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Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions Yesterday, 05:00 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,011
Posted By Straykat
Just Run IT

Just run the gas out of it driving it. Gas doesn't varnish today like it did 30 years ago when it evaporates now it leave more of a greenish sediment that is kind of powdery film that when gas gets...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-15-2024, 11:48 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,734
Posted By Straykat
The plain truth.

This is the real tire expert and Highly Respected here on IRV2. Read any or all of his posts and you will begin to understand more about tires and tire safety and maintenance. You can chose to...
Forum: Damon 12-17-2023, 09:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 980
Posted By Straykat
Long Shot

This is a long shot if you haven't found the BCC yet. I have been to this RV salvage yard and they are knowledgeable and may be able to help you or send you in the right direction. They are in...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-17-2023, 07:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 243
Posted By Straykat
Jack warning buzzer

Not sure if you have corrected the problem yet. Lippert, LCI bought PowerGear so it is all the same company now.

On our 2004 Damon challenger it has PowerGear jacks and if the fluid level is low...
Forum: Full-Timers 12-03-2023, 08:10 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 11,184
Posted By Straykat
Blm ltv

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What he was referring to is BLM LTV land with a dump stations, a fresh water fill stations, and large dumpsters to throw your trash in. It is open desert area that you can park...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-26-2023, 11:01 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,831
Posted By Straykat
Hey there Chris. I notice in your signature you...

Hey there Chris.
I notice in your signature you have 2x 2015 Thor Majestic 28a listed. My curiosity got to me that there must be a story behind that!!!
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 11-04-2023, 11:33 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,022
Posted By Straykat
I have a 2002 Chevy S-10 Crew Cab and use a Blue...

I have a 2002 Chevy S-10 Crew Cab and use a Blue Ox patriots brake system and it requires that you disconnect the battery on the toad and run a 12volt charge wire from the motorhome to plug the...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 11-04-2023, 09:53 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,147
Posted By Straykat
Henry's

I think you have been around my brother in law and had him help you with some Henry's roof sealer. lol
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 10-12-2023, 05:24 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,947
Posted By Straykat
Just remember they are coming after your...

Just remember they are coming after your recreation areas next. Some just can't handle others having family fun. They are looking to divide us. Boondocking is on their list.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-12-2023, 10:37 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 10,986
Posted By Straykat
That is the package it is shipped in not the...

That is the package it is shipped in not the valve itself.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 09-08-2023, 01:20 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,889
Posted By Straykat
We too have been using Weather Underground for 8+...

We too have been using Weather Underground for 8+ years and great to use when out in the RV traveling to unknown location. It is the best we have used and the nicest thing is you can have multiple...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-20-2023, 10:03 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,322
Posted By Straykat
Yooper Time

We spend our summers in Yooper land, Michigan's upper peninsula, where I still hold an active Yooper card (being born and raised in the Soo) in good standing. We go to beat the heat at our home at...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 07-20-2023, 03:33 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,770
Posted By Straykat
Please get this post back on track. It's about...

Please get this post back on track. It's about burning painted wood in a rv park fire pit. Start a new post if you want to talk about pellet stove please.

The campground manager or host needs to...
Forum: Truck Camper Discussion 06-05-2023, 12:56 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,540
Posted By Straykat
The best part of this is when the frame gets the...

The best part of this is when the frame gets the bow in the middle it increase you center ground clearance for boondocking.:dance:
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-26-2023, 09:22 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,474
Posted By Straykat
Oh yah. WD40, the old fix all for everything....

Oh yah. WD40, the old fix all for everything. Used to be recommended to help stop pain from arthritis on the elbow but it could cause other problems getting into your body. Not recommended for...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-24-2023, 12:24 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,971
Posted By Straykat
Cruise America

Just to let you know a little bit about places like Cruise America and El Monte Rentals sale. They take the RV box house off after a few years when the chassis get to many miles on it and mount it on...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 04-17-2023, 10:12 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 8,828
Posted By Straykat
I wouldn't be carrying around five gallon gas...

I wouldn't be carrying around five gallon gas cans bombs in my truck bed for any distance several reasons.

1. I consider the inconvenience of getting them back in the bed of the truck when full...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-11-2023, 09:55 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,632
Posted By Straykat
My information is for you and any others that are...

