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Another problem is so many prospective employees can't pass the pee test! Several years ago we were in Pendleton, OR and at Walmart were two folks manning a kiosk to hire school bus drivers. Kind of got my attention quickly, not that I was hunting a job. Because bus drivers openings where we were from were easy to fill if there was any turnover. The couple informed me that they would get plenty applications but the greatest percentage, again, couldn't pass the pee test.

What I'd like to see is reciprocal charges. Example: If Idaho charges out of state residents $10.00 a night, then an Idahoan lands in a Pennsylvania State Park, that entrant would be charged a extra 10 bucks.

https://www.eastidahonews.com/2021/06/idahos-busiest-parks-hike-fees-for-non-residents/

gypsydan, the Escapees, Dreamcatcher RV Park in Deming may have some info and referrals in the office.

We have an Alfa fiver that has basement air, virtually the same unit in what you are looking at. We bought ours new 2003. We knew up front that the AC units could cause some problems in time. Well after full timing for 17 years in this fiver using both the AC and heat pump, the unit took the death blow last September (2020) Up to that time there were no problems but we knew it would. I also knew most RV outfits won't even look at them, that it was better to call a residential AC outfit to see if they would work on them. When tis unit crapped out, I knew the compressor locked up. So fortunately we were back in Yuma, AZ. and needed AC. Went to an RV parts and repair that I have dealt with for years. I walked in and "do you guys work on basement units"? "No we don't but another outfit just up the street does and I could be wrong but I don't know of anyone else in the area that does". So I go there and I have purchased some items from over the years from them. Talked to the guy that I knew would know what they could do if anything. "Are you mobile"? "Yes, no problem there". "Well we need to have it down here because the fiver needs to be jacked up, and units dropped". He also confirmed my diagnosis. "Now to be up front with you, I have two new compressors here but won't know if they will match up". "It will be a minimum of $1600 dollars". So knowing these units are still being put in some newly built units, " I asked, well what about new units"? Answer, " unfortunately Airecel(Coleman) has changed the configuration on the units and they can't be retro fitted". "Also the parts in the new units aren't compatible with the old units". He then offered" if you weren't mobile I'd tell you to call a residential AC outfit and have them install a residential 2 1/2 ton unit as they will be able to use your existing duct work". So I come back to our RV lot and tell the wife the situation. In about two hours we decided to retire our 40' unit from the road and do the residential unit deal. At that time there were no roof AC units anywhere do to plants shut down. Due to the length of the fiver I really didn't like that option anyway since the roof airs would have trouble cooling the whole unit in higher temps. This situation started on a Friday, we went and got a small window AC and stuffed it in the bedroom for the weekend as temps were hovering around 105. Monday morning I called a residential AC outfit that I had prior knowledge of doing this type of install for some folks in an RV park that we knew when we were in the park. He comes out, takes a look see. No problem as we do these frequently. "Ok, how much and when can you do it"? "Tomorrow morning 8 AM and $3900 dollars complete". They got here about 8:05, went to work, and it was starting to cool at 9:50 AM. Now to the next story. As we aren't ready to get off the road yet, we spend about 6 months on the lot here in Yuma and then on the road for about 6 months, give or take. We decided to look for something used that was shorted for the summer. Looked in Oct, Nov, and Dec. I really didn't want a travel trailer and sure didn't like the newer fivers. Entirely too much fluff. So the first week of January, a 2005 Alfa , yes another Alfa, was listed in the Whitesheets. We thought it was a little high and sort of put it on the back burner. The fourth week it was still listed but the price dropped $2500. Ah, we better go look at it. Well the owner came down a little bit more. It was used very little because I know what ours looks like after life on road. So we bought it and decided if the basement AC's go belly up, being a shorter unit, 31' I'll just put on roof ACs. Lo and behold when as I was moving the solar from the fulltime unit to the newly purchased unit. I had the breaker box out of the cabinet and noticed a rolled up Romex cable laying there. Hmm! I went to the bedroom, removed the trim ring from the regular roof vent. Well, well, there wrapped up was an unused Romex. I ohmed it out and sure enough complete from the breaker box to the roof. As far as the second vent, it would be easy enough to wire from that location to the breaker box. We just were using the basement air at Lake Havasu City at 102 and it did really well, but hiccup could come anytime. In our travels we do see a few Alfas that have had roof ACs mounted. Don't know if the basement units crapped out or many folks didn't like the way they cooled the bedroom. We have a friend that has an Alfa motorhome, 2005, I believe, and he never has had a problem but he too is ready for the unexpected.

