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Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion Today, 07:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 433
Posted By dbircky
A small town

A small town
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-18-2024, 10:33 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,595
Posted By dbircky
Several state park reservation systems charge the...

Several state park reservation systems charge the entire stay upon booking a site. There is a cancellation fee too. Not a bad idea as it slows people from booking the same dates at multiple parks...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 04-15-2024, 05:06 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 11,979
Posted By dbircky
On a hero the automatic transmission is to be in...

On a hero the automatic transmission is to be in park and the transfer case in neutral. Are you towing with BOTH in neutral?
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 04-15-2024, 04:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 539
Posted By dbircky
Hand figuring mpg only works if you fill to...

Hand figuring mpg only works if you fill to exactly the same level every time. And don't use the diesel for the generator OR use it for exactly the same load for exactly the same time.
Look at the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-08-2024, 04:54 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 7,289
Posted By dbircky
Yes

Yes
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 04-08-2024, 09:48 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 632
Posted By dbircky
(Reason #678,897 why I'd never live where my...

(Reason #678,897 why I'd never live where my neighbors tell me what I can do. The black painted (or dyed) concrete would have been a reasonable compromise)

That aside, you need to spread the...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 04-08-2024, 06:15 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 8,049
Posted By dbircky
I Pulled off the road last night at 1am into a...

I
Pulled off the road last night at 1am into a taxpayer funded welcome center. Parked where the signed pointed to "trucks, RV, and vehicles with trailers" section. Now would it have been better...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-06-2024, 01:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 274
Posted By dbircky
Can't answer the engine servicing, but I've found...

Can't answer the engine servicing, but I've found many shops who work on the roadmaster including the REV factory in Decatur.
Do agree with the maxforce reputation. Haven't met an owner yet who...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-05-2024, 08:40 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,928
Posted By dbircky
Traveling by myself I often unhook and connect at...

Traveling by myself I often unhook and connect at the campsite IF it's levelish. I have unhooked at checkin and driven the jeep to the site if I'm not sure as to the layout. Leave it there and...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-05-2024, 08:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 529
Posted By dbircky
I'm directly in the path for it. Heading...

I'm directly in the path for it. Heading southeast that morning. Don't really get the excitement about it being dark for a little bit. Gets dark every night. Schools are closed (wonder if...
Forum: Electric RVs and EV Charging 04-05-2024, 10:58 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,679
Posted By dbircky
Why can't people using an ev towing a trailer...

Why can't people using an ev towing a trailer carry a long extension cord and remain hitched up as the pull into or back into a charger? Or the chargers have longer cords perhaps on a spool? ...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-01-2024, 10:39 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,175
Posted By dbircky
Having a sanicon pump helps greatly. I can...

Having a sanicon pump helps greatly. I can hookup a 3/4 50 foot hose and water the pasture or dump into the septic tanks.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 04-01-2024, 10:34 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 8,049
Posted By dbircky
I uae publicly funded rest stops and run the...

I uae publicly funded rest stops and run the generator if needed for cooling. Walmarts if close to Highway and outside cities. Never sleep in truck stops , truckers can rest there. Wing over 60...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-30-2024, 06:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 704
Posted By dbircky
You're raising these points in a website which...

You're raising these points in a website which caters to owners of a MH manufacturer who is no longer in business. REV doesn't support coaches from two owners sho if the brand. I believe most...
Forum: Boondocking 03-28-2024, 07:57 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 7,834
Posted By dbircky
Curious - why the water was turned on if the...

Curious - why the water was turned on if the campers weren't supposed to use it? I carry a 5 gallon jug to use as an outside water course for cooking or handwashing. However I could dump that...
Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes 03-25-2024, 08:37 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,348
Posted By dbircky
That is an impressive skill set sir, well done. ...

That is an impressive skill set sir, well done. I'd love just a static model of mine. But if I built it everyone would ask why I painted a Velveeta box.
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 03-25-2024, 08:33 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,055
Posted By dbircky
Here in the tundra of northern Ohio some have all...

Here in the tundra of northern Ohio some have all electric homes. A buddy has one and last December his electric bill was $900. I use propane which cost $875.....for the entire year. Resistance...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-24-2024, 01:00 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,300
Posted By dbircky
Traveled all of those routes except for Anderson....

