TXiceman
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29 minutes ago, David-and-Cheryl said:
You said "I will need a Class A Driver’s License as the combined weight is over 26,000 pounds." That's true only if the Sierra has a GVWR over 10,000 pounds (which it probably doesn't if it's a 1500, but it probably does if it's a 2500 or larger). If the Sierra's GVWR is 10,000 pounds or less, you only need a Class B license. The testing requirements are exactly the same for both classes, but the setup that you take the driving test with has to match the class you're applying for, so you'll want to know which one is right before you apply.
I think there is some confusion there. Add the GVWR of the truck and the GVWR of the trailer. A total of 26,001# or more will push you to a class A or a Class B driver's license. If you are towing less than 10,000# you go to a class B. This is usually the case with a larger class A motor home and a tow car. If you are towing over 10,000# you need a class A License.
Ken
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First and obvious question is....Did it do this before and after the new thermostat? Have you traced the signals to the roof and see where the power is applied to on the control board?
Ken
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I am not familiar with what furnace was used in your RV. Is it a Suburban, Dometic or Atwood. If you can, post a photo of the furnace from the outside vents.
Some like the Suburban can be accessed from the outside by removing the outer cover.
Ken
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We have worked hard to stay reasonably healthy during these almost 75 years on the planet. As soon as the 2nd booster was announced, we went to the local pharmacy and got our shots. The only side effect we had was a sore spot on the arm and the next day we both felt a little slow, but not sick. A couple of Tylenol and we were good.
So far, we have avoided getting COVID. We wear masks in the stores, and when entering a restaurant. On the rare occasion that we eat out, we go to smaller places and during off peak hours. We do occasionally get takeout.
Stay healthy folks.
Ken
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On 4/7/2022 at 7:27 AM, Dutch_12078 said:
The current Recreation.gov site was designed by and is operated by IT consulting company Booz Allen Hamilton under a contract they won by underbidding the previous contractor, Aspira. A campground reservation software developer, Aspira operates the ReserveAmerica.com site used by many state, provincial, and private parks.
We all see what going with the CHEAPEST bid can get you.
I was in a highly technical sales for 30 years and was seldom the lowest price bid, but I prided myself in being the best design and cost balance for the application.
Ken
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The recreation.gov is confusing to use at times compared to the old site. They need to fire their site developer.
Ken
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The one law that cannot be avoided or changed, even by stupid state laws and lawyers, is the law of physics. Put simply is it takes more force to stop more weight. Granted a 3000# car behind a 30000# motorhome mat seem insignificant, but a braking system in the towed cat that can stop you 6 inches sooner can mean the difference between a safe stop and a wreck.
Additionally, a towed vehicle should have a break away system on the rare occasion that the tow bar should break from the towed car. It will prevent the towed car from continuing and causing a wreck.
People try to use the argument that a towed car is not a trailer. Most motorhome manufactures place a limit for towed loads without brakes and some are as low as 1500#. The motorhome has no method to tell whether it is towing a 3000# of rocks on a utility trailer or a 3000# auto.
Going the cheap route is not worth the safety and lives of my family or others' lives. If you are going to tow a car, pay the money to get a properly set up brake system and break away system.
We have a friend that had her 5th wheel hit broad side and destroyed by an old farmer that was speeding and had a large tractor on a gooseneck trailer. Among the several citations he received from the state police, one was for not having brakes on his trailer.
ken
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Arctic Fox has a good name and reputation. Our daughter and family had a Winnebago Minnie Plus and never had achy issues. It was a better build quality than any of the Forest River and Thor products they had looked at.
Ken
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Nissan Versa, with the manual transmission.
Ken
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Is the Red Knob the battery disconnect?
Is the trailer hooked up to shore power?
Have you checked the battery voltage?
Are the jacks mechanical or hydraulic?
What motor is spinning?
Ken
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Money can cause family problems. You need to have very definite plans on what is left. My less than financially responsible brother that would spend two nickels if he had one, managed to talk my mom into changing her accounts over to him and her will to leave everything to him. I am sure he has blown through what she had left him. He has not spoken to me since she died.
Ken
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Being 1947 models, we did get to enjoy a few years of the more carefree style of camping and fewer crowds.
Ken
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WE currently have more than enough for a comfortable life and intend to enjoy the remaining years. We told our daughter to not plan on any inheritance as we plan to spend as much of our money as possible.
Slide into home plate with a beer in hand and a big smile on your face.
Ken
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Kirk, Our Big Foot jacks did not state popping until they were a couple of years old. The previous trailer had an older generation of Big Foot jacks and no issues. There must have been some changes, but the Anti-friction fluid fixed it.
Ken
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1 hour ago, Kirk W said:
Is this a common problem today? Is it common to other brands or just Lippert? They don't give that stuff away!
I had this issue on my Big Foot jacks and after talking to them, they recommended Lucas Light weight Fork Oil for motorcycles. Since Big Foot has a pump and tank at each jack, I removed a pint of oil from each jack and added the Lucas oil. Then you run the jacks through several full-length travels to get the Lucas oil distributed through the system. No problem s since.
Ken
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Before you waste money on a recharge kit, you need to find the leak.
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The best answer will be to call them at the HQ and ask?
Ken
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13 hours ago, whj469 said:
As I watch those TV ads for auto service plans I wonder how much they cost?
Don't ever call them or fill out the online forms. You will be hounded by them for years.
Ken
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Kirk, I guess Polk County has slow readers at the clerk's office. It only took 3 years of me returning the form with the exemption of over 70 box checked to be excused. Seems it took the last time, but I will wait and see.
Ken
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1 hour ago, Kirk W said:
I was born with nothing and I still have most of it.
I am right there with you,
Ken
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I have replaced several roof top units by sliding them up an extension ladder. The old unit can just be tossed off.
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franco-bolli, Wha works for us is a container that was a frozen food package in the freezer. We have a residential fridge, so plenty of freezer space and tuck it back in a corner behind other stuff. This does give some protection against a fire.
Ken
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I can see why the stores want a $100 or $125 cut off for fuel, but with the high cost of fuel, $100 does not come near filling a tank. The newer trucks Ford Superduty trucks have 47-gallon tanks. And then most of the pumps will only let you run a card twice before it is not accepted. Then you have to switch to another card. I have a 37-gallon tank and a 40-gallon auxiliary tank, so at 50 gallons plus, I hit the pump limits. I pity the folks with the HDT and class rigs that take 100 gallons plus.
And I do not trust taking my card in and leaving it out of my sight with a minimum wage clerk.
But with fuel cost, it really pays to shop, use any and all discounts and rebates available. Shoot, before the fuel cost went so high, I would drop the trailer in the parking lot so that I could get the truck into a pump, fuel up and then reconnect.
Ken
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My last jury summons I went online and filed my exemption and have not heard from them. I did call to make sure the good old 'puter worked.
Ken
Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems
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I have had a TST system for 8 years now and no problems with it. With our 40', fifth wheel and 3 axles, I have to use the repeater, or I lost the back axle signal. I had a Tire tracker or Minder, I don't remember the name, and nothing but problems. I finally gave it away.
Plus, the folks at TST are super helpful if you do have an issue.
Ken