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Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-15-2022, 08:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,534
Posted By lexar
$6+ bucks a gallon for diesel might curtail the...

$6+ bucks a gallon for diesel might curtail the demand for DEF. Bought a few 5 gallons buckets of DEF and a pump before diesel prices went to the moon. :facepalm:
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 05-10-2021, 04:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 531
Posted By lexar
That sounds awesome. The week we will be up...

That sounds awesome. The week we will be up there is a scouting trip and we will for sure take a good look at that place. Thanks
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 05-10-2021, 10:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 531
Posted By lexar
Thanks I'll check them out. :thumb:

Thanks I'll check them out. :thumb:
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 05-09-2021, 11:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 531
Posted By lexar
Spokane-Coeur d'Alene Rv Park?

Looking to spend a week up in this area. Any recommendation on a good Rv Park.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-25-2021, 11:44 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,063
Posted By lexar
Oregon has a case of schizophrenia when it comes...

Oregon has a case of schizophrenia when it comes to pumping gas. It depends on which part of the state you are in.
...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 04-20-2021, 09:22 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,925
Posted By lexar
Youtube has some great videos on how to back a...

Youtube has some great videos on how to back a 5th wheel. Watched them several times and it helped the learning curve for me.
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 04-07-2021, 11:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,142
Posted By lexar
Exactly what I'm going to do. Do not want to be...

Exactly what I'm going to do. Do not want to be in that spot again. :thumb:
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 04-06-2021, 07:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,142
Posted By lexar
Luckily no damage. The tech who swapped checked...

Luckily no damage. The tech who swapped checked it for me. I told him next time I would pull it out myself and put it in the trailer. He shook his head and explained why that was a bad idea. It...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-06-2021, 07:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,611
Posted By lexar
10 mile north of Kingman 1/4 mile north of Ranch...

10 mile north of Kingman 1/4 mile north of Ranch Road N/B right lane. One guy with flat was S/B right lane south of Ranch Road. Left lane looked good seem the right lane was well used and potted. ...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 04-06-2021, 05:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,142
Posted By lexar
Safety brake cable vandal

Stayed at the Oasis for a week this March. Hooked up and was ready to leave for Lake Havasu Az. Went to hook up the safety cable but to my chagrin it was gone, vanished, and not there. Earlier my...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-06-2021, 05:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,611
Posted By lexar
Perhaps it was just one of those days, and a...

Perhaps it was just one of those days, and a coincidence that four different traveler had blow outs on that stretch of Hwy. The tow driver from Mikes towing seems to like the condition of the road. ...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-04-2021, 08:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,611
Posted By lexar
Wow that steer tire blow out would increase the...

Wow that steer tire blow out would increase the pucker factor. Glad you made it without injury. Sorry to hear about your RV.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-04-2021, 07:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,611
Posted By lexar
Tire busting road. Hwy 93 North of Kingman Az

Just came N/B on Hwy 93 from Kingman Az. to Las Vegas. Saw four rigs with flat tires in that stretch. One of those was a blow out on my rig. Stayed at a KOA in Vegas and the guy next to me had a...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-13-2021, 09:29 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,813
Posted By lexar
On a trip south from Oregon. Just filled up with...

On a trip south from Oregon. Just filled up with diesel in Winnemucca. Being from Oregon it took me a minute to reacquainted myself with self service. Overall I like not waiting for an attendant. ...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-12-2021, 09:17 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 9,048
Posted By lexar
Taking the wife to see Butchart Gardens. ...

Taking the wife to see Butchart Gardens.

What an awesome place worth the fuel to get there! :thumb:
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-12-2021, 09:13 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 9,048
Posted By lexar
It's better to have gallons of gas in a tank than...

It's better to have gallons of gas in a tank than dollars in a bank.

Now that's exactly how I feel about wine in the rack, instead of dollars in the bank.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-10-2021, 11:33 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 571
Posted By lexar
Thanks. Heater ducks do go to the bays but will...

Thanks. Heater ducks do go to the bays but will add a bulb for insurance. Also going to make sure tanks are empty, and no hooks up except electricity. Looking forward to some Az sunny weather.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-10-2021, 10:15 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,813
Posted By lexar
Going to have to look at what it does for off...

