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Forum: Vintage RV's 11-02-2012, 06:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,175
Posted By IWillRVToo
I hope you can design it so it works well for you...

I hope you can design it so it works well for you and gives you more comfort.
It's a very good idea!
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 11-02-2012, 06:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,527
Posted By IWillRVToo
Something like this might help; HVAC Pumps &...

Something like this might help;
HVAC Pumps & Circulators | Vents, Tanks & Separators | 1" Vortech Air Separator - Green | B335332 - GlobalIndustrial.com...
Forum: Vintage RV's 11-02-2012, 06:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,175
Posted By IWillRVToo
It's a great idea if you can still have a...

It's a great idea if you can still have a walkaround bed.
Forum: Just Conversation 11-02-2012, 06:20 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,889
Posted By IWillRVToo
"I would take any help I could get To get...

"I would take any help I could get To get electric back on"
...and would you also want 30 amp 240 volt run to your RV?
Someone posted about that just a few days ago...something about trading...
Forum: Just Conversation 11-02-2012, 06:05 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,889
Posted By IWillRVToo
This is a comment posted below the story the link...

This is a comment posted below the story the link takes you to;

"I'm thinking the reason they said "no thanks" to non-union workers is because they know that union workers MUST meet certain...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 10-31-2012, 10:17 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,675
Posted By IWillRVToo
Oh yeah - the power awning - fantastic!!

Oh yeah - the power awning - fantastic!!
Forum: New Member Check-In 10-30-2012, 10:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 605
Posted By IWillRVToo
Welcome! from Hillsboro.

Welcome! from Hillsboro.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-30-2012, 10:16 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,435
Posted By IWillRVToo
I voted No because I can fix or repair or replace...

I voted No because I can fix or repair or replace anything on our TT. AND, anything that can quit or die can be lived without for a "short" period.
The truck is a different animal. I got a big...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 10-30-2012, 10:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,675
Posted By IWillRVToo
Some thoughts; Fiberglass adds strength as it...

Some thoughts;
Fiberglass adds strength as it is part of the structure.
It could be more slippery to air moving along it.
It is smooth so doors, windows, etc. are more easily sealed to it.
My...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 10-28-2012, 06:38 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,115
Posted By IWillRVToo
Abe Feller. Hand made in the USA Travel Trailer...

Abe Feller. Hand made in the USA
Travel Trailer Replacement Mattress (https://www.finewebstores.com/Travel-Trailer-Replacement-Mattress_p_22063.html)
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 10-28-2012, 06:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 984
Posted By IWillRVToo
I don't know of a box that has holes in the...

I don't know of a box that has holes in the bottom. Maybe they don't put holes in them to contain the sauce from a leaking battery...?
I drilled 4, 1/2" holes in all of the boxes I've used.
Forum: Navistar MaxxForce Engine Forum 10-27-2012, 09:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,709
Posted By IWillRVToo
A 3/4 ton 4x4 truck with independent rear...

A 3/4 ton 4x4 truck with independent rear suspension...
Count me in!!
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 10-26-2012, 10:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,475
Posted By IWillRVToo
Heat during storage to prevent freezing or to...

Heat during storage to prevent freezing or to live in?
Forum: Northwest Region 10-26-2012, 10:25 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 15,520
Posted By IWillRVToo
There is an astonishing number of things to do in...

There is an astonishing number of things to do in Portland and the greater Portland area all year long.
I've lived on the West side my entire life - 50 - ouch! years.
Clubs, classes, groups of...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-26-2012, 10:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 912
Posted By IWillRVToo
Where do you go? AWAY!:thumb::rofl:

Where do you go?
AWAY!:thumb::rofl:
Forum: Pop Up, Tent Trailer and Teardrop Topics 10-26-2012, 09:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,500
Posted By IWillRVToo
Comments; You can only fill the tank with...

Comments;
You can only fill the tank with pressurized city water.
Normally, the city water supply to the faucet(s) bypasses the pump. You may not get any flow through the pump when hooked up. I...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 10-25-2012, 06:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,265
Posted By IWillRVToo
It has got to cost less to flush with fresh,...

It has got to cost less to flush with fresh, potable water than to build and maintain an entire grey or non-potable water system in towns and cities.
If you're on your own - off grid- than a...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 10-21-2012, 07:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 639
Posted By IWillRVToo
I say Pink It!

