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Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 10-14-2010, 05:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,853
Posted By geeksrus
We stayed there a couple of years ago... very...

We stayed there a couple of years ago... very nice!

Eh!
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 10-14-2010, 05:37 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,909
Posted By geeksrus
Thanks for info... nice way they set it up. ...

Thanks for info... nice way they set it up.

Eh!
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 10-08-2010, 03:49 AM
Replies: 46
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Views: 4,365
Posted By geeksrus
Very happy with my Magellan Roadmate 1470...........

Very happy with my Magellan Roadmate 1470........

Eh!
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-07-2010, 05:13 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,004
Posted By geeksrus
I guess I'm a voice in the wilderness:nonono: ...

I guess I'm a voice in the wilderness:nonono:

I've used GS EMS 3 times in the last 5 years & have found their service to be excellent.:dance:

Regarding the mailings, I don't seem to get as many...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 10-06-2010, 04:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,336
Posted By geeksrus
Perhaps if you called Apollo, they might be able...

Perhaps if you called Apollo, they might be able to provide you with a service company in your area:

Midwest Sales and Service, Inc. / Apollo Ovens
(800) 772-7262

Eh!
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 10-05-2010, 04:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 984
Posted By geeksrus
We stayed there in October 2008... slept like a...

We stayed there in October 2008... slept like a newborn... no train noise that we heard.

Eh!
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 10-05-2010, 03:52 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 40,083
Posted By geeksrus
It is fair that the cost was all yours... if you...

It is fair that the cost was all yours... if you did not call them prior to having the service done, you are on your own. This is clearly stated in the agreement.

Eh!
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 10-04-2010, 04:03 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 40,083
Posted By geeksrus
I've used Good Sam's EMS 3 times in the past 5...

I've used Good Sam's EMS 3 times in the past 5 years. Each time the service was excellent:dance:... the last usage was 2 months ago.

Eh!
Forum: Texas Boomers 09-29-2010, 04:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,782
Posted By geeksrus
Rockport area, Mustang Island/Corpus Cristi,...

Rockport area, Mustang Island/Corpus Cristi, South Padre Island. Rio Grande Valley..........

Eh!
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 09-14-2010, 04:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,311
Posted By geeksrus
Dually Tires

I replaced the front tires 3 months ago with Good Year Wranglers. Now, my two outside rear tires need replacing. The inside two still have 5/16" tread.
Am I okay just replacing the outsides &...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 09-06-2010, 05:46 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,936
Posted By geeksrus
Always off when traveling... our fridge is sealed...

Always off when traveling... our fridge is sealed well enough that we have very little loss of cold-ness on our daily treks.

Eh!
Forum: New Member Check-In 08-30-2010, 05:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 926
Posted By geeksrus
THE TALL SHIPS WERE IN DULUTH MINNESOTA... part...

THE TALL SHIPS WERE IN DULUTH MINNESOTA... part of their tour of the Great Lakes.

Eh!
Forum: New Member Check-In 08-27-2010, 04:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 926
Posted By geeksrus
We are Albertans (Sundre) currently in Shediac NB...

We are Albertans (Sundre) currently in Shediac NB before heading to Sydney NS & eventually to the Rock for 3 weeks.

BTW: on our way east we drove thru Duluth... worst road construction mess I've...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 08-13-2010, 05:38 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 26,194
Posted By geeksrus
long bed/short bed: long box as you never have...

long bed/short bed: long box as you never have to worry about the turning radius... also on some units you have a larger fuel tank... also room for a 4x8 sheet of plywood when not towing

3/4 ton...
Forum: Just Conversation 07-31-2010, 07:39 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 16,731
Posted By geeksrus
I go to RV.Net & IRV2 almost daily... I find that...

I go to RV.Net & IRV2 almost daily... I find that RV.Net provides me with more valuable info.

Eh!
Forum: Canada Region 07-27-2010, 07:53 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,459
Posted By geeksrus
For Quebec City (QC), you might want to stay at...

For Quebec City (QC), you might want to stay at Camping Transit in Levis: Accueil - Camping Transit (https://www.campingtransit.com/eAccueil.html)

To visit old QC, drive to the harbor in Levis &...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-20-2010, 07:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,363
Posted By geeksrus
After I do the cleaning with a 'cleaning stick'...

