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    Motorcycle racing, ATVs, water/snow skiing, sky diving

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  1. Check with US Rider. It's intended for equestrians - folks who have hay-burners. However, there is *NO* requirement to own or to have a horse with you for service. The only caveat is the service is not available to commercial horse transporters. They will tow (render service) to/for whatever vehicle you are driving - with or without a horse. They are the only ERS that will transport live animals. When I had a question about the above I received both an e-mail and snail-mail from the director....as well as an option to call her directly (which I did). BTW - At least one SKP with an HDT (and on that forum) has US Rider as his ERS.
  2. Larry Ziegler (sp=?) - commonly referred to as "Larry Z". NO Thanks, Larry! "Thanks" evaporated after one (or more) of Larry's conversions were a bit "fly by night" - and discovered after the fact by the owner/s. (front brakes in-op!). Some of the folks (Jack Mayer) on the HDT form can elaborate if desired - as it was all posted (which may have been lost when the forum was re-designed)...😕 BTW: Larry even had a "How To" conversion guide available for sale. .
  3. Don't think anyone mentioned - visit the *HDT forum* (here) for more of the xln't info you already received - as well as friendly advice and questions answered. ie: talk to the folks who own & drive HDTs and (usually) tow long & heavy 5ths. 😉
  4. Does anyone have any experience with a "side-by-side" trike, meaning it seats two persons. I've seen it advertised in a magazine (forget which)? Apparently intended for campgrounds, car shows, etc. Kinda like a pedal style trike bicycle.
  5. "....got to see". Seeing is believing - but not bidding, LOL. Deserves to be in the/a RV museum! .
  6. Had the owner read the Owner's Manual - he would/should have known! He needs to hire Glenn West for an expert welding "fix". Now it's like the Doublemint Gum add..... "Double your pleasure, double your fun - have TWO trucks instead of just one!" 😁
  7. The recipient of the citation will never know if the LEO will go to court or not - until the recipient enters a plea. Most will simply pay the fine. The LEO won't be "knocked of" (??) if he/she doesn't show up. "John" (won't use his full name) the LEO I referred to in my post was a "by the book" officer in a city of 100K residents. If the speed limit was 45 mph, it was 45 mph - not 46! All the safety personnel knew who he was and how he enforced the law. It was also probably why the PD never moved him to some other assignment. Most people who are/were cited did not want to take the time off from work to go to court - which would require two sessions (to enter a plea, then to go to trial). Judges often "side" with the LEO - even if they think it's "heavy-handed" (driver's attitude?) However, *some* judges will/would accept an "explanation" (ex: the speedo thing), without entering a plea or the need to go to trial - and dismiss the citation. Some may insist on a plea - they want the full story. (It is/was a coin toss then and now!) Note: Currently - To eliminate the above, a person pleading not guilty to a traffic citation will be charged for the court and/or jury costs of he/she loses his/her case. Another example of "John's" style of enforcement - direct from one of his fellow LEO's, I'll call "Bob". Bob was exiting the 405 fwy in Orange County CA on his way to work. He was driving his personal car. The freeway exit is actually in the adjoining city. Bob saw the Motor Officer observing the off-ramp exit - sitting in the adjoining city's jurisdiction....presumably to see if motorists made a full stop at the stop sign. Bob was surprised when the Motor Officer (John) "lit him up"!! Once at the passenger side of the Bob's car, John realized it was another officer from his jurisdiction (rather than a "civilian"). Bob told John -in no uncertain terms- what he thought of him - AND - that he had made a complete stop - no matter who was providing enforcement! The above was related to me by Bob when he was completing some reports in the station where I worked. I had asked him what he thought of John. Needless to say is was *NOT* flattering - and I can only wonder what "blue" words were exchanged at the off-ramp location........as Bob added, "that S*B knew d**n well who I was, but had his hand on his holster". BTW - When you were a "youngster" (under legal drinking age with new tyres on your "hot-rod" LOL) and were stopped for some infraction but had ...oops beer in the car - did the LEO order you to open the contents of the six-pack and pour it in the gutter - or did he "confiscate" it under the guise of "evidence"....and let you go "this one time"? My opinion: Some folks sure lived sheltered lives!
