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Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 11-08-2018, 05:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 813
Posted By plain ol Bil
Arlington TX parks?

Will be in the Arlington area thru Thanksgiving. Any suggestions on where to put up for 3-4 days?
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 11-05-2018, 04:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 693
Posted By plain ol Bil
Did they use Teflon tape on the joint? If so,...

Did they use Teflon tape on the joint? If so, there may be a fragment of the tape gone down the line.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 11-05-2018, 04:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 980
Posted By plain ol Bil
Think slides - pull it out, get what is in the...

Think slides - pull it out, get what is in the middle, push it back in. Works from either side and comes out past half way. Handier than pockets on a tee shirt.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-28-2018, 05:37 PM
Replies: 13,642
Views: 2,141,342
Posted By plain ol Bil
New Garrett metal detector for the trailer (OK -...

New Garrett metal detector for the trailer (OK - it's not for the trailer it is for me to play with). BUT I put it in the trailer so that counts right?
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-16-2018, 05:30 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,484
Posted By plain ol Bil
I would head for the Texas gulf coast and tell my...

I would head for the Texas gulf coast and tell my wife I just got lost.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-25-2018, 08:05 PM
Replies: 13,642
Views: 2,141,342
Posted By plain ol Bil
Got a new set of Sailun tires and a TPMS system...

Got a new set of Sailun tires and a TPMS system for the trailer.
Forum: Military / Veteran RVing 08-18-2018, 05:55 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,598
Posted By plain ol Bil
Was at our local Wally World a couple of months...

Was at our local Wally World a couple of months ago and noticed a motorhome with a VA sign on the side. Stopped in to ask about a vets ID card & he said sure - but - he also suggested I just take a...
Forum: Full-Timers 08-18-2018, 05:48 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 14,590
Posted By plain ol Bil
I usually have several hundred dollars in $20's...

I usually have several hundred dollars in $20's in an envelope in a cabinet "just in case"and keep it weighted down with my .45.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-07-2018, 08:24 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 29,595
Posted By plain ol Bil
I remember an uncle visited the city one time and...

I remember an uncle visited the city one time and commented upon return "them folks cook outside and crap inside the house". I was raised on a farm that had indoor plumbing but all of the grey water...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-06-2018, 05:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 693
Posted By plain ol Bil
We have one on the rear of our 5th and it sure is...

We have one on the rear of our 5th and it sure is nice to have your rear view mirror back.
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 08-01-2018, 03:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 800
Posted By plain ol Bil
I put a Morryde in my Arctic Fox 5th and love it....

I put a Morryde in my Arctic Fox 5th and love it. I am a metal fabricator w/ over 50 yrs of doing so and I elected to just buy one. Slide it in the hole, put 4 lag bolts in - done. Pull out from...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-01-2018, 03:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,284
Posted By plain ol Bil
Snowbirds

Snowbirds come on in -- and tell me where you go to for the winter. We are thinking of going to the Rio Grande valley near Brownsville in late Nov and staying 3-4 months to get out of the cold and...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 07-27-2018, 05:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,279
Posted By plain ol Bil
Truck Bed Suction While Pulling

Many folks don't realize how much suction is created in the bed of a PU while pulling a 5th. I've seen many things come out of beds down thru the years. So unless it is heavy (and I mean HEAVY) and...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 06-14-2018, 07:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,038
Posted By plain ol Bil
whoops - make that a 29-5t. Fat fingers, small...

whoops - make that a 29-5t. Fat fingers, small keys syndrome again.
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 06-14-2018, 07:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,038
Posted By plain ol Bil
Our 39-5T came w/ a progressive. No complaints...

Our 39-5T came w/ a progressive. No complaints once I figured the camera was wired into the running lights for power and had to turn on the driving lights for power. I do have some intermittent...
Forum: Northwood Manufacturing Owners Forum 06-08-2018, 08:45 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,530
Posted By plain ol Bil
The sliding tray I put in was Moryde CTG60-2390W....

The sliding tray I put in was Moryde CTG60-2390W. SURE made getting to things in there easier. I had room on the side away from the utilities cover up to set one of those handy dandy do everything...
Forum: Just Conversation 06-08-2018, 07:56 PM
Replies: 226
Views: 19,624
Posted By plain ol Bil
Will be 56 years in a few days.

