Chalkie

There are a number of parks that we have been in in Texas that are wired for internet like that but you have to arrange with ISP on your own. It is not supplied by the park.

I thought I would throw this in as a add-on to Kirk's post. Consumer Reports top 4 recreational inverter generators: Score Price (per CR) Model 77 $1000 Honda EU2000iT1A1 76 $480 Westinghouse iGen2000 73 $995 Yamaha EF2000isV2 72 $500 Predator 62523 As you can see there is the not a huge variation in scores, but there is a huge difference in prices. Second place rather surprised me.

I am going to throw out another source for VERY reasonably priced induction cookware. One that I was not aware of prior to my previous post in this thread. IKEA! They have a cookware selection and are clearly labeled if they are induction ready or not.

We have on the big window at the back of the RV. The plantation style blind that came with the unit was heavy and the brackets inadequate for the weight and motion and were constantly falling down. We replaced it with a cell type that is far lighter and were actually able to get a close match on color to the other blinds. We have been very pleased with them. Never have experienced this. Even though the type we have are room darkening (not black out), you can still see some light through them in full daylight and there are no shadows of anything hiding in the cells after almost four years.

Just be aware that while this may apply in Texas it will not apply everywhere. I promise you that it will not in Colorado except for some limited areas as authorized by local entities and no matter what you are going to have to purchase a Colorado OHV sticker for it while using it in the state.

"Rims" bending? I can see the tire sidewalls flexing but not the rims. Tire sidewalls flexing is normal and more noticeable on hard surfaces, and yes, does look really bad under certain circumstances. Not to get into the whole ST vs. LT conversation but that is one thing that an ST rated tire has - a stiffer sidewall specifically because trailers will do that when turning. Having the actual rim bend would scare the living daylights out of me. I think I would be moving fast somewhere else if I saw my aluminum rims bending when the are holding a tire with 110 PSI in place. Be a very dangerous bomb if it let go.

My only comment to this, as the choice is ultimately yours, is that just as in a S&B house, I really hate not having natural outside light in the bathroom. What light comes via the vent hood is just not adequate IMO.

Like anywhere else you should be careful in selecting where you get your work done. I know someone that had some painting done in Mexico and it did not hold up well. As in everything you get what you pay for.

I had been looking for a pot to make small batches of chili or soup that was induction ready and wasn't having much success finding what I wanted. Then a light went off as I was looking at pots in the kitchen of our S&B. Why not use that small,, enamel coated, cast iron dutch oven? It was the size I wanted and works perfectly. For those of you in Texas you can find the one we have at H-E-B.

I believe that to be rumor or false info. Do not listen to the neighbors, the whisperers or anyone else, get the information from Medicare. You can not sign up earlier than three months prior to your 65th birthday month. Visit the the Medicare site to get the correct and current information. Same thing goes for Social Security. Visit their site directly. They have a tool there that lets you play with the dates you want to start drawing SSAN so you can see when you might want to start out. The dates you sign up for Medicare and Social Security are not necessarily the same and you can be penalized for not signing up for Medicare on time. When in doubt about any of this go to the source!

How true! I could go to the VA but have not, and will not, set foot in one of their facilities. I know folks that are very happy with VA care and at the same time know folks that are not. Too much bad press over the years for me. I know that not all active duty physicians are at the top of their field but over the years we have had many highly qualified and excellent doctors in the military both while I was active duty and since I have been retired. The nice thing about Tricare For Life is that it is good anywhere that Medicare is accepted. Since you do not need referrals to specialists for most Medicare coverage you can see the specialist you think you need as long as they will set you an appointment. There have been threads on these forums about folks with VA coverage having to jump through hoops to be seen outside of their area even though they are seeking care at another VA facility. You should carefully do your homework on this subject if you are planning on much travel.

One thing I have not seen mentioned in this thread is that when you turn 65 you will need to have your ID card re-issued as you will no longer be eligible for Tricare Standard/Prime. And as an aside if it has been a long time since your ID card was issued, the new cards do not show your Social Security number.

I know several people that have done a full body paint on their rigs to extend the life of them, some of these folks are here on this forum so perhaps they will chime in. All I can say is that compared to gel coat the paint looks amazing and it seems as though it always looks cleaner. When you run your hand over that painted surface compared the gel surface the paint feels smoother, slicker.

Well, I continue to study this issue. I think at this point I am leaning towards mounting the main radio behind the back seats (which is where it was in the old truck) and then placing the remote head in the console with the mic coming out under the steering wheel and a remote speaker next to the steering wheel. I am not fully satisfied with this solution, but it is better than other ideas I have had and I do not really change frequencies much while driving. Thanks for the ideas offered.

