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Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-16-2014, 04:23 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,390
Posted By Roy W.
Prescription Meds While On The Road

We were away from our Florida home and in New York State for 14 weeks this summer and experienced problems renewing prescription medications some of which are controlled substances. I use Walmart as...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 07-04-2012, 05:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,152
Posted By Roy W.
Doc, I appreciate the info. I checked my...

Doc,

I appreciate the info. I checked my paperwork and the manual and couldn't find the manufacturer but assume it must be a Samsung if it doesn't have an antenna port. It just indicates it's a...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 07-04-2012, 03:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,152
Posted By Roy W.
JetPack

I have no blinking light on my jetpack. It may be a different model. I got it from Verizon a month ago. Other than the previous mentioned items on the back edge, the only other things are touch...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 07-04-2012, 12:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,152
Posted By Roy W.
Jet Pack

I don't believe there is an antenna port on my Jet Pack model 4GLTE. The only thing on one side is a very small on/off slide switch, the battery charger port, and a tiny reset hole. The other 3 sides...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 07-01-2012, 05:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,152
Posted By Roy W.
Verizon Jet Pack

I really like my new Verizon Jet Pack and the wireless wifi mobility it gives us while traveling. We still occasionally camp in a Verizon signal fringe area. Are there any accessories available for...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 07-29-2011, 09:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,179
Posted By Roy W.
Black Streak Removal

I use Westley's whitewall tire cleaner. Soap up good than squirt a small amount on wash brush or directly on trailer. A couple of swipes and it's goone. 11 years later and I still have all my paint.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-28-2011, 07:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,439
Posted By Roy W.
I recommend using a 7/8 inch six point socket...

I recommend using a 7/8 inch six point socket (instead of 12 point) on nylon plugs to eliminate the potential of rounding off the corners on the plug.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 06-23-2011, 09:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 705
Posted By Roy W.
Try the Newburg KOA

Try the Newburg KOA
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 06-23-2011, 09:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,246
Posted By Roy W.
Launch Site Campgrounds

All campgrounds which allow you to see the launch directly from the campground have been booked up solid for at least 2 months. I know because I called them all. When you mention July 8th, they...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 05-29-2011, 05:27 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,282
Posted By Roy W.
The ones I have are a Midland small white 8" X 8"...

The ones I have are a Midland small white 8" X 8" desktop with a telescoping antenna. I bought mine in a Publix supermarket, but have seen them in Radio Shack, Walmart, etc. They should be easy to...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 05-28-2011, 07:35 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,282
Posted By Roy W.
Why not buy a Midland Weather Monitor. It's 120...

Why not buy a Midland Weather Monitor. It's 120 volt, so can be operated either when the motor home generator is running, or easier yet, purchase a small inverter that plugs into your 12 volt...
Forum: Boondocking 05-24-2011, 07:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,390
Posted By Roy W.
One length should be plenty. Someone told me the...

One length should be plenty. Someone told me the reason the sewer was stubbed up was to keep snow melt from running into the sewer system. I hooked up my sewer hose when I was there, but kept the...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 05-24-2011, 06:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,572
Posted By Roy W.
I keep my CB on Channel 19, but squelched pretty...

I keep my CB on Channel 19, but squelched pretty good so that someone needs to be pretty close to break the squelch. If I see traffic start to back up I'll turn the squelch down to find out what's...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 05-21-2011, 05:52 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,103
Posted By Roy W.
Just be aware that almost everything in...

Just be aware that almost everything in Yellowstone will close at noon on Sunday Sept 25th. Campgrounds, resturants, stores, etc. The same holds true for campgrounds in the Colter Bay area of Jackson...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 05-20-2011, 07:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,103
Posted By Roy W.
Yellowstone Search

If you do a search here on Yellowstone you will find all the info you need.
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 05-18-2011, 08:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,115
Posted By Roy W.
You've done a good job researching the correct...

You've done a good job researching the correct way to set up a tow vehicle and travel trailer combination and your photos verify this. You can take pride in your setup when you see others on the road...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 05-01-2011, 02:18 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,795
Posted By Roy W.
I have a topper on my truck and have to crawl...

I have a topper on my truck and have to crawl inside to access the auxiliary 60 gallon fuel tank. To prevent all the stop and start stuff I just go inside and leave them my card and tell them I have...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 04-30-2011, 12:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,770
Posted By Roy W.
Last September we stayed in Colter Bay RV Park...

