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Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 12-24-2023, 05:01 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 9,305
Posted By OldracerJim
AZ Tax

50-60 rvs a year is possibly why.
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 04-24-2023, 06:49 AM
Replies: 708
Views: 30,295
Posted By OldracerJim
"No black outs or brown outs..." or the demand is...

"No black outs or brown outs..." or the demand is too high, or equipment breakdowns, both having occurred a few times in the last two years. Being told to not charge your car or having your available...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 03-16-2023, 03:08 PM
Replies: 708
Views: 30,295
Posted By OldracerJim
I’m going to skip EVs. The technology isn’t...

I’m going to skip EVs. The technology isn’t complete yet but the US infrastructure is a much greater problem. Hydrogen is the answer and R&D money is pouring into that now.
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 10-09-2022, 02:54 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,391
Posted By OldracerJim
I used MHSRV in Alvarado, TX. They are about 40...

I used MHSRV in Alvarado, TX. They are about 40 miles south of Fort Worth on I-35. I sold my 2020 Entegra Class C in three days, payment to me was quick. Relatively easy to do.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-19-2022, 07:36 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,797
Posted By OldracerJim
We saw this coming and sold our one year old unit...

We saw this coming and sold our one year old unit for a $12K profit. Most of our RV friends have stopped traveling due to fuel prices and cost of maintenance/service. Everyone is jacking up price and...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 08-12-2022, 06:53 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 6,076
Posted By OldracerJim
EV's will not be viable on a large scale for 2-3...

EV's will not be viable on a large scale for 2-3 decades. I worked for a top 3 energy company for 15 years making wind turbines. We invested in several companies making batteries for storage and...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 06-05-2022, 02:37 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 7,255
Posted By OldracerJim
Motor Home Specialist RV in Alvarado, TX will...

Motor Home Specialist RV in Alvarado, TX will give you a golf cart or let you drive yourself through their entire inventory. The first day we looked they had a large lunch set up for all people on...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-09-2022, 05:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,056
Posted By OldracerJim
Clear Coat Repair

I'm looking at a 2002 Dutch Star and it has some significant clear coat damage on the driver's side. I'm wondering if the clear coat Newmar uses is similar to automobile clear coats. I shoot clear...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-07-2022, 04:52 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 9,580
Posted By OldracerJim
I have floor drains in my 30 x 50 shop with...

I have floor drains in my 30 x 50 shop with attached 18 x 30 RV garage. I used P-traps on the drains and after 15 years have never had smells from the drain.
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 03-31-2022, 02:59 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 8,568
Posted By OldracerJim
You would not believe how much I've saved on...

You would not believe how much I've saved on everything since I moved from CA to TX.
Forum: Electric RVs and EV Charging 03-27-2022, 03:09 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 8,018
Posted By OldracerJim
I will never have an EV.

I will never have an EV.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-04-2022, 06:55 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,835
Posted By OldracerJim
Just call a mobile RV tire guy. One a trip last...

Just call a mobile RV tire guy. One a trip last year I had a low pressure warning so pulled over, called Coach-Net and a guy showed up 30 minutes later. He pulled both tires off the right rear, found...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-10-2022, 07:27 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 20,058
Posted By OldracerJim
I agree with your point but keep in mind, Newmar...

I agree with your point but keep in mind, Newmar does not reduce the price of your coach if raw material of sub-contractor prices DROP during production. If they don't do that, they should not raise...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-16-2021, 03:44 PM
Replies: 304
Views: 16,313
Posted By OldracerJim
Electric vehicles are for urban areas. They...

Electric vehicles are for urban areas. They simply don't have the range for the driving we must do in rural areas. I would have to drive 45 miles just to find a charger.
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 12-05-2021, 03:05 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 7,384
Posted By OldracerJim
I've been using 11 for a week now and you really...

I've been using 11 for a week now and you really can't tell any difference except the way it looks. The only issue I had was using the Win 10 "connect" function to stream content from my computer to...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-11-2021, 04:52 PM
Replies: 236
Views: 18,217
Posted By OldracerJim
No great loss. CA is a dumpster fire most of the...

