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Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-01-2023, 02:51 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 10,598
Posted By PLDieter
The initial question suggested a slight...

The initial question suggested a slight difference of opinion between husband and wife. Someone saw that and immediately thought "argument!" I guess not everyone's marriage is the same, huh?
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-01-2023, 02:46 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 10,598
Posted By PLDieter
Since your fresh tank is sanitized, I suggest you...

Since your fresh tank is sanitized, I suggest you get an "RO Buddie" filtering system. It's very inexpensive, and works from the water pressure from city water OR your built-in pump. It produces...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-04-2022, 10:39 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 12,590
Posted By PLDieter
There's one nontoxic method, but it's a little spendy

Purogene water purifier is totally nontoxic and doesn't add a taste, either. It works for possible toxins as well as bacteria.

...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-04-2022, 10:29 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 12,590
Posted By PLDieter
The question asked for methods without poison.

The question asked for methods without poison.
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 11-24-2022, 03:48 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,491
Posted By PLDieter
:dance::dance::dance: I currently have...

:dance::dance::dance:


I currently have hotspots from all three of the major mobile networks. They all have their dead spots. I spent the summer in a very remote hollow in Wisconsin and internet...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 11-10-2022, 03:20 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,203
Posted By PLDieter
:dance::banghead::dance: The truth is...

:dance::banghead::dance:


The truth is that NOBODY KNOWS for sure what might happen. If you are able to leave a trickle of water running through your pipes, they are unlikely to freeze in the...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 11-10-2022, 03:13 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,611
Posted By PLDieter
No, a touchscreen is not necessary for Windows...

No, a touchscreen is not necessary for Windows 11. It's almost indistinguishable from Windows 10, which is only slightly different from Vista and subsequent iterations. The differences are almost...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-16-2022, 03:31 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 13,377
Posted By PLDieter
Ironically, Those services are all socialistic...

Ironically, Those services are all socialistic organizations that function within our capitalist society.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-16-2022, 03:12 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 13,377
Posted By PLDieter
Probably "You're under arrest," followed by a...

Probably "You're under arrest," followed by a scolding and a sentence for contempt of court. Judges, courts, (and frankly your fellow citizens) have little patience for scam artists or people seeking...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-10-2022, 06:55 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 14,975
Posted By PLDieter
I took a plug in to the hardware store. Every...

I took a plug in to the hardware store. Every fitting I tried, the plug BARELY started, and then I would have had to force it to get it screwed in. It seemed like I would have almost certainly done...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-10-2022, 06:51 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 14,975
Posted By PLDieter
I actually glued on a plastic "ledge" strip that...

I actually glued on a plastic "ledge" strip that diverts the water.:dance::dance::dance:
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-09-2022, 05:03 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 14,975
Posted By PLDieter
Thanks SO much for getting back to me on this...

Thanks SO much for getting back to me on this ancient thread! I went in to the hardware store and found a number of brass fittings that are the right diameter, but they all seem to have a different...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-05-2022, 08:45 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 14,975
Posted By PLDieter
In my case, the metal threads got messed up from...

In my case, the metal threads got messed up from my attempts to dig out the broken pieces of nylon. I think, anyway. I do like your idea, but I think I'll stick entirely with the brass and skip the...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 09-02-2022, 09:29 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 7,079
Posted By PLDieter
I live in my 5th wheel full time. I have the...

I live in my 5th wheel full time. I have the Tundra with the factory tow package. I absolutely LOVE IT! I researched it on the Consumer Reports website, and it had the top customer satisfaction...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 05-12-2022, 03:14 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,016
Posted By PLDieter
This is a reasonable solution, however,...

This is a reasonable solution, however, everything I've heard lately is that dealers/service people are running MANY months behind in getting things done. I imagine someone with a bit of skill at...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 05-12-2022, 03:10 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,016
Posted By PLDieter
You probably think you are a really nice person....

You probably think you are a really nice person. You are a scold who is heaping abuse on someone who is in a crisis. Have you ever lost a loved one? Has your life ever simply exploded on you? It...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 05-12-2022, 02:51 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,487
Posted By PLDieter
I think having the "potable vs. non-potable"...

I think having the "potable vs. non-potable" water setup is fairly rare. More commonly, it's a matter of old, corroded, lead-infused, or otherwise sub-standard plumbing and water sources. I wouldn't...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 05-08-2022, 02:48 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,574
Posted By PLDieter
Vise grips, (or offset pliers) WD-40 and duct...

Vise grips, (or offset pliers) WD-40 and duct tape! Yeah, I know that's cheating - I picked THREE.
Forum: RV'ing Humor & Crazy but True Stories 05-01-2022, 03:26 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 9,028
Posted By PLDieter
Q: How did the punk rocker cross the road? A:...

Q: How did the punk rocker cross the road?
A: Stapled to a chicken!
Forum: Full-Timers 04-17-2022, 03:38 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,336
Posted By PLDieter
I used Escapees for a while. It's cool because...

I used Escapees for a while. It's cool because they will open and scan your mail, on request, and toss out any junk mail you want them to.


I needed to keep my domicile in a specific state,...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 04-03-2022, 03:13 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,512
Posted By PLDieter
It's not a big deal, but I prefer to wait until...

It's not a big deal, but I prefer to wait until the last moment to hitch up. My tow vehicle is also my personal ride, and there always seems to be last minute things coming up that I'd rather not...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-20-2022, 03:10 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 9,179
Posted By PLDieter
After the initial bleach purifying treatment,...

After the initial bleach purifying treatment, which I always rinse three times with fresh water, I add "Purinize" which is available for about fifteen bucks on Amazon. It's chlorine-free and utterly...
Forum: Just Conversation 03-06-2022, 03:38 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 15,043
Posted By PLDieter
I disagree. If a company has an internal problem...

I disagree. If a company has an internal problem with the way they manage their business, it is wholly unacceptable for them to condescendingly dump that problem on the public. They are irritating,...
Forum: Just Conversation 03-06-2022, 03:33 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 15,043
Posted By PLDieter
I think this actually might be illegal (depending...

I think this actually might be illegal (depending on the state.) It's probably just another one of those things they continue to get away with because people are too timid to complain or report them....
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-27-2022, 03:29 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 10,131
Posted By PLDieter
A much faster method is to open up all the taps,...

A much faster method is to open up all the taps, the shower, and keep the flusher open on the commode. Then turn on the water pump, and it will send all the cold water into the grey tanks. Obviously,...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 01-30-2022, 04:37 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 10,022
Posted By PLDieter
Sleep number beds are fully modular, which means...

Sleep number beds are fully modular, which means you can just find the spare parts you need and replace the bad ones. Ebay has a HUGE selection of sleep number parts for very affordable prices....
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-16-2022, 04:09 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,651
Posted By PLDieter
We tend to be looking for sites for stays of 3-6...

We tend to be looking for sites for stays of 3-6 months at a time. I use google, but when I run into vacancy issues, I found that going a bit further down the search page is great, plus there are...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 01-13-2022, 03:42 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 11,389
Posted By PLDieter
I've had excellent results with this one: ...

I've had excellent results with this one:
Slime 40063 Elite Heavy-Duty Tire Inflator. It runs about fifty bucks on Amazon.
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 01-02-2022, 02:54 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 7,371
Posted By PLDieter
Chromebooks use a different operating system from...

Chromebooks use a different operating system from Windows. I believe it's called "Chromium" and is somewhat similar to Android. If you are not highly computer-literate and are used to Windows, you...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 01-02-2022, 02:42 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 13,745
Posted By PLDieter
Your Verizon account probably throttles hotspot...

Your Verizon account probably throttles hotspot data at some point, which precludes streaming, etc. There are numerous offers on eBay for AT&T 100% unthrottled, unlimited data for around a hundred...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 12-26-2021, 03:21 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 10,957
Posted By PLDieter
I apologize that I don't have an exact figure,...

I apologize that I don't have an exact figure, but at one point I had a total of 150 GB of hotspot data per month and I ran out quickly. You can find resellers on EBay that have REAL unlimited,...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-23-2021, 03:56 PM
Replies: 432
Views: 27,439
Posted By PLDieter
Yes. This is truly the Dunning-Krueger effect in...

Yes. This is truly the Dunning-Krueger effect in action. What's worse, I suspect it was done this way to establish precedents so they can do it to more people in the future. I smell a scam by the...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 12-05-2021, 03:17 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 7,375
Posted By PLDieter
That "instant open" deal is a setting you can...

That "instant open" deal is a setting you can adjust.:facepalm::banghead::dance:
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 12-05-2021, 03:14 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 7,375
Posted By PLDieter
If you haven't been hacked, hit with ransomware,...

If you haven't been hacked, hit with ransomware, or spied on with XP or Vista, it's just sheer luck. Those OS's are BOTH really vulnerable to security risks. In fact, that's the main reason for most...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 12-05-2021, 03:12 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 7,375
Posted By PLDieter
Try right-clicking on the file. I think it will...

