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Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 06-15-2017, 03:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,794
Posted By Giant Jeff
I towed a early 2000 model Honda Accord. The...

I towed a early 2000 model Honda Accord. The automatic was flat towable. They're a good reliable cheap car. A good trick is to try and find the owners manual online to see what it says about towing...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 05-31-2017, 10:45 PM
Replies: 679
Views: 154,615
Posted By Giant Jeff
163706 Docweiler RV park. So Cal.

163706
Docweiler RV park. So Cal.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-28-2017, 02:01 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,147
Posted By Giant Jeff
I don't know that I would leave mine lowered a...

I don't know that I would leave mine lowered a little bit. When you raise it all the way there are safety pins. It does move some while traveling. I would hate to think if it jarred off track while...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 03-19-2017, 02:43 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,508
Posted By Giant Jeff
We tow a 2004 Honda Pilot. It's a great family...

We tow a 2004 Honda Pilot. It's a great family vehicle and you can probably get one fairly cheap. It's on the heavier side though.
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 03-08-2017, 06:18 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,257
Posted By Giant Jeff
That was 30 tiles I got on sale from Wafair. It...

That was 30 tiles I got on sale from Wafair. It was around $145. I had 4 or 5 left over.
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 03-08-2017, 01:14 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,257
Posted By Giant Jeff
154252I used Smart Tiles and was very pleased...

154252I used Smart Tiles and was very pleased with the outcome. It was actually a fun project which produced a drastic change to my kitchen area. As other have said, it worth the effort to remove...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-16-2017, 09:20 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,842
Posted By Giant Jeff
Shouldn't be too bad rolling down the highway....

Shouldn't be too bad rolling down the highway. Start climbing and they really scream. I installed some sound deadening material on my engine dog house and got new speakers.
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 01-15-2017, 05:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,199
Posted By Giant Jeff
Wow, you could pull the coach with that truck....

Wow, you could pull the coach with that truck. Awesome truck though. My gas class A would be pushing the limits to pull my Ram.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-15-2017, 04:45 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,034
Posted By Giant Jeff
On a class A you'll typically have 8 to 10 feet...

On a class A you'll typically have 8 to 10 feet of overhang after the rear wheels. So I have fit in a 26 to 30 foot site before. Just be sure to use campsite photos to confirm there is nothing behind...
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 01-12-2017, 12:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,877
Posted By Giant Jeff
Have had our 2015 34j for three years now and...

Have had our 2015 34j for three years now and love it. I looked at the Itasca 35b as well and liked the Thor Floorplan way better. I think the 34j has more storage all around. So far the coach has...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-07-2017, 09:08 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,846
Posted By Giant Jeff
One time. Many, many years ago we were camped at...

One time. Many, many years ago we were camped at Fort Yargo SP near Winder, GA (nice place) in the Starcraft pop up camper we had at the time. Our two sons were sleeping in one of the end bunks, my...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-07-2017, 10:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,399
Posted By Giant Jeff
My new favorite camping thing

I have used a wash tub fire pit for years and always wanted a way to have a chimeny to take the smoke over our heads as we sit around it. Finally made a connection to a very nice gentleman that makes...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-07-2017, 09:52 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,846
Posted By Giant Jeff
Yes, I agree that situational awareness is key. I...

Yes, I agree that situational awareness is key. I had not had any negative dealings with anyone so I felt pretty safe so I guess more then being spooked was that overwhelming feeling of...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 01-07-2017, 04:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 915
Posted By Giant Jeff
I installed a toad charger on my Honda Pilot. It...

I installed a toad charger on my Honda Pilot. It was simple to install and protects from any overloads or short circuits. https://www.lslproducts.net/ToadChargePage.html
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-07-2017, 03:58 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,846
Posted By Giant Jeff
Do you ever get spooked

Does anyone ever get spooked while camping. We just stayed at a neat little RV park in the remote Sierra Nevada foothills. We were the only RV there. In the back was an area for employees and more...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-29-2016, 12:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,046
Posted By Giant Jeff
Geeshz, wish I would have looked 22 posts...

