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Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 03-24-2023, 03:04 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 6,441
Posted By Bumps
It happened to us in 2016 ... almost. Towing...

It happened to us in 2016 ... almost.

Towing a 2015 Jeep Cherokee TrailHawk behind a DP, the Jeep started its now infamous wobble back-and-forth. The forces of the Jeep's wobble made the...
Forum: Just Conversation 08-30-2021, 07:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,689
Posted By Bumps
Electric carts do run more smooth than the gas...

Electric carts do run more smooth than the gas ones. Having said that, I'm tired of the battery maintenance on my electric one and would really rather have a gas one. Anybody want to trade? \ken
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 08-30-2021, 07:16 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,203
Posted By Bumps
KD4XR: If you install that 15Kbtu rooftop...

KD4XR:

If you install that 15Kbtu rooftop AC in your 40KD where your kitchen's 14" roof vent is, you will be an inch-and-a-half (on either side) from the OEM ceiling ducts. It is very easy to...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 08-22-2021, 03:20 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,562
Posted By Bumps
Though a year or two tardy, congrats...

Though a year or two tardy, congrats ElCaminoManT. We are ten years the owners of a 2005 Vectra 40FD. You have purchased a very solid motorhome. Pay attention to the nuances outlined above and you...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-22-2021, 03:04 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 16,508
Posted By Bumps
My desk faces a driver's side window. When I'm...

My desk faces a driver's side window. When I'm working at my computer, I suspect that it looks like I am staring right out the window into my neighbor's "front yard." To avoid getting the...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 11-21-2019, 03:10 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 15,909
Posted By Bumps
When we had the barn built, we had a 50amp outlet...

When we had the barn built, we had a 50amp outlet installed inside the barn, but on an outside wall. After *everybody* disappeared, I tapped into it and created a second appearance of the outlet on...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 11-07-2019, 05:47 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 14,613
Posted By Bumps
Opting for a simpler life, we replaced the...

Opting for a simpler life, we replaced the batwing with the rooftop-mounted King [Black] Jack a couple of years ago. Unless we were within a few feet of a metropolitan area, however, I was not...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 09-25-2019, 06:38 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 26,906
Posted By Bumps
Never been kicked out. Never seen anybody kicked...

Never been kicked out. Never seen anybody kicked out. Hmmmmm...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 09-25-2019, 06:35 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 18,947
Posted By Bumps
Always on. Even when parked (part of my security...

Always on. Even when parked (part of my security system). I refer to it often, driving or not. \ken
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 09-25-2019, 06:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,004
Posted By Bumps
Hey guys: The solution was actually quite...

Hey guys:

The solution was actually quite simple. The roof ribs on my coach are "T" shaped steel, with the broad top of the "T" immediately under the over superfluity of a deluxe 1/8" piece of...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 09-23-2019, 06:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,004
Posted By Bumps
Thanks, guys. I appreciate all of the tips. The...

Thanks, guys. I appreciate all of the tips. The basement AC and all of the ducting is fine -- I'm just looking for ideas on locating the exact position of each of the roof ribs in my coach.
...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 09-23-2019, 07:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,004
Posted By Bumps
Locating Roof Ribs

I have a 2005 Winnebago Vectra with a tired basement air conditioner. It just doesn't keep up any more when it is 95+ degrees outside. I want to add a rooftop unit, but I don't want to give up my...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-25-2018, 05:24 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 26,983
Posted By Bumps
RV Pole Barn

"Unicorn":

We finished our RV pole barn this Spring. Total cost was just over $30K, not including the cost of the lot. It is 30 feet wide and 50 feet deep with doors 13'6" tall. The barn is...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 08-23-2018, 09:28 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 10,951
Posted By Bumps
X2. \ken

X2.

\ken
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 08-23-2018, 09:09 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 11,877
Posted By Bumps
The Ice Cream Was Still Hard -- Yay!

25 July 2018 ... Sad story with a happy ending:

Had our MH in Redding (CA) at Freightliner for an air dryer cartridge swap-out. In-and-out in one afternoon, we thought. But they did not have the...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 08-17-2018, 08:43 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 6,792
Posted By Bumps
Agreed. The Amazon value to us is the...

Agreed.

The Amazon value to us is the ability to get a bunch of reasonably-priced stuff delivered to one place at the same time while we are on-the-road. We don't watch enough TV or listen to...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-16-2018, 06:38 PM
Replies: 202
Views: 19,832
Posted By Bumps
How fast do you travel at highway speeds?