I can tell you these are a great choice! We had one for years before we moved up to the 5th wheel. We gave it to our son who hardly ever does any camping but dry camping. He uses it all the time still.

I would love a picture of that. The front seats in our truck are the full power one and there is very little room under there.

Thanks for the replies. The Ram mounts are a possibility but the DW complained in the last truck how many "gadgets" were taking up space. The powerstroke.org link is a good idea. I had looked at the location but thought that reading the face seemed awkward. I will to experiment a bit and rethink on that.

I am looking for a place to mount my Yaesu FT-8800 in my '16 F-350. In my previous truck ('08 F-250) an after market radio had been added so there was a pocket/opening below the single DIN radio where I was able to mount the detachable control head. This truck has the factory nav unit, upfitter switches, etc. and there simply in no room in the center area. About the only other place I have potentially come up with is where the overhead glasses storage is. I have no sun roof on this truck so there are 2 glasses trays, one of which could be removed to make room for the control head. While that is doable it is still not what I am hoping for so I am sure open for other suggestions. Thanks!

I don't find that to be true. Must depend on where you travel. I'll give you an example. I can stay at military famcamps and do on occasion. When we travel through Abilene, TX we always stay at the KOA there even though there is a famcamp at Dyess AFB. Why? Dyess costs $35/night and then you have the hassle of getting on and off the base. The KOA is $38/night and it is easy in and out right back on the highway. To say they are ALWAYS on the higher end is just not true in our experience. Some most definitely are but to say that they all are is like saying that all Good Sam parks are on the higher end. Some are, some are not. PA can save a ton of money when you find a park that does not place restrictions on its usage such as not on weekends or one night only, etc. So to the OP, if you do not find any value in it, then drop your KOA membership. We have not paid for a KOA membership since we bought our first one in 2013 as we use KOA parks just enough that they automatically extend our membership for free and we do not feel like we have ever been cheated on our stays. To each his own.

An additional comment here about KOAs. Their prices vary widely depending on the type of KOA that they are (Journey, Holiday, Resort). In a way much like the price variance of staying in a Motel 6 or a Hyatt Regency. Various levels of amenities command different prices. Also KOA campgrounds are not just randomly placed. They are carefully placed so that they are convenient to good "days end" locations. I just went through the list of KOA campgrounds that we have stayed at over the last 4 years and it is a pretty long list. We also have stayed in state parks, PA parks and Good Sam parks but in studying the list the KOAs that we mostly stayed at have been convenient to our daily travel limit. The only KOA that I can honestly say we will never again stay at is one very close to our daughters home. They are now a "Resort" and have placed themselves in the stupidly expensive category, which is a shame for us as it makes for parking further away.

You know I have heard that before but I have NEVER ever paid more than what is advertised online. Yes, there are differences in the price for a 30A or 50A service. Yes, they may also offer sites with cable or no cable. But NEVER have I paid anything other than what is told me when I make my reservation.

I need to test this out. I just added a tap on our RV for a gas grill. I waffled back and forth the double regulator thing and then opted to place the tap on the low pressure side of a 30PSI regulator. Researched told me the regulator between the right and left tanks was to prevent a sludge build up in the gas line and should be done on all long runs. Since my gas hookup for the the grill is actually a longer run than just across the trailer that is why I went the way I did. The weather has been all rainy and windy since I did this so I have not had a chance to test.

I looked up that trailer and I do not see that it has a Cold Weather Package on it. Does it? Our 5er has a cold weather package and we can, and have, occupied it in below freezing weather (once even in a blizzard). I am sure the package made a lot of difference since all the water pipes are in a sealed area that is heated, the water tanks have heating pads, etc. I do not entirely trust the heated water supply hoses and disconnect them when the temperature is going to be below freezing. I would examine how and where the water pipes are routed as that will you to make an informed decision. If you are reasonably sure the pipes are routed in heated spaces you can help things a bit by any cabinets that have pipes in them open where possible. You should also be concerned about freezable items in outer wall cabinets and keep those doors open as well. My preferred method to safeguard the pipes, however, remains with winterizing or just not being located in an area where it can freeze. I know there are some on the forums here that intentionally winter camp (shudder) and I sure they will have much better advice than mine if they pipe in.

I think I would examine how the batteries are secured. They should not be getting tossed around enough to spill any of the fluid any more than they would be tossed around in a car (well, unless you are doing some hard core extreme off road driving).