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Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 05-17-2021, 07:43 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 6,828
Posted By JpalmerCass
The problem is that the post office is expected...

The problem is that the post office is expected to pay for itself like a business, rather than just be a tax funded service to the public. Maybe we should likewise expect our army and navy to pay for...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 05-14-2021, 09:02 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,643
Posted By JpalmerCass
There are many unreadable posts by the OP--lack...

There are many unreadable posts by the OP--lack of paragraphs, poor punctuation, lack of capitalization: a Catholic school third grader would do better.

I feel better now.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-11-2021, 03:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,552
Posted By JpalmerCass
Except for those who aren't able bodied they're...

Except for those who aren't able bodied they're in dubious taste.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-11-2021, 02:50 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 16,413
Posted By JpalmerCass
I locked up our recumbent trikes to trees with...

I locked up our recumbent trikes to trees with Kryptonite's best chains and locks and used double motion alarms, one of which sounded on the cell phone. To beat the chains and locks a thief would...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 03-29-2021, 10:20 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 11,325
Posted By JpalmerCass
Those distraught about the high cost of fancy...

Those distraught about the high cost of fancy soccer dad pickups can buy basic models with rubber floors, steel wheels, crank windows and vinyl seats at quite reasonable prices. They'll do the job.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-05-2021, 02:40 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 10,491
Posted By JpalmerCass
In 2016 Tiffin gassers had far nicer cabinetry...

In 2016 Tiffin gassers had far nicer cabinetry than Newmar gassers--Tiffins has real wood cabinets and wood drawer bottoms, Newmars had vinyl wrap MDF cabinets and wall board drawer bottoms. My wife...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-06-2020, 09:23 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,279
Posted By JpalmerCass
Correct. In the rigging building trades such as...

Correct. In the rigging building trades such as the boilermakers, ironworkers, millwrights and machinery movers one doesn't work under a load. Something supported by hydraulic jacks is a load,...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 12-03-2020, 03:05 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 13,738
Posted By JpalmerCass
I know what GVWR is. If the brakes will stop a...

I know what GVWR is. If the brakes will stop a coach at GVWR they'll stop a coach and trailer as long as the coach and trailer come in at or under rated GVWR.
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 12-02-2020, 07:53 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 13,738
Posted By JpalmerCass
If the weight of dolly and car is below the...

If the weight of dolly and car is below the coach's GVWR I don't see a problem: the coach's brakes are intended to stop weight up to the GVWR.
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 10-29-2020, 04:45 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 15,408
Posted By JpalmerCass
Because they often crack. Several of mine are...

Because they often crack. Several of mine are cracked. I believe them when they say they're still safe but nonetheless it rubs me the wrong way.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-25-2020, 09:00 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 12,504
Posted By JpalmerCass
It passes the time.

It passes the time.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-24-2020, 12:34 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 12,504
Posted By JpalmerCass
I understand; Cummings is the more common name. ...

I understand; Cummings is the more common name.

And maybe they liked watching "Love that Bob".
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 10-23-2020, 08:08 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 11,961
Posted By JpalmerCass
You have to count the weight of all your rigging...

You have to count the weight of all your rigging into the load; that means the tow bar itself and any adaptors like drop extensions and such. And the base plate and auxiliary braking system.
...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-23-2020, 08:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,519
Posted By JpalmerCass
It's usually "night and day" no matter what...

It's usually "night and day" no matter what somebody does.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-23-2020, 07:53 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 12,504
Posted By JpalmerCass
Steppe nomads and Plains Indians full timed in...

Steppe nomads and Plains Indians full timed in tents.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-23-2020, 07:50 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 18,020
Posted By JpalmerCass
Ahh, there have always been jag offs around; some...

Ahh, there have always been jag offs around; some of you birds act like it's something new.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-07-2020, 10:13 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 12,541
Posted By JpalmerCass
12.5 feet won't be long enough to both account...

12.5 feet won't be long enough to both account for the needed slope of the ladder and the 3' over at the top. I bought a 22' Little Giant, that way I have a pretty tall step ladder and a straight...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-06-2020, 12:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,538
Posted By JpalmerCass
I have the impression the Airstream is an...

I have the impression the Airstream is an exercise in style, which is cool if you know that's what you're doing.

The failure of the Camplite, which was almost all aluminum, including the floor,...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-01-2020, 10:28 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 21,737
Posted By JpalmerCass
I think the sound is more a roar than a scream. I...

I think the sound is more a roar than a scream. I like the sound though not so much the context.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-30-2020, 11:30 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 21,737
Posted By JpalmerCass
It contributes by correcting your misinformation....

It contributes by correcting your misinformation. You see, that happens in threads--one person says something and another disagrees and makes a correction. If you catch me in error feel free to...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-30-2020, 05:34 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 21,737
Posted By JpalmerCass
Road racing motorcycle engines running 17,000...

Road racing motorcycle engines running 17,000 RPM, now those are screaming. A Ford V-10 turning 4500 RPM screaming? Not really, just running.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-30-2020, 10:06 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 21,737
Posted By JpalmerCass
You were quite clear.

You were quite clear.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-29-2020, 12:04 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 21,737
Posted By JpalmerCass
Nobody is claiming that, far from it.

Nobody is claiming that, far from it.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-28-2020, 01:05 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 25,927
Posted By JpalmerCass
How is comparing them fooling yourself? After...

How is comparing them fooling yourself? After all, You compared them later in your post.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-26-2020, 10:06 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 21,737
Posted By JpalmerCass
I can't take credit, it comes from an old SNL...

