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Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 03-21-2024, 03:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 711
Posted By Vibeman
Thank you for the great info Solo2, as I write...

Thank you for the great info Solo2, as I write this I am logged into the weak WIFI of our park using my Winegard router/booster and it is working. It has taken me most of the day, many trips up the...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 03-21-2024, 05:21 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 838
Posted By Vibeman
Thank you Mark, that is just what I am looking...

Thank you Mark, that is just what I am looking for!
-Ken
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 03-20-2024, 07:11 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 711
Posted By Vibeman
[QUOTE=Solo2;6732403] The easiest method to...

[QUOTE=Solo2;6732403]
The easiest method to setup the Winegard 2.0 if you have some knowledge of basic router configuration is to use the built in interface from the modem and not attempt to use the...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 03-15-2024, 09:06 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 838
Posted By Vibeman
Thank you all for the replies and suggestions. I...

Thank you all for the replies and suggestions. I guess this stretch just doesn’t have much in the way of places to stay overnight. I may have to rethink my route and timing. At least we are not on...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 03-14-2024, 07:27 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 838
Posted By Vibeman
Overnight parking I-40 east of Little Rock

We are heading home in a week or so and I am doing some planning. Does anyone have a suggestion for a free, safe, overnight “dry campsite” along I-40 between Little Rock AR and West Memphis AR? ...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-23-2024, 05:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 761
Posted By Vibeman
My experience, fwiw: I have a 2020 class A on a...

My experience, fwiw:
I have a 2020 class A on a Ford F-53 chassis. Front axle weight is 6200# fully loaded. While I would not say it was a terrible ride I still felt the OEM shocks were not...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 12-01-2023, 06:18 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,131
Posted By Vibeman
I have RVI temperature/pressure sensors on my...

I have RVI temperature/pressure sensors on my Ford F-53 chassis with stock steel wheels and stock steel valve stems. I have to remove the wheel simulators first but then by trial and error I found...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 11-14-2023, 01:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,184
Posted By Vibeman
Thanks for your suggestion, I do use a 100w light...

Thanks for your suggestion, I do use a 100w light bulb in the compartment when on shore power and it has always been adequate. That is why I figured a 12v 100w heater would be enough while traveling...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 11-13-2023, 02:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,184
Posted By Vibeman
Thanks for your reply NXR but I guess I did not...

Thanks for your reply NXR but I guess I did not make myself clear enough. It only takes us 2-3 days to travel to a warm enough latitude where I feel I would not need to run supplemental heat in the...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 11-13-2023, 08:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,184
Posted By Vibeman
Thanks for the suggestion. I did consider pads...

Thanks for the suggestion. I did consider pads but because of the exposed supply line I wanted to keep the surrounding area warm too. Plus the fact that this will only be used for a few nights a...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 11-13-2023, 05:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,184
Posted By Vibeman
12v heater for wet bay

We have a class A motor home and live in Michigan. We typically travel south after Christmas. In previous years we have departed Michigan with the water system fully winterized, carrying jugs of...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-09-2023, 05:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 844
Posted By Vibeman
I had one on my F-53 and removed it because of...

I had one on my F-53 and removed it because of the behavior you mention. It is normal to feel that resistance when turning the steering wheel off of center. As mentioned above it is a spring loaded...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 03-29-2023, 04:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 770
Posted By Vibeman
You will have to run co-ax cable from the...

You will have to run co-ax cable from the satellite dish to the Wally receiver. The Wally requires 120v ac power.
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 03-08-2023, 05:21 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,356
Posted By Vibeman
Thanks for all the replies. We drove US-98...

Thanks for all the replies.
We drove US-98 yesterday from Gulf State Park (in Alabama, not Florida as I said in my original post) and spent the night in Ho-Hum RV Park on Carrabelle Beach in...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 03-06-2023, 07:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,356
Posted By Vibeman
Thanks for the tip. We called Ho-Hum last week...

Thanks for the tip. We called Ho-Hum last week but they were full. Tried again today and they had a cancellation that fit our trip so we booked it. Even got a pull through.
Rocky’s was our...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 03-04-2023, 12:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,911
Posted By Vibeman
We just drove that section of I-10E on Thursday...

