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Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-30-2016, 08:24 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,045
Posted By Jim2
CU or Bank, not a lot of difference these days as...

CU or Bank, not a lot of difference these days as long as its part of a national network and offers full slate of online services. As a fulltimer the online banking & billpay is more important than...
Forum: Boondocking 10-15-2016, 07:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,666
Posted By Jim2
There are plenty of places to park overnight...

There are plenty of places to park overnight without being hassled. There are also plenty of places where being hassled is more likely. The trick is to learn the difference. Yes some cities have...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-02-2016, 09:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,034
Posted By Jim2
Even though when you travel fulltime and have no...

Even though when you travel fulltime and have no fixed residence, you still need an official address and domicile state. Most fulltimers deal with this by selecting a professional mail forwarding...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-30-2016, 12:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,431
Posted By Jim2
Count me in that group, I avoid RV dealer shops...

Count me in that group, I avoid RV dealer shops like the plague, warranty or not.

I also agree that this sounds like a lawyer in need of revenue and drumming up business.
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 09-30-2016, 11:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 975
Posted By Jim2
No recent changes on DirecTV 's part. a dome...

No recent changes on DirecTV 's part.
a dome should work for SD service on Sat 101. I don't know anything about Tracstar, its possible they made a change while you were gone and you need their...
Forum: Full-Timers 09-29-2016, 05:46 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,289
Posted By Jim2
No that's not correct. You're inventing a problem...

No that's not correct. You're inventing a problem that doesn't exist. I'm not sure if you're confused, mis-informed or you forgot to read the fine print & definitions.

The 10 or 20 or 30 days to...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-29-2016, 09:30 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 7,873
Posted By Jim2
"What "unexpected" repairs have you run into with...

"What "unexpected" repairs have you run into with your DP"

I bought my DP new and in 10 yrs of fulltime use, I've had no unexpected repairs. I do all my own maintenance, even when it was new and...
Forum: Full-Timers 09-29-2016, 09:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,128
Posted By Jim2
You shouldn't have any problem as long as you...

You shouldn't have any problem as long as you spend the majority of each year outside of NC and move most of your personal & official accounts & contacts to FL. for example, you can't continue to...
Forum: Full-Timers 09-26-2016, 11:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,027
Posted By Jim2
If you're referring to a Medicare Supplement,...

If you're referring to a Medicare Supplement, which used to be called Medigap insurance; then yes, almost every fulltimer on Medicare has one of those.
Both Medicare & Medicare Supplements are...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-23-2016, 09:30 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,865
Posted By Jim2
Mine were exactly 10 yrs old when I replaced all...

Mine were exactly 10 yrs old when I replaced all 6 last fall. they still looked new, had no cracking and no wear issues; and were always inspected & inflated properly from day 1 since I bought this...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 09-22-2016, 08:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,153
Posted By Jim2
Yes the D12 is a standard definition receiver...

Yes the D12 is a standard definition receiver that works fine when connected to Sat 101. I have a D12 in each of my RV's. It doesn't know or care if its in a house or RV, or Texas or Florida; as long...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 09-20-2016, 02:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,022
Posted By Jim2
very true. folks who only visit the high country...

very true. folks who only visit the high country occasionally need to be aware of 3 items that can impact your health up here.

1) as a result of the combined effect of breathing faster at...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 09-20-2016, 09:50 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,022
Posted By Jim2
Lots of variables, including your definition of...

Lots of variables, including your definition of hot and cool. 6000-7000 is cooler than 3000-4000, but still hot in my book. In general most areas above 8,000 ft are cooler than most, most of the...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 09-20-2016, 09:27 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,197
Posted By Jim2
when you call DTV customer service, its like...

when you call DTV customer service, its like buying a lottery ticket. You may get someone with an IQ higher than a box of rocks or you may get one who can only read from their standard script and...
Forum: Full-Timers 09-18-2016, 02:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 13,401
Posted By Jim2
Lots of variables and specific personal...

Lots of variables and specific personal differences that make it hard to do global comparisons. I would also say that there are many factors in choosing your new home state and for many of us, the...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 09-15-2016, 07:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,962
Posted By Jim2
It's as appropriate as any other high pass road...

It's as appropriate as any other high pass road in Colorado. Hiway 91 is a good 2 lane road with shoulders. it goes from about 10,000 ft at I-70 up to Fremont Pass at 11,300 and then back down to...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 09-12-2016, 10:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,916
Posted By Jim2
I never went over Teton Pass to get from W...

