jkoenig24

I expect that somebody lodged a complaint re: your vehicle & property use. I would also expect whatever office is handling this matter to resist telling you who filed said complaint. A FOIA request might force them to release the details (which might end the investigation right there if the whiner wants to remain anonymous and withdraw their objection). Once you know who filed the complaint, you might be able to have a discussion with said person. BEFORE you do that, be sure to have "your ducks in a row" so that you're ready to answer / deflect whatever issues the complainer may have. You may not be able to change his / her thinking but, if you're 100% in compliance, you should prevail. By all means speak to your friend who is in local government. He can be a wealth of information and very useful in crafting new verbiage that doesn't throw you and other RVers "under the bus". You don't mention if your property is in a Home Owners Association. If it IS, you can be in for a world of hurt as a HOA's bylaws can be MUCH more stringent that "local" code. You also mentioned " Utah is known for its large families. Many here pull a travel trailer behind their motorhomes so they have sleeping space". Doing so can be incredibly dangerous and, in many places, simply having passengers riding inside a trailer is illegal. I believe FEDERAL regs REQUIRE a properly installed seat belt for EACH passenger. FEW RVs have that many "properly installed" seat belts so, there's a serious safety issue as well as a legal issue if ALL of the family ride inside the rig. When I owned a "stick & brick", I was lucky in that I could get my Super-C in behind my house where it was not visible from the street. The neighbors on either side had no problem with my rig being on my property either. Can you "hide" your rig somewhere in the back of your property? If you can, that might placate whiners and, keep your rig safer from parts pirates. Good luck!

I've got both of the AC units on my Super-C upgraded to SoftStart. No more "CLUNK" when the compressors kick in. The AC's seem to be running quieter too.

That's what wives are for; give her a boost to get her up there.

Looks purdy. You do nice work!

Did you drill holes to install “stuff”? If so, AND there are NO LEAKS, then don’t mess with “taking stuff off”. Price it accordingly for what you’ve added. You WON’T get back what you’ve put into it. That’s just a simple fact of life. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!

My understanding is that 65' is the "Magic Number" re Over All Length (OAL). There may still be a state or two with a 60' OAL limit (KY ?). As already mentioned, LEOs (Law Enforcement Officers) generally have NOT been interested in RVs (whether powered by HDTs or something else) UNLESS there is some other factor involved (ie accident, stuff falling off your rig etc). With both CA & UT looking to go after BIG RVs for emissions, I fear it's just a matter of time before some politician decides / realizes that RVs are ripe targets for "enforcement actions" (ie tickets). I've seen more than a few Weigh Stations that are placarded by GVWR rather than by Commercial status. I've seen at least one Weigh Station placarded "requiring" vehicles weighing 8,000 pounds or more to enter said Weigh Station. Heck, that number would require many (most?) pick up trucks to pull in. Right now, I doubt that's being enforced BUT, states could just be planning for the future. With the HUGE deficits being run up, politicians and all levels of government WILL be looking for ways to increase revenue. LOTS of things that in the past, did NOT get much attention, are likely to get a closer look. My big fear is that, with all the "newbies" entering the RV lifestyle, MOST do NOT get ANY RV driver training (or even realize said training exists and, that they NEED it). A spate of major accidents could bring unwanted attention to RVers. I regularly recommend to RV newbies I meet to find and attend an RV Boot Camp as well as tell them that RV Driver Training Classes exist. Most were clueless about these learning opportunities.

"He called tonight to say Texas A&M cafeterias are out of food, and can’t get trucks in." That's what Freshmen are for; eat them first........;)

Another case of "What Goes Around, Comes Around". Glad you were in compliance! Also glad to hear you're being "extra safe" re Covid. I'm being extra safe in northeast TN. Maybe next year will be close to "the old normal".

I just tried it. It opened fine for me on my MacBook Pro via Safari browser.

