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Wife will be retiring this October and we are planning a trip to AZ next January to take in the Quartzite show and the Barrett Jackson auction. Our plan is to stay in the Scottsdale area and work from there. Looking at RvParksReviews it seems that most of the parks are large parking lots with...

I monitor the spare on the trailer just because I had an extra sending unit......Does eliminate crawling under the trailer! Agree with the idea of an air compressor..... I have an air chuck coming off the truck air system and a stand alone ViAir 480c compressor in the truck box that is a 200...

Just my opinion, but, I think that the 5th wheel trailers have out grown pick ups. It seems that they just keep getting longer and heavier. Over the years I have had the opportunity to tow trailers of all sizes and types with various tow vehicle, and the bigger the truck the better. The...

In Texas I was "legal" with a Class C license with my one ton Dodge and BC, but just barely. When I upgraded to the Sport Chassis of course I was required to obtain the Class A non CDL. In Texas if you have a one ton dually and a BC, Bighorn, Cyclone or Landmark you will im most cases need the...

Good time to buy the Route-1 (USA) low clearance POI database now available to download. There is also a data set available for Canada. Right now they are offering a 25% discount on the yearly and lifetime subscriptions. This is the largest database of clearance heights that I have found and...

Check with TST..... they run specials from time to time with exteded warranties etc. Great products with some of the best customer service you will find!

I am concerned reading all the posts about new HL products have such poor quality control and workmanship. Seems that instead of buying up new lines like Thor, they might be better off addressing issues with the lines currently being produced.

The following product review states that this adapter is limited to 30 amps. Would this not be a problem if trying to run two ACs? PRODUCT OVERVIEW Model # G30AM450AF Internet # 202669079 Mighty Cord 30 Amp to 50 Amp RV adapter cord. Adapts 30 Amp generator for use with 50 Amp RV cord...

2006 Freightliner M2.... Caterpillar C9 linked to an Allison 6 speed.

My wife will be retiring this October so we will then be on the road a lot more, not full time but we will be taking much longer trips. In anticipation of this, we started looking at our options about a year ago. We really like our BC and it meets all our needs. The problem that we faced was...

Has anyone seen this basecampmanual and if so what are your thoughts? The fellow that created it is in Germany so I am a bit skeptical. I have played with base camp, but just have not had the time to sit down and really try to use it. Having a good manual that could be read might shorten the...

Excellant advice! You can never train enough when it comes to fire arms.

I try to never be "paranoid". but I do my best to always be prepared to handle any sitiuation that may arise. “Don't hit at all if it is honorably possible to avoid hitting; but never hit soft!” ― Theodore Roosevelt

I use the same set up as Duane.....with the same results and would agree with everything he said about variables and when to be concerned.

I have one camera mounted on the headache rack of the FL that I use to help connect to the trailer. I really like the camera assist for hooking up, other than that, IMHO, they are just a distraction. If I am concerned about backing into a space or whatever, I just would not trust the view of a...

Vince.....Same thing happened to me! All set to do my driving test for the Class A when the inspector informed me that my trailer inspection had expired. She had done all the pre-trip inspections, lights,air brake checks etc. when this was discovered. Called the shop that I use to do work on...

Ray, Enjoyed meeting you and Lin a couple years ago in Fredericksburg. You have helped a lot of folks throught the forum and it is appreciated. Hope you guys enjoy taking it easy! Randy

We have been "vacation time" campers for the last 40 years. Due to restrictions of time, I have always planned, well actually over planned, every detail of our trips. I always use everything I can find to plan a trip and of course always make reservations, even for overnight stays! Now that I...

I have talked to a number of people who use cheap vegetable oil in the tanks to lubricate the valves. Good friend that has a motohome swears by this, and does it twice a year. He empties his tanks and then pours in two cups of oil, after which, he cycles the valves a few times. I have opened...

Back a number of years ago when we lived in Florida, we would camp over Thanksgiving weekend. There was a group of 5 families that would drive from Jacksonville up to Georgia for the Holiday. Each family brought sides and deserts and we smoke a turkey.....some of our best tris, and they were...

