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Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 04-21-2024, 05:11 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,385
Posted By Rzrbrn
This has been a very informative thread. Thank...

This has been a very informative thread. Thank you all, great job posting. This is why I like the irv2 forum.
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 04-11-2024, 09:07 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,072
Posted By Rzrbrn
Take a look at the Black Series travel trailers,...

Take a look at the Black Series travel trailers, as well as the Oliver. Both exceptionally well made. Also the shorter Big Foot RV Travel trailers. I have the BF 25B25RQ with cargo extension. It will...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-07-2024, 04:45 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,934
Posted By Rzrbrn
Thanks to all who have seriously replied. I can't...

Thanks to all who have seriously replied. I can't see spending $300 on a unit but I have bought the (Amazon) WINDmeter- A Wireless Pocket-Sized Anemometer for $70. Hopefully it will do the job.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-06-2024, 03:31 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,934
Posted By Rzrbrn
Thank you, Ray,In, for the windy.com suggestion,...

Thank you, Ray,In, for the windy.com suggestion, very interesting. I think it would be interesting to know what the wind speed is that is hitting the side of my trailer...just before it gets blown...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-05-2024, 06:33 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,934
Posted By Rzrbrn
Chindog, what device did you have?

Chindog, what device did you have?
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-04-2024, 05:03 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,934
Posted By Rzrbrn
My thought is to take the anemometer down when...

My thought is to take the anemometer down when traveling. I have come up with the Davis Instruments Sonic Anemometer, but it is expensive, About $600 or so. The Tempest looks about the same but is...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-03-2024, 02:52 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,481
Posted By Rzrbrn
Mine is a bit more abbreviated than most. I turn...

Mine is a bit more abbreviated than most. I turn to my wife and ask "You check everything?", if yes, then off we go. Has worked well for us over the last 6 years or so.

Well...come to think of...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-03-2024, 10:28 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,934
Posted By Rzrbrn
Anemometer

Has anyone attached an anemometer to an RV? If so, which anemometer? I don't want to use a handheld device, and am thinking something fairly robust.

The season before last we were camped one...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-29-2024, 08:43 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 5,270
Posted By Rzrbrn
I have only had a Casita (17") and now a Big Foot...

I have only had a Casita (17") and now a Big Foot (30'). My argument was that I need only buy one trailer but can update the tow vehicle as needed. My wife holds me to this argument and refuses to...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-26-2024, 10:37 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 5,270
Posted By Rzrbrn
Had a Casita/Tundra 4x4 combo and now a Big Foot...

Had a Casita/Tundra 4x4 combo and now a Big Foot 29' TT/Ram 2500 4x4 combo. I would like to step into a small Class A, like a Thor Axis or Vegas. But...we seem to travel on gravel roads a lot, which...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 02-18-2024, 03:29 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,973
Posted By Rzrbrn
LeeB, I see you bought a Starcraft 189RG. I...

LeeB, I see you bought a Starcraft 189RG. I expect it will do you right as long as you keep on top of maintenance and go back through and mod or reinforce weak items. I recommend a Big Foot 25R or...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 02-18-2024, 02:11 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 8,211
Posted By Rzrbrn
What CecilP said. But...I repeat...get a...

What CecilP said. But...I repeat...get a motorhome, not a TT or MAYBE a 5th wheel (I have never owned one). Long TT's are a real pain in the butt to park in tight situations, like backing up into...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 02-15-2024, 03:18 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 8,211
Posted By Rzrbrn
I have a 30' or so Big Foot 25B25RQ TT,...

I have a 30' or so Big Foot 25B25RQ TT, previously owned a 17' Casita and have pulled utility trailers for years. I use a Blue Ox WDH, which can be backed up without unhitching. Many people say buy...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 02-07-2024, 10:15 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,178
Posted By Rzrbrn
Thank you cwall59, very good to know. Based on...

Thank you cwall59, very good to know. Based on your comment I most probably will not ever do this install. I suspect you just saved me a great deal of money... and from a serious headache...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 02-07-2024, 10:03 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 8,015
Posted By Rzrbrn
I have a Big Foot TT with an onboard Onan 2500 LP...

I have a Big Foot TT with an onboard Onan 2500 LP gen. It is not the 2500i. The difference between the two is that my generator always runs at max rpm whereas the i series reduces rpm under load,...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 02-06-2024, 08:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,178
Posted By Rzrbrn
You may want to consider a mini split AC should...

You may want to consider a mini split AC should it turn out that whatever AC you get is insufficient. I have not actually made this conversion, but it is very appealing. We seem to spend way too much...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 01-21-2024, 04:10 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,769
Posted By Rzrbrn
Can't comment on the Tacoma pulling a TT. I had a...

