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Posted By George Miklas

Thanks for pointing that out. I missed it too!...

Thanks for pointing that out. I missed it too! Now I'm bummed!!!!!!! That I cut away that cross-member! I'm steaming over it...

Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion

11-27-2022, 01:02 PM

Replies: 9

Views: 720

Posted By George Miklas

You are absolutely correct! I did switch the...

You are absolutely correct! I did switch the frame plates. This is why...

I measured the alignment (19-3/8") multiple times before I drilled the holes for the Rivnuts. After the frame plates were...

Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion

11-27-2022, 10:15 AM

Replies: 9

When is a weight Distribution or Sway Control not helpful?

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Posted By George Miklas

Ken, When I originally counted the 3 cross...

Ken,
When I originally counted the 3 cross members in the tongue, I forgot the plate under the jack. That plate functions as a gusset too. You mentioned a photo to see exactly where the cross member...

Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion

11-26-2022, 10:45 AM

Replies: 47

Views: 4,130

Posted By George Miklas

Many years ago, I worked for a race merchandising...

Many years ago, I worked for a race merchandising company that operated a fleet of 3 FL120 toterhomes with 53' trailers and 2 FL70 straight trucks with 10,000# ball hitch trailers.

I NEVER used...

Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion

11-26-2022, 10:37 AM

Replies: 47

When is a weight Distribution or Sway Control not helpful?

Views: 4,130

Posted By George Miklas

Agreed!

Agreed!

Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion

11-25-2022, 08:39 PM

Replies: 47

When is a weight Distribution or Sway Control not helpful?

Views: 4,130

Posted By George Miklas

Driveaway

The Driveaway contractors who deliver travel trailers to dealerships do not use WDH. The end user (purchaser) might experience different outcomes especially if loaded for long trips.

Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion

11-25-2022, 07:41 PM

Replies: 9

Views: 720

Posted By George Miklas

Reese Dual Cam Installation

I installed my Reese Dual Cam yesterday and did everything according to the manual click here for the manual. (https://www.towingproducts.net/application/support/instructions/n26002.pdf). My Skyline...

Forum: Boondocking

10-10-2022, 05:45 PM

Replies: 15

Places to Boondock near Gettysburg PA

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Posted By George Miklas

I have downloaded the RV Parky app. I love it! ...

I have downloaded the RV Parky app. I love it!

Here's a trip report if anybody is interested...

Day 1: Travel Day

Forum: Boondocking

10-02-2022, 12:33 PM

Replies: 15

Places to Boondock near Gettysburg PA

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Posted By George Miklas

Thank you and very much appreciated. We live in...

Thank you and very much appreciated. We live in Lynchburg, picking up our daughter for the trip in Manassas, then onward up US15 through Frederick.

Forum: Boondocking

10-02-2022, 11:57 AM

Replies: 15

Places to Boondock near Gettysburg PA

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Posted By George Miklas

We need one night boondocking near Gettysburg...

We need one night boondocking near Gettysburg this coming week. We will get into the area around midnight or after, so we have decided to boondock outside Gettysburg.

Need opinions on these...

09-20-2022, 06:18 PM

Replies: 53

CDL Required

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Posted By George Miklas

Thank you "theroc", you have jogged my memory...

Thank you "theroc", you have jogged my memory again.

Some time ago, there was a big issue with over 45' motorhomes in California. The issue was regarding the state placing a length limit of 40 on...

09-20-2022, 12:29 PM

Replies: 53

CDL Required

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Posted By George Miklas

In PA, there is a NCDL Air Brake endorsement.

In PA, there is a NCDL Air Brake endorsement.

09-18-2022, 03:55 PM

Replies: 53

CDL Required

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Posted By George Miklas

I have driven coaches with trailers like your top...

I have driven coaches with trailers like your top photo that did require a class A CDL with P endorsement.

09-18-2022, 01:30 PM

Replies: 53

CDL Required

Views: 5,662

Posted By George Miklas

Me too. When I was 18, I got my first chauffeur's...

