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Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 04-15-2024, 07:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 302
Posted By rk911
It was a simple question.

It was a simple question.
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 04-15-2024, 06:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 302
Posted By rk911
Would I have asked if it was obvious?

Would I have asked if it was obvious?
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 04-15-2024, 04:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 302
Posted By rk911
No, really...what state is WO? Did you mean...

No, really...what state is WO? Did you mean WYoming? Canadian province??
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 04-15-2024, 11:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 302
Posted By rk911
Where is WO?

Where is WO?
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 04-11-2024, 05:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 270
Posted By rk911
EB I-80 between SAC and Reno has, IMO, just one...

EB I-80 between SAC and Reno has, IMO, just one interesting climb and descent...Donner Pass which tops out at around 7200'. I found the EB climb to be fairly EZ. The cruise control on our 40' class...
Forum: Gear and Product Discussions 04-10-2024, 05:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 338
Posted By rk911
Can't address your specific questions but back in...

Can't address your specific questions but back in the day when we were gearing up to start flat-towing I took a hard look at the Brake Buddy. My biggest problem was it's physical size as we had no...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 03-27-2024, 08:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 699
Posted By rk911
Things to check... - Is the "salesman...

Things to check...

- Is the "salesman switch" off? That will cut off power to the coach. They're usually right by the entry door. My service dept. always flipped that switch to off to prevent...
Forum: CB & Ham Radio 03-25-2024, 09:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 576
Posted By rk911
We always kept a CB in our motorhome but when it...

We always kept a CB in our motorhome but when it was on I kept the squelch nearly fully closed. That cut down the BS but we still were able to hear traffic and road reports a few miles ahead of us...
Forum: CB & Ham Radio 03-25-2024, 08:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 576
Posted By rk911
So....if you and I are on channel X in FM mode...

So....if you and I are on channel X in FM mode that would cause harmful interference to anyone in close proximity on the same channel in AM mode and vice-versa. I wonder what prompted the FCC to...
Forum: CB & Ham Radio 03-25-2024, 07:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 576
Posted By rk911
Wow! Many thanks.

Wow! Many thanks.
Forum: CB & Ham Radio 03-25-2024, 12:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 576
Posted By rk911
Is the radio FCC type accepted? Is the FM mode on...

Is the radio FCC type accepted? Is the FM mode on the same AM CB channels or on a different set of frequencies? Has the FCC approved FM mode for the existing CB frequencies?
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 03-25-2024, 11:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 386
Posted By rk911
That time of day is prime time for I-94/80 but...

That time of day is prime time for I-94/80 but regsrdless, avoid US30 thru East Chicago Heights and Chicago Heights. Pickup I-94 to westbound I-80 thru Indiana and Illinois. If you MUST use Rt 30...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 03-23-2024, 07:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 599
Posted By rk911
At least two in Wall, SD and many, many FHU...

At least two in Wall, SD and many, many FHU spaces in/near Rapid City, Custer, Keystone, Hill City. Custer State Parks have dozens of beautiful campsites but not FHU. The Black Hills is a very...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 03-23-2024, 04:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 806
Posted By rk911
Don't see why not. Many, maybe most, CG's and RV...

Don't see why not. Many, maybe most, CG's and RV Parks have rules in place that limit the number of persons and vehicles that can occupy a campsite. As long as you won't be in violation of those...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 03-13-2024, 12:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 600
Posted By rk911
I have to ask...will this trip be your... -...

I have to ask...will this trip be your...

- very first experience in any RV
OR
- very first experience in this RV but you have been RV'ing before

IF this your very first experience in any RV...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 03-11-2024, 09:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 405
Posted By rk911
We traveled from the western burbs of Chicago to...

We traveled from the western burbs of Chicago to SW Florida via 355-80-57-24-65-85-271-231-10-75 many times. Boring? Depends on your definition. Traffic in Nashville, Birmingham, Monthomery and...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 03-10-2024, 08:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 412
Posted By rk911
You might try https://colawrvsalvage.com ...

You might try https://colawrvsalvage.com

They have a huge inventory.
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 03-10-2024, 06:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 566
Posted By rk911
I-39 south to I-80 I-80 east to the Indiana...

I-39 south to I-80
I-80 east to the Indiana state line
From there it's dealer's choice to DC.

