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Water pressure regulator is a must - I went with the cheap ones to begin with and found they failed after a year or so, so bought an expensive one with the needle to show you the pressure.  Bad thing is they can't be out in freezing weather or they break....two of those later, I saw a post from another RVer about one that is set at 55 gpm and is a reasonable price.  On my 2nd one of those ONLY because I left the first one somewhere this summer.  You can look at a dozen of the regulators on Amazon and then price check other places to get the best deal.

Surge protectors are also important and you can go several ways ($-$$).  I have a Progressive portable (not hard wired) and like it because it's easy to read and has been on the spot when low voltage or another problem shows up.  Since I full time and visit lots of parks each year I like having a beefy EMS to watch over my trailer.

Hey fpmtngal, we were typing at the same time!

4 hours ago, Dutch_12078 said:

Wrong "SkyMobile". Try:

https://skymobilellc.com/

That makes more sense....thanks for the link.

https://www.knowyourmobile.com/user-guides/what-phone-network-is-sky-mobile-faq/

Old thread, I know....but just now read the last few posts.  Hope all is going well with Tuna.  Thanks for telling the 'rest of the story'.

Here's something to throw into the mix of things.  Yesterday I saw the on-line reservation/what's available map for a park.  It showed I could get a month (June 5 - July 5) - I've stayed there before and it's a fine place.  But I couldn't remember if they allowed mail/packages to be forwarded to them, so called before I hit the reserve button.  The host who answered remembered me from a few years ago, so told her I was about to make a months reservation on-line...she said well, let me check.  Evidently the way their system is set-up, you might get to stay for a month, but have to move to different sites during your stay!  One camper had to move 6 times!  So she called me back and I am able to spend the first 18 days in a pull thru, then move to a back in for the rest of my stay.  I can handle that.  

It's not just RV traveling that is getting more difficult,  Wanted to take my truck into an independent garage I used for 15 years when I lived here....they are out 30+ days for appts!  Same with a veterinarian for my cat, just a wellness check is 30 days out.  Not sure what it's called when it's paved but not a blue road, but that's where I'm going to head and hope for less difficulty.

On 4/26/2021 at 2:41 AM, lappir said:

Sorry you think that, I'm more afraid that something happened to her that wasn't her choice. I am hoping she is OK. 

Rod

14 years ago a stray/feral young cat turned up on my property.  I'd always kept a heated water bucket in the barn for whoever needed it as winters were tough on everybody.  Put food out but she never came close to me.  That spring I'd been to a horse show and upon return the gal who took care of my place said 'oh, your little kittenS are so cute!'  Yep, had 4 little ones.  Fed them, let them play in cat carriers, took pictures, they were a joy to have around.  Was able to trap the Mom, got her fixed.  Never did touch her...her eyes told me that wasn't going to happen.  A couple months later saw her out in a pasture watching me work in the barn.  Never saw her again.  I had to believe she just moved on...but at least, she wasn't having litters of kittens any more.  The barn cats (also fixed) are still thriving even though I no longer own the property.  We do what we can.

Before I went full time I had property, raised a few horses/cattle and had cats.  6 of them, sometimes more, sometimes less (well, not really because they just show up as mentioned above).  The cats could stay in the barns or in the house, most all of them loved the wood stove after a long day of hunting.  I had moved and was down to one, the youngest of the bunch that had gone on to greener pastures.  She was 17, and did well in the RV for a year, then passed.  I went a year without, then got the bug for a cat companion.  Ended up with a 12 week old kitten who has not known anything but traveling about.  Started her in a harness very young and now she's a seasoned walker.  We go when she wants, where she wants and come back on her schedule...she's now 3.5 years old.  All that to say, lots of people have cats in their full time life.  I've seen people let their cats OUT by themselves, I've seen people tether their cat outside, but mostly they are quite happy inside.  It takes patience to walk a cat, it's not like a dog at all.....but when it's blowing a gale or snowing or raining or 100 degrees, my cat is very happy to use her litter box and I don't have to take her outside

As for the kitten climbing up the outside screen....read The Silent Meow.

Thanks, Derek, always appreciate your reminders!

You for sure want to be covered, so I'd call Millers and ask/tell - maybe ask for advice.  They know the ins and outs and have a good reputation with the RV industry.

I bought one fall 2019 and so glad - for me it's much easier and takes away the 'what if'.   I use the split roll of insulation you can get at Home Depot or elsewhere and cut it to cover the faucet and city water inlet.  Used it here in Nevada at 17* last winter and in AZ in the teens last Spring.  This winter has been warmer and I may not have needed it, but I'll take that chance.  For me, better safe than sorry and nothing to fiddle with.  I leave it hooked up until we're past the possibility of freeze and then pack it away for next time.

On 1/16/2021 at 3:02 PM, bigjim said:

So does the person, business, or other entity you are connecting with have to have the same vpn or any vpn for you to use it? I think I have access to a free one that I might try if I can even slightly understand that I should use it and how to use it. Then move to a paid one.  Of course course then I will have to make myself crazy figuring out which one to use. If you 'splain this stuff to me always really dumb it down.

Thank you Durango Dave. Finally someone here that knows less than me, at least for now.😉 I think it won't take long before you catch up then pass me by. After that we can't be friends anymore.😂

 

Sorry did not mean to hijack. I forgot where  I was.

