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Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 12-02-2017, 09:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,027
Posted By Twilightzone
Take hwy 1 north from SC, or go east and pick up...

Take hwy 1 north from SC, or go east and pick up hwy 280.
Then take Hwy 1 north through the west part of SF.
Nothing radical about that drive.

North of Golden Gate. I would just stay on 101...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 11-22-2017, 09:47 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,388
Posted By Twilightzone
Here's a good place to check. One Stop Shop...

Here's a good place to check.

One Stop Shop for Traveler Information (https://oss.weathershare.org/#)

Covers the entire western US.
Pretty good at posting chain requirements too.

Going the...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 11-10-2017, 12:39 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,580
Posted By Twilightzone
Yup... I got the water pump recall on a 2014...

Yup... I got the water pump recall on a 2014 model.
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 11-05-2017, 12:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 881
Posted By Twilightzone
There are a number of diesel stations in Eureka. ...

There are a number of diesel stations in Eureka.
One is on the south end of '101' in Eureka... on the right going south.
'Broadway Gas' good access for a long MH. Used to be a truck stop.
...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 11-04-2017, 05:13 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,990
Posted By Twilightzone
The VIAIR compressors work pretty good... 150...

The VIAIR compressors work pretty good... 150 PSI.
Available on Amazon. VIAIR 300P Portable.
If you buy one, be sure to get an extra hose....
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 11-04-2017, 10:22 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 9,875
Posted By Twilightzone
>"I'm going to do a shotgun...would like a...

>"I'm going to do a shotgun...would like a tactical shotgun with pistol grip and 18.5 inch barrel and possibly adjustable stock...6-9 rounds aboard..12 gauge."

Using a 12 Ga shotgun... you...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 11-03-2017, 05:10 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 9,875
Posted By Twilightzone
12 ga Mossberg shotgun will do fine at close...

12 ga Mossberg shotgun will do fine at close range.
If you're going to shoot grizzly bears... I'd use some er... 'nasty' slugs.

https://www.natchezss.com/media/catalog/product/W/N/WNSSP12.jpg
...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 11-01-2017, 03:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 947
Posted By Twilightzone
What size RV ? List of (my local) RV...

What size RV ?

List of (my local) RV campgrounds in NW and SW Orygun.

Humbug Mountain Orygun. (Nice quiet spaces).
Harris Beach Brookings Orygun (Ocean views on certain sites)
Prairie Creek...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 10-25-2017, 11:42 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,876
Posted By Twilightzone
>"I would look at a 3/4 or one ton SRW GM with...

>"I would look at a 3/4 or one ton SRW GM with the 8.1 engine or Fords V10.
At 5k-7k bucks most will be ran hard and put up wet."

Yup. Should be a good number of 3/4 gas engine trucks out...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 10-20-2017, 06:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,526
Posted By Twilightzone
>"38 to 101 much more scenic." Yup. Good...

>"38 to 101 much more scenic."

Yup. Good way to go.
Forum: Boondocking 10-17-2017, 08:21 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 23,208
Posted By Twilightzone
>"I'd love to try to HF. Will have to see if they...

>"I'd love to try to HF. Will have to see if they would take it back if it didn't work out..."

Got a 3500 watt one. Very pleased with it.
Had a 2k one and a 4K one before... very pleased with em.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-04-2017, 12:11 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,733
Posted By Twilightzone
>"We decided on the TireTraker system for the...

>"We decided on the TireTraker system for the reasons below:"

+1 on that. Easy to use, ez replacement batteries, and good performance.
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 09-27-2017, 04:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 838
Posted By Twilightzone
>"there is a local sausage place that is making...

>"there is a local sausage place that is making our lunches. I hear they are really good, and I will be trying mine soon."

Yup. Currently my favorite is the 'Cowboy Burger'. Onion rings !
Below...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 09-26-2017, 08:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 838
Posted By Twilightzone
>"How is it compared to 199?" IMHO: 101...

>"How is it compared to 199?"

IMHO: 101 North in Orygun is easy. If you've driven 199... 101 shouldn't scare you at all. A few minor grades over the local headlands, nothing 'spooky' 'or twisty'...
Forum: Gear and Product Discussions 09-23-2017, 05:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,445
Posted By Twilightzone
Yup. Mid-range 3,000 watt 'inverter'generators...

Yup. Mid-range 3,000 watt 'inverter'generators with full sound-deadening enclosures.

Been discussed before, but the big '4' are.

Honda & Yamaha - ($2K +-)
Champion - (1K +-)
Predator...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 09-21-2017, 12:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,779
Posted By Twilightzone
There might be a baffle in the tank.

There might be a baffle in the tank.
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 09-21-2017, 12:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,982
Posted By Twilightzone
Tire rating will probably be >> less than the...

