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Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 07-31-2014, 04:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 723
Posted By jimbo55
Dumb valve position

The handles on both dump valves on my trailer face downward which makes it uncomfortable to open and close the valves.
I'm thinking that the bolts can be removed and the valves simply rotated in...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 05-31-2014, 12:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,518
Posted By jimbo55
Thanks for the quick replies folks. The trailer...

Thanks for the quick replies folks. The trailer is 2010 model and has not been used in a couple of years. Getting it ready for some more frequent use and noticed that the valve relieved a little...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 05-31-2014, 10:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,518
Posted By jimbo55
Water Heater T&P valve check

Should the T&P valve on the hot water heater be tripped occasionally to be sure it is operating properly?
Does the valve need to be replaced from time to time.

2010 Flagstaff Classic Superlite
Forum: Just Conversation 04-01-2014, 05:54 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 13,521
Posted By jimbo55
In conditions when there is a strong wind blowing...

In conditions when there is a strong wind blowing from my left accross the hwy I'm using, I have many times moved into the left lane because the road serface is sloped down to the left. Doing so...
Forum: Just Conversation 03-03-2014, 06:23 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 13,745
Posted By jimbo55
In the mid 70's my brother offered the use of his...

In the mid 70's my brother offered the use of his pickup with an 8' cabover camper in the back. Loaded the wife and three kids and our cocker spanial dog in the rig and off we went to Monument Lake...
Forum: RV'ing Humor & Crazy but True Stories 02-19-2014, 12:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,507
Posted By jimbo55
This guy looked in his rear view mirror and saw a...

This guy looked in his rear view mirror and saw a highway patrol car with its lights flashing. The guy did not pull over. Instead he tried to outrun the officer. After a five mile chase at high...
Forum: Just Conversation 01-22-2014, 11:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,106
Posted By jimbo55
A good friend of mine has passed and told me long...

A good friend of mine has passed and told me long ago that before getting married that there was a child born and his children did not know about their 1/2 sister. He has no relatives other than his...
Forum: Just Conversation 01-20-2014, 12:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,106
Posted By jimbo55
Question Found a sibling ?

Has anyone on here found a sibling that was born before you and you didn't know for about for 30 years. Did the knowlege make you .... mad...sad .... happy or .....?.
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 08-27-2013, 11:37 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,535
Posted By jimbo55
"surging/lurching/bouncing of the trailer...

"surging/lurching/bouncing of the trailer affecting the truck"

We have experienced the above when traveling on concrete pavement when the joints in the pavement are not level (notably I35 south...
Forum: Just Conversation 08-16-2013, 02:12 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 8,154
Posted By jimbo55
Having been a smoker since 1958 I know that I am...

Having been a smoker since 1958 I know that I am seriously addicted. For the past five or six months I've been asking myself "Why don't you just quit?" When I saw this thread I jumped right in and...
Forum: Just Conversation 07-12-2013, 11:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 600
Posted By jimbo55
Thanks for the reply Doug. I am looking to keep...

Thanks for the reply Doug. I am looking to keep my bride safe when we go in the car. She does not want to always ride in the back seat like Miss Daisy. Think I try going to dealer parts dept. and...
Forum: Just Conversation 07-11-2013, 01:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 979
Posted By jimbo55
I hate tornados. Have been close to one too many...

I hate tornados. Have been close to one too many times over the years and have seen what they can do up close. Glad that you were not effected by that one.
Forum: Just Conversation 07-11-2013, 01:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 600
Posted By jimbo55
Question Airbag Sensor - Turn it off?

My wife is a small person and weighs less than 90 pounds. Her weight will not arm the front passenger airbag system. The system sensor does not arm the airbag if an infant seat is placed on the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-10-2013, 01:40 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 7,642
Posted By jimbo55
He might have been paying you a compliment. ...

He might have been paying you a compliment. Especially if he himself was a gray haired senior. Seniors of today grew up in times when a lot of people could only afford a tent, much less a nice...
Forum: Just Conversation 07-03-2013, 05:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 891
Posted By jimbo55
Oh Yea. I agree. That is sooo funny. Thanks...

Oh Yea. I agree. That is sooo funny. Thanks Wayne.
Forum: Just Conversation 07-03-2013, 04:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 785
Posted By jimbo55
We will, on occasion, travel together with...

We will, on occasion, travel together with another couple. We both pull trailers with pickups. We generally agree that we'll set the cruse control of our pickups on 65 mph. However, I find that...
Forum: Just Conversation 01-19-2013, 04:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 577
Posted By jimbo55
That guy is great. I have always liked magic. ...

