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Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 02-22-2020, 01:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 11,181
Posted By Rick A
I use a Yakima roof rack on the truck. Carry 4...

I use a Yakima roof rack on the truck. Carry 4 bikes. Little tough loading heavier bikes, but it is the most secure setup I have had.
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 02-22-2020, 10:19 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 979
Posted By Rick A
Subaru Outback towing mirrors

My parents just bought a teardrop and are towing it with a 2017 Subaru outback. They are looking for towing mirrors but there does not seem to be any specifically for this vehicle. Does anyone tow...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 12-29-2019, 06:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,384
Posted By Rick A
I have the inverer installed and wired and...

I have the inverer installed and wired and everything worked perfectly. I am installing the remote panel but the provided wire is about a foot short. I have a RJ12 cable, but it seems to be wired...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 12-26-2019, 06:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,384
Posted By Rick A
Thanks! Everything is ordered and will be...

Thanks! Everything is ordered and will be installing this weekend. Sounds like it should work for what I want.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 12-24-2019, 09:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,384
Posted By Rick A
Xantrex Freedom XC Battery Charging

I am going to replace my dying converter with the Xantrex Freedom XC 1000W inverter/charger. I understand it has auto switching capabilities but looks like you can turn off the inverter function. I...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-22-2019, 06:43 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,839
Posted By Rick A
Has anyone found any more info on the new Supreme...

Has anyone found any more info on the new Supreme Aire? Been looking at Renegade and Showhauler, but want to see the new Super C from Newmar, but it seems to be super secret. When they introduced the...
Forum: South Central Region 05-01-2009, 12:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,853
Posted By Rick A
Right now it looks like a toss up between RV...

Right now it looks like a toss up between RV Ranch in Burleson, and Tree Tops in Arlington. Any input as to which is more kid friendly? My 14 year old will be staying with me for the summer so that...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 05-01-2009, 12:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,098
Posted By Rick A
Thanks for all the input. I am not so worried...

Thanks for all the input. I am not so worried about winter time, as I have become an expert on that camping in the PA/MD areas for many many years in the dead of winter. I am more concerned with heat...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 04-09-2009, 07:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,098
Posted By Rick A
Year Round Use Improvements

I have 2006 Wildcat 31QBH that I will be starting to use fulltime. I will be not be traveling a lot but using it fulltime in the Arlington TX area because of work. It will be parked at a campground...
Forum: South Central Region 04-09-2009, 07:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,853
Posted By Rick A
Arlington TX Campgounds

Hi All. I am going to be transferring to Arlington TX with my job in the next couple of months. I will be staying in the 5th wheel and need to find a nice quite campground in the Arlington area or...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 02-15-2009, 04:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 13,606
Posted By Rick A
I have had 2 Forest River products, a Rockwood,...

I have had 2 Forest River products, a Rockwood, and now a Wildcat. I have not had any major problems with either one. The service from both my dealer and Forest River have been excellent. I am a...
Forum: South Central Region 02-15-2009, 04:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,452
Posted By Rick A
Hi, as many of you probably remember, we moved...

Hi, as many of you probably remember, we moved here to the wonderful state of Texas last year. Since we still have our home in PA we have been keeping our vehicles registered and insured in PA, but...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-07-2008, 03:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,347
Posted By Rick A
I just recently moved from PA to TX. I drove a...

I just recently moved from PA to TX. I drove a 24' moving truck towing a Durango on a trailer 1,600 miles. The truck was limited at 70 mph. I can tell you I was amazed that the majority of the trucks...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-02-2008, 12:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,650
Posted By Rick A
That would explain some of the motorhomes I have...

That would explain some of the motorhomes I have seen on the road. They are obviousley on there way home after the races.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-02-2008, 11:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,568
Posted By Rick A
It is due to a combination of several things...

It is due to a combination of several things already mentioned. Part of it is due to the new EPA redulations. Part of it is due to supply and demand. When talking about supply and demand, it is not...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 08-02-2008, 11:34 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,490
Posted By Rick A
I have the Remstar Plus M series. I use a small...

I have the Remstar Plus M series. I use a small inverter with a 12V extension cord as my 12V outlet is on the other end of the bedroom. I know it can be used with a 12V cord that you can somewhere...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 07-23-2008, 07:23 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,760
Posted By Rick A
If you look at Lance...

If you look at Lance (https://www.lancecamper.com/2009models/992.html) camper's website, they have a fold down bunk and child restraint. It is a mesh enclosure. I personally think this is the best...
Forum: South Central Region 06-27-2008, 06:28 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,012
Posted By Rick A
Well, I am now in Texas. I got in Tuesday night....

