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Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 05-19-2016, 10:54 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,833
Posted By RoyM
I find it hard to believe there is a $27,000...

I find it hard to believe there is a $27,000 difference between TX and OH on identical units, the one in OH may be be a bare bones unit. By the time you pay shipping or a trip north to get it, pdi,...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 05-19-2016, 10:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 992
Posted By RoyM
We had that problem last year, she built her nest...

We had that problem last year, she built her nest on a storage box under the nose. We waited until the little ones were gone, inconvenient but better than disturbing them. At the end of the season I...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-05-2016, 05:18 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,453
Posted By RoyM
I would want my mh well insulated if it had a...

I would want my mh well insulated if it had a screamin' jimmy, those things are LOUD.:D I remember riding shotgun in an old 6-53 powered Kenworth with a straight pipe, conversation stopped when...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 01-22-2016, 08:35 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,138
Posted By RoyM
a decent compressor or service station will do...

a decent compressor or service station will do the job but what tires do you have that need 125psi:confused::confused:
Forum: Just Conversation 01-14-2016, 09:01 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,557
Posted By RoyM
Americans should enjoy increased purchasing power...

Americans should enjoy increased purchasing power but with so much of our products being bought with Yankee pesos plus an onerous tax structure there is no free lunch for anybody. Anybody want to pay...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 01-09-2016, 06:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 717
Posted By RoyM
99 north of Whistler is a very scenic drive on a...

99 north of Whistler is a very scenic drive on a good albeit twisty road. At Lilloet stay on course to highway 97, 12 to Lytton is a goat trail. Once you reach 97 you have two choices, north to...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 01-06-2016, 09:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 563
Posted By RoyM
Where are you planning to cross the border?

Where are you planning to cross the border?
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-06-2016, 09:07 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,608
Posted By RoyM
These guys waiting for a tow?

These guys waiting for a tow?
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-06-2016, 09:00 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 13,690
Posted By RoyM
I have been amused watching some of the rituals...

I have been amused watching some of the rituals involving the stinky and now I find out I'm not sufficiently obsessive.:banghead: I don't use it until we are ready to leave. I unhook up my water, put...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-06-2016, 05:18 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,916
Posted By RoyM
Welcome aboard. As with anything in life, there...

Welcome aboard. As with anything in life, there is a certain risk in undertaking such a voyage but in many ways that is what makes the adventure exciting. If everything were predictable what fun...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-29-2015, 08:49 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,330
Posted By RoyM
"Now Orville, ya gotta remember to tap the brakes...

"Now Orville, ya gotta remember to tap the brakes jest before ya turn the corner".
I called a scrap dealer to pick up a derelict Plymouth Fury, he showed up with an old 3/4 ton under a beaver tail...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 10-29-2015, 08:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,580
Posted By RoyM
I normally leave it in the truck but if I need to...

I normally leave it in the truck but if I need to haul anything else it hangs on the trailer pin. I put a lock on the release bar to keep prying fingers from dropping it on their feet.
Forum: Truck Camper Discussion 08-13-2015, 04:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,300
Posted By RoyM
Does it have to be parked at home to be covered?...

Does it have to be parked at home to be covered? Some jurisdictions require that truck campers be licensed, here it is considered cargo. However insurance might be tricky if it is damaged while...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 08-08-2015, 08:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,183
Posted By RoyM
When are you planning to travel? You may find...

When are you planning to travel? You may find some campgrounds shut down for the season after September 15. Fuel is readily available, that is a major route.
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 08-07-2015, 10:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 10,526
Posted By RoyM
Putting the hitch behind the axle will take too...

Putting the hitch behind the axle will take too much weight off the front, the tail would wag the dog and make for a very unpleasant driving experience plus the police would frown on it. Your trailer...
Forum: RV'ing Humor & Crazy but True Stories 07-26-2015, 01:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,966
Posted By RoyM
IMHO the only good chicken is a dead chicken...on...

IMHO the only good chicken is a dead chicken...on my plate with potatoes and gravy. My parents raised the stupid sob's.
Our 4 year old grand daughter was packing a fistful of crackers. Dad asked if...
Forum: RV'ing with Pets 07-17-2015, 04:14 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,468
Posted By RoyM
Ours would do the same thing only she jumped on...

Ours would do the same thing only she jumped on the lock switch, once with the engine running. I learned to take the keys with me every time. If we locked her in the vehicle we would hear a loud...
Forum: New Member Check-In 06-30-2015, 06:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 990
Posted By RoyM
Congratulations!!! Grab a coffee and have a seat....