Sixty-two is our sweet spot on flat/straight/dry highways. \ken
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-16-2018, 06:36 PM
Replies: 197
Views: 36,368
Posted By Bumps
Do you feel safe in your class A?

Yes.
Forum: Full-Timers 08-12-2018, 02:54 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 8,418
Posted By Bumps
We are on-the-road about six months a year, and...

We are on-the-road about six months a year, and hole-up just north of Houston for each "Winter." Put us in that category where we don't run the engine (unless there is a compelling reason to do so)...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-02-2018, 08:54 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 15,640
Posted By Bumps
We travel with "Gadget, the Adventure Dog." She,...

We travel with "Gadget, the Adventure Dog." She, a Yorkipoo, has sure added a lot of fun to the road miles. \ken
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 07-20-2018, 08:39 PM
Replies: 679
Views: 154,546
Posted By Bumps
View of Mt Shasta from USHWY97 southbound. Don't...

View of Mt Shasta from USHWY97 southbound. Don't ask who was holding the camera. \ken
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 06-30-2018, 06:59 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 26,247
Posted By Bumps
1. Yes, the harness appears to be working fine. ...

1. Yes, the harness appears to be working fine.

2. Yes, there is wobble damage to the Jeep. Underneath it is on both left and right sides. On top, the hood and quarter panels no longer align. I...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 06-26-2018, 07:56 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 26,247
Posted By Bumps
Tbryant48: I am so sorry that I ever got rid of...

Tbryant48: I am so sorry that I ever got rid of our Wrangler and went to the Cherokee.

\ken
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 06-26-2018, 07:54 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 26,247
Posted By Bumps
Jim: Same experience for me: 2015 with no...

Jim:

Same experience for me: 2015 with no wobble history and then a high speed event (60mph) that scared the living daylights out of us. Then we got the notice from FCA about the harness mod. ...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 05-27-2018, 08:36 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,559
Posted By Bumps
You guys were right on. Got permission to move...

You guys were right on. Got permission to move the MH to a new site and found sat 101 right off. Best as I can tell, the obstruction was a leafy tree branch about 50 yards away. At least I learned...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 05-25-2018, 11:35 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,559
Posted By Bumps
Thanks, Rich. I've not used that app. ...

Thanks, Rich. I've not used that app. "SatFinder" shows one of the birds just over the horizon here --one is higher and one is behind a thin tree that shouldn't be a problem. I'll look for your...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 05-25-2018, 10:34 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,559
Posted By Bumps
Thanks Winegard. It's DIRECTV. I'm not...

Thanks Winegard. It's DIRECTV.

I'm not seeing any asterisks, just the message that it has peaked and then identified sats 119W and 129W. We would love to see asterisks.

Thanks for your help,...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 05-24-2018, 09:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,559
Posted By Bumps
Missing satellite on Trav'ler -- Watch DirecTV?

Thanks. Already on "SD" -- I know what you are talking 'bout! \ken
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 05-24-2018, 08:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,559
Posted By Bumps
Missing satellite on Trav'ler -- Watch DirecTV?

In case it is relevant, I will share that I have never been this far west since I installed the Trav'ler. East of here it has always worked fine ... but we are now near Port Orford, Oregon (that...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 05-24-2018, 07:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,559
Posted By Bumps
Missing satellite on Trav'ler -- Watch DirecTV?

Have DirecTV on Winegard Trav'ler SK-SWM3. Pulled in to new west coast camp today and dish locks on sats 119W and 129W (new to me). After fifteen minutes (or more) of additional searching, the...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-11-2017, 06:19 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 8,696
Posted By Bumps
55 ... it was an "emergency" because our TT had...

55 ... it was an "emergency" because our TT had been in the shop for six months and we had a paid campsite reservation coming up and I didn't want to lose the $120.00. Go figure. \ken
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 08-10-2017, 06:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 13,318
Posted By Bumps
We installed the Ecobee Si and have had...

We installed the Ecobee Si and have had predictable success with it. It works great, but I understood that I would not be able to control the temps from my phone when I did not have a WiFi...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-26-2017, 06:22 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,743
Posted By Bumps
All of the variables have been mentioned. Having...

All of the variables have been mentioned. Having acknowledged those, as FT'ers we refill about once every 12-15 months. Being forced to heat the coach with propane is the killer for us. /ken
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-25-2017, 05:53 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 8,921
Posted By Bumps
61 for me ... she is 59 and holding. \ken

61 for me ... she is 59 and holding. \ken
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 04-24-2017, 06:30 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,068
Posted By Bumps
I have a little bit different perspective. ...

