25C here today under beautiful bright sunny skies and a pleasant breeze. >Drove downtown which seemed quite busy. Adventure of the Seas docked at Pier 21 probably accounted for a lot of the bustle. Those passengers sure lucked out weather wise.MVIs my trailers and told him that the brakes didn't work even after
Soon be time for camping. Took my popup trailer over to the guy who
On Sun, 29 May 2022 15:30:27 -0700 (PDT), True North ><princecraft49@gmail.com> wrote:
25C here today under beautiful bright sunny skies and a pleasant breeze. >>Drove downtown which seemed quite busy. Adventure of the Seas docked at Pier 21 probably accounted for a lot of the bustle. Those passengers sure lucked out weather wise.MVIs my trailers and told him that the brakes didn't work even after
Soon be time for camping. Took my popup trailer over to the guy who
I installed a brake controller. He found a problem with a severed
wire to the electric magnet and had me run around looking for a
replacement. Couldn't find the magnet only, they sell a kit for the 7"
brakes including a backing plate, new shoes and the magnet. Then he
tells me he noticed cracks in the original tires so I had to replace
those. He had to get my camper off his lift so I go back on Tuesday
with all parts required. Next time I'll replace the brake kits myself.
So all told I put about a grand into the camper. Guess I'd better
start getting more use out of it.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++
We've had ours out for four trips so far this year. The longest was to >Gettysburg for 11 days. On the last trip, about 200 miles down the
road, I got a 'check engine' light and a 'Engine Power Reduced'
notice. But, the truck was maintaining the 63mph set speed with no
problem, so I figured I was OK. The OBD-II showed a mass air volume
sensor being bad.
My mechanic told me I could make it home with no damage, so I kept
going. Then I hit a hill. The speed started dropping and the trans
began downshifting. At about 45mph I pulled off to the shoulder and >continued, with the flashers going. Once I got to the top of the hill,
the engine got me back up to 62mph.
This continued until I hit the steep hill on I-66 east of Front Royal.
That time the speed got down to 12mph with the trans in 1st gear, and
I still had about 50 yards to go! Luckily the truck pulled the rig
over the hill. But then, when the sweating finally stopped, my TPMS
started squealing. My wife start panicking, yelling, "70, 65, 59, 50!"
The right rear trailer tire had gone flat! No sweat, I had both Good
Sam and USAA Roadside Assistance insurance. After sitting on the side
of the road for 3 1/2 hours, I dicided to change the damn tire myself.
Now I'm saving money after cancelling the Good Sam shit.
We're going to replace the 'China Bombs' with Goodyear Endurance
tires. After years of Facebook RV groups, I've yet to hear of any
problems with those. Hopefull they'll go on tomorrow.
It pays to use the rigs occasionally. When I went to pick it up in
March, the levelling system wasn't working. Battery was charged and >installed, but the system was telling me there was an electrical
problem. After several hours of trying to solve the problem, I called >Lippert, the manufacturer. Got a nice young guy who talked me through
some troubleshooting for about an hour. Luckily, I had a voltmeter
with me. WE finally got the problem isolated to a wiring harness from
the touch pad to the control box. He sent me a new one for $61. When I
took out the old one I saw where a mouse had chewed on the cable.
Oh well.
On Tue, 31 May 2022 06:22:12 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net> wrote:
On Sun, 29 May 2022 15:30:27 -0700 (PDT), True North >><princecraft49@gmail.com> wrote:
25C here today under beautiful bright sunny skies and a pleasant breeze. >>>Drove downtown which seemed quite busy. Adventure of the Seas docked at Pier 21 probably accounted for a lot of the bustle. Those passengers sure lucked out weather wise.MVIs my trailers and told him that the brakes didn't work even after
Soon be time for camping. Took my popup trailer over to the guy who
I installed a brake controller. He found a problem with a severed
wire to the electric magnet and had me run around looking for a >>replacement. Couldn't find the magnet only, they sell a kit for the 7" >>brakes including a backing plate, new shoes and the magnet. Then he
tells me he noticed cracks in the original tires so I had to replace
those. He had to get my camper off his lift so I go back on Tuesday
with all parts required. Next time I'll replace the brake kits myself.
So all told I put about a grand into the camper. Guess I'd better
start getting more use out of it.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++
We've had ours out for four trips so far this year. The longest was to >>Gettysburg for 11 days. On the last trip, about 200 miles down the
road, I got a 'check engine' light and a 'Engine Power Reduced'
notice. But, the truck was maintaining the 63mph set speed with no
problem, so I figured I was OK. The OBD-II showed a mass air volume
sensor being bad.