Me too. When I was 18, I got my first chauffeur's license. That grandfathered me into my first CDL. Later when I added Passenger and School Bus, I had to go through the entire test process. Then...

09-18-2022, 08:53 AM

Replies: 53

CDL Required

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Posted By George Miklas

On the contrary, CDL requirements are more strict...

On the contrary, CDL requirements are more strict than ever. As of February 2022, anyone registering for the skills test MUST declare the name and FMCR trainer registration number. In other words,...

09-17-2022, 08:59 PM

Replies: 53

CDL Required

Views: 5,662

Posted By George Miklas

No don't bow out. Keep the dialog healthy! ...

No don't bow out. Keep the dialog healthy!

Mr. Moderator, I now yield the floor back to "theroc"

09-17-2022, 08:57 PM

Replies: 42

Views: 3,839

Posted By George Miklas

I have 2 weeks around Christmas. Would you think...

I have 2 weeks around Christmas. Would you think that a December trip would be worthwhile? I'm bound by the academic calendar.

09-17-2022, 06:21 PM

Replies: 53

CDL Required

Views: 5,662

Posted By George Miklas

No matter how you read and interpret the laws...

No matter how you read and interpret the laws there is one thing that remains.... an out-of-control 25,000# U-Haul truck driven by an inexperienced driver WILL cause just as much damage as an...

09-17-2022, 05:11 PM

Replies: 53

CDL Required

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Posted By George Miklas

Excellent information. Thanks for the links!

Excellent information. Thanks for the links!

09-17-2022, 04:48 PM

Replies: 53

CDL Required

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Posted By George Miklas

I will agree with you. The federal law is...

I will agree with you. The federal law is nebulous, and then multiply that nebulon by 50 states, and we have one great big cosmic mess.

This is what I know about Federal and Virginia DOT laws as...

09-17-2022, 03:33 PM

Replies: 53

CDL Required

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Posted By George Miklas

So are you saying that WA state is a state that...

So are you saying that WA state is a state that requires a CDL for motorhomes over 26,001#? and trailers over 10,001# ?

09-17-2022, 03:19 PM

Replies: 53

CDL Required

Views: 5,662

Posted By George Miklas

I have never known a DOT officer to even consider...

I have never known a DOT officer to even consider a manufacturer's GCWR since this is information not included on the VIN plate of the power unit.

But you're most certainly on to a good topic...

09-17-2022, 03:11 PM

Replies: 53

CDL Required

Views: 5,662

Posted By George Miklas

I do not know WA DOT law. But I do know that many...

I do not know WA DOT law. But I do know that many states have an NCDL class B and A especially for folks who are not engaged in business. Like an avid RVer who pulls his 40' 2-car garage behind the...

09-17-2022, 01:56 PM

Replies: 53

CDL Required

Views: 5,662

Posted By George Miklas

You can't pull the wool over the eyes of a DOT...

You can't pull the wool over the eyes of a DOT roadside inspector. They are known to make up laws, and fine drivers with high amounts of money, just on the suspicion that that trailer and track hoe...

09-17-2022, 01:54 PM

Replies: 53

CDL Required

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Posted By George Miklas

In Pennsylvania, iRV2 member Joe-K was required...

In Pennsylvania, iRV2 member Joe-K was required to have a class B Non-CDL to drive his non-commercial, Winnebago Itasca family motor home. The state required that a person with a class B NCDL/CDL or...

09-16-2022, 08:40 PM

Replies: 53

CDL Required

Views: 5,662

Posted By George Miklas

CDL

I still have my CDL-A with Air Brakes and Passenger endorsement with DOT physical card and intend to keep them current. :dance::dance::dance:

If any of all y'all need a licensed and medically...

Forum: RV Systems & Appliances

09-16-2022, 06:40 PM

Replies: 18

Views: 1,289

Posted By George Miklas

:) Thank you, thank you, thank you, to each of...