Going to have to look at what it does for off road diesel. Not sure my tractor likes vegetable oil.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-10-2021, 10:05 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 571
Posted By lexar
Cold night temperatures

Headed south to warm up. But on the trip down I see a couple of night were the temperatures are in the 18-19 degree range. Suspect it's best to not hook up water and to make sure tanks are drained....
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 03-05-2021, 04:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,515
Posted By lexar
My Lippert system was doing the same thing. Took...

My Lippert system was doing the same thing. Took it to the dealer expecting a major problem. The quick fix problem is exactly what Gigattime described, the 50 amp fuse was weak.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-05-2021, 04:30 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,788
Posted By lexar
The trailer came with a Cummings Onan 5500...

The trailer came with a Cummings Onan 5500 generator. I have only used it once. That was when we were waiting to get into our spot at a camp ground. The A/C was nice on that hot day powered by the...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 03-02-2021, 10:52 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,748
Posted By lexar
Best thing I ever did in Austin was head out to...

Best thing I ever did in Austin was head out to Lake Travis stop in at the Oasis. Nice view of the lake, great margaritas and awesome shrimp. Austin has a nice water front with more good...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-26-2021, 10:43 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,821
Posted By lexar
I understand the flux in petroleum pricing, the...

I understand the flux in petroleum pricing, the demand and supply issue and elasticity of demand and supply. In a free market this all gets worked out. Seems we are not in a free market and we will...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-26-2021, 12:27 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,821
Posted By lexar
Wonder if we will hit $5 a gallon like we did in...

Wonder if we will hit $5 a gallon like we did in 2008. That sure helped the economy NOT. Might be a precipitous decline in RV value?
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 01-10-2021, 12:19 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 7,934
Posted By lexar
The coast is a grand place to visit and I'm sure...

The coast is a grand place to visit and I'm sure you will enjoy your time there. However if you ever make a second trip out here to Oregon there is plenty of beautiful county east of I-5. Hwy 97...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 10-27-2020, 09:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,242
Posted By lexar
2017 Bighorn 3010 RE has the valves up by the...

2017 Bighorn 3010 RE has the valves up by the pump. Very easy to isolate one side and move it in or out. They were make door and off door side by the valve.

Take a look perhaps you get lucky.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 10-21-2020, 10:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,095
Posted By lexar
Agree with that. Made reservation in Boulder...

Agree with that. Made reservation in Boulder City Nv for a couple days may stretch that out a bit. Need to get over Mt Hood to Sandy to make it home. Few more days of this warm sun will be nice....
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 10-17-2020, 06:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,095
Posted By lexar
Will look at Goose Lake SP on the return trip. ...

Will look at Goose Lake SP on the return trip. Thanks
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 10-17-2020, 09:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,095
Posted By lexar
Made the trip down and sitting in the nice warm...

Made the trip down and sitting in the nice warm sun!

1st stop Base Camp RV Park Lakeview, Or (We left from Sandy, Or instead of La Pine)

2nd night Sparks Marina RV Park Sparks, Nv

3rd stop...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-18-2020, 04:34 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,083
Posted By lexar
Rain

Sitting here looking out the window watching the rain come down in copious amounts. A grand sight it is. Not too far away from the Riverside fire, this rain should help, hope it is raining elsewhere.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-18-2020, 09:40 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,083
Posted By lexar
We are just east of Sandy Or in a zone 2...

We are just east of Sandy Or in a zone 2 evacuation zone. Smoke is really something, but this morning the rains arrives and cleared quite a lot of it from the air.

Have had the 5th wheel loaded...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 09-17-2020, 09:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,095
Posted By lexar
I'll check out the rest stop south of...

I'll check out the rest stop south of Beatty...thanks

Lake Havasu state park is our destination we have reservations there. Be nice to get out for awhile.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 09-16-2020, 09:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,095
Posted By lexar
Leaving the smoke La Pine Or to Lake Havasu

Thinking about making a run south to Lake Havasu from La Pine Oregon.

Talking Hwy 31 to Hwy 395 to Reno for first night, then on down to Beatty Nv. for second night then into Lake Havasu. Are...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 07-08-2020, 01:32 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,870
Posted By lexar
“They have a Walmart there.” I'm goint to paint...

