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Thanks, But that's the regeneration process. The brand new ones do not require salt and the resin is already charged. In fact they have NO SALT in the factory and add none to the new ones. I spoke with them this morning and the issues could be a couple of things. One is from 1.5 years in the southwest my plumbing is coated with mineral deposits that will take some time to clear out. Another is the over all quality of the "city water" here. Even filtered and Mg/Ca stripped out can still leave actual salt. Since it's desert well water that's not surprising. I'm only here for a couple more weeks so will work around it and see what a better water source does. Plus some time. BTW RV'ers next to me are from SW too and their water heater is already breaking down due to hard water. I don't think it's 2 years old and they already went through one sacrificial rod in it! Yikes! I've read of other RV's plumbing going south quickly too with this extreme hard water.

I think so.... I have a sediment and charcoal filter going into the unit and of course it's only able to be hooked up one way. Test strip on cold water side shows almost zero hard water in the 0-40 ppm range max. Non softened in the 500-1000 range....test strip turns red! Taste isn't so bad aside from the salinity. I understand the harder the water the more sodium will be in the soft water due to the ion exchange. But I've tasted soft water before and it's not as salty as this....

Hi, I spend a LOT of time in the southwest and here outside of Yuma has diamond hard water. A test strip reveals over 500 mg/L 500ppm which is very hard. Unpalatable AND will significantly lower the life of water heater and perhaps plumbing. The ground around the outside faucets are white with mineral deposits. It's ridiculous! So I bought a 16,000 grain On The Go water softener and after probably 50 gallons of rinsing via a 10 minute flush out side then shower and dishes etc... but it still tastes more salty than soft. I've drank soft water before and never had it be salty. I know the way it works is sodium replaces calcium and magnesium so the harder the water the more sodium in the water NOT salt.... Any clues before I contact the manufacturer tomorrow? Is this normal and typical? I'd like to be able to drink it on occasion and not have to revert to bottled water again. I use a Berkey which says soft water will shorten the life of its filters by half but I can live with that... IF it doesn't taste like salt water! Thanks!

I just bought an On The Go brand. Gets high marks across the board. While water softeners are pretty basic the seals and canister construction vary from brand to brand. I almost bought an RV Water Filter Store brands but reviews showed dozens of heavily leaking units. I've been in places where I don't even need to filter the water and here outside of Yuma where the water is so hard there are mineral deposits left by spilling a glass of water! I got one as if the water which is filtered whole rig by sediment and charcoal and the Berkey for drinking makes me gag there is a problem with the water! YMMV

Hi, Full time RV'er based out of Livingston TX, currently in NM. Anyone here using a credit union they like? Can I apply online? I'm self employed and want to take my business banking with me. I'd love to see if they can offer me a lower APR on a business credit card or line of credit. Established business, 765 FICO, no derogatory credit marks or red flags. I'd bring my cash savings over with me. I'm a real good bet to do business with! Thanks!

Frankly Dan... you're getting yourself all worked up over something that's none of your business. The idea someone can lay out there life situation in a few paragraphs here and you actually able to grasp the challenges is ridiculous. As others have numerated there is a long list of "what about's" the court takes into consideration so they are quite relevant to the discussion. You'd make a lousy juror since you're tunnel vision preconceived notions are antithetical to the entire legal process. I refuse to judge someone on there motivations for being excused from jury duty. I've explained about 1% of the challenges I face and assume others have similar details. My objective for this thread was to determine if I can vote or if it will bring an unwelcome burden to me I'd have less control of. I'm doing OK but Covid has offered a lot of challenges for my business. I have to make plans week to week instead of relying upon one big event to stock up and make connections. Just finishing my 2020 taxes I had over 3000 miles of EXTRA travel to fill the gaps due to cancellation of EVERY gem show in the USA for a year! So now you know about 2% of my situation...and that will have to be it.

Simmer down Dan.... No one said any of these things you're alluding to. Life is unpredictable especially for RV'ers. Covid ring any bells? It was in all the papers last year! I was heavily impacted and being in the west much of 2020 wild fires and other events made for an interesting year. 2020 was the year of "What about!" I'm sure Polk county weighed the pros and cons of encouraging domicile and I betcha revenue played a MUCH larger role than expanded jury pool. I've was in Polk Co 3 weeks and I left over $2000 behind! I frequented restaurants and several other LOCAL businesses. I have a feeling this is what they had in mind.....

Of course I sound like a jerk because I applied YOUR logic! Try to work it out on your own! So I wonder why you never serve since there's no prohibition for LE serving on juries and they keep skipping you? I mean they always say the jury pool is pretty shallow and to never make the cut and have to blame it on being a former LE....ya gotta ask what else may be the issue! Interesting..... That along with the above tells me all I need to know about you!

OK, Let’s apply your method to YOU! Seems to me your shirking your responsibility by quickly flashing a retired LE badge and being safely home before 10am. Even though being a retired or former LE does NOT prohibit one from serving on a jury! You probably focus on your LE experience specifically to get out of jury duty! Probably ramp it up if it looks like you make the cut! Probably dress the part etc…. Seriously LE serve on juries ALL THE TIME! There's no law or statute against LE of any sort serving on juries. Would only be an issue if magnified by the prospective juror to the point of being a nuisance! That must be it! I probably sound jerk don’t I? I think so as I made a judgment on you with limited information. I have no idea what level of LE you were and how far along you go in the process. Perhaps your excused by one of the lawyers for being former LE. Lots of scenarios and details I don’t have privy nor right to. I think I'd be beyond a jerk to respond as above. So I’ll refrain from making assumptions and accusations about you.

