Jinx & Wayne

Raising kids would be my first suggestion, but the timing may be off. How about training a dog?🐕

Patience and a checklists top my list.

I went online and looked up my bank's debit card agreement terms. It is confusing, but one part is pretty clear. The boldface is something I highlighted. "TELL US AT ONCE if you believe your card or access code has been lost or stolen, if you believe someone has used your card or access code or otherwise accessed your accounts without your authority, or if you believe that an electronic fund transfer has been made without your permission using information from your check. Telephoning is the best way of keeping your possible losses down. You could lose all the money in your account (plus your maximum overdraft line-of-credit). " When they say "my account," they mean ALL of my accounts. I'm going to continue my practice of not entering my debit card information on any website. There is no way I am willing to bet my money on their security. I will forego that particular Gas Buddy benefit.

I am having trouble finding a #1695, 12v, bayonet type bulb. I is a very small bulb that goes in a step light in my Carriage Carri-Lite fiver. Does anyone know of source that doesn't require me to buy 25 of them?

I did not get the Gas Buddy card because it links to a debit card rather than a credit card. I know I am protected from fraudulent charges on my credit cards. I am under the impression that this protection does not extend to my debit card. I guess I should contact my bank to find out for sure.

Another vote for Gas Buddy. I just looked at GB in my area and found diesel ranging from $1.99 to 3.00. That's a whole lot of savings on 60-70 gallon per fill. I avoid the big chains like Love's, FJ etc. Their diesel prices are sky high. I can do that because I have a 50 gal saddle tank so I can travel two days and fuel while I have the fiver unhooked and don't need semi size access. Having the extra fuel capacity has saved a lot. Driving in your sweet spot can also save fuel. Most vehicles have a speed that is most economical. My rig's sweet spot is 59-60 mph. If I travel at 64-65 I burn about 15% more fuel per mile. 55 mph only saves about 3%. Try tracking your fuel usage versus speed.

That's potentially a pretty serious issue. Given the possible consequences of a wrong answer/guess I would not rely on this forum, but instead would contact customer support for Ford. Oh, and please post their answer here. I have a 350 DRW, too.

I think the scariest thing about the Amazon Music extra service is that it has an AI that designs playlists based on your listening. I cobbles together stuff that you play with similar things. The scary part is how often it is right.

I haven't used one in the RV because our ducted A/C is also a heat pump with a "dry" function. I have, however, used one in a SB. We had a damp basement and ran a dehumidifier. It worked very well in a space that is similar to a very large RV but much damper. If you can find one that drains instead of needing emptying, you may be able to run a drain hose past a slide seal and save checking and emptying on a frequent basis. As I recall the unit we had would take up a lot of space; it was about 2' H x 1.5' W x 1'D. Sorry but I don't remember the brand.

We have an Amazon Music subscription. We get access to a zillion songs and run it through my phone to Bluetooth speakers. Because it is on the phone I can access it via WIFI or cell data. Outside we play it on a portable JBL speaker, inside on the Bose Soundbar, when traveling on the truck system (unless no cell coverage) and when walking or exercising on the headphones.

If you are traveling in Maine the best RV shop I have found is River Road RV in Orrington (next to Bangor). I had slide work and a couple of other issues addressed there. The started when they said they would, finished on time, kept me informed, the work was excellent and the price was VERY reasonable. I also had a propane problem the Friday before leaving on Saturday of a holiday weekend and they got right out and fixed it. Super service. I've used other RV shops in the area with much less satisfaction. It is a husband and wife team - John and Sarah - with a solid and experienced crew. River Road RV 49 River Road Orrington ME 04474 (207) 989-1673

I had Mopeka sensors 2-1/2 years ago. The sensor units were so large that the would get crushed under the tanks unless you were very careful putting them in the racks. I had two 40# with a filled weight over 75# and a waist level tank drawer. Careful was not always in the cards and they died after a couple of fills. Maybe there is a new, smaller sensor. I'm using Chad's Truma sensor and like it. It is the size of roll of large coins. It is cheaper than Mopeka, too.

I've always taken the view that magic is as good a description for some phenomena as any scientific answer, depending upon your level of technological expertise. The workings of cellphone and computers beyond basic programing issues are magic to me. I can make them work most of the time, but I have too little knowledge to describe the rest of their workings as anything other than as magic. Where that point is depends upon the person. Turning computers on and off to fix them is about my level. That is above the cargo cult level, but not by much.

I installed a Fantastic Fan with a remote last spring. I couldn't be happier with it. It was pricier than I originally planned for. The remote adjusts to about ten or more fan speeds, it is quiet, can be set to come on at certain temperatures and closes when it rains and is easily reversible. And it was easy to install.

Well, I'm stumped. Monday I received the the ball replacement kit from Dura and installed it. It took a matter of minutes. And then nothing had changed. I was considering my next step when - lo and behold - the water flow was back to normal this morning. I have a couple of thoughts. One, my re-build was slightly out of alignment. Two, something was partially blocking the line and broke loose. Three, my plumbing system shares the same sense of humor as my GPS (routing through residential streets when towing is a big favorite of the GPS). Four, none of the above. I'm going to make more coffee now. I will admire the water flow and resist the urge to claim credit for it.

