bob_nestor
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Re: This new format is a total failure in my opinion. I am sorry to lose a virtual community in which I
Totally agree! The new format uses way too much screen space - OK if you're on a desktop or laptop with a larger screen, but it is very painful on a tablet or phone. I also miss seeing the simple list of topics that I can browse thru and select one that may be of interest, then dive into it seeing the threaded list of posts and responses.2.1KViews4likes0CommentsRe: Amarillo, TX RV Park
LMHS wrote: I believe that it's not "Dumas City Park" but Texhoma Park https://www.campendium.com/texhoma-city-park https://www.rvparky.com/location/texhoma-park Ooops, yeah you're right. It's operated by the City of Dumas but called Texhoma Park. Sorry.2.2KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Amarillo, TX RV Park
BB_TX wrote: On our many trips back and forth to Colorado we always overnighted at Ft Amarillo RV park on the west edge of town just off I-40. Quick access to restaurants, fuel, and shopping if you need any of that. If your route to/from Colorado takes you thru Dumas (that's the route I take either US-87 or US-287), then the Dumas City Park is a great place to stay overnite. Free camping (donation encouraged) but it has a dump station, fresh water and 30/50a outlets at all the RV spots! It's a level gravel lot but includes a doggie area and a kiddie area with playground equipment and rest rooms. The only downside for some is it's near the railroad tracks so you do get some train noise and train horns.2.1KViews0likes0CommentsRe: CBD oil
azdryheat wrote: I'm one that believes nothing beneficial comes from marijuana. You and I may be the only people who agree on this. The number of Informmercials on FaceBook hawking CBD as a cure to anything and everything under the sun is a pretty good indication that we're probably on the right side of this argument.2.1KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Campgrounds with Dish Network streaming TV to Roku
Maybe I'm missing something here, but doesn't the "option" require that you have a good WiFi or cell connection? My FireStick and Roku connect to the WiFi in my home or RV. At home my WiFi comes thru my router that's hardwired to the Internet. In my RV the WiFi comes off my Hotspot that runs on the AT&T network. If I have a good usable Hotspot in my RV then I can use Dish Anywhere and connect to my home Dish receiver that gives me access to all the channels I have at home, including my local OTA stations.1.2KViews1like0CommentsRe: Pleasure Way with high miles vs Roadtrek with low miles
The number of miles on an RV is more of a function of the chassis and how well it's been cared for over the years. The diesel Sprinter is typical German engineering - usually over-engineered, over-complicated and over-priced. But kept in good shape they run for a long time. And as has already been stated, build quality of the Roadtrek (especially around the 2006 timeframe) was pretty abysmal. I owned one and learned a lot about RV maintenance and repairs from the ownership experience.841Views0likes0CommentsRe: How do you decide how much to spend on an RV
nickthehunter wrote: In my opinion, Wait a few months, you’ll be able to buy it at recession prices. The down side of that is your 2016 will be correspondingly worth less also. I’d say it’s not really an optimal time to buy a depreciating asset. I suspect you're right. Driving past RV lots now they appear to be full or filling up with RVs, both new and "used only once or twice". Many who bought RVs during the pandemic are also finding out what it really costs to own an RV and many of those are probably under water on the financing they used for their purchase - they're starting to try and get out from under their RV purchases. I'm seeing a lot of alarming reports on the massive buildup of debt for things like cars, homes and RVs as well as the steep decline in peoples savings. It probably isn't going to be a pretty sight when things hit the fan, but could be an excellent buying opportunity for those who bidded their time on major purchases and kept their powder dry. Also good to keep in mind that cost is what it took to build the unit; price is what the dealer is asking (cost plus profit or loss), and value is what someone is willing to pay.2KViews0likes0CommentsRe: AA and AAA Rechargeable Batteries
SoonDockin wrote: I also use a lot of eneloops. But some things dislike the 1.2 volts vs the standard 1.5 on alkaline. Pale Blue Lithium AA/AAA rechargeable are nice as well, but as you point out some devices don't like the slightly lower voltage. They're available on Amazon. One thing I really like about them is they have a USB-C port built into the battery, so no more hunting for the special recharge device to recharge them. Just plug in any old USB-C charge cable directly to the battery. The battery also has a charge light that shows when the battery is fully recharged.1.3KViews0likes0CommentsRe: pilot lights ok, oven burner won't ignite
Doug is probably spot on with his advice, but the other thing that could cause something like this is the propane regulator needing replacement. I had the same problem as the OP described - burners wouldn't stay lit. The refrigerator would work on propane but the propane powered generator wouldn't stay running. I replaced the regulator and everything was back to normal. What I discovered in my research is there's a small bit of oil added to propane gas to keep things lubricated. Sometimes the propane supplier overdoes it with the oil and when that happens it collects in the regulator and basically reduces the gas flow to the point where appliances needing higher gas flow stop working.1.1KViews0likes0Comments
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