That guy is great. I have always liked magic. Thanks for posting the site. Some of the other guys are good also.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-07-2013, 05:21 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,925
Posted By jimbo55
Call or visit your dealer or manufacturer and...

Call or visit your dealer or manufacturer and inquire as to how to remove them. Mine are upholstered and attached to the wall with screws hidden under snap-on upholstry buttons. I just pop the...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-27-2012, 12:07 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,551
Posted By jimbo55
Its salted peanuts poured into a bottle of coke...

Its salted peanuts poured into a bottle of coke for me. Love them peanuts with coke.
Forum: Just Conversation 12-12-2012, 10:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,458
Posted By jimbo55
Gas card was my first thought also. Second...

Gas card was my first thought also.
Second thought was a gift card for wash and wax for the trailer or for the truck and include an oil change.
Forum: Just Conversation 10-28-2012, 02:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,115
Posted By jimbo55
Thank you Mr. Wayne. We loved that.

Thank you Mr. Wayne. We loved that.
Forum: Just Conversation 04-02-2012, 12:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,090
Posted By jimbo55
Use a mix of 2 oz orange oil in a gallon of water...

Use a mix of 2 oz orange oil in a gallon of water and pour directly on the mound. Pour the mix starting in the center of the mound in a circular motion to the outer edge. Orange oil is an enzime...
Forum: Just Conversation 01-15-2012, 04:30 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 775
Posted By jimbo55
UPDATE "My Wife's farm is driving me crazy"

After switching to Google Chrom as CorLynn suggested, the DW aka Chief Farmer has informed this fieldhand the the slowdowns and the freezups have been somewhat less frequent and said, and I quote,...
Forum: Just Conversation 01-11-2012, 11:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,716
Posted By jimbo55
The Chief Farmer just told me that I have to...

The Chief Farmer just told me that I have to clean the barn tomorrow afternoon. So there goes the nap. But she said I could get up at 4am and do the Chrome thing. Will get it all done somehow and...
Forum: Just Conversation 01-11-2012, 08:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,716
Posted By jimbo55
Thanks everyone for your response. I have...

Thanks everyone for your response. I have reported your responses to the Chief Farmer and I guess I'm still a Hero. Hee Hee. I suspect that mr300ce is on target about the amount of traffic on the...
Forum: Just Conversation 01-10-2012, 10:38 PM
Replies: 315
Views: 32,224
Posted By jimbo55
Just Remember..."Wherever you go....There you...

Just Remember..."Wherever you go....There you are."
Forum: Just Conversation 01-10-2012, 09:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,716
Posted By jimbo55
Help! My wife's Farm is Driving Me Crazy ~~

My wife loves playing her "Farmville Farm" on Facebook. The web site gets very slow and at times just freezes up. I am recruited to assist at least daily and ofter several times daily. I have ran...
Forum: Just Conversation 10-16-2011, 06:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 926
Posted By jimbo55
We love Bren's BLT. She makes grilled cheese...

We love Bren's BLT. She makes grilled cheese sandwitch with two slices of Kraft singles in an iron skillet. When done she opens the two slices of bread, exposing the melted cheese. Then she adds...
Forum: CB & Ham Radio 07-06-2011, 02:25 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,008
Posted By jimbo55
Thanks Jack. I found a good selection of radios...

Thanks Jack.
I found a good selection of radios and accessories at a Pilot truck stop about six miles from me.

jimbo
Forum: CB & Ham Radio 07-03-2011, 01:12 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,008
Posted By jimbo55
Hi all. I would like to find out where One could...

Hi all. I would like to find out where One could purchase a CB to use while traveling and chatting with other RVs. We tried walkie-talkies last year on a trip from dallas to durango but the talkies...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 06-13-2011, 11:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 14,957
Posted By jimbo55
We fell in love with the Rockwood Ultra Lite...

We fell in love with the Rockwood Ultra Lite trailer but wound up buying the 2010 Flagstaff 831FLSS because we found the two units to be identical except for interior color selection and exterior...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 05-26-2011, 11:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,450
Posted By jimbo55
Thank so much for the info. I've never really...

