Jaydrvr

http://www.rvnetwork.com/topic/113059-1000-fine-for-fueling-at-the-wrong-pump/

You know, I've never yet used the ignore function, but I think the time has come. Wow!

You can use most anything for a pin. I've used a Craftsman half inch ratchet, but it was an earlier version from my dad circa 1968. Didn't even leave a scratch! Jay

2 minutes ago, 2gypsies said:

Why only a 'coach' owner?  Also, just like in other situations, all RVers are not wonderful gentlemen.  Be careful!

And not all "ladies" are ladies....

48 minutes ago, GlennWest said:

Oh, I thought made that clear. Not happy with monovision. I had been nearsighted most of my life until laski. Unfortuatly in my 40's i started loosing my near sightness. Hated the thick glasses and bifocals after that. 

Yes, I'm sorry. You made that clear. I just meant to agree with you, since I don't know anyone happy with that procedure. Jay

26 minutes ago, GlennWest said:

Oh, I appreciate your input.Just a little disappointment after your post. I had lasik 2007. Monovision. One eye distance, one eye upclose. Still needed glasses for upclose constant reading. Also for welding needed both eyes up close so had special reading glassses to see. In isles in stores could'nt focus on shelfs. So went right back to glasses. I'm going to same dr that done my laski. He is one of the best in Houston. But what you describe is better than what I had. 

Well, good luck with whatever you decide. I've known friends with monovision who weren't really happy with their results. I know I wouldn't like that. I thought a long time and did a lot of research before deciding on this procedure. I had to get used to the readers because I've been nearsighted all my life, but more than a year later, I'm well over a 100% delighted with the long term results. I can finally see things on shelves and everything is clear all the time. And I can safely and comfortably drive at night!! Plus, I'm used to the readers now. Good luck! Jay

20 minutes ago, GlennWest said:

That would put me constantly in glasses. 

I'm sure that's true, but for what you do, I imagine that will be true regardless of the type of procedure you have done. At least my vision either way is perfect. I don't trust the multifocal lens industry. Too many historical problems and too many patients with permanently damaged vision. I think your vision will be so much better that you won't mind. But then, I'm not a welder, so I just don't know. Wish you the best possible outcome. Jay

5 hours ago, GlennWest said:

At what distance can you see well without readers?

I'd say that anything less than 3 feet I need readers to read or see details. At about 6 feet, I can see good enough to manage. I'm guessing that beyond 10 feet is where the perfect vision kicks in. Actually, looking around the house here, it seems my vision is good from about 4 feet to infinity. It's good enough that I'm amazed Every. Single. Day. So thankful! Jay

I chose to have perfect distance vision in both eyes for my cataract surgery. I wear readers when needed, but otherwise I have the most amazing vision of my life. So happy I didn't try one of the other lens options. I've read about too many problems that were permanent. Jay

6 hours ago, Kirk W said:

I don't think that there is a truck with that engine, is there?

I guess it depends on your definition of truck. 3.0 liter diesel, 15,250 GVW, with up to 5,000 lbs. tow capacity. Seems to be in the general vicinity for comparison purposes. Seems to me the question was about the longevity of smaller diesel engines, so not sure how relevant the truck part is. Jay

The MB Sprinter is all about their small diesel. It seems to enjoy a good reputation, but I have no idea if that means it's reliable long term. Curious..

8 minutes ago, sundancer268 said:

There are only four 6 volt batteries in my bank in series parallel configuration.  I don't remember the exact Amp hour rating of the batteries except they are over 300 amp hours each.

Still, 20% of 600 a/h is 120 amps maximum charge rate, so the 100 amp charger is fine. Jay

I have a dual purpose Volvo shorty, used for a million miles of work and also to pull our fiver. I've also had an MDT.. I think, in general, you'll be less than satisfied with the compromises inherent in the MDT choice.. What is gained with using an MDT over an HDT? Maybe six inches of overall height? Clearly I'm biased, but I fail to see any advantage in choosing the MDT over an HDT. Jay

32 minutes ago, rbertalotto said:

Thank you!

Is 75% considered Really Low for an AGM battery?

I thought 50% was the lowest you should go?

Will charging it at 20A do it harm?