I say Pink It!
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-21-2012, 07:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,278
Posted By IWillRVToo
"...an empty weigh station (with the closed sign...

"...an empty weigh station (with the closed sign up) and a lighted zero on the scale that means the scale is on."
That is how I've got weights 7? different times.
One is North of Seaside, OR on Hwy...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 10-21-2012, 06:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,072
Posted By IWillRVToo
https://www.speedtest.net/result/2256723691.png...

https://www.speedtest.net/result/2256723691.png (https://www.speedtest.net)
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 10-21-2012, 12:50 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 12,441
Posted By IWillRVToo
Nope. I put Amsoil in the rear dif of the...

Nope.
I put Amsoil in the rear dif of the truck.
I used Royal Purple throughout in my Ranger.
I am going to run full synth in the truck, haven't decided which brand yet.
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 10-20-2012, 08:09 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 12,441
Posted By IWillRVToo
"So far no documentation...No surprise..." It's...

"So far no documentation...No surprise..."
It's been documented for years.
"SOME people just refuse to believe ..."

Come on up here. You can ride in my truck with me for 2 weeks to document...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 10-20-2012, 07:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,403
Posted By IWillRVToo
My parents got a new fiver and the storage bays...

My parents got a new fiver and the storage bays on the sides at the front are tall and not very deep. Who cares? They do. Now. Big mistake.
They do not have a walk around bed - they have to crawl...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 10-20-2012, 12:06 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 12,441
Posted By IWillRVToo
I always look forward to the ignorance that the...

I always look forward to the ignorance that the synthetic lube threads bring out.
Syn's are not magical mystery fluids that are smuggled out of the deep, dark Congo. Manuf's use them deliberately to...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 10-19-2012, 09:46 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 12,441
Posted By IWillRVToo
I put Royal Purple in the rear dif, transfer...

I put Royal Purple in the rear dif, transfer case, 5 speed auto tranny and engine in a 2006 Ford Ranger 4x4 4.0 V6.
Mileage did improve.

Have you tried an engine tune?
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 10-14-2012, 05:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,415
Posted By IWillRVToo
A 3/4 ton International Travelall:thumb:

A 3/4 ton International Travelall:thumb:
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 10-14-2012, 09:44 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,553
Posted By IWillRVToo
I was shutting it off - until one evening I got...

I was shutting it off - until one evening I got ready to get in the shower and realized there was no hot water...
Forum: Just Conversation 10-13-2012, 11:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 806
Posted By IWillRVToo
Now my brain hurts.

Now my brain hurts.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-11-2012, 10:37 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,464
Posted By IWillRVToo
True... but... The vast majority of viewpoints,...

True... but...
The vast majority of viewpoints, pulloffs and other points of interest are on the west side of the road. It can be almost impossible to get back out onto the road, across traffic...
Forum: Vintage RV's 10-10-2012, 10:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 25,857
Posted By IWillRVToo
It is common for the body length to be used in...

It is common for the body length to be used in the model number - SV264 - 26 feet.
Overall, our TT is 29 feet 8 inches.
That's not a bumper to bumper measurement. It is bumper to ball center as the...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 10-07-2012, 09:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,552
Posted By IWillRVToo
If you have room to do this - put a back up...

If you have room to do this -
put a back up (hammer head, block of metal, etc.) behind a rivet then hit the other side with a hammer. It might tighten it up enough to keep it from flopping.
Just a...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 10-07-2012, 09:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,762
Posted By IWillRVToo
Hwy 97 through Oregon is a beautiful drive with...

Hwy 97 through Oregon is a beautiful drive with many places to stop, see, walk, hike, photograph and learn.
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 10-07-2012, 07:54 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 12,254
Posted By IWillRVToo
Bilstein - for the win!!

Bilstein - for the win!!
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 10-06-2012, 11:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,830
Posted By IWillRVToo
Pictures!!!!:cool:

Pictures!!!!:cool:
Forum: Vintage RV's 10-06-2012, 11:20 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 17,352
Posted By IWillRVToo
It looks like a camper that is missing the truck!...

It looks like a camper that is missing the truck!
Really though, that is waaaay cool.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 10-06-2012, 11:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 924
Posted By IWillRVToo
We have a Honeywell in the house and it goes down...

