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Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-23-2023, 02:37 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 8,722
Posted By WillandJane
Use pool noodles where it will be touching your...

Use pool noodles where it will be touching your coach…..cut the size you need, spit them down the middle and slip it over the extending piece and use Velcro tie straps to affix it tightly.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-06-2023, 01:58 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,351
Posted By WillandJane
While I applauded your diligence, even when I was...

While I applauded your diligence, even when I was full timer that is too inconvenient and perhaps the opposite in some respects of what your trying to accomplish. When we were sitting for the...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-21-2022, 07:22 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,074
Posted By WillandJane
I had what I thought was a decent $200.00...

I had what I thought was a decent $200.00 extension ladder that I loved….simple easy, fit in several of my bays but after three years with what I thought was maintaining it properly and mind you, I...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-01-2022, 07:00 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,323
Posted By WillandJane
……just go to refrigerator compartment outside of...

……just go to refrigerator compartment outside of the coach, take off the access panel and unplug it there from the coach and use an extension cord to plug it into any outlet.

WDK
Forum: Just Conversation 03-17-2022, 04:43 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 8,705
Posted By WillandJane
Retired

I understand the sentiment for those retired or on fixed incomes. I am retired with an modest income of over $100.000 annually with a minimum of 3 percent cost of living allowance, the last of which...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-28-2020, 07:02 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 15,397
Posted By WillandJane
Unless you buy used which is certainly at times a...

Unless you buy used which is certainly at times a better option, your always upside down on a purchase like an RV if you buy it new. In either case if you keep it for 20 years making payments your...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 06-28-2020, 06:19 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 20,355
Posted By WillandJane
Do you realize how ridiculous that sounds.....if...

Do you realize how ridiculous that sounds.....if they built and it’s under a year as in the warranty with no written exclusion to filling the tank to capacity as was intended for that RV, they are...
Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes 06-26-2020, 05:36 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 17,403
Posted By WillandJane
That is the way it should be! Though you can get...

That is the way it should be! Though you can get limited special permission.

WDK
Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes 06-25-2020, 08:39 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 17,403
Posted By WillandJane
......and wear and tear is negligible giving...

......and wear and tear is negligible giving drone longer life.

WDK
Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes 06-21-2020, 11:09 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 17,403
Posted By WillandJane
My thoughts exactly although I knew up front that...

My thoughts exactly although I knew up front that it was more about the fun of flying than taking pics.....after agonizing over the high praise the 1 inch sensor Hasselblad camera the Mavic pro had...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-21-2020, 10:41 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 16,974
Posted By WillandJane
Heaven forbid there would more than one answer or...

Heaven forbid there would more than one answer or many other ways to do a thing.

WDK
Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes 06-19-2020, 06:54 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 17,403
Posted By WillandJane
......while no where near your price range, I...

......while no where near your price range, I have a Mavic 2 zoom. I have flown RC helicopters and junk drones in the past and while everything has a tendency to crash, usually user error, I wanted...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-19-2020, 06:27 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 16,974
Posted By WillandJane
The best I can do as I am not taking the slide...

The best I can do as I am not taking the slide cover off unless its absolutely necessary for some other reason is to use the long range squirting ability of the 303 bottle though I am sure you can...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-28-2020, 08:18 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 19,168
Posted By WillandJane
I say this not as an opinion but a fact you can...

I say this not as an opinion but a fact you can verify with any tire manufacturer, company, or service center, if your tires are not at the correct pressure, set when they are cold, the moment you...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-27-2020, 07:23 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 19,168
Posted By WillandJane
Irregardless of what time of the day you plan on...

Irregardless of what time of the day you plan on leaving, the pressure in your tires should be checked and set preferably at the cold pressure your weight calls for BEFORE the sun hits them. After...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 12-29-2019, 07:42 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 13,268
Posted By WillandJane
The specific silencing “Unknown callers” is not...

The specific silencing “Unknown callers” is not an option on the IPhone.

WDK
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-26-2019, 05:39 PM
Replies: 193
Views: 25,579
Posted By WillandJane
Did not the guy say he could not even park a...

