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Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-13-2020, 12:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 648
Posted By Txice
Thank you Globeflyer2. I will visit Best Buy ASAP.

Thank you Globeflyer2. I will visit Best Buy ASAP.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-11-2020, 09:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 648
Posted By Txice
Thank you so much for your truly helpful...

Thank you so much for your truly helpful reply.......I’ve tried with no success. That’s why I call customer service. If you’re ever in East Texas let me know and you can show me how.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-09-2020, 08:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 648
Posted By Txice
TV connection

We have Directv and pay for extra receivers (travel plan) and the portable satellite dish. I’m fed up trying to get customer service to “refresh” my receiver every time we go out of town.
I can...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-02-2020, 02:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 530
Posted By Txice
Tires

I have a 38 ft diesel pusher with 2 year old tires on my steering and 4 10 year old tires on the rear. I can only squeeze $ out of my budget for 2 new tires. Where do I have the two year olds placed?...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-27-2019, 11:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 519
Posted By Txice
Thanks, good advice.

Thanks, good advice.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-27-2019, 07:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 519
Posted By Txice
Livingroom AC

The compressor in the front rooftop AC has been diagnosed as kaput. It’s a 38 ft. 2002 diesel Monaco. I understand that the compressor can be replaced but the cost might not be that far off from...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-18-2017, 10:04 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,662
Posted By Txice
Just got mine done at local tire shop for $7.00,...

Just got mine done at local tire shop for $7.00, $40 must include something besides just the inspection?:blink:
Forum: Full-Timers 11-11-2017, 10:31 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 17,823
Posted By Txice
Thanks awol50, I might do that. He’ll probably...

Thanks awol50, I might do that. He’ll probably try to pawn it like everything else we’ve given him:)
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-11-2017, 10:15 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,573
Posted By Txice
Sonofa beach

It’s tempting isn’t it? I saw a MH parked on a Galveston beach on the way to the RV Park, but it wasn’t a DP. I got mine stuck in mud when I first got it, not realizing how much weight was on the...
Forum: Full-Timers 11-11-2017, 08:40 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 17,823
Posted By Txice
Lucky

[His (and mine) favorite saying was "the more you practice, the luckier you get". You can apply that to just about anything part of one's life.]

I’ve certainly had my share of luck. In fact, if I...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 10-18-2017, 09:59 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,461
Posted By Txice
No way can you “get a decent return on investing...

No way can you “get a decent return on investing in a new paint job” unless you’re willing to go to Mexico and spend a couple of weeks there. Even then it might turn out to be an Earl Schibe job. I...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 10-12-2017, 10:30 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,461
Posted By Txice
Scam?

No doubt! But what’s the scam? How does the “Seller” get in your pocket. Don’t mean to hijack the thread but it’s a curious thing.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-07-2017, 04:30 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,316
Posted By Txice
Thanks so much for answering and explaining....

Thanks so much for answering and explaining. There was motor racing here years ago as well as horse racing. Also carnivals. The rides were set up quite a ways from the campground but I was sure there...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-07-2017, 02:13 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,316
Posted By Txice
Probably not, and I’d take a chance on a $10 box...

Probably not, and I’d take a chance on a $10 box fan, but not my money pit. My headbanger. My black hole. You get the idea.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-07-2017, 01:57 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,316
Posted By Txice
60 amp pedestal in campground

We only been doing this with any degree of frequency for a year and a half and stayed in a couple dozen campgrounds. This weekend we are attending a HS reunion in SE Kansas. We are staying in a small...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-06-2017, 04:44 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,354
Posted By Txice
I am at a HS reunion in Kansas and filled up at a...

I am at a HS reunion in Kansas and filled up at a truck stop that had a vehicle wash (coin operated) you can drive into, stop and wash your 18 wheeler or RV. There are stairs and walkway on the sides...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-05-2017, 08:42 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 13,547
Posted By Txice
Change

I’m officially changing the name from “The Boat” to “Headbanger”. It’s good I still have hair to cover my scars. I’m bleeding right now,:banghead:
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-02-2017, 12:30 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,354
Posted By Txice
Local

"Most truck washes do a great job on RV's. Especially in Southern California, which may surprise you. Prices are usually $1 per foot."

