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Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 11-21-2022, 05:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,173
Posted By RVThere
Bought a Firestick to make our TV's smart and...

Bought a Firestick to make our TV's smart and then use our phones as hot spots to stream. Very easy.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-16-2022, 07:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 482
Posted By RVThere
Where are you in NJ? I at my NJ house until...

Where are you in NJ? I at my NJ house until after Christmas so if you're relatively close, I can help you give it the once over. Not a professional, but I've owned like 6 motorhomes, fixed all...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 11-16-2022, 07:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 358
Posted By RVThere
I still have one on my 07 Winnebago Tour. When I...

I still have one on my 07 Winnebago Tour. When I first got one probably 10 years ago, I had four of them crap out on me under warranty.

There is a box on the stabilizer that has a solenoid in it....
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-05-2022, 07:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 290
Posted By RVThere
Farmers are always in need of extra winter...

Farmers are always in need of extra winter income. Millstone has an Agricultural Advisory Council that should be able to hook you up with a farmer with some extra barn space. Contact on website is:...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 09-19-2022, 08:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,305
Posted By RVThere
Even if the fans are working, they may be too...

Even if the fans are working, they may be too small to blow all the heat off the coils. I added two small desk fans from Walmart to the bottom and face them up to add more air flow.

What is the...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 08-20-2022, 07:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 653
Posted By RVThere
I've done both. I prefer the I-40 route. Many...

I've done both. I prefer the I-40 route. Many very long, lonely stretches of I-10 in the west...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-17-2022, 07:16 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,667
Posted By RVThere
I live in Big Pine Key and drive down to KW all...

I live in Big Pine Key and drive down to KW all the time. In my car.

Let's be honest. Don't be an idiot and drive your Class A to KW. Old Town is tight, Southernmost Point is tight, Duval...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 04-24-2022, 06:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,110
Posted By RVThere
'Most direct' does not equate to 'easiest'... ...

'Most direct' does not equate to 'easiest'...

Google Maps shows taking I-70 (assuming starting in Harrisburg) all the way to I-15 in UT and then down to Mesquite. 70 is easy with only some cross...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 04-23-2022, 05:22 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,988
Posted By RVThere
Been using an internal transponder for years with...

Been using an internal transponder for years with my class C. Like previously said, just attach is just above your wiper blades.

Any many states like Florida, are moving to toll by plate.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 04-11-2022, 01:39 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,711
Posted By RVThere
Been to Ystone many, many times and son was a law...

Been to Ystone many, many times and son was a law enforcement ranger there.

1. Are you driving a toad or your RV into the park? Didn't see that specified.

2. Good you plan on leaving early as...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 04-01-2022, 01:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 650
Posted By RVThere
I grew up in that area of highway spaghetti! ...

I grew up in that area of highway spaghetti!

After the Tappen Zee (which has a new name...), take 287 to the Garden State Parkway. Remember you CAN take the parkway in NJ but DON'T take Parkways...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 03-31-2022, 08:41 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,359
Posted By RVThere
If you're looking to save money by avoiding...

If you're looking to save money by avoiding tolls, realize that with a diesel guzzler like a motorhome and the high price of fuel, even a short detour around the tolls can cost you more in extra...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 03-21-2022, 04:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 702
Posted By RVThere
I do the FL to NJ route a back at least 6 times a...

I do the FL to NJ route a back at least 6 times a year.

My preferred route is:
95 to VA-17N in Fredericksburg, VA
Take 17 all the way up to Paris, VA (you will be on i-66 for a short span)...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 03-02-2022, 06:24 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,980
Posted By RVThere
358087 It’s a LG unit from Home Depot. I...

358087


It’s a LG unit from Home Depot. I think 13000 BTU. Get aluminum tape and fit the duct out a sliding window. Also keep the bottom styrofoam so it does slide around. It saved a NJ to...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 03-01-2022, 05:38 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,980
Posted By RVThere
I'm on Coleman Mach unit #4 in my 2017 Winn View....

I'm on Coleman Mach unit #4 in my 2017 Winn View.

Original died in May 2020, out of warranty so bought a new one for $1000 and had it within a week.

That one lasted a month but, like you said,...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 03-01-2022, 05:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 827
Posted By RVThere
I've driven all the ways in and out of Yosemite...

I've driven all the ways in and out of Yosemite (son worked at that Ahwanhee for a few years) in a 40-ft Class A. I prefer Rt. 41 coming in from the south.

Not too far out of the way from Big Sur...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 02-23-2022, 04:50 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,800
Posted By RVThere
You don't state what year so I randomly looked up...

You don't state what year so I randomly looked up the 2010 GC users manual.

