remoandiris

The squirrel cage is easily visible from the bottom. Just to clarify, this is the squirrel cage that blows the cold air thru the ducting into the coach. It is NOT the fan that blows the hot air out of the shroud on the top of the RV.

Does the squirrel cage get replaced from the bottom or the top? Searched Youtube for vids but didn't find any. Neither of my manuals show any repair processes. Coleman/Airxcel sites didn't help, either.

Does it matter if you extend that slide first, second, or third?

Is your VT insurance a full time policy or just 6 months? And you might want to check the cost difference of HEALTH insurance between the 2 states as well. IMO, it is a mistake to ONLY consider the cost of vehicle insurance when there are other costs involved with living. And don't forget SD. You can get your vehicle registered and insured now and travel there later to get your driver's licenses. Yes, you can. Yes, it is legal.

Been looking at pickups. I like the new features that are available, but not the height of the beds. My 5er already has flipped axles. No way it'll tow flat with a new truck. The beds are just too high.

There is no right or wrong answer. Regardless of which type of RV you choose, there will be times it is too big or too small. There will be times the layout doesn't work. There will be times you wished you had gone the other way. RVing is about accepting the limitations of your RV and living within them. If you do that, you will be happy with whatever you choose. I am on my 3rd 5th wheel in 9 yrs. First was 38', then 44', now 42'. Have had the same 1 ton dually for 9 yrs. Never an issue driving it anywhere when out sight seeing. As the wife and I age, our interests and physical abilities are changing. I expect this 5er to be replaced by a DP in the next 10 yrs.

I have NO IDEA why you are quoting me in this reply. NOWHERE in my post did I claim ANY of the things you wrote are true. Perhaps you should RE-READ what I wrote. Or, maybe you should stop quoting people when your reply has NOTHING to do with what they wrote.

I would LOVE TO KNOW the answer to the first question. Something tells me our gubment will never provide the info, even if they have it available. There is no way to find the answer to the second question. Another question would be how many do not get the flu shot and DO get the flu. After 28 yrs of getting the shot and NOT getting the flu, I have opted to NOT get the shot for the past 10 years. And have NOT gotten the flu in those 10 yrs. But I have started to consider getting it again.

There are YouTube vids that show how to replace damaged linoleum. You need a seam roller, too. In the future, use the cutting board or an RV item called Slider Slicker (or similar) on the floor to protect it. You might also want to find the root cause of the floor rising.

Surveys and statistics can be manipulated based on how questions are asked. And a survey done on this forum is a representation of this forum, not the RVing population as a whole. Your last sentence is the best answer.

Stop overthinking it. There are a whole lot of opinions here, some good, some bad. Those who do not have Fla as their domicile are not helping you. I would be VERY surprised if the folks in Bushnell can't easily walk you thru this process. You are FAR from the first couple to do this. Stop overthinking it.

Common practice for who? I've been doing this a little while. Never needed to do it and never seen it done. But I don't have one of those bikes that sit too low, either.

No, you do not have to be hooked up to load/unload. IMO, you are better off being unhooked and LEVEL when loading or unloading. If you are not level, you have NO IDEA what kind of twisting force you are putting on the RV's frame when loading/unloading.

I workamped one year in NH with a 50 amp rig on a 30 amp site. Popped the site breaker a few times. Would not do it again...just too much hassle for me. If you get free propane, and your water heater and fridge will run on propane, that takes a load off the electric. I did not have that option in NH.

I have a Werner. 300lb capacity. Unfolds and extends to about 10 feet, I think. Never been pinched by it. Got it at Lowes several years ago. Fully extended I can just about get to the top of my 5er with one or 2 rungs left over. I don't like using the top rung ever. I can't see how anyone can be pinched by one of these unless you're careless. If it is too heavy to fold standing up, lay it on a side and push the pins in.

I am assuming you're using a Condor or similar front wheel chock (or one of those under bike lock down things that fit Harley tourers), centered in the garage as far forward as possible. You likely have enough space on either side to put one of the bike stands to hold both bikes. A cheap moving blanket from Harbor Freight thrown over each bike is added protection from something falling on them.

What else is in the garage? Can you sandwich the bikes between "soft" stuff? Another option is to get a bike stand, strap it to the floor, and then put the bikes in it. I use one of these both when traveling and when setup in a park. https://www.amazon.com/F2C-Bicycle-Parking-Storage-Outdoor/dp/B07P41FG9N/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=bicycle+floor+rack&qid=1577545757&s=hi&sr=1-3

How so?

Seems to me < $200 to reduce the noise of an AC is inexpensive. If you don't, you don't.

https://wackoproducts.com/product-category/rv-a-c-silencer/ Anyone install one (or more) or these. Saw an article in "Trailer Life" and it looks like an inexpensive way to quiet things down. They also claim an increase in ducted air output. Guess that means it reduces air loss at the ceiling opening where this gets installed. Reviewers mostly say it works as advertised.

I'm curious as to why you're switching domicile from TX to FL. TX, FL, and SD are the Big 3 when it comes full timers, and since you're already in TX...

The same way a person sells a house when the bank holds a regular mortgage. The bank gets paid and whatever is left over goes to the seller. Very simple.

In my experience, usually not. And if you make a special trip to the base just for gas/Exchange/commissary, you probably spent more time and money getting there and home than if you would have shopped off base.

You may want to start your research here; http://www.rvnetwork.com/topic/134666-water-softener/#comments

I listen to Watercolors a lot, too. Spa is just a few stations away from Watercolors. It is very relaxing. Sometimes I flip to a more modern jazz station for a bit. Maybe check out some of the Laugh USA comedians once in a while. Wife and I sometimes play name that tune on various music channels. I had SiriusXM on my motorcycle, but the reception is not as good and I had a harder time changing channels. On the bike I just listen to music on my phone thru bluetooth. Still have Sirius in the truck. I call them every 5 months to get the same rate instead of them bumping me up to their "regular" monthly rates.