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Looks great , where did you find? I think I have enough room behind my box to mount one. Could you share info and measurements? Thanks, Rod

You are seeing one one the road? or a place that sells? Rod

Kirk, Thanks for your reply and thoughts. I usually don't pay attention to the rates much except when I'm looking for a spot. I do check out the advertised rates and call the less expensive ones first, but when I'm looking I already have a job offer and it's important for me to find a place to stay quickly so I can either accept or decline the offer. So far I have not had to decline an offer due to no place to park. (My next spot may test me.) I also only ask for the "Long Term Rate" when I inquire and ask if that includes electric or not. With my Mini split HVAC system, I'm thinking it's best to stay at the less expensive places with metered electric, at least in the Summer. Haven't spent a winter anywhere where it's been cold and I have had to use the heat. Was hoping to her in North Dakota, but it seems to stay warm longer than I expected (and MUCH WARMER). The two ladies working the desk are a Mother/Daughter pair and I'm pretty sure family of the owner. It was the Mom I renewed my final month with and I haven't been to the office again. I will one day towards the end of my stay and mention it to the younger of the two. Just yesterday at work we were commenting on some things that have happened to each of us. I didn't bring up my current issue, but there was talk about a "Landscaper" who covered up a "Sprinkler Head" causing a basement Flood and so far has not admitted fault or offered any assistance with the repair of the damage caused. The Victim like me think it should not take a "Law Suit" to have people accept fault when they obviously did something that caused another to question if it was "RIGHT". Folks should admit when they are wrong and do what they can to make it right. Now another story about stepping up is my Nephew. He was Golfing at a course that is very close to where his "Grandmother" lives. She can see the course, but is not close enough to worry about errant drives. One of her neighbors was though and my Nephew either sliced or hooked a drive right into a window of the person who lives "ON the Course". When the owner came out to look at the window my nephew identified himself as the golfer and apologized. The home owner said who is going to pay for the damage? My thought is if you know you live on a golf course, you should at least have insurance on the windows that face said course for the inevitable replacement or repair. The owner had insurance with a $500 deductible the repair was $600. My nephew covered the deductible. Now is that FAIR? Thank you to all others who have commented. I will let you know in a month or so how it all turns out. Rod

Switch to liability only and invest the money you would spend on the comprehensive and collision insurance. With luck you could save and earn enough to replace the truck or fix it in case of an accident. You will have to dedicate the amount every month or ever year, but that's what the insurance companies do. Take your money invest it and hope you don't need it for anything. Nothings ever free except advice and for free advice you get what you paid for it. Rod ps Good luck and I hope you never need your insurance, what ever you choose to do. rl

I don't even mention the review to the location I review, but don't hold back if I feel something is unfair or not worth the money. I will ask if they realize the huge increase in the daily rate with the charge of their normal "Weekly" rate as the norm for an additional week for a long term stay. My thought is one shouldn't have to ask others to be "Fair" it should just happen. If they are being unfair I hope they accept the consequences and maybe learn from it. Part of a problem with society, no or few consequences for actions against others. It's just accepted all to often be it right or wrong. Rod

On my 2001 Volvo with the Volvo engine I am pretty sure I was able to clear the old messages once. It was a bit of a chore, but all with the controls on the stalk if I remember correctly . I have errors and messages from my missing power divider brakes and one that no one had yet to explain with what looks like a fuel dispenser. I just ignore them unless the truck won't start or the transmission won't find neutral. Rod

