomman58
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10/26/22 07:44am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: How many of you own an EV?
I tryed to get the Cadillac but they sold out to employees before going to their list of potential buyers. They sent me emails asking if I wanted a 2024. At 75 I don't order cars 2 years in advance. I will try for the Blazer. I don't want a little car they are to hard to get in and out of for us older folks. Bu7ild it and I'll buy it. I did lease a Volt once that was a great little car gas over electric. but rarely needed the gas in the city and free charging at the casino.
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tomman58
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09/11/22 08:12am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: California to Ban the Sale of New Gasoline Cars by 2035
We had a Volt once, loved it. I tried to buy the Cadillac but the earliest I could get in line is 2024. I have always had American cars and trucks but looks like I may go to VW for electric, time will tell.
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tomman58
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08/25/22 07:07am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: RV wind deflectors do they work we will see
Most trailers today that are in the 30+ footage and are not 5ers are sloped in the front and do well with head winds and winds in general. As for mileage going west always has less mpgs most always a headwind. Fro checking mpg do it going east for a feel good moment.
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tomman58
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08/02/22 08:19am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Diesel fuel prices … how is that affecting your RV travel ?
when I retired 15 years ago I did a retirement cost analysis. One of the costs I took into my driving and traveling costs was diesel fuel. I allotted $5.00 a gallon. Looks like the chickens have come to roost, no big deal. I must've driven hundreds of thousand miles by now.
Planning Prevents Panic.......................
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tomman58
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06/12/22 08:00am |
RV Lifestyle
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RE: Getting gas with long trailer?
I always believed in the 3 "Ps"
PLANNING
PREVENTS
PANIC.
Case closed
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tomman58
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04/13/22 07:24am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Getting gas with long trailer?
temporarily unhook the trailer. Extra work is good for the
Not worthy of even a thought
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tomman58
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04/07/22 07:57pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Getting gas with long trailer?
think every flying J has a set of gas pumps separate from the normal gas ones for RVs and such. I always had a problem with their pricing even though we got diesel . I've seen motorhomes having to disconnect their toads to do pumps. Good luck
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tomman58
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04/07/22 07:33am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: RV Fuel Issues & Prices - Post 'Em Here!
Love the extra mileage
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tomman58
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04/01/22 05:51pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: RV Fuel Issues & Prices - Post 'Em Here!
Left the TT in Florida, went from 9 mpg to 22. 68mph to 80 mph. Now I can yell at the other folks and their TT, Mh, fivers for going slow and forcing the Truckers into my high speed lane so they can pass the TT etc.......
Have a good trip home folks and hope the pesky virus goes away .
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tomman58
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04/01/22 05:50pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Butt splice connector to join 10 gauge to 12 gauge wire?
Looks like they lost or tossed my last note so I'll try again. After 55 years as an electrician, making thousands of joints from 12 volts to 13,800 volts I can say I never soldered a joint or termination. I am reasonably sure all those plants, commercial buildings and homes are still there and likely have had zero issues in my joints and terms.
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tomman58
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03/29/22 07:15am |
Tech Issues
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