Will be 56 years in a few days.
Forum: Northwood Manufacturing Owners Forum 06-07-2018, 09:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,530
Posted By plain ol Bil
We have a 29-5T and love it. Lots of storage and...

We have a 29-5T and love it. Lots of storage and ours has the huge fridge/freezer that my wife loves. I put a slide storage tray in the underneath side to side cavity and that makes getting to things...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 06-04-2018, 07:46 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,060
Posted By plain ol Bil
I have been looking at diesel tanks to put in the...

I have been looking at diesel tanks to put in the bed. After pricing them and shipping them I decided to just buy a 4x10 sheet of aluminum diamond plate and make my own. I have the TIG welder and a...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 05-29-2018, 09:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,260
Posted By plain ol Bil
Wingnut that is what I had been doing and was...

Wingnut that is what I had been doing and was hoping to make things simpler and do it in one step - thanks.
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 05-28-2018, 04:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,260
Posted By plain ol Bil
Gas Guru app?

Hi folks - I like the Gas Guru app but could someone tell me if you can get a satellite view of the map location or not and how if you can. I can't figure out how to get a sat view.
Forum: Boondocking 11-28-2017, 04:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,510
Posted By plain ol Bil
Gene

I have two Honda's too. I put a full length pull out slide in the storage compartment of our Arctic Fox (the compartment that goes clear thru). I put the generators on the slide so I can just open...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 10-31-2017, 08:40 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 20,912
Posted By plain ol Bil
Ferrell gas

I call BS on Ferrell gas. My propane company (Peninsula Propane) fills my 100 gallon, 4 - 25 gallon bottles and a couple of 4 gallon bottles for me all out of the same truck.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-23-2017, 08:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,094
Posted By plain ol Bil
Museum trailer

Love the steps into it.
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 09-23-2017, 09:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,617
Posted By plain ol Bil
84

Eastbound opened today 9/23 @ 1pm.
Forum: Boondocking 09-21-2017, 08:50 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,002
Posted By plain ol Bil
What am I missing here? Is your fridge electric...

What am I missing here? Is your fridge electric w/ no propane option? 12V combined w/ propane should be minor.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-18-2017, 04:26 PM
Replies: 370
Views: 129,747
Posted By plain ol Bil
Maytown WA

Door is open, come on in.
Forum: Northwood Manufacturing Owners Forum 09-14-2017, 04:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,707
Posted By plain ol Bil
We took it to Cape Disappointment SP here in WA...

We took it to Cape Disappointment SP here in WA for our initial shake down trip without finding anything to complain about. We have some medical appts next week and then off on an open ended trip to...
Forum: Northwood Manufacturing Owners Forum 09-14-2017, 02:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,707
Posted By plain ol Bil
Arctic Fox

Finally remember to pick up the camera. Our new Fox 29-5T parked beside our driveway.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-09-2017, 04:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,171
Posted By plain ol Bil
Winter travel - freeze up question

When traveling in really cold weather how do you folks keep your trailer from freezing up like a popscicle? Do you leave the furnace on or??
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-04-2017, 04:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,460
Posted By plain ol Bil
I would take it back to my dealer with fire...

I would take it back to my dealer with fire coming out my eyes.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-04-2017, 04:53 PM
Replies: 13,642
Views: 2,141,342
Posted By plain ol Bil
Todd Moryde rates these at 800#. Not sure I want...

Todd Moryde rates these at 800#. Not sure I want to go that heavy but nice to know. What did you do to yours? After putting this in I am actually thinking of putting in another and double decking...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-03-2017, 08:45 PM
Replies: 13,642
Views: 2,141,342
Posted By plain ol Bil
Cargo slide

Installed a cargo slide in the storage area of our Arctic Fox 29-5T today. Makes getting things our of there a pleasure now instead of having to dig through the mess.
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 08-31-2017, 04:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 15,086
Posted By plain ol Bil
I know I am in the wrong forum but ---- we have...

I know I am in the wrong forum but ---- we have an Arctic Fox 5th. I am 6-2 and have to jump in an attempt to touch the ceiling. Mostly I just go get my three step stepladder when I want to open or...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-29-2017, 06:33 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,001
Posted By plain ol Bil
Pulled up behind a trailer at a light one day and...

Pulled up behind a trailer at a light one day and noticed a guys wallet on the bumper! He pulled off and I honked at him several times. He finally pulled over and came out of the truck BOILING mad. I...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 08-28-2017, 08:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,176
Posted By plain ol Bil
Memories - many, many years ago when still a...

Memories - many, many years ago when still a child I remember going there in a brand new 1955 Pontiac. Still have good memories of the trees (rocks). Pontiac long, long gone but memories still here...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 08-24-2017, 09:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,262
Posted By plain ol Bil
I think if I were in that area I would head for...

I think if I were in that area I would head for El Paso, Lubbock, or maybe Amarillo. Been through a hurricane years ago and don't want to ever be close to one again!
Forum: Military / Veteran RVing 08-20-2017, 06:44 PM
Replies: 646
Views: 105,556
Posted By plain ol Bil
RVN, Da Nang, Red Beach, Camp Haskins, USN Seabees

RVN, Da Nang, Red Beach, Camp Haskins, USN Seabees
Forum: Boondocking 08-20-2017, 06:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,410
Posted By plain ol Bil
Boondocking security?

What do you folks parking out in the lonesome spaces do when you have to make a run to town for supplies or whatever? Do you put everything up, lock up and go or what??
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-20-2017, 05:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,163
Posted By plain ol Bil
When in storage at our house I use a full size...

When in storage at our house I use a full size dehumidifier and it is amazing how much water that thing will pull out in a weeks time.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-20-2017, 05:22 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,942
Posted By plain ol Bil
What do you call an unloaded firearm? A club!

What do you call an unloaded firearm? A club!
Forum: RV'ing with Pets 08-16-2017, 09:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,521
Posted By plain ol Bil
Herding cats!

I would rather try to herd a bunch of cats than try to load ours into a cat carrier. There has to be an easier way than trying to stuff one in the door head first! How do you folks do it??
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-16-2017, 09:38 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 14,087
Posted By plain ol Bil
89 please post your itinerary so I can make sure...

89 please post your itinerary so I can make sure ours does not match:cool:. I prefer Willies Roadhouse on Sirius (played softly).
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 08-15-2017, 10:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,759
Posted By plain ol Bil
I like to save weight wherever possible in the...

I like to save weight wherever possible in the trailers I have owned. BUT - one place I refuse to save weight is on ladders. I do not trust the flimsy little ladders on the back of trailers, too...
Forum: RV'ing Humor & Crazy but True Stories 08-13-2017, 06:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,098
Posted By plain ol Bil
Oh I just gotta write those down!

Oh I just gotta write those down!
Forum: RV'ing Humor & Crazy but True Stories 08-09-2017, 04:39 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 8,884
Posted By plain ol Bil
I must be older than dirt - no one has come up...

I must be older than dirt - no one has come up with anything I don't remember yet!
Forum: Northwood Manufacturing Owners Forum 07-29-2017, 09:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,257
Posted By plain ol Bil
We have had our new AF 29-5T 5th for a whole 9...

We have had our new AF 29-5T 5th for a whole 9 days now. Had a drip leak every 20 seconds or so that had not been caught by the dealer. So I think to myself "I can fix that!". Well I have hands the...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 07-26-2017, 09:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,073
Posted By plain ol Bil
Sounds like an Arctic Fox to me. Matches the...

Sounds like an Arctic Fox to me. Matches the punch list for my Fox.
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 07-25-2017, 06:51 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 14,694
Posted By plain ol Bil
Brand specific is like what brand of beer you...

Brand specific is like what brand of beer you like. Myself I like Bud Lite and Northwood (Arctic Fox). Just remember what your momma always told you "you get what you pay for".
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 07-25-2017, 06:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 760
Posted By plain ol Bil
Macerator question

Well I am ignorant about macerators. First question I guess is why? Followed by - where do you put one and how do they work? Someone educate me about this please.
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