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Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-13-2022, 11:23 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 10,286
Posted By picker
" You are saying " ...

" You are saying "


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Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-12-2022, 03:45 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 10,286
Posted By picker
No problem...........as long as I can park my...

No problem...........as long as I can park my 24ft Axis at a tent site.
Forum: Electric RVs and EV Charging 06-12-2022, 03:41 PM
Replies: 449
Views: 18,641
Posted By picker
Total EV is idiotic for vehicles (fine for your...

Total EV is idiotic for vehicles (fine for your golf cart)


Hybrid is (until humanity wakes up and goes nuke) is the only way to go.


......based on both cost and conscience........

...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-12-2022, 03:35 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,662
Posted By picker
Agree. I have always though that hot...

Agree.


I have always though that hot water tanks were a waste.


Space, LP use, and something about them will ALWAYS break.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-08-2022, 11:49 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 9,508
Posted By picker
Back in the day.........Hurley was pretty good. ...

Back in the day.........Hurley was pretty good.


Lately (and we live close) I hear rumors (ONLY rumors) that his wild success has diminished his ....... uh ........ customer orientation.


No...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-05-2022, 04:52 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 9,508
Posted By picker
. .....heh,heh,heh....... You...

.


.....heh,heh,heh.......


You actually BOUGHT from a dealer that treated you like that ???


Contact me.......I have some really fine real estate for sale...........
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 05-22-2022, 02:49 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,562
Posted By picker
BSA will take it and make a project out of...

BSA will take it and make a project out of it........then use it or sell it.


Good luck
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 05-19-2022, 03:45 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,141
Posted By picker
Seems pretty obvious that with a rating of 800 on...

Seems pretty obvious that with a rating of 800 on a 3000 load...............


THERE IS NOTHING **SAFETY** ABOUT THEM


Ask a trucker..........he will have good advice.....primarily one of...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 04-28-2022, 03:28 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 12,462
Posted By picker
The V-10 was nice and the best in it's time. ...

The V-10 was nice and the best in it's time.


But..........it's NOW Godzilla's time.


Better in ANY metric you might use.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-28-2022, 03:24 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,614
Posted By picker
Which is why we haven't used campgrounds --...

Which is why we haven't used campgrounds -- especially the "six flags over...." style ones, in over 20 or so years.


Camping is not "camping" anymore.


Always consider your neighbors the...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 04-10-2022, 03:40 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,310
Posted By picker
ANYTIME.......Motorhome and toad........TT and...

ANYTIME.......Motorhome and toad........TT and TV.......5'er and TV.......


If you use local electricity........ALWAYS electrically disconnect between tow-er and tow-ee.


Lots of...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-31-2022, 05:05 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,742
Posted By picker
Go west from Denver on I-70 and turn left (south)...

Go west from Denver on I-70 and turn left (south) at exit 182 in Utah.


It ain't rocket science.............
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-31-2022, 05:00 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 10,548
Posted By picker
.....kinda like a couple decades ago, during the...

.....kinda like a couple decades ago, during the FIRST California dysporia, when folks would sell their home in the horridly inflated area and come to my town and raise the real estate out of site...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-15-2022, 12:57 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 9,551
Posted By picker
If you don't recognize it...........you are.

If you don't recognize it...........you are.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-13-2022, 11:19 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 9,551
Posted By picker
......as long as gullible folks keep paying...

......as long as gullible folks keep paying it.........they will keep raising prices.......
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-10-2022, 02:52 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,456
Posted By picker
As owner of TT's since retro was new.........I...

As owner of TT's since retro was new.........I have NEVER bought one that was modified by another owner.


......never know what/how/quality, etc.


Only rehab we have ever done is change the...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-10-2022, 02:40 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 9,551
Posted By picker
.........and they will keep doing it, if you put...

.........and they will keep doing it, if you put up with it.
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 02-24-2022, 02:45 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 14,556
Posted By picker
The smart solution.....for those who can find the...

The smart solution.....for those who can find the working end of a screwdriver.
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 02-21-2022, 08:31 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 12,649
Posted By picker
Agreed ! I am continuously astounded by...

Agreed !


I am continuously astounded by those that don't realize that there is a lot more to TOWING.......than simple pulling.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-21-2022, 08:28 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 9,226
Posted By picker
Throw him off IT'S UNSAFE ! Who's...

Throw him off


IT'S UNSAFE !


Who's in charge, anyhow ?
Forum: Just Conversation 02-19-2022, 11:10 AM
Replies: 197
Views: 12,573
Posted By picker
....heh,heh,heh.... Lots of whining going...

....heh,heh,heh....


Lots of whining going on, here.


When I contract for a product and / or service, which I am doing when I buy home appliances, buy my groceries, get my tires...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 02-17-2022, 10:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,574
Posted By picker
Nope......last year was 2005 I am aware...

Nope......last year was 2005


I am aware that Trackers were 4X4, not AWD, having owned some.


However, as my initial statement referred to AWD.......my last statement discounted it as an...
Forum: Just Conversation 02-17-2022, 05:48 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,057
Posted By picker
Which is why I have the habit of always folding...

Which is why I have the habit of always folding my mirrors (nice to have a 150) after having parked.
Forum: Just Conversation 02-17-2022, 05:44 PM
Replies: 197
Views: 12,573
Posted By picker
In the case of " above and beyond ".......in...

In the case of " above and beyond ".......in addition to a healthy tip, I summon the manager and report about the super service and image that this server brings to the establishment.
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 02-17-2022, 05:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,574
Posted By picker
Small, SUV, AWD, hybrid, flat towable.......toad.

Looking for something that has ALL those aspects.........


Something like a 2000-2005 HYBRID Chevrolet Tracker.