We have one local truck wash and I went there expecting the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-22-2017, 07:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,541
Posted By Txice
Yes

It was the recliner and two table chairs banging into stuff. But no, haven't taken more than a 5 mile trip yet. I'll report back next month:laugh:after I get back from the land of Ahs:blink:
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-22-2017, 07:38 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 9,446
Posted By Txice
Yep

I voted yes. Be sure to make that part of your Pre trip inspection. Somehow one side of mine must have come loose and I couldn't move the coach in reverse. Instead of getting out and walking around...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-15-2017, 08:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,230
Posted By Txice
Nose in

I started backing in but trailer hitch & Blue Ox drug (dragged ?) on the concrete rise in the approach. It was noisy and tearing up the BO cover. Fortunately, I already had an extension and could...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-14-2017, 12:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,234
Posted By Txice
Looks fantastic marjoa! I'm out the door now to...

Looks fantastic marjoa! I'm out the door now to talk with a couple of local guys to learn more. I'm sure Isaac is correct that I have an aluminum roof. I took a video but I'm not knowledgeable enough...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-13-2017, 10:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,234
Posted By Txice
Thanks

Thank you Larry and Isaac-1 for the info. Issac, I don't doubt for a minute what you said isn't true. I wasn't aware of it and assumed it was fiberglass. Sorta heads me in a different direction I...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-13-2017, 05:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,234
Posted By Txice
Roof care help

First let me say that we "lost" our covered storage space. Long story. We are now in our backyard. Many pro's and a few con's. We have a out building that had a welders outlet that we had converted...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 09-13-2017, 10:40 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,926
Posted By Txice
But you kept your membership to the forum, you...

But you kept your membership to the forum, you must still have the itch[emoji51]
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-10-2017, 08:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 984
Posted By Txice
Welcome

Welcome to the forum Tim. It's a great place to learn. If you use the Google search bar at the top and enter newbies or first time buyers you find a wealth of information. You will have to refine...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-08-2017, 06:40 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,841
Posted By Txice
Drive smarter

I pulled into a truck stop for fuel and drove into the busy as heck automobile section. Went down the line to end pumps and couldn't swing out enough to clear the bollards with the toad. Had 4 inches...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-08-2017, 06:05 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 14,351
Posted By Txice
Lucky

We had our Buick (see below) long before we bought the MH. We were lucky that it can be towed 4 down. Trans in N, key in aux and pull 50 amp fuse. We have it down pretty good. Team effort. The one...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-28-2017, 05:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,891
Posted By Txice
Post treatment

Don't have contribution for pretreat but a couple of days ago I used a 98 cent box of baking soda to make a paste (2013 post on love bugs), covered the front of the coach from windshield down and...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 08-28-2017, 08:49 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,613
Posted By Txice
What I understand is that if you want HD you need...

What I understand is that if you want HD you need the high priced Winegard Travler. If you're happy with SD (supposedly going to disappear in a couple of years) the less expensive antennas will do as...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-25-2017, 08:24 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,004
Posted By Txice
Life saver

Back in time, before cellphones I honestly believe my CB saved not only my life but my 1 year old son and his two cousins. Long story short I got caught in a blizzard (in my car) and slid off the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-25-2017, 07:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,063
Posted By Txice
Graduated HS at a little over 6'4". Can only...

Graduated HS at a little over 6'4". Can only stretch to 6'2" now, but my legs haven't shortened. Ours is older (see below) than what you're looking for; we weren't sure we would like the lifestyle so...
Forum: Military / Veteran RVing 08-24-2017, 05:00 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 9,040
Posted By Txice
You don't know Jack?

Jack Nicholson's face flashed in my head.
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 08-23-2017, 06:16 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,613
Posted By Txice
WNYtraveler, yep it helped. Now I know I should...

WNYtraveler, yep it helped. Now I know I should have left the "extra" reflectors alone. This is in part from the blog.

