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Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 09-06-2022, 03:22 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 213
Posted By BillyandKris
I-55 Memphis?

We're planning a trip from AR to MS. I saw on a video of some people complaining about I-55 at Memphis recently being so bad it shook apart their camper. They were also complaining about lots of...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-26-2022, 07:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 833
Posted By BillyandKris
Advice on aging handles

The black handles on our fifth wheel outside storage doors (slam latch) are looking very dull from the sun. I think they are OK, but would like to put "something" on them to protect from UV. I'm...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 09-26-2021, 03:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 446
Posted By BillyandKris
Figuring mileages

OK Guys, dumb question. When I am planning our travels I search for “XXXXXtown, State to XXXcity, State” to get how far between destinations and of course it takes me to Google maps which is most...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 08-11-2021, 03:15 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 11,192
Posted By BillyandKris
Thanking everyone for replies and awaiting more. ...

Thanking everyone for replies and awaiting more. Interesting reading. To clarify: we tow a 29.5 Arctic Fox FW(built heavy) with a 2017 Ford F250. We are only interested in the Nexus Super C Wraith...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 08-10-2021, 01:55 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 11,192
Posted By BillyandKris
Diesel vs. gasoline engines

Asking advice/opinions: Considering getting a Class C motorhome. We have had diesel truck with fifth wheel for many years. Diesel=power/torque. We travel a lot in the mountains-especially...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-06-2021, 04:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,798
Posted By BillyandKris
"Waxing" a fifth wheel camper

For a few years we have used Rejex on our 2015 fifth wheel fiberglass camper. The last couple of times we applied it was difficult. Being you have to do a lot of this job on a ladder, we want to go...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-01-2021, 04:05 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 8,447
Posted By BillyandKris
Reporting back on blower purchase

Hi All,
Just reporting in on our purchase of Greenworks Powerall 48V. Came complete with batteries and charger ordered from Greenworks. Got 10% off coupon. I contacted them once via email with a...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-21-2021, 02:23 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 8,447
Posted By BillyandKris
We live in a community where the yard work is...

We live in a community where the yard work is done. Travel about 5 months of the year. We simply need something a bit compact with enough UMPH to get the leaves away from our tiny house few times a...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-21-2021, 01:06 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 8,447
Posted By BillyandKris
Don't know for sure. One thing that interested...

Don't know for sure. One thing that interested us was lighter weight than some others we looked at. Here's the link to the blower:...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-21-2021, 12:55 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 8,447
Posted By BillyandKris
Ordered one

Thanks to all for advice on cordless blowers. Can't wait around for Mother Nature to remove debris and deposit it in the correct spot and tired of dealing with cords. We needed one for camper and...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-21-2021, 12:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,844
Posted By BillyandKris
Watched it on Hulu last night. It's pretty good. ...

Watched it on Hulu last night. It's pretty good. We've met some of the Rubber Tramps at Quartzsite.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-18-2021, 09:56 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 8,447
Posted By BillyandKris
Cordless blowers

Hi. Anyone carry around a compact cordless rechargeable blower for blowing off camper roof, campsite pad, etc.? Which one, do you like it, where did you get it? We are shopping for one that we...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 07-27-2020, 06:52 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,693
Posted By BillyandKris
Garmin. The one for RV definitely. Ours is...

Garmin. The one for RV definitely. Ours is sorta old, but we like it a lot. We need a new one!
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 07-26-2020, 02:43 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 414
Posted By BillyandKris
Route to Brainard Lake Recreation Area, CO

We tow a 32’ fifth wheel camper. Has anyone gone from I-25 (Longmont, CO) to Ward, CO (Brainard Lake Recreation Area/Pawnee Campground)? We would be coming south from Custer, SD. On Google maps it...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 06-27-2020, 04:13 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 224
Posted By BillyandKris
Hwy 150-39 in WV

Trip planning. Want to tow a 30' fifth wheel camper from Marlinton, WV to Frankfort, OH. Google map shows to take Hwy 150-39/Highland Scenic Highway over to Hwy 19 at Summersville, WV and north to...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 06-27-2020, 04:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,286
Posted By BillyandKris
I wouldn't

We made the mistake of driving it just with our truck and no camper a couple of years ago. OMG. There are so many motorcycles and some just poke along or suddenly decide to stop. If there's a...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 02-10-2020, 05:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 635
Posted By BillyandKris
Two Questions in Colorado

We are going to be staying at Dowdy Lake Campground at Red Feather Lakes, CO in August. When we leave we are going west on Hwy 14. Does anyone know of a dump station going west before we reach...
Forum: Workkamping & Volunteering 02-23-2019, 11:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,264
Posted By BillyandKris
Pipeline job

