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richfaa

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  1. We use the GS Extended service plan. We have over the years used about all of them and never had a service issue including the GS plan.
  2. Our washer/Dryer dumps directly to the dump valve so we need to keep hooked up. We purchase quality sewer hose and we do keep it off the ground and slanted for proper flow. We leave the grey and galley valve open and dump the black tanks every 4 days. We do fill the grey and galley tanks from time to time and clean them out. Dumping, Hoses , etc have never been a problem for us.
  3. Been there twice as we just happened to be in the area on a road trip since it is over 2K miles from our S&B. I am sure escapes will have a circle IF Q happens this year. We would take a pass this year due to the uncertainty of travel. We had a bad enough time getting back from Florida this spring. "Q" is a experience and should be on your to do list.
  4. Boy have we been fortunate we have never encountered a RV park such as you describe in our 14 years of long timing covering over 100K miles and 48 states.
  5. We also live in a HOA facility in Central Florida during the winter most of the seniors wore masks and gloves. There was really not very many places to go and most like us did not stray far from the facility. I choose to wear a mask and gloves most of the time as I have no medical degree and will listen to the medical folks rather than Facebook experts or media talking heads.
  6. I choose to wear a mask because all things considered it seems to be the thing to do at this time.
  7. We are not Canadian but winter in Florida. Canadians make up a significant number of the snowbirds in Florida. They left our park in droves in early March not knowing what might happen at the border . We own a lot in Florida so reservations are not a problem. It is as of yet to early to know what might happen between now and say early October. We are in a wait and see position but it sort of looks like we will be wintering in Northern Ohio this year.
  8. We are on hold for all travel. This will be the year since 2006 that we have no travel plans. It is not bad at all we have plenty to do around the S&B. We are retired have income can pay the bills and keep food on the table .We are more fortunate than many. There is no documented medication that is known to be effective and there is no vaccine . We are learning as we go. We are saving a lot of $$ as there are no diesel fuel bills and no campground fees. We winter were it is warm and that is up in the air we shall see. The Montana 5th wheel is in the shop getting much needed maintenance.
  9. Kirk W explained it well "The ownership of real estate does not create a domicile, but can be a contributing factor. Legally, it is the place where you establish evidence of intending to reside there, by such things as where you bank, subscribe to newspapers, your doctor's location, register & insure vehicles, register to vote, maintain a permanent address, pay your taxes, and a long list of other contributing factors'" Our Domicile is Ohio. We vote in that State our vehicles are tagged in that state. We pay Ohio State taxes. We have a residence in Florida. We taxes on that property. We have a mailing address at that property. We reside in Ohio more than 6 months of the year and Florida less than 6 months of the year. Normally one will Domicile in one Place and can have residence in many places . We have had residence in as many as 3 different states but only one domicile .Do some research on the difference between Residence and Domicile
  10. It would guess that no one answers the phone because they are on the road.
  11. We all have different circumstances.
  12. Getting cash money has never been a problem for us since we began our extensive travel in 2006. We use the FJ/Pilot card for fuel purchases probably 95 % of the time and we use a debit card or our USAA card for all other purchases . Cash can be got most anywhere at stores both large and small. We have about 100.00 in various denominations on hand. We have found little use for cash. We do not recall paying ATM fees as we rarely use the ATM to get cash $$$ unless there is a branch of our local bank wherever we are. We have not had a problem using the debit card and it is both a debit and credit card. Most banks have limits or alerts on your bank accounts such as how much you can spend at one time. We have had on several occasions had to call the bank and alert them that we would be exceeding that amount otherwise they would deny the transaction or call us to confirm that is was us doing the transaction. We like the debit card because the amount is deducted from your account almost instantly and you can only spend what your account will cover. In short … we do not have a problem
  13. We use the 30 pounders and they seem to get heavier every year. We can still get then up there...….so far.
  14. We have nothing planned this summer perhaps some local travel.
  15. As Kirk posted read and understand the contract understand the terms of the contract.
  16. They are actually ESP … Extended service plans that will clearly define what is or is not covered. We have the cornerstone plan and are happy with it. There is no sense buying it while the RV is still under the factory warranty we purchased when the factory was about to expire. There are many things that can fail in these things that can be very expensive to repair. If you feel you can repair or afford the repair of anything that may fail save the money. We did not fall in that group. ,
  17. Our primary use of Facebook or other social media is to communicate with family and friends . We also like to see all points of view from all sorts of people. It is called staying informed. I find Facebook a useful tool like any tool. We will block people or sites that continually post hate in the areas of race, religion and politics.
  18. Thank you that clarifies your action.
  19. I do not have to read it. We have been RV'ers for over 25 years and "in retirement RV'ers since 2006. It suites our lifestyle just fine. We are not Full timers as we maintain a S&B but live in our 5th wheel most of the year.
  20. Can you give us some specific examples of "recent events " that caused you to leave fakebook.
  21. Over the years we have had about all of them including GS which we use now. We have never had a issue with any of them. A good indicator is to ask your local roadside service provider( tow service, etc) which service they prefer. It will normally be the one that pays with a credit card and pays promptly.
  22. We do not normally use the big truck pumps but do on occasion . Strange that we have not had a problem at the big truck pumps with flow although they do fill very fast.
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