I have a little bit different perspective. Having lived in the Colorado Rockies for just about four decades, my mind had formed a biased perspective of what mountains should look like. When we got...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-23-2017, 07:08 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,368
Posted By Bumps
We travel with a fair amount of tools and...

We travel with a fair amount of tools and technology, as I think most FT RV'ers do. And a couple of pretty nice bicycles and two kayaks. In our case, the Contents Coverage we ended up with was much...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 04-22-2017, 08:01 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,302
Posted By Bumps
We've had four Jeeps. As a daily driver I always...

We've had four Jeeps. As a daily driver I always enjoyed them for the first year, then realized how stiff the ride was. In the end, I always parked the Jeep and bought something that was a lot more...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-22-2017, 07:52 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 22,829
Posted By Bumps
Great video, Mike. Last Spring, I had the same...

Great video, Mike. Last Spring, I had the same break/crack (between 3 and 4) -- was only at 30K miles, however. Cummins in San Antonio (did a GREAT job, BTW!) replaced the exhaust manifold for me. ...
Forum: Full-Timers 04-06-2017, 07:42 PM
Replies: 293
Views: 51,041
Posted By Bumps
Next month will be two years of full-timing for...

Next month will be two years of full-timing for us. WooHoo!



Touringnm: We rarely miss a Sunday worship service. Visiting a new church and participating in their worship is another part of...
Forum: Full-Timers 03-18-2017, 06:06 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 11,015
Posted By Bumps
SpaceNorman, I think that statement is (or has...

SpaceNorman, I think that statement is (or has been) reality for many of us!

Thanks!

\ken
Forum: Full-Timers 03-16-2017, 07:40 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 11,015
Posted By Bumps
My thoughts (beginning with some of your...

My thoughts (beginning with some of your thoughts):

Sky_Boss hit the nail on-the-head when he said, “Let's face it ... I think it is naive to not consider some form of S&B as being an end state. ...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 09-28-2016, 05:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 693
Posted By Bumps
Always "on," never turn it off. Batteries charge...

Always "on," never turn it off. Batteries charge from solar and/or alternator.

\ken
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 09-07-2016, 04:59 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,721
Posted By Bumps
Our Whirlpool is just past two years old now --...

Our Whirlpool is just past two years old now -- no problems (that I know of). I'll take a look for that thermistor.

Thanks for the heads up,

\ken
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-06-2016, 11:01 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,105
Posted By Bumps
Steve/Keri: You are gonna want that engine...

Steve/Keri:

You are gonna want that engine brake in Colorado, for sure (even on the small hills). If you are coming into the state on the east side, call Dave Woverton at 303.288.0910 when you...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 09-04-2016, 05:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 731
Posted By Bumps
X2. When we are in a 30amp situation, we use...

X2. When we are in a 30amp situation, we use propane for the water heater. When we need the microwave convection, we shut the AC off for a while.

\ken
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 08-29-2016, 04:43 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,605
Posted By Bumps
Our Whirlpool has an auto-defrost cycle. Yours...

Our Whirlpool has an auto-defrost cycle. Yours may, as well. With the high amperage draw you cite, that may be what sapped your batteries.

Having said that, we have eight batteries and solar...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-26-2016, 07:21 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,070
Posted By Bumps
WyoFree: One thing that I have noticed is...

WyoFree:

One thing that I have noticed is that some people are more meticulous about their motorhomes than others. Some people aren't bothered by a squeaky screen door, a small scratch in the...
Forum: Full-Timers 08-26-2016, 07:11 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 14,646
Posted By Bumps
WyoFree: Add us to the list of non-resident,...

WyoFree:

Add us to the list of non-resident, full-time RV'ers who domicile in Texas with an Escapees' address. All old bank accounts and all new bank accounts have recorded our [unique]...
Forum: Full-Timers 08-25-2016, 03:21 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,601
Posted By Bumps
Yep ... stuff is going to need worked on

I hate to pile on here, but owning an RV is really a hobby within a hobby. The more glamorous hobby is the travel and adventure. The less glamorous "hobby" is tinkering and fixing things.

Just...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 08-09-2016, 03:47 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 7,548
Posted By Bumps
Through late Fall of 2014 we towed a trouble-free...

Through late Fall of 2014 we towed a trouble-free TJ Rubicon. We had it built-up and as we aged, we struggled more and more to get our kayaks on and off the roof rack. So we sold it and bought a...
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