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Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 03-10-2019, 04:14 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 28,145
Posted By swamphog
I had the 6.0 ford bad engine but love the truck...

I had the 6.0 ford bad engine but love the truck I been a ford man all my life and got rid of the 6.o diesel few days later the ekg valve plugged up now i drive a chevy 6.6 diesel
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 11-20-2018, 07:39 AM
Replies: 169
Views: 26,620
Posted By swamphog
Get hot water from the micro wave ( to start )...

Get hot water from the micro wave ( to start ) pour the water in a pot on the stove to boil the warm moist air will feel warmer then what it really is but watch out to much moister may not be good on...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-28-2014, 06:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,047
Posted By swamphog
as well as your on this subject, I have a 96...

as well as your on this subject, I have a 96 Damon Challenger 5th wheel and my slide out works great , running on hydraulics , my problem, I can not locate the manual parts to use if my hydraulics...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 01-15-2014, 04:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,469
Posted By swamphog
I purchase a wireless camera for my old MH,...

I purchase a wireless camera for my old MH, hooking it up to work with the lights on. This was removed from the MH and now on my tow vehicle. Now on my fiver I am going to add a wireless camera for...
Forum: RV'ing On A Budget 03-01-2013, 06:36 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 45,646
Posted By swamphog
being on a fixed income, I visit alot of Goodwill...

being on a fixed income, I visit alot of Goodwill stores as well as St. Vincent De Paul too, Finding things is always a plus, like yesterday, purchase two plastic cabnets standing 4 feet high, two...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 02-20-2013, 04:26 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,430
Posted By swamphog
Talk to people to find the good as well as the...

Talk to people to find the good as well as the bad, many have tried FT and failed to include their marrage. others done it, love it. Down sizing is the hard thing. selling things, giving things away,...
Forum: Vintage RV's 02-11-2013, 05:57 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,379
Posted By swamphog
We love the Oxyenics alot, we bought one to...

We love the Oxyenics alot, we bought one to replace the shower head in our home.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-09-2012, 05:58 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 7,531
Posted By swamphog
TAZ, I can understand about drilling a hole...

TAZ, I can understand about drilling a hole through the wall for your washer/dryer as soon as my home is sold [ one day hopefull in the near future] we will be updating the ole MH to something newer,...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-07-2012, 09:38 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 7,531
Posted By swamphog
My DW ask me about this and with the help of...

My DW ask me about this and with the help of reading this issue I believe that it will be in our next coach as soon as we go FT, I can look at it this way, time & space, in the coach or time wasted...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-07-2012, 09:16 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,640
Posted By swamphog
I own a '88 winnebago superchief, do all the...

I own a '88 winnebago superchief, do all the repairs myself, its a chevy 454 engine, most things can be done thru the dog house, like hose, belts, tune ups, rather do it my self then take it in but...
Forum: Just Conversation 12-24-2011, 04:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 767
Posted By swamphog
just want to say to everyone out there, Merry...

just want to say to everyone out there, Merry Christmas everyone, may every one be safe,,, all over the world, and enjoy the holidays with your loved ones.
keith & val
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-10-2011, 05:00 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,878
Posted By swamphog
I traded my old class c to an updated, ( but...

I traded my old class c to an updated, ( but still an older model) class A, my trade in was $1,200.00 . I thought wow a 1976 ,not bad, till I picked up the auto/rv trader the following week and seen...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 10-01-2011, 06:00 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,892
Posted By swamphog
Lucky you, got to go to Deadwood, SD, we tried to...

Lucky you, got to go to Deadwood, SD, we tried to make it last year, but something else came up.,never did make it.
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 09-01-2011, 05:30 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,333
Posted By swamphog
We have Direct at home since 94, am very happy...

We have Direct at home since 94, am very happy with it and never had Dish, although a few of my friends have it and they seem to enjoy it, I remove my box from the house and use it in the RV , What I...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 08-07-2011, 08:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,389
Posted By swamphog
been with Direct Tv since 1994, and love it,...

been with Direct Tv since 1994, and love it, never had a problem nor trouble, responds for help is great, but if you are having problems getting a signal, and you know you have no trouble with your...
Forum: RV'ing On A Budget 08-07-2011, 08:08 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 23,670
Posted By swamphog
Dw spends a averge of $75.00 per week, or to say...

Dw spends a averge of $75.00 per week, or to say $300.00 per month, there is now only the two of us, and since I stared to like P& J sandwiches, it really saves us money on the lunch meat department,...
Forum: Just Conversation 08-07-2011, 08:01 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,871
Posted By swamphog
We havn't seen this movie and sorry we missed it,...