We just drove that section of I-10E on Thursday starting in Winnie TX. Still many rough sections, narrow lanes, and much construction until well east of Beaumont. Some good sections too. Overall...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 03-04-2023, 11:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,356
Posted By Vibeman
Boondocking along US-98 on the Florida gulf coast

This may be a long shot but here goes:

We will be staying in Gulf State park in Florida this weekend leaving Tuesday morning and we will have two days to get to St Augustine. I would like to...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-20-2023, 05:25 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 11,574
Posted By Vibeman
Here is my interesting anecdote regarding oil...

Here is my interesting anecdote regarding oil change intervals. I worked in a high volume V-8 engine plant for a major Detroit auto manufacturer. The engine had a 100,000 mile warranty and (I...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-14-2023, 06:21 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,821
Posted By Vibeman
If you are traveling in mountainous areas you...

If you are traveling in mountainous areas you might want to check your tire pressure. It will change significantly depending on your elevation and that will affect handling, including wandering.
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 02-14-2023, 05:38 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,155
Posted By Vibeman
Thanks. Yes, that park was also recommended to...

Thanks. Yes, that park was also recommended to us by family but with the same caution about difficulty in getting a spot. I would love to tour the USS Alabama!
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 02-14-2023, 05:31 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,155
Posted By Vibeman
Thanks for that recommendation, I have always...

Thanks for that recommendation, I have always used Google Maps for planning. We are camped now with my B-I-L and he uses Trip Wizard and loves it so he talked me into giving it a try. I just signed...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 02-14-2023, 05:19 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,155
Posted By Vibeman
Thanks for the tip, I think he was just heading...

Thanks for the tip, I think he was just heading me in the right direction on a good road.
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 02-14-2023, 05:10 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,155
Posted By Vibeman
Thanks for the suggestions, I find Civil War...

Thanks for the suggestions, I find Civil War history very interesting. We drove the Natchez Trace from Nashville TN to Jackson MS two years ago, that is the kind of driving I really enjoy!
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 02-14-2023, 05:03 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,155
Posted By Vibeman
Thank you, we have family in St Augustine and...

Thank you, we have family in St Augustine and have been there many times. You are right, it is a great city!
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 02-14-2023, 05:00 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,155
Posted By Vibeman
Thank you, that is good info!

Thank you, that is good info!
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-12-2023, 06:31 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,062
Posted By Vibeman
If you have reasonably short, brass valve stems...

If you have reasonably short, brass valve stems they will transfer some heat to the sensor from the rim, which will get warm from the tire. I use the temp readings as a relative indicator. If you...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 02-10-2023, 05:51 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,155
Posted By Vibeman
Thanks for that suggestion, I will look into it!

Thanks for that suggestion, I will look into it!
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 02-06-2023, 07:58 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,155
Posted By Vibeman
Thank you for your suggestions and advice, Paul. ...

Thank you for your suggestions and advice, Paul.
US-90 sounded pretty interesting until I saw it goes right through Houston, Beaumont, Lafayette, New Orleans and Mobile. I’m looking for a more...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 02-06-2023, 06:57 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,155
Posted By Vibeman
Thanks, I use that method frequently.

Thanks, I use that method frequently.
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 02-06-2023, 06:50 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,155
Posted By Vibeman
I’ve never eaten crawfish, but I’ll try almost...

I’ve never eaten crawfish, but I’ll try almost anything once. Thanks for the suggestion!
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 02-06-2023, 06:05 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,155
Posted By Vibeman
Thanks, this sounds good, I’m interested,

Thanks, this sounds good, I’m interested,
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 02-05-2023, 06:56 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,155
Posted By Vibeman
I have not used TX35 but it has been recommended...

I have not used TX35 but it has been recommended to me by others, thanks. I want to try it sometime.
We come down to TX from MI and always give Houston a wide berth. We winter near McAllen and...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 02-05-2023, 06:17 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,155
Posted By Vibeman
Thank you everyone for the replies. I will be...

Thank you everyone for the replies. I will be working out my route in the next 3 weeks and will investigate these suggestions!
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 02-04-2023, 07:25 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,155
Posted By Vibeman
Texas to Florida avoiding Interstate hwys

We will be leaving RGV in south Texas on 3-1-23 and traveling to St Augustine FL. We have 8 days to get there. We want to mostly avoid interstates and large cities so we want to go east somewhere...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-02-2023, 05:40 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,455
Posted By Vibeman
I have a 2020 Thor Hurricane bought almost new by...