  8. It (usually) all depends on: The officer, the "offender's attitude", but most importantly how "grievous" the infraction. I have LEO friends and relatives employed (or retired from): Los Angeles County Sheriff, Los Angeles City (LAPD), Orange County Sheriff (CA), and various cities in L.A. and O.C. (which have their own PDs). I don't personally know any CHP officers - but when the So.CA freeways are *not* congested (like rush hours) - speeds may be in the range of 75 to 80 mph (in a posted 65). *If* the CHP had enough units they could write "greetings" all day long. However, if you're not the "point man" they usually have more important things to do. If you're obeying the posted limit - better mover over!! Late 1990's - in the San Bernardino Mountains, on a two-lane twisting highway, the local CHP officer would cite if you "drifted" even one wheel over the double yellow! He told a guy I know who was cited - he even purchased his own radar gun (as the CHP didn't issue them). My OC County Sheriff neighbor said during the pandemic, the CHP had stopped issuing "routine" citations - never knew if that was fact or rumor. In the jurisdiction where I was employed, there was an officer who was known (even by his fellow LEOs) who would write his own mother for that 5mph over. (He actually wrote his supervisor's wife for a minor infraction!) Another would sit about 150 ft past an intersection in his cruiser (plainly visible from the road) - radar-ing the cars that passed. At one time we asked him how much leeway he gave the speeders. Ans: "I only write them for 15mph over the limit as they never go to court.....and I can still write as many as I have time for!" Another motor officer who regularly came into our FS to use the computer, arrived one day about 15 minutes after his shift started. One of the guys "pulled his chain", saying: "aren't you supposed to be out writing citations?" Ans: I've been on duty for 15 minutes and I've already written ten!" How'd you do that? "I left the station, went to Main St & Pacific Coast Highway, pulled up next to a car with 5 guys in it. No seat belts on. Pulled them over for a warning. The driver was a smart azz, so all five were cited. While I was putting my ticket book away, I noticed they drove down PCH, about two blocks, pulled over on the inland side of the busy highway, and proceeded to J-walk across - for five more!" Could go on and on.... as lots of LEOs -especially motor officers - spend a lot of time in Fire Stations to "use the facilities" and/or a desk for paper work. **Dec. 29, 2022. Rest in Peace, Riverside County CA Sheriff's Deputy, Motor Officer Isaiah Cordero. (Killed in the line of duty during a traffic stop by a 3-strike offender who should have been in jail.) ~
  9. User Beware!! Mr Heater ("Portable Buddy"): I rarely used my new 4K to 9K btu Mr Heater (single propane canister, but can hook up to 20# supply). Early on I ran it a few times on the 1# propane bottles. Worked fine. I had ordered the recommended propane filter and the hose recommended (and supplied) by the mfgr for 20# tank. (Supposedly supply hoses from sources other than Mr. Heater are inferior. OK - no big deal, what's one more!?) Fast forward to first use with a 20# tank. Brand new, never been used filter - attached to inlet on Mr. Buddy. My bad - didn't check it (the filter) with soap & water for leakage. I should add, I *always* do that with the bottles on my RV. Long story short - the filter leaked *at the seam* around the middle. Yikes!! Looked like an F-15 on afterburner!! Fortunately - after big eyes - I quickly shut off the supply - and the Mr Heater only suffered some melted plastic. Yes, I checked the filter later (without "ignition") The seam was indeed the source of the leak. My error (for not testing for leakage) but adios Mr. Heater! Beside HDTs, some folks use the "Webasto" (and Chinese brands) of diesel heaters - with the unit *outside* a tent or garage. Hot air duct to inside, combustion & exhaust takes place outside. Many videos on You Tube. ~
  10. Havasu is the Easter Break (and many other times of the year) "party spot" like parts of Florida for the college crowd/s. "Playing in the water" is like a day at the ZOO. The folks I know who live in Havasu - usually go elsewhere mid-summer due to the heat, and NEVER play in the water during party times! Other than that - nice place.
  11. Ingenious....but - Yes....it is a "Design for Disaster! Curious: Did the original poster (the other RV forum) indicate where (what state) it was in when observed? ~
  12. Special thanks to the park staff & residents! Get well wishes to your wife for a "special -and rapid- mend" - for a special person! Lastly - please post the brand of the 22" wide wheel chair - for RV use by others who may need one. Also - folks needing a wheelchair at their *sticks and bricks* home - be advised the "normal" width of a "standard" wheelchair is 27 inches wide. Many tract homes will have 28" wide doors for the bathrooms. Sounds like it should fit, right? (Darn "bean counter" designers!). Unfortunately - *NOT*. The width of the opening will be about 26 inches (or less) due to the framing AND the edge of the door when it's open. Consequently (through actual experience) a 24" wide wheel chair is the minimum width which will fit. Soooo - Buyer beware! - measure doorway openings *before* placing an order. Don't forget to include the edge of the door in that measurement! Common "inexpensive" brands, (eg: Drive) do have 24" chairs available without going to "extra cost" versions. ~
  13. "run the truck, titled as an RV, across to see what they do". Depends on who is handling "whatever" border chores! Maybe just Ag - maybe not. It's like the truck scales in CA for pickups. CA residents "may" be required to stop (depending on GVW rating, or if the truck has a utility body or stake bed in place of a standard pickup bed - in spite of the sign/s "no pickups"! It all depends on how busy "they" (CHP) are - as well as the person/s working at the time. However, out of state license plates, no need to stop. .
  14. A doctor just concluded a physical on an Italian gentleman, and commented, "Mr Giluiano you're in remarkable health for a man of 72! How old was your father when he passed away?" Mr G: Who said my father was dead? He's 87 years old, healthy as a horse. We both start off our day with a glass of vino, play a round of golf - then stroll down to the topless beach to look at the girls!" Doc: "Sorry for that mistake. Well, so how old was your grandfather when he died?" Mr. G: Who said my nonno is dead?? - He's 102 years old, and still in wonderful health!" Smiling Doc: "And I suppose he played a round of golf with you this morning?" Mr. G: "He usually plays golf with us every morning.....but he couldn't today." Doc: "Ahhh.......Why not?" Mr. G: "He was getting married!" Exasperated Doc: "WHY would a 102 year old man want to get married !!??" Mr. G: Who said he wanted to??" 😁
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