Well, I am now in Texas. I got in Tuesday night. Uneventful trip except for a tire blowout on the car trailer. A quick call to Budget Truck Rental and 45 min later I was back on the road. My hats off...
Forum: South Central Region 05-30-2008, 07:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,419
Posted By Rick A
Alamo Fiesta is where Lisa and the kids have been...

Alamo Fiesta is where Lisa and the kids have been staying. I did look at their RV storage lot when I was there last time. The only thing I didn't like was it is not fenced in or secure. I did find a...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 05-30-2008, 07:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,582
Posted By Rick A
I am guessing they work just like the solar...

I am guessing they work just like the solar powered landscaping lights. They charge during the day using a solar panel and small battery to run the lights at night. The ad does say the solar panel...
Forum: South Central Region 05-29-2008, 01:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,419
Posted By Rick A
Making the final preperations for the move to...

Making the final preperations for the move to Boerne. We will be getting into a house and out of the camper and will need somewhere to store the 5th wheel. Any recommendations on storage in the...
Forum: South Central Region 05-29-2008, 01:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,419
Posted By Rick A
Making the final preperations for the move to...

Making the final preperations for the move to Boerne. We will be getting into a house and out of the camper and will need somewhere to store the 5th wheel. Any recommendations on storage in the...
Forum: South Central Region 05-26-2008, 12:26 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,012
Posted By Rick A
Well, it is now official. I have set a date of...

Well, it is now official. I have set a date of 6/23 to leave for the Hill Country. We have decided to stick with the original plan and will be settling in in Boerne. I leave the 23rd with the moving...
Forum: South Central Region 04-30-2008, 07:18 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,012
Posted By Rick A
Thanks for the information. We are still in the...

Thanks for the information. We are still in the looking part of the decision making process. I will agree that it sounds like for us, we would be better suited to the hill country life. The final...
Forum: South Central Region 04-27-2008, 02:46 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,012
Posted By Rick A
At the risk of everyone thinking we have no idea...

At the risk of everyone thinking we have no idea what we are doing, I now need opinions on the Houston area. Again, we are looking for suggeations for fmaily friendly areas with excellent schools and...
Forum: South Central Region 04-01-2008, 02:09 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,012
Posted By Rick A
Luckily I have a very smart wife who did all the...

Luckily I have a very smart wife who did all the research up front. She narrowed it down to Boerne and her being there now is proving she made a good choice. I was able to get down there last month...
Forum: South Central Region 03-31-2008, 03:40 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,012
Posted By Rick A
Thank you everyone for your input. HR at work got...

Thank you everyone for your input. HR at work got back to me today and there are no finance positions at our Dallas locations. So we are back to the original plan in Boerne. Not the worst thing in...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-27-2008, 03:41 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,489
Posted By Rick A
When we arrive and are parking, the kids either...

When we arrive and are parking, the kids either stay in the truck or are sitting at the picnic table so we know where they are at all times. The wife is always in my view, and I too will not backup...
Forum: South Central Region 03-24-2008, 04:28 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,012
Posted By Rick A
Looking on Realtor.com, seems like we will be a...

Looking on Realtor.com, seems like we will be a ble to get more bang for the buck in Rockwall than Boerne. I can tell you this, we will be able to get much more house for our money than we could...
Forum: South Central Region 03-24-2008, 08:15 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,012
Posted By Rick A
As I am not familiar at all with Dallas I do not...

As I am not familiar at all with Dallas I do not know what area it is in. I know the address is 10000 North Central Expressway, Suite 1315
Dallas, TX 75231. One area I have looked at is Rockwall...
Forum: South Central Region 03-21-2008, 07:57 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,012
Posted By Rick A
Hi all! Haven't gien an update lately on the...

Hi all! Haven't gien an update lately on the move. Lisa and the kids are still at Alamo Fiesta and loving being in Texas. I am still here in cold PA https://irv2.infopop.cc/images/sad.gif. I just...
Forum: South Central Region 03-21-2008, 07:57 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,012
Posted By Rick A
Hi all! Haven't gien an update lately on the...

Hi all! Haven't gien an update lately on the move. Lisa and the kids are still at Alamo Fiesta and loving being in Texas. I am still here in cold PA https://irv2.infopop.cc/images/sad.gif. I just...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-19-2008, 02:53 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,731
Posted By Rick A
Well, here is my take on it. Gas and oil supplies...

Well, here is my take on it. Gas and oil supplies are at 15 year highs and demand is down 1% from the same time last year. We are already using less fuel and prices are still going up. This goes...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 03-15-2008, 04:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,742
Posted By Rick A
Well, a warrenty is only as good as the company...

