Chalkie
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Let me tell you what, recently I have found that mobile RV techs are overrated and charge too much.
I had a problem with the electrical panel in the RV and the mobile RV techs were 2 - 5 weeks out. Fortunately I had a place to stay but seriously? Called a normal residential electrician and he came out on a Saturday, fixed the issue in about 1.5 hours. He charged me a normal service call charge (Saturday, mind you) and no silly trip charges which would have been almost as much as his total bill.
Never again will I call a mobile RV tech if the issue can be solved by a regular tech without the mobile tech "premium".
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We have always gotten solid 4G service with T-Mobile anywhere around that whole area, SW to Kerrville and east to Johnson City.
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2 hours ago, RV_ said:
Never asked, never volunteered.
Sometimes it is easier to ask forgiveness than permission.
Exactly. Having found that every base where we have stayed in a FamCamp has varying rules on firearms I have simply taken that approach. I have secure storage in the RV and weapons are secured before arrival. If it was requested to examine the RV then I would offer up that I have weapons. Otherwise, I keep them secured until we leave the base and no one is the wiser.
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As a follow up, I-70 is open again per CoTrip.
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Just as an FYI, a little known fact is that it is illegal to drive with hazard flashers on in Colorado unless you are going less than 25 MPH.
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23 hours ago, Wrknrvr said:
There are viruses that we live with that has been around possible centuries. But if your look at when certain viruses that really are problems to the human race. That have appeared since humans have used plastic instead of copper plumbing (copper has been known for centuries to keep water better than other storage containers).
HIV showed up about 1980. Not sure of that date. Then Ebola, Sars and I think it is Mers.
I really think you are stretching your premise as there were a number of viral and bacterial pandemics in human history long before we started using plastic for plumbing.
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Copper plumbing has been around for a long, long time since Ancient Egypt. It gained real popularity post-WWII in the 1950s (in the US at least) through about 2000 or so. Since then PEX is taking over. But if you are somehow trying to tie our use or non-use of copper to something specific I am still not seeing it.
PEX and copper both have their issues in terms of whether or not they are healthy. PEX has the issues that most plastics do with VOCs, etc. and copper can cause sickness if too much leaches into the water, something the EPA actually regulates since it is not just the piping but brass (which is a copper/zinc alloy) fixtures and fittings. I learned something a number of years ago when I was a manager at a hardware/lumber store. Why do we add fluoride to water? It isn't just for tooth decay, it also has a side benefit of being a corrosion inhibitor which helps to prevent copper leaching.
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13 hours ago, Kirk W said:
I suggest that you see if your daughter can contact the doctor directly as that will probably resolve the problem.
Good idea, Kirk. Thanks!
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Generally speaking you can dump the grey tank whenever you want, however, always make sure the black tank is at least 2/3 full before dumping. You need that amount to insure that the flow will take the solids with it.
When we are stationary I will leave the grey tanks open all the time and dump black only when nearly full. When traveling I will empty the grey, if convenient, before we hit the road simply to get rid of the added weight of the water but always follow the rule on the black.
Also we only fill up the fresh water tank when we know we are going to need it, such as going into an electric only campground. Otherwise we keep just enough for toilet flushing, again to hold down weight.
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I don't quite understand reasoning behind your question.
QuoteAncient civilizations exploited the antimicrobial properties of copper long before the concept of microbes became understood in the nineteenth century.[1][2][3] In addition to several copper medicinal preparations, it was also observed centuries ago that water contained in copper vessels or transported in copper conveyance systems was of better quality (i.e., no or little visible slime or biofouling formation) than water contained or transported in other materials.
My guess, and I think it is a good one, to the question you posed is for as long as humans have been humans.
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20 hours ago, whj469 said:
Texas A&M just started in 2020. It is new and no MDs yet. All of the rest except TT and Baylor are part of UT. Your list doesn't include U of Houston which just completed its first year. A medical school is one that educates MDs.
I must ask is your information more accurate than this from Texas A&M?
QuoteFounded as part of Texas A&M University with a charter class of 32 students in 1977, the Texas A&M College of Medicine was one of five medical schools established by the Teague-Cranston Act. This federal bill created medical schools in conjunction with existing Veterans Affairs hospitals to meet the needs of the medically underserved areas of the country.
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2 hours ago, podwerkz said:
Just not a good tow vehicle for a travel trailer, again, especially in the mountains.
So I was being polite earlier and reminding you that Subaru are all wheel drive. Now I must ask, do you have any actual experience with a Subaru? My guess would be NO.