Quoting page 339:
CAUTION!
Front or rear wheel lifts should not be used. Internal
damage to the transmission or...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 02-16-2022, 06:04 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,552
Posted By RVThere
My son was a ranger at Mesa Verde so I'll go...

My son was a ranger at Mesa Verde so I'll go against some of the other advice and say 6 days may NOT be enough.

Mesa Verde is bigger than you think as it's about a 17 miles slow ride from the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-03-2022, 07:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 841
Posted By RVThere
I drive both my Class A and Class C's from NJ to...

I drive both my Class A and Class C's from NJ to FL in the winter all the time. As others said just rinse it off once you get down here.

Not to give you more anxiety, but you do realize that...
Forum: Just Conversation 12-31-2021, 03:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 496
Posted By RVThere
Congrats! We're on 37 years and were married...

Congrats!

We're on 37 years and were married on July 4th! So with RV travel, many anniversary nights have been spent on the road in a Walmart parking lot!
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 12-27-2021, 07:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,514
Posted By RVThere
Stayed at that Walmart with no issues about a...

Stayed at that Walmart with no issues about a year ago. Will probably stay there in February again. AllStays app says OK to overnight there.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 12-27-2021, 07:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,106
Posted By RVThere
Is it ONLY a 12v DC frig? Or does it run on...

Is it ONLY a 12v DC frig? Or does it run on propane and AC too?

There may be a hidden fuse on the circuit board. Mine was fried. Also there may be a 1 amp fuse in the back wiring harness for...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-27-2021, 06:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,117
Posted By RVThere
If you crawl under there, you will see at least...

If you crawl under there, you will see at least two ground wires that are very important to its proper operation.

Clean those grounds before throwing any more money at it. The next item to...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-27-2021, 06:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,483
Posted By RVThere
'The Grand Tour' is the latest incarnation of the...

'The Grand Tour' is the latest incarnation of the three guys from the British Top Gear.

The latest episode on French cars is hysterical!
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 12-25-2021, 05:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,078
Posted By RVThere
Yep. Back in the day, it was the best and...

Yep. Back in the day, it was the best and definitely beat slowing down, having wife look for Walmart, and then seeing it AFTER you passed the exit. Now Google Maps shows you what's ahead, how to...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 12-25-2021, 05:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 666
Posted By RVThere
I've staying at Malibu RV Park a few times. ...

I've staying at Malibu RV Park a few times. Malibu Canyon Road takes you to Peperdine and it an easy drive for RV's. You'll be going north on PCH and make a right into the RV Park. I was in a 40...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 12-22-2021, 07:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,180
Posted By RVThere
I have the Invisibrake and have never had it kill...

I have the Invisibrake and have never had it kill the battery in my Jeep in 5 years. Sometimes I'll remember to unplug it from the dash cig lighter receptacle but most nights I do not.

I do carry...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 12-22-2021, 07:18 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 14,884
Posted By RVThere
Page 206 of your manual. ...

Page 206 of your manual.

https://www.carmanual.org/jeep-owners-manuals/2004-jeep-wrangler-owners-manual-2984/
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-22-2021, 01:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,159
Posted By RVThere
Pick your weather window and drive south, south,...

Pick your weather window and drive south, south, south.

Since you seem to have some flexibility and looking at the Chicago forecast, it looks like your best day is 12/29. Start after rush hour...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 12-22-2021, 07:41 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,587
Posted By RVThere
Thanks! We'll be on the Biloxi to Big Pine...

Thanks!

We'll be on the Biloxi to Big Pine Key (not quite KW) part of your route in late January. However, we stay on 75 right to the FL TP to bypass Orlando.
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 12-22-2021, 07:11 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,112
Posted By RVThere
Did tow dolly for 10 years before I saw the light...

Did tow dolly for 10 years before I saw the light of flat towing. Had Jeep Grand Cherokees since 2008 that are a dream to flat tow. Pop the transfer case in neutral and away you go!
Forum: New Member Check-In 12-22-2021, 07:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 511
Posted By RVThere
Welcome! We have an 'outpost' in Hunterdon...

Welcome! We have an 'outpost' in Hunterdon County right off 78.

Life long NJ residents but now we call the Florida Keys home!
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 12-15-2021, 12:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,106
Posted By RVThere
351506351507351508 Dealt with same problem...

351506351507351508

Dealt with same problem last week. With steps stuck closed, no room to operate from below.

Went to the cotter pin option from the front with only 2” of space. Got cotter pin...
Forum: Just Conversation 12-13-2021, 07:38 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,971
Posted By RVThere
My wife has had 5 spine surgeries starting at age...

