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Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 09-03-2017, 11:30 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,403
Posted By Indy54
Wow, and you're about 2000lbs over your factory...

Wow, and you're about 2000lbs over your factory hitch capacity rating...give or take...completely irresponsible.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-03-2017, 09:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 836
Posted By Indy54
Is it possible that your 12volt house switch got...

Is it possible that your 12volt house switch got turned off accidentally? If not, there are some fuses on your converter box to check. The converter is often located in one of the forward bays.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-03-2017, 02:19 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,693
Posted By Indy54
X2 Absolutely! OP, you will go down lengthy 6%...

X2 Absolutely!
OP, you will go down lengthy 6% grades at 40mph if you're smart. Engage and Let the tow/haul feature shift into the gear that maintains this speed. You will periodically apply stiff...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 09-02-2017, 10:08 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,403
Posted By Indy54
Some older V10 chassis and MH makes have a 3500lb...

Some older V10 chassis and MH makes have a 3500lb hitch capacity limit. You should be sure about this.
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 09-02-2017, 02:03 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,848
Posted By Indy54
108 degrees outside. Partial shade, reflectix on...

108 degrees outside. Partial shade, reflectix on windshield and on all windows on passenger/southwest side of coach. AC's are cycling off and on while maintaining 76 degrees inside..
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 08-30-2017, 11:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 867
Posted By Indy54
Antifreeze

I have some Prestone 50-50 antifreeze. Labeled as "good for any car and light duty truck. Can I put this in my F53? I'm about an inch low in the reservoir. No emergency but wondering if I can top it...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 08-29-2017, 08:12 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,848
Posted By Indy54
Thanks red. Very low humidity here in Plymouth...

Thanks red. Very low humidity here in Plymouth Ca...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 08-29-2017, 06:06 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,848
Posted By Indy54
Oh the Heat!

How well, how much improvement does the reflectix provide in your experience? I ask because I have the electric roller shades on the windshield. One day screen and one black out. When both down they...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 08-28-2017, 07:44 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,848
Posted By Indy54
Thanks barmcd. How many AC's do you have?

Thanks barmcd. How many AC's do you have?
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 08-28-2017, 11:45 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,848
Posted By Indy54
You all are great. Thanks for taking the time to...

You all are great. Thanks for taking the time to advise
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 08-28-2017, 08:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 912
Posted By Indy54
Thanks Sam, sounds like you've been in this...

Thanks Sam, sounds like you've been in this situation.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 08-28-2017, 06:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 912
Posted By Indy54
Oh the heat!

Stuck with a reservation in Plymouth Ca. Heat advisory for the next several days with temps at 105!! I have never parked in 100 degree plus weather. Can my MH handle this? There will be a little...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 08-28-2017, 06:56 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,848
Posted By Indy54
Oh the Heat!

Stuck with a reservation in Plymouth Ca. Heat advisory for the next several days with temps at 105!! I have never parked in 100 degree plus weather. Can my MH handle this? There will be a little...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 08-23-2017, 03:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,694
Posted By Indy54
Arrived in West Yellowstone via highway 191 from...

Arrived in West Yellowstone via highway 191 from Bozeman... Great scenery for the wife but I had to pay attention...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 08-21-2017, 08:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,694
Posted By Indy54
Thanks everyone...appreciate it..

Thanks everyone...appreciate it..
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 08-21-2017, 05:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,694
Posted By Indy54
Highway 191 out of Bozeman MT to West Yellowstone

Never taken this route. Is it an easy ride in a 38' MH w/toad? Any steep grades?
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 08-21-2017, 05:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,332
Posted By Indy54
Thanks Frank..I imagine truckers need this a lot...

Thanks Frank..I imagine truckers need this a lot to jump off I-84 and connect to I-80.. Thanks again...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 08-21-2017, 05:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,332
Posted By Indy54
Thanks, smooth 2 lane.. any steep grades?

