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Forum: New Member Check-In 11-10-2012, 01:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 430
Posted By jeffp
Welcome.I live just a few miles south of you.I...

Welcome.I live just a few miles south of you.I pull a fiver with a diesel and they are a great combo..let us know how you are doing and we can enjoy your travels also..jefp
Forum: New Member Check-In 11-10-2012, 01:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 524
Posted By jeffp
Welcome and enjoy the rv. We have just completed...

Welcome and enjoy the rv. We have just completed 10k, this summer and fall,lots of stories and lots of help if you need some..jeffp,a fiver owner witha diesel ..Florida east coaster.
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 09-29-2012, 08:21 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,411
Posted By jeffp
Truckers will get over thier mad.The safest way...

Truckers will get over thier mad.The safest way to drive is to do the hills and grades at the speed you figure is safe for your unit..I have sometimes asked a trucker if they wanted arond me before a...
Forum: New Member Check-In 09-29-2012, 08:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 426
Posted By jeffp
Welcome to the forum,and we love the old hit and...

Welcome to the forum,and we love the old hit and miss engines,steam engines and old tractors.Heck anything from yesteryear,great history and memories.Keep up with the shows,we love them and thank-you...
Forum: New Member Check-In 09-20-2012, 08:09 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,386
Posted By jeffp
Camping world. Welcome aboard lots of fun and a...

Camping world. Welcome aboard lots of fun and a much or as little companionship as you want. Kinda fun learning. Jeffp fiver with a dodge trk.
Forum: Just Conversation 09-20-2012, 11:07 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 856
Posted By jeffp
Never drained my hot water tank,quit flushing my...

Never drained my hot water tank,quit flushing my water tank,never any problem. I use the unit every month and try and put clorine water in the tank. When I get to a campground and the water is high...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-20-2012, 07:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,882
Posted By jeffp
Great ideas. I have another saver. My truck has...

Great ideas. I have another saver. My truck has the weight capacity for a added fuel tank. I put in a 90gal. In bed tank which gives me a usable 110gal. Carrying a total of 127 gal. This gives me a...
Forum: New Member Check-In 09-20-2012, 06:29 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 561
Posted By jeffp
Welcome. Another Jeff on the forum,very good. I...

Welcome. Another Jeff on the forum,very good. I think we should start a Jeff thread and have all the Jeff's get on here with their actuall name spelling and their rigs. We could even have a Jeff...
Forum: Full-Timers 09-19-2012, 06:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,060
Posted By jeffp
Correct me if I am missing something. What is...

Correct me if I am missing something. What is 240? My understanding is all rv s are 110 either 30 or 50 amp. A dryer is 220 which is different than a rv 50 amp plug in. I hope someone answers this...
Forum: New Member Check-In 09-19-2012, 06:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 564
Posted By jeffp
There are some good deals out there. I read a for...

There are some good deals out there. I read a for sale on dodge diesel forum,04 somtiing 29ft for $7800 ,you offer 6200 and you would probably own it. If it is the newer construction,it maybe 1/2 ton...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-19-2012, 04:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,127
Posted By jeffp
To enlarge on the hose thing,yes you drain it and...

To enlarge on the hose thing,yes you drain it and when you hook it up at campground next time run some water through it. This gets any rust or stale water out of the faucet and fills the hose with...
Forum: New Member Check-In 09-19-2012, 02:41 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,587
Posted By jeffp
This last post is a great idea,I would agree if...

This last post is a great idea,I would agree if you buy a used and try it for a year you will have a better chance to get one that you know what you like. The other thing is that you make a list of...
Forum: Forum 101 | Announcements | Forum Concerns 09-19-2012, 01:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,987
Posted By jeffp
Welcome. Glad some one is willing to help. Jeffp...

Welcome. Glad some one is willing to help. Jeffp trk and fiver
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-19-2012, 12:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,882
Posted By jeffp
Here is another idea and not to advertise but a...

Here is another idea and not to advertise but a good deal is a good deal.Walmart talked me into a credit card because they have 15 cents a gallon off per gallon for fuel untill the end of december,5...
Forum: Full-Timers 09-19-2012, 12:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,060
Posted By jeffp
What to know,you will learn but one handy...

What to know,you will learn but one handy suggestion is always make sue your fifth wheel is contacting your trailer plate.A little lift won,t hurt but if you slide in with them separated you might...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 09-19-2012, 12:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 697
Posted By jeffp
I google every thing I am thinking of buying.Try...

I google every thing I am thinking of buying.Try it and try ppl as a starter website,maybe call them they may not have one listed but have one coming in,the same with other sellers.Good luck.jeffp...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-19-2012, 12:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,882
Posted By jeffp
Great fueling Ideas. Add yours to pass on.