My mechanic told me I could make it home with no damage, so I kept
going. Then I hit a hill. The speed started dropping and the trans
began downshifting. At about 45mph I pulled off to the shoulder and >>continued, with the flashers going. Once I got to the top of the hill,
the engine got me back up to 62mph.
This continued until I hit the steep hill on I-66 east of Front Royal.
That time the speed got down to 12mph with the trans in 1st gear, and
I still had about 50 yards to go! Luckily the truck pulled the rig
over the hill. But then, when the sweating finally stopped, my TPMS
started squealing. My wife start panicking, yelling, "70, 65, 59, 50!"
The right rear trailer tire had gone flat! No sweat, I had both Good
Sam and USAA Roadside Assistance insurance. After sitting on the side
of the road for 3 1/2 hours, I dicided to change the damn tire myself.
Now I'm saving money after cancelling the Good Sam shit.
We're going to replace the 'China Bombs' with Goodyear Endurance
tires. After years of Facebook RV groups, I've yet to hear of any
problems with those. Hopefull they'll go on tomorrow.
It pays to use the rigs occasionally. When I went to pick it up in
March, the levelling system wasn't working. Battery was charged and >>installed, but the system was telling me there was an electrical
problem. After several hours of trying to solve the problem, I called >>Lippert, the manufacturer. Got a nice young guy who talked me through
some troubleshooting for about an hour. Luckily, I had a voltmeter
with me. WE finally got the problem isolated to a wiring harness from
the touch pad to the control box. He sent me a new one for $61. When I
took out the old one I saw where a mouse had chewed on the cable.
Oh well.
We rented a real nice house in the mountains for about $200 a day and
didn't have to haul it anywhere or pay extra to park it and supply the >utilities. ;)
https://gfretwell.com/ftp/2022%20georgia%20house.jpg
Deuce had a real good time playing in the creek. He caught a nice
trout but we let it go. >https://gfretwell.com/ftp/Deuce%20in%20creek%20Ga%2022.jpg
On Tue, 31 May 2022 06:22:12 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net> wrote:
On Sun, 29 May 2022 15:30:27 -0700 (PDT), True North
<princecraft49@gmail.com> wrote:
25C here today under beautiful bright sunny skies and a pleasant breeze. >>> Drove downtown which seemed quite busy. Adventure of the Seas docked at Pier 21 probably accounted for a lot of the bustle. Those passengers sure lucked out weather wise.MVIs my trailers and told him that the brakes didn't work even after
Soon be time for camping. Took my popup trailer over to the guy who
I installed a brake controller. He found a problem with a severed
wire to the electric magnet and had me run around looking for a
replacement. Couldn't find the magnet only, they sell a kit for the 7"
brakes including a backing plate, new shoes and the magnet. Then he
tells me he noticed cracks in the original tires so I had to replace
those. He had to get my camper off his lift so I go back on Tuesday
with all parts required. Next time I'll replace the brake kits myself.
So all told I put about a grand into the camper. Guess I'd better
start getting more use out of it.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++
We've had ours out for four trips so far this year. The longest was to
Gettysburg for 11 days. On the last trip, about 200 miles down the
road, I got a 'check engine' light and a 'Engine Power Reduced'
notice. But, the truck was maintaining the 63mph set speed with no
problem, so I figured I was OK. The OBD-II showed a mass air volume
sensor being bad.
My mechanic told me I could make it home with no damage, so I kept
going. Then I hit a hill. The speed started dropping and the trans
began downshifting. At about 45mph I pulled off to the shoulder and
continued, with the flashers going. Once I got to the top of the hill,
the engine got me back up to 62mph.
This continued until I hit the steep hill on I-66 east of Front Royal.
That time the speed got down to 12mph with the trans in 1st gear, and
I still had about 50 yards to go! Luckily the truck pulled the rig
over the hill. But then, when the sweating finally stopped, my TPMS
started squealing. My wife start panicking, yelling, "70, 65, 59, 50!"
The right rear trailer tire had gone flat! No sweat, I had both Good
Sam and USAA Roadside Assistance insurance. After sitting on the side
of the road for 3 1/2 hours, I dicided to change the damn tire myself.
Now I'm saving money after cancelling the Good Sam shit.
