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03-01-2020, 08:16 AM

Replies: 18

Half ton pickup for a Toad

Views: 3,687

Posted By mhudson

When we purchased or F150 the salesman pulled the...

When we purchased or F150 the salesman pulled the shipping bill of laden weight from the shipping company that delivered it. It was within a couple of hundred pounds of what the scale weight was...

02-18-2020, 05:45 PM

Replies: 9

Ford Ranger or F150

Views: 1,103

Posted By mhudson

We have a 2018 f-150 Supercab with the 6.5' bed....

We have a 2018 f-150 Supercab with the 6.5' bed. It was easy to setup, just removed the front tow hooks and bolted in the roadmaster baseplate adaptors and ran an aftermarket wiring harness to the...

02-14-2020, 05:40 PM

Replies: 22

2018 F-150 Toad

Views: 2,273

Posted By mhudson

We also tow a 2018 F-150. Sounds like Randy and I...

We also tow a 2018 F-150. Sounds like Randy and I have the same truck! As he said only downside is the length, but I love the 35 gallon fuel tank. We had a 2010 CRV and the F-150 is as easy or easier...

Forum: CB & Ham Radio

02-13-2020, 07:40 PM

Replies: 21

Ham + GMRS antenna setup

Views: 11,342

Posted By mhudson

I don't have the awning, just flat fiberglass...

I don't have the awning, just flat fiberglass roof. I used a square piece of white steel about 18" and eternabonded it to the roof and used a cheap mag mount for a two meter antenna. If it does get...

Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion

02-08-2020, 02:16 PM

Replies: 88

20 amp inlet to supplement 30 amp hookup

Views: 19,246

Posted By mhudson

What's really funny is the OP was planning on...

What's really funny is the OP was planning on using this only at sites that had a 50/30/20 pedestal where it will work fine, not at 30/20 only sites.

Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum

02-05-2020, 02:21 PM

Replies: 2

1999 American Tradition Step Well Cover

Views: 572

Posted By mhudson

You may be able to take the dowel assembly out of...

You may be able to take the dowel assembly out of the cover and turn it around. The part is made to fit either side and had a piece of dowel inside the step cover. At least that’s the way ours is on...

02-01-2020, 07:00 PM

Replies: 11

Looking for the best truck 2016 or newer

Views: 1,091

Posted By mhudson

The Ford ranger 4wd doesn't require the battery...

The Ford ranger 4wd doesn't require the battery to be disconnected. The F series also but most would be over the weight limit. I tow a 2018 F150 supercrew with the 6.5' bed. 21' overall length and...

Forum: New Member Check-In

01-30-2020, 05:46 AM

Replies: 6

Hello-from S. Carolina

Views: 585

Posted By mhudson

Welcome from the upstate area. [emoji112] You...

Welcome from the upstate area. [emoji112]
You could visit “Historical 96”. It’s right here in SC and shorten the list quickly!
Sorry, just some more bad Ninety Six humor. We have a lot of fun with...

Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports

12-26-2019, 06:42 PM

Replies: 17

Virginia Civil War Battlefields

Views: 1,403

Posted By mhudson

Go to Civil War Trails: Maryland, North Carolina,...

Go to Civil War Trails: Maryland, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia (https://www.civilwartrails.org) and check them out. They have a great interactive map of Virginia sites. Can't...

12-16-2019, 05:40 PM

Replies: 33

Replace Air Filter @ 1 Year, “Non Believer”

Views: 5,730

Posted By mhudson

269653269654 This is the one I replaced. ...

269653269654
This is the one I replaced.
They have changed their filters in the last year or so.

Who Remembers the World Wide Recall of late 1973-1974?

12-16-2019, 05:37 PM

Replies: 33

Replace Air Filter @ 1 Year, “Non Believer”

Views: 5,730

Posted By mhudson

269651269652 This is the new filter I installed...

269651269652
This is the new filter I installed this year. Same manufacturer and part number but it now has the expanded metal on both sides of the paper material.

Forum: Military / Veteran RVing

11-29-2019, 06:43 AM

Replies: 10

Views: 1,174

Posted By mhudson

Kenny, same here. I had a reenlistment bonus of...

Kenny, same here. I had a reenlistment bonus of $6000 if I reuped for 6 years. That was a lot of money in 1975 on an E-4 salary. I took the 6 month early out at 3.5 years instead. Shortage of...

Forum: Military / Veteran RVing

11-29-2019, 06:12 AM

Replies: 10

Who Remembers the World Wide Recall of late 1973-1974?

Views: 1,174

Posted By mhudson

All I remember about that era was trying to keep...

All I remember about that era was trying to keep worn out equipment on the air with no money for maintenance or spare parts. What few components we got were junk. Was not fun and the reason I got out...

Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion

11-15-2019, 03:29 PM

Replies: 8

Tires Bridgestone

Views: 1,030

Posted By mhudson

I've had Bridgestone on both motorhomes. They are...

