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Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion
05-16-2021, 03:30 PM
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Truthful Payload Article
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6,946
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BrassPlayer
Reminds me of when I had some spare time and...
Reminds me of when I had some spare time and already had my truck, I popped into a Ford dealer and some young whippersnapper came out to "help" me. I said I wanted an F150 with a payload of 3000...
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5th Wheel Discussion
05-16-2021, 03:19 PM
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Looking for advice... (Full time 5er living)
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7,181
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BrassPlayer
After reading about mold problems that people...
After reading about mold problems that people found in insulation, before buying I'd do some research on which rigs had that problem even with proper maintenance, because Maryland is very high...
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Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion
05-16-2021, 03:15 PM
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Help finding a tow vehicle
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7,324
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BrassPlayer
I wonder about your need for crew cab over xtra...
I wonder about your need for crew cab over xtra cab...my F150 heavy duty payload (2600#)/towing package has the xtra cab and that is HUGE back there. If you haven't sat in one, you should because it...
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Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion
05-13-2021, 10:32 PM
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Can I pull this with an F-150
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9,714
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BrassPlayer
Edit: I didn't mention that this was an XLT extra...
Edit: I didn't mention that this was an XLT extra cab with 8' bed....not evn slightly squirrely on the road. Drives much bigger than a "regular" F150. And that TT was very light, probably less than...
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Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion
05-13-2021, 03:21 PM
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59
First Time Driving with TT - VERY SCARED!!
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6,432
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BrassPlayer
If your tow vehicle and what you are towing are...
If your tow vehicle and what you are towing are close to the same length, it is MUCH harder than if the towed is quite a bit longer than the tow vehicle. If they are close to the same length or the...
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iRV2.com General Discussion
05-13-2021, 03:12 PM
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Lesson Learned - Do not rely on USPS
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6,810
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BrassPlayer
Good friend works for USPS, and oh boy do I get...
Good friend works for USPS, and oh boy do I get the stories. Someone "higher up" will decide on the "best way" to do something, with zero experience doing that thing, and an edict will come down that...
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Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion
05-13-2021, 03:04 PM
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Can I pull this with an F-150
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9,714
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BrassPlayer
I have a 2014 F150 with heavy duty towing...
I have a 2014 F150 with heavy duty towing package, payload sticker says 2600+ pounds. TT weight was about 3000lbs. Probably less than 500# load in it because I traveled with empty water and...
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Navigation, Routes & Roads
05-13-2021, 02:56 PM
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Travel through NYC on I95
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13,880
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BrassPlayer
In June of 2016 I went from Charlottesville VA to...
In June of 2016 I went from Charlottesville VA to Albany, NY, and I chose to go WAY around NYC. Up through Binghamton. I still ended up on the Penn pike for a while, and they had one lane closed off;...
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iRV2.com General Discussion
05-13-2021, 02:50 PM
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50 Amp Question
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14,785
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BrassPlayer
I live in Tucson and if I had ANY way to get out...
I live in Tucson and if I had ANY way to get out for the summer, that is, if I had a TT or a 5th wheel or a motor home, I would go elsewhere. I lived three summers in a small TT on Mt Lemmon and it...
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iRV2.com General Discussion
05-09-2021, 04:17 PM
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General RV loan document fraud
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29,277
Posted By
BrassPlayer
Oh, I had a doozie with La Mesa in Tucson. They...
Oh, I had a doozie with La Mesa in Tucson. They advertised they had got a "deal on some new RVs that they were passing on to the customer." Being still a bit naive and wanting a class C, I went and...
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Travel Trailer Discussion
05-06-2021, 04:51 PM
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Travel Trailer Quality?
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12,698
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BrassPlayer
I had a 2012 Camplite that I lived in for 3.5...
I had a 2012 Camplite that I lived in for 3.5 years, because I had nowhere to go after a moldy house made me ultra-sensitive to mold. It had a metal roof, aluminum floors, rather an industrial look,...
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Tiffin Owner's Forum
05-02-2021, 04:54 PM
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123
Brand New 2021 Tiffin - that is un-drivable.
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29,210
Posted By
BrassPlayer
This thread and others like it have completely...
This thread and others like it have completely convinced me that if I want to travel all over the country, I need to buy a commercial van and outfit it myself in spartan manner with things I can...
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Entegra Owner's Forum
03-28-2021, 03:15 PM
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65
Sterilization of fresh water tank
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BrassPlayer
Has anyone used chlorine dioxide? Some cities use...
Has anyone used chlorine dioxide? Some cities use it to purify their water, and those cities tend to win clean water awards. It is also safe to ingest in proper dilution and is used by some people in...