Not sure if you are the same poster who talked about the pipeline job previously, but as I said before I think you would have better luck with another company other than Timekeepers. We worked for...
Forum: Workkamping & Volunteering 02-01-2019, 08:14 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 20,244
Posted By BillyandKris
Fellow Gate Guards

Hey, welcome to our world. We have been Gate Guards for last 7 winters. Enjoyed your story a lot. You are funny. Know exactly what you are saying except we never did the pipeline gates. We enjoy...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 01-27-2019, 02:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,605
Posted By BillyandKris
Hoosier Pass, CO SOUTHBOUND

I tried to find out the information in old posts, but it seems someone asks a question and eventually someone mentions something off-topic and then the whole conversation detours.
So I am starting...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-22-2018, 05:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,978
Posted By BillyandKris
Hi Tim and Mary. Thanks Don. Yes, I have...

Hi Tim and Mary.
Thanks Don. Yes, I have noticed that these discussions always get mixed up with the ROADSIDE assistance. The link I was directed to discussed Roadside Assistance. We already...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-22-2018, 01:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,978
Posted By BillyandKris
FMCA Assist vs. Good Sam Travel Assist

Hi. Just looking for your opinions or experiences before we decide. We are thinking of getting FMCA Assist (which comes with the FMCA membership) or Good Sam Travel Assist (which are the policies...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 09-28-2018, 04:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 724
Posted By BillyandKris
A "Magic" app

Does anyone know of an app where you could put in various addresses in one unfamiliar town/city and have it logistically tell you which order you should logistically go in to get to each location? I...
Forum: Full-Timers 06-16-2018, 10:39 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 634
Posted By BillyandKris
Find an Orthopedic doctor/surgeon Phoenix AZ

We are going to winter in Phoenix area. Does anyone have any experience or recommendation for a very good orthopedic doctor/surgeon there? It’s an ankle bone issue-probably bone spur or something. ...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 06-13-2018, 10:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,567
Posted By BillyandKris
We are getting ready to tow fifth wheel from Taos...

We are getting ready to tow fifth wheel from Taos to Buena Vista, CO in a few days. Looking at CO map it appears a RR follows it a lot of the way which would mean rather flat I think. Don't forsee...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-13-2018, 09:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 881
Posted By BillyandKris
Nice people on this site!

This is just an interesting thing I have noticed. I subscribe to two forums: this one and RV.Net Forums. I like to ask for advice and just give information from time to time. I have noticed that...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 04-13-2018, 05:18 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,062
Posted By BillyandKris
When we were "small" we would wing it. Now we...

When we were "small" we would wing it. Now we are "not small" and prefer to know where we're going so not left on side of road for the night. 30' fifth wheel. Depends on where your stopping....if...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 04-13-2018, 05:12 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,888
Posted By BillyandKris
Flatonia Ranch RV Park in Flatonia, TX. An...

Flatonia Ranch RV Park in Flatonia, TX. An overnight stay. Just a sort of field and fire ants were everywhere and restrooms were a little rustic. Managers were nice.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-13-2018, 05:06 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,745
Posted By BillyandKris
Yes. There is a FAQ section on their website...

Yes. There is a FAQ section on their website that is very helpful.
Yes, our camper is fiberglass. We will be always washing the camper from now on with car wash stuff. Our fiberglass shop guy...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-13-2018, 01:08 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,745
Posted By BillyandKris
To those of you who recommended Rejex: THANK...

To those of you who recommended Rejex: THANK YOU. This is soooo much better than wax was, or at least the Collinite we were using. Application of the Rejex was much easier than wax. It was quite a...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-02-2018, 04:45 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,745
Posted By BillyandKris
Rejex reply

We had been using Collinite wax and were not pleased with it due to difficulty to polish off. After much ado and research here is what we are going to do this spring when we get back to our base...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 01-22-2018, 10:01 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,197
Posted By BillyandKris
All good advice(s)!

Thanks for dentist info. Just looking for teeth cleaning so if anyone has a recommendation, that would be great. Yuma will be new experience for us. We have some friends there.

We are looking...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 01-21-2018, 07:44 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,197
Posted By BillyandKris
Someone mentioned dental work around Yuma. Can...

Someone mentioned dental work around Yuma. Can you give any details? Name of dentist? We plan to be in Yuma a month in winter 2019.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-21-2018, 08:55 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 15,416
Posted By BillyandKris
You just do what you gotta do. Do what you can...

