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Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 09-20-2017, 06:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,759
Posted By wyatt earp
Yes Jim, we are talking about the full width...

Yes Jim, we are talking about the full width heavy rubber flap with the Winnebago logo in metal. Weighs a good 40-50 pounds. Have read the stories of a too low flap causing damage to toads as well....
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 09-19-2017, 06:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,759
Posted By wyatt earp
We had several major issues come up on the 2200...

We had several major issues come up on the 2200 mile drive home including the mudflap. Had to wait three weeks to get it to a Winnebago service center (most were booked at least a month or more out)....
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 09-18-2017, 05:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 813
Posted By wyatt earp
2016 Journey 40R water pressure regulator

In reading the well prepared set of manuals that came with our new 40R it recommends a water pressure regulator be installed to keep the water pressure in the 50-55psi range. I would have thought it...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 09-18-2017, 05:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,759
Posted By wyatt earp
We picked up our brand new 2016 Journey 40R in...

We picked up our brand new 2016 Journey 40R in Indiana this past July and drove it home to California. At the second night's stop the camp host noticed my mudflat was dragging on the ground....
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 01-06-2016, 02:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,283
Posted By wyatt earp
biosensai, I looked up your recommended park in...

biosensai,
I looked up your recommended park in Lodi and it looks very good. I also like the way it's on 120, which, as you said makes the transition to the I5 a snap. Will use that when the weather...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 01-05-2016, 04:39 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,283
Posted By wyatt earp
My plan was to use 99 through central CA as I've...

My plan was to use 99 through central CA as I've travelled that route before and like it now that most all the construction is over. I was mainly concerned with the I5 in NorCal as I've not been up...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 01-02-2016, 02:23 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,283
Posted By wyatt earp
Thanks for the helpful links. Planning on leaving...

Thanks for the helpful links. Planning on leaving Tuesday am and overnighting in Merced, then driving the next day to our destination, Eagle Point. Looks like the worst part of the drive is the...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 01-01-2016, 06:14 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,283
Posted By wyatt earp
Road Conditon I5 northern Calif

Planning a trip from SoCal to Eagle Point, Oregon. What is the I5 like through northern CA and southern OR?
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 10-03-2015, 07:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,783
Posted By wyatt earp
vgb, I flat tow a 2014 Mini Countryman 6sp...

vgb,
I flat tow a 2014 Mini Countryman 6sp manual. I used all Blue Ox equipment (they are the only one's to offer a base plate for the Countryman). Tows great, no problems whatsoever.
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 03-06-2015, 08:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 910
Posted By wyatt earp
Once you install it, it will become evident how...

Once you install it, it will become evident how it is stored. It simply rolls up and is secured with the attached velcro straps.
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 12-02-2014, 04:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,995
Posted By wyatt earp
+1 on the Blue Ox KarGard. I use one and tow a...

+1 on the Blue Ox KarGard. I use one and tow a Mini Countryman with great results, and it stores on the hitch assembly.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-21-2014, 04:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,060
Posted By wyatt earp
If you don't mind driving to Corona, I've used...

If you don't mind driving to Corona, I've used the Mobil station off Cajalco/Eagle Glen parkway. Plenty of room for my 2007 National Dolphin and the tech really seems to know what he is doing.
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 10-15-2014, 08:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,111
Posted By wyatt earp
No problem whatsoever. My only second adventure...

No problem whatsoever. My only second adventure in our new 34' Dolphin last year was from Southern California up Hwy 101 through Santa Barbara to Buellton. Really nice drive. We stayed at Flying...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 10-10-2014, 04:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 936
Posted By wyatt earp
The dolly should have its' own brake/stop/turn...

The dolly should have its' own brake/stop/turn lights, with either a four flat or seven round plug. No need for the vehicle lights to activate. Although some people like to add those stick on...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 10-08-2014, 07:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,001
Posted By wyatt earp
I just purchased a new 2014 Mini Countryman S...

I just purchased a new 2014 Mini Countryman S with the 6 speed manual, specifically for towing four down. As far as I know, only BlueOx makes a baseplate for this model.
Also purchased the BlueOx...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 10-07-2014, 05:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,169
Posted By wyatt earp
I have the Eze-Tow and used it on a couple of...

I have the Eze-Tow and used it on a couple of trips. No problem towing and the unit is a lot lighter than the others on the market. The main selling feature for me as well as the poster above was the...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 10-07-2014, 04:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,069
Posted By wyatt earp
I suggest you go to the Blue Ox website and check...