You can't actually "push" 20 or 40 amps into the battery by choosing that setting. The battery's internal resistance controls that without any external input. As the battery gets closer to 100%, the charge current gets smaller and smaller until it reaches equilibrium. It's true that AGM batteries don't generally like more than 20% of capacity in charge current. They also don't like deep discharges. I have 500+ ah of AGM batteries and prefer not to go lower than 75% SOC. If you look at the manufacturers data sheets, you'll see that lower discharges per cycle give you much longer battery life. Also, AGM batteries and lead acid batteries in general, do better when brought to 100% often, at least every few days. Jay

21 minutes ago, Carlos said:

You drop it off at a variety of places with no package, and show a QR code on your phone.  They hand you a receipt, and you're done.  I use the UPS store that's on my way to anywhere in town.  I know Kohl's takes Amazon returns, and there are others.

I too would normally just pack it up in the spare packaging we always have around, but that costs them more so they actually charge if you do that.

 

As I understand this process, all the returns from that day or time period go into one or so larger containers, so there is less waste and less time spent opening and disposing of shipping containers.

Sam's Club has free shipping with the upgraded membership. We find that to be very useful. We've ordered a variety of things using that method, enjoying both the great value and the fast delivery to the door. Jay

14 hours ago, Kirk W said:

I don't consider us to be living in fear even though we have been getting annual medical checks for many years. It all began with Pam having the usual female checks and pap smear and mammogram. When I was in my 40's she insisted that I get a physical as I'd not seen a doctor in quite a few years. My company health insurance paid for an annual medical check so it became a routine. It was on one of those annual check in 2007 that my doctor sent me to have a suspicious looking mole biopsied. The result was a diagnosis of melanoma on my left ear. Like most cancers, the fact that it was caught early played a major role in the successful surgery and I am now cancer free but I'm also a big believer in preventive care. 

Obviously, there's a difference between being paranoid about one's health and just being aware of changes that need to be addressed. To listen to some (many??) of our peers discuss medical procedures ad nauseum, one would think there's nothing else going on in their lives. My wife and I are quite aware of our health status, but don't spend much time focusing or obsessing about it. Certainly not fearful. We won't live forever. Jay

5 minutes ago, sandsys said:

All of us are much more likely to die while driving than anything else at any age. I understand your cancer made you scared but, please, don't insist that the rest of us need to be scared too. That's not how I choose to live.

Linda

Very strongly agree with this philosophy. Living in fear is not a way of life I would enjoy... Jay

I had an absolutely brutal time cancelling Sirius autopay, but that was a long time ago, before the merger. The people were just horrible. Cured me pretty much of all autopay. Jay

1 hour ago, RonandLaine said:

Question, My wife and I are on Medicare and TFL, she visits her doctor and within a few weeks she gets a bill for deductible because Medicare or TFL does not cover it., is this correct?

39 minutes ago, Twotoes said:

I’m the OP. I will be in the Orlando area. I am being told by friends who live there that the roads around Orlando are very crowded and that there are many toll roads with less traffic to get around and that I will need a Sun Pass. Just trying to decide if I need to buy a  Sun Pass,

What you have been told is certainly true. I load in Orlando regularly and I've pretty much given up on the congested non-toll roads. A Sun Pass is essential, particularly as many gates are unmanned and the toll by plate charges are higher. Jay

19 minutes ago, Zulu said:

Are either of these still available?

These tend to come and go. You have to be ready when they're available and pounce. The Mobley we use was not easy to get even during the time it was available, because it was so unexpectedly popular. Jay

2 hours ago, docj said:

With all due respect, those two elements are not related.  We do like to watch TV AND we are now streaming all of it.  We have both AT&T and Verizon "truly unlimited" hotspots and that gives us coverage pretty much anywhere we choose to go.  Sure there are some dead spots left in the country, but that's no worse than the places where we couldn't get satellite TV because of tree cover.

Perhaps I wasn't precise enough in my response, Joel. My point was that our viewing habits have changed to no longer include much network TV, so we don't have a subscription to say, YouTube TV OR Dish Network. Our tastes run more to Netflix, YouTube, Prime, etc. In general, we're not interested in scheduled shows or sports, but rather in programming on demand. Yes, all our viewing is streaming and that serves us well for our way of watching. For every viewer, there's a different perspective on what works best. Jay

If you have the "old style" satellite dish, it probably won't work with today's systems. I had a King Controls in motion dish and it became obsolete several years ago, so I had to upgrade to a newer one. Although I lost the in motion ability, the new antenna was much faster to acquire satellites and was a worthwhile upgrade. If you need 24/7 TV access, that's probably the best way to go. Dish Network is more RV friendly than DirecTV, with no contract plans from $40 up. We've moved to streaming though, as we don't need a lot of TV. Jay

The fuel will be fine after temps rise, but the question is, where did you buy the fuel? If you bought it north of the Mason Dixon line, it's already blended for winter use. No worries. If you bought it in FL, you may want to treat it, or add some northern fuel. Jay