I never went over Teton Pass to get from W Yellowstone to Colter Bay, just take the main road through the park. Other than the summer tourist traffic stopping in the middle of the road to photograph...
Forum: Full-Timers 09-09-2016, 02:33 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 8,231
Posted By Jim2
I'm a SD resident with a PMB address and I've...

I'm a SD resident with a PMB address and I've bought several handguns in SD using my PMB drivers license with no issues. The only time I was refused was at Cabellas in Rapid City, it seems they have...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 09-05-2016, 10:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,748
Posted By Jim2
Its been a month since I was on it, but yes its...

Its been a month since I was on it, but yes its kept in good condition. Its used frequently this time of year by trucks to take our bulk potatoes and barley crops to market. So, its designed & built...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 09-04-2016, 09:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 678
Posted By Jim2
No problem using 385/85 to I-90 that's a major...

No problem using 385/85 to I-90 that's a major truck route. The only issue is going through downtown Deadwood is a bit tight depending on traffic.

As for Spearfish Canyon Rd, I would try that one...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 09-04-2016, 09:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,748
Posted By Jim2
From your description, it sounds like the section...

From your description, it sounds like the section of Co17 you're referring to is from Villa Grove to Alamosa. That's a flat straight road through a farming & ranching valley just west of the Great...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 09-01-2016, 11:56 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 517
Posted By Jim2
Yes, the main 16 hwy from Rapid City to Hill City...

Yes, the main 16 hwy from Rapid City to Hill City is ok and well used by all sizes.
I used to go 16 all the way from Wy to RC in my MH.

Its the 16A section that branches off over to Custer SP...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 09-01-2016, 10:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,037
Posted By Jim2
In a motorhome you have 12vdc circuits & fuses by...

In a motorhome you have 12vdc circuits & fuses by the chassis maker, by the engine maker and by the RV assembler. No one tries to coordinate them, its 3 separate systems, designers, installers.
The...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 08-28-2016, 08:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,768
Posted By Jim2
There are quite a few of us who have no need for...

There are quite a few of us who have no need for HD and have resisted complicating our systems by adding HD. Unfortunately DTV has decided to stop serving SD in 2019, so only by forcing me while...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 08-27-2016, 07:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,932
Posted By Jim2
South Fork, Creede and Lake City are all close...

South Fork, Creede and Lake City are all close enough that you can stay in either and do day trips to the others. I live in South Fork but spend as much time in Creede and Lake City and Pagosa....
Forum: Full-Timers 08-24-2016, 11:29 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,289
Posted By Jim2
Its perfectly normal to have questions and a bit...

Its perfectly normal to have questions and a bit of anxiety when starting down a new path.

You didn't say where your current home is. If its in Oregon and that's the state you want to keep as your...
Forum: Full-Timers 08-23-2016, 07:38 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,289
Posted By Jim2
even though you're selling your house and won't...

even though you're selling your house and won't have a fixed street address, you still need an official address for drivers lic, vehicle reg, vehicle insur, medical insurance, voting, social...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 08-19-2016, 07:05 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,525
Posted By Jim2
It's always been a problem, not just since the...

It's always been a problem, not just since the ATT buyout. You've always been better off dealing directly with a local installer to get RV work done. I have DTV in 3 homes and 3 RV's and the only...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 08-15-2016, 02:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,204
Posted By Jim2
Silverton - Ouray - Lake City area is an off road...

Silverton - Ouray - Lake City area is an off road Jeepers paradise, something to come back for.
This has been a weird weather summer here in the Co high country, most of June & July we were above...
Forum: Full-Timers 08-13-2016, 11:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,946
Posted By Jim2
My experience has been a little of each. some...

My experience has been a little of each. some organization just link to an online version of their newsletter or magazine; others do provide a PDF version that's downloadable.and still others haven't...
Forum: Full-Timers 08-13-2016, 07:18 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,946
Posted By Jim2
Most fulltimers sign up at one of the...

Most fulltimers sign up at one of the professional mail forwarding services. Depending on which state you choose for your domicile, there are several mail forwarding companies in each of the prime...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 08-11-2016, 01:11 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,953
Posted By Jim2
"" So, Straight Talk keeps changing my IP...

"" So, Straight Talk keeps changing my IP address. That would probably explain the INTERMITTENT issue. I am guessing that some of the IP addresses I get assigned are clean, and some are not. ""

...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 08-11-2016, 12:56 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,953
Posted By Jim2
Straight Talk resells access to all the many cell...

Straight Talk resells access to all the many cell networks. Depending on what plan & what equipment you got from them, some work on Verizon ^ Sprint technology; some work on ATT & T-Mobile...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 08-11-2016, 10:10 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,953
Posted By Jim2
No, its ATT & T-Mobile that use GSM technology....

