Carlos

And for thieves, you just need to have a lesser opportunity/reward ratio than the rest of the campground.  My friend with a junky open-frame generator doesn't have to worry about theft if he puts a string on it and there are unlocked good generators.

Wow.  Your definition of "honest" really scares me.  I certainly hope you are not right, and I know know that for my close friends, nothing like that is true.  That theory is much like the hoodlums I mentioned from school.

Agreed, even the lightest little cable lock is a deterrent to casual theft.  There are different levels of dishonest.  Growing up, I knew a couple of people in my school who literally thought that "if it's not locked, it's not stealing if I take it."  

Motorcycle cable locks are a good option for this.  That's what I'm using, because I have one that I never use on the motorcycle.  Someone gave it to me, and I'm simply not at all in fear of my motorcycle being stolen.  So it became a lock for "stuff."  The advantage of this one (and many motorcycle locks) is a built-in motion alarm.  So in any camping area, it would draw attention to a thief.

Running a pair has distinct advantages.  I decided that the disadvantages were too many for my needs and expectations, but it's worth looking at.

Good:
Can carry just a single during winter (no AC).
Have a backup if one fails.
Weighs less in combination than one larger one.

Bad:
Double the maintenance and chance of failure.
Slightly louder (measured it myself).
No electric/remote start.
A little more setup and parts (not a huge thing).
More expensive.

2 hours ago, NDBirdman said:

I run a Honda 2200i in a 30 amp RV with 13.5 A/C. 

That's a super efficient/well running AC.  I used to have a Honda 2k that would rarely start the 7k AC in our boat.  On most attempts it would fail.

For that size you will need a minimum of 3,000 watts starting power, and more if you have multiple things running.  Note that your converter/charger is one of the loads you have to count on, and it's normally on all the time.  For a full timer you will want to be able to run the AC along with other things.  The microwave is another big power user (1500-ish watts input for a 1000 watt rated oven).

I just got a new generator today, and really like it.  I bought one larger than the minimum so we wouldn't have to worry about it.  And I wanted dual fuel because propane is just so much cleaner and less smelly.  I just posted about it here:  

I wish I'd had a TPMS on my motorhome when an inside tire got a leak while driving.  That put all the pressure on the outside tire, which then threw a belt.  Filled the inside, swapped the outside, and back on the road.  I would have saved a tire if I had TPMS.

Very similar thing happened on my dual-axle boat trailer.

I wasn't saying I'm against TPMS, I've been shopping.  I added it to my motorcycle, and my vehicles both have it built in.  But I guess I'm surprised that someone would say "unless you check every day."  I don't stop for gas without a walk-around and check.

Wait, who doesn't check their tires every day and at every stop?  I also touch the hub to feel temp, and check the hitch/related items.

Neither of those make anything that I was looking for however (small TT).  Never bought a new house, but did buy a five year old that had a glaring stucco defect.  That was a result of being built in the housing boom.

Yup, so many posts here start off with "how much can I get the price down" instead of talking about details.  I'm not sure that I regret buying new, but I was aware that I'd be going in dealing with a bunch of issues out of the box.

Ah, I see.  I roast my own at home, so I'm familiar with the difference from ground compost served at most places.  I feel like I need to try Tim Horton's, but fear the Canadian wrath if I end up not liking it.

Anyone know a good source of replacement foam for furniture?  Local sources seem very expensive.

100% of beds are horrible in my experience, and most other furniture varies from not good to horrible.  We knew we'd be replacing the mattress on our new TT, so we didn't even unwrap the stock one.  Sold it in the plastic for $50, and it was an easy sale so maybe I could have asked more.  I don't haggle though, just list things at a good, firm price.

This was a fantastic upgrade:  https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01BW7H5ZW/ref=oh_aui_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

We are also considering some memory foam upgrades for the dining/second bed area.  It has zip cushions so it wouldn't be hard to do.

4 minutes ago, rm.w/aview said:

it could be similar to comparing Tim Horton's Coffee to ground compost.

The Canadian brigade should be along to politely explain how you are wrong.  (I don't know, don't think I've had it.)

This might be a bit of an old thread, but...  Have you considered the side of the center hump/console?  That's where my VHF/UHF is mounted in my Jeep.  I didn't go with a remote display.  The display just points upward and I can see it just fine.