Amen to that. We had a bout of phorid flies in Florida last year. Two gallons of citrus-based biocide, and two bouts of driving with borax and Dawn in the tanks finally fixed the problem.

I guess I'm pretty finicky about trip planning. I've looked at most of the combined trip planners but find they are all lacking in some area. So I use a bunch of different sources. First I look at the paper Rand McNally Road Atlas and consider route alternatives based upon what we think we want to visit, mileages and areas to avoid (like the DC Beltway). Once I have alternatives I use Campendium to search for campgrounds at reasonable intervals along the way. If I'm going through high country I use Mountain Directory to spot grades. Then I use Allstays Camp and RV to check for clearances and rest areas. Once I have that done I type out each travel day's directions with mileages, turn/exit info, rest areas, etc. When I do this I look at route change intersections and ramps on the ground using Google Maps. My navigator then has the typed directions. When we get to a spaghetti interchange (can anyone say Hartford, CT) I've actually seen the route and signs. I never rely on a GPS when towing. They seem to have a rare sense of humor that comes out at the worst time. Yeah, I know this seems excessive. But it works for me It's part of a habit I developed in the Army as a NCO planning convoy routes. I remember one time the 1SG planned a route that got a 11 foot tall armored vehicle stuck in an old Roman archway (German National Historic Site). It took a day and a half to get it out. I decided I didn't need that sort of fun on my shoulders.

I've spoken to Canadian RV friends who tell me that their health insurance won't cover travel to the US because it is non-essential travel.

I contacted Dura customer service and they agreed that is most likely. We had it installed about 14 months ago so Dura is shipping a kit under warranty. It should be in Avon Park when we arrive. They also sent a video on how to make the replacement. For those considering a new RV faucet, Dura's customer service was very prompt and very helpful.

My understanding is that the risk of infection from someone 500 feet away is about the same as 500 miles away. It is the people in between who are the risk, and your habits that determine the extent of that risk. Take adequate precautions and your risk should be low. Avoid being indoors anywhere that others are or were recently present. If you must go indoors such as a particular type of business, go to a business that practices safe procedures - not the ones with masks under the nose and no limits on customers. Limit the time indoors in those places to less than 15 minutes in 24 hours. We try to make these essential trips first thing in the morning to allow virus on premises to die down. Restaurants, bars and other social gatherings do not fit into this. Use delivery and curbside pickup whenever possible. If you attend outdoors events, be sure they are distanced and masked. Avoid places at those events where folks frequent- food service, etc. Wear a mask when you are going to be near others, and always have a mask for yourself when folks pop up unexpectedly. Wash your hands. Don't attend gatherings, even family, unless you are sure of EVERYONE there. That is a tall order beyond a person or two with whom you have discussed the issue. We spent a lot of time with our daughter and SIL in Maine this summer, but we had an agreement about following precautions. We self-quarantined when we arrived in Maine and before meeting with each other. They did the same. My daughter told me she would prefer not being the daughter who killed us. I'mnot sure what that says about her view of her sisters. When we went to MD this fall, we quarantined for the two weeks that we traveled travel down. The two daughters in MD quarantined the grandchildren and themselves except for one daughter whose place of business screens and uses PPE every day (she's a med lab tech.) We accepted that risk. I'm not sure I would now with the current upswing in cases. It isn't clear to me whether you continue to work in the shop with the neighbor who is less than careful. That sounds like a big risk to me. It looks like we have to continue to be very, very careful until spring and a vaccine, and then only moderately careful for another year or so.

Sorry DJohns, posted by accident. No pull out but thank you for the idea.

Kirk, Thank you. It is a ball type faucet. Although our rig is old (2006 Carriage) we rebuilt the kitchen last year so the faucet is relatively new. It is from Dura, so parts or a new faucet are available

I neglected to say that I checked the aerator and it is fine. I've thought about it some more. The problem affects both hot and cold. Since the cold feed to the hot water tank branches off from the kitchen sink cold feed (one branch to hot tank and one to kitchen sink), and the hot water outflow to the shower and bathroom is fine, the problem is downstream from that branch. Since the only thing that affects both hot and cold in the kitchen downstream from that point after the hot water tank is the one-handle faucet, I'm going to look at that. I've never taken one apart before (I'm a retired lawyer, not a plumber.) This may be interesting.

New problem cropped up two days ago. Water flow in the kitchen sink began to fade. Today we arrived in Bushnell and the kitchen is a trickle. Pressure at CG faucet is normal. Bathroom flow is good. Shower flow is good. There are no visible kinks in the line to the kitchen. I'm assuming there is a blockage in the kitchen line. Does anyone have suggestions for troubleshooting this one?

We were planning on retiring in 2020. In January 2018 Jinx, my ever courageous wife, said what if we retire now. I jumped at the idea. We'd spent the previous summer in the RV on a lake (not traveling) so we knew roughly what we could keep in it. The first thing we did was decide what we could keep. We then gave the kids first choice of things. That left a house still full We sold off the valuable things and put the house on the market. We found someone who agreed to empty and clean out the house for the remaining items and a few thousand dollars. We have one box of stuff at a daughter's house. Do we miss it? Not at all. The things that truly carried memories are with the kids. The rest was just stuff. BTW, every spring and fall we still thin out the "stuff". It accretes in the RV over time.