No, its ATT & T-Mobile that use GSM technology. Verizon & Sprint use CDMA, at least for the majority of their networks. There may be some areas where they bought out a smaller carrier that was on GSM...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 08-11-2016, 08:58 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,953
Posted By Jim2
Here is an article that may help you understand...

Here is an article that may help you understand what is going on and why its intermittent. Only those who subscribe to one of these "spammer blacklists" will block your email if your domain or IP is...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 08-11-2016, 08:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,612
Posted By Jim2
NM is a big state with a wide variety of weather...

NM is a big state with a wide variety of weather from north to south. In the higher elevations of northern NM mid Oct is the transition from summer to winter. Red River and the surrounding areas at...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 08-11-2016, 07:37 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,953
Posted By Jim2
The only thing certain, is this has nothing to do...

The only thing certain, is this has nothing to do with Straight Talk. Straight Talk is not an ISP, they simply resell access to other cell networks. They couldn't block your email if they wanted to....
Forum: Full-Timers 07-30-2016, 11:41 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,743
Posted By Jim2
In the US, Sprint & Verizon use CDMA cell...

In the US, Sprint & Verizon use CDMA cell technology; ATT & T-Mobile use GSM cell technology. Most devices are designed to use one or the other. So even if you have an unlocked Verizon jetpack, it...
Forum: Full-Timers 07-30-2016, 07:26 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,743
Posted By Jim2
I've used a 6620L for several years while...

I've used a 6620L for several years while traveling and am very happy with it. Like any cell based device, it depends on the service coverage in the specific areas where you travel. I frequently need...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 07-27-2016, 08:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,439
Posted By Jim2
I have both GS and CN roadside assistance...

I have both GS and CN roadside assistance policies. They are well worth the $100 a year or so cost compared to the cost of towing one of these rigs.
I have no extended warranty plan on any of my...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 07-27-2016, 08:42 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,395
Posted By Jim2
as a DL requirement, that would only apply to Ca...

as a DL requirement, that would only apply to Ca residents.
However, Ca could make it a state restriction that no vehicle over 40 ft can be used on our state or local roads, then it would apply to...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 07-27-2016, 08:31 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,395
Posted By Jim2
Policing 101 - if your license class is legal in...

Policing 101 - if your license class is legal in your home state, then its legal in any state, universal reciprocity. for example, many but not all states require a motorcycle endorsement on your...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 07-18-2016, 09:42 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,774
Posted By Jim2
I've got a winter ranch out in the boonies near...

I've got a winter ranch out in the boonies near Las Cruces, NM that I use as a base camp. But I still do a lot of RV travels during the winter season; all the warm spots from southern Cal to south Tx.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 07-18-2016, 03:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,774
Posted By Jim2
Colorado has a lot of good options. stay away...

Colorado has a lot of good options. stay away from the major cities and head up into the mountains. To be cool you want to be above 8000 ft elevation.
I second twogypsies list... South Fork, Pagosa...
Forum: Full-Timers 07-18-2016, 03:26 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,856
Posted By Jim2
you seem to have most of the basics covered and...

you seem to have most of the basics covered and near avg.
but you have a few extra categories and a few higher categories.
for example, most fulltimers don't spend anywhere near $250 a month...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 07-17-2016, 01:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,684
Posted By Jim2
Midwest? Apparently you haven't been to...

Midwest? Apparently you haven't been to California or Louisiana recently. Bad roads are the norm in most areas of the country. Reduced funding has stretched many states highway repaving and repair...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 07-16-2016, 01:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,096
Posted By Jim2
Since Power Gear is now owned by Lippert, you can...

Since Power Gear is now owned by Lippert, you can find the owners manual on their site, depending on which system & which control panel, select from the listing here.

Leveling System Power Gear...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 07-16-2016, 11:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 674
Posted By Jim2
The "best" route always depends on what set of...

The "best" route always depends on what set of preferences you apply. some folks just want the fastest from A to B, some want scenery & interesting stops along the way; some prefer interstate...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 07-16-2016, 10:53 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 12,082
Posted By Jim2
The best bank for fulltiming, is any bank of your...

The best bank for fulltiming, is any bank of your choice that offers enough online banking options so that you never have to step foot in a real bank branch office. ATM card for cash at checkout when...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 07-16-2016, 10:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,112
Posted By Jim2
DJ86, there are lots of us still using that...

DJ86, there are lots of us still using that vintage of Sat dish. It works fine for SD service. Only need a new dish if you want to complicate life with HD. (until 2019 when DTV plans to kill 101 and...
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