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Forum: Just Conversation 01-15-2024, 10:18 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,030
Posted By vermilye
45°F this morning; 67°F by late afternoon!...

45°F this morning; 67°F by late afternoon! (Parker, AZ) - back home single digits...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 01-11-2024, 10:01 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 775
Posted By vermilye
Systems that do this exist - the military & some...

Systems that do this exist - the military & some high end off road vehicles use them. Usually used to change air pressure to meet road (or off road) conditions. Never seen it on a trailer or...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-09-2023, 10:10 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,262
Posted By vermilye
Since I tend to pack more when heading to AZ for...

Since I tend to pack more when heading to AZ for the winter, I stop at a nearby CAT scale when leaving each year. I am well under the truck payload, but close to the gross weight rating of the...
Forum: RV LIFE Trip Wizard - Trip Planner Topics 11-23-2023, 05:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 368
Posted By vermilye
Mine stopped for a couple of days, but then...

Mine stopped for a couple of days, but then started back up.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 11-20-2023, 10:22 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 15,742
Posted By vermilye
I know this is an ancient thread, but RV.net...

I know this is an ancient thread, but RV.net seems to have been absorbed into Good Sam, and I'm no longer a member. If I try to log in using my RV.net login, it tells me it is too long. I can't...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 01-20-2023, 02:27 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,440
Posted By vermilye
We attended the entire Festival in 2018. We we...

We attended the entire Festival in 2018. We we able to make a late (about 2 weeks before we got there) Monday through Wednesday 3 day reservation for the on site dry campground. The rest of the...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 12-17-2022, 01:29 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,623
Posted By vermilye
There has never been a Casita 5th wheel. The...

There has never been a Casita 5th wheel. The Scamp 19 is a sorta 5th wheel - not the standard hitch. Escape makes a 21' 5500 pound gross weight 5th wheel, and there are some used Bigfoot 5th wheels...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-25-2022, 09:20 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,841
Posted By vermilye
I have a Garmin 890 on the dash of my F 150. An...

I have a Garmin 890 on the dash of my F 150. An interesting fact - 3 of us caravanned across Ontario, Canada, all with different Garmins set to the same avoidances. All insisted on different...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 09-03-2022, 05:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,815
Posted By vermilye
Rather than taking a chance on Silicone which...

Rather than taking a chance on Silicone which rarely sticks to itself, use ProFlex. Similar material, but paintable, sticks to itself & holds up for years. If appropriate, Dicor self leveling caulk...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-03-2022, 04:24 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,737
Posted By vermilye
Check that you have a good connection at both the...

Check that you have a good connection at both the hot (breaker) and circuit neutral. A poor connection can show voltage but not pass enough current to run a large load.
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 07-14-2022, 04:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 260
Posted By vermilye
You do not need to add a GPS equipped iPad to...

You do not need to add a GPS equipped iPad to your cell plan to use the GPS features.
Forum: RV LIFE Trip Wizard - Trip Planner Topics 06-25-2022, 03:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 893
Posted By vermilye
2 things to check. Any Bridges? Are you staying...

2 things to check. Any Bridges? Are you staying or visiting a State or National Park that has an entrance fee? Either will produce an unavoidable toll even if you choose no tolls. I believe I...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-22-2022, 01:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,067
Posted By vermilye
Depends on the park. Most National Parks do not....

Depends on the park. Most National Parks do not. Most state & private parks do allow them unless they cause a problems with bears, skunks, etc.
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 03-16-2022, 09:33 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 9,745
Posted By vermilye
Add one more to the "none" vote.

Add one more to the "none" vote.
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 03-05-2022, 03:06 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,255
Posted By vermilye
Adding a second Battleborn battery in parallel...

Adding a second Battleborn battery in parallel will still only provide 12V (closer to 13 or so) but double the amperage limit, ie you can safely draw 200 amps until the batteries are dead. ...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-22-2022, 12:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 523
Posted By vermilye
I use Butyl tape between the skylight & the roof,...

I use Butyl tape between the skylight & the roof, and DiCor Self Leveling Lap Sealant around the outside & to cover any screw heads.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 01-30-2022, 11:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,105
Posted By vermilye
In general, you could improve things by switching...

In general, you could improve things by switching to LEDs. That said, if the wire size is correct for the load, overheating is almost 100% caused by a loose connection. Clean up any burned wires &...
Forum: Full-Timers 01-28-2022, 04:50 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,955
Posted By vermilye
Well, I ran into a snag with this system. I...

