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Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 10-11-2017, 07:14 AM
Replies: 6,620
Views: 1,943,193
Posted By Retired-Jake
I have the Hurricane 27K. CHF made a wonderful...

I have the Hurricane 27K. CHF made a wonderful improvement in my handling. If you look at the physics, there is no way the CHF would deteriorate the ride. Look for the real problem.

Jake
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 09-23-2017, 06:07 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,036
Posted By Retired-Jake
What is conformance coating? I'm willing to try...

What is conformance coating? I'm willing to try most anything if it will help.

Thanks,
Jake
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 09-19-2017, 07:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,036
Posted By Retired-Jake
Suburban Furnace Control Board Getting Wet

I have a 2016 Thor Hurricane 27K. With medium to heavy rains, the control board for the furnace gets wet and shorts. First indication is the blower running with the controls turned off. When trying...
Forum: Military / Veteran RVing 09-09-2017, 08:09 AM
Replies: 484
Views: 93,307
Posted By Retired-Jake
RTC, San Diego, CA A School, Great Lakes, IL ...

RTC, San Diego, CA
A School, Great Lakes, IL
NPS, Vallejo, CA
NPTU, Idaho Falls, ID
Welding School, San Diego, CA
Sub School, New London, CT
USS Daniel Webster, Newport News, VA, Pearl Harbor,...
Forum: Full-Timers 07-07-2017, 06:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,348
Posted By Retired-Jake
No income tax. Lived there for 10 years.

No income tax. Lived there for 10 years.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 05-04-2017, 09:59 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 823
Posted By Retired-Jake
Atwood furnace problems

I have a 2016 Thor Hurricane 27K with an Atwood furnace. About 2 weeks ago, the furnace quit working. The blower would come on, then it would ignite, run a few seconds and the fire would go out. It...
Forum: Just Conversation 01-18-2017, 07:08 AM
Replies: 94,903
Views: 5,897,236
Posted By Retired-Jake
Ponder me this : Is a dry 110* better or...

Ponder me this :

Is a dry 110* better or worse than a wet 90*?

Both of them leave a lot to be desired.

Jake
Forum: Just Conversation 01-11-2017, 12:45 PM
Replies: 94,903
Views: 5,897,236
Posted By Retired-Jake
Annie & Steve, sorry to hear of your loss....

Annie & Steve, sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers are with you and family.\

Jake
Forum: Just Conversation 01-11-2017, 12:19 PM
Replies: 94,903
Views: 5,897,236
Posted By Retired-Jake
Not sure, the rig is in the shop for front end...

Not sure, the rig is in the shop for front end vibration issues we have been chasing for 8 months. I told them to keep it until it runs smooth. I may have goofed with that statement, but that's where...
Forum: Just Conversation 01-09-2017, 06:10 AM
Replies: 94,903
Views: 5,897,236
Posted By Retired-Jake
Don't know yet, her holiness (DW don't ya know...

Don't know yet, her holiness (DW don't ya know :whistling:) hasn't made up my mind yet.

Jake
Forum: Just Conversation 01-09-2017, 06:06 AM
Replies: 94,903
Views: 5,897,236
Posted By Retired-Jake
The only gardening I do is to walk around the...

The only gardening I do is to walk around the unit once a month with roundup. If it's green and doesn't have thorns, spray it.

Jake
Forum: Just Conversation 01-08-2017, 07:20 AM
Replies: 94,903
Views: 5,897,236
Posted By Retired-Jake
Been a crazy holiday season. DW had to spend Xmas...

Been a crazy holiday season. DW had to spend Xmas with MIL, so off to TN we went. 2000 miles to get there, took the long way, blowout 5 miles from destination. Truck needed new tires anyway. Had a...
Forum: Just Conversation 01-01-2017, 07:04 AM
Replies: 94,903
Views: 5,897,236
Posted By Retired-Jake
Wakie wakie, eggs n bakie Happy New Year...

Wakie wakie, eggs n bakie

Happy New Year Mutants, may all youse guys enjoy fair winds and following seas for 2017 and beyond. :horse3:

Jake
Forum: Full-Timers 12-04-2016, 08:07 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,348
Posted By Retired-Jake
The residency requirements for TN are quite high....

The residency requirements for TN are quite high. Before you can get a drivers license, you have to prove residency at the address you provide. They require things like utility bills for a month or...
Forum: Just Conversation 11-29-2016, 07:38 AM
Replies: 94,903
Views: 5,897,236
Posted By Retired-Jake
Welcome Eyephoto. I see by your vernacular that...

Welcome Eyephoto. I see by your vernacular that you are a skimmer. That's okay, we needed targets to practice on.

Jake
Forum: Just Conversation 11-28-2016, 07:50 AM
Replies: 94,903
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Posted By Retired-Jake
AZ Weather

Rained last night, temp was 41* this morning when I walked the rascals. Clear and sunny this morning, but it can't override the cold air mass coming down with the jet stream. It will get better, and...
Forum: Just Conversation 11-24-2016, 08:55 AM
Replies: 94,903
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Posted By Retired-Jake
Happy Thanksgiving everyone. Enjoy the day with...

