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I've found a small plot of land that cannot be built upon due to it's size. Cannot get permits for building or putting in septic. The seller says small buildings and RV's are allowed. Haven't gone to the county offices to inquire yet on my own, but will before making any offers. Has anyone had a similar option? Rod

They are fun little cars to drive for sure and have a full size back seat too. Good luck with your sale. Rod

Have you considered upgrading the "Infotainment System"? That's what I did and have Android Auto mirrored to the device. It was fairly in expensive less than $400 installed. Unfortunately I upgraded to an iPhone just a few months after. I think I can still use my Android phone on WIFI in the truck, but haven't tried it yet. There are much more expensive and said to be wireless that communicate both Android Auto and Carplay. Rod

Auto parts are not what they used to be, but neither are manufactures. Used to be things were made to last.

Chad, What does your significant other do for internet when you are off to the east coast or other places without her? Rod

The most important thing with the Peritoneal Dialysis is "Clean Technique". Wash, wash and wash again before preforming and every time you step away. Gravity was really the only method I'm aware of if you are not doing "Hemodialysis". Infection is the problem with all dialysis with blocked or unusable tubes and shunts being the next issue. Good luck. Rod

Thanks for replying Vladimir. I don't have and could not help. I do find your post interesting as far as the internet/WIFI calling. I have yet to try that, but I do use my cell plan for my internet so it would have to be on someone else's WIFI. Rod

Sure wouldn't use that RV repair facility again. Be sure to inform them if the current issue it appears they may have started. Rod

Tough situation, hope all goes well. I bought my first Toyhauler in Utah, pulled it to Iowa for registration and finally got the plates and such in Florida a month or so later. Good luck. Rod

Lots of things factor into the plan. Where is your pin, is it in front of the main body of the trailer or under it? Does your trailer have a flat front or is it sort of slanted away from the center? What type of hitch are you using? I've done at least three different positions with my trailer. The first one was too close and the top of my box caught the top corner of the trailer on it's first big trip going over some very low bumps and turning at the same time. The latest (last Summer) was tested at the HDT Rally when I had the updated truck and trailer weighed, Trey and Susan were my observers as I turned with my slider hitch in the forward most position. I will have to measure later to see where it lies currently. I don't have an air ride hitch any longer so that needs to be taken into consideration. Rod

If you just have a straight pipe on the exhaust, adding a muffler will certainly help. Not sure what motor you have, but when I got my latest truck last summer it had no muffler and was quite loud, especially using the Jake. I found a Junked truck with a good stack and had it put on. Much more quiet. We considered just putting a muffler and keeping the weed burner, but it would have cost twice as much and may not have lasted as long as I hope this one does. Rod

Finished up the inspection and return to service. Sorry no photos, I did think about them, but usually after I'd already done what I could'a, would'a, should'a. I'm not a pro utuber that wakes up, turns on the camera, makes sure it's got the right position and then pretends to sleep and wake up to the camera. Anyway. Found nothing wrong except some awful plumbing. Why does it seem like there are 40 connections in my little Water/electrical bay? AND once again I ask why is the water and electric in the same location???? When I finally decide to build the solar, batteries, inverters and such One of the systems is being moved to a whole new area. Not sure which one just yet, but it will happen. I think about doing it every time I work on something, but decide if I'm going to do it I only want to do it once. I put in another shut off that is positive. I don't know why it's there, because it does not seem to work at all, but what looks like a shut off does nothing. The added one works and keeps "City" pressure off the output side of the pump. I also put a pump shut off switch in the bay and removed a "Wire Nut and Tape" connection. The pump is 90% more quiet in the bay and I may not even hear it at all inside. Not sure what I did to make it more quiet, but I'm happy. Rod PS, thanks for the comments and suggestions. rl

Did a search for the info in the title and nothing useful came back so here I go. During the latest cold snap I disconnected from the "City" water and started using the full fresh water tank. Usually that's not an issue, but I noticed during the night I'd hear the water pump cycle and found some dampness around the pump where it was installed. The immediate fix was to turn the pump on only when required and that worked well. A couple of days ago I decided to try and investigate further, but really could not see where the pump was, or is leaking. I've removed it from the mount, but left it in the compartment and the compartment has not completely dried yet. (There were plenty of leaks as I was removing the pump and I found my water heater drains back into the fresh tank when all water is shut off.) I now know why my electric heating element failed, apparently when I had the inverter and batteries replaced there was enough current to heat up the element while moving down the road. I'll fix that too. So I went on line first and of course Amazon came up first in the search, but I'm looking for info about rebuilding the pump. There is a bit of crusting near the outlet side where the housing mates with the plastic hooked to the round motor. I'm wondering if I need to see if there is a "Gasket" set I can use. Anybody taken one apart? Thanks in advance for any responses. Rod