Tire rating will probably be >> less than the axle ratings.
See what the max rating for the tires is.
Probably explains the difference. (?)
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 09-19-2017, 08:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,235
Posted By Twilightzone
>"good road,very scenic but be aware of the huge...

>"good road,very scenic but be aware of the huge fire near brookings. so depending on the wind it may be very smokey."

It has started raining now... most of the fires are pretty much out.
Nasty...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 09-19-2017, 07:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,994
Posted By Twilightzone
>"Would this be something I need to use when...

>"Would this be something I need to use when pulling my trailer?"

Depends on the weight of the trailer... and the towing capacity of the vehicle.
What does your trailer weigh... and what vehicle...
Forum: Cummins Engines 09-19-2017, 05:02 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 22,695
Posted By Twilightzone
No diesel additives. Maybe anti-gel if going to...

No diesel additives. Maybe anti-gel if going to a cold place.
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 09-15-2017, 11:59 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,496
Posted By Twilightzone
>"Home Depot rents welders as well as equipment...

>"Home Depot rents welders as well as equipment rental companies. Ive had employees that could weld so I would just rent the equipment so we can do the project."

TIG weld ? Don't want that to...
Forum: Boondocking 09-14-2017, 06:07 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 23,208
Posted By Twilightzone
>"So the next question then is, what brand model...

>"So the next question then is, what brand model of generator do you recommend / endorse?"

Well, I guess take your pick.

$650 for a Predator.
$800 or so... for a Champion.
$2,000 for a...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 09-13-2017, 05:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,755
Posted By Twilightzone
>" Do you think the bumper will support the...

>" Do you think the bumper will support the weight of the cargo rack and the waste tank?"

Unless it was designed for a hitch... most of the TT bumpers are light weight metal.
Putting a load on...
Forum: Boondocking 09-13-2017, 12:53 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 23,208
Posted By Twilightzone
<"The harbor freight 3000-3500 inv gen is 57 db...

<"The harbor freight 3000-3500 inv gen is 57 db at 23 ft...@25 percent load and it really does nor get much louder under load...i have a 24" unit and running this i can bearly hear it from front of...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 09-11-2017, 10:17 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,932
Posted By Twilightzone
>"... extensive testing they took it (5th wheel)...

>"... extensive testing they took it (5th wheel) to the back and "fixed " it. came out and said I should change out my plugs in the truck soon? what they heck?"

Spray the plug contacts...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 09-09-2017, 07:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,992
Posted By Twilightzone
>" either go through Yreka or back up north way...

>" either go through Yreka or back up north way out"

Only... er... 'close' ways out...

Hwy 38 in Orygun... from Reedsport to Drain to I-5
Easy route. RV 2 hours north.

Hwy 199...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 09-08-2017, 05:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,339
Posted By Twilightzone
>"Probably would hit it closer to Ten than Noon...

>"Probably would hit it closer to Ten than Noon regardless."

Yup. Portland traffic... bad in the mornings... bad at noon... bad late afternoon.
If you can hit it from 9-10 am and 2-3 pm you will...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 09-08-2017, 12:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,992
Posted By Twilightzone
>"Any issues with this road in a 40 foot class A...

>"Any issues with this road in a 40 foot class A with a Toad from the coast to Redding?"

I see tons of people with RV's on the road. Big 5th wheels, big class 'A's'.
4 hills to go over on the way...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 09-07-2017, 11:12 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,215
Posted By Twilightzone
>"I recommend Tire Minder brand. Has worked well...

>"I recommend Tire Minder brand. Has worked well for me for years now."

+1 on that.
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 09-05-2017, 11:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,614
Posted By Twilightzone
What trailer? Know the loaded weight? What...

What trailer?
Know the loaded weight?
What brand tires?
Tire size?
Any thing different on the tread patterns?
What speed do you tow?
Do you have a TPMS ?

Mostly it's cheap imported tires......
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 09-04-2017, 06:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,184
Posted By Twilightzone
Lots of (100's of hours) of video on YouTube. ...

Lots of (100's of hours) of video on YouTube.
Good place to start... Long Honeymoon. The Wynns. Keep Your Daydream.
Enjoy.
Forum: Gear and Product Discussions 09-04-2017, 05:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,113
Posted By Twilightzone
>"I remember the days when these were called tips...

>"I remember the days when these were called tips and tricks instead of hacks."

Yup. I was expecting him to hack away at the tank with a... hacksaw.
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 09-04-2017, 01:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,314
Posted By Twilightzone
Other good links... Western US. One...

Other good links...

Western US.

One Stop Shop for Traveler Information (https://oss.weathershare.org/)

California.

QuickMap (https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/)
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 09-04-2017, 01:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,430
Posted By Twilightzone
>"Is highway 101, the one hugging the coastline,...

