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Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 11-04-2020, 07:46 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,001
Posted By Cferguson
I've had a MiniLite and am familiar with ORV....

I've had a MiniLite and am familiar with ORV. Theres a reason one is priced about twice what the other is.


This is kinda the problem we are currently dealing with(we're in the market for a...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 11-04-2020, 07:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 676
Posted By Cferguson
I know that these things work well for a lot of...

I know that these things work well for a lot of people, but i could never bring myself to signing away carte blanc spending of my money forever to someone else. I'd look for a place like Roger has if...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 11-04-2020, 07:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,090
Posted By Cferguson
If youre not buying now, its probably just an...

If youre not buying now, its probably just an intelluctual exercise. Models change so much in a few years that whatever exists today will be different in some key aspect or even gone when you are...
Forum: Gear and Product Discussions 10-29-2020, 11:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,433
Posted By Cferguson
I cant answer for the aftermarket ones, but on my...

I cant answer for the aftermarket ones, but on my Tundra, i had a factory one fail (shows low tire P on the dash) at about 6 years. I asked the tire shop guys (good people) about it and he said most...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 10-27-2020, 10:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 728
Posted By Cferguson
I know its piling on, but Jetty Park.

I know its piling on, but Jetty Park.
Forum: RV'ing Humor & Crazy but True Stories 10-26-2020, 07:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 727
Posted By Cferguson
Pretty much...

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Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 10-26-2020, 04:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 558
Posted By Cferguson
I heard this afternoon that CA is evacuating...

I heard this afternoon that CA is evacuating Irvine, a city of 50k due to fires and hi winds. Freeways are said to be 'a mess'.
Forum: Gear and Product Discussions 10-24-2020, 11:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,131
Posted By Cferguson
I like it!

I like it!
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 10-20-2020, 11:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,023
Posted By Cferguson
raeburn beat me to it: Go when the leaves are at...

raeburn beat me to it: Go when the leaves are at peak was my first thought.
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 10-16-2020, 09:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,259
Posted By Cferguson
First off, good on you for saving up to buy...

First off, good on you for saving up to buy instead of financing a TT. Thats a hole you dont want to be in.


imo, while the state of the industry construction isnt that good, youre going to hear...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 10-14-2020, 10:28 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,835
Posted By Cferguson
If you do the Cades Cove loop, start it EARLY and...

If you do the Cades Cove loop, start it EARLY and bring lots of patience with you.

There's a nice visitor center in Townsend (log building, up on a rise across the hwy from most of the...
Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes 10-13-2020, 12:55 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 7,901
Posted By Cferguson
So where was it again that you lost this valuable...

So where was it again that you lost this valuable ring............? :cool:
Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes 10-13-2020, 09:38 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 7,901
Posted By Cferguson
If you still live there, there's hope. Many...

If you still live there, there's hope. Many (most?) detectorists absolutely live to help folks find stuff. Some charge a fee, some ask for gas money, some accept anything freely offered, and some...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 10-12-2020, 01:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,462
Posted By Cferguson
Given the general state of TT/RV construction,...

Given the general state of TT/RV construction, I'd expect to have to do some tweaks on a new model. If i liked the floorplan a lot (and i see you do), at that price I'd probably just consider it a...
Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes 10-12-2020, 01:04 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 7,901
Posted By Cferguson
Quick MD Tip: Dont wear steel toed...

Quick MD Tip:


Dont wear steel toed shoes/boots when metal detecting. Or shoes with steel eyelets. :whistling:
Forum: Full-Timers 10-11-2020, 05:44 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,942
Posted By Cferguson
Be careful down there Don. ...

Be careful down there Don.
https://www.wate.com/news/terror-on-a-mexican-highway-american-family-robbed-at-gunpoint-in-sonora/
Forum: Full-Timers 10-06-2020, 08:29 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,552
Posted By Cferguson
^^^^^^^^^ ding ding ding. we have a winner...

^^^^^^^^^ ding ding ding. we have a winner ^^^^^^^^^^^
encrypted being the key word.
Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes 10-02-2020, 10:55 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 7,901
Posted By Cferguson
SWEET ring, Don. :dance: Tell me those...