Can't comment on the Tacoma pulling a TT. I had a 17' Casita and pulled with a 2010 Tundra 4x4 5.7L dual cab. No problems going up hill. Did not like going downhill out west or even in the...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 01-21-2024, 03:27 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 8,015
Posted By Rzrbrn
Had a Honda 3000i gen with remote start. Problem...

Had a Honda 3000i gen with remote start. Problem is you had to leave the remote start on all night so you could remote start it the next morning without going outside. Only problem is the start...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-21-2024, 03:04 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 13,199
Posted By Rzrbrn
Looks like Op (Jwiz88) is not following this...

Looks like Op (Jwiz88) is not following this thread he started.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-03-2024, 04:42 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 7,397
Posted By Rzrbrn
Take note of what people said above. But should...

Take note of what people said above. But should you want to persist...

EMP Shield on Amazon. Hook it up to your car battery. Be careful it will run down your battery since it has to be on all the...
Forum: Just Conversation 12-25-2023, 03:27 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,115
Posted By Rzrbrn
Alpine36, I had no idea about the selling...

Alpine36, I had no idea about the selling firearms issues. I traded guns one time and sold one gun privately many, many years ago, but that's it. I hesitated to mention it on this RV forum, sure...
Forum: Just Conversation 12-23-2023, 01:08 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,115
Posted By Rzrbrn
Thank you for commenting, Alpine36. I have a...

Thank you for commenting, Alpine36. I have a number of items I would like to get rid of and will give Craig's List another try: Hobie Kayak, Browning SS A bolt 30-06 and maybe other things, after...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-22-2023, 02:03 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,025
Posted By Rzrbrn
The only children that I have encountered that...

The only children that I have encountered that have been acceptably homeschooled had at least one parent that is or had been a teacher. The others simply did not have the breadth, depth of knowledge,...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 12-21-2023, 11:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 863
Posted By Rzrbrn
I have a 2019 Ram cummins diesel and the...

I have a 2019 Ram cummins diesel and the dealership replaced the CP4 with a CP3 under warranty. I traded a 2010 Tundra with 5.7L gas for this 2019 Ram. The Ram does a much better job towing my 2019...
Forum: Just Conversation 12-17-2023, 08:01 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,115
Posted By Rzrbrn
Dadeoo, Thank you very much for your post. I have...

Dadeoo, Thank you very much for your post. I have been on the e-bay website a number of times over the years, and vaguely remember bidding on things now and again, but don't recall ever actually...
Forum: Just Conversation 12-15-2023, 01:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 582
Posted By Rzrbrn
Just drive more carefully. A friend took his car...

Just drive more carefully. A friend took his car in to have new headlights installed, the lens were badly scratched. It cost roughly $500. They had to replace the entire headlight assembly, which...
Forum: Just Conversation 12-15-2023, 01:19 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,115
Posted By Rzrbrn
Have not sold much but did try to sell a Ford...

Have not sold much but did try to sell a Ford tractor on Craig's list, some years ago. Many years prior to that I sold an expensive deer stand and everything worked out well so I thought I would sell...
Forum: Just Conversation 12-15-2023, 01:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,516
Posted By Rzrbrn
Had a 2005 (I think that was the year) Jeep...

Had a 2005 (I think that was the year) Jeep Liberty diesel. Rodents, probably squirrels chewed up a few of the engine compartment wires. I just did a McGyver on them and ran for another 5 years just...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 12-14-2023, 09:30 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,296
Posted By Rzrbrn
Been through this conundrum. Now pull my TT of...

Been through this conundrum. Now pull my TT of about 8K pounds loaded with a bed full of crap which maxes out the payload of my 3/4 ton Ram 4x4. Should have bought a 1 ton. I knew someone that...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-14-2023, 09:08 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,676
Posted By Rzrbrn
Need more info. How will it be used, how many...

Need more info. How will it be used, how many people will it have to feed, will you have access to electricity, how portable does it need to be, that is will you be moving around a lot, etc. I now...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-13-2023, 10:06 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,025
Posted By Rzrbrn
Please consider just renting a cabin in the woods...

Please consider just renting a cabin in the woods for a couple of months, maybe at a national park, state park a privately owned unit, or perhaps a house/apartment rental on a beach. I am experienced...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 12-12-2023, 08:07 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,074
Posted By Rzrbrn
Trying to stick to the OP original question as...

Trying to stick to the OP original question as far as possible. I don't mean to hijack this thread. But...long story short, 10 years ago when we retired I convinced her that TT and TV's were the way...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 12-10-2023, 08:42 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,074
Posted By Rzrbrn
We have been retired for about 10 years. We do...

