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Fitness: Working out while RV'ing
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Virginia Mason Sports Medicine Clinic, Seattle...
Virginia Mason Sports Medicine Clinic, Seattle started me on resistance tubes decades ago and is still near daily routine.
Budget approach, red & grey/white tube stock can be bought small bulk...
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Knowing operational envelope of weights &...
Knowing operational envelope of weights & measures is best method of planning & learning RVing.
Cautious defensive driving to learn rig & get comfortable is another good next step.
Eventually,...
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Inexpensive trailer tug
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Would a front receiver hitch add enough...
Would a front receiver hitch add enough maneuverability for your needs?
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More than half throttle and 2wd will spin wheels...
More than half throttle and 2wd will spin wheels far too easily.
I have manual 4wd shifter and always briefly pop into 4wd for firm take offs, just to keep cart behind the horse.
Takes about...
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Given that you research a lot and budget is issue...
Given that you research a lot and budget is issue plus this is first RV purchase cycle and you're young as in there'll be future RV's...
Shop charge for working on old iron same as new iron.
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2006 last of the 5.9's is possible best diesel...
2006 last of the 5.9's is possible best diesel spend.
All tow/haul/cruise/exhaust brake electronics factory integrated.
All emission systems for the era work reliably, I test in Seattle, never...
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Best practice for steep downhill freeway grade
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After couple thousand tow miles, sample check...
After couple thousand tow miles, sample check transmission oil, various send-in kits available.
For few $$ and small effort you can have lab accurate spot on proof if all is good.
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Setting aside brand loyalty and allowing...
Setting aside brand loyalty and allowing performance arguments to be a wash, in line 6 cylinder diesel easily outlasts V-8 diesel.
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Backing up any rig.
Rig steering wheel, left hand at 9:00, right hand at 3:00.
Raise left hand, trailer goes left, raise right hand, trailer goes right.
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