Not sure why I did it, but maybe the extreme higher price for a month and a week stay. I have been at this location for over three months and paid my 4th month a week early for next month and reported my end date and wanted to settle that at the same time. The usual is $550 per month plus utilities. My first month of utilities was less than $40 and last month it was a little higher but less than $50. The first rental payment included a $100 deposit against the utility charge so it was $650 and that was fine. On Saturday I paid my last months rent for the month and a week of occupying my site a $22.95 electric charge and the amount was $822.95 They charged me $250 for a one week additional stay. Raising my daily rate from $19.64 per day for 28 days to $22.87 per day for the 35 days. I think that is very unfair. I have not yet approached the management. There are two persons who alternate being at the desk and I'm not sure which one is actually in charge. One is there more often, but they drive similar white pickup trucks so I might think I saw one truck when it was actually the other. I'm thinking on my departure I will question the charge when I get my electric deposit back. I will not be leaving without at least that money in hand. It's not likely I will stay here again and I will with hold my poor review until after I depart unless they really step up. What's the consensus??? Rod

I don't subscribe to Magazines anymore. They make the mail forwarding heavy and expensive. If I need one I read it at the library or pick it up in the Grocery store. Rod

Met a big red truck with an RV behind it on I 29 in North Dakota Saturday early afternoon. I had left Grand Forks, but had not gotten as far as Fargo. Can't remember the mile marker I saw. Did manage a late half wave. Was on my motorcycle with my new Hi Vis Aerostich Suit on and the Yellow Helmet if anyone here saw me. Rod

Most likely there is a switch that pops out when you open the door turning on the light. All you have to do is find something to hold the button in and your light should go off. It may not be easy though. Finding the fuse to that light might work but it may also shut off something else that you don't want to shut off. Removing the bulb is another possibility, but again might be more work than it's worth. Good luck, Rod

Just started "Twisted" by Jonathan Kellerman. I'm liking how it has started and can see an excellent character progression. Hope it turns out that way. Rod

I'm probably wrong, but don't think there will be a safe and reliable self driving vehicle in my lifetime. (except those on "Tracks"), I'm fairly sure those could be controlled remotely and not require a person to be there. How about opening up the railroad right of ways to additional traffic . There would need to be additional pull offs, but adding them for much lighter weight traffic to only use would be doable in my mind. Didn't invest in Tesla, probably won't ever own a Tesla. I like to drive. Rod

I do not know the person here, but have stayed in the Loxahatchee area many times and have stayed on private property and it worked out well. You do have to be careful about the "Well Water" if they are providing. I had an issue with the "Sulfur Smell" in my RV that they didn't have in the house. I then found the huge filter/softener system. I would only stay in the winter time. Summer in that area is not my cup of tea. Rod

I posted this as a comment to the video attached to the post regarding High Plains Campground. Hopefully the "Sand Burr" issue has been resolved, but those thorny seed pods will last for decades and maybe even longer. I know the rule here is no replies, but I wish I had been warned before walking across the grass. Rod Lappin 0 seconds ago Another reason for not driving on the grass is the "Sand Burrs" as I call them. If you google what's in the quotes it will bring up the plant and all it's different names. Jack Mayer may remember a fellow HDT'r from Colorado. I happened to see their rig after the HDT Rally in Hutchinson Kansas (Coming up in October again). I too was heading back to Colorado and had stopped at what was then known as the Colonial Restaurant which had a very good "Buffet" meal every day. Sad to think the restaurant is no longer the same. Anyway "Devil Dog" and his wife and K9 were in the park clearing as many of the burrs off of their shoes, dog and all other parts when I walked up. They remarked "Guess they got you too" and pointed to the laces on my sneakers. The rest of the story is long and will only be added if someone requests. Great location, used to be a great meal stop. I would walk the site before ever pulling into the park though. Rod

I was able to see it in Iowa a couple summers ago. Caught it on the move east of Cedar Rapids and then was able to only see if from afar when it stayed overnight just a few miles from the RV park I was staying. They picked a location to park overnight that wasn't accessible to the general public, but all the employees, friends of employees and many others seemed to have free rein of the area. The next stop in Des Moines had a public view that was more close up. Had to work so didn't make the trip the next day. It was quieter than I expected, except for the constant blowing of the horn. It was worth the ride out of town to see and fighting the traffic back to town after. Rod

Welcome. Had a Weekend Warrior too. Hope you enjoy the forum. Rod

Are you in the "City Campground"? How is it? Lived in Hays for a few years and visited Ellis a few times. The "Doll" Museum was quite strange. Rod