Did not the guy say he could not even park a small car or SUV at his home. Where is he going to park the truck that pulls his 5th wheel?

Had he been able to park a car at his home, problem...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-07-2019, 04:53 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 26,768
Posted By WillandJane
Mirror adjustment is critical and absent a co...

Mirror adjustment is critical and absent a co pilot what I do is check my mirror for the car or truck I can see and look further to and try to see what is behind that one. When that car is along...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 10-28-2019, 10:42 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 14,973
Posted By WillandJane
Private message me if you want to know....and it...

Private message me if you want to know....and it has happens before....same make and model.

WDK
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 10-27-2019, 09:07 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 14,973
Posted By WillandJane
I brought a brand new GMC Terrain with an...

I brought a brand new GMC Terrain with an automatic transmission with the insurance money. The toad was totaled with over 19,000 in damage. The drive train was fried and burned hole through the...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 10-25-2019, 08:29 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 14,973
Posted By WillandJane
.....that’s a good idea to keep your keys...

.....that’s a good idea to keep your keys together like that though it has happed to me so believe me when I tell you that when someone pulls up beside you trying to wave you over to tell you your...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 10-25-2019, 07:25 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 14,973
Posted By WillandJane
Good point however if there was a decent chance I...

Good point however if there was a decent chance I would try and in this case my toad was smoking and I wanted separate it from my DP. It was not down to seconds but not having to fumble for a key, I...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 10-24-2019, 05:53 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 14,973
Posted By WillandJane
Unfortunate incident.

I have had the misfortune in that my toad caught on fire while we were towing it. Locking pins are wonderful when parked particularly over night or what might seem nefarious places, however during...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-29-2019, 05:59 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 20,279
Posted By WillandJane
My jacks, the Big Foot system are programmable to...

My jacks, the Big Foot system are programmable to level the way I want and of course taking the frig into account which is not even an issue when it comes to using a bubble for level because if your...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 07-24-2019, 05:46 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 10,887
Posted By WillandJane
Just because a piss poor practice has not seemed...

Just because a piss poor practice has not seemed to cause any obvious problems does not change the fact that it’s still a piss poor practice.

WDK
Forum: Boondocking 07-09-2019, 04:10 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 15,506
Posted By WillandJane
Get one of those push button counters and mount...

Get one of those push button counters and mount it so you use it when you flush, take a gallon pitcher and add a half gallon or then a gallon depending on how much water you want to use, half gallon,...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-18-2019, 07:49 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 17,802
Posted By WillandJane
My thoughts exactly!!

My thoughts exactly!!
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-13-2019, 06:04 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 13,639
Posted By WillandJane
Viar 400p-RV, best compressor for the job second...

Viar 400p-RV, best compressor for the job second of course to the onboard compressor which entails starting up the engine, getting it to volume and keeping it there by pumping the breaks annoying the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-04-2019, 12:12 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 13,685
Posted By WillandJane
Well it seems with all this knowledge, by your...

Well it seems with all this knowledge, by your own account you were the one putting yourself and others in danger by not familiarizing yourself with the brakes and being comfortable with what your...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-02-2019, 04:29 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 13,685
Posted By WillandJane
I an confused and I am sorry if I offend anyone...

I an confused and I am sorry if I offend anyone but I have been a Class A driving instructor for nearly 30 years and though I have never had a problem distinguishing the brake from the gas pedals...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-02-2019, 01:40 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 21,706
Posted By WillandJane
Just as the guy mentioned how bad the Marriott or...

Just as the guy mentioned how bad the Marriott or the Hilton’s can be, one can have just as much trouble in your S&B, kids running across your nice manicured lawn trying to get to the other kids in...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-27-2018, 04:25 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 12,152
Posted By WillandJane
I like to listen to traffic problems and as yet...

I like to listen to traffic problems and as yet another back up for weather with alert warnings. I’ve never joined in a conversation but I am not opposed should something interesting come up.

WDK
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-03-2018, 02:11 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 10,104
Posted By WillandJane
I can’t agree more with the Beverly Hillbilly’s...