You'll run thru the southern suburbs of Chicago and you'll still want to time your trip across NW...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 03-10-2024, 06:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 449
Posted By rk911
OP....You might consider riding OK SR9 between...

OP....You might consider riding OK SR9 between I-35 and US 271. Then follow US271 where it meets I-40. OK SR9 meets I-35 @ Norman, OK, a few miles south of the I-240 interchange.

If you want...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 03-06-2024, 10:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 515
Posted By rk911
Looks like I badly messed up the...

Looks like I badly messed up the arithmetic...should be 4,985 miles total or just under 100-hrs of driving, 10 10-hr days or 8 12-hr days. Thanks to all who pointed out my error. But I think that's...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 03-05-2024, 07:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 515
Posted By rk911
Best way to figure time is to take total round...

Best way to figure time is to take total round trip mileage and divide by 50 (average driving speed with stops) to get total driving hours. In your case the Google Maps mileages ars:

- Philly to...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 02-29-2024, 11:19 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 803
Posted By rk911
Yup...AFAIK it's been gone for quite some time. ...

Yup...AFAIK it's been gone for quite some time. We miss it, too. It was acquired by RV Life Campgrounds and you now need an account to look at the reviews.
Forum: Just Conversation 02-26-2024, 07:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 600
Posted By rk911
Wishing for you a complete recovery.

Wishing for you a complete recovery.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 02-26-2024, 07:19 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,641
Posted By rk911
If you can't get RV reservations this year you...

If you can't get RV reservations this year you might consider staying at the GCRR in Williams,AZ. The 'RV Park' is an asphalt lot with FHU spaces. The daily train runs between their hotel/RV park...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 02-26-2024, 04:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 462
Posted By rk911
February is nearly over. Are you refering to next...

February is nearly over. Are you refering to next year?
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 02-25-2024, 11:51 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,979
Posted By rk911
We saw the night lights on the strip one night...

We saw the night lights on the strip one night after leaving a concert at one of the hotels. The crowds...mobs, really..on the sidewalks were shoulder-to-shoulder and made us happy and relieved we...
Forum: RV'ing with Pets 02-25-2024, 11:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,534
Posted By rk911
What can possibly go wrong with this?

What can possibly go wrong with this?
Forum: Just Conversation 02-23-2024, 06:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 581
Posted By rk911
How do you know the so-called title is legit. If...

How do you know the so-called title is legit. If not you'll be out $$$. Don't do this.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 02-23-2024, 03:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 987
Posted By rk911
The St.Peters' 370 Lakeside Park in St.Peters...

The St.Peters' 370 Lakeside Park in St.Peters would be perfect. Nice, long FHU sites with open sky if you have SAT TV situated on a lake.

https://www.stpetersmo.net/382/370-Lakeside-Park
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 02-22-2024, 02:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,302
Posted By rk911
We discontinued RV Magazine shortly after its...

We discontinued RV Magazine shortly after its first issue. Worthless, IMO. We have since dropped Good Sam as we are, sadly, selling our motorhome.
...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 02-20-2024, 07:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 462
Posted By rk911
Are you sure that refers to turn signals and not...

Are you sure that refers to turn signals and not the terrestial or sat radio?
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 02-19-2024, 04:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 555
Posted By rk911
How many amps does the fridge and CPAP consume in...

How many amps does the fridge and CPAP consume in an hour ( amp hours). The fridge will consume the most when first started and then only when the compressor is running but the CPAP runs...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 02-18-2024, 03:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 250
Posted By rk911
- I-10 West to the Seguin exit (TX 46) - Follow...

- I-10 West to the Seguin exit (TX 46)
- Follow TX 46 to and thru New Braunfels to Boerne where you'll rejoin I-10

Safe drive!
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 02-15-2024, 09:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 244
Posted By rk911
Worth it? That depends. On time of day, day of...

Worth it? That depends. On time of day, day of week and your tolerance for urban driving. I assume you're coming from the south on westbound I-10. Me? If I had no business in Phoenix, wasn't...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 02-13-2024, 10:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 490
Posted By rk911
I-40 can experience severe winter weather along...

I-40 can experience severe winter weather along it's entire length but especially in the Texas panhandle (blizzardsz), New Mexico higher elevations, through northern AZ especially around Flagstaff. ...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 02-11-2024, 03:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 316
Posted By rk911
99 to Bakersfield 58 to Barstow I-40 to...