I suggest you go to the Blue Ox website and check on the unit. They also have a 3 minute video on "installation" and set-up. That's about how long it takes to set the unit up prior to towing as well....
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 10-02-2014, 09:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,020
Posted By wyatt earp
Thanks for the replies. We just got home using...

Thanks for the replies. We just got home using this route and it was fine, except for the semi's that always seem to want to go 70mph! Felt like a much shorter trip than from home to Las Vegas on...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 10-01-2014, 01:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,020
Posted By wyatt earp
Suggested Route, Pahrump to I-15 South

I posted this in the Travel section, but not getting much traffic, besides this post does involve a Class A M/H:)

We are in Pahrump, Nevada, staying at the beautiful Lakeside Casino RV Park....
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 09-30-2014, 06:40 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 969
Posted By wyatt earp
Pahrump to I-15 south

We are in Pahrump, Nevada, staying at the beautiful Lakeside Casino RV Park. Prior, we were in Las Vegas at the Las Vegas Motorcoach Park. We took the 160 to Pahrump, but are considering taking the...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 08-14-2013, 04:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,527
Posted By wyatt earp
acme tow dolly

Actually, the dolly performed perfectly, towed straight as an arrow and I really appreciated those disc brakes on the I-80 from Sacramento to Truckee with those long downgrades. And by moving the...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 08-09-2013, 07:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,527
Posted By wyatt earp
Don't let this happen to you

So I purchased the Acme Ezetow dolly to tow the Mini. My neighbor helped me hook everything up the day before we were scheduled to leave for Lake Tahoe. Test drove it for about 20 miles and...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 07-26-2013, 12:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,486
Posted By wyatt earp
Scarab0088, thanks for the great info. Acme...

Scarab0088,
thanks for the great info. Acme says 16" is within the range and I like the idea that the load angle would be slightly steeper, but do you worry about the opposite, that the car can slip...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 07-24-2013, 04:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,486
Posted By wyatt earp
Thanks for all the responses. Dunner, I like what...

Thanks for all the responses. Dunner, I like what you did, that will certainly prevent unwanted force on the hitch and mount.
Wyatt
PS, I found another ball mount at etrailer.com that has a...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 07-23-2013, 05:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,486
Posted By wyatt earp
The Acme does not have a tilting pan and uses...

The Acme does not have a tilting pan and uses separate ramps, they are not connected to the dolly, so the height of the tongue and resultant angle issues does not apply to this unit. To load, they...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 07-23-2013, 03:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,486
Posted By wyatt earp
Long drop hitch ball mount concern

We decided the golf cart on a trailer isn't working out for us. The golf cart is great around the campground but, even though it's street legal, we feel very vulnerable on the public roadways.
We...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 06-17-2013, 05:27 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 950
Posted By wyatt earp
2007 Dolphin Wired for Brake Controller?

Getting ready to purchase a tow dolly with electric brakes so we can tow the automatic trans equipped Mini Cooper.
Probably buy the Tekonsha Prodigy brake controller as I have used this in the past...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 06-02-2013, 07:14 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,405
Posted By wyatt earp
So what about those of us who have a Mini with an...

So what about those of us who have a Mini with an automatic transmission? Tow dolly??
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 04-26-2013, 07:07 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,032
Posted By wyatt earp
Thanks for the reply's thus far, I'm 99.99% sure...

Thanks for the reply's thus far, I'm 99.99% sure I'm going to get one, just wanted to hear from anyone who may have the opposing view. I know thousands have gone without one and have never had a...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 04-26-2013, 06:01 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,032
Posted By wyatt earp
surge guard/protector

Thinking about buying the 50 amp Surge Guard portable unit to protect the MH. How many of you use this type of unit? Or, do most just trust the campground's power supply?
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 04-03-2013, 09:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,462
Posted By wyatt earp
Gas cap for 2007 Dolphin

As luck would have it, after fueling I drove off without my gas cap. 2007 National Dolphin Ford V10. I went to a NAPA store to get a replacement, however the cap for a Ford chassis would not work....
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-08-2013, 07:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,441
Posted By wyatt earp
Just bought first motorhome

H all,
In the process of purchasing our first motorhome, a 2007 National Dolphin 32 footer with just 1500 miles! Was only used about 20 times and is like new inside and out. I think we got a great...
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