Happy Thanksgiving everyone. Enjoy the day with your favorite activity and companions. Spend a moment to ponder on the things you are thankful for, and provide a reason for another to be thankful.
...
Forum: Just Conversation 11-09-2016, 04:37 PM
Replies: 94,903
Views: 5,897,236
Posted By Retired-Jake
Glen Beck said:

Glen Beck put this out this morning. He said what I have been feeling, only much more eloquently.

This morning, half the country feels they have helped deliver a great victory to America. A...
Forum: Just Conversation 11-04-2016, 09:27 PM
Replies: 94,903
Views: 5,897,236
Posted By Retired-Jake
Don't know anything about Casa Grande, I'm south...

Don't know anything about Casa Grande, I'm south of there in Tucson. Lots of places down here.

Jake
Forum: Just Conversation 10-25-2016, 08:46 AM
Replies: 94,903
Views: 5,897,236
Posted By Retired-Jake
Congrats on the good news. Jake

Congrats on the good news.

Jake
Forum: Just Conversation 10-20-2016, 01:31 PM
Replies: 94,903
Views: 5,897,236
Posted By Retired-Jake
Ohhmmmmmmms Marty, hoping everything checks out...

Ohhmmmmmmms Marty, hoping everything checks out ok.

Jake
Forum: Just Conversation 10-19-2016, 11:42 AM
Replies: 94,903
Views: 5,897,236
Posted By Retired-Jake
Talk about mutating, that rabbit has got it...

Talk about mutating, that rabbit has got it figured out.

Jake
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 10-19-2016, 08:35 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,979
Posted By Retired-Jake
I recently spent a week at the Thor factory...

I recently spent a week at the Thor factory warranty shop in Wakarusa. I have never been treated better. Dealers are a pain to deal with, they do not like warranty work, no money in it for them. The...
Forum: Just Conversation 10-18-2016, 01:11 PM
Replies: 94,903
Views: 5,897,236
Posted By Retired-Jake
What a sweet looking boy ! Jake

What a sweet looking boy !

Jake
Forum: Just Conversation 10-13-2016, 01:01 PM
Replies: 94,903
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Posted By Retired-Jake
arrgggghhhhh, went outside for a few and got...

arrgggghhhhh, went outside for a few and got passed by. Congrats on snagging 60k, guess i need to shoot for 70k now. :laugh:

Jake
Forum: Just Conversation 10-13-2016, 10:25 AM
Replies: 94,903
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Posted By Retired-Jake
Sorry to hear the sad news Steve. Condolences to...

Sorry to hear the sad news Steve. Condolences to you and your family. Ohmmmms and prayers to you.

Jake
Forum: Just Conversation 10-13-2016, 09:47 AM
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Posted By Retired-Jake
X4, Di. Many more to follow. Unless you're like...

X4, Di. Many more to follow. Unless you're like me, I got stuck at 39 :laugh:

Jake
Forum: Just Conversation 10-13-2016, 08:19 AM
Replies: 94,903
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Posted By Retired-Jake
Only 21 more to go. Who gets # 60,000? :popcorn: ...

Only 21 more to go. Who gets # 60,000? :popcorn:

Jake
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 10-09-2016, 09:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,478
Posted By Retired-Jake
RinCon Country West RV Resort in Tucson has every...

RinCon Country West RV Resort in Tucson has every imaginable activity including a full wood shop and jewelry shop. Over 200 listed activities to participate in if that is your thing. Also, it is a...
Forum: Just Conversation 10-09-2016, 09:04 AM
Replies: 94,903
Views: 5,897,236
Posted By Retired-Jake
I've got a guy for that. He takes care of the bug...

I've got a guy for that. He takes care of the bug guts, I drink the cold ones. :dance:

Jake
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-06-2016, 08:40 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,093
Posted By Retired-Jake
Just drove it end to end in August. Trees can be...

Just drove it end to end in August. Trees can be a problem on the southern end. In one section, I must have looked like a drunken driver weaving between them. Beautiful drive, but you have to pay...
Forum: Just Conversation 10-06-2016, 08:27 AM
Replies: 94,903
Views: 5,897,236
Posted By Retired-Jake
Made it Tucson, about have the rig unpacked and...

Made it Tucson, about have the rig unpacked and trying to make sense of the park model. Everything is in the wrong place, and OMG, what is all this open space. :laugh:

It's been a fun summer....
Forum: Just Conversation 10-04-2016, 07:47 PM
Replies: 94,903
Views: 5,897,236
Posted By Retired-Jake
Thanks Diane, appreciate the info. Jake

Thanks Diane, appreciate the info.

Jake
Forum: Just Conversation 10-03-2016, 06:53 PM
Replies: 94,903
Views: 5,897,236
Posted By Retired-Jake
Obviously out of the loop here. What is the...

