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Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 05-09-2022, 11:15 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 17,792
Posted By Mitziebikes
I am hoping the RV market falls flat on it's...

I am hoping the RV market falls flat on it's face. They are gouging people on the new and used market and then not wanting to work on your coach because older than 10 years. Wait till the market...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 04-21-2022, 03:10 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,260
Posted By Mitziebikes
Tell your friend to buy a Hensley Hitch and it...

Tell your friend to buy a Hensley Hitch and it will tow like a dream. Down the road as well as a fifth wheel..
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-30-2022, 10:31 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 10,044
Posted By Mitziebikes
Boy that would be a tough one to fill 200 gal...

Boy that would be a tough one to fill 200 gal tank on some of the big diesel pushers. Can't imagine paying $1800.00 to fill up. Ouch..
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-30-2022, 10:27 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 10,044
Posted By Mitziebikes
Just saw it at $7.29 at a station by me today..

Just saw it at $7.29 at a station by me today..
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-29-2022, 03:16 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 10,044
Posted By Mitziebikes
Man your lucky, by me in Ca. it is $6.99.9 I...

Man your lucky, by me in Ca. it is $6.99.9 I would love $4.09.9 That would be almost a three dollar drop for us..
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-20-2022, 04:05 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 13,062
Posted By Mitziebikes
Sounds like the guy didn't maintain that coach...

Sounds like the guy didn't maintain that coach very well. Glad you take care of it. Good luck on the roof..
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-13-2022, 10:51 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 13,752
Posted By Mitziebikes
I actually hope they do slow down. This whole...

I actually hope they do slow down. This whole Covid thing and now inflation and fuel prices has made it to where people can ask crazy high prices. Like lumber, they are just gouging people. No way...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-13-2022, 01:29 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 13,752
Posted By Mitziebikes
I don't know why he even ask the question in the...

I don't know why he even ask the question in the first place? He sounds like throughout this thread he already had made his mind up. Maybe he wanted everyone to know that he has the money and pays no...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-11-2022, 11:43 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 13,752
Posted By Mitziebikes
I agree and hurst and caskets don't have...

I agree and hurst and caskets don't have pockets..:thumb:
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-08-2022, 10:38 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 13,752
Posted By Mitziebikes
I agree with you. My wife is a cancer survivor...

I agree with you. My wife is a cancer survivor also and like we say, caskets and hurst don't have pockets so we try to enjoy life. Tomorrow is not promised and I have had heart issues and not getting...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-08-2022, 03:21 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 13,752
Posted By Mitziebikes
My opinion right now is you still should get the...

My opinion right now is you still should get the 25% discount. The dealers are just banging the consumer hard knowing the demand. I would bet that prices will come down this summer if fuel prices...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 02-13-2022, 04:32 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 9,848
Posted By Mitziebikes
I agree. Good tires to me is just like insurance....

I agree. Good tires to me is just like insurance. You hope you never use it. I also care about the people or person with me and others on the road. That being said, I don't text and drive either.
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 02-13-2022, 04:27 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 9,848
Posted By Mitziebikes
Selling you cheap tires every year is good for...

Selling you cheap tires every year is good for the tire guy. That is just like the milage warranty on a tire, it is to benefit the tire store. You buy a tire that has a 50,000 mile warranty and you...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 01-27-2022, 02:57 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 13,064
Posted By Mitziebikes
I say the tire guy is way wrong. I balance a...

I say the tire guy is way wrong. I balance a travel trailer tire everytime I purchase them. See some needing quite large weights on them. It will help not shake the trailer apart. They already take a...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 01-18-2022, 10:49 PM
Replies: 227
Views: 20,227
Posted By Mitziebikes
My Ram 2500 diesel will hold a **** load more...

My Ram 2500 diesel will hold a **** load more than that.. :dance:
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 01-17-2022, 11:17 PM
Replies: 227
Views: 20,227
Posted By Mitziebikes
Now that is some funny **** right there..

Now that is some funny **** right there..
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 01-16-2022, 11:02 PM
Replies: 227
Views: 20,227
Posted By Mitziebikes
I was joking as people think going electric is so...

I was joking as people think going electric is so green when at this point it takes many many miles and time to benefit the carbon foot print. It takes so much fossil fuel at this time still to make...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 01-16-2022, 03:19 PM
Replies: 227
Views: 20,227
Posted By Mitziebikes
I agree with you. Also the manufacturing of the...