I read these forums and sometimes just read so this thread is a suggestion for ideas that people have learned to save money,get good fuel and helpfull suggestions to share. I use diesel and nothing...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-19-2012, 11:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,127
Posted By jeffp
Many people have solved the problem of hose...

Many people have solved the problem of hose storage with the curled up hoses that look like air hoses.I use three different lenghth of hose in white.10ft.,25 ft,50ft,I have had occasion to borrow...
Forum: New Member Check-In 09-18-2012, 07:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 506
Posted By jeffp
Welcome to the forum. I live on the east coast of...

Welcome to the forum. I live on the east coast of Fl. Camp over there in manatee hammock and peace river. Also bushnell area maybe we will meet on the rd. Jeffp dodge with a fiver.
Forum: New Member Check-In 09-18-2012, 07:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 626
Posted By jeffp
Welcome. I spent many years in Edmonton,and...

Welcome. I spent many years in Edmonton,and learned to enjoy the warm a lot more than the cold, moved to Florida and never regretted it. I do the reverse of some and live in Florida and holiday in...
Forum: New Member Check-In 09-17-2012, 09:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 723
Posted By jeffp
Pounds ,short form,if you put in just a p and d...

Pounds ,short form,if you put in just a p and d and s spell check does the rest for you. Try it you will like it. LOL.
Forum: New Member Check-In 09-17-2012, 08:29 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 723
Posted By jeffp
Spell check changed bound er to bounded,don,t...

Spell check changed bound er to bounded,don,t you. Just love it sometimes. Jeffp
Forum: New Member Check-In 09-17-2012, 08:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 723
Posted By jeffp
Does it have air bags if so check pressure any...

Does it have air bags if so check pressure any unit will sway with air bags. I had a bounded with air front and back,there will be sway but I put 75 pods front and about 65 in back. Worked for me but...
Forum: New Member Check-In 09-17-2012, 07:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 452
Posted By jeffp
Have fun. Welcome and pick an rv that you think...

Have fun. Welcome and pick an rv that you think will suit your needs. Everyone has their own favorite and you will get a ton of ideas of what is best. Good luck. Jeffp an rv traveler.
Forum: New Member Check-In 09-17-2012, 07:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 640
Posted By jeffp
Have fun and welcome to the forum. We are touring...

Have fun and welcome to the forum. We are touring the upper mid west in October,festivals and leaf colors. Family get togethers then back home to fl. Before too much cold. A great way to travell.
Forum: New Member Check-In 09-17-2012, 07:25 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,177
Posted By jeffp
My wife and I pull out the manuals when at the...

My wife and I pull out the manuals when at the end of all other options. I carry three lengths of water hose,my theory of it is close there is less hose laying in the sun to heat up my water. That...
Forum: New Member Check-In 09-15-2012, 01:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 618
Posted By jeffp
On the gas fill being too slow,no one should be...

On the gas fill being too slow,no one should be in a big hurry when rving,it is a less stressfull life.You also get more fuel at a slower rate.Also fill in the cool of the morning,liquids expand so...
Forum: New Member Check-In 09-15-2012, 01:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 618
Posted By jeffp
Great choice,and I also get my wife things for...

Great choice,and I also get my wife things for our rv for her anniversary,last year she got tires,this year it may be a new awning.Sounds like you got a great deal on a wife,I did and don,t regret...
Forum: New Member Check-In 09-15-2012, 01:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 564
Posted By jeffp
Welcome to the forum,my wife and I are yupper...

Welcome to the forum,my wife and I are yupper fans and have an hoorary degree from the yupper university..We were there the last couple of years,enjoyed it and would recommend to anyone.I pull a...
Forum: New Member Check-In 09-15-2012, 12:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 562
Posted By jeffp
Florida in the winter,no snow and lots of...

Florida in the winter,no snow and lots of sunshine.We live here fulltime and love it,and we also enjoy our camping trips with the snow birds because we do the opposite and go north in the...
Forum: New Member Check-In 09-15-2012, 12:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 652
Posted By jeffp
Welcome,and if you have a problem in a park ask...

Welcome,and if you have a problem in a park ask for help.I have repaired awnings helped find fuses,trace wiring problems just for a few.You will find most serious campers very helpfull and plenty of...
Forum: New Member Check-In 09-15-2012, 12:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 556
Posted By jeffp
Welcome to the sunshine state and the rv forum I...

Welcome to the sunshine state and the rv forum I live in Fl. and have not been to the keys yet as by the time I make up my mind everything is booked.Good luck if you want in this year and if you...
Forum: RV'ing Humor & Crazy but True Stories 09-12-2012, 10:30 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,022
Posted By jeffp
Does she clean fish also or did you not get any....

Does she clean fish also or did you not get any. She will probably have to go and catch the fish also. You can always get another mh but not another wife like that. I would say keep her and keep...
Forum: Just Conversation 09-12-2012, 08:06 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,939
Posted By jeffp
Well if this is tell on the wife day. This is the...