We do like Lou posted about a 12v. pump. We fill our 5 gal. jugs and hook hoses up between the jug-pump-trailer. I either plug it into the truck or trailer. I refuse to hold any water container to refill the tank.

Came thru Quartzite, AZ. Wednesday, propane $2.30-$2.39. This is what it also was during January in the "season". Then between Parker, AZ. and Lake Havasu, AZ. some outfit was trying to pedal it for $3.99.

When winter blended diesel starts showing up at fueling points!

Thanks, Vern for posting that. I have had conversations at times with the device!

$2.59 per gallon(plus tax) in the foothills area of Yuma, AZ. Been this for several months.

Yuma, AZ. We will be leaving for Idaho and Montana on Tuesday. Then back here late Sept. to early October. Were in an RV park here for about 14 winters and then bought an RV lot in the Foothills. Just now noticed this was the class group. Sorry, but you got it anyways.

I read that article this morning too. Makes us wonder if the lending institution was in some way involved along with General RV. But in today's world so many folks only want to know "What are the monthly payments"? It is up to the individual to do their homework and math. I remember years ago when we would be in Michigan I swore every RV had a General RV sticker on it. Then in the last number of years they are showing up in many areas.

Rich and Sylvia, we look after a fifth wheel and a park model here in Yuma for some friends. Everything turned off, water, electric, drain water heater. Put several five gallon buckets on the floor with about 3/4 full of water and they have a about a 2" hole cut in the lids. The buckets sit in drain pans. Put water in the bowl of the pottie and seal across it with Saran Wrap. If a residential pottie also make sure there is water in the tank and Saran Wrap that also. Put zip lock bags full of water over the kitchen and vanity sink drains. Close all vents. windows etc. Good to go! Being you haven't had a problem with the way you have been doing it just repeat. You know, use the KISS theory. We will be leaving our fiver here for the first time for the summe as we bought a smaller unit to travel with in the summer. We of course be using this blueprint. Everything will be fine next October when we get back.

bruce t, an unfortunate situation. Most media has the mauling happening in Yellowstone National Park. It didn't. It happened in the Forest Service's Bakers Hole Campground just north of the town of West Yellowstone. We have camped in "the Hole" for the last 12 summers. I guess you could say "it is our favorite".

Check with the folks on the HDT forum on this site. They may be able to help as they do a lot of fabricating.

The April SKP Get-Together will be Wednesday, April 14 at 10 AM. As always, it will be at Foothills Eatery, exit off I-8, Foothills Blvd. You may order breakfast or lunch. last Get-Together for the season.

Sounds like "sound bites" from Barrett Jackson auction at Scottsdale, AZ.

One question that we have is there anything to protect the secondary ticket marketing from becoming a major player in this operation.

It is fixed, RV.

https://flatheadbeacon.com/2021/03/31/glacier-national-park-unveils-ticketed-entry-system-for-sun-road/ I'm sure there are going to be a lot of questions and some local pushback.

Thanks everybody for all the input. I picked up 4/0 for the inverter on Friday.

Unfortunately, I can't help out on the trailer, looks like it could be a "special order" trailer built by one of the few companies that build customer requested orders. It is definitely the first new "style" Ford van I've seen. A cutoff behind the second door and built with a deck for a fifth wheel. And the height of the front of the trailer matches the van's top angle. Very close to the 70/80"s Ford cutoff F-350 vans with dual wheels. The name of them escapes me at the moment. I think one of the posters on the HDT forum that now lives in Florida(Henry Szmyt) at times post pictures of one he had.

What gauge of cable do you guys use for wiring between a 2000 Magnum inverter and a battery bank of 4 golf cart batteries? It is approximately 8 feet between the two. Unfortunately I can't get the set-up any closer.

Wednesday, March 10, 10 AM at Foothills Food and Spirits, exit I-8 at Foothills Blvd. All SKP's welcome. As always, you can order breakfast or lunch. Come on out!

BARBARAOK, I remember Three Mile Island very well. We lived about 55 miles from it. Working for the telephone company, I had the most overtime for several weeks in my 34 year career.