Congratulations!!! Grab a coffee and have a seat. B.C. alone will keep you busy for a few years but be warned, rv'ing is addictive and thankfully there is no known cure.
Forum: Just Conversation 06-28-2015, 04:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,072
Posted By RoyM
Yes it is. With no a/c in the trailer we are...

Yes it is. With no a/c in the trailer we are staying home for the moment.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-28-2015, 04:29 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 8,453
Posted By RoyM
So the guy caught caught without proper plates,...

So the guy caught caught without proper plates, not wearing a seat belt and driving without a license and is now crying foul. He knows or ought to know the rules and chose to ignore them. Yes, the...
Forum: RV'ing Humor & Crazy but True Stories 06-03-2015, 08:25 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 12,654
Posted By RoyM
That's funny.

That's funny.
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 06-03-2015, 08:22 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 13,156
Posted By RoyM
Do you consider the interstate your race track?...

Do you consider the interstate your race track? We prefer the slower pace of the road less traveled but sometimes necessity gets in the way and we are forced to take the major highway but that...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-15-2015, 08:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 860
Posted By RoyM
:rofl: What are you driving?

:rofl: What are you driving?
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-15-2015, 08:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,089
Posted By RoyM
I ran into a similar problem at home. I bought a...

I ran into a similar problem at home. I bought a kitchen faucet and it went in fine but the short and long pipes were reversed. Nuts. I took it back, all the other faucets were made the same way. The...
Forum: Just Conversation 02-17-2015, 09:58 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 9,881
Posted By RoyM
Hmmm, that is not far from here. Will have to...

Hmmm, that is not far from here. Will have to give it a try.
Forum: Just Conversation 02-17-2015, 09:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,703
Posted By RoyM
We rarely find a restaurant that really knows how...

We rarely find a restaurant that really knows how to prepare and cook eggs. Peabody's in Palm Springs CA sure does, their huevos rancheros is the best I have had.
Forum: Just Conversation 02-15-2015, 11:43 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 7,962
Posted By RoyM
:D Let us know how that works out. I often think...

:D Let us know how that works out. I often think of the advances in my lifetime and feel a litlle overwhelmed, I am 66. Television was new, we didn't have one until I was 8 because there was no...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-15-2015, 11:25 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 7,379
Posted By RoyM
I was on a tight schedule in an underpowered...

I was on a tight schedule in an underpowered truck from Klamath Falls to Boise, that had to be the most uninspiring drive I have ever experienced. If I hadn't been in a hurry and had taken time to...
Forum: RV'ing Humor & Crazy but True Stories 02-13-2015, 09:02 PM
Replies: 940
Views: 152,566
Posted By RoyM
:rofl: We were not allowed to use them until...

:rofl: We were not allowed to use them until grade 11. I work in outdoor power equipment distribution, a dealer called looking for part numbers for points and condenser on an old Briggs and Stratton...
Forum: RV'ing Humor & Crazy but True Stories 02-07-2015, 10:24 AM
Replies: 940
Views: 152,566
Posted By RoyM
Yeah, but it gave us something to do besides...

Yeah, but it gave us something to do besides sitting there wetting ourselves waiting for the shoe to drop.
Forum: RV'ing Humor & Crazy but True Stories 02-02-2015, 08:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,712
Posted By RoyM
The university student union cafeteria had a...

The university student union cafeteria had a cashier that obviously had never seen the inside of a class room beyond grade two. Nice enough but not too bright.
She only knew how to make change for a...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 02-01-2015, 11:38 AM
Replies: 274
Views: 569,405
Posted By RoyM
Yeah. We made the same mistake.:facepalm: We...

Yeah. We made the same mistake.:facepalm: We subsequently found an 05 Ram diesel which was overkill at the time but it allowed us to upgrade the trailer without replacing the truck.
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 01-31-2015, 11:03 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,454
Posted By RoyM
If I found a frog in the toilet that would be the...

If I found a frog in the toilet that would be the first thing I would check.:blink: Of course that would be after stopping the screaming if she found it.
Forum: RV'ing Humor & Crazy but True Stories 01-31-2015, 10:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,687
Posted By RoyM
Don't get mad, get even.:D

Don't get mad, get even.:D
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-27-2015, 08:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,163
Posted By RoyM
Doing it that way will guarantee a low ball offer...