My information is for you and any others that are traveling to Michigan and/or Canada.

Just to let you know that you are not allowed to bring any handgun into Michigan unless you have a CCW...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-02-2023, 07:13 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 17,274
Posted By Straykat
Measure the circumference of the used Michelin...

Measure the circumference of the used Michelin tire inflated not the diameter and circumference of the new tire inflated and see the difference between the two tire. The two tires will be working...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-19-2023, 07:24 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 13,441
Posted By Straykat
I like others have asked, where are the drawing,...

I like others have asked, where are the drawing, sketch's, or doodling of your plans as we like to encourage those with dreams and the means to do great things. Everything that has been inputted is...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 02-19-2023, 09:37 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 7,734
Posted By Straykat
Preparation

Is your starting point going to be Montreal and travel route through all the Providences to Alaska? If so, that is about 8500 miles or 14,000 kilometers.

You should look to buy the lightest used...
Forum: Just Conversation 01-29-2023, 10:12 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 10,644
Posted By Straykat
Braille rumble strips

The yellow braille rumble strips on the sidewalks entering and exiting any big box store. How did we ever get out of those stores without getting hit by a speeding car in the parking lot. I see some...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-10-2023, 03:50 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,351
Posted By Straykat
This is what our military does also. Do you think...

This is what our military does also. Do you think our military's vehicles are dependable enough to do their jobs when called on. Your starting them and driving them what little bit you do, 50 miles,...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 11-10-2022, 04:24 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,155
Posted By Straykat
Just a little information about driving in the...

Just a little information about driving in the rain from a retired truck driver. When driving the pavement will be the slipperiest when the rain first start and the oil is lifted out of the pavement...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-06-2022, 10:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,151
Posted By Straykat
google maps

Go to Google maps and zoom in and take a screen shot of you location and post it here so we can see what you have for a driveway and street angles and surrounding streets. I would see also see if...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-04-2022, 02:57 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 10,905
Posted By Straykat
Just curious is Discovery DOAI the Dead On...

Just curious is Discovery DOAI the Dead On Arrival Instructions. lol:rofl:
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-16-2022, 11:03 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,849
Posted By Straykat
I agree with you in part. :banghead: All...

I agree with you in part. :banghead: All municipal water is treated, but with what, just ask the people that live in Flint Michigan, powers that be lie and that's a problem. We have a water quality...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 07-31-2022, 10:55 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 18,535
Posted By Straykat
Did his research.

Backcountry, it appears that you have done your research. Reading the OP other posts he is asking for help in what he will need in the future coach he is wanting to buy. He has asked many questions...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-18-2022, 04:42 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,444
Posted By Straykat
As they say you decide.

I wasn't there at any of these events but they are on the internet so as we all know that makes it true.

Here are a few more that were just false information and tubers looking to boost their view...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-15-2022, 12:10 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,444
Posted By Straykat
Play stupid games win stupid prizes. Could you...

Play stupid games win stupid prizes. Could you please post your itinerary for our protection when on the road.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-nOPvXiIWQ&ab_channel=MadDmitry

Old-Biscuit, ...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-23-2022, 03:42 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,272
Posted By Straykat
Thieves do it their way in broad daylight.

Here is a YouTube of stealing gas right in front of the world. They are emboldened by todays "it was their first time, just let them go".
...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 02-10-2022, 11:32 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,385
Posted By Straykat
The part about reducing the tongue weight...

The part about reducing the tongue weight capacity by 50% is what happens when you use a hitch extension or a hitch drop adaptor. I have purchased 2 different drop adaptors and both stated that they...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-07-2022, 11:33 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 8,759
Posted By Straykat
My understanding is that you are bound by the...

My understanding is that you are bound by the vehicle code from your home state vehicle registration the same as you are required endorsements on your drivers license. What your state has for...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 01-20-2022, 05:25 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 13,651
Posted By Straykat
Parks don't have the capacity to charge fast...