Last September we stayed in Colter Bay RV Park which has full hooks, not to be confused with Colter Bay Campground across the road which has no hookups. It's a very nice park with a little strip of...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-25-2011, 07:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 17,680
Posted By Roy W.
For TPO roofs, I was told to use Murphy's Oil...

For TPO roofs, I was told to use Murphy's Oil soap.
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 04-25-2011, 08:01 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,893
Posted By Roy W.
Stabilizing Jack Sequence.

Here's the sequence I use on our 32 footer. While backing the trailer onto your campsite, make an effort to make it as level from side to side as is possible. Then using your tongue jack, level it...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 03-27-2011, 08:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,893
Posted By Roy W.
My experience has been to block up under the...

My experience has been to block up under the jacks and keep scissors jack extension to a minimum. The more the jack is extended the more play it has. Try this: run your scissors jack down about 12-15...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 03-19-2011, 06:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,064
Posted By Roy W.
In Outlook Express, highlight the first e-mail,...

In Outlook Express, highlight the first e-mail, then while holding down the shift key, highlight the last e-mail. They will then all come up blue. Hit delete, and they all go at once.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 03-19-2011, 06:24 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,936
Posted By Roy W.
Do a search and find my post on "Our September...

Do a search and find my post on "Our September 2010 Trip To Yellowstone." We left from St. Augustine, FL. It takes five days to Mount Rushmore, one more day to Cody, WY and then an hour to Fishing...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 03-19-2011, 06:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,700
Posted By Roy W.
Old Forge

When making our semi-annual visit to the Adirondacks we usually stay at Old Forge Resort just north of town. Eighth Lake State Campsite or Golden Beach State Campsite on Raquette Lake are both good....
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 03-19-2011, 05:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,461
Posted By Roy W.
I can't speak for the weather, but last September...

I can't speak for the weather, but last September we stayed at Mount Rushmore KOA which was very nice and convenient to both Mt. Rushmore and Custer State Park. DO NOT follow the directions on a...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 02-28-2011, 05:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 936
Posted By Roy W.
Polar Package

I can't speak for the newer Jayco's, but I special ordered my 2002 Jayco 300FS with the additional insulation package. Again, I don't know about the later models, but the extra insulation was...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 02-13-2011, 01:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 913
Posted By Roy W.
Nashville Camping

We always stay at Nashville KOA and they're back in business following the floods last year. They are easy to access, have a Camping World store nearby, are very close to Grand Old Oprey, Opreyland...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 02-13-2011, 01:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,100
Posted By Roy W.
Fueling

I also prefer fueling at truck stops, but will fill up in a regular station if I absolutely have to. Just be aware of how the pumps are positioned. If you have to pull in facing the station, there...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-20-2011, 08:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,619
Posted By Roy W.
Snow On Slideout Awning

I agree on leaving the snow on the roof, but if you have to move, you must brush the snow off the slideout awnings or they will not roll up as the slide comes in. I even had to beat on the wind up...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 12-31-2010, 05:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,214
Posted By Roy W.
Camped In The Snow

For the past few years, my wife and I have left northeast Florida and gone camping and celebrated Christmas in our Jayco. This year we made reservations at Cherokee KOA in North Carolina. Got there...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 12-08-2010, 07:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,052
Posted By Roy W.
Water In Water Heater

After I have drained the system and the water heater, while pumping RV antifreeze through the system, I open the water heater bypass valve for just a few seconds and pump maybe a pint of antifreeze...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 12-02-2010, 04:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,363
Posted By Roy W.
Running Heater While On The Road

We plan on going to Cherokee, North Carolina over the Christmas holidays. In anticipation of arriving in Cherokee during cold weather, is it okay to run the trailer propane heater while on the road?...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 11-28-2010, 09:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,248
Posted By Roy W.
Elkmont Sites

I don't know of any bad sites in Elkmont. The most desireable ones are those that back up to the creek (Little River). If you have children, they love the creek (not deep, but lots of trout) and can...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 11-27-2010, 06:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,248
Posted By Roy W.
Cades Cove Campground

I'm not sure about Cades Cove, but in Elkmont they have certain sections that are for campers with generators, that way they're all together. As I recall, Cades Cove is pretty shaded, just stay away...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 11-27-2010, 06:23 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,264
Posted By Roy W.
Using Flying J Value Card