Thank so much for the info. I've never really looked at the hinge very close. Hope the hinge on our unit is such that a new cover can be installed w/o drilling the rivets. I'll check it tomorrow....
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 05-26-2011, 02:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,450
Posted By jimbo55
Texas HAIL storm damage

Two days ago storms with large hail moved accross north east Texas. Yesterday I drove the eight miles to check our trailer for any damage. No damage to the windows or sides of the trailer. The...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 05-24-2011, 02:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,041
Posted By jimbo55
decodancer... I use the Reece "SOLO-HITCH" and...

decodancer...
I use the Reece "SOLO-HITCH" and you would not be disappointed with its simplicity. The solo-hitch (packaged as one pair) operates like a telescoping pointer with a nerf type ball on...
Forum: New Member Check-In 05-21-2011, 10:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 765
Posted By jimbo55
Welcome Pete. Glad you decided to join this fine...

Welcome Pete. Glad you decided to join this fine group.
Forum: New Member Check-In 05-21-2011, 10:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 493
Posted By jimbo55
Hello PatMann and welcome to IRV2. Please...

Hello PatMann and welcome to IRV2.
Please join us in our exchange of ideas and information. Feel free to ask any question you and sister might have regarding RV'n. That is why we are all here. ...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 04-15-2011, 03:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,982
Posted By jimbo55
Really hate to see damage like you had. Our...

Really hate to see damage like you had. Our unit is stored near Roanoke on Hwy 170.
After reading your post, I went to check our trailer and thankfully found no damage. Hope that you get your...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 04-15-2011, 01:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,470
Posted By jimbo55
We have the equalizer wd with 12000 lb bars...

We have the equalizer wd with 12000 lb bars attached to our 33' Flagstaff and 08 Tundra double cab. The trailer loaded for travel is 7660 lb and the Tundra is 5840 llb for a total rig wt of 13500. ...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-30-2011, 10:49 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 912
Posted By jimbo55
Akibase I am also thinking of purchasing a...

Akibase
I am also thinking of purchasing a power jack for our trailer. Actually...I want to REPLACE the power jack that came on the new 20010 Flagstaff trailer we purchased 11 months ago. The jack...
Forum: New Member Check-In 03-17-2011, 10:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 533
Posted By jimbo55
Welcome to the forum. I don't know about floor...

Welcome to the forum. I don't know about floor repair but be sure you do not put a screw into a fluid or electric line. Someone with floor repair knowledge will jump in here soon.

Again, ...
Forum: Just Conversation 02-28-2011, 04:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 872
Posted By jimbo55
Thanks Wayne. Great history data. I love that...

Thanks Wayne. Great history data. I love that kind of stuff. How did you come by the pic?

jim
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 02-28-2011, 03:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,051
Posted By jimbo55
Welcome to the forum. Some KZ owners will bop in...

Welcome to the forum. Some KZ owners will bop in soon, I'm sire.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-28-2011, 02:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,592
Posted By jimbo55
I'd pay the $3 just to watch the news and weather...

I'd pay the $3 just to watch the news and weather while I have my coffee. Great idea for campground extras. Hope the word spreads and more CG's get on board with this.

jim
Forum: Just Conversation 02-27-2011, 05:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,337
Posted By jimbo55
Thanks for your post on driving tips. Very good...

Thanks for your post on driving tips. Very good instruction.

jim
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 02-26-2011, 12:11 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,263
Posted By jimbo55
Question Door strut attachment plate

Hi everyone...
We have a 2010 Flagstaff trailer on which the strut to assist the front door pulled loose from the outside wall. I'm not sure if the strut is too strong and opened the door too fast,...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 02-18-2011, 01:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,373
Posted By jimbo55
X2 Take the truck and trailer to a scale so you...

X2 Take the truck and trailer to a scale so you will have accurate #'s to work with.
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 02-10-2011, 11:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,739
Posted By jimbo55
Fyshy Welcome to the forum. You will be able...

Fyshy Welcome to the forum. You will be able to get a lot of information and enjoyment from the nice folks here at the iRV2.

I Googled the 240 Survayor and it really is a great looking...
Forum: Just Conversation 02-10-2011, 03:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,551
Posted By jimbo55
My friend retired from an outfit that will...

My friend retired from an outfit that will continue his ins for the rest of his life as part of the retirement package with the same Ins benefits he had while working. He did not need to buy any...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 12-09-2010, 02:37 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,051
Posted By jimbo55
I water heater empty?

Great replys! Thanks again. I am pleased to have this many replys to my first post. Mopar1973Man your thought about a small tube on the shop vac sounded like the greatest idea until i remembered that...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 12-03-2010, 10:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,051
Posted By jimbo55
Thank you all for the responses. Very helpful...

Thank you all for the responses. Very helpful information from all.
We got our new Flagstaff the first part of May after my retirement; "TTP" [Time To Play]; on 4th of April this year and this is...
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