Best guess is it was just a mere sapling when the car was parked and forgotten. The protection provided by the vehicle and the potential assistance with keeping moisture to the roots offered it maybe the best growing conditions for many of those years. It is time to remove the car from around the tree and to allow the tree to gain to it's utmost potential. It would be a shame, a crime and an all around bad idea to cut down the tree to save the metal. JMHO. Rod

Not sure why this was moved here, but I guess maybe the word investment. It's not an investment to purchase something in my mind. Buying into the company on the open market is. I was hoping others who have considered an electric bike, motorcycle or other vehicle such as the Elio and their thoughts. I won't be buying stock for sure. Rod

Week Days Camping Resident – $20.00. W/Electric $35.00 Camping Non-Resident – $25.00 W/Electric $40.00 Weekends Camping Resident – $22.00 W/Electric $37.00 Camping Non-Resident – $27.00 W/Electric $42.00 From a google search. Not personal information. Rod

Hello All, Just looked at the schedule of events and the 2021 HDT Rally Seminar Abstracts. Both good reads. I can now plan my extra Rally activities. Rod

In answer to the question posed in the title. Yes it can. Would I do it? Probably not full time, but part time for sure. Each of us have different situations, needs and desires. I am much more happy pulling my home now than I was with the prior trailer and an F350. I do miss my truck (the 1999 F350), but know where it is and what it's still doing, so that's OK. I could not pull my current home with a one car garage and a one motorcycle garage in addition to ample living area for a single guy with anything other than an HDT. That's my situation, need and desire. Rod ps. My HDT is still less expensive than any 2500, F250, 3500 or F350. It does not always happen that way, but for me it did. rl

There are pros and cons to each. I have made a choice and so far am happy with it. You may choose to do what I did and regret it. If you would like to know the how's and why's, send me a PM. Rod

The only failures I have had have been Goodyear. They were replaced by Goodyear at no cost to me and they fixed the damage to the trailer. I was concerned about the tires that came on my Spacecraft and was planning on changing them out quickly. Other things happened and this year while in Iowa I had my tire dealer take a look at them. His thought "They have good tread, there is no weather checking, I'd run them." I did, but suggested taking the inside dual and putting them out into the potential sun exposure that they really haven't seen and when we did I found the flat spot with cords showing that neither of us had seen. It happened when I was leaving for my trip. One of the brakes didn't release and I thought dragging on the street would help. DON'T DO IT. Is my lesson. As soon as you see a tire not turning stop, jack up the axle and tap the drum with a hammer until it turns. Two out of the eight tires on my trailer are now new. I also decided to go with the least expensive tires available. I will never "Wear them out." They will age out or get weather checked and need replacement. They will then go to a local farmer where my tire dealer is and will last a long time hauling grain out of the field to the bin. The farmer will be happy and hopefully so will I. Rod

I have converted to putting nothing solid into the holding tanks, grey or black. (There are various methods). I tried leaving my two grey tanks and single black tank open at my current location and it seemed to work fine, but then it got hot and very dry and I would notice an ammonia odor at times. I have since gone back to keeping the gray tanks closed and did a "P" trap in my black tank hose. When the grey tanks are full I dump and one of the grey tanks uses the same outlet as the black so it flushes out the black tank when it's emptying, especially when it's completely full. Since I no longer have solids to worry about I have used the garden hose outlet on the cap for the kitchen grey and a 2 inch clamp on connector for the bathroom combo of grey/black. I travel single and can go for many weeks before having to empty, especially if I "Need" to. Spent a whole summer more than once on a farm in Iowa where I pulled in with an empty Black tank and left with it full in the fall. The second year of doing I was starting to get worried and started the no solids activities and have adopted them for ever now I think. Each of us have reasons for how, when and where we do things. I will have to try the borax and dawn on of these days and attach a clear section to my hoses to see what comes out from my next trip. Rod