Well, I ran into a snag with this system. I don't know if it is a new NY rule or that my doctor's office just started to enforce it, but they will not fill a prescription if you haven't seen the...
Forum: Full-Timers 01-19-2022, 03:04 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,955
Posted By vermilye
While I use Walgreens at home, when on the road I...

While I use Walgreens at home, when on the road I pick a location where I expect to stay for a couple of days, choose a pharmacy (often not a chain one), call my doctor's office & have them fill the...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 01-11-2022, 04:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,033
Posted By vermilye
Adding a MIMO antenna does not necessarily...

Adding a MIMO antenna does not necessarily increase signal strength unless it has additional gain or is physically higher. It does increase speed. Going to a pair of outside rooftop high gain...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 12-23-2021, 03:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,991
Posted By vermilye
I have a pair of Chaowei antennas that are either...

I have a pair of Chaowei antennas that are either connected to my Nighthawk on AT&T or my 8800L when using Verizon. Both are MIMO configured and make a big speed difference.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-28-2021, 10:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,521
Posted By vermilye
Check out the Houghton ACs...

Check out the Houghton ACs (https://www.recpro.com/rv-air-conditioner-15k-with-heat-pump-non-ducted/) imported by RecPro.
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 10-20-2021, 04:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,705
Posted By vermilye
Just a quick note - they make a number of...

Just a quick note - they make a number of different models that are exact replacements. Be sure to use the menu at Micro Air (https://www.microair.net/products/easytouch-rv-thermostat) to choose the...
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 10-20-2021, 04:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,705
Posted By vermilye
A big improvement over the Dometic thermostat...

A big improvement over the Dometic thermostat that came with the trailer.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-03-2021, 12:59 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,791
Posted By vermilye
Wet wood? These guys have the solution:

Wet wood? These guys have the solution:
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 08-24-2021, 03:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,391
Posted By vermilye
North of Parker I've stayed at La Paz County...

North of Parker I've stayed at La Paz County park. On the river with some on the river sites Water & Electric with a honey wagon available. The problem is it is first come, but when I stayed there...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 08-03-2021, 03:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,439
Posted By vermilye
The smallest one I know of is a Scamp 13, Layout...

The smallest one I know of is a Scamp 13, Layout 1. 54" rear bed & 2 bunk beds in front. You have to be willing to live with a Wet bath.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-01-2021, 12:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 427
Posted By vermilye
Do you have a battery disconnect / storage...

Do you have a battery disconnect / storage switch? If off, the batteries won't charge. Otherwise, I'd check the wiring on the new battery installation.
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 07-10-2021, 12:20 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 11,348
Posted By vermilye
I don't know if this helps, but I was told by our...

I don't know if this helps, but I was told by our local NY DMV that if my NY inspection expires while out of state, I should get it inspected when I cross the border back into NY.
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 06-19-2021, 02:44 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,467
Posted By vermilye
Actually, not so bad a question. I had a pair of...

Actually, not so bad a question. I had a pair of solar panels on the roof (2 100 watt) & with a cover on for the winter they still managed to produce enough to keep the batteries full throughout the...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 06-01-2021, 03:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,486
Posted By vermilye
We stayed at Dakota Ridge RV Resort, Golden, CO. ...

We stayed at Dakota Ridge RV Resort, Golden, CO.

There is a campground right in Golden run by the city - Clear Creek RV Park, but tough to get a site.

I stayed at Chatfield State Park,...
Forum: Alaska, Canada, Mexico and Beyond 05-04-2021, 09:29 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 19,391
Posted By vermilye
We made the trip in 2015...

We made the trip in 2015 (https://lakeshoreimages.com/15trip/day000.html) in a pair of small travel trailers & at Hyder watched a black bear feed on July 24th. The ranger said it was early, but we...
Forum: Boondocking 04-23-2021, 10:24 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,168
Posted By vermilye
Do not bond the neutral to the ground or frame;...

Do not bond the neutral to the ground or frame; only the ground wire should be connected to the frame. The ground & neutral are bonded at only one location, usually the campground service entrance.
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 03-14-2021, 10:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,133
Posted By vermilye
Sites are electric only, but there are lots of...