99 to Bakersfield
58 to Barstow
I-40 to Needles
US 95 to I-10

612 hours @ avg speed of 50mph = 12 hrs

How many drivers? Approx. halfway point in miles isomewhere between Barstow & Needles. ...
Forum: Gear and Product Discussions 02-08-2024, 01:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 863
Posted By rk911
A chair that looked like the one the OP posted...

A chair that looked like the one the OP posted about. Can't tell you the make or mfg. as I didn't look but the chair was std. equipment on the '16 Suncruiser. It was so uncomfortable for both of us...
Forum: Gear and Product Discussions 02-08-2024, 10:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 863
Posted By rk911
When we bought our '16 Itasca Suncruiser one of...

When we bought our '16 Itasca Suncruiser one of those chairs was included. It was horrible! We removed it and sold it. We did not replace it as the couch with the pull out section was sufficient...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 02-05-2024, 07:35 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 7,249
Posted By rk911
There are two by-pass routes San Antonio. 1)...

There are two by-pass routes San Antonio.

1) I-10 to the New Braufels exit. Follow TX46 back to I-10 at Boerne. Travel time is about an hour. A big plus is it reconnects at 10 a lot farther west...
Forum: Just Conversation 01-31-2024, 11:13 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,599
Posted By rk911
"Question-- what do other seniors do when it's...

"Question-- what do other seniors do when it's time to stop traveling? When its time to use a wheel chair or be near medical facilities full time?"

We're 74 (him) and 73 (her). We were not...
Forum: RV'ing with Pets 01-30-2024, 12:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 679
Posted By rk911
Ummmm, how about a leash? Hook him up to a point...

Ummmm, how about a leash? Hook him up to a point on the RV or to a stake in the ground.
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 01-25-2024, 09:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 668
Posted By rk911
- SR 131 south to I-94 - I-94 east to I-69 or...

- SR 131 south to I-94
- I-94 east to I-69 or west to I-65. South on either to Indy.
- Pickup I-65 at Indy
- Stay on I-65 to I-85 at Monthomery AL
- East on I-85 to EXIT 9. US271 TO US 231. ...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 01-24-2024, 01:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 720
Posted By rk911
+1. Prettier drive but about an hour +/- longer....

+1. Prettier drive but about an hour +/- longer. 87 to Payson where it will merge with AZ260. Just follow 87 all the way to I-40 @ Winslow.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 01-24-2024, 10:33 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,894
Posted By rk911
https://i.imgur.com/MTApSH8l.gif Sounds like...

https://i.imgur.com/MTApSH8l.gif

Sounds like someone had a bad experience.
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 01-23-2024, 09:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 371
Posted By rk911
Regardless of the bypass you use to go around...

Regardless of the bypass you use to go around Chicago try and time it for between 11a-2p during the weekdays.

My preference heading west from NW Indiana is I-80. Pickup I-80/94 west from I-90 ...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 01-20-2024, 04:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 793
Posted By rk911
Those places could be anywhere. toss 'em.

Those places could be anywhere. toss 'em.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 01-15-2024, 07:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 682
Posted By rk911
There's a NPS campground at Devil's Tower Natl...

There's a NPS campground at Devil's Tower Natl Monument.

And plan to spend at least 7-days not including your day of arrival and departure at the Black Hills. In our opinion two-weeks is the...
Forum: RV'ing with Pets 01-15-2024, 09:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 904
Posted By rk911
Animal 'taxes' are nothing new. Our dog needs...

Animal 'taxes' are nothing new. Our dog needs either an annual or multi-year rabies shot plus a host of other vax. Interestingly enough our town does not require registration or a license for cats...
Forum: RV LIFE Trip Wizard - Trip Planner Topics 01-10-2024, 11:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 867
Posted By rk911
Thanks. What are some examples of 'selected...

Thanks. What are some examples of 'selected avoidances'?
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 01-09-2024, 05:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 493
Posted By rk911
Can't comment in I-8 but if it were me I'd jump...

Can't comment in I-8 but if it were me I'd jump onto TX12 where it meets I-10 near Vidor TX. Follow that to LA12 and then follow US190 thru LA tO US61 west of Baton Rouge. Then follow US 61 to...
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