I agree with you. Also the manufacturing of the batteries is one of the biggest sources of carbon emissions from EVs today. All these green people now think they are saving the planet and at this...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 01-16-2022, 03:08 PM
Replies: 227
Views: 20,227
Posted By Mitziebikes
Are you going to charge your electric truck with...

Are you going to charge your electric truck with a propane or gas generator when boon docking??
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 10-28-2021, 03:11 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 8,624
Posted By Mitziebikes
My question is why would you even tow something...

My question is why would you even tow something over the limit? Buy the right damn tow vehicle or a trailer that weighs less. Can't afford to do things correct and be within the law, stay home on the...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 10-28-2021, 03:07 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 14,197
Posted By Mitziebikes
I put Seafoam in my boat and I have had it sit...

I put Seafoam in my boat and I have had it sit two years and the fuel was fine. I do not fill the boat up and just add fuel when ready to use the next year or two. Seafoam is $7.49 on Amazon which is...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-14-2021, 03:11 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 12,976
Posted By Mitziebikes
I agree with you. I would go with an older diesel...

I agree with you. I would go with an older diesel pusher. They drive so much nicer..
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 09-26-2021, 07:34 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 12,558
Posted By Mitziebikes
If you live in Oregon I would sell your house and...

If you live in Oregon I would sell your house and move to Portland Oregon as they have lots of tent living in town. You could save your money and go fishing anytime you want. Just think of all your...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-24-2021, 12:10 AM
Replies: 169
Views: 21,965
Posted By Mitziebikes
Old- Biscuit I agree with you but really wanted...

Old- Biscuit I agree with you but really wanted to say thank you for your service in the Navy. It is people like you that allow us to enjoy the RV life in the land of the free. Again Thank You and...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-08-2021, 04:05 PM
Replies: 246
Views: 32,400
Posted By Mitziebikes
I think the same thing when I see black exteriors...

I think the same thing when I see black exteriors on a coach. I think that has to be way hotter in the sun. People love the look though. I would always lean toward the lighter colors to be cooler..
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-06-2021, 06:20 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 17,774
Posted By Mitziebikes
Since you have it polished you should try like...

Since you have it polished you should try like Top Coat F11 which is spray on wipe off. Easy to do and makes it shine. Could do it in a fraction of the time it takes to polish. Polishing is no fun. I...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-08-2021, 05:20 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,298
Posted By Mitziebikes
Amazing how weak they all build tanks. TT's have...

Amazing how weak they all build tanks. TT's have no center support on the bottom also and bow and then fail or brackets break. I had one salesmen tell us that you should not travel with a full tank....
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-13-2020, 10:28 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 22,359
Posted By Mitziebikes
I remember in the winter when there was quite a...

I remember in the winter when there was quite a bit of snow on the ground in Tahoe when to a camp ground to dump and the guy said they closed it due to people dumping in the snow on the ground and in...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-13-2020, 03:03 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 22,359
Posted By Mitziebikes
The sewer treatment plants measure the amount of...

The sewer treatment plants measure the amount of waste and water that enters and gets processed. I have talked to the sewer company employee and he was telling me that the amount goes way up in the...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-13-2020, 02:58 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 22,359
Posted By Mitziebikes
Think when you are paying the storage fee the...

Think when you are paying the storage fee the dump station should be free. Not like they are paying to have a tank pumped..
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 12-03-2020, 04:35 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 13,508
Posted By Mitziebikes
Batteries do not last the lifetime. They all are...

Batteries do not last the lifetime. They all are FE.. Failure engineering. I own a diesel that looks like new and it is going on 21 years. No battery will last 21 years in my opinion. But whats my...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 12-03-2020, 04:30 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 13,508
Posted By Mitziebikes
EV Truck

It will be a never for me. Wish I could live another 50 years to see what this world will become. By then the government will tell you when you can wipe your butt. Get rid of fossil fuel and how you...
Forum: Just Conversation 11-12-2020, 03:25 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 11,012
Posted By Mitziebikes
I don't see how it would work for boondocking....

I don't see how it would work for boondocking. You drive as far as your batteries will let you, then what do you do run your generator at night to charge your batteries. Oh thats right you won't have...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 11-08-2020, 04:45 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 15,390
Posted By Mitziebikes
You sly old fox. I think you pretty much summed...