Anything out there........anywhere ??


(but I will settle for a decent...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 02-03-2022, 03:28 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,947
Posted By picker
From Custer to Cody........no...

From Custer to Cody........no problem......straight through.


From Cody to W.Y. -- in June -- count on being stalled by flat landers that stop in the road to look at bears. Do NOT scream at the...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 02-03-2022, 03:19 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 17,608
Posted By picker
Had my last 3/4 Ram back when they were still...

Had my last 3/4 Ram back when they were still Dodge. My needs have not surpassed half tons since then.


Before you make up your mine.....check out GODZILLA............
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 01-20-2022, 03:19 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 12,713
Posted By picker
Depends on your reasons for going....... ...

Depends on your reasons for going.......


Is it the DESTINATION or the VOYAGE ?


Do you want to get in line with all the other tourists, or
Do you want to see new things and meet new people...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-20-2022, 03:14 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 9,702
Posted By picker
Do it the easy / smart way........... Get...

Do it the easy / smart way...........


Get on amazon......order a folding roadmaster and the attachments for YOUR toad......and then get your neighborhood wrench bender to put them on.


QED
Forum: Boondocking 01-20-2022, 03:10 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 12,113
Posted By picker
So...........if all you want is for folks to...

So...........if all you want is for folks to agree with you.......just say so.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-20-2022, 03:04 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 14,890
Posted By picker
FOR YOUR RIG............ Get chart of torque...

FOR YOUR RIG............

Get chart of torque vs. speed (which will depend on your gearing).

Then get chart of mpg vs. speed (which will depend on your gearing).

Where the lines cross is...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-16-2022, 04:34 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,449
Posted By picker
They get away with it............because they...

They get away with it............because they can.


And "we" let them.


The secret is an UNcomplicated RV, where virtually any ASE shop can work on the drive line, and the other stuff is...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 12-26-2021, 03:33 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 10,972
Posted By picker
Our basic US Cellular plan has 50 gig / month for...

Our basic US Cellular plan has 50 gig / month for EACH phone.....plenty for normal internet use (assuming you are not a gamer or need to watch non-stop movies). We have never run out on the road....
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-01-2021, 07:23 PM
Replies: 271
Views: 28,912
Posted By picker
It's a bubba thing.........used on protesters he...

It's a bubba thing.........used on protesters he doesn't like.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 11-28-2021, 05:11 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,719
Posted By picker
If just for you, get a 2000-2006 SMALL, corner...

If just for you, get a 2000-2006 SMALL, corner bed Class C motorhome (try for a 454 rather than a V-10).


You won't need a toad........sleep at WM or CB or Lowes or some church parking lot.

...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 11-28-2021, 05:03 PM
Replies: 271
Views: 28,912
Posted By picker
Not concerned with how well you current rig...

Not concerned with how well you current rig runs.........only with what to buy tomorrow.




Forget the emotions........run the numbers.


If you are a commercial, coast-to-coast 110K miles /...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-28-2021, 09:16 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 13,775
Posted By picker
Ain't no good place. Some are just better...

Ain't no good place.


Some are just better than others.


Inside a package of UNAPPETIZING frozen food is about as good as it gets.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-28-2021, 09:15 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 12,043
Posted By picker
GOOD decision

GOOD decision
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 10-22-2021, 12:41 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 8,944
Posted By picker
Our atmosphere is 80 % nitrogen. They are...

Our atmosphere is 80 % nitrogen.


They are the same people who think you can move a sailboat by blowing at the sails.
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 10-17-2021, 03:24 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,789
Posted By picker
Why ? It lets the world know that...

Why ?


It lets the world know that something other than gravity is affecting your speed.


Which is a GOOD thing.
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 10-17-2021, 03:22 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 8,944
Posted By picker
I have had, with three different 3.5 turbo...

I have had, with three different 3.5 turbo f-150's, and a virtually identical setup you describe........from 10 to 13 mpg, depending on wind and weather.


BUT......My "sweet spot", where the...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 10-17-2021, 03:15 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 29,137
Posted By picker
AZ appears to be " different ". I have...

AZ appears to be " different ".


I have been buying vehicles ........ half of forever.


Regardless of your residence or the location of dealer..........the dealer NEVER gets a sales...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 10-10-2021, 04:40 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 14,743
Posted By picker
.........says who ???

.........says who ???
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-10-2021, 04:29 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 13,795
Posted By picker
Sounds as if you need to learn what I learned...

Sounds as if you need to learn what I learned long ago..........


Stay OFF the 4-lanes and don't bother with the tourist traps (read: virtually all USNP's).


REAL America is...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-10-2021, 04:21 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 16,521
Posted By picker
Then why bother ? Stay in a motel.

Then why bother ?



Stay in a motel.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-07-2021, 03:51 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 10,049
Posted By picker
Stay in their spare bedroom. Why the big...

Stay in their spare bedroom.


Why the big fuss ?
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-07-2021, 03:48 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 10,484
Posted By picker
Me too......... Been doing that for at...

Me too.........


Been doing that for at least 12 years.


Never had a problem.
Forum: Boondocking 10-07-2021, 03:45 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 19,459
Posted By picker
Kinda what I wondered. Freon horn [Mod...

Kinda what I wondered.


Freon horn [Mod Edit] are what I use.
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 10-03-2021, 10:59 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 8,058
Posted By picker
" Most late model half ton PU's will tow 10K lbs...

" Most late model half ton PU's will tow 10K lbs "


Of course they will.


I have a 1974 econoline with the 240 I-6 that will also tow 10K....across the parking lot.


But........NOT in the...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 09-30-2021, 05:28 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 6,099
Posted By picker
No you can't. Talk to a pro.

No you can't.


Talk to a pro.
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