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12-20-2020, 03:10 PM
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Hey Snowbirds! How full is your park this year due to COVID?
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It's very hard to catch COVID from a hard...
It's very hard to catch COVID from a hard surface. Probably harder if it's cold.
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Just Conversation
11-03-2020, 10:50 PM
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When Is Best Time To Totally Retire?
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Yes it does. That's how I have been able to...
Yes it does. That's how I have been able to afford private healthcare for the last nine years.
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11-03-2020, 09:29 AM
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When Is Best Time To Totally Retire?
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Many times the below market financing comes from...
Many times the below market financing comes from the factory-not the dealer. So-everybody pays for it through the price of the vehicle. So for all those who pay cash instead.....thank you.
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11-01-2020, 10:30 PM
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When Is Best Time To Totally Retire?
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There is no risk. I have enough cash to pay for...
There is no risk. I have enough cash to pay for the vehicles many times over. There are no (out of the ordinary) tax consequences.
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10-30-2020, 10:41 PM
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When Is Best Time To Totally Retire?
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Sure...keeping money in the bank makes sense. I...
Sure...keeping money in the bank makes sense. I have purchased two new vehicles since I retired. Financed them both. Why shouldn't I take the BELOW market financing and let me make the 1 1/2% on the...
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10-22-2020, 09:29 AM
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I don't receive any subsidizes.
I don't receive any subsidizes.
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10-21-2020, 12:30 PM
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It's not complicated. I just pay the $580/month...
It's not complicated. I just pay the $580/month premiums. I have 14 months before Medicare.
I suspect next year they will probably be around $600/month.
Retired at 55 years of age and I think...
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10-18-2020, 03:56 PM
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When Is Best Time To Totally Retire?
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Retired at 55
I was in an industry heavily influenced by technology-so it was basically a forced retirement at 55 years old. Due to some real estate investments made many years ago-it was feasible. I put in to...
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Class A Motorhome Discussions
10-01-2020, 03:19 PM
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Reasons why my next MH is going to be gas powered
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Utah checking in
My son managed a small fleets of diesel Sprinter Vans. The reason they are not bringing them to the U.S. is because they are poorly made vehicles. The downtime the small fleet had cost the company...
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COVID-19 RVing Discussions
04-26-2020, 09:00 PM
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Worry About Gas Pump Handles?
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I haven't read the whole thread-but narrowing it...
I haven't read the whole thread-but narrowing it down to a gas pump handle is nonsensical-when there are a myriad of other ways to catch it.....and not be able to rule out any other way with a 100%...
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5th Wheel Discussion
06-06-2019, 05:47 PM
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Blow outs and how to stop them
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I have run several "Chinese" tires. I have always...
I have run several "Chinese" tires. I have always check my inflation pressures and never run over the speeds the tires are rated for. And I'm careful about not doing short turns and "curb hopping"
...
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Class A Motorhome Discussions
03-24-2019, 03:08 PM
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Waxed our Full Body paint Georgetown, looks awful
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This-NuFinish is no problem in direct sunlight.
This-NuFinish is no problem in direct sunlight.
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Class A Motorhome Discussions
03-21-2019, 02:52 PM
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Waxed our Full Body paint Georgetown, looks awful
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Yes-the NuFinish product IMHO is the best thing...
Yes-the NuFinish product IMHO is the best thing to use on a fiberglass RV. You CAN APPLY IT in direct sunlight will no ill effects.
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Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion
11-02-2018, 11:29 PM
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2018 F 150 Tow Vehicle ?
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The weight that is transferred (to the trailer...
The weight that is transferred (to the trailer axles) is limited to how much you can adjust your spring bars.
It is a fulcrum principle. There is another "place" on the internet that goes in to...
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Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion
11-02-2018, 05:07 PM
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2018 F 150 Tow Vehicle ?
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Not exactly true BUZZ - with a properly adjusted...
Not exactly true BUZZ - with a properly adjusted weight distributing hitch. A WD hitch puts the tongue weight on the front and rear on the tow vehicle-as well as the axles of the travel trailer....
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Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion
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Standard or Automatic?
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That's true-but there is just as many sensors...
That's true-but there is just as many sensors controlling your motor. And a bunch of smart chips inside your radio and other places.
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Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion
02-12-2014, 07:39 PM
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Standard or Automatic?
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One of the above posters was correct-heat is the...
One of the above posters was correct-heat is the enemy of automatic transmissions. As far as GM is concerned the Dexron 6 fluid now in many of their transmissions is rated to 285 degrees. It would...
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Travel Trailer Discussion
02-11-2014, 04:07 PM
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Would You repack bearings after 8,000 trip?
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Would You repack bearings after 8,000 trip?
Hi all-new to the forum and wanted to say I did use the search feature and am still confused.
I have a 2011 TT bought new that just went around the country for approximately 8,000 miles as stated...
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New Member Check-In
02-08-2014, 10:20 PM
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Just Signed In!
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Chuck24
Hi all! OP here again. I just want to give a...
Hi all! OP here again.
I just want to give a great big "THANK YOU" for all those who took time out to welcome me. It's the forum equivalent of moving in to a new home and having your neighbors...
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Travel Trailer Discussion
02-07-2014, 09:39 PM
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Winegard TV Antenna
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Chuck24
I installed a "Wingman" and noticed no difference...
I installed a "Wingman" and noticed no difference whatsoever. Some say they work wonders. So this product gets a few mixed reviews from what I can tell.
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Just Signed In!
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Just Signed In!
Hello everyone-I was participating in another RV website that shall remain nameless and wanted somewhere with a friendlier "tone".
My wife and I travel the country with our half-ton truck and our...
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