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We don't have an oven so have a large toaster oven. I have switched out my crock pot for an Instant Pot Pressure Cooker(has 6 different functions) and added my food processor(can mix cakes, bread, shred cheese, chop onions, nuts etc.). We tend to do one-pot cooking or simple cooking. Also have switched to buying pre-mixed bags: Alfredo and Noodles, rice mixes, jambalaya etc.

Why don't you get the spring picnic table clips?

We use placemats, found some made out of shelf liner but could easily buy shelf liner and make your own.

Go to Google and type in campgrounds around louisville ky;click on thte map and about 20 or so show up. I can't figure out how to copy the map over or I would. Here is the link, don't know if it will work. https://www.google.com/search?num=20&newwindow=1&safe=active&q=campgrounds+around+louisville+ky&npsic=0&rflfq=1&rlha=0&rllag=38141463,-85715434,15719&tbm=lcl&ved=0ahUKEwjijeHppezbAhWBH5AKHdfmAGoQtgMIKw&tbs=lrf:!2m1!1e2!2m1!1e3!2m1!1e16!3sIAE,lf:1,lf_ui:1&rldoc=1#rlfi=hd:;si:;mv:!1m3!1d385971.67742665345!2d-85.56343049999998!3d38.14063205!3m2!1i732!2i369!4f13.1

When we bought ours 3 years ago it came with the light. We didn't do that part of the install and don't have the directions.

Ready Brute Elite comes with the dash light, check website. All you need to add is the break-away.

Let me make a couple of corrections to the above post: 1) there is a line run to indicate the brake is being applied, comes with the kit and 2) the break away kit is only $100 or so and mostly legally required, well worth it. We bought the Ready Brute Elite and have been very happy with it.

We use on our Class A the Ready Brake Elite. It is a surge brake. We didn't want anything that had to be hauled in and out of the toad.

Someplace on the Escapees site is the waiver for DNS. Recently we emailed/faxed it in and had DNS within 1-2 days. I went looking for the form but couldn't find it. You may need to email them for the form, it is no longer located at old location. The cost is $15/month and we get 6? channels. You either get East or West, depending on your zipcode. Edit: http://www.directv.com/DNS/DNS Mobile Revised Letter.pdf

A little more on the why. some people like to receive the local info and can't get it OTA. We did ask for local only when we are someplace for a month or 2 but we also have DNS so it is no big deal, for us, convenience to have everything on one receiver. I am sure other people have other reasons. It is more the principle, Directv took away something that many of used and never said a word. Now we have to jump through hoops to switch. I understand DISH alllows you to change via an app.

OK. Maybe I'll try it. My big worry is that I change it now but then in 2 months can't change it back.

Does anyone have an update on the service address change? We would like to do it but don't want to rock the boat.

If you buy used plan on tires. I would also look into a smaller MH as a single. We are a couple and have a 36' with empty cabinets and plenty of room for us........................A 30' would give you better access to Fed/State Parks. Also if you are over 62 make sure you gt your Federal Pass, $80. Gives you free access to Fed parks etc and 1/2 price camping in Fed cgs. Do this sooner than later as you never know what will be changed. Recently the price went from $10 to $80. Better to lock it in now.

We just set out generator to auto-start. Works fine the one time it was needed. If you have a rig without a generator, another story.

Check the decible level!!!!

Anyone who puts their eggs in one basket regarding GPS, mapping programs etc. is asking for trouble. I always pre-plan the night before via the computer, double check on paper(I believe in paper backup of as much as possible) prior to programming the GPS. Once in the GPS I verify its routing by bringing up the complete map of my route for the day. If there is a question I can go to the individual instruction to verify.

I don't with Base Camp, too hard to use. We don't program in more than a day and normally a straightish route. If I need to add way points I just do it on the Garmin, I have found it very easy to do vs. Base Camp.

I have had a Garmin for 20+ years and have always been happy with their product. I have not tried the Rand McNally. The only one I have been unhappy with was one we bought at Costco, I don't know if Costco has their own version of Garmin or not but it did not meet the standards we were use to. After a year it died and I returned it. I have never had any problems with the Garmin until the Costco one. I bought the RV660 from Garmin and have been happy for 3 years. I don't find the campgrounds anything to write home about. The Garmin has a small subset of available campgrounds so we never use it. We are pleasantly surprised if a campground we are planning to go to is in the Garmin, most aren't. Garmin has lifetime updates(however long that is) and I make sure I update once a year. We solely use the Garmin on a day to day basis. Put in our goal first thing in the morning and then follow it untill we are ready to pull over, whether we have gone as far as we planned or not.

For over a decade we were Red Cross Volunteers in our home town. When in town one week a month we were on call 24/7. We did this for the good of the community. We belonged to several organizations: Quilting(we made Quilts of Valor for the vets); Golfing(volunteered at many USGA events), Model RR Club(had a Christmas show at the local library that attracted 4000 people each year in one weekend). Food baskets, clothing etc for the needy. We thoroughly enjoyed all these opportunities we had to assist other people. I feel sorry for people who feel they must be paid for whatever they do. The US has a strong volunteer backbone, possible these people are from overseas and don't recognize that is somewhat ingrained in our culture to volunteer. Just look at when we have a disaster, everyone pretty much assists as best they can. Just look at the Cajun Navy as one of our newer innovations for volunteering. We live a fulfilling life with our volunteering, the satisfaction we receive from volunteering is not measurable by money.

I just went on the DTV website and logged in. I haven't been on the site in a long time and didn't realize that DTV finally had "chat". The other thing I noticed was in upper right there was a "Travelers" option. I clicked on travelers and DTV is acknowledging that DNS available and other than S&B people use DTV. JPERRY29: You mentioned a special RV 800 number. First I heard of this, would you please share the number with us. Thanks.

We don;t look at the locals so have no need to change service address. Our RV antennae works fine if we want to look a locals and we have a TIVO to record the locals if needed.

What Beemergary mentioned about not feeling safe is very important. You don't want to get pushed around by the rig. I assume the Toyota does not have the trailering options so you need to consider that. I would try to go with the lightest rig that you can live with so you don't overreach. What the car mfgs. say can be towed and what really can be towed are not the same. I would do a lot more research on your towing capacity before buying anything.

I would get the PMB and start the process of moving everything to your new PMB now. It is surprising how many addresses need to be changed, even with a long check list we forgot a few.

We use our Livingston address for all our financial institutions including Vanguard, Merrill Lynch and Morgan Stanley. No problems whatever.............

I agree about the light for the shower. Also, if you are tall the skylight gives you additional head room(think resale).