Well if this is tell on the wife day. This is the big one,my wife has always been very sweet and she said I could make all the major decisions and she would let me know when that was nesesary. So far...
Forum: Just Conversation 09-12-2012, 06:07 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,939
Posted By jeffp
I have a friend who informs me to always keep the...

I have a friend who informs me to always keep the home owner happy because she will always be the home owner. My wife told me I could always have the last word,they are. Yes dear or right away dear...
Forum: Just Conversation 09-11-2012, 07:34 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,939
Posted By jeffp
You should also appologize in the morning if you...

You should also appologize in the morning if you did something wrong in her dream last night.She will inform you of it first thing.My wife has told me this a few times.LOL. Jeffp in a small fiver(36...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-10-2012, 02:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 802
Posted By jeffp
checking tires:

Just a suggestion,after all the years of purchasing tires I have never had this happen but would like to caution anyone to check new tires upon purchase that all are matching and the same.I put new...
Forum: New Member Check-In 09-08-2012, 09:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 618
Posted By jeffp
Jason,welcome and enjoy the site.I started with...

Jason,welcome and enjoy the site.I started with older units and am still enjoying the rv travelling..Keep safe and many happy miles.Jeffp with a dodge diesel and fiver.
Forum: New Member Check-In 09-08-2012, 09:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 580
Posted By jeffp
Just got back from,Ontario.Welcome to the forum...

Just got back from,Ontario.Welcome to the forum and as questions there are lots of answers and you can pick the right one for you.Jeffp,05 dodge diesel with a fifth wheel,10,000 miles this year and...
Forum: New Member Check-In 08-27-2012, 12:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 523
Posted By jeffp
Welcome and we towed a wrangler 6cyl.4wd,std,they...

Welcome and we towed a wrangler 6cyl.4wd,std,they told us never use a dolly and only 4 wheels on trhe ground both shifters in neutral and had to leave the key in to leave the steering free.Next was a...
Forum: New Member Check-In 07-06-2012, 03:42 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,210
Posted By jeffp
Hi,and welcome to the forum.,I am a long time...

Hi,and welcome to the forum.,I am a long time rv,er and have not had the money pit experience.I have had truck campers,used,never put a dime into one and did my own work on them.Best deal was an old...
Forum: New Member Check-In 06-26-2012, 08:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 471
Posted By jeffp
Welcome,we live on the east coast also in the...

Welcome,we live on the east coast also in the sunshine state.Enjoy the forum and let us know how you are doing.I read far more than I post,and I also travel north in the summer,west in the fall but...
Forum: New Member Check-In 06-26-2012, 08:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 546
Posted By jeffp
Hello Larry,and welcome.My big slide has blown...

Hello Larry,and welcome.My big slide has blown out three motors and I have had to put it in and out by hand a few times.My understanding is they have hydraulic slides and electric.I don,t know...
Forum: New Member Check-In 06-25-2012, 01:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 670
Posted By jeffp
Welcome,and I do like the area around there,hill...

Welcome,and I do like the area around there,hill country some one called it the last time I was out there.Very pretty nice people and thousand trails has a few parks out that way so my missus and I...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 06-25-2012, 01:27 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,427
Posted By jeffp
Good luck with your choice,my choice was and is a...

Good luck with your choice,my choice was and is a fifth wheel for stability in towing usable space,ease of hooking up.The fifth wheel is the only hitch that is legal without safety chains so you know...
Forum: New Member Check-In 06-25-2012, 01:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,004
Posted By jeffp
Welcome and as others have said,nice looking...

Welcome and as others have said,nice looking camper.We camp in a lot of the state parks because as a florida res. you get to stay for very reasonable and they have a variety of spots with wilderness...
Forum: New Member Check-In 06-25-2012, 01:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 694
Posted By jeffp
Welcome to the forum.I am new here but it seems...

Welcome to the forum.I am new here but it seems easy to get around on the site and everyone seems friendly.I may spend some time on Manitoulin Island this summer camped on the shores of the north...
Forum: New Member Check-In 06-25-2012, 12:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 693
Posted By jeffp
Welcome.I have a suggestion for your first...

Welcome.I have a suggestion for your first trip.Pick a campground close to home and take the car so you can run back home for the things you forgot.Also you will be close to your tool box in case you...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 06-24-2012, 12:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,706
Posted By jeffp
I would guess that it should but beyond my...

I would guess that it should but beyond my experience I would be lost for an answer. My suggestion would be to go to a place like discount tire and ask them as all they do is tires. They don,t even...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 06-22-2012, 05:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,706
Posted By jeffp
I tow a fiver and got 65k on a set of michelins....

I tow a fiver and got 65k on a set of michelins. I got 50k. on a set of Firestone. Michelin have a mileage warranty on their e rated tires. The only one and I went back to Michelin because of it....
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