No great loss. CA is a dumpster fire most of the time and my three times living there in the military told and showed me anything of value in that State.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-07-2021, 06:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,437
Posted By OldracerJim
Looks like they cut and pasted info for a Baystar...

Looks like they cut and pasted info for a Baystar or something. Ventana's are all diesel as far as my research shows. Tells a lot about that dealer...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-05-2021, 07:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,437
Posted By OldracerJim
This is the specs or a 2017 Ventana 3412 I'm...

This is the specs or a 2017 Ventana 3412 I'm looking at:
Brakes Front Brake Type Hydraulic Disc, Rear Brake Type Hydraulic Drum

I also was reading the specs on Thor Palazzo 33.2 and it only has...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-04-2021, 05:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,437
Posted By OldracerJim
Air Brakes and Air Suspension Question

I've been looking at some used DP's and note in the specification sheets that many are listed with hydraulic brakes, not air brakes. I've seen some that have either the front or back air, the other...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-01-2021, 06:55 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 10,484
Posted By OldracerJim
I did this for four years on my three...

I did this for four years on my three subscriptions. They would lower it and by the end of the year, it was back or higher than where it started. This last time I told them cancel all of them and...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 09-23-2021, 03:00 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 9,811
Posted By OldracerJim
I do not own a Tiffin. I do a simple check that...

I do not own a Tiffin. I do a simple check that loosely relates to quality and/or performance of a MH. Look at what's for sale and the numbers of that Make and Model. I peruse RV Trader and other...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-21-2021, 12:06 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,620
Posted By OldracerJim
I sold my 2020 Entegra Esteem 27U on consignment...

I sold my 2020 Entegra Esteem 27U on consignment for the second person to look at it. The first offered a deposit but when he measured his storage it was too short so he had to back out. The 2nd guy...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-16-2021, 03:30 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 17,355
Posted By OldracerJim
Thanks for sharing, I will look into the Safety...

Thanks for sharing, I will look into the Safety Plus system because of this post.
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 09-11-2021, 03:25 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 623
Posted By OldracerJim
Sad Day - Sold our Class C

It is a sad day but due to health concerns we decided to sell our 2020 Entegra Esteem 27U. We put it on consignment at a place in Alvarado, TX and three days later it sold. Even after paying the...
Forum: iRV2 Owners Registry 08-18-2021, 08:14 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 158
Posted By OldracerJim
2020 Entegra Esteem 27U

2020 Entegra Esteem 27U (2021-08-18 14:14:13)
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-08-2021, 05:42 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,034
Posted By OldracerJim
Move to a rural area, chances of burglary drop 80%

Move to a rural area, chances of burglary drop 80%
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 07-25-2021, 03:03 PM
Replies: 263
Views: 19,979
Posted By OldracerJim
But they write the laws for the incompetent...

But they write the laws for the incompetent politicians.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 07-25-2021, 08:11 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,299
Posted By OldracerJim
How Do You Answer This Question?

When booking a site on-line or over the phone I'm often asked the length of your "unit". I always give the length of the coach even though I flat tow a TOAD and began wondering if I should be...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 07-21-2021, 05:55 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,117
Posted By OldracerJim
Now Franklin's brisket is not bad at all.

Now Franklin's brisket is not bad at all.
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 07-21-2021, 05:55 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,117
Posted By OldracerJim
Take the Grand Parkway, it's the third outside...

Take the Grand Parkway, it's the third outside loop and will skirt the entire downtown area and traffic is till reasonable during rush hour. You can then exit for Highway 290 which will take you all...
Forum: Electric RVs and EV Charging 07-04-2021, 07:27 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 10,571
Posted By OldracerJim
Coal is by far the most reliable, but the...

Coal is by far the most reliable, but the environmental activists have killed that. Natural gas is next, nuclear and last place is wind and solar. The activists are after natural gas now and have...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 06-23-2021, 03:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,979
Posted By OldracerJim
Thanks everyone, this helps a lot.