Traveled all of those routes except for Anderson. No problem with length anywhere. It's height that's occasionally the issue. Antennas drag on the ceiling of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-24-2024, 12:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 422
Posted By dbircky
Why don't you reset your saved level setting? ...

Why don't you reset your saved level setting? You don't say which system you have, but with the Valid system it's simple to set level IF your parked on a level surface. A truck scale (CAT scaie)...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-24-2024, 09:49 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,605
Posted By dbircky
Pulled the MH out of the barn last week after it...

Pulled the MH out of the barn last week after it sat since November. Check the air pressure in all 8 Toyos. Still at the 105 & 90 psi it had when parked 5 months ago. My experience is the Toyo...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 03-23-2024, 07:17 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,656
Posted By dbircky
Tongue weight too heavy for the TV will lighten...

Tongue weight too heavy for the TV will lighten the front steer axle without a w/d hitch. I think what the OP is experiencing is a heavier TV means it's harder to get a sway started. Yes,...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-23-2024, 11:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 390
Posted By dbircky
Your parking lights shouldn't run your full...

Your parking lights shouldn't run your full charged batteries down overnight. I leave mine on when sleeping in rest stops without problem. You didn't mention a toad, but mines plugged in also and...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 03-23-2024, 09:09 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 6,604
Posted By dbircky
Any diesel repair shop can put a new muffler and...

Any diesel repair shop can put a new muffler and exhaust on it. Not sure why the need to go to prevost for a no warranty repair.
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 03-23-2024, 08:53 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,566
Posted By dbircky
I've reached the age where I don't care what my...

I've reached the age where I don't care what my backend looks like. I just want people to stay a safe distance from it.
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 03-22-2024, 05:05 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,055
Posted By dbircky
Follow up. It's currently 21 degrees outside. ...

Follow up. It's currently 21 degrees outside. I have the AH on electric AND the engine block heater turned on. 68 degrees inside, 62 in the wet bay. I did run the diesel burner/engine...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-20-2024, 01:36 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 9,765
Posted By dbircky
Don't live in that city. Check YOUR local laws...

Don't live in that city. Check YOUR local laws and with your sheriff as to your property rights. Laws vary as does enforcement. I notify the sheriff's office when I'm gone. Property is posted...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 03-18-2024, 07:57 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,055
Posted By dbircky
I have an AH450 in my Monaco. Now I don't know...

I have an AH450 in my Monaco. Now I don't know if yours is configured the same way - if I plug in the engine preheat, I get hotter water for longer. Haven't tried that yet just for heating, but I...
Forum: Military / Veteran RVing 03-09-2024, 08:01 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 9,187
Posted By dbircky
Thank you for sharing your opinion. I'm not...

Thank you for sharing your opinion. I'm not sure how anyone can spot a veteran unless the veteran is advertising themselves. People being appreciative and polite is light years better than the...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 03-08-2024, 08:37 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,668
Posted By dbircky
Not a fan of the streaking beacon. I hand wax...

Not a fan of the streaking beacon. I hand wax at least once a year.
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 03-08-2024, 08:36 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,668
Posted By dbircky
I might be weird, but I wash mine in a campground...

I might be weird, but I wash mine in a campground when it's raining. Greatly saves on using water from a hose If the front is big splattered, first thing in the morning when it's wet with dew is...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-07-2024, 05:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 228
Posted By dbircky
Cooper used to be where Goodyear sent their old...

Cooper used to be where Goodyear sent their old molds. I've run coopers on pickups and found them to be a very tough tire when driving in fields. Sorry can't help you with their 22.5 tire, but...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-07-2024, 05:47 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,976
Posted By dbircky
Pour a gallon of white vinegar in and full about...

Pour a gallon of white vinegar in and full about half full with fresh water. Drive to your next stop and dunp. I do it once a year, never had a problem with odor or sensors.
Forum: Solo RV'ers 03-07-2024, 05:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,105
Posted By dbircky
Solo here. Enjoy it greatly. Meet more people...

Solo here. Enjoy it greatly. Meet more people than when traveling with others.
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 03-07-2024, 05:33 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,521
Posted By dbircky
Heading out right after the eclipse IF the salt...

Heading out right after the eclipse IF the salt is off the roads.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 03-07-2024, 05:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 503
Posted By dbircky
Just a guess, but the fact you can pull the key...