My wife has had 5 spine surgeries starting at age 35. Last one was one year ago at age 56. She is now fused from her sacrum all the way up to her T10. That's 18 screws, 2 pelvic bolts and two rods...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 12-08-2021, 10:02 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,987
Posted By RVThere
I leave my cars for months at a time every year...

I leave my cars for months at a time every year at houses in NJ and FL. Fill tank and put smart trickle charger on. New trickle chargers don't start fires and don't ruin your battery.

One issue...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 11-26-2021, 04:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 641
Posted By RVThere
Tunnel is cake. They stop traffic for you and...

Tunnel is cake. They stop traffic for you and you drive down the middle. Very easy.

If you're longer than 65 feet with the toad, they will make you unhook.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-01-2021, 08:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 525
Posted By RVThere
Just spend the money and get spare belts and...

Just spend the money and get spare belts and store them below. In addition to the stock serpentine belt, I carry a shorter belt that allows me to bypass the AC compressor. Learned that trick while...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 10-31-2021, 03:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 424
Posted By RVThere
Yes, I have a Hawkshead Talon. Only limitation...

Yes, I have a Hawkshead Talon. Only limitation is your need metal valve stems. Just screw the sensors onto the valve stem. Monitor attaches to your windshield.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-28-2021, 03:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,593
Posted By RVThere
Allstays for picking places to stay (worth the...

Allstays for picking places to stay (worth the $10 one time fee) and Google Maps (free) for routing.
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 10-28-2021, 12:28 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,632
Posted By RVThere
Our Winnebago View Class C in a V-floorplan...

Our Winnebago View Class C in a V-floorplan converts to a king in back (or two separate bunks). NOT a walkaround. You have to 'shimmy' to get off in king mode.
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 10-27-2021, 08:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,168
Posted By RVThere
I have a 2017 View with a diesel generator with...

I have a 2017 View with a diesel generator with over 1000 hours.

Mine is a V. I did put some 3" rigid insulation under the passenger side bunk to reduce the noise. You could probably do so with...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 10-25-2021, 04:27 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 11,769
Posted By RVThere
Most Flying J stations have a dedicated RV pump...

Most Flying J stations have a dedicated RV pump with gas and diesel off to the side.

One of the biggest reasons I went all diesel was the increased difficulty in filling up with my old 35' gasser...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-25-2021, 04:20 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,952
Posted By RVThere
We have a wifi thermostat (Ecobee) so we know...

We have a wifi thermostat (Ecobee) so we know exactly what temperature the house is at and we can warm it up before we head home (we're usually gone for about 5 months in the winter).

Plus if the...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 10-25-2021, 07:57 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 623
Posted By RVThere
I do a lot of winter travel between NJ and FL. ...

I do a lot of winter travel between NJ and FL. It's all about picking your weather window and driving south like ya stole it.

For you, I'd got 390 to 99 to 15 all south and staying away from any...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 10-24-2021, 05:25 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 301
Posted By RVThere
I'm going on my FOURTH Mach 10 on my 2017 View. ...

I'm going on my FOURTH Mach 10 on my 2017 View. 2nd time compressor locked up and one time lost Freon (you'll know that if you see frost on the pipes). You'll know its the compressor if you see it...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 10-24-2021, 05:07 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,292
Posted By RVThere
Other than a big climb out of SLC on 80, I'd stay...

Other than a big climb out of SLC on 80, I'd stay on 80 to Cheyenne and then shoot down 25 in front of the Rockies before cutting off on NM-84 for a short distance and picking up 40 in Santa Rosa.
...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 10-22-2021, 05:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 500
Posted By RVThere
Sounds like a fuel problem. When is the last...

Sounds like a fuel problem. When is the last time you changed the fuel filter?
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 10-22-2021, 05:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,176
Posted By RVThere
First try lighting it with a BBQ lighter right...

First try lighting it with a BBQ lighter right after someone else in the camper turns it on and see if it lights and heats up your water. That eliminates any propane issue.

The cheaper part is...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 10-21-2021, 09:05 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,982
Posted By RVThere
I do NJ to FL Keys runs about 6-8 times a year. ...

I do NJ to FL Keys runs about 6-8 times a year.

I take 81 but get off on Rt. 50 in Winchester, VA and take that to Paris where I make a right onto Rt. 17. 17 goes on 66 for a while but you veer...
Forum: Cummins Engines 10-21-2021, 08:49 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,351
Posted By RVThere
Do you have a rear radiator? If so, it is a...

Do you have a rear radiator?

If so, it is a magnet for road debris. On my 2007 Tour, I tried to clean it, spray it with air and water, etc.

I finally had to have it replaced at about 90,000...
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