I have a 2020 Thor Hurricane bought almost new by me in late 2019. I waxed the entire coach, decals included, with Nu-Finish in the summers of 2020 and 2021. My rig is stored in a shed that...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 01-29-2023, 08:44 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,181
Posted By Vibeman
When my 2020 Thor was new it wandered a LOT. I...

When my 2020 Thor was new it wandered a LOT. I bought a Safe- T-Plus and installed it myself. It didn’t help much. I later found out my kingpins had never been greased! After greasing the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-29-2023, 08:24 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,828
Posted By Vibeman
Tire threads, like engine oil threads, generate a...

Tire threads, like engine oil threads, generate a lot of responses. I like reading these and getting a feel for the range of thinking on a topic. I want to add my recent experience to this thread...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 01-03-2023, 11:01 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,954
Posted By Vibeman
I am a Ford retiree and I have a contact within...

I am a Ford retiree and I have a contact within the company who is very familiar with the Escape electrical systems. I sent him your comment and asked for his response, here it is:

"I compared...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 01-03-2023, 04:54 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,954
Posted By Vibeman
I installed the e-trailer rear light diode kit on...

I installed the e-trailer rear light diode kit on my 2021 Escape 1-1/2 years ago. All lights are still functioning. Maybe they changed something for 2022 model year.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-03-2023, 04:41 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,201
Posted By Vibeman
I guess I was oversimplifying and I wasn’t very...

I guess I was oversimplifying and I wasn’t very clear. When plugged in to shore power and parked in my storage shed I don’t turn off any circuit breakers and I don’t unplug anything inside. I leave...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-31-2022, 05:39 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,201
Posted By Vibeman
I store my motor home in an unheated shed...

I store my motor home in an unheated shed connected to shore power and I just leave everything on like most others do. One thing I would add is to go inside your rig often and check the charge...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-31-2022, 05:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 967
Posted By Vibeman
I have a Hurricane 29m with outdoor kitchen. On...

I have a Hurricane 29m with outdoor kitchen. On my model the floor under the outdoor sink is never walked on or even loaded with anything. If I was you I would repair the leak and then give the...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 12-25-2022, 04:26 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,101
Posted By Vibeman
We have a 2021 Escape Hybrid 2wd with Roadmaster...

We have a 2021 Escape Hybrid 2wd with Roadmaster base plate/tow bar and RVI brake and RVI towed battery charge system. 13,150 driving miles and 7,500 towed miles. It still has the small oem battery...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-04-2022, 04:05 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,354
Posted By Vibeman
This post caught my eye because last spring a...

This post caught my eye because last spring a raccoon climbed up my ladder and got on the roof. I knew how he got up there by his little muddy paw prints. He walked all over the roof but didn’t do...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-25-2022, 03:49 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 9,466
Posted By Vibeman
We have a 30’ class A Thor on the Ford gas...

We have a 30’ class A Thor on the Ford gas chassis. We’ve had some problems, but nothing “unusual” for a low end MH. I really like the leg and elbow and head room in the cab, and especially the...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 11-16-2022, 02:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 617
Posted By Vibeman
My 30a coach is similar to yours, if I plug an...

My 30a coach is similar to yours, if I plug an electric heater into any of the outlets then I can't run much of anything else because all outlets are on that one circuit. My microwave oven, however,...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 11-14-2022, 04:59 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,812
Posted By Vibeman
My coach had braided extensions on when I bought...

My coach had braided extensions on when I bought it. They were very handy and never leaked. I added TPMS sensors last year and one of the inside dual sensors started to leak while I was driving. ...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 11-06-2022, 02:44 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 940
Posted By Vibeman
If they had some kind of problem with starting...

If they had some kind of problem with starting the generator after service and had to crank it a lot it could drain the batteries.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 10-29-2022, 05:55 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,341
Posted By Vibeman
I just bought two of them last month, seemed like...

I just bought two of them last month, seemed like a good deal to me. Over 1800 reviews with 78% at 5 stars. How is that horrible?
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 10-22-2022, 06:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 726
Posted By Vibeman
Ok, too many coincidences here. My drivers side...

Ok, too many coincidences here. My drivers side inside dual was leaking and got hot too. Although it was the RVI sensor itself that was leaking. The tire was getting hot but the sensor didn’t show...
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