I can't take credit, it comes from an old SNL skit of a game show called "Common Knowledge".
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-26-2020, 08:39 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 21,737
Posted By JpalmerCass
But it's common knowledge. You know, like the...

But it's common knowledge. You know, like the capital of Virginia is Virginia City and Lee surrendered to Grant at Gettysburg.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-26-2020, 08:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 771
Posted By JpalmerCass
Tiffin and Newmar gassers have better...

Tiffin and Newmar gassers have better bones---you'll see them using the Ford 24,000 and 26,000 pound chassis in a coach size where other brands are using the 22,000 pound chassis.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-23-2020, 11:33 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 12,541
Posted By JpalmerCass
I had a good quality telescoping ladder of...

I had a good quality telescoping ladder of adequate height to properly mount and dismount my coach roof and it was a royal pain in the neck. Heavy and tricky to retract. I gave it away and bought a...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-21-2020, 09:42 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 10,004
Posted By JpalmerCass
I haven't noticed a difference between the major...

I haven't noticed a difference between the major brand batteries and buy whatever has the more attractive deal on Amazon.
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 09-19-2020, 09:11 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,466
Posted By JpalmerCass
No, that's not obvious. So, I take it you haven't...

No, that's not obvious. So, I take it you haven't owned both the coaches in question, as you implied.

I haven't either, which is why I kept my comments to the objective points of floorplan and...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 09-18-2020, 01:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,466
Posted By JpalmerCass
You had both the 34PA and 33AA?

You had both the 34PA and 33AA?
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 09-17-2020, 03:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,466
Posted By JpalmerCass
The 34PA has a considerably roomier john and...

The 34PA has a considerably roomier john and bigger shower. And a far longer wheelbase.
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 09-15-2020, 01:34 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 9,578
Posted By JpalmerCass
My coach goes down the road fine without an...

My coach goes down the road fine without an aftermarket steering damper and I crossed the Great Plains several times with occasional strong side winds.

Is it demonstrable that a steering damper...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 09-14-2020, 06:33 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 12,400
Posted By JpalmerCass
It does according to the paper work from Ford...

It does according to the paper work from Ford that came with my coach. And reasonably so, one shouldn't expect a company to warranty a modified, hot rodded product.

Several years ago I bought an...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 09-14-2020, 06:24 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 12,946
Posted By JpalmerCass
What's a TJ?

What's a TJ?
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 09-14-2020, 08:44 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,261
Posted By JpalmerCass
I too am very satisfied with the Stay-In-Play...

I too am very satisfied with the Stay-In-Play (which is now made by Demco), I can't imagine anything easier to use; hook up your electrical cable, which you're going to do anyway, and turn on the...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-13-2020, 02:44 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,507
Posted By JpalmerCass
When wondering about that I start by looking at...

When wondering about that I start by looking at the Blue Ox and Roadmaster websites to see for which vehicles they make baseplates. Then I check the owner's manuals of vehicles listed in which I'm...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-13-2020, 09:13 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 9,072
Posted By JpalmerCass
For the time being.

For the time being.
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 09-11-2020, 09:37 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,737
Posted By JpalmerCass
A nasty little secret of the 3/4 ton diesel is...

A nasty little secret of the 3/4 ton diesel is their often surprisingly low payload; they can pull but they can't carry. Good for self supporting farm wagons and such I suppose.

You can get an...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 09-10-2020, 03:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,362
Posted By JpalmerCass
What's normal?

What's normal?
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 09-06-2020, 05:28 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 12,946
Posted By JpalmerCass
2019 2wd Ford Explorer. The car, loaded with our...

2019 2wd Ford Explorer. The car, loaded with our tadpole trikes and full gas and including the weight of the towing rigging (baseplate, towbar, hitch drop etc.) weighs a little under 5000 pounds and...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 09-06-2020, 05:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,362
Posted By JpalmerCass
I'm 5'10" and wish I had more room. I get by but...

I'm 5'10" and wish I had more room. I get by but it's not ideal and is a weakness of the coach; I'd rather the slide were 6" shorter and I had the room for the seat. And the seat hurts my butt after...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 09-05-2020, 01:15 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 20,419
Posted By JpalmerCass
Thank you. I now stand corrected.

Thank you. I now stand corrected.
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 09-05-2020, 01:04 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 9,858
Posted By JpalmerCass
As though one has to explain why they think an RV...

As though one has to explain why they think an RV sales person would lie...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 09-05-2020, 10:50 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 9,858
Posted By JpalmerCass
Because they almost always make a "world of...

Because they almost always make a "world of difference".

Yeah, right.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-03-2020, 08:53 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 9,072
Posted By JpalmerCass
I think in a year or two there will be lots of...

I think in a year or two there will be lots of very nice campers and RVs for sale.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-03-2020, 08:44 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,166
Posted By JpalmerCass
Not all gassers have a long rear overhang,...

Not all gassers have a long rear overhang, several Tiffin models for instance. One reason we chose our coach was the unusually long wheelbase for the length and short rear overhang. The coach tracks...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-03-2020, 08:35 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 9,867
Posted By JpalmerCass
It's not required that you shop every time you...

It's not required that you shop every time you park.
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 08-31-2020, 06:35 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 20,419
Posted By JpalmerCass
Show me. Like on a history discussion website,...

Show me. Like on a history discussion website, show me records of a person being sued for causing an accident with an overloaded non commercial tow vehicle. And the results.
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 08-28-2020, 02:23 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 20,419
Posted By JpalmerCass
It's odd that while the 450 is rated to pull more...

It's odd that while the 450 is rated to pull more weight the 350 is rated to carry more weight.

Ford payload chart.
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