austinjenna
Explorer
Joined 24 years ago
User Profile
User Widgets
All Activity
Tire Recommendation for Tow Vehicle
I have a 2010 F350 with Goodyear Wrangler AT/S 275/65R20 tires on them that will need to be replaced soon. I have seen that they have discontinued these so I am looking for any recommendations from folks on what tires they have and like. I should also mention this is just for road driving/towing my fifth wheel, nothing off road etc... Thanks3.6KViews0likes11CommentsRe: Site squatters
We were in a National Forest undeveloped site popular with boondockers. Next to a lake. There are several spots where RVs can set up. No services, amenities, or reservations. FCFS. Just a shady grove of pines next to a lake. We were in one spot I thought was particularly nice (three steps out my door and start casting), and the dozen or so other possible campsites were mostly unoccupied, two other campers at the other end. The rest were empty. We had been there three days, when another RV pulled in. He stopped. looked at my camp for several minutes, then got out and walked around the rest of the area. After a few minutes he walked back and came up to me. He asked (politely, I'll give him credit for that) if I would move to another site so he could have have mine. This spot was his favorite and did not really like any of the others. He even offered to help my pack up and move. I was too shocked to answer at first. Then I gathered my thoughts and replied no. I would not move, but I intended to leave the next morning and he could have it then. He grumbled about something I didn't catch, and stormed off, he and his family giving me the evil eye. I guess I was rude by not breaking camp and moving right then. At the crack of dawn the next morning, he was knocking on my door wondering when I was going to be pulling out. Even while I was packing up later he and his entire family were standing there watching me, arms folded. DW and I were laughing as we did finally pull out and leave. Life is too short to get angry and ruin my day over people like that. I think I would have just said 'No - this is my favorite campsite too' I would not have even told him when I was leaving926Views0likes0CommentsRe: 12 volt fridges
You should be able to put a multimeter on the battery during the day and watch the voltage or look at your charge controller to see if its charging the battery. As far as keeping the battery topped off while in storage - if you have a battery disconnect switch which will stop all power from going into the trailer and your charge controller is hooked up to the battery it should keep it charged and topped off - thats how my setup is755Views0likes0CommentsFront landing legs wont work - advice
So my front landing legs wont retract or extend. Here is what I checked so far but still unsure of the issue. Battery is connected and showing 13.x V All lights inside/outside etc.. all work fine. I checked the fuse going to the landing gear switch and its good. The wires on the extend/retract switch are all connected (its a 6 pin switch). Tracing the positive wire from the battery to the switch, its showing 13.x v at the positive pin on the switch. It has a little jumper on the switch from the positive to another pin - that is also showing 13.x v I disconnected the wires going to the landing leg motor from the switch and used jumper cables directly to the motor - the motor works. I then hooked up the positive wire from the landing leg motor going to the switch. For the negative on the motor wire I hooked it directly to the negative side of the battery, pressed the switch and it worked. But only one way which is understandable. Reattached the neg wire on the motor and nothing happens when using the switch. On the multi meter the positive wire on the motor shows 13.xV when pressing the button on the switch even though it doesn't turn the motor. I checked the ground wire and it looks good. So I was thinking it might be the switch itself. What are your guys thoughts?2.5KViews0likes12CommentsRe: ebike for a heavy rider?
Nothing in your post said anything about “E-bikes get people who otherwise wouldn't out on bikes”. Your post was all people who own bikes not riding them. Getting the bike out of the garage takes motivation. Obviously you can buy an e-bike and it can spend just as much time hanging in the garage. Buying an e-bike does not buy motivation. Like Samson said, a regular bike is cheaper and better for you. In a busy world, 10 minutes on my regular bike is better for me than an hour on a e-bike I think the main point is doing any exercise is better than doing nothing. If you have mobility issues or anything like that then an ebike might be good a good choice for you. If you have no issues then a regular bike will do. You just need to be motivated to do something.1KViews0likes0Comments
Groups
Bucket List Trips
Bucketlist destinations you just can't miss. Which spots stick with you?Jun 03, 202013,487 Posts Fifth Wheel Group
Interested in fifth wheels? You've come to the right spot.May 02, 202519,011 Posts Full Time RVers
Thinking about becoming a full-time RVer? Ask the experts.Dec 28, 20241,587 Posts Motorhome Group
Join in here to discuss all things motorhomes.May 03, 202538,718 Posts RV Families
Activities, advice, and destinations for those traveling with kids!Apr 25, 2025501 Posts
