TXiceman

We have CHIPPED our dogs since they became available. Responsible pet owners will want their pets chipped. I hardly consider it a bad law. Ken

Good luck with your rentals. We have hosted at many parks and have seen the way some of the people treated the rental units. I would not consider renting my RV. I buy what I can afford. Ken

I do not remember how many state parks that we hosted that I told the PROPER procedure to fly the flag at half-staff. Seems people are not being taught proper flag etiquette and respect. Ken

Photo no found, If the BD5 is as good as the TS3, you will not be disappointed Ken

Polysermites. A termite-like microbe that attacks plastic. Ha ha ha Seriously no idea except was it parked in on spot for a period of time where the sun could have been reflected on the surface like a magnifying glass form something nearby/ Ken

My feeling on the Lippert video is it a lot of marketing hype and covering why they cut corners. A frame should have some flexing, but to depend totally on a bolted-on side wall is just not a good design. There are several points that need reinforcing and would be minimal cost to Lippert. As a retired mechanical engineer, these frames are designed to a minimum standard which is not well suited for the use of these units. To add to the problems, Lippert welding is mostly substandard and would not work in any shop I worked with. Ken

We have used Walk-in Clinics with good success. I look online and pick ones that have 4- or 5-star ratings. Twice I have had to use the local emergency room and was pleased. Ken

When we were getting ready to go full-time, we started the Escapees Mail Service about 6 months before our transition. By the time we were full time, everyone had us as a Livingston, TX address. Ken

When we came off the road and cancelled the mail service, Escapees explained that they would forward every month for 6 months. We received most things by email, so these were easy to change our domicile. Thoroughly enjoyed the Escapees mail service for over 10 years. Ken

The most value we ever carried was when we were transferring about $55k in Krugerrands and silver coins from one safety deposit box to another after we came off the road. We were followed from the bank and victims on an attempted "bank Jugging". He did not get the bag, and too off. Afte this, I just do not carry much of value. Too many crooks. Ken

A propane generator will have about 80% of the capacity of a gasoline powered rating. On a larger propene fueled generator, a 20 LB bottle will not last all that long. The propane draw off will drop the bottle pressure to the point where the generator will starve for fuel until the bottle is warmed and the pressure in increased. The bottle needs to have a heated blanket wrapped around it to keep the bottle warm enough to vaporize the propane. Ken

After an attempted robbery, we seldom carry more than $20 in cash and one or two credit cards with us. Ken

The State Park we were volunteering at in Texas had a guest leave with trash strewn about and the kids had set a larger hollow log on fire. Another host and I were busy getting the fire under control when the park manager and LEO stopped by to see the problem. He radioed the office to get the phone numbers of file for the campers and called them instructing them to return to the park. By the time they drove back we had the fire under control and were told to leave the trash. When they arrived, he was told to clean the site and dispose of the trash properly. The LEO then fined the wife as she had made the reservation in her name for the litter, having a fire outside of the designated fire ring as well as damaging state property. I do not know what the fines were, but it was a pretty hefty sum. I just wish more parks would actively pursue people that damage and disrespect the park/ Ken

It is amazing at the lack of "responsibility" of some RV owners. Very few read the owner's manuals, so they have no clue how things work. They use little common sense in approaching daily life. I refer to it as the dumbing down of America. When we had a motorhome, I filled the propane tank at 1/4 full and if it was winter, I shop for 1/2 full as the minimum. With the trailer, I watch the bottles and when one is empty, it is immediately filled. For the propane grill at home, as soon as I change bottle, the empty gets refilled. For me the worst thing to happen is no fuel for the furnace. I hate being cold. Ken

And then you have the morons that are not smart enough to slow down on wet roads. Ken