>"Is highway 101, the one hugging the coastline, ok to travel with my coach and toad. Any comments / input would be appreciated..."

Perfect for your rig... as long as the forest fires are out....
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 09-04-2017, 12:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,956
Posted By Twilightzone
I'm a local. IMHO: Nothing scary on that road. ...

I'm a local. IMHO: Nothing scary on that road.
I've followed a lot of RV's and commercial rigs.
Just go slow... stay in your lane... and use turnouts.

For a bigger RV... now this is a scary...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 09-04-2017, 12:22 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,613
Posted By Twilightzone
>"Anybody know how to calculate GCWR when...

>"Anybody know how to calculate GCWR when shopping online?"

Ford/Chevy/RAM have that (mostly) online.
Need to find out the wheelbase/cab/engine/trans etc to look it up.
(You probably know that.)
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 09-04-2017, 12:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,209
Posted By Twilightzone
>"times it's too "cement like" that the toilet...

>"times it's too "cement like" that the toilet doesn't flush. Yes she eats well, it is a medical condition, due to medications she takes."

(For home)

They used to make 'commercial' toilets...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 09-04-2017, 12:00 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,118
Posted By Twilightzone
>"Thanks, but what about the outside bolts that...

>"Thanks, but what about the outside bolts that bolt the outer leaf spring eyes directly to the hangers?"

No reason you couldn't use 'em... as long as they are proper length and diameter !
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 09-04-2017, 11:54 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,558
Posted By Twilightzone
>"....No torch available so that's a none starter...

>"....No torch available so that's a none starter for me..."

All it needs is an inexpensive propane torch... ($13) doesn't require a big torch (oxy-acetylene. Could probably do it with a heat gun...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 09-04-2017, 11:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,516
Posted By Twilightzone
>" it doesn't take up any room along with 2 1lb...

>" it doesn't take up any room along with 2 1lb propane bottles, just trying to keep stuff to a minimum...comments.."

I carry an LED re-chargable lantern now.
The propane Coleman joins the...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 09-04-2017, 11:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 948
Posted By Twilightzone
Hmmm... don't know if it would work. Would...

Hmmm... don't know if it would work. Would detect air leaks tho.
But they do make lots of (inexpensive) moisture detectors though.
Typically require contact with the material.
...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-03-2017, 12:32 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,325
Posted By Twilightzone
>"I will go and get a heavier duty cord.. ...

>"I will go and get a heavier duty cord..

Pay attention to the wire gauge on the cord.
Lower number = bigger wire = more current capacity.
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 09-02-2017, 11:03 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,558
Posted By Twilightzone
>"They confirmed that the shackle was definitely...

>"They confirmed that the shackle was definitely torn and needed to be replaced."

How old were the rubber bushings? Did they offer to replace them ?
Either that or they should have offered...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 08-31-2017, 08:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 892
Posted By Twilightzone
>"Has anyone taken hwy 20 and what are your...

>"Has anyone taken hwy 20 and what are your thoughts on that route?"

Hwy 20 is fine for RV's.
Lots of slow going through the er... 'cities' along Clear lake.
1 'big' uphill/downhill on the east...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 08-24-2017, 11:49 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,309
Posted By Twilightzone
>"I bought the tireminder brand." ...

>"I bought the tireminder brand."

Tireminder. Works well... didn't need the booster.
Cheaper than the others too.
Forum: Vintage RV's 08-21-2017, 08:40 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,391
Posted By Twilightzone
>"Wild Trail Commercial LT 235/85/R16 M+S...

>"Wild Trail Commercial LT 235/85/R16 M+S straight rib Load range E"

IMHO: Those LT tires are typically rated for 80 lbs max pressure.
Are your tires rated for more? Max pressure should be on...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-19-2017, 05:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,276
Posted By Twilightzone
Good job... it could have turned out a lot worse...

Good job... it could have turned out a lot worse if you hadn't been there.
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 08-16-2017, 05:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 574
Posted By Twilightzone
What are you driving... and when? If it's...

What are you driving... and when?

If it's not too big... Death Valley is a nice visit.
Can stay in Furnace creek or Panamint Springs.

395 to Big Pine. 136... to 190... Beatty joins Hwy 95.
Forum: Vintage RV's 08-16-2017, 04:32 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 767
Posted By Twilightzone
Amazon has lots of RV locks. ...

Amazon has lots of RV locks.

https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=door+locks+for+rv%27s
...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 08-15-2017, 08:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,408
Posted By Twilightzone
>"Easy answer. Arctic Fox 27-5L" IMHO: That...

>"Easy answer. Arctic Fox 27-5L"

IMHO: That trailer is pretty impressive... nice layout.
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