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Newmar Owner's Forum
03-28-2021, 03:11 PM
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55
Do you think Newmar ( Matt Miller ) is reading IRV2 forum
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11,376
Posted By
BrassPlayer
I have always voted with my wallet; seems the...
I have always voted with my wallet; seems the only logical thing to do when uncaring is the culture, below the dollar. The real problem arises when there is NOTHING out there that is worth my...
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Class A Motorhome Discussions
03-28-2021, 03:05 PM
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Is this a 'good' thing?
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16,865
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BrassPlayer
I do wish you had a video. It could keep me...
I do wish you had a video. It could keep me entertained for quite a while.
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Alpine Coach Owner's Forum
03-28-2021, 03:02 PM
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66
What a MESS!!
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10,984
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BrassPlayer
I'll just point out that "hand tight" when you...
I'll just point out that "hand tight" when you are 35 can be quite different from "hand tight" when you are 65 or 70, and it will feel the same. As a small female, I have always "hand tightened" my...
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Travel Trailer Discussion
03-07-2021, 02:51 PM
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42
Under 3,500lb is a minefield for a newbie!
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13,337
Posted By
BrassPlayer
I don't have the experience others here have, but...
I don't have the experience others here have, but the experience I do have is towing a Camplite 16', which was in the 3000# range, with an F150 with heavy duty payload and towing capacity. So payload...
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iRV2.com General Discussion
03-04-2021, 05:24 PM
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45
Don't make the Same Mistake as I did
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7,651
Posted By
BrassPlayer
Oh you beat me to it....I defiantly agree.
Oh you beat me to it....I defiantly agree.
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iRV2.com General Discussion
02-25-2021, 05:37 PM
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139
Poll:
Theft at a Campground....
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20,844
Posted By
BrassPlayer
Tent camping at the north rim of the Grand...
Tent camping at the north rim of the Grand Canyon, in the 1990s. We had put the Coleman stove in the tent and went for a hike. We got back, the tent zipper was up about 8" and the connector from the...
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iRV2.com General Discussion
02-21-2021, 04:36 PM
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115
Negotiating Advice Please
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20,085
Posted By
BrassPlayer
What I ran into (and I ended up not buying at...
What I ran into (and I ended up not buying at all) was not being able to find a broker like I use to buy cars. The local broker I use to buy my cars gives me a price that lines up with the lower end...
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Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion
02-18-2021, 02:55 PM
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53
Trailer backing practice/tips?
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8,243
Posted By
BrassPlayer
I learned quite young to back up a trailer;...
I learned quite young to back up a trailer; backed up boat trailers for years. No big deal until I bought my TT and then I could not back the thing up without having it jackknife. I finally found out...
Forum:
Outdoors RV Owner's Forum
02-11-2021, 02:53 PM
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73
Very Scary!
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24,374
Posted By
BrassPlayer
I've not bought an RV since I sold my Camplite...
I've not bought an RV since I sold my Camplite travel trailer, because they all seem to have wood in them, lousy construction, and then get moldy in places you can't see. The fix? Completely solid...
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Class A Motorhome Discussions
01-31-2021, 02:49 PM
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104
Can I live in a MH parked in RV park never leave?
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16,576
Posted By
BrassPlayer
Maybe someone else has said this; but in Tucson...
Maybe someone else has said this; but in Tucson we have an in-city mobile home park that is owner-occupied only, and sometimes used ones come up for sale. Monthly rent is $215 or so, they have their...
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Class B Motorhome Discussions
10-21-2018, 06:20 PM
Replies:
160
I think I'll check in over here...
Views:
19,455
Posted By
BrassPlayer
I haven't read all of the replies but wanted to...
I haven't read all of the replies but wanted to say it sounds like tremendous fun. As an engineer, I understand the drive. I will put in why I stopped tent camping though, which I was reminded of...
Forum:
MH-General Discussions & Problems
10-05-2018, 11:21 AM
Replies:
85
How many hours/miles in one day is it realistic to travel if sharing driving
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13,840
Posted By
BrassPlayer
With this many pages of comments I doubt anyone...
With this many pages of comments I doubt anyone is reading now, but anyway. I took a solo 6000 mile travel trailer road trip with just 67 year old, 100# me, and my way of doing it was go 300-350...
Forum:
Just Conversation
09-13-2018, 06:17 PM
Replies:
62
My buyer wants to use bank financing.
Views:
9,460
Posted By
BrassPlayer
I am a member of Hughes FCU and they are a...
I am a member of Hughes FCU and they are a legitimate and well liked credit union. Assuming you are actually dealing with Hughes FCU, they are real and on the up and up.
Forum:
Tiffin Owner's Forum
09-02-2018, 06:58 PM
Replies:
77
Tips for first time drivers
Views:
13,838
Posted By
BrassPlayer
One thing I have not seen mentioned in terms of...