Parks don't have the capacity to charge fast enough to fill a battery and use other electrical appliances. I do believe that Tesla's should come with a tent and electric stove to complete the GREEN...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-20-2022, 04:25 PM
Replies: 263
Views: 36,636
Posted By Straykat
So you trust Manufactures

I not sure what you are driving, maybe a Volkswagen. Yes, we see how accuracy was so important to VW. I like how some are so afraid to fill up and write down the actual mileage as shown on the...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 12-07-2021, 04:28 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 7,137
Posted By Straykat
As the media would say. "Here is what we...

As the media would say.

"Here is what we do know."

"The new and improved."

Think a minute now, update your system every new vacs helps even if it hurts a little now it will help keep...
Forum: RV'ing Humor & Crazy but True Stories 10-31-2021, 11:54 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 23,317
Posted By Straykat
Is it yours or is a a rental unit from El Monte...

Is it yours or is a a rental unit from El Monte RV rentals. If it is possible we would be interested in renting it for a trip to see my uncle as we think he might not last much longer as we think he...
Forum: Just Conversation 10-24-2021, 07:22 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 12,543
Posted By Straykat
Error in your count???

I have to ask if you actually counted the actually number of truck parking spaces. Those spaces may not have been counted by the official government parking spacer counter as an useable space. The...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 10-01-2021, 01:14 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 11,635
Posted By Straykat
5 out of 6 playing Russian roulette players say...

5 out of 6 playing Russian roulette players say it is safe to play, which one are you going to be. The problem with many is that the area where the baseplate mounts to the toad mounts can't handle...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-19-2021, 03:48 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 9,990
Posted By Straykat
Home Depot

It looks like many of us have had the less durable Duracell battery leakage problem and damage to the flashlight or remotes from that leakage. At last count I have 22 flashlight that mostly use AAA...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 08-26-2021, 05:16 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 9,031
Posted By Straykat
Danger Will Robinson.

Quit fooling around touching the hot skin, under the right conditions which can change with electrical load changes or wiring problems someone could get electrocuted. It is obvious that something is...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 08-19-2021, 10:13 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,907
Posted By Straykat
Glues

The blue boxes are pvc so you can use plumbing pvc solvent/glue to reattach the back to the shortened box. Plumbing PVC solvent/ cement can be used on any PVC plastics if they are really PVC. I won't...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 08-19-2021, 10:01 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,695
Posted By Straykat
All state's roads... fail......

I agree but Arizona's I-40 is no better, we have just traveled it end to end. But there isn't any state that has good hi-ways anymore, just finished an 11 state trip to Michigan and back and roads...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 07-21-2021, 10:02 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 14,281
Posted By Straykat
My "fail":face palm:. Should have state "Tread"...

My "fail":face palm:. Should have state "Tread" at the start of the reply but showed the relationship I was trying to convey tread speed on a tracked vehicle farther down the post.

Not sure if you...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 07-21-2021, 09:48 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 14,281
Posted By Straykat
70 mph 140 mph

Originally Posted by brobox View Post
If you are referring to me, I can't stand Goodyear. Took them off my new pickup when they were worn out in 16,000 miles and I would never have them on an...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 07-21-2021, 09:43 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 14,281
Posted By Straykat
Sorry my "fail”. :facepalm: I should have stated...

Sorry my "fail”. :facepalm: I should have stated the tread of the tire, many did understand it ment the tread as that was explained farther down the post. The tread is what actually causes the...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 07-16-2021, 04:58 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 14,281
Posted By Straykat
SecondaryDamage costs

The cost and weight to make the area around the wheel wells be able to handle a blowout isn't worth it. Just where do you stop doing these types of upgrades as a manufacture has to draw the line...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 04-29-2021, 10:08 PM
Replies: 228
Views: 39,805
Posted By Straykat
tongue damage

Have you seen them move other trailers with that forklift? Do they hook up to the back below the propane tank on the counter weight or on the forks? The scratches on the rear of the fork lift and ...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-08-2021, 03:19 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 16,404
Posted By Straykat
That stuff sure looks like stolen property list...

That stuff sure looks like stolen property list items. WOW!!! As a mountain biker I would try to sell it complete as you have less possable suspects in your garage looking at other things you have...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-04-2021, 02:58 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 15,358
Posted By Straykat
Just in case you haven't noticed, as of January...

Just in case you haven't noticed, as of January 20 that is all legal by EO. So if any of those are found you are free to go.
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