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https://www.advrider.com/android-auto-apple-carplay-for-any-motorcycle-new-option/ It's a "Start Up" and I hope it actually makes it to production. I really want one for my motorcycles, but think it might be an option for my truck or your RV. Not a lot of info on it, but looks interesting. Will wait to pay full price for an actual item than paying for something that may not be produced. (Thanks Elio Motors) Rod

So, I really still don't do FB and am sad to see that no information regarding the upcoming (less than a month away) 2023 National HDT Rally hasn't posted here. I have had contact with Steve and do know the Rally is a go and there are LOTS of new folks coming this year. Some of the attendees who haven't missed a rally in over 11 years unfortunately won't be making it this year. I will be there and hope to remember to mention it during one of the "Round Table" discussions. If I don't will someone remind me. Hope to see may of you there. Rod

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Sorry for your situation. I have my doubts that any insurance will cover that cost, unless you specifically chose a "Trip interruption policy" just before leaving for a specific trip. Family and friends would be my first attempt if it happened to me, offer to cover the expenses for them. A professional moving service would be pretty expensive and if you happen to fall for asking for a quote you could be hounded by emails, text messages and telephone calls from multiple "Brokers" all hoping you will use them to book a service through them. I made the mistake of trying that to get a vehicle moved from Oklahoma to Iowa at the start of Covid. Fuel prices went down enough it was cheaper for me to haul it my self round trip than pay them to take it one way. Good luck. Rod

Now for something new. Got my fridge mounted in the new (to me) truck. Tried staying on top of the rails since it was such a pain trying to pull it out of the old truck, but no go. Too tall. Got the tube of dielectric grease and that's all it took. Maybe I'll never have to remove it again. Also found the fuse I accidently removed for the bunk HVAC fan. It now works. Trying to be all ready to leave for the National Rally just after the 1st of October. Rod

That's for sure, but I don't yet want to go with the other one as it's trying to copy Windows stuff or so it seems. I would like to be back with Windows 95 I kept it as long as I could. Rod

They are sort of expensive to just carry around, IMHO. It's not like a filter or belt that could easily be changed at the road side or in a rest area if required. (I'm sure they don't recommend that though). Had I known the cost of the repair of my ECM/Wiring harness before it struck I most certainly would have had the harness replaced before it got to the ECM. I didn't and had to pay the price. Rod

Thank you if you were one of the helpers. Not sure why it was such a difficult thing. I only have one computer that has FB on it. I will check it daily, but am not constantly on the site. I check this one more. Rod

I think I finally have the truck listed on Facebook. It is under a different name though. If anyone see's it and has questions, I check this forum more often than FB. Rod

Can't wait to see the photos. I just use the 5th wheel lube in a bottle. It's messy, sticky and when it's cold doesn't flow very well, but it works for me and the guy who told me about it. I take it yours's is a one and done (for a while) thing? Mine is an every time I hook up application. Rod I changed Steer tires again. I'd put what I thought were younger tires from my old truck to the newer (to Me) truck and then checked the date codes. Just a few weeks apart but a whole different size. Went back to the LowPro 24.5 all the way around on the new to me truck and now have a full set of 11R24.5 on the Old Truck. While I had the tires off and the weight off everything I greased all the places I could find in the steering area. A guy told me that you should do that every so often to make sure all the areas get some new grease. If the weight is still on it all the time it could prevent the grease from flowing into the tighter areas. Seems reasonable. Rod

We all need new friends on occasion. Problem is when you want to find them you cannot. Friends are people who just seem to show up in your life and are unforgettable. My Dad and my youngest brother seem to make friends quite easily, in fact no one they meet is a "Stranger", they could and can talk for hours and then didn't seem to know their names or any thing about them. Infuriated my Mother many a time. I'm more like her. I'm comfortable by myself. I have friends and people I know and keep contact with, but it doesn't have to be on a daily, weekly or even annual basis. My Friends know if they need me I'm there and that's all that matters. Good luck with your search. Planet Fitness might be a place to hang out and see if a friend happens by. Rod

You are welcome. I had the TPMS for a while, but so glad I converted to the Crossfires. As rickeieio mentioned. They do not inform you while driving that you may have a low tire, but if you walk around and look at them at every stop you will know if one of the tires is loosing air.

Installed the "Cross Fire" tire pressure monitor/equalizers on the drive tires last weekend. Watched a few "You Tube" videos before starting and learned a few things. One of the things I wish they had mentioned is how to install them on the Aluminum Wheels with those tiny holes. I'd replaced the Aluminum wheels on my other truck due to the size of the holes and a "Valve Core" issue on one of my early trips North From Florida. Had a TPMS alarm, stopped removed the TPMS to put the pressure gauge on it to fine the "True" pressure and when I let the gauge come off the stem all I heard was a HISS,SSS,SSSSSS. Could not get my hands or my valve core tool into the stem to address the Hiss, so a $1xx service call later the outer tire was removed, the valve core exchanged and I was back on the road. A couple of years later I put on my first set of Cross Fires. They have been on the trailer since she was new in 2013. May need to replace them when I mount up the new tires in the next few weeks. Now for the solution to the inner wheel stem issue with the small holes and the 1/2 inch nut you need to tighten down on the stem. A 3/8 drive 1/2 inch tubing Crows Foot that my local Auto parts store had hanging where I could see it. From the You Tube videos I learned about anti Seize and Dielectric grease on a few fasteners. I didn't have a supply and neither did the shop, so that's why I made the trip to the parts store. I added the suggestion in the comments of one of the videos I watched. Haven't seen a response yet from the content creator. Rod

