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Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-28-2024, 01:43 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 14,455
Posted By gjbales
Plus, being off the ground slightly and sloping...

Plus, being off the ground slightly and sloping ever so gently, if your hose does have a leak you stand a better chance of noticing the leak, as opposed to it just lying on the ground.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-15-2024, 02:59 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,510
Posted By gjbales
We get on our knees and slowly find that first...

We get on our knees and slowly find that first rung at top and slowly proceed down. I agree -- much harder to come down that go up.
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 02-15-2024, 02:49 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 8,129
Posted By gjbales
I believe all of the replies have been excellent....

I believe all of the replies have been excellent. I would add one more that I leaned quickly when pulling a TT the first time. Always be watchful in your driver side mirror on 4 lane highways when...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 02-02-2024, 11:39 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,075
Posted By gjbales
Been a Dish subscriber for over 20 years. Had...

Been a Dish subscriber for over 20 years. Had DirectTV at a lakehouse that my former boss rented for me on Toledo Bend Lake and didn't like DirectTV at all. When we travel, we do frequent a lot of...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-27-2024, 08:45 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 5,905
Posted By gjbales
Might have been in the "GAS" forum, but he did...

Might have been in the "GAS" forum, but he did mention "older diesel motorhome" -- never mentioned GAS.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-26-2024, 07:07 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 5,905
Posted By gjbales
Very surprised to see all the lower mpg numbers...

Very surprised to see all the lower mpg numbers in the answers. We have a 2015 Thor Palazzo DP, model 36.1 and it measures almost 38 ft. long. We bought it used in 2018. We tow a 2016 4 door Jeep...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-15-2024, 01:41 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,197
Posted By gjbales
What if not traveling for a while

This was a GREAT post and definitely appreciate all the answers and great advice. I do have one question, though. We are in North Louisiana and it is currently 20 degrees, with wind chill about 10....
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 11-21-2023, 07:21 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,990
Posted By gjbales
Good grief -- get a life, or learn how to read...

Good grief -- get a life, or learn how to read the posts. He was comparing traveling time in Teton and all I asked was to explain the comparison a bit more. Geez.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 11-20-2023, 01:29 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,990
Posted By gjbales
As far as the Colter Bay comment -- how far is...

As far as the Colter Bay comment -- how far is "so far every time"? We too are planning a trip to Yellowstone next year some time, and we went camping last week in Northern Arkansas with great...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-30-2023, 08:08 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 10,900
Posted By gjbales
State Farm. Have a good rate (less than $2,200 /...

State Farm. Have a good rate (less than $2,200 / year), but I believe the "bundling" of all our motorized assets (Truck, Jeep, Boat, ATV, Motorhome) along with our residence has a lot to do with a...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 10-27-2023, 01:04 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,697
Posted By gjbales
That sounds about right. I'm sure a lot of other...

That sounds about right. I'm sure a lot of other people have their water intake similar to ours, but all we do is turn the valve from "city" source to "fill fresh water tank." I usually do this...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 10-27-2023, 12:46 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 9,149
Posted By gjbales
Usually between 9 and 10 mpg. I try not to...

Usually between 9 and 10 mpg. I try not to exceed 65 on interstates. A lot better than what we thought we would get when we ventured to a DP from a gasser in 2018.
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 09-14-2023, 02:51 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,564
Posted By gjbales
Sorry but when I google "Dish Outdoors" I get the...

Sorry but when I google "Dish Outdoors" I get the portable TV system with Dish Playmaker or Dish Tailgater. Is there another "Dish Outdoors"?
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 09-14-2023, 02:42 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,564
Posted By gjbales
We have Dish at home also and it costs only $7...

We have Dish at home also and it costs only $7 extra / month to have a receiver in our coach. We use the Dish Wally receiver with the Dish Playmaker portable dome (sorta' like the Tailgater). We...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 09-14-2023, 12:46 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,771
Posted By gjbales
I have always backed in our garage / shed and...

I have always backed in our garage / shed and never thought about driving in forwards. Would be somewhat of a pain, though, since we keep our coach plugged in all the time and our 50 amp service is...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-14-2023, 12:39 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,395
Posted By gjbales
I have to agree 10X. However, KOA is not fancy...

I have to agree 10X. However, KOA is not fancy enough for the prices they charge now at KOAs. We were traveling back home from a long trip two years ago and I was getting tired. Wanted to stop and...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 09-12-2023, 03:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,544
Posted By gjbales
First of all, I am not a Tiffin owner and i do...

First of all, I am not a Tiffin owner and i do not know how the heck I got these emailed to me each week (LOL). No problem, as some issues do pertain to all motorhomes, not just Tiffin.

Anyway,...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 08-11-2023, 08:04 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 6,064
Posted By gjbales
Since we live in the south, most of our traveling...

Since we live in the south, most of our traveling is also in the south during the spring - fall months. And those months down here can experience some rather warm temperatures during those times. ...
Forum: RV'ing Humor & Crazy but True Stories 06-07-2023, 02:50 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,724
Posted By gjbales
A simple "nothing" would have sufficed, or even...

A simple "nothing" would have sufficed, or even no reply at all. Capitalizing and BOLDING "Absolutely Nothing" was kind of a nasty reply. Be nice out there.
Forum: RV'ing Humor & Crazy but True Stories 06-07-2023, 02:47 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,724
Posted By gjbales
Sirrius/XM -- mostly 60's, unless there is an...

Sirrius/XM -- mostly 60's, unless there is an Astros Baseball game on.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-31-2023, 07:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,122
Posted By gjbales
Well do I feel like an idiot. I was dealing with...

Well do I feel like an idiot. I was dealing with another "Dometic" appliance issue when I wrote this post and then realized that we have an Atwood water heater -- not a Dometic. So dumb of me.
...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 05-30-2023, 02:09 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,750
Posted By gjbales
All you have to watch for is if you have too many...

All you have to watch for is if you have too many other smaller electrical items going at the same time, which could push you to the 30A limit. Coffee pots and hair dryers are the worst. Running...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-29-2023, 07:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,122
Posted By gjbales
Water heater not working on Electric

Hi all -- just completed a quick 3 day weekend get-a-way and on our second morning of the trip, we noticed when we woke up that our electricity in our coach had gone off for a few minutes, but came...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-16-2023, 08:43 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,039
Posted By gjbales
Where in the world can you get an oil change on a...

Where in the world can you get an oil change on a Class A motor home for "around $125?" My 1/2 ton chevy oil change costs about $100 - $110 each time. Our diesel Class A would cost about $800 for...
Forum: Full-Timers 04-24-2023, 01:24 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 8,028
Posted By gjbales
Heck we aren't even full-timers and love ours. ...

Heck we aren't even full-timers and love ours. Can't imagine having our coach without one. Used to imagine what it would be like (when our previous coach didn't have one), but now that we have a...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-07-2023, 08:04 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,817
Posted By gjbales
A couple of years ago, we were just walking thru...

A couple of years ago, we were just walking thru the woods behind our campsite at a local state park, and noticed a couple of small pieces of lighter pine -- broken off limbs/logs from fallen pine...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 03-23-2023, 03:51 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 6,440
Posted By gjbales
Always check base plates on tow vehicle prior to...

Always check base plates on tow vehicle prior to hooking up. Plates are usually bolted on and, over time, bolts / nuts can and do come loose. Experienced that once years ago towing Jeep wrangler...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-09-2023, 03:23 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,734
Posted By gjbales
We've had the little Holland Companion grill for...

We've had the little Holland Companion grill for over 20 years now and still love it.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-23-2023, 03:52 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 15,733
Posted By gjbales
Way!! -- Took our 38' DP out west two years ago...

Way!! -- Took our 38' DP out west two years ago for two weeks in Durango, CO, Northern Arizona, and Southern Utah. Averaged the entire trip between 9.5 and 10.5 (even upwards of 11). All the time...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-15-2023, 12:04 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,849
Posted By gjbales
Another update -- one week later and now it is at...

Another update -- one week later and now it is at $3.56 / gallon for diesel at our "new" QT.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-07-2023, 04:38 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,849
Posted By gjbales
Diesel prices update

Hello all. I posted a thread back on 12/5/22 regarding a new Quick Trip convenience store / truck stop which opened up here in West Monroe, LA. They started diesel prices (if I remember correctly)...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-30-2023, 12:49 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 15,428
Posted By gjbales
Although I probably wouldn't do this, I don't see...

Although I probably wouldn't do this, I don't see an issue. I see it a lot -- people in coaches, pulling toad, and pulling golf cart, or boat, or cooker, etc. I think it might be illegal in some...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-27-2023, 10:34 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 10,568
Posted By gjbales
When we purchased our first DP (and only up to...

When we purchased our first DP (and only up to this point), the mid-door on our Palazzo was really something that caught our eye. We liked it so much better than the passenger seat door. One good...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-27-2023, 10:27 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 10,568
Posted By gjbales
Might lose a little bit of linear space there at...

Might lose a little bit of linear space there at the mid-door, but not basement bay, as you gain additional storage under the passenger seat.

Never really thought about accidents with door at...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-12-2022, 12:45 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 11,335
Posted By gjbales
No one said anything about everyone selling at...

No one said anything about everyone selling at exactly the same price. Obviously if I'm looking for a new TV and Walmart is 30% cheaper than Target for the same, exact TV, then of course I would go...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-12-2022, 08:17 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 11,335
Posted By gjbales
Just an update here. The brand new QT lowered...

Just an update here. The brand new QT lowered diesel again to less than $3.80 / gallon and all convenience stores and Pilot and other truck stops nearby have followed suit. I know QT probably...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 12-09-2022, 02:10 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,276
Posted By gjbales
The best paper towel holder we have ever gotten...

The best paper towel holder we have ever gotten for a trailer / motorhome is one that hangs on a cabinet door. I can't remember exactly where we got it (Camping World, Amazon, Ebay??) but here's a...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-07-2022, 06:55 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 11,335
Posted By gjbales
I would like to add an extra comment to our...

I would like to add an extra comment to our original post. In regards to regular gasoline, I see reports that the average per gallon is decreasing and the national average is now somewhere in the...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-05-2022, 09:00 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 11,335
Posted By gjbales
Diesel Prices

Hello all fellow RVers. I know diesel prices have been talked about on and off for quite a while now and I'm pretty frustrated at the latest events here locally. I know the media has said that...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-14-2022, 07:17 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 7,104
Posted By gjbales
Thank you all for the info. Went and filled up...

Thank you all for the info. Went and filled up this past weekend. All makes perfect sense, especially the reminder about being able to run the generator after power failures. In North Louisiana,...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-11-2022, 08:30 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 7,104
Posted By gjbales
Fueling up prior to non-use

Hi all. Hope everyone is unstressed now that the mid-term elections are somewhat over.

Anyway, just have a diesel fuel question. We just came back from a short "long weekend" trip and when we...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 10-20-2022, 03:02 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 12,355
Posted By gjbales
I know a lot of people don't like State Farm and...

I know a lot of people don't like State Farm and complain about State Farm, but if you have all your policies (vehicles, home, boat, ATV's) with them, the discounts are great (assuming you don't have...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 09-29-2022, 03:09 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,612
Posted By gjbales
2nd this. Always a walk around prior to leaving....

2nd this. Always a walk around prior to leaving. And, as Gary says, step back quite a few feet to look at camper from a distance.
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 09-29-2022, 03:01 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,847
Posted By gjbales
We have been Dish Satellite subscribers for...

We have been Dish Satellite subscribers for years, and with a Dish Tailgater, we are able to tie in to our existing subscription for just an extra $7 / month. We had to buy the satellite and...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 09-02-2022, 10:36 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,693
Posted By gjbales
Double that quote.

Double that quote.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-02-2022, 10:34 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,918
Posted By gjbales
Depends. If not so hot and you have an inverter,...

Depends. If not so hot and you have an inverter, why not run inverter and save fuel, assuming your generator uses fuel out of same tank motorhome uses? If hot outside, though, you probably would be...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-31-2022, 10:11 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 10,515
Posted By gjbales
I agree there are too many unanswered questions. ...

I agree there are too many unanswered questions. The article stated that there were "more than 100 minors and young adults in attendance." It didn't say there were over 100 teens. Being a high...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-31-2022, 09:54 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 14,344
Posted By gjbales
It's hard to take every tool you would possibly...

It's hard to take every tool you would possibly need, so I just have in our motorhome an average sized tool box to carry the essentials -- hammer, a few different sizes and types of screwdrivers,...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-11-2022, 07:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 392
Posted By gjbales
Diesel fuel prices with discount

Hi all -- Just curious about diesel prices with TSD discount card (Total Logistics). We have a trip planned next month from North Louisiana to Estes Park, Colorado, and the app I use on my phone to...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-30-2022, 03:13 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 17,858
Posted By gjbales
If you've ever dumped your gray tank, you KNOW...

If you've ever dumped your gray tank, you KNOW that it smells, even though you think it is just shower or dish water. If everyone in a campground dumped their gray, can you just imagine the stench...
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