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Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 01-21-2022, 08:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,242
Posted By Hurricane-TX
I always wait until I need to boost the starting...

I always wait until I need to boost the starting battery before replacing it.
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 01-21-2022, 10:18 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 13,649
Posted By Hurricane-TX
To the OP, I am sorry that you duped by the...

To the OP, I am sorry that you duped by the scientific community. Like so many things in modern society, there is money to be made with the mass hysteria known as climate change. You fell for it...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-20-2022, 10:44 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 12,670
Posted By Hurricane-TX
Average retail for your coach is around $130K. ...

Average retail for your coach is around $130K. The vehicles the dealer has in mind have a MSRP of $107K. You are leaving at least $23K on the table. Have the dealer pay all title and document fees...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 01-20-2022, 10:32 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,534
Posted By Hurricane-TX
No idea about the nav system as I don't and wont...

No idea about the nav system as I don't and wont use one but 1500 miles in three days is pushing it.
Forum: COVID-19 RVing Discussions 01-18-2022, 09:44 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,474
Posted By Hurricane-TX
I haven't had a single campground ask for proof...

I haven't had a single campground ask for proof of anything related to covid and we have traveled to a lot of places. But then again, we have avoided states like California and New York as well as...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 01-18-2022, 07:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,616
Posted By Hurricane-TX
Do a search on youtube and watch some of the...

Do a search on youtube and watch some of the engine swap projects. Most of them are pretty lengthy and extremely complicated.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-17-2022, 10:24 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 14,844
Posted By Hurricane-TX
First post that makes any sense to me. But...

First post that makes any sense to me.

But also, if one was really concerned about the amount of fuel used and it's effect on anything then one would not be using a recreational vehicle. Just...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 01-16-2022, 09:25 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 6,100
Posted By Hurricane-TX
I agree, this person got ripped off by Camping...

I agree, this person got ripped off by Camping World. I'd bet if they threatened to walk away CW would have blinked.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 01-16-2022, 07:07 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 12,657
Posted By Hurricane-TX
For what it's worth, we only travel 200 to 250...

For what it's worth, we only travel 200 to 250 miles a day, regardless of route. Some times it's on the interstate, sometimes it's on state highways. We like to see what's out there and often find...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 01-16-2022, 04:54 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 6,100
Posted By Hurricane-TX
Another vote for loan versus cash from retirement...

Another vote for loan versus cash from retirement funds. It just doesn't make sense to use my money for a depreciating asset.
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 01-15-2022, 08:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 911
Posted By Hurricane-TX
I've ordered lenses from both Amazon and etrailer.

I've ordered lenses from both Amazon and etrailer.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-13-2022, 07:34 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 20,999
Posted By Hurricane-TX
My feelings also. You can not just walk into a...

My feelings also. You can not just walk into a dealer and drive out a trucker but the same can not be said for RVers.
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 01-13-2022, 03:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 655
Posted By Hurricane-TX
I don't understand the question. No one drives...

I don't understand the question. No one drives the toad, it's towed.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-13-2022, 11:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 652
Posted By Hurricane-TX
Measure the tread depth and see if the are...

Measure the tread depth and see if the are wearing faster. Like others, I change the oil and rotate tires on the dinghy every 5,000 miles.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-13-2022, 11:31 AM
Replies: 263
Views: 36,568
Posted By Hurricane-TX
Gas mileage is a ridiculous thing to calculate...

Gas mileage is a ridiculous thing to calculate for a recreational vehicle as most folks do it wrong. Anyway, if cost is a concern, my real work cost per day is $100.00 and that's with my Hurricane...
Forum: Solo RV'ers 01-12-2022, 08:32 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 9,145
Posted By Hurricane-TX
If I was a solo traveler I would go camper van. ...

If I was a solo traveler I would go camper van. Lots of info on van builds on youtube and the van can be stealthy. There are a lot of resources on the internet to support the whole van dweller...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 01-12-2022, 03:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 449
Posted By Hurricane-TX
I tow a 2021 Kia Soul manual behind the...

I tow a 2021 Kia Soul manual behind the Hurricane. I used a Blue Ox base plate. It is real simple, key off but not out and trans in neutral. I only have about 7500 miles of towing but no...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 01-10-2022, 05:47 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 10,037
Posted By Hurricane-TX
Every time I see or hear of some new RV feature...