"You will also need a dish – mine is the Slimline 5 LNB model here. Check...
Forum: Just Conversation 08-20-2017, 11:36 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 26,541
Posted By Txice
Before having a border collie with an...

Before having a border collie with an overwhelming herding instinct I would have never believed aggressiveness could have been bred into certain breeds of dogs. I always believed a mean dog had to be...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 08-20-2017, 10:25 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,613
Posted By Txice
Me2

What you're asking makes sense, and I'm going through the learning curve also. We just recently signed up with Directv (had cable) so we could have satellite in the RV. Our "deal" included 4...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 08-18-2017, 09:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,441
Posted By Txice
Also lived a few years in several places around...

Also lived a few years in several places around KC. Really liked it except in Jan & Feb. [emoji4]
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 08-18-2017, 09:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,441
Posted By Txice
HaHa, I guess I shouldn't assume everyone in KS...

HaHa, I guess I shouldn't assume everyone in KS is a KU fan. I've been in TX since '85 but B&R in Parsons, graduated from WSU but am a KU bb fan. Think Bill Self is one of greatest coaches of all...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 08-17-2017, 06:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,441
Posted By Txice
We have a friend with a Sprinter and we never got...

We have a friend with a Sprinter and we never got over to see it. She drives it shopping. Just loves it!
Go Jayhawks!!:cool:
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 08-17-2017, 06:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,441
Posted By Txice
I honestly don't remember if one was a Chevy or...

I honestly don't remember if one was a Chevy or not. Probably not. The one I do remember was a 2 year old Ford. Should have tried a chevy:banghead:
Forum: Full-Timers 08-17-2017, 06:01 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,287
Posted By Txice
Number 8

One thing for sure, it's going to be difficult to find enough privacy to have number 8. :dance:
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 08-17-2017, 05:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,441
Posted By Txice
Long legs

Any Class C owners out there with an 34 inch (or longer) inseam? I drove 3 and decided there just wasn't enough leg room to drive that many hours comfortably and confined my search to MH's where the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-16-2017, 09:44 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,878
Posted By Txice
Would like to have another 6.5' of room but what...

Would like to have another 6.5' of room but what we have is fine. We may never FT, too much stuff to get rid of, certainly does accumulate. Hope to FT someday.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-16-2017, 08:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,048
Posted By Txice
38 ft of Paranoid

Slide staying out happened to us on the second trip. On a scale of 1-10 I'm around a 1 when it comes to mechanics. I have a pretty nice collection of tools in the MH thinking at a minimum an informed...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 08-16-2017, 04:41 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,926
Posted By Txice
Financing

I admit this is a long shot but depending on your credit rating and (paying back) loan history, a bank will (alright, maybe) finance a rig older than 10 years. We did a bunch of business with a small...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 08-15-2017, 11:20 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,792
Posted By Txice
Overthinking?

Me thinks you overthink. I had a Dodge 2500 diesel truck that came with a nice 5th wheel hitch that I thought I'd never use so I pulled it out and put a tarp over it. Low and behold a few years down...
Forum: Just Conversation 08-15-2017, 08:31 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 26,541
Posted By Txice
Pics

Waiting. Can't imagine what a GH-PB mix looks like�� You can't outrun the GH or fight the PB. Heck of a mess
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-15-2017, 05:14 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 14,076
Posted By Txice
Oh crap!

The Macetator. Don't know how ain't likely to learn. Under what circumstances do RVer's use them? Also underneath the bed storage. We also don't use the radio, we do Audible with Bluetooth. Oh yeah,...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-13-2017, 06:47 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,937
Posted By Txice
As mentioned, I really like living in TX, however...

As mentioned, I really like living in TX, however I very much enjoyed the 3 years I lived in Apple Valley and commuted to Barstow. This was 70's so it wasn't quite as crazy as now. I was transferred...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-13-2017, 03:58 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,937
Posted By Txice
No hills but spring will bring something you've...

No hills but spring will bring something you've probably never "run" into, love bugs. "Running" into them is quite messy. You can Google.
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