We're going to replace the 'China Bombs' with Goodyear Endurance
tires. After years of Facebook RV groups, I've yet to hear of any
problems with those. Hopefull they'll go on tomorrow.
It pays to use the rigs occasionally. When I went to pick it up in
March, the levelling system wasn't working. Battery was charged and
installed, but the system was telling me there was an electrical
problem. After several hours of trying to solve the problem, I called
Lippert, the manufacturer. Got a nice young guy who talked me through
some troubleshooting for about an hour. Luckily, I had a voltmeter
with me. WE finally got the problem isolated to a wiring harness from
the touch pad to the control box. He sent me a new one for $61. When I
took out the old one I saw where a mouse had chewed on the cable.
Oh well.
We rented a real nice house in the mountains for about $200 a day and
didn't have to haul it anywhere or pay extra to park it and supply the utilities. ;)
https://gfretwell.com/ftp/2022%20georgia%20house.jpg
Deuce had a real good time playing in the creek. He caught a nice
trout but we let it go. https://gfretwell.com/ftp/Deuce%20in%20creek%20Ga%2022.jpg
On Tue, 31 May 2022 15:50:48 -0400, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:>On Tue, 31 May 2022 06:22:12 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net> wrote:>>>On Sun, 29 May 2022 15:30:27 -0700 (PDT), True North>><princecraft49@gmail.com> wrote:>>>>>25C here today underbeautiful bright sunny skies and a pleasant breeze.>>>Drove downtown which seemed quite busy. Adventure of the Seas docked at Pier 21 probably accounted for a lot of the bustle. Those passengers sure lucked out weather wise.>>>Soon be time for camping.
The right rear trailer tire had gone flat! No sweat, I had both Good>>Sam and USAA Roadside Assistance insurance. After sitting on the side>>of the road for 3 1/2 hours, I dicided to change the damn tire myself.>>Now I'm saving money after cancellingthe Good Sam shit.>>>>We're going to replace the 'China Bombs' with Goodyear Endurance>>tires. After years of Facebook RV groups, I've yet to hear of any>>problems with those. Hopefull they'll go on tomorrow.>>>>It pays to use the rigs occasionally. When
On 5/31/22 3:50 PM, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:> On Tue, 31 May 2022 06:22:12 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net> wrote:> >> On Sun, 29 May 2022 15:30:27 -0700 (PDT), True North>> <princecraft49@gmail.com> wrote:>>>>> 25C here today under beautiful brightsunny skies and a pleasant breeze.>>> Drove downtown which seemed quite busy. Adventure of the Seas docked at Pier 21 probably accounted for a lot of the bustle. Those passengers sure lucked out weather wise.>>> Soon be time for camping. Took my popup
On Tue, 31 May 2022 15:50:48 -0400, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:
On Tue, 31 May 2022 06:22:12 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net> wrote:
On Sun, 29 May 2022 15:30:27 -0700 (PDT), True North >>><princecraft49@gmail.com> wrote:
25C here today under beautiful bright sunny skies and a pleasant breeze. >>>>Drove downtown which seemed quite busy. Adventure of the Seas docked at Pier 21 probably accounted for a lot of the bustle. Those passengers sure lucked out weather wise.MVIs my trailers and told him that the brakes didn't work even after
Soon be time for camping. Took my popup trailer over to the guy who
I installed a brake controller. He found a problem with a severed
wire to the electric magnet and had me run around looking for a >>>replacement. Couldn't find the magnet only, they sell a kit for the 7" >>>brakes including a backing plate, new shoes and the magnet. Then he >>>tells me he noticed cracks in the original tires so I had to replace >>>those. He had to get my camper off his lift so I go back on Tuesday
with all parts required. Next time I'll replace the brake kits myself.
So all told I put about a grand into the camper. Guess I'd better
start getting more use out of it.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++
We've had ours out for four trips so far this year. The longest was to >>>Gettysburg for 11 days. On the last trip, about 200 miles down the
road, I got a 'check engine' light and a 'Engine Power Reduced'
notice. But, the truck was maintaining the 63mph set speed with no >>>problem, so I figured I was OK. The OBD-II showed a mass air volume >>>sensor being bad.
My mechanic told me I could make it home with no damage, so I kept
going. Then I hit a hill. The speed started dropping and the trans
began downshifting. At about 45mph I pulled off to the shoulder and >>>continued, with the flashers going. Once I got to the top of the hill, >>>the engine got me back up to 62mph.
