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Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 09-25-2006, 09:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,630
Posted By Pafixitman
Well, being fairly new at this game. My $.02 is...

Well, being fairly new at this game. My $.02 is this...offer advice and assistance. Driving X number of hours in X type of weather and getting to a cg (generally) behind schedule and dealing w/ the...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 09-22-2006, 04:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,855
Posted By Pafixitman
Thanks! It may have belts. The MIL bought it and...

Thanks! It may have belts. The MIL bought it and I don't think she has a clue what it has!

It would be 5 adults and 4 kids (ages 5 - 14).
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 09-22-2006, 03:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,855
Posted By Pafixitman
Crazy question from a 5'r owner. My MIL...

Crazy question from a 5'r owner.

My MIL bought a Gulfstream Endura class C. What is the "general accepted" (not specific to state law, but "common sense") approach to traveling w/ family and...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 09-22-2006, 03:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,855
Posted By Pafixitman
Crazy question from a 5'r owner. My MIL...

Crazy question from a 5'r owner.

My MIL bought a Gulfstream Endura class C. What is the "general accepted" (not specific to state law, but "common sense") approach to traveling w/ family and...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 05-17-2006, 03:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 990
Posted By Pafixitman
Heard a mention of Halloween weekend there....

Heard a mention of Halloween weekend there. Comments I have heard are that the old owners were good people. Robert seems to be up to the task and is very hands on and concerned about quality and...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 05-15-2006, 07:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 990
Posted By Pafixitman
Spent Mother's Day weekend at Gettysburg...

Spent Mother's Day weekend at Gettysburg Campground (https://www.gettysburgcampground.com/).

The first time I ever returned to a campground! (OK, so we have only been doing this for a year...)
...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 05-08-2006, 09:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,554
Posted By Pafixitman
I didn't think shocks would have anything to do...

I didn't think shocks would have anything to do with it, just tossing out what had changed. The new shocks when fully extended are about a 1/2" longer (stud end to stud end) than the old ones.
...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 05-08-2006, 08:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,554
Posted By Pafixitman
I just replaced the 4 shocks on my Shasta BH 5'r...

I just replaced the 4 shocks on my Shasta BH 5'r and the first time out, I hit both bed rails. Nothing major, just a slight indent on the nose of the 5'r. This was leaving my house, so I have driven...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 05-08-2006, 08:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,554
Posted By Pafixitman
I just replaced the 4 shocks on my Shasta BH 5'r...

I just replaced the 4 shocks on my Shasta BH 5'r and the first time out, I hit both bed rails. Nothing major, just a slight indent on the nose of the 5'r. This was leaving my house, so I have driven...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 05-01-2006, 02:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 990
Posted By Pafixitman
Spent the weekend at Gettysburg Camp Ground in...

Spent the weekend at Gettysburg Camp Ground in Fairfield, PA.

Nice place. Under new ownership and we really enjoyed it. Will be back in 2 weeks! We will stay at a spot right on the Marsh Creek...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 05-01-2006, 02:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 990
Posted By Pafixitman
Spent the weekend at Gettysburg Camp Ground in...

Spent the weekend at Gettysburg Camp Ground in Fairfield, PA.

Nice place. Under new ownership and we really enjoyed it. Will be back in 2 weeks! We will stay at a spot right on the Marsh Creek...
Forum: Toy Haulers Discussion 04-26-2006, 07:53 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,310
Posted By Pafixitman
Repacked all 4 of mine, cleaned, inspected and...

Repacked all 4 of mine, cleaned, inspected and adjusted the brakes, replaced all 4 shocks (did not know I had 'em till I looked), added 2 new stab jacks, flushed the water system and replaced the...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 01-11-2006, 03:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,161
Posted By Pafixitman
Thanks guys. I have relatives outside of...

Thanks guys.
I have relatives outside of Lynchburg so I have doen the I-81 trek a lot. Biltmore's web site recommended I-95, that is why I asked.

It has been a good 25 years since I have been...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 01-10-2006, 05:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,161
Posted By Pafixitman
Hey guys and gals, We are in the midst of...

Hey guys and gals,

We are in the midst of planning a major vacation. The destinations are known and two campgrounds are known. I need some input on the rest. Here is the tentative itinerary:
...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 01-10-2006, 05:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,161
Posted By Pafixitman
Hey guys and gals, We are in the midst of...

Hey guys and gals,

We are in the midst of planning a major vacation. The destinations are known and two campgrounds are known. I need some input on the rest. Here is the tentative itinerary:
...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 12-20-2005, 11:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,704
Posted By Pafixitman
When I winterized my 5'r, I noticed it had shocks...

When I winterized my 5'r, I noticed it had shocks (I know, should have looked earlier...) and they appear to be original. Replacing them is on the spring '06 get ready list.

I like the comments I...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 12-02-2005, 03:45 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,287
Posted By Pafixitman
Steve, I had a fight w/ the classified forum...

Steve,
I had a fight w/ the classified forum and it appears the forum won!

Anyway...
Do the jacks you have for sale look like these?...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 12-01-2005, 04:02 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,287
Posted By Pafixitman
Steve, You have an email. Supergewl, ...

Steve,
You have an email.

Supergewl,
Yep, hindsight is 20/20!
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 11-30-2005, 04:28 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,287
Posted By Pafixitman
While pulling out of a parking lot, I ripped off...

While pulling out of a parking lot, I ripped off the rear stab jacks on my Shasta 5'r. (Gravel lot, steep angled apron and they caught the edge of the concrete sidewalk.) They were the kind that had...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 11-30-2005, 04:28 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,287
Posted By Pafixitman
While pulling out of a parking lot, I ripped off...

While pulling out of a parking lot, I ripped off the rear stab jacks on my Shasta 5'r. (Gravel lot, steep angled apron and they caught the edge of the concrete sidewalk.) They were the kind that had...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 11-02-2005, 03:46 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,439
Posted By Pafixitman
I like the glove idea. I generally have the...

I like the glove idea. I generally have the better half waiting w/ wipes!

Honestly, it never occured to me to do anything different until I read the article. At least I know I am not a "poop"!...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-20-2005, 06:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,439
Posted By Pafixitman
I was reading the latest issue of TL and there...

I was reading the latest issue of TL and there was a comment made about dump stations at parks that got me thinking. I am a new RVer and when I am at a park w/o full hookups, I use the dump station...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-20-2005, 06:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,439
Posted By Pafixitman
I was reading the latest issue of TL and there...

I was reading the latest issue of TL and there was a comment made about dump stations at parks that got me thinking. I am a new RVer and when I am at a park w/o full hookups, I use the dump station...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 10-05-2005, 11:38 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,831
Posted By Pafixitman
Rumor has it she ordered a Winny View yesterday....

Rumor has it she ordered a Winny View yesterday. She has never so much as test drove one!
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 10-03-2005, 03:59 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,831
Posted By Pafixitman
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div...

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Novi:
You might try telling her that you are not...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 09-30-2005, 10:31 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,831
Posted By Pafixitman
Thanks for the Winnebego link. She has contacted...

Thanks for the Winnebego link. She has contacted them and they do offer a diesel C. She thinks an A is too large.

I talked to her today and her comment was "If you think by renting one it will...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 09-28-2005, 04:29 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,831
Posted By Pafixitman
Thanks guys. I have only had a 5'r for about 9...

Thanks guys. I have only had a 5'r for about 9 months now and never camped prior so my knowledge of units etc is limited.

My wife asked if I would let them camp w/ us and I came up w/ the rental...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 09-27-2005, 08:16 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,831
Posted By Pafixitman
This is crazy, but let me run it by y'all. ...

This is crazy, but let me run it by y'all.

My mother in law and current husband are looking at MH. Class A, C, unsure right now. Actually it is her doing, he is along for the ride (so to speak)...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 09-27-2005, 08:16 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,831
Posted By Pafixitman
This is crazy, but let me run it by y'all. ...

This is crazy, but let me run it by y'all.

My mother in law and current husband are looking at MH. Class A, C, unsure right now. Actually it is her doing, he is along for the ride (so to speak)...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 09-21-2005, 09:17 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,120
Posted By Pafixitman
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div...

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Hersh:
If you like the general area but want a more...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 09-13-2005, 11:30 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,956
Posted By Pafixitman
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div...

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">


Can I really pull one of those with a F-350?

Thanks,
Curt...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 09-12-2005, 11:31 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,956
Posted By Pafixitman
I went from a S10 ext cab to a F350 crew cab...

I went from a S10 ext cab to a F350 crew cab dually. A year later we had a 27' 5th wheel. Besides the fact that I had never camped a day in my life, I now had to move this thing. I hitched up perfect...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 06-21-2005, 02:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,316
Posted By Pafixitman
Thanks for the replies! Never thought to read the...

Thanks for the replies! Never thought to read the manual https://irv2.infopop.cc/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif

I'll check it and run bleach thru her tonight.
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 06-20-2005, 05:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,316
Posted By Pafixitman
Hi all, We have now made 3 trips in our new to...

Hi all,
We have now made 3 trips in our new to us 5'r. This weekend was our first outing w/o full hookups. The dealer ran the antifreeze thru the fresh water lines and tank. I flushed the tank w/...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 06-20-2005, 05:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,316
Posted By Pafixitman
Hi all, We have now made 3 trips in our new to...

Hi all,
We have now made 3 trips in our new to us 5'r. This weekend was our first outing w/o full hookups. The dealer ran the antifreeze thru the fresh water lines and tank. I flushed the tank w/...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 05-20-2005, 05:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,837
Posted By Pafixitman
We started off looking at pop-ups. Due to $$ /...

We started off looking at pop-ups. Due to $$ / value we changed to 5'r.

We ended up w/ a 27' Shasta bunk. No slides. My concern was failure / maint. We had never camped a day in our life. I agree...
Forum: New Rig Show-Off! 03-16-2005, 11:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,878
Posted By Pafixitman
Thanks! We are excited about having it. Tested...

Thanks! We are excited about having it.
Tested the heat Sunday. Sat in her and watched some of the race!

I'm in Hanover. Between Gettysburg and York, below Harrisburg.
Forum: New Rig Show-Off! 03-15-2005, 08:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,878
Posted By Pafixitman
Here is our new to us 1996 Shasta bunk house....

Here is our new to us 1996 Shasta bunk house. First RV we have ever owned.
Shasta (https://photos.thedieselstop.com/showphoto.php?photo=23593&papass=&sort=1&thecat=500)

Our first time out will be...
Forum: New Rig Show-Off! 03-15-2005, 08:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,878
Posted By Pafixitman
Here is our new to us 1996 Shasta bunk house....

Here is our new to us 1996 Shasta bunk house. First RV we have ever owned.
Shasta (https://photos.thedieselstop.com/showphoto.php?photo=23593&papass=&sort=1&thecat=500)

Our first time out will be...
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