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    Flying J now charging $10 dump fee

    FJ's are going to be Pilot Stations soon. Denny's restaruant will be handling the food part. About service I do not know, but I have had less in a Pilot station then in a fj. (and that hasn't been much) This was based on talking with the mangaer at the FJ station on Hwy 59, in New Caney...
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    Water Pump replacement info needed

    When I replaced our pump I took the time to move it. On the floor behine the basement wall. There was enough water line. It is now much easier to get to for servicing Bob
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    Water Pressure Regulator....Before or After?

    We were in an Oregon State park where high pressure destroy a good hose. Sometimes during the night and early morning hours the water pressure can change in some parks. Another park in La Grand, OR was around 100 lb. Some times the park people will tell you if it is high pressure system, but...
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    NEW ROAD Warrior

    The other day there was a motor home a spots not far us, (Livingston, TX, Rainbow's end). Then the other day I noticed a brand new Chev 3500 truck in front of the motor home. Was he planning on using that as a toad? A couple of days later the motor home was gone, and it is place was a bran...
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    Hensley Trailer Saver TS3 hitch info needed

    Tom Have been using Hensley Trailer Saver. Has auto air, two bags & slider. Have not use the slider, except to test. I did have a problem with some crushed wires when first used. The company took care of it and have not problems in over two years. We have towed a lot. I know it is...
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    We need recommendations for Very nice RV parks in Northern and Central California that allow 3 or 4 month stays.

    another one, I just thought of, River walk RV park. Can be kind of damp. On the northern coast just south of Fortuna, CA Bob
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    We need recommendations for Very nice RV parks in Northern and Central California that allow 3 or 4 month stays.

    Redding CA has a couple nice parks. One is Premier RV park. Close in and very nice. Trees help with some shade. JGW south of Redding about 5 or 6 miles. on the river and they have added more spaces. Bob
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    looking for an RV wash in North Houston

    I found the card. Owens Detailing Services 832-563-7712 They did a good job and what seems to be a fair price.
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    looking for an RV wash in North Houston

    you are too far from New Caney, Forest Retreat RV park. Give them a call 281 354 9888. there is a service that comes to the park and washes the RV ( I have misplaced their card) Their number is posted at the front desk and on a sign in front of the park.
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    near San Martin CA

    p/s breathing deep sometimes will help clear your sinus. The smell of garlic is everywhere
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    near San Martin CA

    RV parks We stay in Maple Leaf Rv on the other side of the freeway. Good test on getting the Big Horn in to parking spot. Just keep it slow and swing wide. never stayed at Uvas Pines, but looked it over and it looks nice. We plan to try Uvas Pines next time we are in Morgan Hill. Shadow...
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    New Bike Rack for Bighorn..

    bike cover Bob I found a BBQ cover at Wal-Mart. I works great. Helps keep the water off
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    Lippert Warranty Doesn't Care about safety!

    Beardedone We understand how you feel. broken springs, broken landing legs and dealers, Lippert and Heartland not wanting any more to do with a 2+ years trailer May-be life in SOB with out Lippert under our feet might be in order for us Bob
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    Police Harrassment

    more harassment 30 years of working the road. I was never good at harassment. I would often tell the complaining party that I would be more then willing to call one of the professional harasser. The office would always make sure there was a professional harasses on every shift.:angel:
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    Landing Gear Died

    springs, again My next project is the springs and hangers. Again. I turned, too sharp, some where, between California and Texas. (May-be) I bent the spring hangers. Springs leafs no longer line up. A large hammer might fix that. Question is how sharp of a turn is TOO sharp for the...
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