I can’t agree more with the Beverly Hillbilly’s look and for the most part, I think that constant piggy backing off the coach ladder does the coach ladder no good as far as the mounting over time is...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-25-2017, 07:36 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,063
Posted By WillandJane
Being an examiner and instructor in Southern...

Being an examiner and instructor in Southern California now a retired electrician and resident of SD. I walked into DMV there, showed them my Class A license with endorsements and walked out 20...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-24-2017, 07:40 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,063
Posted By WillandJane
Driver Needed

.....that’s exactly the way it works though technically and this perhaps this is too hard to enforce, the licensed driver is suppose to be in the vehicle with the applicant being driven to the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-24-2017, 02:43 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,063
Posted By WillandJane
Driver Needed

Yes, the would I am a certified DMV licensee and trainer in California , without a safety driver, and they will ask to see his or her license, they will not administer the test. Reason being of...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-22-2017, 06:39 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 11,081
Posted By WillandJane
.....thumbs up [emoji1531] WDK

.....thumbs up [emoji1531]

WDK
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-20-2017, 11:16 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 11,081
Posted By WillandJane
Parking on concrete indoors

.....concrete or not, storing tires, auto, full size trucks or RV on floors in stacks of 4rs is not a very good use of space or an efficient way to get to your inventory. Even on pallets you have to...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-19-2017, 06:45 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 11,081
Posted By WillandJane
Parking on concrete indoors

......excuse me, I am counting on the company you worked for to be the expert....they recommend a barrier, if you think there is a problem then that’s where your argument should be and until it’s...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-19-2017, 02:12 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 11,081
Posted By WillandJane
Parking on concrete indoors

You guys will try to come up with anything to dispute what you think is a flaw in a recommendation that you don’t agree with. My Father worked for Firestone for 30 years and unless they were...
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 12-18-2017, 03:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 982
Posted By WillandJane
Message at Startup - Mandalay Coach

.....it seems you will have to determine exactly which batteries that message is talking about. Should be in your manual. To me it’s your chassis batteries and at start up may be suffering from the...
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 12-18-2017, 02:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 982
Posted By WillandJane
Message at Startup - Mandalay Coach

.....Just going by what it says, it’s telling you that you have your coach set at automatic idle as opposed you manually controlling with as an example high idle. Your system voltage on your chassis...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-18-2017, 06:51 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 17,065
Posted By WillandJane
....that’s most certainly reasonable should they...

....that’s most certainly reasonable should they stop you with a warning but more than likely you will be ticketed and fined as depending on the officer and jurisdiction, ignorance of the law will be...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-17-2017, 03:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,902
Posted By WillandJane
185980

185980
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-16-2017, 12:40 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 11,081
Posted By WillandJane
https://www.michelinrvtires.com/assets/pdf/MotorHom...

https://www.michelinrvtires.com/assets/pdf/MotorHomeTireArticle.pdf

Under storage.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-16-2017, 07:28 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 11,081
Posted By WillandJane
Parking on concrete indoors

[QUOTE=Wundertaker;3946860]Reread the early posts and you'll find that the OP's question was answered very succinctly by several posters. I didn't feel anyone marginalized anyone's decision to...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-16-2017, 06:50 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 11,081
Posted By WillandJane
Parking on concrete indoors

.....would the reading in a magazine article be any different then the reading here as opposed to Michelin’s official web site where the links lead.....or do you get all you information by word of...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-15-2017, 10:17 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 11,081
Posted By WillandJane
.....I could not have said it better, thank you...

.....I could not have said it better, thank you for your words!!

WDK
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-15-2017, 07:02 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 11,081
Posted By WillandJane
Parking on concrete indoors

.....then you should read back and check out the several links that have been posted though with the correction that has been resounding over and over again, no one has said it’s a requirement, it’s...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-15-2017, 05:59 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 11,081
Posted By WillandJane
....it’s just a recommendation which I follow but...

....it’s just a recommendation which I follow but my tires sitting on plastic blocks every chance I get or you setting yours on concrete for any number of years without a barrier only proves that...
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