We havn't seen this movie and sorry we missed it, but a few weeks ago there was a movie named Lost In America, and caught the last 20 minutes of this movie, so now there are two movies like to see,...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 08-07-2011, 07:37 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,045
Posted By swamphog
I was informed by two different sales rep at two...

I was informed by two different sales rep at two different dealers, Dodge is the only diesel truck out in the market where you don't need to purchase the fluid for the DEF tank, as the Dodge engneers...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-03-2011, 04:54 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 5,782
Posted By swamphog
Ha Ha Ha, I am the youngest with out any doubt,...

Ha Ha Ha, I am the youngest with out any doubt, and if you don't believe me ask me wife she will tell you she as three kids, but the fact is this 54 year ( as of july) old father/grandfather counts...
Forum: Just Conversation 07-31-2011, 07:10 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,879
Posted By swamphog
Man, bring back the past, My oldest one had the...

Man, bring back the past, My oldest one had the same trouble with the hard drugs, not going to school, in court, we seek help for her and was told if she don't want it and we ( the county) call you...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 07-31-2011, 06:39 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 8,976
Posted By swamphog
Being a retired semi driver for over 25 yrs with...

Being a retired semi driver for over 25 yrs with many miles under my belt, I have experance just about everything, like most pro's its an everyday thing, best is to not say or show any signs and let...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 07-31-2011, 06:24 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,040
Posted By swamphog
When you keep putting money into her ,more then...

When you keep putting money into her ,more then whats she is worth, now thats love. ( guess you can say "she is high maintence) :-)
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 07-31-2011, 06:19 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,323
Posted By swamphog
Alot of seasonal campers where I stay at has put...

Alot of seasonal campers where I stay at has put in apartment size fridges & when mine went out, I thought about it, but the circut board was replace, and to be honest could of found a new but...
Forum: Just Conversation 07-31-2011, 06:04 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,851
Posted By swamphog
Pretty much ashamed of our goverment, spending...

Pretty much ashamed of our goverment, spending money like its water coming out of a tap, problem is, I just got no more money for them, they need to stop this crap about there parties, stop borrowing...
Forum: Just Conversation 07-31-2011, 05:33 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,129
Posted By swamphog
We will add her to our prayers today , and you...

We will add her to our prayers today , and you too.
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 07-31-2011, 05:31 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 22,317
Posted By swamphog
We have two receivers, both from the same...

We have two receivers, both from the same company, one in the living room hooked up to a phone line, the other in the bedroom, not hooked up to a phone line, we really don't turn this one unless...
Forum: New Member Check-In 07-25-2011, 05:52 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 543
Posted By swamphog
drain all the water in the system to include grey...

drain all the water in the system to include grey & black, use RV ANTIFREEZE the key word is RV to use in the water lines, not saying where your located, but MT your tanks, MT your tanks out both...
Forum: New Member Check-In 07-25-2011, 05:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 563
Posted By swamphog
my DW grandparents worked their for many years at...

my DW grandparents worked their for many years at the EAA for many years. Have fun.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-25-2011, 05:34 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,178
Posted By swamphog
LOL, pretty soon you all will be joining me at...

LOL, pretty soon you all will be joining me at the Vintage Club. Although You all have a ways to go yet.
Forum: New Member Check-In 07-24-2011, 05:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 612
Posted By swamphog
lucky you guys, we are following the pattern of...

lucky you guys, we are following the pattern of going FT too, just started to move things out and getting the boker in to put the house on the market,
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 07-23-2011, 05:09 AM
Replies: 13,639
Views: 2,140,664
Posted By swamphog
where do I start??,new awning and hardware &...

where do I start??,new awning and hardware & brake pads, brake calipers, in January, march was the rebuilt tranny, june was the thermostasts and circut board for the hot water tank, late june was the...
Forum: Full-Timers 07-23-2011, 04:23 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 12,943
Posted By swamphog
We have an older MH & we are going to replace it...

We have an older MH & we are going to replace it as we are going FT, so far we are moving towards a fiver, although we like the MH and love the DP, I have to consider the maintence of two engines,...
Forum: Full-Timers 07-23-2011, 04:07 AM
Replies: 287
Views: 36,660
Posted By swamphog
We are starting to get ready to go FT, going...