You sly old fox. I think you pretty much summed it up. I would never tow a trailer that put me close to the max that it can tow. Not even if was once in a blue moon..
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-25-2020, 10:38 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 39,825
Posted By Mitziebikes
If you look close you can see the sleeve inside...

If you look close you can see the sleeve inside the larger area where the pin goes through. It looks ok..
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-25-2020, 09:08 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 39,825
Posted By Mitziebikes
If they changed the way it is built you know it...

If they changed the way it is built you know it was a design flaw. Amazing they told anyone they have never seen that happen. The bent is the weakest part of the metal..
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 08-02-2020, 04:20 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 20,839
Posted By Mitziebikes
I would never tow a 29ft trailer with a Ranger....

I would never tow a 29ft trailer with a Ranger. Wind will blow you all around and the stopping power and weight of the truck says no for me. Buy a truck not a toy to tow your trailer..
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-20-2020, 10:35 PM
Replies: 219
Views: 30,363
Posted By Mitziebikes
The only thing that is normal is the setting on a...

The only thing that is normal is the setting on a washer and dryer :cool::cool:
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-20-2020, 08:30 PM
Replies: 219
Views: 30,363
Posted By Mitziebikes
Can I ask what you like better, traveling in the...

Can I ask what you like better, traveling in the 5er or the motorhome?? Thanks as we are thinking of going to a trailer..
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-16-2020, 02:53 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 30,914
Posted By Mitziebikes
Where is your town??

Where is your town??
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-26-2020, 04:38 PM
Replies: 246
Views: 39,655
Posted By Mitziebikes
Just wondering what you liked better the...

Just wondering what you liked better the traveling in the motorhome or the 5er?
Forum: Full-Timers 02-17-2019, 04:45 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 20,340
Posted By Mitziebikes
Thank You

Raider 47 I hope you find your new adventure fun and relaxing. 6-9 months should give you time to see some nice country. I hope all goes well for you but most of all I want to give you a big THANK...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 05-20-2016, 08:18 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,829
Posted By Mitziebikes
Joel the truck is not a 4x4 it is 2 wheel drive...

Joel the truck is not a 4x4 it is 2 wheel drive so at 6"4" tall I can slide right in. I was in a motorcycle accident 41 years ago with a drunk driver and I have had back surgery a hip replacement and...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 05-20-2016, 08:07 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,829
Posted By Mitziebikes
Dennis forgot to mention to you that your 05 has...

Dennis forgot to mention to you that your 05 has I think 90 more horse and about 150 ft lbs of torque more that my 01. I would think I should be able to pull loaded at 9500 ok with a equalizer hitch...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 05-20-2016, 07:53 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,829
Posted By Mitziebikes
Dennis do you know the unloaded or gvwr of your...

Dennis do you know the unloaded or gvwr of your trailer? We are leaning toward the forest river rock wood signature ultra lite and it is unloaded right at 8000lbs. This way we will not be above the...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 05-19-2016, 10:25 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 14,169
Posted By Mitziebikes
We have been looking at the Rockwood signature...

We have been looking at the Rockwood signature ultra lites and they have a few models with 80" queen beds and 1 model with a king bed.
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 05-19-2016, 09:58 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,829
Posted By Mitziebikes
Thanks everyone for all the input. Gives us a lot...

Thanks everyone for all the input. Gives us a lot to think about. After the response we may think about the Rockwood signature ultra lite as it is under 35ft. hitch to bumper and lighter than the...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 05-19-2016, 05:25 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,829
Posted By Mitziebikes
Yes I was thinking that too. My rear end has 355...

Yes I was thinking that too. My rear end has 355 gears so I know I would be out of o/d most of the time unless real flat hi way. Thanks for your input again. That is why I am asking as some trailer...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 05-19-2016, 03:07 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,829
Posted By Mitziebikes
Timetogo I also looked at the Rockwood signature...

Timetogo I also looked at the Rockwood signature ultra lite which is 8000lb unloaded and around 9700lb gvrw. That was our first choice but then saw the jayco and big shower and king bed. That is...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 05-19-2016, 03:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,829
Posted By Mitziebikes
Denlor What is the length of your trailer hitch...

Denlor What is the length of your trailer hitch to bumper? Thanks for the reply
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