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Forum: Boondocking 04-24-2023, 11:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,455
Posted By PirateFoxy
The only thing we try to be considerate of...

The only thing we try to be considerate of besides the stated generator hours is our neighbors and where the exhaust is going - for example the other day there was someone in a tent in the next spot...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 04-24-2023, 02:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 800
Posted By PirateFoxy
I take the signs to mean "there is a deer highway...

I take the signs to mean "there is a deer highway crossing here" whereas places without signs you might just get the odd one or two. Of course, you only need one to ruin your day. :D
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 04-23-2023, 11:43 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,790
Posted By PirateFoxy
Since you're taking your car, I'd probably rig up...

Since you're taking your car, I'd probably rig up a place to put your phone that you know is level relative to the car (like flat on the dashboard for example) and put your car in the spot and check...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 04-23-2023, 11:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,934
Posted By PirateFoxy
My mom had heart surgery at the main campus in...

My mom had heart surgery at the main campus in Euclid a few years ago now (pre-RV and pre-Covid) and at the time the area marked for RV parking was right next to an area under construction, so I'd...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 04-23-2023, 11:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 800
Posted By PirateFoxy
I haven't done that exact bit of I-79, but I live...

I haven't done that exact bit of I-79, but I live near Pittsburgh and we've been all around SW PA, Eastern OH, and northern WV in our 1995 Pace Arrow. We really haven't had much trouble - WV...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 04-23-2023, 05:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,157
Posted By PirateFoxy
Denver, CO to Salt Lake City, UT

We're in the Denver area at the moment on a trip meandering slowly west and our next goal is Salt Lake City, approximately. We have a 1995 Pace Arrow (gasoline) and a toad (which can be driven...
Forum: RV'ing with Pets 07-29-2021, 01:51 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,296
Posted By PirateFoxy
Our dog is like this - American Bulldog, not a...

Our dog is like this - American Bulldog, not a Cocker - about 10 min into the ride once he figures out it’s not a quick trip he REAAAAALLY wants to get out and potty. We plan for it and take the time...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic Region 05-30-2021, 04:10 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 644
Posted By PirateFoxy
Best place to sell RV accessories in PA?

We have a set of steps we got that are very nice and robust - the kind of thing you set up for a longer or seasonal stay - when my mom was RVing with us. Unfortunately she passed away and they’re...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 05-30-2021, 12:34 AM
Replies: 479
Views: 112,863
Posted By PirateFoxy
We’re thinking of putting in shelving to turn...

We’re thinking of putting in shelving to turn ours into a charging station for laptops and tablets since there’s three of us all working or doing school remotely and we keep ending up with stuff...
Forum: Just Conversation 10-29-2020, 10:53 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 17,818
Posted By PirateFoxy
Oh, that’s a good idea! Or we use a harness now...

Oh, that’s a good idea! Or we use a harness now on our dog instead of a collar, I could put a little ‘emergency bag holder’ pocket on it for a backup supply. But getting one out ready before we leave...
Forum: Just Conversation 10-29-2020, 10:14 AM
Replies: 133
Views: 17,818
Posted By PirateFoxy
On the odd occasion when I am caught with no bags...

On the odd occasion when I am caught with no bags (because our kiddo used the last one in the holder and didn’t refill it or tell anyone, usually) I try to find a way to mark the spot so I can come...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 09-18-2020, 02:25 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,261
Posted By PirateFoxy
That’s reassuring. I think we’re going to try it...

That’s reassuring. I think we’re going to try it and see how it goes because install and hookup seem so straightforward and my SO is comfortable with tweaking the set up to get it just right.

I’m...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 09-17-2020, 05:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,261
Posted By PirateFoxy
I’m curious about this also as my SO likes the...

I’m curious about this also as my SO likes the looks of the NSA system. Also, it doesn’t seem to be as common a name for tow bar as Roadmaster or Blue Ox - if we get an NSA tow bar will we be risking...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-16-2020, 02:30 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 12,050
Posted By PirateFoxy
When looking at ‘empty nest’ floorplans for the...

When looking at ‘empty nest’ floorplans for the future, we’ve honestly been considering the half bath as a potential extra ‘room’ with some creativity - set up a chair over the toilet and a wall...
Forum: Just Conversation 09-14-2020, 03:19 AM
Replies: 133
Views: 17,818
Posted By PirateFoxy
I totally agree about not being rude about where...

I totally agree about not being rude about where our dog does his thing, but some people seem to think nature would be nice and clean and sanitary if it wasn’t for pet dogs. Nature is the default...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-14-2020, 03:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 614
Posted By PirateFoxy
It’s old enough we’re replacing them anyway,...