I've had Bridgestone on both motorhomes. They are excellent tires. No problems and ride great. I've run Bridgestone tires on my service trucks for years with no problems. (Smaller tires 3/4 ton and 1...

11-12-2019, 03:25 PM

Replies: 57

Millennials

Views: 5,478

Posted By mhudson

:thumb::thumb::thumb: Yep, They come in all...

:thumb::thumb::thumb:
Yep, They come in all ages.

11-06-2019, 02:38 PM

Replies: 284

New Plan - Jeep Grand Cherokee EPS Wobble

Views: 54,140

Posted By mhudson

There’s not one for the Grand Cherokee.

There’s not one for the Grand Cherokee.

11-01-2019, 10:39 AM

Replies: 284

New Plan - Jeep Grand Cherokee EPS Wobble

Views: 54,140

Posted By mhudson

New Plan - Jeep Grand Cherokee EPS Wobble

Yep. X2
My first time was in Oct of 16 and happened in the first 20 miles of being towed. And varied the next year and a half.
Glad it’s behind me.

Forum: RV'ing Humor & Crazy but True Stories

10-31-2019, 08:23 AM

Replies: 150

You might be an RV'er if?

Views: 27,721

Posted By mhudson

You reach into your pocket for change to pay for...

You reach into your pocket for change to pay for something at a store and pull a doggie bag out of your pocket.

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

10-30-2019, 08:01 AM

Replies: 173

Beware - Blind Spot is REAL and DANGEROUS

Views: 26,761

Posted By mhudson

Not all MH have the triple mirrors. Most seem to...

Not all MH have the triple mirrors. Most seem to have the double. The spot mirror over the passenger side does the same function. We have the triple on both sides and I love them. (Until I have to...

10-19-2019, 01:28 PM

Replies: 24

Huntsville AL - Tag Costs

Views: 4,976

Posted By mhudson

Thankfully the MH is classed a RV. It is the same...

Thankfully the MH is classed a RV. It is the same cost as a passenger car. It's now $40 flat rate. (over age 65 its $35 or $36) I know the feeling on the pickup. My work truck went to $107.

Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads

10-17-2019, 07:32 PM

Replies: 11

Birmingham, AL I-65S Washboard Roadway Detour

Views: 3,788

Posted By mhudson

I don’t think I would take that route. I-20 is...

I don’t think I would take that route. I-20 is shut down through B-ham until next year sometime for a couple of miles for bridge replacement in downtown area. Most I-20 traffic is taking I459 around...

10-12-2019, 02:54 PM

Replies: 24

Huntsville AL - Tag Costs

Views: 4,976

Posted By mhudson

SC is tough with the personal property tax on...

SC is tough with the personal property tax on vehicles. The only good thing is when a vehicle is 15 years old it is valued at $50. No matter what the actual value is you are taxed on $50. $35 tag fee...

10-10-2019, 06:51 PM

Replies: 20

Spartan Reyco-Granning IFS1200/1320/1370

Views: 7,702

Posted By mhudson

Ray it's a standard Reyco-Granning IFS. The ride...

Ray it's a standard Reyco-Granning IFS. The ride height is standard also. Its just the way Spartan went about getting the front end level. The manual has the procedure for setting the ride height...

10-08-2019, 07:55 PM

Replies: 20

Spartan Reyco-Granning IFS1200/1320/1370

Views: 7,702

Posted By mhudson

Its the Rayco Granning. 2005 Spartan MM chassis....

Its the Rayco Granning. 2005 Spartan MM chassis.
Its special! (Dry sarcasm) Have the brackets for the other front ride height valve but nothing mounted. I took it to Spartan for the class a couple...

Forum: RV Systems & Appliances

10-08-2019, 07:15 PM

Replies: 32

Samsung Refrigerator Reviews

Views: 3,526

Posted By mhudson

Not that I’ve heard. But I don’t hear the best...

Not that I’ve heard. But I don’t hear the best anymore! My wife has said that she’s noticed it make noise occasionally but nothing bad.

10-08-2019, 06:02 PM

Replies: 20

Spartan Reyco-Granning IFS1200/1320/1370

Views: 7,702

Posted By mhudson

I wish mine was that easy. There is only one ride...

I wish mine was that easy. There is only one ride height on the right front. It sets both the front bags. Then the front side to side is adjusted by going back and forth between the two rear to level...

Forum: RV Systems & Appliances

10-07-2019, 06:24 PM

Replies: 32

Samsung Refrigerator Reviews

Views: 3,526

Posted By mhudson

Same problem we had. About the only one that...

Same problem we had. About the only one that would fit. We've had ours about 2 years and it stays on all the time. So far no problems.

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

09-29-2019, 02:59 PM

Replies: 3,747

Sticky: Where were you with your NEWMAR today?

Views: 1,344,940

Posted By mhudson

Welcome to Greenwood in the fall! We may get...

Welcome to Greenwood in the fall! We may get some relief from the humidity in a couple of weeks. Be sure to visit historical 96 while you’re here.

Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads

09-20-2019, 12:12 PM

Replies: 5

Greenwood SC to Chapel Hill, NC

Views: 642

Posted By mhudson

I’ve been from Greenwood to I-77 that route...

I’ve been from Greenwood to I-77 that route before. No problems. The Charlotte to Chapel Hill segment I can’t help with.

08-29-2019, 01:07 PM

Replies: 16

South Carolina Drivers License Requirement

Views: 1,952

Posted By mhudson

I'm not sure why you don't want to bring it to SC...

I'm not sure why you don't want to bring it to SC but if its because of the personal property tax it might be to your advantage to register in SC. when a vehicle hits 15 model years old the state...

Forum: Military / Veteran RVing

08-17-2019, 07:05 AM

Replies: 35

Eligibility to use Military Campgrounds

Views: 9,925

Posted By mhudson

There was a good writeup on Military.com about a...

There was a good writeup on Military.com about a month ago about this.

https://www.militarytimes.com/pay-benefits/2019/07/22/heres-how-3-million-more-people-will-get-military-shopping-benefits/

Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports

08-10-2019, 12:55 PM

Replies: 131

I've NEVER Been So Mad at a CG!

Views: 29,830

Posted By mhudson

You can pick them up from O'Reilly Auto Parts. ...

You can pick them up from O'Reilly Auto Parts.
https://www.oreillyauto.com/flux-capacitor?q=flux%20capacitor
(They may be out of stock at the moment)

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

08-10-2019, 11:21 AM

Replies: 239

Autoformers in the News

Views: 28,564

Posted By mhudson

Be careful if using a pre made 50 amp range...

Be careful if using a pre made 50 amp range cord/pigtail. Everyone I have found have the neutral conductor derated a size or two. This is allowed on a range as all the heating elements are 240v. ...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

08-09-2019, 10:05 AM

Replies: 239

Autoformers in the News

Views: 28,564

Posted By mhudson

Ours is inside the electrical bay. I think I'll...

Ours is inside the electrical bay. I think I'll disguise it as an ICE chest. Call it ELI the ICE chest.

Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion

07-15-2019, 03:17 PM

Replies: 25

Bridgestone Ecopia R268 29580R22.5

Views: 4,231

Posted By mhudson

We had the R250's on our old MH. Have R250's on...

We had the R250's on our old MH. Have R250's on the front axle and R268's on the rear of this one. Another year and it will have the R268's on the front. Great ride, service and price. Had run...

07-14-2019, 01:13 PM

Replies: 6

Front Hub Caps

Views: 947

Posted By mhudson

Yes, I got them from Spartan 2 years ago. Haven’t...

Yes, I got them from Spartan 2 years ago. Haven’t lost another cap since then! Good idea to order an extra tool to remove them though. Really easy with the spanner wrench, not so easy without it!

States to Consider for Domicile or Actual Residence for Home Base?

07-13-2019, 12:07 PM

Replies: 6

Front Hub Caps

Views: 947

Posted By mhudson

I added them front and rear on a 05 MM chassis. ...

I added them front and rear on a 05 MM chassis. The front work fine. I had to do a little modification to the rear brackets to get them to fit properly.

Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems

07-05-2019, 05:01 AM

Replies: 34

Views: 5,096

Posted By mhudson

One of the biggest negatives in SC is the...

One of the biggest negatives in SC is the personal property tax on vehicles. 6% for personal and 10% for business. (Business hits me hard) I found this year when our MH hit 15 years old that the...

07-01-2019, 04:40 PM

Replies: 1

Ford F-350 Vehicle Alarm

Views: 543

Posted By mhudson

Our 2018 F-150 does this also. I haven't found a...

Our 2018 F-150 does this also. I haven't found a solution yet but there is a menu option that allows you to turn part of the security system off. I need to play around with it one day. Just haven't...

Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum

06-27-2019, 06:11 PM

Replies: 10

2000 Holiday Rambler Roof Structure Damage

Views: 2,248

Posted By mhudson

Tonys RV in Lexington? They did some body work...

Tonys RV in Lexington? They did some body work for me a couple of years ago. Did a good job. A little pricey but good.

06-11-2019, 05:31 PM

Replies: 9

2019 F150 Auxiliary Power Turns Off Automatically

Views: 3,143

Posted By mhudson

We have a 2018 F-150 that does the same. I wired...

We have a 2018 F-150 that does the same. I wired an aux plug direct to the battery. Fused it for 15 amps. I just coil it up under the drivers seat when not in use. We have towed up to 8 hours a day...

03-06-2019, 11:21 AM

Replies: 38

Poll: Which Truck are you towing

Views: 3,890

Posted By mhudson

2018 Ford F150. Tows great.

2018 Ford F150. Tows great.

02-11-2019, 02:13 PM

Replies: 599

Jeep GRAND Cherokee death wobble!

Views: 125,438

Posted By mhudson

The response and fix they sent me was to trailer...

The response and fix they sent me was to trailer tow it. Great solution.
Thank God its gone. Its been gone for seven months and 5000 miles of problem free towing.