Every time I see or hear of some new RV feature or the app that runs it I imagine that cartoon movie wall-e. In the movie, humans floated on chaise lounges and did every thing via a computer...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-10-2022, 09:18 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 12,135
Posted By Hurricane-TX
Back to the OP, I have seen videos on youtube...

Back to the OP, I have seen videos on youtube with people modifying hitches to carry all manners of things while towing.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-09-2022, 05:56 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 10,536
Posted By Hurricane-TX
No way I would ever go back to a trailer. I had...

No way I would ever go back to a trailer. I had two smaller class c's that allowed me to use them for sight seeing as well as camping. Went to a 30 footer with toad and camping was easy as pie. ...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-07-2022, 09:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,049
Posted By Hurricane-TX
I look at it as the opposite of driving the RV is...

I look at it as the opposite of driving the RV is the summer heat. Run the generator and heater like we do with the A/Cs in the summer.
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 01-05-2022, 05:17 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 19,078
Posted By Hurricane-TX
If a supplier or manufacturer is raising the...

If a supplier or manufacturer is raising the price after a signed order is placed I would think the attorneys general of the states involved would like to know. I bet when Tiffin or Newmar order...
Forum: Forum 101 | Announcements | Forum Concerns 01-05-2022, 05:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,252
Posted By Hurricane-TX
There are more adds per page then there is useful...

There are more adds per page then there is useful information on this forum. But the saying goes, you get what you pay for and I don't pay anything.
Forum: Electric RVs and EV Charging 01-05-2022, 04:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 727
Posted By Hurricane-TX
I saw that article on Yahoo. So does a...

I saw that article on Yahoo. So does a $105,000.00 pickup that hauls 300 pounds less than a $20,000.00 Ford Maverick hybrid really make sense?
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 01-05-2022, 04:20 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,814
Posted By Hurricane-TX
I'm a bit of a luddite, tell me why I need an app...

I'm a bit of a luddite, tell me why I need an app to know if my surge protector is working? If the power goes out, I still have to check the circuit breaker on the campground pedestal. Since I use...
Forum: RV Industry Press 01-04-2022, 08:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,488
Posted By Hurricane-TX
If Tiffin was a going concern, they would never...

If Tiffin was a going concern, they would never have sold out to Thor. Face it, Tiffin was in trouble and the family decided to cut and run while the business was still worth something. Sure, one...
Forum: Forum 101 | Announcements | Forum Concerns 01-01-2022, 06:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 596
Posted By Hurricane-TX
Think of all the things that can and do go wrong...

Think of all the things that can and do go wrong with an RV and it's associated systems. Now think about someone with no skin in the game operating said RV during a systems malfunction. Simple...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 12-31-2021, 05:47 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,814
Posted By Hurricane-TX
They have a lifetime warranty. They have...

They have a lifetime warranty. They have replaced two for me that were damaged by water intrusion. Their customer support is exceptional.
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 12-30-2021, 04:00 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 8,034
Posted By Hurricane-TX
So if the consensus is that all routing via an...

So if the consensus is that all routing via an app or gps should be checked prior to taking it, why not just use a paper map?
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-29-2021, 12:01 PM
Replies: 432
Views: 27,431
Posted By Hurricane-TX
I guess I didn't realize that America has gone so...

I guess I didn't realize that America has gone so far down the crapper. To all the folks that think this guy should be set free and driving the roads, I'll pray for you and your loved ones but will...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 12-29-2021, 11:57 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 7,367
Posted By Hurricane-TX
I have a laptop that I use for doing PC type...

I have a laptop that I use for doing PC type stuff. I use open office from Apache for productivity type stuff. It is free and more potent that Office. It is an open source program. I use a...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 12-27-2021, 03:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,482
Posted By Hurricane-TX
That's what I was thinking.

That's what I was thinking.
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 12-27-2021, 10:10 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 10,971
Posted By Hurricane-TX
Reading this thread is quite disturbing. First...

Reading this thread is quite disturbing. First it seems like the once great state of Texas is hiring idiots to work at the testing centers and more importantly, it seems like a lot of RV...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 12-27-2021, 10:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,120
Posted By Hurricane-TX
Buy a new plug on Amazon and move along.