It’s old enough we’re replacing them anyway, though. I just want to make sure we spend our money on the right thing because a full set of tires is not exactly cheap. I suppose we could just replace...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-13-2020, 06:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 614
Posted By PirateFoxy
Oops, I didn’t write that bit down. I’ll have to...

Oops, I didn’t write that bit down. I’ll have to go check on the RV. Is there anything else I should look at/make note of that I might have overlooked?
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 09-13-2020, 06:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,034
Posted By PirateFoxy
Peppermint essential oil on cotton balls stuffed...

Peppermint essential oil on cotton balls stuffed everywhere apparently helps keeps them away, they dislike the smell.

Also keep stuff clean - no crumbs or anything that might attract unwanted...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 09-13-2020, 04:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,261
Posted By PirateFoxy
Easy set up supplemental brakes? (Arthritis)

We’re getting our Element ready to be a toad and looking at braking systems for it. We don’t have air brakes in the RV and don’t really want to mess with the internal brake systems on the Element if...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-13-2020, 04:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 614
Posted By PirateFoxy
All-Weather tires?

The tires on our new-to-us RV are nearing 5 years old, and since it is new to us so we don’t know their history and we’d prefer to be conservative about safety, we are planning on replacing them.
...
Forum: Just Conversation 09-13-2020, 02:33 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 17,818
Posted By PirateFoxy
You realize that the outdoors has a ton of...

You realize that the outdoors has a ton of animals peeing on things all around you, right? They just mostly don’t do it while you are watching.

(As it happens, we don’t let our dog pee in some...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-11-2020, 05:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,534
Posted By PirateFoxy
We actually have a small sofabed in the house...

We actually have a small sofabed in the house that’s destined for the trash as part of the bed mechanism broke. I’ll discuss with my SO, it seems likely there is metal there we could repurpose. If it...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-10-2020, 11:54 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,534
Posted By PirateFoxy
I can’t picture what you mean - how would you...

I can’t picture what you mean - how would you split it into two? Top steps and bottom steps?
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-10-2020, 05:19 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,534
Posted By PirateFoxy
Great, thank you! Off-topic for the thread,...

Great, thank you!

Off-topic for the thread, how do you find the e-bikes? Several of the places we’re likely to stay regularly are pretty good for cycling to get around and I’ve been wondering...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-10-2020, 05:13 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,534
Posted By PirateFoxy
I worry about putting a lot of weight on...

I worry about putting a lot of weight on something fixed to the side of the motorhome regularly? My mom can be pretty heavy on the handrails when her knee is being particularly bad. With the Econo...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-10-2020, 04:54 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,534
Posted By PirateFoxy
If we decide to keep folding them for storage we...

If we decide to keep folding them for storage we plan to look into connector options to see if they can at least be doneup by hand without needing tools. (Something like a knob on the head of the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-10-2020, 04:33 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,534
Posted By PirateFoxy
How did you have that done? Looks like you just...

How did you have that done? Looks like you just cut a hole in the bumper to gain access to the frame and trimmed it with rubber?
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-09-2020, 03:47 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,534
Posted By PirateFoxy
I looked at the flip down ones and we decided to...

I looked at the flip down ones and we decided to try these first for several reasons. However if you don’t mind commenting back on how sturdy you find the handrail, that would be helpful! It’s hard...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-09-2020, 03:33 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,534
Posted By PirateFoxy
1995 Pace Arrow. Pretty sure the hitch is 5000,...

1995 Pace Arrow. Pretty sure the hitch is 5000, the Element is ~3800 I think? It’s not right at the limit, anyway. (I might be mis-remembering the weight on that, we’d obviously double check all the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-09-2020, 03:17 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,534
Posted By PirateFoxy
Yeah, that’s exactly our concern, if the ladder...

Yeah, that’s exactly our concern, if the ladder could handle it, or if someone had a different clever idea instead. This forum has quite a lot of good problem solvers. :)
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-07-2020, 11:44 PM
Replies: 13,642
Views: 2,141,096
Posted By PirateFoxy
A 2-in-1 cast iron pot and frying pan set to keep...

A 2-in-1 cast iron pot and frying pan set to keep in the RV to prepare for it getting closer to the time of year when we’ll likely want a campfire for warmth anyway, so why not cook on it?
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-07-2020, 11:42 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,534
Posted By PirateFoxy
We went through all the step options and decided...

We went through all the step options and decided on these because they are very sturdy and have good railings that can be added to both sides, which my mom needs. (Some of the options also have a...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-07-2020, 06:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,534
Posted By PirateFoxy
Carrying ~100lb steps on back of MH?

We have a set of Econo Porch steps to use with our MH when my mom is with us because she has trouble with the built in stairs and these work much better for her. They do fold down and can be just...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-01-2020, 06:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,917
Posted By PirateFoxy
We did this in one bathroom in our house, and I...

We did this in one bathroom in our house, and I just added some clips the shower curtain slides into so it’s harder for water to escape at the sides, which was an issue before since it’s quite a...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 09-01-2020, 06:36 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 6,105
Posted By PirateFoxy
Yep. This is a major issue with acceptance of any...

Yep. This is a major issue with acceptance of any self driving vehicle. We’re all so used to the risks of human-operated vehicles that it’s background noise so even if the accident rate for...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-01-2020, 06:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 510
Posted By PirateFoxy
We just bought a quite old RV and they had enough...

We just bought a quite old RV and they had enough buyers lined up that they were basically just deciding who they felt would be the best new home, as they had some sentimental attachment to it. (We...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-01-2020, 05:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,312
Posted By PirateFoxy
Breaking up the big expanse of wall makes the RV...

Breaking up the big expanse of wall makes the RV not look as big and imposing to drive/manage.
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 09-01-2020, 04:29 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 6,105
Posted By PirateFoxy
These trucks are based on self-driving car...

These trucks are based on self-driving car technology and there are TONS of them running around testing systems in different situations, it isn’t as new technology as it seems. I don’t know when they...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-31-2020, 10:02 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 15,637
Posted By PirateFoxy
And it’s the other people that make it not JUST a...

And it’s the other people that make it not JUST a relationship issue. If she drives the MH like that when she is the only person in it, she is still putting other people at risk.

Our vehicle with...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-31-2020, 09:57 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 15,637
Posted By PirateFoxy
Sorry, I wasn’t clear in describing my scenario -...

Sorry, I wasn’t clear in describing my scenario - I only get over if there is very little traffic so there’s no one to deal with getting over, and only the new cars to deal with getting back in the...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-31-2020, 09:42 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 15,637
Posted By PirateFoxy
Yes, I only do it when there’s no one anywhere...

Yes, I only do it when there’s no one anywhere near me. I don’t merge into traffic to get out of the way of people merging on except for safety. (You know, with one of those people who isn’t looking...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-26-2020, 06:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 656
Posted By PirateFoxy
There’s some little black specs that could be...

There’s some little black specs that could be droppings from something small like a mouse or a shrew, though it’s hard to tell from the photos.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-26-2020, 06:32 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 15,637
Posted By PirateFoxy
My SO and I have agreed that we’re going to aim...

My SO and I have agreed that we’re going to aim for 60mph as our ‘usual’ driving speed for trip planning - our toad says it should be towed at 65 so aiming for 60 means we won’t be tempted to rush to...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 08-26-2020, 04:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 537
Posted By PirateFoxy
Oh, he’s got a huge tub. Records, manuals for...

Oh, he’s got a huge tub. Records, manuals for everything, the whole lot.

The tires are ~5 years old if I remember right, so although they look in good shape and are not heavily used (they got a...
Forum: Gear and Product Discussions 08-26-2020, 02:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 941
Posted By PirateFoxy
Yes, that’s on my possibles list. We’re kind of...

Yes, that’s on my possibles list. We’re kind of thinking of having two options - one using the built in steps and an added grab bar/railing of some kind like maybe the Torklift one, something easy to...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 08-26-2020, 01:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 537
Posted By PirateFoxy
Apart from a couple minor dings to the paint on...

Apart from a couple minor dings to the paint on one of the storage doors (like, ‘get a paint pen from the auto parts store and touch it up in 3 seconds’ minor) and a single spot of damage on the arm...
Forum: Gear and Product Discussions 08-25-2020, 06:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 941
Posted By PirateFoxy
Thank you! I didn’t realize there are purpose...

Thank you! I didn’t realize there are purpose built stabilizers. Even if we get add-on stairs like one of those deck-type ones, having one of those for the built in steps will mean we can set things...
Forum: Gear and Product Discussions 08-24-2020, 09:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 941
Posted By PirateFoxy
Possibly. We really need one on each side which...

Possibly. We really need one on each side which is a bit tricky with the door. We may have to be a bit creative.

Would it hurt the motorhome stairs if we put a block under the bottom step just to...
Forum: Gear and Product Discussions 08-24-2020, 03:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 941
Posted By PirateFoxy
Add-on steps for accessibility?

Just wondering if anyone has experience with add on stairs that replace the less stable ones on the RV - there’s some that look like a little deck you put next to the RV door, others that look kind...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 08-22-2020, 09:24 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,099
Posted By PirateFoxy
My SO found one he likes, any comments: ...

My SO found one he likes, any comments:

https://www.irv2.com/forums/f107/what-to-inspect-on-95-pace-arrow-503396.html
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