Thanks, smooth 2 lane.. any steep grades?
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 08-21-2017, 04:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,332
Posted By Indy54
Thanks Gump..didn't think it was a garden...

Thanks Gump..didn't think it was a garden spot..hahah. It's a means to get to I-80 across NV, over the Sierras and to the Sacramento area..
Just wanted to make sure it didn't have 7% plus grades on...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 08-21-2017, 04:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,332
Posted By Indy54
Highway 93 from Twin Falls ID to I-80

How is this road for a 38' with tow..? Appreciate the input!
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 08-21-2017, 08:53 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 19,220
Posted By Indy54
Have appreciated the helpful updates in this...

Have appreciated the helpful updates in this thread by MTSam and others. We are headed up I-90 tomorrow, 8/22 from, Rapid City SD through billings, butte, Missoula, to Coeur d Alene. DEQ sites from...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 08-20-2017, 12:42 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,716
Posted By Indy54
Thank You Frantz. It looks great...

Thank You Frantz. It looks great...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 08-20-2017, 12:24 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,716
Posted By Indy54
Thanks Jim, do you have a recommendation for a...

Thanks Jim, do you have a recommendation for a nice RV Park? We were looking at Blackwell Island RV park but am still looking around.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 08-19-2017, 07:50 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,716
Posted By Indy54
Deadwood is really kinda cool.. A bit of a...

Deadwood is really kinda cool.. A bit of a tourist trap but they've done a great job with the old town street. Quite a place during the gold rush. Did the Mt Rushmore/Crazy Horse visits. I would...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 08-16-2017, 05:29 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,716
Posted By Indy54
We are in Mitchell SD and will finally be at...

We are in Mitchell SD and will finally be at Elkhorn Ridge RV Campground tomorrow through 8/22.. Weather is looking real good. SD really needed the rain they just got. But it was no fun driving 6...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 08-15-2017, 01:31 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,716
Posted By Indy54
Thanks Jim! We are on the road now but are...

Thanks Jim! We are on the road now but are hunkered down 50 mi north of Waterloo Iowa. Strong storms today along our I-90 route at Sioux Falls and Mitchell SD.. We're gonna let them finish before we...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 08-13-2017, 06:42 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,716
Posted By Indy54
Whoa! Thanks Jim. Hope it holds, but I know it's...

Whoa! Thanks Jim. Hope it holds, but I know it's day to day right now.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 08-12-2017, 07:37 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,716
Posted By Indy54
Bill. Jim. 1bigmess, thanks a lot for responding....

Bill. Jim. 1bigmess, thanks a lot for responding. We will keep our plans. We're coming west on I-90 and will in the Rapid City area for several days until 8/22. I've seen reports of
bad air...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 08-12-2017, 04:28 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,716
Posted By Indy54
Skip. Thanks for the great write up. I've been to...

Skip. Thanks for the great write up. I've been to other ID, MT, WA fire and air quality sites. I need to get better at deciphering them. I have not been to any MOT sites. I'm going to research those...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 08-12-2017, 02:19 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,716
Posted By Indy54
Coeure d Alene and Spokane

Been trying to get some local info on the weather and smoke conditions. Our plan was to be in Coeur d Alene this 8/24. Seems the temps are dropping but I can't tell if the winds have changed to clear...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 08-10-2017, 06:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,000
Posted By Indy54
We are now booked for 5 days at Elkhorn Ridge...

We are now booked for 5 days at Elkhorn Ridge starting 8/18. Doesn't appear to be smokey in the Black Hills area right now. MTsam has provided good local insight regarding further out I-90 into MT....
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 08-09-2017, 02:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,000
Posted By Indy54
How about Elkhorn Ridge RV Park just or I-90 near...

How about Elkhorn Ridge RV Park just or I-90 near Deadwood and Spearfish
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 08-09-2017, 02:08 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 19,220
Posted By Indy54
Anyone ever stay at Elkhorn Ridge RV park just...

