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Re: Trip planning /mapping sites...... recommendations
We will al have our ways and it might depend on how you travel. I put my RV in a place by the month as it keeps the price down. You might want certain amenities, so I look for full hook up with 50-amp and near a city so usually the cell service is good for remote work. I decide where I will be going for the season and usually use Google Maps looking for RV campground. I just tried RV Life and found one I didn't know about as well as Campspot with different results. Do what you are comfortable with. To make the drive I use a Garman 8" GPS with my specs in it to avoid low bridges or weight. Happy Trails! Dave2.1KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Pictures of your Motorhome and where home base is at. Why not year and model.
Morgantown WV or NC? Small world if WV as that is where I am. I lived in NC for a bit and enjoyed it there too! 2022 I lived in Greensboro and stayed near Charlotte Motor Speedway, High Rock Lake, and Marion NC. I think in your profile you can add pics.828Views1like0CommentsRe: Pictures of your Motorhome and where home base is at. Why not year and model.
Thank you and sorry for the slow response. Yes I have a 2015 Chevy Equinox. That being said, it says not to go over 65 which I did, and also on long hauls to run engine every couple of hours. I missed these and it might have cost me a tranny. So I bought a 2nd Chevy Equinox. Good to have a back up as repairs seem to take several days anymore. Both are outfitted now.830Views1like0CommentsRe: Looking to gain knowledge
I have had old boats and currently have a 12 year old RV. One thing I have learned especially my last boat which was a 1997 Silverton 372 basically a 40 foot boat with lots of stuff to keep running. Everything has a life span and has to be replaced at some point. If you don't know the history of it, then the only way you know how old it is, is to replace it. A 45-year old RV will need to have lots of work unless it was done already. If they are old and rusted, I would replace them when I know the tanks are empty, so I didn't have to deal with it when they have contents. That is not something I would sit on. Everything has a life span and most owners manuals will tell you, but I am sure you do not have one, so trust your gut. Otherwise, you may have fines if that happens at a RV Campground or going down the road. I would make sure all engine items have been serviced or replaced like belts and radiator hoses. Tires are only good for 6-years, so how old are your tires? Nothing like a front tire giving out at 60 mph on the Interstate. Change oil and all fluids as they only last a year or two. Same with the generator. Ask yourself, do I want to enjoy the hot summer, or be working on the side of the road fixing my RV? The choice is yours. Hope to see you in the campground and not the side of the road. Oh, get a towing plan. Oh, if you replace the valves, what about the hoses/pipes? All the Best! Dave1.7KViews1like0CommentsRe: Suggestions when looking at used Class A motor homes
I would suggest you watch all the details. Not all class A Diesel pushers haul 10K lbs. I would suggest writing a standard list of questions and start there before any tour of a RV. The list should cover all the key items you want. If you want that Fiberglass roof, then that is a question. Same with pulling 10K lbs. You can also get with most Manufacturers with the Vin to see what was shipped. I found one that the guy took out the basement drawer, the kitchenette table and a few other items. I went with a Diesel pusher not just because of the engine. You get a better suspension and I think better unit (of course use your own judgement as each unit can be different or treated different). You mention Forest River Berkshire, and that is what I bought via a broker. While it was nice looking at almost the same unit from an owner, I got a fireplace, TV on the side, better layout, and the basement drawer for the same price and a year newer. Once you find one you like, well Google and see if there's another one nearby. I drove 20K miles looking for a boat or Motorhome the summer of 2020 while gas was cheap. Almost bought a 42 ft diesel trawler in Norther MI and got the RV in lower MI by Ann Arbor. I looked at a RV and boat in Pensacola and Brunswick GA. A bit extreme, but it got me out of the apartment. The engine issues I did not find, so not sure the cause. That being said, oil, transmission fluid, antifreeze all have a life span, so I changed them the first winter I had it. Build your own baseline. While I changed the serpentine belt and idler pulley, this past spring as I started up the AC unit froze due to these little BBs in the lines. That became a real issue cause the connector broke off with part of the housing. In speaking with the AC guy, there is a cleaning that should be done every 5 years or so. They say at 6-years tires should be replaced, and I had 7 on the front till I replaced this summer, and about to change the 4 rear tires. I have replaced 3 out of the 4 toppers and will finish the last one next winter. By being a boater, I found you have to be proactive and everything has a lifespan. You can replace it first, or wait till you are broken down on the side of the road, or as you want to pull out of the campground. Life is full of choices. One person mentioned they don't use it much. I would suggest consider how you will use it. I keep mine in a monthly site and drive there typically Thursday night work remotely Friday and Monday, then drive back on Monday night. I get to enjoy it much more than most. Find what works for you. Like buying a home, doesn't hurt to get preapproved for financing. Todays rates might be why you are seeing the slowdown, and might also make you reconsider. Best of luck in your journey, just don't over think it and make yourself miss one, but get one you really want. Dave3.2KViews1like0CommentsMeals cooked while RVing
Grilling a T-bone and corn one of my favorite meals. Asmoke Pellet stove which is very similar to Pit Boss and others. Portable which fits in my motorhome basement and love how it plugs in to cook. I had a Marine one while boating for propane and the wind always blew it out.359Views1like0CommentsRe: Texas Smoked Brisket
Cook in foil till 145 degrees, and then when the meat gets to 205 degrees remove it, or the bbq is set to 205 degrees? Sorry, I didn't think meat would get so hot. I have a asmoke pellet stove with a temp probe and love it. While cooking a steak, once it clears 135 degrees, I take it off. Perfect every time. I have been tempted to try a brisket as I enjoy brisket at BBQ joints.606Views0likes1Comment
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