A couple of things I learned when using a Flying J card. I recently filled up and because of the $75 limit, I had to use the value card 3 times. It wasn't until I checked later that the .03 cent...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 11-27-2010, 05:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,058
Posted By Roy W.
Your Hip And My Hearing

A-7's on the flight deck of the John F. Kennedy with VA-72, '69-'71.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 10-13-2010, 09:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,272
Posted By Roy W.
Our September 2010 Trip To Yellowstone

We left northeast Florida on September 4th, heading for Mount Rushmore, SD. Five days later after driving about 425 miles a day (8 hrs/day @ 60mph) we arrived. Staying 3 nights at Mt. Rushmore KOA,...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 08-03-2010, 07:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,137
Posted By Roy W.
The trailer dolly at Tractor Supply would work...

The trailer dolly at Tractor Supply would work great except that it still requires manpower to push/pull the trailer. The swivel dolly wheel for the tongue jack may have come with your trailer or can...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 08-02-2010, 07:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,137
Posted By Roy W.
Dolly Wheel

Put the dolly wheel on the tongue jack and when you hook the trailer up to the mower, drop the hitch on the lawn mower ball only far enough to latch the coupler and let the dolly wheel carry all the...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 08-02-2010, 07:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,317
Posted By Roy W.
Cell Service In Yellowstone ????

Headed to Yellowstone in September via the east entrance for 10 days, then south to the Grand Tetons and Jackson Hole. What's the status of cell phone signals in the area ?? Any TV signals without a...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 07-23-2010, 06:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 12,908
Posted By Roy W.
I've heard that Ford has that problem. Maybe...

I've heard that Ford has that problem. Maybe someone here will address that problem, or maybe go to a Powerstroke forum and ask it.....Good luck, as it's the way to go for towing.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 07-22-2010, 09:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,034
Posted By Roy W.
Where Are You Leaving From??

If coming from Central NY, them come up RT 12/28 to Old Forge and points north. If coming from the Albany area, go up the Northway and get off on points west at Glens Falls amd head into the high...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 07-22-2010, 08:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 12,908
Posted By Roy W.
Installing Aux Truck Bed Tank

Five years ago I installed a 60 gallon tool box/tank combo in my 2005 Duramax. I bought the "Tee" from Northern tools that fits in the truck OEM rubber filler neck hose. I took out the ball check...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 04-22-2010, 09:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,834
Posted By Roy W.
It sounds like the truck frame is bending where...

It sounds like the truck frame is bending where the hitch is bolted on. Most non-factory frame mount receivers come with plates that back up the frame where the bolts go through. In some cases these...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 04-22-2010, 09:08 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,114
Posted By Roy W.
Bottle Jack

Make sure the bottle jack will fit under the axle or spring pad when the tire is FLAT. Don't ask me how I know.:angel:
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 03-15-2010, 09:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,202
Posted By Roy W.
Yellowstone In September

We are planning a one month trip from Northeast Florida to Yellowstone in September. Question: How is campground availability in September. Are reservations recommended ?? Question: Do all the...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 09-24-2009, 04:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,785
Posted By Roy W.
Yes, all four tires are dated the 27th week of...

Yes, all four tires are dated the 27th week of 2007 and I purchased them in August 2007. Strange that they went for 2 years and maybe 10,000 miles before they started coming apart.
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 09-24-2009, 11:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,785
Posted By Roy W.
My tire dealer (independent,not a franchised...

My tire dealer (independent,not a franchised store) has been in the business for 20 years and knows his tires backwards and forwards. He just shakes his head when I show him the tires. He says he has...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 09-21-2009, 06:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,785
Posted By Roy W.
My interstate travel speed is 60-65. Never exceed...

My interstate travel speed is 60-65. Never exceed 65 mph. The tires are dated the 27th week in 2007. I bought them in August 2007. That makes them pretty new. I wrote Denman directly before I went...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 09-21-2009, 12:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,785
Posted By Roy W.
Tire Expert Needed

I need to pick someone's brain about tires. My travel trailer weighs 9200 lbs loaded, with 8200 lbs on the axles. (Flying J CAT scale) It came with 225/75R/15 8 ply load range D tires which gave me a...
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