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Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 08-25-2007, 04:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,497
Posted By rhoevinbt
My folks had an old General 33' park model...

My folks had an old General 33' park model trailer on some property years ago. It's hard to believe that tiny thing is almost 4' longer than the 5er we have now. The 5er (w/slide) is just laid out so...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 08-25-2007, 03:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,414
Posted By rhoevinbt
Don't worry...it's ALWAYS in the last place you...

Don't worry...it's ALWAYS in the last place you looked! https://irv2.infopop.cc/images/laugh.gif
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 08-25-2007, 03:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,406
Posted By rhoevinbt
Sorry to hear you're having problems! Most RVs...

Sorry to hear you're having problems! Most RVs will have some minor problems, that are normal and not usually a big problem. Usually anything major should be referred back to the dealer while the rig...
Forum: Northeast Region 07-07-2007, 01:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,986
Posted By rhoevinbt
The DW and I found loads of sets and extras on...

The DW and I found loads of sets and extras on ebay. If you shop around you'll find 'em all different prices.

Last season the DW was overall winner; so far this season I'm ahead ...
Forum: Northeast Region 07-06-2007, 10:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,169
Posted By rhoevinbt
Hi there, I really enjoyed looking at your...

Hi there,

I really enjoyed looking at your blog and even left a question in the "response" area. It sure looks like you had a great time, and we're planning a similar trip next summer.

Would...
Forum: Family Camping RV (FCRV) 07-06-2007, 10:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,599
Posted By rhoevinbt
Hello Campers to our North! The wife and I...

Hello Campers to our North!

The wife and I are planning a camping trip to Maine and Nova Scotia next summer (2008) and were considering traveling through Ontario to get there. It is about 90 miles...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 07-06-2007, 09:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 750
Posted By rhoevinbt
Hi, We're looking at Maine for a major trip...

Hi,

We're looking at Maine for a major trip next summer and are looking for campgrounds. Unfortunately your link doesn't work. https://irv2.infopop.cc/images/Wow1.gif
Forum: Just Conversation 02-19-2007, 12:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,273
Posted By rhoevinbt
Great reading! Thanks for the info! ...

Great reading! Thanks for the info! https://irv2.infopop.cc/images/sign0098.gif
Forum: Just Conversation 02-19-2007, 12:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,283
Posted By rhoevinbt
Hang in there Jestme13...it's heading your way. ...

Hang in there Jestme13...it's heading your way.

Still in the upper 20s, low 30s here in the Detroit area.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 01-20-2007, 02:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,374
Posted By rhoevinbt
Depending on how far you plan to travel; whether...

Depending on how far you plan to travel; whether a day trip or a few day excursion, there's plenty in the UP. Taquamenon <sp?> Falls, Soo Ste. Marie, just to name a few. Much further than those spots...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 01-20-2007, 02:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,502
Posted By rhoevinbt
I'll definitely "ditto" the Rafter J Bar vote...

I'll definitely "ditto" the Rafter J Bar vote here. Loved it!

Enjoy the trip!
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-20-2007, 02:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,319
Posted By rhoevinbt
Winter is late this year in Michigan...but don't...

Winter is late this year in Michigan...but don't fret...it WILL be here (yup...it's here now) and probably won't let go until we get that last snowfall in mid-April.

The camping shows are truly...
Forum: RV'ing Humor & Crazy but True Stories 11-11-2006, 01:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,080
Posted By rhoevinbt
Wow...a great story! Thanks for the good laugh!

Wow...a great story! Thanks for the good laugh!
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 10-31-2006, 03:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,742
Posted By rhoevinbt
Our family had a Salem TT for a few years and...

Our family had a Salem TT for a few years and found it to be a good quality/value for the price. The only problem we had was a natural gas odor that the dealer couldn't find. After several attempts...
Forum: New Member Check-In 09-24-2006, 02:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 756
Posted By rhoevinbt
Welcome to irv2! We're just east on I-96 in...

Welcome to irv2! We're just east on I-96 in Redford, and have been camping with the past 13 years. We've come from a pop-up to a TT and now to a 5er. The kids are getting grown (the youngest is a...
Forum: RV'ing with Pets 08-16-2006, 08:34 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,228
Posted By rhoevinbt
Hi, I have a couple of suggestions: 1)...

Hi,
I have a couple of suggestions:

1) Others have talked about the plastic fences...many dog catalogs have them, but they are really the same as children's playareas. If you look in the...
Forum: Just Conversation 08-16-2006, 08:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,103
Posted By rhoevinbt
Camping World sells a fridge fan that operates on...