You just do what you gotta do. Do what you can night before and then be as quiet as possible. Everyone will understand if they have been camping any length of time. Seems to me loud voices are...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 01-15-2018, 10:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,510
Posted By BillyandKris
We were there several years ago in a small travel...

We were there several years ago in a small travel trailer and parked down on the beach with some friends. Sand everywhere. All in the camper. Then we had to sorta dig out to leave. We are...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 01-15-2018, 10:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 899
Posted By BillyandKris
We go to South Texas every winter in our 30'...

We go to South Texas every winter in our 30' fifth wheel. We usually go southeasterly and through Bryan near College Station. Depends on where you're going. Anyway one year there was horrible...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 01-15-2018, 09:57 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,635
Posted By BillyandKris
Several years ago we visited South Rim and hiked...

Several years ago we visited South Rim and hiked down South Kaibab Trail; stayed at Phantom Ranch a few days and hiked on the trails; then hiked up Bright Angel. It was awesome. It is not something...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-12-2018, 06:59 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,745
Posted By BillyandKris
We are going to try the Rejex product. Been...

We are going to try the Rejex product. Been doing lots of research. Has anyone who uses Rejex also used the Xtreme Clean they sell? It is the pre-cleaner to remove wax and stuff.

Our fiberglass...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-09-2018, 07:42 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,038
Posted By BillyandKris
We got a Serta iComfort mattress from Bedding...

We got a Serta iComfort mattress from Bedding Mart. I has FORESIGHT in parenthesis--I guess that is the model?? No, it was not cheap, but we wanted a good one. It is very lightweight which is nice...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-08-2018, 09:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,038
Posted By BillyandKris
Our fifth wheel has a regular queen so when the...

Our fifth wheel has a regular queen so when the original mattress suddenly "sank" we just went to a good mattress store and had one delivered. It is so much lighter weight and we love it. I'll have...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-08-2018, 09:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 879
Posted By BillyandKris
We usually always make reservations now that we...

We usually always make reservations now that we are "bigger". Don't like surprises. We used to do Walmart a lot. It is noisy. We have 30 ft. fifth wheel. We usually look at mileage from A to B...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-08-2018, 09:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 918
Posted By BillyandKris
All depends. Are you full-timers? If so, you...

All depends. Are you full-timers? If so, you need full-time RV insurance or you won't have any liability coverage. Miller Insurance Agency is who we go with--they were one of the pioneers of...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-06-2018, 11:58 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,745
Posted By BillyandKris
Hey. We have a 30' Arctic Fox fifth wheel. What...

Hey. We have a 30' Arctic Fox fifth wheel. What size did you guys get. I don't think we need the gallon. It looks like we would have to order it online.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-06-2018, 11:52 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,745
Posted By BillyandKris
Rejex

Where are you guys getting Rejex? Online only? I am really glad I asked this questions. Lots good advice.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-06-2018, 11:47 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,571
Posted By BillyandKris
We had the Collinite and didn't like it. Too...

We had the Collinite and didn't like it. Too hard to polish off.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-05-2018, 07:22 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,745
Posted By BillyandKris
Waxing the camper

Advice please on a wax for our fifth wheel camper. We were using a marine fiberglass wax, but didn’t like it because it was hard to put on and to polish off. I saw in, I think it was Trailer Life,...
Forum: Workkamping & Volunteering 01-02-2018, 08:39 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,807
Posted By BillyandKris
Well THANK YOU. Someone else who plans their...

Well THANK YOU. Someone else who plans their trips way out. You really have to nowadays as the reservation thing is a real rat race. Yes, most Workamper jobs seem to want long-term commitment and...
Forum: Workkamping & Volunteering 01-02-2018, 08:38 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,523
Posted By BillyandKris
We did campground maintenance and hosting for 3...

We did campground maintenance and hosting for 3 summers for a Concessionaire. Got tired of going to same place for summer. We had a home at that time so would go home for winters. Sold the home...
Forum: Workkamping & Volunteering 12-09-2017, 06:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,370
Posted By BillyandKris
Just a little advice

We’re planning to spend winter 2018-19 in Phoenix area—first time. Was looking at reasonably priced Apache Junction RV parks due to it being a bit out of the BIG CITY and more towards Superstition...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 12-03-2017, 09:47 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 38,808
Posted By BillyandKris
Yeah, we're all into downsizing and simplifying...

Yeah, we're all into downsizing and simplifying our life, as much as the world will let you. When you're sitting still it can get small, but when your moving or trying to get into these old...
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