Geeshz, wish I would have looked 22 posts below😀. Still looking for some help in judgment though.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-29-2016, 12:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,046
Posted By Giant Jeff
Cold weather paranoia

I've always wanted to try a cold weather winter trip. After lots of thought and planning we head to the mountains Monday (CA Hgwy 120 to Yosemite). I've been watching the weather obsisvly and it's...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 12-02-2016, 02:15 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 832
Posted By Giant Jeff
120 to Yosemite

Planning on taking the RV to Yosemite this winter. I plan on staying in either Yosemite pines RV Resort or Yosemite Ridge RV resort just past Groveland then driving the toad into Yosemite valley....
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-19-2016, 12:22 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,840
Posted By Giant Jeff
I use the Adco cover also. They don't last in the...

I use the Adco cover also. They don't last in the blazing California desert sun and heat but the sure protect my rig from the damaging rays of the sun. My first Adco only lasted about two years and 9...
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 11-12-2016, 01:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,854
Posted By Giant Jeff
I have a 2015 Windsport 34j which is basically...

I have a 2015 Windsport 34j which is basically the same RV from Thor, just some minor trim differences. My Family of 6 loves it. A great floor plan for a large family with lots of dedicated sleeping...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 11-12-2016, 01:15 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 5,275
Posted By Giant Jeff
48 and our our 3rd motor home. Started out in a...

48 and our our 3rd motor home. Started out in a tent then moved to a pop up prior to the motor homes. Camped as a kid and hope to some day take grandkids and great grand kids.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 11-09-2016, 09:46 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,028
Posted By Giant Jeff
Only 5 trips for a total of 20 nights out this...

Only 5 trips for a total of 20 nights out this year. That's about 3 trips less than the last couple of years.
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 11-02-2016, 10:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,587
Posted By Giant Jeff
I've towed a 2004 Pilot for years. The 2005...

I've towed a 2004 Pilot for years. The 2005 should tow the same. No need for battery disconnect or pulling fuses. I run it through the all the gears and let it run in the lowest gear with my foot on...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 04-22-2016, 11:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,288
Posted By Giant Jeff
I've driven a couple times in my truck. It's a...

I've driven a couple times in my truck. It's a pretty tight windy mountain road. Don t know that I would want to take my motorhome on it.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 03-21-2016, 12:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,500
Posted By Giant Jeff
I second Bolsa Chica state park.

I second Bolsa Chica state park.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 03-05-2016, 08:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 930
Posted By Giant Jeff
Grounding 12 volt plug in

I'm adding a simple 12 volt receptacle to each side of the bed to charge phones and such at night while dry camping. I'm tieing directly into the 12 volt fuse box in an open plug and we'll install a...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 02-28-2016, 08:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,244
Posted By Giant Jeff
I went from a 29 foot class C pulling a 2004...

I went from a 29 foot class C pulling a 2004 Honda Pilot to a 2015 36 foot class A with the Ford triton V10. You will definitely feel the car back there much more then you did in your Monaco, but it...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-06-2016, 11:46 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,915
Posted By Giant Jeff
DO IT! 10 years ago my wife and then 10 and 12...

DO IT! 10 years ago my wife and then 10 and 12 year old daughters traveled from west coast to east coast in an RV. I paid $6500 cash for a not so pretty but very mechanically sound 1985 winnebago...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-27-2015, 03:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 812
Posted By Giant Jeff
Cool drone shoot.

It's actually Legoland in Carlsbad, CA. They have built Lasvegas, New York, New Orleans and other city's out of Legos. This was more Dad's pace though.
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 12-25-2015, 07:54 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 768
Posted By Giant Jeff
Dissconect switch and charging batteries

My 2014 Thor windsport has a 12 volt disconnect for the coach batteries. If I leave the switch in storage mode ( disconnect ) well the coach batteries still charge when plugged into a 30 amp 120...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-25-2015, 03:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,213
Posted By Giant Jeff
When you had it plugged into shore power, did you...

When you had it plugged into shore power, did you have your 12v shutoff turned on? Some coaches have to be turned on to charge. Your chassis batteries don't necessarily charge when on shore power....
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-25-2015, 12:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,213
Posted By Giant Jeff
How do I test this.

How do I test this.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-25-2015, 12:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,213
Posted By Giant Jeff
Yes. I said amps huh.