We have a Honeywell in the house and it goes down to 40.
Thermostats | Programmable Thermostats | Digital Thermostat | Thermostat | Honeywell Thermostats...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 10-06-2012, 11:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,149
Posted By IWillRVToo
You'd find us at Mountain Meadow with a little...

You'd find us at Mountain Meadow with a little fire late in the evening:thumb:
We love the trees - we gots lots of them around here;)
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 10-06-2012, 11:05 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 12,254
Posted By IWillRVToo
Have you replaced the shocks - yet? Maybe a set...

Have you replaced the shocks - yet? Maybe a set of heavy duty shocks would help.
Do you run the truck tires at max pressure?
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 10-06-2012, 11:58 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,454
Posted By IWillRVToo
This unit; New Entegra Coach Cornerstone for...

This unit;
New Entegra Coach Cornerstone for sale in Alvarado TX | 2012 Entegra Coach Cornerstone Bath & 1/2 W/4 Slides (45RBQ) 600 HP Diesel RV for Diesel Pusher For Sale from Motor Home Specialist...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 10-05-2012, 02:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,365
Posted By IWillRVToo
Sounds like the OP is looking at just brochure...

Sounds like the OP is looking at just brochure weights, especially the tongue weight.
Yup.

29' trailer is a bit much for a 1/2 ton truck, even if it is within the weight ratings.

I...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 10-05-2012, 12:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,365
Posted By IWillRVToo
"The F150 will wind up with the tail wagging the...

"The F150 will wind up with the tail wagging the dog."
Doesn't happen.
The OP is aware of weights and loading.
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 10-05-2012, 09:26 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,365
Posted By IWillRVToo
"Longer trailer will probably have more sway." ...

"Longer trailer will probably have more sway."
More sway? More than none? I don't get it...
TT's don't automatically sway because they are longer than 25 feet. Or 28 feet. Or 29 feet.
Our TT tows...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 10-04-2012, 08:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,049
Posted By IWillRVToo
IMO, the Surveyor Select is a pretty nice ride...

IMO, the Surveyor Select is a pretty nice ride for the money.
There would be a custom built Earthbound RV at the house if money was in excess here.
Forum: New Rig Show-Off! 10-03-2012, 09:00 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,396
Posted By IWillRVToo
I buy new vehicles and our TT was ordered. I...

I buy new vehicles and our TT was ordered.
I don't like to buy used stuff. You never know who did what - where - or how when it comes to seating, beds, wiring, maintenance, etc.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-03-2012, 08:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,388
Posted By IWillRVToo
We saw one of those over 30 years ago in the same...

We saw one of those over 30 years ago in the same color in Canada when we were heading North up the Alcan. And they were Germans too!
They talked and joked and laughed SOOOOOO much! Lots of booze...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 09-26-2012, 10:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,842
Posted By IWillRVToo
I had a 2006 Ford Ranger 4x4 automatic with the...

I had a 2006 Ford Ranger 4x4 automatic with the 4.0 V6.
First, the warranty required using full synthetic in the rear dif for towing. We had a 2004 FW Utah popup so I put Royal Purple in the rear....
Forum: Just Conversation 09-25-2012, 07:07 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,324
Posted By IWillRVToo
It will be a rear living room TT with larger...

It will be a rear living room TT with larger windows:thumb:
Forum: Just Conversation 09-22-2012, 11:22 AM
Replies: 484
Views: 34,599
Posted By IWillRVToo
"I challange you to find any USA made tools,...

"I challange you to find any USA made tools, appliances, clothing, furniture or even food nowdays. Sure there a few but far between. "

Challenge accepted!
Over 3800 products.
Over 600...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 09-22-2012, 10:58 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,190
Posted By IWillRVToo
If I was stupid I would do it and tell you how it...

If I was stupid I would do it and tell you how it worked out.:eek::D
The 5.0 is a spinner, not a torker.
My point is that it is exceptionally easy to use the tranny to "...keep a gas engine up in...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 09-21-2012, 11:09 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,190
Posted By IWillRVToo
"...makes it very difficult to keep a gas engine...

"...makes it very difficult to keep a gas engine up in the high RPM range where it is most efficient."

That's what the transmission is for...;)
I have the 6 speed and can run 60 MPH in 2nd gear.
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