Just a guess, but the fact you can pull the key out and the engine is still running, AND the gushes don't zero, leads me to think your ignition switch has failed. I'd start there and eliminate...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-07-2024, 08:54 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,152
Posted By dbircky
Depends on your fitness, how your MH handles,...

Depends on your fitness, how your MH handles, weather, traffic, and experience. Such an individual decision based on YOUR factors that only YOU know. 300 mile day here is just getting started. ...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 03-05-2024, 09:53 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 11,396
Posted By dbircky
Full fresh water tank. Never partially filled if...

Full fresh water tank. Never partially filled if I can help it. 800 pounds in an unbaffled tank is better than 600 pounds in the same tank. Not sure how much of a difference it makes, but a hot...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 02-29-2024, 07:41 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,683
Posted By dbircky
I've found the main problem with Jeeps is that...

I've found the main problem with Jeeps is that they are like Pringles. You can't have just one.......
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 02-12-2024, 11:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 712
Posted By dbircky
How large are your holding tanks? You might...

How large are your holding tanks? You might find emptying tanks is much messier, significantly more labor intensive, and more time intensive than just driving to the dump station. You may need to...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-06-2024, 10:24 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,838
Posted By dbircky
If you're running over stuff, in most cases it's...

If you're running over stuff, in most cases it's because you weren't looking far enough ahead and adjusting for the hazard. Not dismissing anyone's experience with something suddenly flying off a...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-03-2024, 09:35 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 4,518
Posted By dbircky
I occasionally stop in rest areas or Walmarts...

I occasionally stop in rest areas or Walmarts when traveling between destinations. Never use either near cities. Prefer to stay in and around small towns.

You could get a used pair of size...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 02-02-2024, 10:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,525
Posted By dbircky
Have to disagree here OB. Just bought back a...

Have to disagree here OB. Just bought back a truck that was totaled on a salvage title. Rebuilt it, had it inspected (required in Ohio for rebuilds) and the insurance premium went down from what...
Forum: Full-Timers 02-02-2024, 10:17 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,378
Posted By dbircky
Agreed with the above. No since in paying for...

Agreed with the above. No since in paying for the drivetrain is it's going to be parked the entire time. Even a TT will work, and your savings over a MH will buy you lots of insulation and...
Forum: Renegade Motorhome Owner's Forum 01-28-2024, 05:36 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,050
Posted By dbircky
Ray, my trailer had a short queen. Instead of...

Ray, my trailer had a short queen. Instead of buying special sheets, I used regular fitted sheets I already owned and used a set of elastic stretchers to snug them.

Pet peeves? The step wheel...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-28-2024, 05:25 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,209
Posted By dbircky
I back in through a 12x14 door. Why? No need...

I back in through a 12x14 door. Why? No need for a spotter when backing out of the barn or onto.the road. I'd always rather back into a known as there is no other vehicles coming from the side....
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-25-2024, 10:05 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,332
Posted By dbircky
Five stacked 2x10s per set. Two have a bottom...

Five stacked 2x10s per set. Two have a bottom board 10 feet long, two have a bottom board 6 feet long. Since my tag is directly behind the outer dual the longer go there. The shorter one is...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 01-24-2024, 07:48 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,669
Posted By dbircky
I've towed my JK with a FJ Cruiser and a F350. ...

I've towed my JK with a FJ Cruiser and a F350. Obviously the greater the size difference in favor of the towing vehicle is better. But both got the job done.
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 01-23-2024, 09:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 375
Posted By dbircky
90 through Cleveland is nothing unless it's...

90 through Cleveland is nothing unless it's morning rush hour. You can take I79 south in Erie PA to I80 west, and remain south of Cleveland where you'll pick up the Ohio turnpike to I90 where they...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-20-2024, 06:02 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,433
Posted By dbircky
I'm just under 43. Never had a problem with...

I'm just under 43. Never had a problem with width or length including state, federal and COE parks. Yes there's some sites that are too short, but other will let me fit with the rear overhang. ...
Forum: Full-Timers 01-20-2024, 05:54 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,205
Posted By dbircky
I own property in three states. All the...

I own property in three states. All the property tax bills are mailed to my Ohio address as are the utilities bills. Never been questioned. Further, one of the properties is in NY. I can't...
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