Yes. I said amps huh.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-25-2015, 11:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,213
Posted By Giant Jeff
Help no 12 volt power

Merry Christmas! My Christmas gift to the Family was a trip in the RV to San Diego. We're leaving the day after Christmas. Went out this morning and the coach is completely dead. house batteries (4,...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 12-20-2015, 03:58 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,592
Posted By Giant Jeff
I towed a 2500 pound Honda Accord behind my old...

I towed a 2500 pound Honda Accord behind my old 29 foot class C. While I still had that coach my family grew and I rigged up our 4700 pound Honda pilot to tow. I could definitely tell the difference....
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 12-10-2015, 01:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 645
Posted By Giant Jeff
Pilot is 2004 and it tows fine behind our class...

Pilot is 2004 and it tows fine behind our class A. Didn't like towing behind my 29 foot class C though.
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 12-04-2015, 12:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,378
Posted By Giant Jeff
I have a 2014 Windsport 34j which is identical...

I have a 2014 Windsport 34j which is identical to the hurricane but different color scheme. No slide problems yet and I have the old style two rail system. It does make me nervous though. It truly...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-04-2015, 12:04 AM
Replies: 406
Views: 73,290
Posted By Giant Jeff
How about a collage.

How about a collage.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 12-01-2015, 06:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 645
Posted By Giant Jeff
Henry Cowell Redwoods state park

Any one been to Henry Cowell Redwoods state park campground in Felton, CA. The site says max vehicle length of 33 feet. Just reserved a site that says the site is 49 feet long. I also viewed pictures...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-19-2015, 06:34 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,725
Posted By Giant Jeff
Wasn't really trying to start a Harley thread...

Wasn't really trying to start a Harley thread just saying a Diesel pusher is like a Harley in that once you drive one you gotta admit there a great driving experience.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-18-2015, 06:47 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,725
Posted By Giant Jeff
A Diesel pusher is like a Harley

Years ago I was having some paint and body work done on my 57 chevy wagon by a guy that had just competed a custom paint job on his fairly straight forward Harley bagger. Having had a couple of...
Forum: New Rig Show-Off! 10-03-2015, 03:36 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,156
Posted By Giant Jeff
Very nice looking rig. Love the colors.

Very nice looking rig. Love the colors.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-15-2015, 01:32 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 745
Posted By Giant Jeff
Just looking.

Does anyone else love going to RV shows just to look, knowing no intention of upgrading. The big RV show at Pamona fair grounds is coming up and I can't wait. My Father and I go every year and make a...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-15-2015, 01:25 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 8,881
Posted By Giant Jeff
My wife usually stays up real late the night...

My wife usually stays up real late the night before a trip getting every thing ready for our family of six so she's pretty tired when we hit the road. So yes she goes in the back and sleeps for a...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-09-2015, 09:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 861
Posted By Giant Jeff
Bad thing is I won't know till our next trip in...

Bad thing is I won't know till our next trip in October. RV is all parked and covered. I'll probably start it up over the weekend put that won't really give me any idea.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-09-2015, 10:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 861
Posted By Giant Jeff
No, no, no. I'm a respectful camper and wouldn't...

No, no, no. I'm a respectful camper and wouldn't do that to my camping neighbors. But I'll sure rock out on the drive over.
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 09-09-2015, 01:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,064
Posted By Giant Jeff
I've had my 2015 Thor Windsport 34j for almost a...

I've had my 2015 Thor Windsport 34j for almost a year and have put in many trips already including a recent cross country trip. I read all the horror stories as well but have to say I've been very...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 09-09-2015, 01:42 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 44,293
Posted By Giant Jeff
Chickasaw state park Tennessee: stayed there a...

Chickasaw state park Tennessee: stayed there a week while dropping our daughters of at college.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-09-2015, 01:08 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 861
Posted By Giant Jeff
New Sounds

After our trip from California to Tennessee our only complaint was all the noise from the Triton V10, the kids, and the lack of a decent stereo. It was sometimes a struggle to conversate with the DW....
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 05-01-2015, 12:36 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,675
Posted By Giant Jeff
If you're going from death valley to yosemite,...

If you're going from death valley to yosemite, logic would send you out of death valley through the Panamint valkey and to the 395. That route is no joke. Doable but will work your rig and the...
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