After I do the cleaning with a 'cleaning stick' that was supplied my Sealand, I spray the area with Pledge.

I do this routine every couple of months & don't have problems since started using...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 07-13-2010, 07:32 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,167
Posted By geeksrus
We stayed there last November... great park with...

We stayed there last November... great park with a great pricing plan... our only regret is the kitchen facilities were being renovated so we did not get a chance to enjoy their meals.

Eh!
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 07-13-2010, 06:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 989
Posted By geeksrus
Go to the Canadian Snowbirds' web site... they...

Go to the Canadian Snowbirds' web site... they have plenty of good info that might help you.

Eh!
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 07-09-2010, 07:24 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,595
Posted By geeksrus
These two are no way in the HIGH END category. ...

These two are no way in the HIGH END category.

Eh!
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 07-08-2010, 06:49 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,885
Posted By geeksrus
After cleaning the area between the ball &...

After cleaning the area between the ball & gasket, I spray the area with Pledge Furniture Polish (with the water off). I found that this works better than silicone or other lubricants.
For the...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 07-03-2010, 07:27 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,989
Posted By geeksrus
#1 if these are short term rental lots, noone...

#1 if these are short term rental lots, noone other than the park's manager/owner has the right to spray

#2 if they are longer term lots & the park owner/management gives the users the right to...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 06-28-2010, 07:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,193
Posted By geeksrus
I thought WilleyB made a perfectly legit...

I thought WilleyB made a perfectly legit information comment. Based on the way you dumped on him, I'll keep my recommendations to myself.

Eh!
Forum: RV'ing with Pets 06-27-2010, 07:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,795
Posted By geeksrus
I praise RV Parks that have restrictions on the...

I praise RV Parks that have restrictions on the number and/or size and/or certain breeds. I am tired of yappy & out-of-control dogs spoiling my RV lifestyle,

Eh!
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 06-15-2010, 07:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,352
Posted By geeksrus
I always turn off the propane tanks when...

I always turn off the propane tanks when traveling. IMHO: the fridge is sealed well enough that we don't have a problem with any of the food on travel days.

Eh!
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 06-09-2010, 09:13 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,958
Posted By geeksrus
A more convenient place in Great Falls is the...

A more convenient place in Great Falls is the Flying J... just off I15 with about 6 RV spots in front.

Eh!
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 06-05-2010, 07:16 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 12,561
Posted By geeksrus
"IN FRONT of your filter (It should be)". The...

"IN FRONT of your filter (It should be)". The info I got for my Watts regulator recommends that the regulator be installed AFTER the filter. This keeps 'stuff' out of the regulator.

Eh!
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 06-01-2010, 08:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,589
Posted By geeksrus
Florence is convenient to Tucson & the western...

Florence is convenient to Tucson & the western side of the greater Phoenix area. A very nice park in this area is: Desert Gardens RV Park - Arizona RV Resort Park Campground with RV Lots For Sale...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 06-01-2010, 08:14 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,022
Posted By geeksrus
Phoenix can also be a traffic nightmare... an...

Phoenix can also be a traffic nightmare... an avoidance route:
near Casa Grande take I8 west
at Gila Bend head north on 85
this will re-join I10 west of the greater Phoenix area

Eh!
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 05-12-2010, 06:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,602
Posted By geeksrus
I have a Magellan 1470 & one of the biggest...

I have a Magellan 1470 & one of the biggest benefits is the "lane assistance" feature.
Also, only once has the unit mis-directed me & this was for a POI in Aransas Pass TX (purchased the unit in...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 05-11-2010, 07:33 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,583
Posted By geeksrus
We are full-timers so I'll relate our...

We are full-timers so I'll relate our experiences.

We started full-timing in 2006 with a 31', 2 slide 5er which we had purchased 2 years earlier. The TV was a F350 SW, long box.

After the first...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 04-28-2010, 07:26 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,116
Posted By geeksrus
I beg to differ. First of all, Lippert does not...

I beg to differ. First of all, Lippert does not have 99% of the market. A large portion, yes but not 99%.
Secondly, on this & other forums (Heartland's, RV Net Open Roads) many owners that have...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-26-2010, 07:24 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,128
Posted By geeksrus
For the last 2 winters we have stayed next door...