Camping World sells a fridge fan that operates on a D cell battery. We purchased one for about $12 and it really makes a difference in cooling time on start up.

...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 08-09-2006, 02:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,158
Posted By rhoevinbt
Hi all, This has probably been covered before,...

Hi all,
This has probably been covered before, if so, here it is again....

Can I get internet connection by connecting my laptop to my cell phone? If so, what connections or hard/soft ware do I...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 08-09-2006, 02:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,158
Posted By rhoevinbt
Hi all, This has probably been covered before,...

Hi all,
This has probably been covered before, if so, here it is again....

Can I get internet connection by connecting my laptop to my cell phone? If so, what connections or hard/soft ware do I...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 08-04-2006, 11:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,428
Posted By rhoevinbt
Hi, I can't comment on the Legend model but...

Hi,

I can't comment on the Legend model but the wife and I have an 06 273-5SE Pilgrim 5er and have been thrilled with it. You get a lot of quality for the price, and I've heard the Legends are...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 08-04-2006, 10:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,466
Posted By rhoevinbt
Hey Bob, We had the same problem in our 5er...

Hey Bob,

We had the same problem in our 5er on our first trip. Took it back to the dealer who replaced the pump...it still does the same thing. I believe it has to do with the equalization between...
Forum: New Member Check-In 08-04-2006, 10:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 816
Posted By rhoevinbt
Welcome City! Always glad to have folks from...

Welcome City! Always glad to have folks from Michigan! We're in Redford, suburbanites of Detroit...where do you hail from?
Forum: Northeast Region 07-12-2006, 11:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,275
Posted By rhoevinbt
Hi everyone, The DW and I are planning a...

Hi everyone,

The DW and I are planning a trip to Maine for next season and we're looking for recommendations for campgrounds, private or state parks, or ones that we should avoid.

Thanks!
Forum: Northeast Region 07-12-2006, 11:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,275
Posted By rhoevinbt
Hi everyone, The DW and I are planning a...

Hi everyone,

The DW and I are planning a trip to Maine for next season and we're looking for recommendations for campgrounds, private or state parks, or ones that we should avoid.

Thanks!
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 07-12-2006, 11:21 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,018
Posted By rhoevinbt
I saw one of these in Birch Run this week. It...

I saw one of these in Birch Run this week. It looked like it could really help improve air-flow and reduce drag while towing. On the other hand it didn't look like it would add that much space in the...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 07-08-2006, 10:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,582
Posted By rhoevinbt
Rich and Zara, I really enjoyed your slide...

Rich and Zara,

I really enjoyed your slide show of your trip to Alaska. The DW and I have been thinking of a trek for our 30th anniversary (still a couple years away).

Thanks for the link!...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 07-04-2006, 06:30 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,879
Posted By rhoevinbt
Wow, with an incline like that you're lucky the...

Wow, with an incline like that you're lucky the whole rig didn't just roll away on ya...hehe.

The stabilizer self adjusts for uneven ground, although nothing would work on something as drastic as...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 07-04-2006, 05:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,377
Posted By rhoevinbt
I love your closing line about being laidback and...

I love your closing line about being laidback and unruffled....oh if everyone could be that way!

I always say that "life is too short to be taken seriously!"

Enjoy your 4th!
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 07-03-2006, 05:54 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,879
Posted By rhoevinbt
Great! If you're interested I do have to sell;...

Great! If you're interested I do have to sell; it's the 20" model. You want to make sure that you have a solid bumper or frame area to mount it. Some 5ers have endcaps of fiberglass and that won't...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 07-03-2006, 05:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,377
Posted By rhoevinbt
Hi folks, Thanks for the replies. I had a...

Hi folks,
Thanks for the replies. I had a "brainstorm" (at my age it's more of overcast and not storm) and called the state park. They told me that the post does have both a 50 and 30 amp...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 07-02-2006, 04:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,879
Posted By rhoevinbt
I just added a Wayne's Stabilizer to the rear...

I just added a Wayne's Stabilizer to the rear bumper of my 5er and it took care of almost all of the rocking motion. I may add a tripod in the future, but for now Wayne's is working for me. They're...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 07-02-2006, 04:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,377
Posted By rhoevinbt
Hi all, I've made reservations at a Michigan...

Hi all,
I've made reservations at a Michigan state park on a site that has 50amp service. My 5er has a 30amp power connection. Am I okay to just buy a 50 to 30 adapter from Camping World or is there...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 07-02-2006, 04:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,377
Posted By rhoevinbt
Hi all, I've made reservations at a Michigan...