This continued until I hit the steep hill on I-66 east of Front Royal. >>>That time the speed got down to 12mph with the trans in 1st gear, and
I still had about 50 yards to go! Luckily the truck pulled the rig
over the hill. But then, when the sweating finally stopped, my TPMS >>>started squealing. My wife start panicking, yelling, "70, 65, 59, 50!" >>>The right rear trailer tire had gone flat! No sweat, I had both Good
Sam and USAA Roadside Assistance insurance. After sitting on the side
of the road for 3 1/2 hours, I dicided to change the damn tire myself. >>>Now I'm saving money after cancelling the Good Sam shit.
We're going to replace the 'China Bombs' with Goodyear Endurance
tires. After years of Facebook RV groups, I've yet to hear of any >>>problems with those. Hopefull they'll go on tomorrow.
It pays to use the rigs occasionally. When I went to pick it up in
March, the levelling system wasn't working. Battery was charged and >>>installed, but the system was telling me there was an electrical
problem. After several hours of trying to solve the problem, I called >>>Lippert, the manufacturer. Got a nice young guy who talked me through >>>some troubleshooting for about an hour. Luckily, I had a voltmeter
with me. WE finally got the problem isolated to a wiring harness from
the touch pad to the control box. He sent me a new one for $61. When I >>>took out the old one I saw where a mouse had chewed on the cable.
Oh well.
We rented a real nice house in the mountains for about $200 a day and >>didn't have to haul it anywhere or pay extra to park it and supply the >>utilities. ;)
https://gfretwell.com/ftp/2022%20georgia%20house.jpg
Deuce had a real good time playing in the creek. He caught a nice
trout but we let it go. >>https://gfretwell.com/ftp/Deuce%20in%20creek%20Ga%2022.jpg
Someone else's cooties.
Both our dogs loved the creek under Natural Bridge.
On 5/31/22 3:50 PM, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:
On Tue, 31 May 2022 06:22:12 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net> wrote:
On Sun, 29 May 2022 15:30:27 -0700 (PDT), True North
<princecraft49@gmail.com> wrote:
25C here today under beautiful bright sunny skies and a pleasant breeze. >>>> Drove downtown which seemed quite busy. Adventure of the Seas docked at Pier 21 probably accounted for a lot of the bustle. Those passengers sure lucked out weather wise.MVIs my trailers and told him that the brakes didn't work even after
Soon be time for camping. Took my popup trailer over to the guy who
I installed a brake controller. He found a problem with a severed
wire to the electric magnet and had me run around looking for a
replacement. Couldn't find the magnet only, they sell a kit for the 7"
brakes including a backing plate, new shoes and the magnet. Then he
tells me he noticed cracks in the original tires so I had to replace
those. He had to get my camper off his lift so I go back on Tuesday
with all parts required. Next time I'll replace the brake kits myself.
So all told I put about a grand into the camper. Guess I'd better
start getting more use out of it.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++
We've had ours out for four trips so far this year. The longest was to
Gettysburg for 11 days. On the last trip, about 200 miles down the
road, I got a 'check engine' light and a 'Engine Power Reduced'
notice. But, the truck was maintaining the 63mph set speed with no
problem, so I figured I was OK. The OBD-II showed a mass air volume
sensor being bad.
My mechanic told me I could make it home with no damage, so I kept
going. Then I hit a hill. The speed started dropping and the trans
began downshifting. At about 45mph I pulled off to the shoulder and
continued, with the flashers going. Once I got to the top of the hill,
the engine got me back up to 62mph.
This continued until I hit the steep hill on I-66 east of Front Royal.
That time the speed got down to 12mph with the trans in 1st gear, and
I still had about 50 yards to go! Luckily the truck pulled the rig
over the hill. But then, when the sweating finally stopped, my TPMS
started squealing. My wife start panicking, yelling, "70, 65, 59, 50!"
The right rear trailer tire had gone flat! No sweat, I had both Good
Sam and USAA Roadside Assistance insurance. After sitting on the side
of the road for 3 1/2 hours, I dicided to change the damn tire myself.
Now I'm saving money after cancelling the Good Sam shit.
We're going to replace the 'China Bombs' with Goodyear Endurance
tires. After years of Facebook RV groups, I've yet to hear of any
problems with those. Hopefull they'll go on tomorrow.
It pays to use the rigs occasionally. When I went to pick it up in
March, the levelling system wasn't working. