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Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 04-30-2023, 03:42 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,206
Posted By SummitPond
Along the same lines (but a little different)...

Along the same lines (but a little different) from the OP, we presently own a bumper pull TT and are strongly considering purchasing a Class C, either from a dealer (if we can find one!) or a private...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 03-28-2021, 09:09 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,637
Posted By SummitPond
We camped for a week at Prospect Park RV Park...

We camped for a week at Prospect Park RV Park (https://prospectrv.com) (not the City/County park) back in 2017. It was very convenient to everything we wanted to do (we were there for a wedding, but...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 11-26-2020, 07:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,344
Posted By SummitPond
I suggest blowing out the black tank rinse. You...

I suggest blowing out the black tank rinse. You can buy an inexpensive adapter at Wally World (under $3) and use low air pressure to clear the line and anti-backflow valve.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-26-2020, 07:16 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 5,317
Posted By SummitPond
I don't remember which came first, the chicken...

I don't remember which came first, the chicken (Boy Scouts) or the egg (a U-Haul rental 4'X4' plywood box on a single axle with hinged fold out boards that made the beds and a canvas top). From there...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 04-11-2020, 05:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,539
Posted By SummitPond
Like ArtMan, I also use a strap wrench...

Like ArtMan, I also use a strap wrench...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 04-08-2020, 06:33 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,624
Posted By SummitPond
Something no one has asked/mentioned yet is the...

Something no one has asked/mentioned yet is the following: what is your tow vehicle?

Do you presently have one you are going to use or are you buying a new/used one to pull your trailer?
Forum: Going Green 04-06-2020, 02:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,385
Posted By SummitPond
Home Depot Solar Panel

My SIL sent me this link, thinking I might be interested in solar (I'm not at present as we don't boondock). But others may be interested:

$80 for the Home Depot 100-Watt Polycrystalline Solar...
Forum: Just Conversation 04-04-2020, 02:42 PM
Replies: 427
Views: 72,738
Posted By SummitPond
Activity and life in general certainly has slowed...

Activity and life in general certainly has slowed down due to restrictions (and general concerns) regarding transmission of the covid-19 virus. Those businesses that are still open now close up shop...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 04-04-2020, 02:30 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,479
Posted By SummitPond
Somebody mentioned an evaporative cooler in an...

Somebody mentioned an evaporative cooler in an earlier posting.

Do they make a swamp cooler (the name I always knew them by) that would fit over one of the roof vents, maybe the bathroom one - as...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 03-01-2020, 07:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,671
Posted By SummitPond
Try this "search" link which should pull up a...

Try this "search" link which should pull up a bunch from the Keystone user forum:

https://www.keystoneforums.com/forums/search.php?searchid=7611398
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 03-01-2020, 07:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,726
Posted By SummitPond
Check out the Keystone user forum...

Check out the Keystone user forum (https://www.keystoneforums.com/forums/index.php#); it's part of the same company that owns iRV2 and Winnie (and who knows what else). It is a very active forum and...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 02-27-2020, 07:26 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,873
Posted By SummitPond
^^^ You also might consider an energy...

^^^
You also might consider an energy management system like the Progressive Industries hardwired unit with remote readout (EMS-HW30C (https://www.progressiveindustries.net/ems-hw30c)) which serves...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 02-19-2020, 06:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,917
Posted By SummitPond
For my first TT the dealer said I'd be OK with...

For my first TT the dealer said I'd be OK with the TV I had (listed below). The curb weight of the TV was almost 500# greater than the GVWR of the TT. That said, I never had an issue with sway or...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-17-2020, 07:12 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 11,151
Posted By SummitPond
I hope no one has suggested this in the previous...

I hope no one has suggested this in the previous 75 postings - I haven't gone through all of them.

For email responses from campgrounds I save to a "note" on my iPhone.

When planning I also...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-13-2020, 09:11 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,028
Posted By SummitPond
We had USAA for home/auto for years but when we...

We had USAA for home/auto for years but when we moved to FL their rates were significantly higher on auto and they wouldn't cover the house (age, hurricane concern as county on ocean, even though we...
Forum: Just Conversation 02-06-2020, 06:41 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 13,410
Posted By SummitPond
How would running WINE under Linux work out? What...

How would running WINE under Linux work out? What version of Win-doze does it emulate (OK, it's not an emulator - I don't know what to call it.)
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 02-05-2020, 12:24 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 31,298
Posted By SummitPond
Below are the instructions for my e2 setup (see...

Below are the instructions for my e2 setup (see page 22 of this link for figures (https://www.fastwaytrailer.com/pdf/FW_e2_Round-Bar-Owners-Manual.pdf)), which state to attach the trailer to the ball...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 01-27-2020, 06:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,077
Posted By SummitPond
We did this very route this last mid-October....

We did this very route this last mid-October. Traffic - yes! But once we got to the Cape no issues.
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 01-27-2020, 02:38 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 31,298
Posted By SummitPond
We have a 2012 long bed crew cab gas F250. I did...

We have a 2012 long bed crew cab gas F250. I did not have WDH with my 19FBPR (19' box, 6,500# GVWR) per the recommendation of the dealer. We towed it some 35K miles and traveled through some...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 01-27-2020, 02:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,215
Posted By SummitPond
We owned a Keystone Bullet Premier 19FBPR...

We owned a Keystone Bullet Premier 19FBPR (https://www.keystonerv.com/travel-trailers/premier/floorplans/19fbpr-travel-trailer/) that has everything on your list BUT the ducted vent hood.

It's dry...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-21-2020, 02:35 PM
Replies: 246
Views: 39,659
Posted By SummitPond
We have stayed at a small mobile home park just...

We have stayed at a small mobile home park just south of Sanlan; the spots are a little tricky to get into, but the park is well kept and reasonably quiet (at least where they put the overnight...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-21-2020, 02:28 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,878
Posted By SummitPond
When we bought our first trailer we got the...

When we bought our first trailer we got the extended warranty. We had two occasions to use it: 1) the fridge went on the fritz, and 2) the converter went on the fritz.

For the fridge, CW wouldn't...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 01-19-2020, 03:26 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,635
Posted By SummitPond
Saam In addition to GVWR and GCWR of your...

Saam

In addition to GVWR and GCWR of your TV, remember to watch out for wheelbase length.

The rule of thumb is 110" is good for a TT up to 20'; over 20' add 4" to the wheelbase for every 1' of...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 01-14-2020, 02:50 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 33,440
Posted By SummitPond
I guess you could always fall back to the old...

I guess you could always fall back to the old adage: if it's yellow, let it mellow; if it's brown, flush it down.

That would save some propane.
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 01-13-2020, 03:21 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 22,495
Posted By SummitPond
My understanding for NOT using LT tires on a TT...

My understanding for NOT using LT tires on a TT is due to the sidewall issue - they are too stiff and won't flex appropriately when turning (I think this applies strictly for tandem axle setup). ST...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-13-2020, 03:07 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 14,064
Posted By SummitPond
I'm with you on the basics; it appears torque is...

I'm with you on the basics; it appears torque is being applied in a manner that expresses how much work the engine can do. I always thought of it as the rotational force applied to the crankshaft,...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 01-12-2020, 07:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,071
Posted By SummitPond
I suggest you call TL on the phone. My DW...

I suggest you call TL on the phone. My DW negotiated a better deal than they were offering either through CW or the fly-in coupons.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-12-2020, 07:09 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 14,064
Posted By SummitPond
I'm confused. :confused: Torque (= Fr sin(theta))...

I'm confused. :confused: Torque (= Fr sin(theta)) is a vector quantity, the force required to induce a particular change in rotational motion. Horsepower is the rate of doing work (= Fd cos(theta))...
Forum: Vintage RV's 01-12-2020, 06:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,119
Posted By SummitPond
Not sure if this is a viable option: if the owner...

Not sure if this is a viable option: if the owner sent you the VIN would it be possible to do a web cross-reference to see who the manufacturer was?
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 01-01-2020, 06:01 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 11,099
Posted By SummitPond
In Maine when you renew your vehicle's tag you...

In Maine when you renew your vehicle's tag you report your odometer reading. I do not know what the state does with this information; it (presently) does not impact the price you pay for renewal.
...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 12-31-2019, 10:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 835
Posted By SummitPond
We stayed at Valencia Estates...

We stayed at Valencia Estates (https://www.valenciaestatesmhp.com) last year. It is a mobile home park but they have about 10 spots reserved for transients. It was quiet, relatively inexpensive, and...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 12-29-2019, 11:16 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,987
Posted By SummitPond
I can't address the quality of either as I do not...

I can't address the quality of either as I do not know anyone that has one of these.

Recognize these appear to both be entry-level trailers, nothing fancy about them. Be sure you like the...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 12-29-2019, 09:42 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,216
Posted By SummitPond
Good point, maybe a five-year update is...

Good point, maybe a five-year update is acceptable (especially at the $200+ wanted by my in-cab GPS manufacturer) and the "free" updates for the stand-alone units are not always timely or fully...
Forum: Boondocking 12-23-2019, 02:59 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,481
Posted By SummitPond
Another campground suggestion ... Heritage...