Anyone ever stay at Elkhorn Ridge RV park just above Deadwood? Looks nice....
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 08-09-2017, 12:27 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 19,220
Posted By Indy54
Tailgating on Ruebenrays thread here. We will be...

Tailgating on Ruebenrays thread here. We will be in SD around 8/20 this year. Haven't made any reservations. Looking for nice independent parks. Does it make sense to "base" in Rapid City and...
Forum: Boondocking 08-07-2017, 03:25 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,588
Posted By Indy54
Really?

Really?
Forum: Boondocking 08-07-2017, 12:25 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,588
Posted By Indy54
Geeesh, don't think some of the snarky responses...

Geeesh, don't think some of the snarky responses are warranted here. OP was just venting in what I interpreted as a humorous way.
Walmart Corporate invites and encourages RVers to stay the night in...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 08-06-2017, 09:06 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 19,220
Posted By Indy54
Too funny. People will leave town when they hear...

Too funny. People will leave town when they hear you're coming! We are planned to leave next week, taking the same path you're on. Through SD, MT, CDA, and down through WA and OR to the SF Bay Area..
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 08-05-2017, 01:49 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 19,220
Posted By Indy54
Stripe, looks like you're getting a break temp...

Stripe, looks like you're getting a break temp wise in Coeur d Alene? High 80's today with low to mid 90's next week which is hot for them right?
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 08-05-2017, 01:45 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 19,220
Posted By Indy54
Wow, just looking at fire information for that...

Wow, just looking at fire information for that area. There are fires all along I-90 west of Butte. We were really looking forward to this..if I were leaving today, I would have to cancel I think. Our...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 08-05-2017, 01:19 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 19,220
Posted By Indy54
Been enjoying this thread. We head out from...

Been enjoying this thread. We head out from Indianapolis on 8/14 headed straight through I-90, through Coeur d Alene.. will be enjoying badlands and black hills stuff. This route and area have not...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 08-05-2017, 07:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 980
Posted By Indy54
Agree Selah, I bought a $29 antenna with power...

Agree Selah, I bought a $29 antenna with power booster from Frys for my home TV. It just sits in top the tv armoire out of sight and works fantastic. I'm tempted to retrofit this into the coach.
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 08-05-2017, 06:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 980
Posted By Indy54
Little steep..

Little steep..
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 08-04-2017, 08:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 980
Posted By Indy54
This is the style antenna..171727

This is the style antenna..171727
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 08-04-2017, 08:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 980
Posted By Indy54
Mini state antennacraft

This pancake style OTA has gone bad. Grinds and skips when trying to rotate it. When I took the cover off, I noticed that both wires to the outer ring had broken off their soldered connection. No...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-02-2017, 09:23 AM
Replies: 13,638
Views: 2,140,215
Posted By Indy54
Ha ha ha, I guess if you're low on storage, this...

Ha ha ha, I guess if you're low on storage, this is just one of many "what to carry" decisions we make. For me, I will find the room for a compressor. Granted, if I find that I must frequently top a...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 08-01-2017, 08:09 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,392
Posted By Indy54
International Allegro Family Motorhome Michelin discount program

Called the program today to register for this program and got a price for a 255/80R/22.5..
$526. That doesn't seem like a great deal. I've yet to call the tire shop and ask for their best price,...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 07-28-2017, 01:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,355
Posted By Indy54
Will do...

Will do...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 07-27-2017, 03:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 728
Posted By Indy54
Thanks Saddlesore...we really enjoy stopping and...

Thanks Saddlesore...we really enjoy stopping and learning about the ares we are in...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 07-27-2017, 03:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 728
Posted By Indy54
How is highway 97 from Biggs Junction all the way...

How is highway 97 from Biggs Junction all the way to I-5 at Weed?
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 07-27-2017, 03:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 728
Posted By Indy54
Thanks Saddlesore, if the 97, 35, 26, routes are...

Thanks Saddlesore, if the 97, 35, 26, routes are RV friendly, and I see yours is 40', I'd like to take that route..
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