It happened Wed., Thurs. and Friday. Moved what I thought were newer tires from the Gold truck to the White one and then replaced all drive tires. The fronts were 11R 24.5 on the Gold truck but Low Pro on the White truck. Had I been smart I would have looked closer at the tires and would have realized they were only a few weeks older and could have left them in place. I won't make the guys do it again. I'll wait for a nice cool weekend and get some exercise. Rod

This truck has been pulling an RV probably longer than it was used over the road (in years that is). It's not quite at a Million miles, but getting close. The motor is the 465 Volvo D12. To my knowledge it's never had a major internal problem. I had to replace the ECU and the oil wicking wiring harness a couple of summers ago and the 10 Speed Auto Shift may need some attention, but currently the intermittent issue has not surfaced. The truck was singled long before my owning. I extended the frame behind the axle and placed a 14 foot box on it to haul a Mini Cooper and then an Isuzu Vehicross. The big box was cut down to 10 foot when I purchased my Spacecraft Toyhauler and then a 7 ft. box had been on it most recently. The box has been moved to my new to me truck so you can decide if you want to go with a bed, a box or move the drive up to make it shorter. I believe there was never a smoker in the truck. The interior is clean for its age and a single guy owning it for the last 12 to 13 years. I have lots of photos of it's various stages. I'll post a few here, but it will be easier to give access to my Google photos with a link. I will need to organize them a bit. The truck is in Oskaloosa, Iowa currently and that's where a new owner will have to pick it up. It has been registered through an LLC in Montana since very early in my ownership. The title is free and clear. I know of no accidents or damage to the truck. Asking price $20,000 reasonable offers considered. for sale as is where is. Rod

There may also be an issue of your water source. I spent my first winter in 2013 at a small "Ranch" in Wellington, Florida with my brand new home on wheels. Before long I started noticing a "Sulfur smell" while taking a shower. Turned out that the "Well Water" at the place caused the smell related to the anode rod in my water heater. I changed it out to another type, but the smell remained, mostly with the hot water. Several trips to the Culligan water place came back with water safe to drink, but I chose to use a local "Windmill" water source for all of my drinking and cooking water. I'd use the tap to wash, brush my teeth, and shower, but not much else. I'm still mostly using big refillable bottles for coffee, drinking and some cooking. Hope you find the source of the odor and are able to resolve the issue. Rod

If you are in a farming community, often the scales are left on after everyone leaves. To find out GENTLY pull on the scale and see if the numbers light up somewhere you are able to see them. Usually it's visible from inside the vehicle, but sometimes I've had to peek in the window (they shut off the outside monitor, but the inside was visible on the desk). Be certain to not pull on rapidly as an error can be triggered and the location may be forced to shut down the scale daily if it happens too often. One time during normal business hours I had to pay $10 for a weigh. Next time I just walked in with a dozen donuts. Rod

An air ride hitch will move a lot more than a fixed hitch. That's the plan, smooth out the movements. The ET also has a multi axle movement where some are up and down mostly. If you are using both an air ride hitch and a hitch mounted device that may cause issues. Henry may chime in here at some point also. Jack Mayer at RVH Lifestyles would answer quickly if you posted on Facebook. He doesn't hang here much anymore. Rod

There are many axle companies I think. Spacecraft used Ride Well for my trailer. They came with all the components attached to the axles including tires and wheels if I remember correctly. I wanted to supply my own tires and wheels but it was one of the very few times Marsha said no. Mine has Drum brakes, but the newer ones have the option of disc. I would have gone with disc if I had the option. Will never wear the shoes out, but if a wheel seal goes bad you need to change them. Rod

I had one in my first truck for a while, but then it was stolen and the coax wires cut instead of unscrewed. The new to me truck has one in it and it also has a Weather Band so it's staying for at least that. I will probably turn it on 19 for my first trip, but it there is nothing there I will scroll through the channels to see if I hear anything. Previously I would turn it on only during traffic tie ups to see what the issue was and if there was a lane to stay in that wasn't blocked. Been over 10 years so I truly don't know what I will find. Rod

Thanks for all the suggestions. I'm going to be busy this weekend and away from both trucks. I won't be parting it out in an organized campground and probably not where it's currently sitting. I think I have some options, but haven't actually asked the parties yet. I won't be letting any of the little stuff go until the motor at least is removed. Then I will be mostly certain the rest can go piece by piece. It could be a very good truck for the right person. Finding that person is the hard part. Rod

Got the bid and it's not all that good. Will have to think it over a bit. Maybe try to find another salvage yard. Rod

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I agree, a toyhauler is much more expensive and in my experience with the commercially available ones, don't last very long for a full time user. That said, I wouldn't want to use a bumper pull trailer, unless I really had to, they are a pain to back and if not loaded correctly can get out of hand back there. Sure pulling with an HDT, you may not even feel that it's flopped over on it's side, but the damage will still be done. You will be happy it wasn't hooked up to a pickup and it's sort of out of shape too. In my younger days I pulled a heavy construction trailer over many a mile with an International Travelall (remember them?) The lessons I learned with appropriate use of the trailer brake saved me several times. Some of my co-workers were not so lucky, but those Internationals were tough to turn over even with those heavy trailers on their sides. Just my experience, yours and others may vary. Rod

I've decided to see what the Vanderhaggs company will bid for the whole unit. I've been to their location in Des Moines, Ia and actually got some parts for the Gold truck before from them. (lost a fuel cap, replaced an upper sleeper window and there was a broken side marker when I first took possession of the truck). I sent the requested photos today. I'll try and post a link to some photos here. https://photos.app.goo.gl/3GeKYLneoxjLXvax6 someone let me know if the link doesn't work. Rod