Buy a new plug on Amazon and move along.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-26-2021, 04:39 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 28,414
Posted By Hurricane-TX
I think this is the closest to the truth. They...

I think this is the closest to the truth. They are like a pyramid scam. They make a lot of their profit via the first time buyer or club member. They rely on the number of new buyers/members being...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 12-25-2021, 08:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,350
Posted By Hurricane-TX
We sold ur last toad via Carvana.

We sold ur last toad via Carvana.
Forum: New Member Check-In 12-23-2021, 03:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 643
Posted By Hurricane-TX
Welcome to the forum. I would suggest you also...

Welcome to the forum. I would suggest you also join the Thor Forums so you can find out all the things that will plague your new coach.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-23-2021, 02:56 PM
Replies: 287
Views: 22,434
Posted By Hurricane-TX
When I joined this forum I was 'retired' from the...

When I joined this forum I was 'retired' from the USAF 'but working' to afford the new RV, new car, new golf clubs, new fishing poles, etc.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-22-2021, 07:43 PM
Replies: 432
Views: 27,431
Posted By Hurricane-TX
There is no proof of experience on this or any...

There is no proof of experience on this or any other forum. Just random faceless 'experts' that know better than the other random faceless 'experts'. The truth in this case is the jury listened to...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-22-2021, 03:16 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 8,615
Posted By Hurricane-TX
We usually leave between 9 and 10 in the morning....

We usually leave between 9 and 10 in the morning. That lets rush hour or school buses time to get off the road. We stop for lunch between 12 and 1. Then end the day between 3 and 4. We have found...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-22-2021, 01:46 PM
Replies: 432
Views: 27,431
Posted By Hurricane-TX
Too many posts to read them all, but this was not...

Too many posts to read them all, but this was not an accident. An accident would have been if he had a blowout and the gator hit another motorist damaging the vehicle. Or maybe he hit an animal on...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-21-2021, 08:36 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 13,346
Posted By Hurricane-TX
So the tire shop charges me $5.00 per tire. The...

So the tire shop charges me $5.00 per tire. The tires are sent to a recycler who probably pays the tire shop by the pound as if they were raw materials. The recycler processes the tires into...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-18-2021, 11:53 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 13,346
Posted By Hurricane-TX
Right now, in the here and now, all you naysayers...

Right now, in the here and now, all you naysayers of selling used RV tires all admit that used RV tires have value in the market for agricultural/industrial uses. I did not read a single post where...
Forum: RV LIFE Trip Wizard - Trip Planner Topics 12-17-2021, 09:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,366
Posted By Hurricane-TX
Huh

Huh
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-16-2021, 09:30 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 13,346
Posted By Hurricane-TX
I don't think any state that has vehicle...

I don't think any state that has vehicle inspections will fail a motor home based on the age of the tires. I could be wrong, but never heard of it on this or other forums. Another point is there...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-16-2021, 09:11 PM
Replies: 304
Views: 16,302
Posted By Hurricane-TX
When the government stops providing tax breaks to...

When the government stops providing tax breaks to manufacturers and purchasers of electric vehicles and said electric vehicles hold their own, sales wise, I may think about a hybrid pick up.
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 12-15-2021, 09:36 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,925
Posted By Hurricane-TX
Whatever you buy, I would advise against a...

Whatever you buy, I would advise against a Chromebook. They lack the functionality of a true PC.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-14-2021, 10:32 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 9,381
Posted By Hurricane-TX
I have been with GEICO since 1981. Every time I...

I have been with GEICO since 1981. Every time I think they have increased the rate to an unacceptable level I shop around for new quotes. Where I live, no other company has beaten their rates, ever.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-14-2021, 10:25 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,810
Posted By Hurricane-TX
That is not completely true. Lots of truckers...

That is not completely true. Lots of truckers still use pre DEF trucks to avoid the complications and problems associated with the systems. Youtube is full of trucker videos and they complain about...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 12-09-2021, 06:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,055
Posted By Hurricane-TX
Towing a full sized truck behind a short coach is...

Towing a full sized truck behind a short coach is not an ideal set up. Are you sure the movement of your tow bar at the receiver is the cause of your towing issue?
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