I've had very good luck with those tires, but only on my pickups. Have not used the LT tires on the BC, I have had excellant service with the Carlisle Radial Trail RH, but my coach is not as heavy as yours. Good luck with your new tires!

If you really think you need some extra cooling when the frig is off for travel....I guess you could use a couple of the re-freezable "Blue Ice" units. They would not leave the mess that the melted ice would. For normal travel, for us 300 mile and / or 6 hours, the frig maintains a cool enough...

I was looking at it wrong..... I was adding the difference in each tire together, when in reality it would only be the 1.2" difference...... Smaller so I guess it will not make that much of a difference1

I have looked at the Micelin XPS Rib tires, but I am concerned about the clearance between the tires. The 235/80R16 tires have an overall diameter of 30.8 inches. The XPS Rib is a 235/85 tire and has an overall diameter of 32 inches. So by installing these I would move my tires 2 inches...

Bret....I agree, that the system is flawed at best! I was told by one RV lot that inspections on RVs had to be done at RV dealers and included brake checks and checks of the propane system for gas leaks. That would be more of an inspection, but in this case it was just another way for the...

Never been interested in the Toy Haulers. That being said, have been looking into ways to load a bike onto the deck of the Freightliner......the Alfa might be the answer! Really like what I have read about this unit, can't wait to get to walk through one. We reallhy like our BC, but have not...

Guess we are lucky......as far as I know, any place doing the vehicle safety inspection can also do the trailer. What upsets me is the fact that the trailer inspection is basically checking that your lights work, then you pay your money and head down the road! That is all they have ever...

Nice job on the sign! We sure do miss the fall since moving away from the Midwest. Travel Safe!

from what I have been told, you will.not have to worry about an inspection until it is time to 're-register your vehicle. The inspection stations will give you proof of inspection that you will provide just like your insurance when you register. I am sure that eventually the will get their...

Good chance that the Volvo bed was built by Larry Herrin in Kilgore, TX. He built a bed for my Dodge and did the bed modifications and installed the air hitch on the FL. While we were there getting the Dodge bed installed, he had 3 Volvos in his shop installing the Smart Car lifts on the beds...

I know of a couple of people that are using the Sailun tires and they have had excellant performance from them. Check them often and watch you pressures and you should be a Happy Camper :)

Bill.... Really like you bed lights! I had done something very similar on my previous truck prior to having the Hauler Bed built. They also work great in truck bed tool boxes... fit nicely in the folds of the aluminum for good lighting. Nice job!

My wife will be retiring in 10 months. Our plan is to do the Alaska trip during the summer of 2016, so we are starting to put things together. We will be towing our BC with a Freightliner M2 with a Trailer Saver air hitch, so I know I will have enough truck. Both tanks full of diesel, I carry...

I knew that was probaly what you meant....Just giving you a bad time! When we purchased our BC in 09, we were just doing short trips so I left them on keeping a close eye on them. Did 4 or 5 trips close to home then stored unit for the winter..... the next spring I replaced them, just felt...

Which month is the 23rd month? :confused: :)

Trace, I totally agree with you. In MHO that does not make much sense and seems like a bad investment move to me. Kept my last truck for over 13 years and 175k on the clock before I sold it to move to a MDT.

I've seen the strips, multi color with control for about $25 on eBay. What I want to do is mount the strip on my awning roller. Found track that is only 1/4" in depth with a clear cover on the internet. My idea was to mount that to the tube and then slide the light strip in. We use our...

19 degrees this morning in Lubbock, TX :eek: :( :eek:

Thanks for positng. When at home we have the fax machine, but this will come in handy when on the road. Travel Safe!

While in Fredericksburg, TX last couple of weeks, ther was a couple with a 60's era Shasta trailer. They had completely refurbished it and had decorated and equiped it with products from the era. Really nice to see these old RVs being saved from the junk piles and put back into use.