We have been retired for about 10 years. We do not make advanced reservations as a rule, although we do call around when in cities to find something for the night, as we pass through. We prefer to...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 12-08-2023, 10:19 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,030
Posted By Rzrbrn
full disclosure

Referring to my post #21 above. According to my wife, the navigator, the episode noted was while traveling Oatman Hwy in AZ, motorvating westward. We turned around well before Sitgreaves Pass, AZ....
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 12-07-2023, 04:13 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,030
Posted By Rzrbrn
Might as well chip into this conversation. We use...

Might as well chip into this conversation. We use Garmin, Google Maps, Apple Maps and paper maps. Even so we have had to reverse course now and again. One time trying to follow Us Rt 66. Don't...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 12-07-2023, 03:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,049
Posted By Rzrbrn
We rented from Great Alaska Holidays in late...

We rented from Great Alaska Holidays in late spring in the late 90's. Cost us about $1200 for 10 days + must return with full tank of gas when returning. Also bought glass insurance which we used...
Forum: Forum 101 | Announcements | Forum Concerns 12-05-2023, 02:54 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 14,427
Posted By Rzrbrn
Well said Solo_RV_Guy. For a time I stopped using...

Well said Solo_RV_Guy. For a time I stopped using iRV2 because every time I switched from using a MacBook Pro to iPad Pro to iPhone while trying to access other RV Life websites I am forced to change...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 11-30-2023, 03:08 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,753
Posted By Rzrbrn
MichaelBarb, many thanks for posting these...

MichaelBarb, many thanks for posting these videos, very interesting and fun.

In Japanese camping video, both tent and van sites do not seem to be in campgrounds. At least no other campers around....
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 11-28-2023, 08:30 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,753
Posted By Rzrbrn
MichaelBarb, I had the same thought about the...

MichaelBarb, I had the same thought about the videos being an advertisement, specifically for the Jackery portable power station. I vaguely...almost subliminally...noticed the different camera...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 11-27-2023, 08:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,753
Posted By Rzrbrn
Wow! Thank you for posting this thread. VERY...

Wow! Thank you for posting this thread. VERY interesting. Too bad we can't get that small van in the US. Very ingenious and interesting ways they organize their equipment. But...soy sauce AND salt???...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-16-2023, 01:04 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 9,552
Posted By Rzrbrn
Thanks followingsea, I needed this humor.

Thanks followingsea, I needed this humor.
Forum: Forum 101 | Announcements | Forum Concerns 11-12-2023, 07:59 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 14,427
Posted By Rzrbrn
AGAIN, This is NOT the way it works for me. If I...

AGAIN, This is NOT the way it works for me. If I access via my MacBook I am able to get on THIS website. If I try using my iPad or my iPhone to access this or other RV life websites, it notifies me...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-09-2023, 04:23 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 9,552
Posted By Rzrbrn
In 2015 Yellowstone Grizzly (YG) RV park (West...

In 2015 Yellowstone Grizzly (YG) RV park (West Yellowstone) would not let us stay because we were too short; 2013 Casita 17'. They also said they have a 10 year rule. Also encountered a couple of...
Forum: Forum 101 | Announcements | Forum Concerns 11-09-2023, 03:51 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 14,427
Posted By Rzrbrn
Yep, I did not know there was a useable app: what...

Yep, I did not know there was a useable app: what I have on my iPhone I could never get to work. I don't use my iPad to connect to here because it forces me to change my password every time, so...
Forum: RV'ing with Pets 11-07-2023, 02:20 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 9,866
Posted By Rzrbrn
SpOiler, spot on.

SpOiler, spot on.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-05-2023, 05:03 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 8,393
Posted By Rzrbrn
Just Google or Bing your last sentence. It is...

Just Google or Bing your last sentence. It is just one more place that could make your SS# available to criminal activity. Because people are often asked for their Social Security numbers to identify...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-27-2023, 09:05 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 8,393
Posted By Rzrbrn
Doctors office ask for SS# but don't require it,...

Doctors office ask for SS# but don't require it, so I NEVER give the SS# for any Dentist, Physician or Hospital visits. My employers have never asked for SS# when emailing. But hey, each to his own...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-27-2023, 08:31 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 11,437
Posted By Rzrbrn
I am starting to wonder if maybe I should just...

I am starting to wonder if maybe I should just give everyone, and myself, a break and just stay at a hotel with free breakfast...

Let's see, my truck and trailer cost, after mods, about $170,000....
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-22-2023, 11:44 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 8,393
Posted By Rzrbrn
Thanks Dieselboy, interesting perspective.

Thanks Dieselboy, interesting perspective.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-22-2023, 03:00 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,219
Posted By Rzrbrn
Just FYI: I read somewhere that human pepper...

Just FYI: I read somewhere that human pepper spray (HPS) is stronger than bear spray but does not have the volume or distance of bear spray. HPS has a distance of about 10' vs bear spray of 35'.
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