:) Thank you, thank you, thank you, to each of you who endured my questions, and helped me make the decision and complete the installation.

:) I shopped and asked a lot of questions of the various...

Forum: Mid-Atlantic Region

09-14-2022, 07:41 PM

Replies: 0

Staunton River State Park September 23-25

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Posted By George Miklas

Staunton River State Park September 23-25

If you're in the area and stop by site 38, pull up a chair and sit awhile.

Bring a musical instrument. We love to make music at our campsite.

Forum: RV Systems & Appliances

09-11-2022, 09:38 PM

Replies: 18

Views: 1,289

Posted By George Miklas

Thank you again. I will watch each of these. I...

Thank you again. I will watch each of these.
I am leaning toward the MicroAir to be sure that my 2500 watt will run the AC

Forum: RV Systems & Appliances

09-11-2022, 07:53 PM

Replies: 18

Views: 1,289

Posted By George Miklas

You said exactly what is on my mind (sorta)... If...

You said exactly what is on my mind (sorta)... If spending the bigger money is going to protect my equipment, alright I'll just go with the recommended soft start device. But I have installed a...

Forum: RV Systems & Appliances

09-11-2022, 04:40 PM

Replies: 18

Views: 1,289

Posted By George Miklas

Well first, there are 4 wires on these Soft Start...

Well first, there are 4 wires on these Soft Start units and 2 wires on the hard start capacitor. Will I have to reroute a circuit or two through the box?

as opposed to the simple plug-n-play...

Forum: RV Systems & Appliances

09-11-2022, 11:49 AM

Replies: 18

Views: 1,289

Posted By George Miklas

It sounds like you're sold on it. I'm listening....

It sounds like you're sold on it. I'm listening. Before buying the hard start capacitor, I am gathering more info on the soft start.
Please tell me your installation experience.

Please...

Forum: RV Systems & Appliances

09-10-2022, 08:31 PM

Replies: 18

Views: 1,289

Posted By George Miklas

Thank you for the link. I want to know more. ...

Thank you for the link. I want to know more.

So you have one of the Soft start devices.

Did you install it, or have a dealer install it?

I understand these have four wires instead of the...

Forum: RV Systems & Appliances

09-10-2022, 02:48 PM

Replies: 18

Views: 1,289

Posted By George Miklas

$309 on Amazon...

$309 on Amazon...

Forum: RV Systems & Appliances

09-10-2022, 01:59 PM

Replies: 18

Views: 1,289

Posted By George Miklas

Hard Start Capacitor for A/C

I am looking at the wide selection of Hard Start Capacitors on Amazon. Big differences in price too from $12 to $52. So I need advice from those who have bought and installed the $12 type and if you...

Forum: Mid-Atlantic Region

09-07-2022, 09:01 AM

Replies: 3

Checking in from Central Virginia

Views: 603

Posted By George Miklas

James River State Park (north of Appomattox VA) ...

James River State Park (north of Appomattox VA)
Uwharrie National Park (south of Greensboro NC)
Smith Mountain Lake (West of Lynchburg, VA)

09-05-2022, 01:56 PM

Replies: 42

Views: 3,839

Posted By George Miklas

Thank you for the information. I'll try to stay...

Thank you for the information. I'll try to stay legal for sure.

09-05-2022, 08:41 AM

Replies: 42

Views: 3,839

Posted By George Miklas

I accessed both websites that you linked. I...

I accessed both websites that you linked. I didn't see the verbiage restricting RVs or "house cars." Anyway, there are some beautiful pictures of the parkway system. It's a shame that RVs are...

09-05-2022, 06:52 AM

Replies: 42

Views: 3,839

Posted By George Miklas

So as a matter of fact, I do have a Garmin 785RV....

So as a matter of fact, I do have a Garmin 785RV. But... I understood that the parkways were restricted to commercial traffic. I was unaware that private passenger vehicles pulling a travel trailer...

09-04-2022, 06:58 PM

Replies: 42