For the last 2 winters we have stayed next door at Bentsen Palm Village... never any problems in this area. Progreso Mexico was 'safe' other than a shoot-em-up last December south of the...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 04-24-2010, 07:03 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,116
Posted By geeksrus
I'll take it one step further: don't buy a unit...

I'll take it one step further: don't buy a unit with ANY Lippert components. I've had multiple problems with the lift system (replaced) & the suspension systems (replaced all of the spring...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 04-23-2010, 07:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 20,025
Posted By geeksrus
I clean the gasket on a regular basis. I have a...

I clean the gasket on a regular basis. I have a cleaning 'stick' that looks like a tongue depressor with a brush-like end. I clean between the bracket & the ball (I've also use a piece of coat...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 04-19-2010, 06:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,386
Posted By geeksrus
Is there a particular park in/near Ottawa that...

Is there a particular park in/near Ottawa that you would recommend?

Eh!
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 04-17-2010, 06:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,878
Posted By geeksrus
Easy fellow... it sounds like you don't want...

Easy fellow... it sounds like you don't want others to express an opinion that differs from yours:nonono:

Eh!
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 04-17-2010, 06:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,878
Posted By geeksrus
Although I don't have a Landmark, I have a Big...

Although I don't have a Landmark, I have a Big Horn by Heartland which has caused me extensive problems during the past 30 months.
Based on what I've heard about Cameos I would say that these are...
Forum: Forum 101 | Announcements | Forum Concerns 04-14-2010, 05:57 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,204
Posted By geeksrus
That's the one I use. Too bad that a lot of...

That's the one I use. Too bad that a lot of people are not aware of it so that we can get a more widespread coverage.

Eh!
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 04-07-2010, 07:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,354
Posted By geeksrus
We also have the Star-light... works very well. ...

We also have the Star-light... works very well.

Eh!
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 04-01-2010, 08:42 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 17,649
Posted By geeksrus
I use Battery Equaliser: Battery Equaliser...

I use Battery Equaliser: Battery Equaliser Doubles Battery Life - for Auto, Boat, Golf Cart, Motorcycle, Solar, Truck, RV, Forklift, Floor Cleaner and all Lead Acid Batteries...
Forum: Family Motor Coach Association (FMCA) 03-26-2010, 08:23 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,569
Posted By geeksrus
Don't feel bad:) I was recently banned from...

Don't feel bad:)

I was recently banned from the Heartland Owner's Forum for being critical about the problems I've had with my Big Horn.:eek:

IMHO: Their loss as I had & have many good ideas to...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 03-26-2010, 08:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,497
Posted By geeksrus
Ditto regarding the Kiwanis Campground! Eh!

Ditto regarding the Kiwanis Campground!

Eh!
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 03-22-2010, 07:56 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,790
Posted By geeksrus
As per this comment & the way the story is...

As per this comment & the way the story is DRAMA-TIZED, I seriously doubt that we are hearing a full and balanced scenario of the situation.

Eh!
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 03-20-2010, 07:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,688
Posted By geeksrus
I have one of the racks as per the above.......

I have one of the racks as per the above.... works well.

On my previous unit I had a 2" receiver welded to the pin box mounted on angle iron. This held my Swagman bike rack. I didn't want to do...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 03-16-2010, 08:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,850
Posted By geeksrus
It is definitely not full! Eh!

It is definitely not full!

Eh!
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 03-15-2010, 09:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,850
Posted By geeksrus
Filling Fresh Water Holding Tank

When filling the tank after only a small amount of water fills, water starts coming back up the fill hose.

Any ideas how to remedy this?

Thanks Eh!

Unit is a Big Horn 5er.
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 03-08-2010, 06:04 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,121
Posted By geeksrus
Based on the problems I've had with my 2008 Big...

Based on the problems I've had with my 2008 Big Horn I recommend you also cross Heartland (HL) from your list. Many serious problems with Lippert components that HL installs on their units.

Eh!
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 02-23-2010, 06:03 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 13,095
Posted By geeksrus
Sorry if my comments were not appropriate.... ...

Sorry if my comments were not appropriate....

Eh!
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 02-23-2010, 05:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,810
Posted By geeksrus
Jim: the valves are not a fit for my TV. Is...

Jim: the valves are not a fit for my TV. Is there someone else that wanted them that I can send them.

Graham
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