SWEET ring, Don. :dance:

Tell me those are diamonds.....
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 09-27-2020, 06:57 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,449
Posted By Cferguson
fwiw, our local chain auto repair supply stores...

fwiw, our local chain auto repair supply stores usually beat the walmart price when its in season.
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 09-27-2020, 06:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 825
Posted By Cferguson
Yeah, agree with drive to meet the new TT. Even...

Yeah, agree with drive to meet the new TT. Even if you have to pay a storage fee in the meantime in Indy, youll be money ahead.
Forum: Gear and Product Discussions 09-20-2020, 03:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,234
Posted By Cferguson
I;m betting you have a Garrett Ace model. Those...

I;m betting you have a Garrett Ace model. Those are good machines. For a long time, they were the best bar none at the entry level price range.
Forum: Full-Timers 09-19-2020, 06:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,078
Posted By Cferguson
DOH! Youre probably right. :facepalm:

DOH! Youre probably right. :facepalm:
Forum: Full-Timers 09-18-2020, 10:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,078
Posted By Cferguson
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Forum: Full-Timers 09-18-2020, 10:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,649
Posted By Cferguson
Would having 2 TTs be an option? The larger...

Would having 2 TTs be an option?

The larger one for long trips and the smaller one for shorter trips?
Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes 09-18-2020, 09:31 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 7,901
Posted By Cferguson
Just search on 'brand scoop'. Different folks...

Just search on 'brand scoop'. Different folks will sell some brands, while others may only be available from the manufacturer. A DuckDuckGo search will turn them up easily.


Also folks, remember...
Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes 09-17-2020, 10:23 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 7,901
Posted By Cferguson
Beach Hunting :cool: While you can use a...

Beach Hunting :cool:

While you can use a trowel or even a shovel to dig your targets at the beach, you really need a dedicated beach scoop. This is another Trust Me thing. And once again, you can...
Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes 09-17-2020, 09:50 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 7,901
Posted By Cferguson
Part 2, Recommendations: Remember that you will...

Part 2, Recommendations:
Remember that you will need a pinpointer (get the orange waterproof Garrett, about 120) and a good digging trowel (Lesche or Gator, about 50). Trust me on these.

Also...
Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes 09-17-2020, 09:06 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 7,901
Posted By Cferguson
Part 1: First off, dont worry about corrosion...

Part 1:
First off, dont worry about corrosion of salt water. Just rinse off your machine when you are done for the day and it will be fine. The exterior is mostly plastic anyway. (But that means...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 09-15-2020, 04:01 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,774
Posted By Cferguson
fwiw, I could barely tell my 5k# TT was behind my...

fwiw, I could barely tell my 5k# TT was behind my factory tow pkg V8 1/2T Tundra. Factory says its rated for like 9900#. I use an Equalizer wd hitch.
Forum: Gear and Product Discussions 09-15-2020, 03:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,234
Posted By Cferguson
Sad that Whites went under. They made some good...

Sad that Whites went under. They made some good stuff back in the day. I had a 1980's Coinmaster that was a very good machine. What i have read over the years was that Whites wasnt investing in...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-15-2020, 03:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,336
Posted By Cferguson
DE is great and is as inert as it gets. Highly...

DE is great and is as inert as it gets. Highly recommend. Be very liberal with it and refresh when it gets wet for best results.



If you like to bait, you can mix borax with many things (i use...
Forum: Gear and Product Discussions 09-14-2020, 05:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,234
Posted By Cferguson
Whites went out of business earlier this year. ...

Whites went out of business earlier this year.


Please go to the Hobbies Forum. There is a recent metal detecting thread that i started there. I've been detecting for decades and have swung most...
Forum: RV'ing with Pets 09-13-2020, 12:55 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,682
Posted By Cferguson
You left out your opinion on violating campground...

You left out your opinion on violating campground rules. Every private cg that i have ever stayed at had a rule that said no unattended dog, inside or out.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 09-09-2020, 11:29 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,864
Posted By Cferguson
You are completely in the right. Furthermore,...

You are completely in the right.
Furthermore, had they not refunded your money, you should have disputed the charge on your credit card bill. Card companies almost always side with the cardholder in...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 09-09-2020, 11:18 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,339
Posted By Cferguson
I've made that trip many times. Any route you...

I've made that trip many times. Any route you choose will be better than Atlanta.
Forum: RV'ing with Pets 09-09-2020, 11:16 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,682
Posted By Cferguson
Those dont always work on all dogs. Just do...

Those dont always work on all dogs.

Just do the Right Thing and no one, including Fido, will suffer.
Forum: RV'ing with Pets 09-08-2020, 06:48 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,682
Posted By Cferguson
Just kennel your dog at a commercial kennel when...

Just kennel your dog at a commercial kennel when you go on vacation. That way other campers dont have to put up with the barking when you leave him (even tho i know your dog is always the perfect...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 09-08-2020, 06:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 878
Posted By Cferguson
Well not really; Whitewater is a cascade, ie a...

Well not really; Whitewater is a cascade, ie a series of shorter falls. Fall Creek Falls is 256' of freefalling water.

Sorry for the confusion.
Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes 09-08-2020, 05:53 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 17,311
Posted By Cferguson
Here's my favorite site for all levels of...

Here's my favorite site for all levels of learning:
https://oscarliang.com/fpv-drone-guide/#don%e2%80%99t-fly-autolevel-mode
FPV is where the fun is!
Forum: Gear and Product Discussions 09-07-2020, 08:45 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,633
Posted By Cferguson
Late to the party here, but i too like PI...

Late to the party here, but i too like PI products. If you know what you are doing, they are easy to install (well, most others are too fwiw). Good choice- you will sleep better knowing you have...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 09-07-2020, 08:41 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,913
Posted By Cferguson
Remember you need a weight distribution hitch....

Remember you need a weight distribution hitch. And a brake controller. You may know this already, but as you say this is your first, i thought its best to be sure you know.

I buy new, first...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 09-07-2020, 08:34 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 878
Posted By Cferguson
The Smokeys are very touristy. Great if you like...

The Smokeys are very touristy. Great if you like that kind of thing and i am sure you will get lots of ideas around there.
If you like it a bit quieter, Fall Creek Falls SP is more up my alley....
Forum: RV'ing with Pets 09-07-2020, 08:26 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,123
Posted By Cferguson
I have had Akitas all of my adult life. They have...

I have had Akitas all of my adult life. They have all been well trained and all of them loved people, especially children. However they regarded all other canines as chew toys. (they never got hold...
Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes 09-01-2020, 08:18 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 7,901
Posted By Cferguson
.Excellent point. National Parks are absolutely...

.Excellent point. National Parks are absolutely verboten, ime state parks are also but with the caveat that you can ask those in charge to hunt for a specific lost item. Around here, county and city...
Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes 09-01-2020, 03:11 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 7,901
Posted By Cferguson
Before i can recommmend a detector for a person,...

Before i can recommmend a detector for a person, i have to know a couple of things:

1) how much do you want to spend, and
2) where to you plan to use it (soil, beach, prospecting, underwater,...
Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes 09-01-2020, 02:50 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 7,901
Posted By Cferguson
Hey guys, thanks for the replies! Let me take a...

Hey guys, thanks for the replies! Let me take a minute here and give you some general ideas on metal detectors. All of these points are arguable as we all like or dislike certain things, so i will...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 08-27-2020, 09:46 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 12,301
Posted By Cferguson
We have been satisfied PA members for years. As...

We have been satisfied PA members for years. As said, a couple of nights' discount and youve paid for the entire years membership. We mostly use it while enroute as their CGs arent generally in the...
Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes 08-27-2020, 09:32 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 17,311
Posted By Cferguson
Friend may well be uninformed as he is pretty new...

Friend may well be uninformed as he is pretty new to drones, but if you care to google up some links, DJI abuses and admissions are all over the place.
Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes 08-26-2020, 01:56 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 7,901
Posted By Cferguson
New Metal Detecting thread

Well, I'm late to the party but count me in on a Metal Detecting club/group! Sorry I had to start a new thread but the other one i tried to reply to is too old.

I've been detecting since the 1970s...
Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes 08-26-2020, 01:21 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 17,311
Posted By Cferguson
Youve probably already gotten your drone, but...

Youve probably already gotten your drone, but know that DJI puts limiters in the software to keep you out of restricted areas (which is a good thing- no one wants drones flying around airports!). And...
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