Try right-clicking on the file. I think it will show you "open in location" or something. Otherwise, yes, you can change settings in Windows Explorer to show more of the pathway. :dance::dance::dance:
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 12-05-2021, 03:06 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 7,375
Posted By PLDieter
Just recently upgraded from 10 to 11. Ho hum....

Just recently upgraded from 10 to 11. Ho hum. Other than a few minor cosmetic differences, I don't see any huge improvements. The jump from 7 to 10, however is a bit more dramatic, but I suspect...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-03-2021, 02:11 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,045
Posted By PLDieter
Yes, plus you'd have to buy the cable, so almost...

Yes, plus you'd have to buy the cable, so almost five hundred bucks!!? Nah, I don't think so! You just happened to get a bad one - it's highly unlikely that it will ever happen that way...
Forum: Just Conversation 11-28-2021, 03:14 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 5,353
Posted By PLDieter
Born and raised in a "small" city, Madison,...

Born and raised in a "small" city, Madison, Wisconsin. It was 126,000 in 1960, and didn't grow all that much until recently (now about 250K) It was both the Capital of Wisconsin, and the home of the...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 11-25-2021, 02:50 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 12,273
Posted By PLDieter
T-Mobile was a lot worse, two years ago. They...

T-Mobile was a lot worse, two years ago. They have improved dramatically since then.:dance::dance::dance:
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 11-25-2021, 02:44 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 12,273
Posted By PLDieter
T-Mobile has improved somewhat, but still some...

T-Mobile has improved somewhat, but still some dead spots in rural areas. Verizon has always been too much of a PITA for me to want to deal with. AT&T has best coverage overall, and if you buy your...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 11-14-2021, 08:01 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 10,162
Posted By PLDieter
That is lucky! We store our 5th wheel for...

That is lucky! We store our 5th wheel for $50/month, plus $50 more for the tow vehicle, but it's outdoors and way out in DeForest. :dance::dance::dance:
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 11-11-2021, 10:44 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,665
Posted By PLDieter
So? It hauls 10,500# with ease. I don't...

So?


It hauls 10,500# with ease. I don't get hung up on numbers like that, when the vehicle simply performs better than anything else. :dance::dance::dance:
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 11-11-2021, 06:54 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,665
Posted By PLDieter
I haul a Winnebago Voyage 5th wheel with very...

I haul a Winnebago Voyage 5th wheel with very similar specs to the one you are getting. I did a LOT of research, including checking with Consumer Reports before buying a truck. The ratings on The...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-21-2021, 08:59 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 10,597
Posted By PLDieter
You don't mention your age or any health...

You don't mention your age or any health conditions. If a 380-mile trip was a "piece of cake" for you, then your schedule sounds fine. Just remember that you will be making a LOT of fuel stops, so...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-21-2021, 08:54 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 7,438
Posted By PLDieter
Yes

This is also true of Walgreen's, CVS, Costco, etc. Any chain like that will be networked on the same computer system and can access your records right away.


One caveat - if any of your...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 09-26-2021, 05:23 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 8,041
Posted By PLDieter
Nothing finer than a Toyota Tundra with a factory...

Nothing finer than a Toyota Tundra with a factory tow package. Towing capacity is 10,500 pounds, and Consumer Reports shows it as FAR better in all categories, durability, cost of repairs, customer...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 09-16-2021, 03:39 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 10,529
Posted By PLDieter
If you get a Toyota Tundra with the factory tow...

If you get a Toyota Tundra with the factory tow package, it's rated for 10,500 pounds. I added adjustable air suspension on the back, and gas shocks in front, which allows me to handle a little extra...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-16-2021, 03:22 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 6,648
Posted By PLDieter
No, there's really only one polite thing to do....

No, there's really only one polite thing to do. Must I say it aloud? MYOB!


If you don't want to be in their background, you are well within your rights to ask them to please retake the shot...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 09-12-2021, 04:05 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,631
Posted By PLDieter
I can only tell you what I went with after doing...

I can only tell you what I went with after doing extensive research online. I already knew that I wanted a 5th wheel, preferably a fairly large one.


I first researched towing vehicles. When I...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 09-12-2021, 03:49 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 17,417
Posted By PLDieter
Arizona is probably more affordable than Florida....

Arizona is probably more affordable than Florida. Having lived in Phoenix, and Casa Grande AZ for several years, I chose to do my snowbirding differently. Yuma and Quartzsite are lovely places with...
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