I didn't go back to the OP, but I think the person was trying to obtain a license without a vehicle. If you already have it, you shouldn't have to worry till it's time to renew. You could try going to a DL station to inquire, but don't pick one in Palm Beach or Dade Counties unless you Really have to. Visit Hendry, or another less populated county if you are in central or north Florida. Rod

Good point David, actually never thought about the Electrical Utility's using Natural gas. I knew they did, but "assumed" they somehow had an unlimited supply. Lot's of things can interrupt the supply of Natural gas that I didn't even think about. Rod

To me the key element is the word "MOVE". Are you moving for a short time and not setting up a NEW residence? Do you share domicile, want the best of both locations and have not plans to ever change the actual home at either place. It would be nice if there was an option of a National License, registration and insurance for those of us who move from place to place. Hopefully the rates would be reasonable since a lot of us avoid the high cost, high Crime and more dangerous areas. Rod

Never been to the NW for any length of time. I'll have to remember that if I go during the winter some day. Make sure I have additional propane for sure. Rod

In my opinion it's not a good time to purchase much of anything new. There are just too few actual reputable people in business. Those that are and are showing a good profit are being searched out, offered tons of money to buy them out. The buyer uses that "Good Faith" and starts being more concerned about profit and the "Bottom" line. It's in my opinion what Amazon has done right under our eyes and continues to do so. Walmart did it first. Bring back the days of Sears or Montgomery Wards Catalogs where yes, they were a large retailer, but they sold quality products and stood behind them to the best of my knowledge. Maybe back in the early days of Sears there were folks like me that distrusted them and maybe they came around after a while. I still get very angry when I hear or see someone suggest using "Amazon" for all that they use. Support your local business and if something breaks take it right back to "your neighbor" who may have sold it to you. The real insanity we are not allowed to post about. Rod

You don't have a tractor with a loader? I'd think with your tools and equipment you could fab up a connection to hook to the bucket or better yet "Fork" and pull it in and out as needed. Spacecraft and most RV dealers either use a large fork lift or a tractor and loader to move around all of the trailers. In fact, my Dad had a Storage unit for Campers and used a Four Wheel Drive little "Ford" tractor with a 3 point hitch dealybob for bumper pulls and some pretty large 5ers. I almost had forgotten about that. Rod

Last February a Tornado struck Norman, OK where my youngest lived. In fact the photo/video shown the most on TV channels and the internet was taken from her back yard at the time. The house she lived in was just off the direct path of the storm and had significant damage, but they were able to move back in in a couple days. I assumed the electric power would have been turned off, but was surprised to find out the "Natural" gas had also been turned because the gas meters from the totally destroyed homes were pulled loose from their connections. Having a backup generator without a back up fuel supply may not be working in case of a similar situation. Rod

Anyone know the "Statute of Limitations" on a situation such as that? If you find the prior owners and they are rolling in dough do you have a recourse? No personal reason for inquiring, but it came to mind when reading the posts. Rod

All that work getting ready and then BAM. Hopefully the wallet isn't unpacked too much before you head out again. Can you leave the home on wheels packed or do you have to unload it and then load back up again? Rod

My Son rides motorcycles and found out he could license his "Dirt Bike" in South Dakota and ride it anywhere. Apparently the requirements are less in SD to make it road worthy. I hasn't done it yet to my knowledge, but did complain about his last trip to Colorado where they had to trailer the bikes to the trail head and then had to reverse the trail instead of taking public roads back to the trailer. I offered him the use of "My Home Address", but he said that wasn't needed. Rod

My guy is the same way and if I can I pay him in cash for sure. I'm sad he is 10 years older than me and will completely retire some day and there's no one to even come close to replacing him. Rod ps, fully agree with the quoted content.

My dual fuel with a 50 amp plug already wired in was a lot less expensive than any of those PTO unit's listed. Rod