If you want to try a 'free' one, give the Opera browser a try.  I've used it for years and have no problem with it and recently have been using their in house free VPN.  Works great...just have to laugh when some of the responses to a search come back in Swedish. 

Thanks!  I waded through the main info, did a bunch of searches but only finding....you can buy it for $58. which I really didn't want to do.  THEN I must have changed some wording and came up with the FREE portal that I will use soon.  Appreciate you sending me on the correct path:

https://www.nfpa.org/Codes-and-Standards/All-Codes-and-Standards/Free-access

Does anyone here know who makes the rules and regulations that need to be followed for propane use/installation in RV's?

Thanks.

9 hours ago, JRP said:

Before Covid you could renew your SD license up to 6 months before its expiration date, but not a day after.  You could apply for a DL extension and they were readily given.  During Covid they closed their offices and all licenses were automatically extended to 12/31/2020. So far that date hasn't been extended, so everyone who expired in the last 6 months is currently trying to get renewed before 12/31/2020.  As a "fulltime traveler" SD does allow you to apply for a renewed DL by mail (every other renewal), but that still requires proof of a one night stay within the last year..  In addition to the standard renewal application, you must send them a signed Residency Affidavit and a receipt showing your name & address for the one night stay, and a document showing your SD mail PMB address. If you're over 65 you must also send a vision statement signed by your eye Doc in lieu of the in person vision test. 

Driver’s Licenses for Full Time Travelers | SD DPS  

 

PS: since re-opening their offices, they no longer accept walk ins. You must get a pre-scheduled appointment and those are taking several weeks to get. So don't go to SD until you have an official appointment, or you'll be sitting their several weeks waiting.

Thank YOU for posting the info and link.  Been a while since I'd looked at the DL info available on the SD website - now I can make a plan of action.  

2 hours ago, GeoKat said:

I don't think that's completely true. My closest neighbor has a suburbia type home. We both look over my farm, animals, barns, gardens and such. He sees dirt, manure and noisy turkeys (he resents me deeply for not developing my land to expand suburbia), I see dreams, memories and my children growing up half wild and free. 

Perspective from a person who owns a luxury rv (my neighbor does) is seldom the same as someone who rvs on a smaller budget. 

 

Oh, how true!  You will be fine on this adventure, and will be grinning when you experience the exact same thing in the RV world.  Enjoy!

15 minutes ago, Twotoes said:

The El Camino Real is the route the Franciscan priests took from Mexico to Northern California building Missions along the way. San Diego, San Juan Capistrano, Los Angeles, Santa Barbara are all examples of the Missions. It is now called Highway 1. 

Last night I did a search, because I was raised in Northern California, and lived near the Sonoma Mission, in fact visited several over during the 50's, so thought that was the ONLY El Camino Real.  Well, it's not and if you search around a little there are websites that shred what we were taught in school.  I choose to go with the story of Father Junipero Serra and the Missions.  Interesting to find the other 'roads' called El Camino Real.

Not too hard to find rates....just pretend like you are booking and they will come up with LOTS of options.  Not too bad considering the facilities.

Soon after I bought my toy hauler I took out one of the couches that folds down into a bed.  Put an ad on Craigs List and within a few days had a fellow want it for an extra trailer on his property.  It's the kind that bolts into the floor and exactly what he needed.  Worth a try.  Have no idea what it was worth but he gave me $100. and we were both happy!

Thanks so much - I think that pushes me in the right direction.  I thought the smaller one (what I ordered to begin with) fit in the center and the bigger flange went on top of it.  Silly me.  Thank you!

It's the CITY water inlet on my trailer.  Here's the Amazon page that shows what I ordered.  

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KNB6EUG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I did not realize they came in different sizes - so - I need one with a bigger flange.

Thanks!

Either I'm not searching for the correct item - or - I have the last one on earth and there are no others!  Everything I find is only 3".  On this one, the holes for the screws are 3-1/2" apart (3).

The complete flange is 5" +/- a smidge.  I checked Amazon, etrailer, and a general search, and everything is 3" total.   Help, please?

This summer I stayed at an RV park in the mountains of Arizona.  This particular park has 90 spaces, 30 are occupied all year, the rest are seasonal with a few saved for short time folks like me.  Some are park models, some are 5th wheels, some are travel trailers.  When I got there, 2 of the permanents were for sale.  During my time there 2 more went up for sale...by the end of summer, all were sold.  The permanents were all set up with skirting, large propane tanks, heated water hoses,  air conditioners, decks, stairs, etc.    That type of RV park might be worth looking into and asking about units for sale.  They may not be advertised.

How about getting a trip permit?  I got one for a truck with expired tags so I could move it down to the next state and the new owners could license it.

https://outdoorsrvmfg.com

Look at the smaller models of these trailers.  They may check off all the things on your list.

On 9/28/2020 at 10:11 AM, Bennie said:

Hello, I would like to purchase from an existing member if possible. I travel to Pahrump every year, I’m retired so for a reasonable price I can buy your membership. Many thanks

sheltonbh@msn.com

Hi - I'm a member at Preferred in Pahrump.  You might want to put a post in the RV memberships for sale section of this forum:  https://www.rvnetwork.com/forum/30-rv-siteslotsmemberships-for-sale/

I placed a 'wanted' ad in there a couple years ago and got an private answer a day later (which I bought).  

If you have any questions feel free to send me a PM and I'd be glad to answer.  No, I'm not interested in selling