Thanks everyone, this helps a lot.
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 06-20-2021, 04:38 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,979
Posted By OldracerJim
TOAD Electrical Question/Advice

We use our 2020 Entegra Esteem 27U to tow our 2014 Ford Explorer. We flat tow it with a single limitation that the car must be run 15 minutes after 6 hours of towing. It appears the primary reason is...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-20-2021, 08:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,026
Posted By OldracerJim
There are some areas of I-10 in Houston that have...

There are some areas of I-10 in Houston that have express lanes which are tools. There are also standard lanes that are not.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-12-2021, 08:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 723
Posted By OldracerJim
Ditto on the repeater especially if your install...

Ditto on the repeater especially if your install location was per the instructions.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-31-2021, 05:26 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 16,486
Posted By OldracerJim
I lived in Texas for many years but my job...

I lived in Texas for many years but my job required frequent work and travel to Iowa, Kansas and Florida. About 8 years ago States started enforcing income taxes on work performed in their State by...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-20-2021, 05:38 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 7,772
Posted By OldracerJim
When we were young the destination was the only...

When we were young the destination was the only thing. As we get older, the destination is the best part.
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 05-14-2021, 08:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,176
Posted By OldracerJim
2020 Entegra Esteem 27U Theater Seats

Looking for anyone that has the theater seating option in their 27U. I would like to swap the couch out for those seats. What is positive and negative about them. Thanks in advance.
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 05-14-2021, 07:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,368
Posted By OldracerJim
Your post brought back a memory of when I went in...

Your post brought back a memory of when I went in to buy a MH. I had researched all C's and decided it was between the Wraith and an Entegra. When I went in to make the final decision I told the...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 05-09-2021, 02:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,484
Posted By OldracerJim
My last trip in my 30' Entegra Esteem with a TPMS...

My last trip in my 30' Entegra Esteem with a TPMS using sensors at the end of the 6" steel extender ended in the extender failing in two places after 4700 miles. Tire guy that fixed it said "get rid...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 04-29-2021, 05:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,271
Posted By OldracerJim
I have the Tireminder TPMS system on all six...

I have the Tireminder TPMS system on all six tires of my 2020 Entegra Esteem 27U. It has dual wheels in the rear and with the extension for the inner tire, no problems at all. Nothing interferes with...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-29-2021, 03:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 938
Posted By OldracerJim
Tire Minder Smart TPMS is what I use.

Tire Minder Smart TPMS is what I use.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-29-2021, 03:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 938
Posted By OldracerJim
They also told me that so he did an inspection...

They also told me that so he did an inspection while we had the tire off. He said it had very little discoloration which is what happens when they are run low for too long. He felt it was okay and...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-28-2021, 06:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 938
Posted By OldracerJim
Agreed

Agreed
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-28-2021, 12:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,894
Posted By OldracerJim
I just used my Coach Net yesterday for a leaking...

I just used my Coach Net yesterday for a leaking tire while on the road. They had someone to me with the hour and he had me fixed and back on the road in one hour. Cost to me: $25 for parts, service...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-28-2021, 12:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 938
Posted By OldracerJim
TPMS Paid for Itself Today

We were on a short trip to Austin, TX to do some wildflower drives while we parked at Lake Travis. After four days it was time to go home so we prepped and got on the road just after morning rush...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-26-2021, 06:31 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,705
Posted By OldracerJim
How much and does it include all fittings?

How much and does it include all fittings?
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-17-2021, 08:29 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,034
Posted By OldracerJim
I took my 1998 Yamaha C16 and upgraded the engine...

I took my 1998 Yamaha C16 and upgraded the engine to a Predator for Vegas Carts. It now does 45 MPH, almost too much with the larger tires as it can get squirrelly around corners. We only use it at...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-16-2021, 12:24 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,705
Posted By OldracerJim
I used the flexible, much cheaper but works great.

I used the flexible, much cheaper but works great.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-13-2021, 07:46 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,705
Posted By OldracerJim
I used RapidAir (1/2") for my 1,500 sq ft shop....

I used RapidAir (1/2") for my 1,500 sq ft shop. It allows for multiple configurations, drops, and outlets inside and outside the shop. I'll never go back to copper or black iron.
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