Another campground suggestion ...

Heritage Village Campground
...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-20-2019, 01:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,544
Posted By SummitPond
We are on opposite coasts and opposite ends of...

We are on opposite coasts and opposite ends of the country; I rarely have to winterize. But when I do, I just open the low point drains, drain the WH, open all the faucets, flush the toilet to clear...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-15-2019, 03:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,000
Posted By SummitPond
Is it possible to leave the ice cube receiving...

Is it possible to leave the ice cube receiving drawer in place and turn the water on to the icemaker? Maybe the water will flush out the antifreeze and it would be caught in the drawer, which you...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 12-04-2019, 01:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,512
Posted By SummitPond
If you have a Suburban WH there is another switch...

If you have a Suburban WH there is another switch on the heater itself, and it is "upside down" - meaning the position you would normally think is "on" is really "off".

I assume you verified you...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 11-18-2019, 04:53 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 19,968
Posted By SummitPond
If the following was mentioned above, I missed...

If the following was mentioned above, I missed it.

Do not leave your black tank valve open all the time. Only open it when you are going to empty the tank. If you leave it open all the time two...
Forum: Just Conversation 11-18-2019, 11:05 AM
Replies: 427
Views: 72,738
Posted By SummitPond
And let's not forget Top Value stamps. There were...

And let's not forget Top Value stamps. There were others, too. My grandfather sold to grocery stores and they had another line they supported (don't recall the name).
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 11-16-2019, 07:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 937
Posted By SummitPond
We moved away from NOLA 20 years ago and only...

We moved away from NOLA 20 years ago and only returned for a short visit soon after Katrina, so my recommendations may not be up to date.

For food, avoid the "big named" overpriced places (like...
Forum: New Member Check-In 11-14-2019, 07:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 505
Posted By SummitPond
Greetings from a former New Orleans resident...

Greetings from a former New Orleans resident (Broadmoor-Carrolton area). We also lived in Slidell, Metairie and Zachary.

Do your homework before going to the dealer. Not to sound (too)...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 11-07-2019, 08:04 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,717
Posted By SummitPond
Watch your truck's GVWR and GCWR. With two kids...

Watch your truck's GVWR and GCWR. With two kids you might have lots of "toys" for them (thus payload, probably in the bed of the truck - if not now, certainly in the future). The hitch also subtracts...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 10-02-2019, 03:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,196
Posted By SummitPond
We owned a Keystone Bullet Premier 19FBPR for...

We owned a Keystone Bullet Premier 19FBPR for four years and were very happy with it. Were there a few minor issues - yes. Anything really major? The fridge stopped working but self-healed after...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 10-02-2019, 03:43 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 505
Posted By SummitPond
Not sure where you are coming from. This past...

Not sure where you are coming from. This past spring we used US6 to US20 to I90 outside of Cleveland to bypass I90 as we were heading east. The surface roads were in good condition and traffic wasn't...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 09-24-2019, 02:00 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,119
Posted By SummitPond
Question: Are you the sole driver or do you have...

Question: Are you the sole driver or do you have help?

That makes a big difference.

When we travel I share the driving with my DW. I tend to drive more hours than she does, but the rest serves...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-14-2019, 07:11 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,386
Posted By SummitPond
I am certain you'll receive lots of opinions;...

I am certain you'll receive lots of opinions; here's mine.

When we were looking to get back into camping after a 30-some-odd year hiatus, to satisfy the DW's "must haves" we had two options: a...
Forum: RV'ing Humor & Crazy but True Stories 09-14-2019, 06:46 PM
Replies: 213
Views: 35,119
Posted By SummitPond
I retired from a position teaching high school...

I retired from a position teaching high school physics. While I was rather strict about the presentation format [to make my life easier grading the papers] and using a correct solution approach, I...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 09-04-2019, 01:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,393
Posted By SummitPond
My understanding is 5 years is the upper limit...

My understanding is 5 years is the upper limit for ST tires when in use; if sitting they degrade more rapidly. I recall reading they lose something like 10% of the rated carrying capacity per year,...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 09-03-2019, 03:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,682
Posted By SummitPond
We had a different Keystone product, a Bullet...

We had a different Keystone product, a Bullet Premier - the baby of that particular line (19FBPR). My biggest complaint about build quality was in the bathroom closet (which was quite large) - the...
Forum: RV'ing Humor & Crazy but True Stories 09-02-2019, 08:10 PM
Replies: 213
Views: 35,119
Posted By SummitPond
Or how about: which weighs more, a helium-filled...

Or how about: which weighs more, a helium-filled balloon here on Earth or the same balloon on the Moon?
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