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iRV2.com General Discussion
09-15-2019, 08:04 PM
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Phone/Text while Driving
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Heymon
No worries from me about a poop storm. I am very...
No worries from me about a poop storm. I am very much interested in this topic. I'll say that I believe 2017 is the most recent set of data presently available, so it remains to be seen if your...
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iRV2.com General Discussion
09-13-2019, 01:18 PM
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Phone/Text while Driving
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9,676
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Heymon
This is not accurate, actually. The source for...
This is not accurate, actually. The source for this appears to be: https://crashstats.nhtsa.dot.gov/Api/Public/ViewPublication/812700
This thread is an interesting discussion. There is the...
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Travel Trailer Discussion
02-24-2015, 11:18 PM
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In the market...
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2,791
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Heymon
Is there a reason you're not naming the insurance...
Is there a reason you're not naming the insurance company?
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Travel Trailer Discussion
02-24-2015, 11:59 AM
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In the market...
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2,791
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Heymon
What insurance company please? I don't think my...
What insurance company please? I don't think my house gets that kind of coverage. Only sudden water leaks, not ongoing leaks resulting from degradation of the exterior.
Anyway, I don't find RV...
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Travel Trailer Discussion
09-04-2014, 09:39 PM
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After Market Battery Disconnect
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3,912
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Heymon
I've heard it didn't matter much where you put...
I've heard it didn't matter much where you put it, positive or negative. Can you explain the downside of putting it on the negative side?
Thanks,
Andre
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Travel Trailer Discussion
09-02-2014, 10:37 PM
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Who's Made Great Choices?
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Heymon
For my truck/trailer: Voyager wireless...
For my truck/trailer:
Voyager wireless rear view cam. Installed it myself and it has worked flawlessly. Can watch bikes on the rack, and see behind me while backing up the trailer. Pricey,...
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Travel Trailer Discussion
08-28-2014, 11:20 PM
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Andersen TT levelers
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4,114
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Heymon
I think the Andersen levelers would hold up...
I think the Andersen levelers would hold up better than any other method in the situation you described. I used them on some fairly rocky terrain (think railroad ballast and slightly larger) and...
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Travel Trailer Discussion
06-18-2014, 01:57 PM
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Towing for first time
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Heymon
This part of your post is untrue. Insurance will...
This part of your post is untrue. Insurance will cover you if you get in an accident. If the accident is your fault it is your fault, and whether or not you are pulling a trailer (and how much that...
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Travel Trailer Discussion
06-16-2014, 05:30 PM
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Towing for first time
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Heymon
I don't think the OP is asking if they can pull...
I don't think the OP is asking if they can pull what they have, she is asking how pulling what they have should feel. My answer is that you should feel something back there, especially starting and...
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Travel Trailer Discussion
06-14-2014, 03:32 PM
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Soon to be beginners...
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Heymon
Don't tell me--you're thinking about getting a...
Don't tell me--you're thinking about getting a bigger trailer than what you originally thought and want to know how much your new truck can tow, right? ;)
Andre
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Travel Trailer Discussion
06-10-2014, 08:19 PM
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Soon to be beginners...
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Heymon
I'm not going to tell you that you can't do it. ...
I'm not going to tell you that you can't do it. I think you'll be at or just over the max (realistically) in terms of what your Jeep is rated to handle, which is probably fine for short trips and...
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Travel Trailer Discussion
05-23-2014, 08:49 PM
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Andersen TT levelers
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4,114
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Heymon
I use them on a double axle trailer. They work...
I use them on a double axle trailer. They work great. You don't have to lay them flat to roll on them, you can just wedge them in at an angle. The only issue I have is that to get them out from...
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Travel Trailer Discussion
05-13-2014, 07:34 PM
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Wireless back up camera for pull trailer
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Heymon
This sounds like a solution for those who may be...
This sounds like a solution for those who may be budget conscious, since the wireless Voyager system is just under $600. But I can testify that bluetooth does not interfere with my signal, and my...
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Class A Motorhome Discussions
04-27-2014, 04:31 PM
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Wireless backup camera's anyone installed one?
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Heymon
t-craw, I recall seeing those things, but I do...
t-craw, I recall seeing those things, but I do not think I used them. Never got to a point that seemed to call for them, and there were no instructions regarding their use. I figured it was for...