Obviously out of the loop here. What is the significance of the Pirates theme I keep seeing? :popcorn:

Jake
Forum: Just Conversation 10-03-2016, 06:21 PM
Replies: 94,903
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Posted By Retired-Jake
Looking forward to joining those who have met...

Looking forward to joining those who have met her. Have always loved animals all my life, (probably why I get chuckles from Wayne) just need to keep Bonnie & Clyde away from her. Clyde has never met...
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 10-03-2016, 05:24 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,646
Posted By Retired-Jake
I worked for G E for many years in an engineering...

I worked for G E for many years in an engineering area. When designing equipment and tooling that had no human impact, items were designed to have a strength capability 3 times greater than the...
Forum: Just Conversation 10-02-2016, 04:35 PM
Replies: 94,903
Views: 5,897,236
Posted By Retired-Jake
Its not the marbles so much as the bruising and...

Its not the marbles so much as the bruising and swelling of the upper lip. I just want to be on record as stating that it was dental work, not me. :laugh:

Jake
Forum: Just Conversation 10-02-2016, 04:29 PM
Replies: 94,903
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Posted By Retired-Jake
Oooooklahoma ....

OOOOk-lahoma, where the wind comes sweepin' down the plain,
And the wavin' wheat can sure smell sweet, When the wind comes right behind the rain.

Made it to Clinton, OK today. OK lived up to its...
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 10-02-2016, 06:19 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,646
Posted By Retired-Jake
About forgot to update this. Thor replaced the...

About forgot to update this. Thor replaced the ladder while I was in Wakarusa for other warranty work. No questions asked. They looked at the ladder, said, "yes, it sagged under load," and they...
Forum: Just Conversation 10-02-2016, 06:02 AM
Replies: 94,903
Views: 5,897,236
Posted By Retired-Jake
Sorry, we're not looking for anyone on this run....

Sorry, we're not looking for anyone on this run. Mary is just recovering from dental surgery, gum graft and 2 implants in upper jaw. She looks like she was on the losing end of a rough fight and...
Forum: Just Conversation 10-01-2016, 07:23 PM
Replies: 94,903
Views: 5,897,236
Posted By Retired-Jake
On the road again Just can't wait to get on the...

On the road again
Just can't wait to get on the road again
The life I love is making music with my friends
And I can't wait to get on the road again
On the road again
Goin' places that I've...
Forum: Just Conversation 09-30-2016, 10:47 AM
Replies: 94,903
Views: 5,897,236
Posted By Retired-Jake
Growing old is not for cowards

Happy birthday Ed :whistling: :popcorn:

Jake
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 09-30-2016, 10:34 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,947
Posted By Retired-Jake
Exactly right. If you stay in the right right...

Exactly right. If you stay in the right right lane, you have to constantly brake/slow down for people who do not know how to merge, because people to the left of you will not let you over. To avoid...
Forum: Just Conversation 09-30-2016, 06:03 AM
Replies: 94,903
Views: 5,897,236
Posted By Retired-Jake
No such thing, but it will be reduced. You will...

No such thing, but it will be reduced. You will still have to spend a few minutes each month with some roundup. It takes me about 10 minutes a month, but I do it every couple of weeks. :thumb:
...
Forum: Just Conversation 09-29-2016, 05:59 PM
Replies: 94,903
Views: 5,897,236
Posted By Retired-Jake
This was my choice :dance: Jake (no...

This was my choice :dance:

Jake

(no matter what I did, it still came out on it's side)
Forum: Just Conversation 09-27-2016, 07:43 AM
Replies: 94,903
Views: 5,897,236
Posted By Retired-Jake
Mary had her dental surgery yesterday, gum graft...

Mary had her dental surgery yesterday, gum graft and implants. She had blocked out how much it hurt the last time and was not prepared for it. She keeps saying it didn't feel like this the last time....
Forum: Just Conversation 09-27-2016, 07:30 AM
Replies: 94,903
Views: 5,897,236
Posted By Retired-Jake
Wayne, You did send me your theme song, I...

Wayne,

You did send me your theme song, I still wasn't ready for the unicorn bit. :bow:

Jake
Forum: Just Conversation 09-26-2016, 01:44 PM
Replies: 94,903
Views: 5,897,236
Posted By Retired-Jake
OMG, what have I gotten myself into ? :popcorn:...

OMG, what have I gotten myself into ? :popcorn: :dance:

Jake
Forum: Just Conversation 09-25-2016, 09:43 PM
Replies: 94,903
Views: 5,897,236
Posted By Retired-Jake
Back in the late 80's, early 90's, somewhere...

Back in the late 80's, early 90's, somewhere around there, when the spotted owl was in the news and logging was being shut down to save it. I used to fish the Pit River around Burney, CA. Burney was...
Forum: Just Conversation 09-25-2016, 03:41 PM
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Views: 5,897,236
Posted By Retired-Jake
1600 hours, daily. I provide the covered (shaded)...

1600 hours, daily. I provide the covered (shaded) car port, sometimes even some snacks.

Jake
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