Do you shut down your business for 3+ weeks and drive 1000+ miles or do you live in Polk Co.? I'm betting not....

Well.... Voting is a right. There should be no obligation or financial penalty for registering to vote. I've read a few articles about how people like me who reckon a too great a financial hit DON'T register to vote as a result of this. This effects many self employed like myself and there's been some serious discussion about this. Google "jury duty, poll tax" or similar phrases and you'll find some interesting takes on this.

Hi, Where I've lived in the past the jury pool is selected by voting registration (which is Unconstitutional IMO! It's a poll tax!). My situation now is full timer RV'er self employed. If I got selected and could not avoid it would absolutely cost me several $1000 in lost wages. Nature of my business requires daily hands-on attention and any down time I ever has telescopes out several weeks of lower income. Does Polk Co. chose based on registered to vote? If so I may not be able to register to vote..... Thanks!

Hi, Using the Escapees checklist here in Livingston I was completing my Texas domicile and called Loring and Assc. about affidavit of domicile. They said not necessary.... Didn't even ask my situation.... They charge $160 for this seemingly simple bit of paper work so leaning towards their advice BUT I'm leaving town in a few days and better make sure I do it right and not have second thoughts! Should I do the affidavit? What are the advantages? Thanks!

Hi, I'm currently with Progressive via Miller. I've found Miller difficult to get in touch with. They never answer the phone and call back maybe a day later. So I've been having to work with Progressive directly. I was told I'm paying a premium as Miller gets a commission which they are not earning in my case. Progressive honors this and despite Miller not helping wont give me a break for me doing all the work. I think I can get a better rate. Any advice on other insurance companies I can shop around as a full time RV'er? Thanks!

Howdy, I bought my insurance via Miller. My policy is with Progressive. I'm preparing for Texas domicile and have to change address to 257 RAINBOW DR. Looks like I can change address online but not sure if I have to proclaim I'm a full time RV'er now. I've been using a friends address for the past few months then my PO box. I hadn't intended to full time for sure and stumbled into it. Been a few months of not looking for a rental so here I am! I figure the 257 RAINBOW DR is red flagged and as soon as I enter that it will trigger something with progressive.....I just don't know...... Should I call up Miller of Progressive or just use the online address change? Thanks!

I have a lien so only registration and bill of sale and neither say anything about weight. I suppose it's the "sticker" that matters. BTW should I get some sort of letter from my lien holder/loan company maybe? Ya know...I've called twice and get an impatient operator who thinks all my questions are stupid so working it out here a better idea me thinks!

Thanks! Online specs says GVWR 7600 lbs BUT sticker says GVWR 7300 lbs so I should be ok! Manufactured weight only 5300 lbs.

Howdy again! I tow a trailer. Do I have to get the trailer inspected or just the tow vehicle for licensing and registration etc....? My rig is a Tunda and a Airstream Flying Cloud. Thanks!

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Hi, I signed up for Texas SKPs mail service. I'll be arriving in Livingston in March to complete my domicile process. I'll be staying at Rainbow's End. Is this where the mail is delivered? In other words when I'm there may I simply go to an office and receive my mail? Thanks!

Howdy, I'm still planning on a Texas domicile but spoke with a Texan friend who mentioned some sort of business tax. I run a small online shop of my handmade turquoise jewelry on Etsy. AztexSilver if you want to see exactly what I refer to. Currently an AZ resident and file taxes there and simply pay tax on income....no extra tax because it's a business. My friends business was a bit more involved than mine but his attitude has raised financial issues I need to address before making the final decision. Any advice appreciated!

Yes! I think it's an OK deal without the outrageous APR. As-is you would not see an advantage for over 5 years. As you say ~$400 gets you into a decent park almost anywhere. So to be locked in to a specific system needs more incentive in my book. PLUS...It's in-house finance. TT takes NO RISK once you sign up. Even if you default they simply sue you and rescind your access. I financed my Tundra to the tune of $36K at ~3% APR. If I default it's a HUGE expensive headache for the bank. I could hide the Tundra and they'd never get possession. Yet 3% APR assures they make a profit..... Bottom line is the lowest down monthly needs to come in well below what average RV park monthly "rent" would be. The usurious APR smacks of scam and lowers the perceived value of the product.....

Let's go ahead and call it 17% APR.... Ridiculous! Comes out to ~$22,000 Not to mention yearly dues of at least $1000.... So over 5 years you'd pay at least $27,000... I thought last time I considered a 1000 Trails plan the APR was like 2%..... or even 0%.... Almost did it a couple years ago...The plan which was 90% of what this Adventure Pass is seemed much more reasonable...

Holy cow! I have been receiving phone calls and emails about this and was pretty excited to see what it offers.... The program looks GREAT but the price? My quote on basic pass upgrade: "Get the Adventure membership for as low as $262.12 per month payable for 72 months at 16.99% APR. Based on a purchase price of $15,595." $16,000!!!!!!!! For a camping pass! Thousand Trails! You got brass! I'll give ya that!

Thanks! I have a 2019 Airstream 25FB with curb weight of 5500 pounds. Maxes out at 7300 pounds. Should I get a Cat Scale slip within a few days of arriving in case an issue? I don't have one on hand but don't recall the VIN normally being attached though.....