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Travel Trailer Discussion
04-13-2014, 11:41 PM
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Pismo beach?
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Heymon
Stayed at Pacific Dunes Ranch last June. We...
Stayed at Pacific Dunes Ranch last June. We liked it fine but there are no real amenities other than full hookups. You have to bring your own fire bowl. They say it can get windy, though for our...
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Travel Trailer Discussion
04-13-2014, 09:53 AM
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Wireless back up camera for pull trailer
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8,196
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Heymon
I'm towing a 30 foot TT, and I installed one of...
I'm towing a 30 foot TT, and I installed one of the Voyager WVOS511 wireless cameras. On the pricey side (~$600) but works great. No interference issues at all in 3 trips with it so far. It is...
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Class A Motorhome Discussions
04-11-2014, 01:30 AM
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Wireless backup camera's anyone installed one?
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8,348
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Heymon
I think you may be over-complicating this. I...
I think you may be over-complicating this. I have a 30 foot TT and the camera is mounted just above the rear clearance lights. The camera is the transmitter (it has a little antenna). The antenna...
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Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion
04-01-2014, 10:23 PM
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Which brake controller should I get? Please help.
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2,087
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Heymon
I installed my P3 myself in my Yukon and it was...
I installed my P3 myself in my Yukon and it was easy. Hardest part was deciding where to put it. I have it under the dash to the right of where my right knee goes more or less. There is a brake...
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Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion
03-13-2014, 09:12 PM
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Swift Hitch camera or...
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857
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Heymon
If it is just a back up cam for hitching, I would...
If it is just a back up cam for hitching, I would go with the factory unit. It is going to be the most reliable one, and I imagine it would help in backing up whether you are trying to hitch up or...
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Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion
03-07-2014, 12:10 AM
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13
Back-up cameras
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3,278
Posted By
Heymon
What I told someone just recently on the Class A...
What I told someone just recently on the Class A board:
"I installed one of the Voyager WVOS511 wireless cameras. This one pairs the monitor with the camera to exclude interference and it worked...
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Class A Motorhome Discussions
02-28-2014, 12:52 AM
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Wireless backup camera's anyone installed one?
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8,348
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Heymon
I used Dap Dynaflex 230. I wanted to use a...
I used Dap Dynaflex 230. I wanted to use a non-silicone sealant based on what I learned researching the installation. Apparently you can't reseal silicone and can't get rid of it easily, either. I...
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Class A Motorhome Discussions
02-26-2014, 11:04 PM
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27
Wireless backup camera's anyone installed one?
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8,348
Posted By
Heymon
I'm towing a 30 foot TT, but I installed one of...
I'm towing a 30 foot TT, but I installed one of the Voyager WVOS511 wireless cameras. This one pairs the monitor with the camera to exclude interference and it worked very well on the inaugural...
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Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion
02-21-2014, 11:12 AM
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Suggestions for clip on tow mirrors
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871
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Heymon
I have the CIPA mirrors. I tow a Jayco 29BHS...
I have the CIPA mirrors. I tow a Jayco 29BHS with a Yukon XL. What I like about the mirrors is the ease of installation and the streamlined look they have once they're on. Very stable as well.
...
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Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion
02-19-2014, 01:10 PM
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2012 F-150 with Jayflight 24FBS
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3,147
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Heymon
That makes sense. Thanks.
That makes sense. Thanks.
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Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion
02-19-2014, 10:23 AM
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2012 F-150 with Jayflight 24FBS
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3,147
Posted By
Heymon
On the 65 mph, I do know that the tires have a...
On the 65 mph, I do know that the tires have a max speed. I had no intent to go faster than 65 mph anyway, but when I did I became more uncomfortable. As this was my first trip with this trailer, I...
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Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion
02-19-2014, 12:06 AM
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33
2012 F-150 with Jayflight 24FBS
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3,147
Posted By
Heymon
Well, this is my first post to irv2, and I guess...
Well, this is my first post to irv2, and I guess I'll just wade right in. Just got back from my first trip with a 2008 Jayco 29BHS that I pulled with a 2002 Yukon XL 1500. GVWR for the trailer is...
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