I have a 1999 Forester, yes, it is old. It runs really well and (gasp!) I live in Colorado where things are NOT flat. I have used it for hauling a utility trailer loaded to 1500 pounds, according to the dump scales, with no problems at all. It has the 2.5L engine, and mind you, in 1999 had a tow capacity of 2000 pounds.
So, unless you have or have had a Subaru Forester in the mountains, towing a trailer, could you please at least tell us the basis of your opinions? Thanks!
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We just encountered this since we moved from Colorado to Texas. We were trying to get into the practice our daughter uses but were told they are not accepting new Medicare patients.
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On 8/11/2020 at 1:52 AM, podwerkz said:
A little 4 banger front wheel drive SUV
Foresters are ALL wheel drive, and while the OP doesn't specify some are turbo models as well.
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I think you have been given excellent advice by others and Kirk described the route perfectly.
Having lived 25+ years in Colorado where almost every pass is higher than the one you cross in Wyoming my best advice is stay in the right lane and go slow. Use the transmission to your advantage by downshifting and use the brakes as little as you can as hot brakes are worthless.
I also agree with Kirk that you feel more like mountain driving when going over Donner pass. While it isn't particularly steep at 3-6% it is long, deceptively long, and (for me at least) there are sections where the GPS says you are descending yet it seems like level ground or even climbing.
Bottom line. Easy does it, go slow up and down, stay in the right lane, don't let other motorists (car or truck) hurry you out of your comfort zone and most of all, have fun! There is some very impressive scenery along that route.
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Oh my goodness! All the negativity! If you all are not interested just walk away! I can not believe all the excuses for not helping someone that people are coming up with. To me this would be no different that driving a friends car to a service shop as a favor. I would jump on the opportunity to help out a fellow RVer if I could but I can't right now.
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You do not say which app you use. I use Satellite Director and it seems to be very accurate. However, I always make sure the location data on my phone is accurate first by calibrating it according to the phone manufacturer directions and then I use an app called GPS Status to see what the accuracy looks like before I use Director.
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OK, I will weigh in on this topic.
I have had the Traeger Junior with the folding legs. It was heavy and awkward to store. I then got a GMG Davy Crockett. I like it far better. It is more compact yet large enough to smoke or grill a fair amount of meat. As has been said the legs on it on kind of wonky but I am working on alternative to them. I built a slide out tray to load it in and out of the basement of the fiver. I recently saw the Traeger Ranger at Costco and it is very compact, however you could not cook a turkey on it. But, if you are not interested in smoking or cooking large cuts of meat it looks like it might be very nice for $399.
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We were in Minnesota and came upon a weigh station with signage that included the words "including all recreational vehicles". This was a mile or so before the weigh station and when we got to it it was closed so we did not have to cross. Here is an interesting article concerning RVs and weigh stations.
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18 hours ago, Ray,IN said:
This website was designed for California and expanded to include the Western states, you have noticed there are no live road cameras East of CO. I also would like to see it expanded and developed for the entirety of the U.S.A.
Well, there are now live traffic cams nearly everywhere in the US. I think the developers are being parochial or lazy.
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We had a discussion about this product on another forum and one of the commentators said not to be stingy and just buy the Dicor product. Well, that product is far more than the Henry's so I will be looking here to see how your experience is.
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Good point! A pundit once said there are four seasons in Colorado. Almost winter, winter, still winter, road construction. There is a very good website to check road conditions throughout the state, https://www.cotrip.org/home.htm
Edit: And it is not just I-70. I-25 is under heavy construction between Monument and Castle Rock in what is referred to as "The Gap" widening the highway to make it 3 lanes each way. Closures and narrow lanes are the norm.
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13 hours ago, Ray,IN said:
A bit off-topic; this website is great for current road conditions and many other concerns. One stop shop for travelers
I like that site, I wish they would expand to the whole USA.
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Speaking as a Colorado resident, and having pulled our 40' fiver over both routes, I can tell you I prefer the US-50 route. However, you do not need to go all the way over to pick up I-25. You take 50 to Poncha Springs and then take US-285 north into Denver. This way is just a few miles longer than taking 70, and it does take about an hour longer, but I find it to be a more relaxing drive. With the exception of Monarch Pass, the passes you will cross are all relatively low.
Either way you decide to go, please, take your time and enjoy the magnificent scenery. Both routes are very scenic.
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Really? We are in a park right now in Cedar Park, TX. I have paid for upgraded service the park but honestly it is just slightly better than hot spotting our phone for streaming. As for plans, look at their 55+ plan.