Doing it that way will guarantee a low ball offer on the trade. What matters here is the difference. You are looking at a $250,000 rolling condo and expect $150,000 for your fifteen year old high...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 01-25-2015, 02:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,263
Posted By RoyM
'We ended up in Napa Valley for winery tours. ...

'We ended up in Napa Valley for winery tours. Got lost on some back roads and found one of the oldest wineries in CA.'
:DI like that part of rv'ing best. Take the road less traveled although DW...
Forum: RV'ing Humor & Crazy but True Stories 01-24-2015, 12:09 PM
Replies: 940
Views: 152,566
Posted By RoyM
Sometimes I am at a loss trying to remember my...

Sometimes I am at a loss trying to remember my name.:D
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-24-2015, 12:07 PM
Replies: 327
Views: 27,046
Posted By RoyM
Gas was 1.02/liter here yesterday, the best we...

Gas was 1.02/liter here yesterday, the best we have seen for some time but at a 20% exchange rate that is robbery compared to what Americans are paying. Diesel is $1.15
Forum: RV'ing Humor & Crazy but True Stories 01-24-2015, 11:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,435
Posted By RoyM
Well, as long as it works for him.:D

Well, as long as it works for him.:D
Forum: Just Conversation 01-24-2015, 11:43 AM
Replies: 732
Views: 78,428
Posted By RoyM
A friend raised some pigs, fed them mostly whey...

A friend raised some pigs, fed them mostly whey but threw in kitchen scraps and over ripe apples. This is some of the best bacon we have ever had, we are trying to stretch it out as we won't be...
Forum: RV'ing Humor & Crazy but True Stories 01-18-2015, 08:47 PM
Replies: 940
Views: 152,566
Posted By RoyM
Wow, you are really dating yourself. :laugh:

Wow, you are really dating yourself. :laugh:
Forum: Just Conversation 01-16-2015, 12:48 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 8,265
Posted By RoyM
A lot of wisdom here. Will Rogers was a master at...

A lot of wisdom here. Will Rogers was a master at observing the human condition and came up with some real gems. One of my favorites is ' I was too ignorant to know it couldn't be done so I went...
Forum: RV'ing Humor & Crazy but True Stories 01-16-2015, 02:36 AM
Replies: 940
Views: 152,566
Posted By RoyM
#15 You know what a rotary dial phone is and have...

#15 You know what a rotary dial phone is and have actually used one.
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 01-16-2015, 02:32 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,189
Posted By RoyM
You are absolutely right, you need more truck. I...

You are absolutely right, you need more truck. I am really glad you took it for a test run and recognized the problem before killing yourself or someone else. If you keep this beast a class 5 or...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-15-2015, 09:07 PM
Replies: 327
Views: 27,046
Posted By RoyM
FINALLY under a buck per liter for gas and 105.9...

FINALLY under a buck per liter for gas and 105.9 for diesel. :dance: Still, diesel is 2.33/gal in Bellingham so even with the exchange rate we come out ahead. We don't make a special trip to buy fuel...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-05-2015, 01:13 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 8,415
Posted By RoyM
1.26/ liter here, 2.99/gallon across the line. 75...

1.26/ liter here, 2.99/gallon across the line. 75 bucks gave me half a tank here last weekend then DW decided she wanted to go to Costco in Bellingham, 50 bucks filled it there. Even with an...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-01-2015, 11:54 AM
Replies: 327
Views: 27,046
Posted By RoyM
I saw 1.99/gal in Bellingham last weekend, here...

I saw 1.99/gal in Bellingham last weekend, here it is 1.09/ liter:eek: Diesel was 2.99/ gal there so I topped up as it is 1.26/liter in metro Vancouver. Granted, we are dealing with a 15%...
Forum: RV Gourmet 12-06-2014, 12:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,392
Posted By RoyM
:thumb: It just isn't a burger without the onion....

:thumb: It just isn't a burger without the onion. You can serve mine with a slice of melted cheddar and fresh tomato.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 11-29-2014, 03:03 AM
Replies: 327
Views: 27,046
Posted By RoyM
1.16.9/l here yesterday, yhat is a drop of 9...

1.16.9/l here yesterday, yhat is a drop of 9 cents in the last couple of days. I can live with that. Diesel is 1.36.9 what's up with that?:sad:
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 11-23-2014, 12:32 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,830
Posted By RoyM
Honda no longer offers the EV series although you...

Honda no longer offers the EV series although you may find some new old stock.
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