“They have a Walmart there.” I'm goint to paint that on the trailer door!

Also going to have the trailer pre pack with stuff as suggested and do only the grittle and one cast iron frying pan.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 07-08-2020, 10:50 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,870
Posted By lexar
Over packing

Controlling the urge to bring a ton of un-need gear along. Sometimes less is better. It took a while but I figured this out. Went for a two week trip fishing at the lake. I like cast iron cooking...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 06-10-2020, 08:54 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 19,227
Posted By lexar
Glad it was an external event that caused the...

Glad it was an external event that caused the damage. Had me wondering. Nice work by the way.
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 06-09-2020, 09:09 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 19,227
Posted By lexar
Yikes! What's the story behind the fire?

Yikes! What's the story behind the fire?
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 04-30-2020, 08:43 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,493
Posted By lexar
It works

I read this thread a while back and thought, glad my system is fine. Wrong, a few days ago I started hearing that noise that makes you wonder what going on with the hydraulics.

Yesterday I bought...
Forum: COVID-19 RVing Discussions 04-08-2020, 10:38 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 13,434
Posted By lexar
That's a good plan. In these times it's great to...

That's a good plan. In these times it's great to be able to adapt and have a bit of fun. Up here in the PNW it's still a bit cool so I have to drag out the propane heater and make believe its the...
Forum: COVID-19 RVing Discussions 04-07-2020, 10:56 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 13,434
Posted By lexar
Nice Warm Sun

Just settled into the 5th wheel. Through caution to the wind and made the trip.

The cost of fuel didn't phase me at all. It is nice to sit in the recliner look out at the trees and see no...
Forum: COVID-19 RVing Discussions 04-01-2020, 09:39 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,823
Posted By lexar
Buckskin Mt

Cancelled reservations for April at Buckskin Mt SP. Booked a spot at lake Havasu in October. Being optimistic that things will be better by then.
Forum: COVID-19 RVing Discussions 03-30-2020, 11:37 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 13,434
Posted By lexar
No Arizona Trip

Just pulled the plug on our Arizona trip. Hope to reschedule in the fall.
Forum: COVID-19 RVing Discussions 03-26-2020, 05:02 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,911
Posted By lexar
"The US is not getting leadership from the top." ...

"The US is not getting leadership from the top."

Believe this would have to be classified as an opinion. Of course we are entitled to our various opinions.

Perhaps the different reactions and...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 03-10-2020, 09:27 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,294
Posted By lexar
Thanks. Nice to know there are good fuel options.

Thanks. Nice to know there are good fuel options.
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 03-10-2020, 01:25 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,673
Posted By lexar
Have a 2017 Bighorn 3010 RE. New to us in...

Have a 2017 Bighorn 3010 RE. New to us in September this year. Made a couple short trips in it. Just right for the two of us as a vacation rig. Overall well made compared to others we have had. ...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 03-09-2020, 11:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,294
Posted By lexar
I believe I went that route about 6 years ago...

I believe I went that route about 6 years ago without a trailer, just the truck.

We live about 24 miles from Government Camp so hwy 26 over Hood is an option.

We took some firewood to my...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 03-09-2020, 10:07 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,294
Posted By lexar
I'll check those routes out. Not real crazy...

I'll check those routes out. Not real crazy about McDermitt.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 03-09-2020, 09:01 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,294
Posted By lexar
Thanks that's good to know. I plan on...

Thanks that's good to know.

I plan on taking hwy 26 over Mt Hood, hwy 97 down central Oregon Hwy 20 to Burns hwy 78 over to 95 into McDermitt. Then stick with hwy 95.

Pulling a 35' 5th wheel...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 03-08-2020, 11:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,294
Posted By lexar
I'll check those fuel prices out. Was thinking...

I'll check those fuel prices out. Was thinking about taking hwy 95 and go through Fallon. It looks better than hwy 376.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 03-08-2020, 07:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,294
Posted By lexar
Thanks. I'll look into the one at the north end...

Thanks. I'll look into the one at the north end of town, and hope the fueling situation isn't too bad.
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