One thing I have not seen mentioned in terms of fatigue is ear plugs. Even on long car trips, it makes a HUGE difference in my fatigue level if I wear ear plugs. Constant road noise is a stressor and...
Forum:
5th Wheel Discussion
08-27-2018, 10:57 PM
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15
Considering a 5th wheel....
Views:
2,200
Posted By
BrassPlayer
Well, I've got stuff to think about; thanks for...
Well, I've got stuff to think about; thanks for all the input. By full timing, I was really thinking of getting a piece of land and putting up a roof structure to park the thing under, because I am...
Forum:
5th Wheel Discussion
08-21-2018, 08:22 AM
Replies:
15
Considering a 5th wheel....
Views:
2,200
Posted By
BrassPlayer
It has the heavy duty payload/towing package...
It has the heavy duty payload/towing package (2600# payload capacity.) The only thing i can't put on it is what I bought it for, which is a truck camper. (Expensive learning experience because I...
Forum:
5th Wheel Discussion
08-19-2018, 07:43 PM
Replies:
37
2" riser for new trucks?
Views:
5,442
Posted By
BrassPlayer
Funny i just posted days ago about hearing not to...
Funny i just posted days ago about hearing not to buy a particular 5th wheel because it would have to be shimmed up to work with my F150. Everybody on that post gave a big Duh, we never heard of...
Forum:
5th Wheel Discussion
08-15-2018, 07:27 PM
Replies:
15
Considering a 5th wheel....
Views:
2,200
Posted By
BrassPlayer
Considering a 5th wheel....
....for full timing for about a year. I lived for 3.5 years, in a 16 foot TT that I moved every six months, so to me a 5th wheel could be a bit of a mansion in comparison. My 8 foot bed F150 truck...
Forum:
Travel Trailer Discussion
07-26-2018, 05:13 PM
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69
Single woman buying 1st TT
Views:
10,266
Posted By
BrassPlayer
I just wanted to comment that I lived for 3.5...
I just wanted to comment that I lived for 3.5 years in a 2012 Livin Lite 16DB. I have a health problem with mold, and I bought that trailer because of its lack of wood. Aluminum floor, aluminum and...
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iRV2.com General Discussion
06-21-2017, 11:54 PM
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16
Me and a cat, roomy AND cheap
Views:
1,884
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BrassPlayer
Well, that was a year ago. Perhaps I should turn...
Well, that was a year ago. Perhaps I should turn them in to Winnebago. But....if I "accuse" the dealer of something (selling demos/rentals as new,) I would not know how to approach Winnebago...
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iRV2.com General Discussion
06-20-2017, 07:41 AM
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16
Me and a cat, roomy AND cheap
Views:
1,884
Posted By
BrassPlayer
I've considered a Travato but unfortunately a...
I've considered a Travato but unfortunately a year ago when I was shopping and had actually cut a check for a class C, the local dealer pulled a bait-and-switch on me and presented me with a...
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iRV2.com General Discussion
06-19-2017, 09:11 AM
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16
Me and a cat, roomy AND cheap
Views:
1,884
Posted By
BrassPlayer
Love the cat pictures...friends of mine lived...
Love the cat pictures...friends of mine lived full time in an Airstream while they traveled as musicians with Phantom of the Opera. They had a cat that was loose in the tow vehicle, and rode on the...
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iRV2.com General Discussion
06-18-2017, 08:54 AM
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16
Me and a cat, roomy AND cheap
Views:
1,884
Posted By
BrassPlayer
Me and a cat, roomy AND cheap
A year ago I did a 6000 mile trip with my truck hauling my travel trailer. While, then at 67 and 100 pounds dripping wet, I was proud that I did it all alone without running into anything I could not...
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Class B Motorhome Discussions
11-04-2016, 11:49 AM
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9
Who makes what I want?
Views:
2,028
Posted By
BrassPlayer
Thanks for the info about Sprinter chassis. I...
Thanks for the info about Sprinter chassis. I thought if it was badged something else, it was something else. I can't afford an Airstream though. I"ll take a look at the others.
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Class B Motorhome Discussions
11-03-2016, 08:46 AM
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9
Who makes what I want?
Views:
2,028
Posted By
BrassPlayer
Thanks, that however appears to be built on a RAM...
Thanks, that however appears to be built on a RAM chassis with a gas engine. I was specifically looking for the Sprinter chassis with a diesel engine.
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Class B Motorhome Discussions
10-16-2016, 03:55 PM
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9
Who makes what I want?
Views:
2,028
Posted By
BrassPlayer
Who makes what I want?
I'm looking for a lightly used class B on a Sprinter chassis with a diesel. But....two other requirements are a non-ducted AC and an exhaust fan in the bathroom. I am trying to find out who makes...
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