Well, a warrenty is only as good as the company that puts it on the box. Luckily, working with my dealer, Forest River, and Thetford, a new toilet is on its way. So all should be well again in about...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 03-13-2008, 03:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,768
Posted By Rick A
When I was towing a 30' TT I had the Reese dual...

When I was towing a 30' TT I had the Reese dual cam setup. It work great. I could honestly say it towed as well as my 5th wheel. Since the dual cam is the only setup I have used for a TT I can't...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 03-13-2008, 03:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,742
Posted By Rick A
Well, unfortunately I am not willing to foot the...

Well, unfortunately I am not willing to foot the bill for a new one out of my pocket and should not have to on a 2 year old camper. I have been working with Forest River, Thetford, and my dealer and...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 03-10-2008, 08:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,742
Posted By Rick A
Okay, I have had nothing but problems with the...

Okay, I have had nothing but problems with the toilet in our '06 Wildcat 31QBH. It is the Thetford style lite model. I have now gone through 1 water valve, 2 drive arms, 2 cables, we have never been...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 03-10-2008, 08:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,742
Posted By Rick A
Okay, I have had nothing but problems with the...

Okay, I have had nothing but problems with the toilet in our '06 Wildcat 31QBH. It is the Thetford style lite model. I have now gone through 1 water valve, 2 drive arms, 2 cables, we have never been...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 03-10-2008, 07:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,754
Posted By Rick A
I would agree that with that size trailer you...

I would agree that with that size trailer you will want weight ditribution and sway control. I have used the Reese dual cam on my last travel trailer and it worked wonderfully. I relly like the fact...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-08-2008, 06:33 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,525
Posted By Rick A
What no one seems to be focusing on here is the...

What no one seems to be focusing on here is the economy. The fed seems to have no idea on how to deal with the currrent state of the economy and is making decisions based on past slowdowns and is...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 03-07-2008, 08:29 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,838
Posted By Rick A
Are your batteries fully charged and have you...

Are your batteries fully charged and have you tried it with the camper plugged in? If your batteries are low you will not have enough juice to run the motor. You may also want to post this on...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-06-2008, 08:17 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,778
Posted By Rick A
Also make sure to read all the posts about the...

Also make sure to read all the posts about the states that are cracking down on this practice. It has been abused to the extent that states are taking long hard looks at this and are pursuing people...
Forum: Just Conversation 03-05-2008, 03:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,029
Posted By Rick A
Hi Gary, Sorry to hear of your loss. After...

Hi Gary,

Sorry to hear of your loss. After my divorce, I did a lot of camping alone and with my young son as well as with friends. It was very refreshing for me to get away from everything and get...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 03-04-2008, 08:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,338
Posted By Rick A
HOSS2, welcome to IRV2.com. I tow a Wildcat 31QBH...

HOSS2, welcome to IRV2.com. I tow a Wildcat 31QBH with a 2005 F-250 V-10, 4X4, 4.10 rear. I am close on GVWR but not over, and well within my GCVWR. The truck does a great Job towing the trailer....
Forum: Expandables, Hybrids, & Lightweights Discussion 02-28-2008, 08:14 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 33,147
Posted By Rick A
A few years back I towed a Rockwood 2710...

A few years back I towed a Rockwood 2710 ultralite 5th wheel with a 1/2 ton Dodge. It handled the trailer just fine. I don't think Rockwood builds the 7 1/2 ft wide trailers anymore, but they do have...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 02-22-2008, 04:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,508
Posted By Rick A
My first 5ver was a Forest River Rockwood. I was...

My first 5ver was a Forest River Rockwood. I was very happy with the trailer for it's purpose, an ultra lite to be towed with a 1/2 ton pickup. I have been very happy with Forest River and am on our...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 02-22-2008, 03:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,043
Posted By Rick A
If you can not find a slide out tray that would...

If you can not find a slide out tray that would work, you could consider the plastic storage containers that can be stacked.
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 02-04-2008, 03:32 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,182
Posted By Rick A
Thanks everyone for the help. I will let you all...

Thanks everyone for the help. I will let you all know next week how it goes. Sounds like it is a fairly easy repair. Unfortunately A&E's documentation seems to be a little lacking.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-04-2008, 03:28 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,098
Posted By Rick A
I would absolutely agree it is the owners,...

I would absolutely agree it is the owners, moderators, & members. I know of no other site that the owners and moderators are as active in keeping the site on track and friendly as here. The only...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 02-03-2008, 08:13 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,182
Posted By Rick A
it is an A&E 8500 awning.

it is an A&E 8500 awning.
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