Hi all,
I've made reservations at a Michigan state park on a site that has 50amp service. My 5er has a 30amp power connection. Am I okay to just buy a 50 to 30 adapter from Camping World or is there...
Forum: North Central Region 06-11-2006, 01:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,669
Posted By rhoevinbt
I guess the best advice for this summer is to...

I guess the best advice for this summer is to leave the wood at home and buy locally! https://irv2.infopop.cc/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif
Forum: Just Conversation 04-21-2006, 10:48 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,146
Posted By rhoevinbt
This is all too timely..... I saw a cartoon...

This is all too timely.....

I saw a cartoon in the Detroit News this week that reads:

My 5 year old home schooled child can read this bumper sticker!

...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-21-2006, 10:46 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,411
Posted By rhoevinbt
Prices in Michigan are ranging from $2.79 to...

Prices in Michigan are ranging from $2.79 to $2.89. Someone had a gas war yesterday and sold gas for the unbelievably LOW price of $2.44 for three hours....people waited upto 2 hours for 8...
Forum: Just Conversation 04-18-2006, 06:07 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,146
Posted By rhoevinbt
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div...

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by TXiceman:

KK, but why should we give up on the "bad...
Forum: Just Conversation 04-18-2006, 05:51 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,146
Posted By rhoevinbt
Wow....Right on...you go girl!! ...

Wow....Right on...you go girl!! https://irv2.infopop.cc/images/sign0098.gif
Forum: Just Conversation 04-17-2006, 11:07 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,146
Posted By rhoevinbt
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div...

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Kissimmee Kids:
Everybody should home school. This...
Forum: Just Conversation 04-17-2006, 04:41 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,146
Posted By rhoevinbt
Hi Nell, Isn't it amazing that some of the...

Hi Nell,

Isn't it amazing that some of the "smartest" people in the world shouldn't be teachers?! Good teaching is an art....juggling time and people and differentiated learning with students with...
Forum: Just Conversation 04-16-2006, 03:26 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,146
Posted By rhoevinbt
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div...

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">

Yes, there are a lot of good and dedicated teachers out there, but they...
Forum: Just Conversation 04-16-2006, 03:18 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,146
Posted By rhoevinbt
Hello Sandra/mamaloya, I apologize if I...

Hello Sandra/mamaloya,

I apologize if I offended you...certainly not my intention! I too often type with what I call "rented fingers" and the brain often works faster than the fingers, rented or...
Forum: Just Conversation 04-16-2006, 08:37 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,146
Posted By rhoevinbt
I enjoyed reading these posts, and yes, I read...

I enjoyed reading these posts, and yes, I read ALL of the previous posts. I am a teacher, and have been for 26 years (nearing retirement). There are lots of problems with education and it is not any...
Forum: North Central Region 04-14-2006, 10:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,277
Posted By rhoevinbt
In Michigan the SP are one of only a handful a...

In Michigan the SP are one of only a handful a departments that pretty much pay for themselves (or so I've been told by DNR). I still think there needs to be a graduated pay system for campers and...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-14-2006, 10:25 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,964
Posted By rhoevinbt
You might get more support if you explain WHY...

You might get more support if you explain WHY you're asking everyone to boycott Exxon/Esso/Mobil gas.

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Forum: New Member Check-In 04-14-2006, 10:23 AM
Replies: 8
Hi!
Views: 664
Posted By rhoevinbt
Welcome to the group and forums. We recently...

Welcome to the group and forums. We recently upgraded to a 5er and so far love...can't wait to retire myself, but it'll be in about 10 years.

As for the Firefox...I use it and don't have any...
Forum: North Central Region 04-12-2006, 01:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,277
Posted By rhoevinbt
I noticed in one of the other forums the...

I noticed in one of the other forums the difficulty people are starting to have getting reservations for this summer, or even the fact that they didn't have to have reservations just a few short...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 04-12-2006, 01:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,279
Posted By rhoevinbt
Another consideration is what type of TV do you...

Another consideration is what type of TV do you have? You've gotta make sure your rig isn't too big for the TV.

You're gonna find everyone practically "loves" their model. Do go through as many...
Forum: New Rig Show-Off! 04-12-2006, 01:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,662
Posted By rhoevinbt
Congrats on the new TT! You got a good size with...

Congrats on the new TT! You got a good size with the added space of slides...should be enough. We upgraded from a PU to a TT about 3 years ago...BUT we didn't get slides. After the first year it...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 04-08-2006, 01:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,767
Posted By rhoevinbt
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div...

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by charliez:
Well. If your weight is 14,100 and your...
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