Sites are electric only, but there are lots of them. Very popular, at least during the summer; reservations are recommended. One note - the campground is about 15 miles from the most distant (Upper...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 03-14-2021, 10:07 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,409
Posted By vermilye
Last October friends & myself stayed in the 500...

Last October friends & myself stayed in the 500 loop, which I believe is pet free. Sites were level enough for us, although both of us had small trailers. Some photos from our visit including a few...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 02-14-2021, 12:17 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 17,741
Posted By vermilye
I have the RV 890, based on a Garmin modified...

I have the RV 890, based on a Garmin modified Android tablet. A large (8") display, and for those that remember the Delorme Street Atlas mapping software, much more like it than the standard Garmin...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-02-2021, 11:05 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 9,110
Posted By vermilye
If I'm making what I expect to be a permanent...

If I'm making what I expect to be a permanent connection, I use heat shrink crimp connectors....
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 01-24-2021, 10:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 734
Posted By vermilye
While they don't include all campgrounds by any...

While they don't include all campgrounds by any means, check CampSite Photos (https://www.campsitephotos.com) for site images of many campgrounds.

My gripe on the issue is finding photos that show...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 01-05-2021, 10:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,917
Posted By vermilye
When you search for an under 5000 pound trailer,...

When you search for an under 5000 pound trailer, include the many different manufacturers of fiberglass "eggs" such as Escape, Scamp, Casita & Bigfoot. While most have wet baths, they offer many...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 01-05-2021, 09:59 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,977
Posted By vermilye
If I don't plan on choosing only non commercial...

If I don't plan on choosing only non commercial campgrounds, I use the AllStays (https://www.allstays.com/apps/camprv.htm) app. The excellent filtering is useful for finding year round campgrounds,...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 12-02-2020, 10:12 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,913
Posted By vermilye
If you are comfortable dry camping, check out...

If you are comfortable dry camping, check out Greenbelt Park (https://www.nps.gov/gree/index.htm). Run by the National Park Service, but not a National Park. Bathrooms with flush toilets, and most...
Forum: Just Conversation 11-23-2020, 10:29 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 8,336
Posted By vermilye
Back in the 80's I spent a couple of classes of...

Back in the 80's I spent a couple of classes of an advanced technical theatre course teaching the use of Thomas's Register. It is now an on line service (https://www.thomasnet.com), but before the...
Forum: Gear and Product Discussions 11-10-2020, 09:44 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,105
Posted By vermilye
I have a GP 6' ladder stored in a 5" fence post...

I have a GP 6' ladder stored in a 5" fence post mounted under the trailer.
Forum: RV LIFE Trip Wizard - Trip Planner Topics 10-26-2020, 07:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,208
Posted By vermilye
Slightly off thread, but one feature I'd love to...

Slightly off thread, but one feature I'd love to see in routing software is the ability to "tell" the system you wish to stay on a particular route. I know you can use waypoints to plan a route, but...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 10-26-2020, 07:30 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,628
Posted By vermilye
Same for my 2017 Atwood furnace (blower switch =...

Same for my 2017 Atwood furnace (blower switch = sail switch)...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 10-17-2020, 02:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 15,334
Posted By vermilye
Add Escape & Scamp to the molded fiberglass...

Add Escape & Scamp to the molded fiberglass "eggs". There is a wide range of sizes available from as small as a 13' to as large as 25'. An incredible amount of storage in my Escape 21C, although...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-17-2020, 02:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,610
Posted By vermilye
If you park it on the right pads...

If you park it on the right pads...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 09-11-2020, 10:02 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,660
Posted By vermilye
Another Colorado River campground in the area...

Another Colorado River campground in the area that is worth looking into is La Paz County Park (https://www.lapazcountyparks.com) a few miles north of Parker. Daily/weekly/monthly rates, water &...
Forum: Just Conversation 08-31-2020, 04:09 PM
Replies: 389
Views: 47,341
Posted By vermilye
I retired at 59. My wife was ill and required...

I retired at 59. My wife was ill and required more care than I could provide while working, the college offered a buy out that was enough that we could afford it. Not the best reason to retire, and...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 08-22-2020, 09:38 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,762
Posted By vermilye
While most of the time I use cell routers, I do...

While most of the time I use cell routers, I do carry a WiFi booster. It is a Ubiquiti NanoStation combined with an AirCube router. I have made a usable connection to a Loves station a mile from...
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