There are currently parts of the country (often major metropolitan areas) that CANNOT supply the electricity they need NOW. Building new electric generating infrastructure is always filled with controversy. Even when "forced" through, building new generating facilities takes LOTS of time. Where exactly will proponents of "all electric" vehicles get the electric power that would make this ambitious goal, which require LOTS of additional electricity, possible? I look at this as "Pie in the Sky" sound good, wishful thinking that has a minuscule chance of coming to pass even years after their lofty 2030 goal. In the aviation field, there has been a concerted effort to remove lead from AvGas (100 Octane Low Lead gas used by piston powered aircraft). We're talking DECADES of effort here and still, YEARS to go (if, in fact, it EVER happens). One thing that I constantly amazed at is that there seems to be zero effort at harnessing TIDAL energy. Tidal electric generation might only help coastal ares BUT, coastal areas are where the majority of people live. The tides are very reliable. There must be some way of harnessing Tidal energy, especially as there are virtually no downsides like nuclear waste, smog etc. If some billionaire directed carefully controlled funding toward the goal of capturing tidal flow I believe that could be achieved long before we actually reach Mars. As for HYDROGEN powered vehicles, can anyone say "HINDENBURG"? As far as I'm concerned, it's NOT a case of will an explosion occur but WHEN will it occur. I'd say that LNG has a MUCH better chance of widespread success as there are many city busses & garbage trucks that are so powered. As to Carl's original question, I SERIOUSLY doubt that HDTs and MDTs are in any danger by 2030 (or even a decade after that). MILLIONS of them on the road; far too many for easy replacement or "transfer" to run on electricity vs diesel fuel. Just my $0.02

Sad news indeed. Rest In Peace Dave.

Watch some wag pipe "sweet air" into the intake......

Congratulations! You've been working hard at getting this all done and your "pay day" has finally arrived. Sounds like even the missus is happy (a mean feat in its' own right). Wishing you a vey Happy New Year, many miles of safe and enjoyable driving. Now if the powers that be can wrangle Covid-19 into submission so we can all get back on the road and have some FUN.

I read somewhere that the "new" Bronco had very little towing capacity.

Wishing ALL HDT forum members a Safe & Happy 2021. May 2021 be VASTLY superior to 2020!

After ELEVEN YEARS of service, I don't think those batteries owe you anything. May the next set give as good service!

I had Good Sam Road "Service". The one time I needed their help, they were unavailable. I did not renew with GS. I do have AAA RV Premier Service as well as FMCA's Roadside Rescue. Having a second service gives me peace of mind costing me ~ $120 a year. I'll gladly pay $10 a month for that.

Carl, IF in fact Rand McNally WAS hacked, I expect the hackers would be looking for USER ID information (credit / debit card numbers, names / addresses / emails / phone numbers etc). Personal information like that is sold on the "Dark Web" every day. As for GPS data to be "skewed", I expect that would be a real possibility. Watch your bank and credit / debit card accounts carefully for the next six months (at least). I have my cards notify me if ANY purchases are made or attempted (gas stations and Redbox kiosks often put a "hold" of about $1.00 just to ensure that a card IS active). Years ago, I put a "lock" on my accounts at Experian, Equifax and Transunion credit reporting agencies. NOBOBY (and that includes ME!) can open a line of credit under my name and personal information until I contact said agencies and give them my SUPER-SECRET information along with a scan of my pecker 😉 (you should have seen the car salesman's face when I bought my last car). A while ago, I bought a "USB Security Key" that, once I get my butt in gear to set it up properly, will allow me to open my laptop (and certain other electronics) via this Security Key. It would replace "Two Factor Authentication" as well as alternate pain in the butt hoops we have to jump through just to use our devices with a high degree of security. PEOPLE will always be the weakest link in any security system.

Wishing Cory and all the HDT Forum members a SAFE & HEALTHY Thanksgiving!

They left just before I left. Kevin was heading for a repair station after which I believe he was heading to TN.

You mention critters building a nest. That does happen. Inspecting inside the inverter case / box, did you see anything resembling debris a critter would drag in? Is there a transfer switch / box in your set up? Eventually, connections loosen which can cause erratic behavior. It's VERY important for all connections to be PROPERLY tightened. Torque requirements are often quite modest (in the range of 25 INCH pounds or so). It's VERY easy to over torque the connections and, when over torqued, the connection is irreparably damaged (according to RV Electricity maven Mike Sokol) and, that box / panel will need to be replaced.

Youth is wasted on the young.......

Congratulations on the progress! When I looked, train horns were crazy expensive (IMHO).

My Super-C has an Onan 8K Quiet Diesel genset with a Kubota Diesel engine which has been trouble free over the 6.5 years I've had it (I have had it serviced three times when my rig was in for its' "annual").. Are you aware that Cummins recently entered the market with "small" portable inverter generators? They range between 2200W to 4500W. They are gasoline powered which probably means you'd have to deal with two different fuels (I understand some people would not want to deal with that). I expect the Cummins products will rival Honda and Yamaha inverter gensets. https://duckduckgo.com/?q=Cummins+inverter+generators&t=osx&ia=web

" I value my life enough not to wake Jen at this hour on a weekend to fix it." You are indeed a WISE man..........