We are starting to get ready to go FT, going through the items we want, the items to give to our daughters, and of course the garage sale, then the broker comes in to put the house on the market.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 07-11-2011, 05:16 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,954
Posted By swamphog
if you take the interstate there is no need for...

if you take the interstate there is no need for you to worry about any low bridges for your class C. just take your time, and if you are not use to driving , then I would recomend to drive 200 to 300...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 07-08-2011, 06:24 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 14,762
Posted By swamphog
remold looks like the same process for recap,...

remold looks like the same process for recap, either way by federal law you can not use them for the steers, and like many truck drivers out there I use them on my drives or trailers, but no remold/...
Forum: Just Conversation 07-08-2011, 05:36 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 9,695
Posted By swamphog
She was found not guilty, let it be its in the...

She was found not guilty, let it be
its in the past,
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-20-2011, 02:53 PM
Replies: 1,304
Views: 129,262
Posted By swamphog
I like to ride my ATV in the swamp alot and one...

I like to ride my ATV in the swamp alot and one of the guys yelled out Swamphog.
to this day the name sticks with me.
Forum: RV'ing Humor & Crazy but True Stories 04-06-2011, 06:06 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,178
Posted By swamphog
just about every thing mention here, I can recall...

just about every thing mention here, I can recall just like yesterday, and yep it includes the bad with the good.
Wonder what these kids would do if you take their electric toys away??
I have...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-06-2011, 05:42 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,261
Posted By swamphog
This is the answer I was looking for, can one use...

This is the answer I was looking for, can one use the AC to change the tires on the RV's, therefore I will purchase one, as the footprint is small and no not doing any major repairs on the road.I...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-03-2011, 05:38 AM
Replies: 549
Views: 74,488
Posted By swamphog
NO, I didn't carry one when I drove a semi, and...

NO, I didn't carry one when I drove a semi, and never felt threaten then, and I also strongly do not believe in carring a hand gun in the RV, however a can of hair spray, pepper spray, just about...
Forum: RV'ing Humor & Crazy but True Stories 04-02-2011, 04:30 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,178
Posted By swamphog
Yeah! what you all say, I agree! 102% lazy...

Yeah!
what you all say, I agree! 102%
lazy kids, on Facebook all night with the TV on, till 2AM .
Forum: New Member Check-In 04-02-2011, 03:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 657
Posted By swamphog
Welcome, you are right about the sides, sure wish...

Welcome, you are right about the sides, sure wish I had them , would give me more room.
Forum: New Member Check-In 04-01-2011, 05:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 597
Posted By swamphog
Welcome to a bunch of friendly folks on the web,...

Welcome to a bunch of friendly folks on the web, you are able to ask any thing here and more help then any place.
nice coach !
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-27-2011, 08:01 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,261
Posted By swamphog
would this AC be the Sears Craftsman model #...

would this AC be the Sears Craftsman model # 00915309000 ? the 25LBS at 1.5 gals.???
this is the one I would like to purchase and want to be sure it will use my inpact tools
Forum: Just Conversation 03-27-2011, 07:56 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,150
Posted By swamphog
I make Apple Pie, call it the dangerouse drink as...

I make Apple Pie, call it the dangerouse drink as it taste sooo good then it hits you, I try the store bought Apple Pie, it was to strong for me.
Forum: Just Conversation 03-27-2011, 07:49 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,526
Posted By swamphog
I think i rather have the snow, then the rain. as...

I think i rather have the snow, then the rain. as you are able to things in the snow, but this cold gots to go. on 2nd thought, rather have the warmth of the sun, the sandy beach, the BBQ's,...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 03-27-2011, 07:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 13,515
Posted By swamphog
I just replace mind, I was informed the most...

I just replace mind,
I was informed the most dangerous part of the task, is to rewind the spring as it could take a finger off if it lets loose, I took my RV to CW and let them do it, but this was...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-27-2011, 06:52 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 43,865
Posted By swamphog
When I was a truck driver OTR (a while back) , I...

When I was a truck driver OTR (a while back) , I never seen a RV of any type in the scale house.
I drove most of the 48 states, seen them on the side of the road with a state patrol, not knowing if...
Forum: New Member Check-In 03-20-2011, 06:41 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,449
Posted By swamphog
Amber, your in good hands on this...

Amber,
your in good hands on this site, the help is here, the people are great, the friendship you just started will go further then you will ever know, you can say this is an "extended...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-27-2011, 02:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,136
Posted By swamphog
I say , keep the orginal offer he gave you, your...

I say , keep the orginal offer he gave you, your gain his loss, he made the offer ,you didn't, he put it writting, you didn't, force him to keep the deal, or see a lawyer.
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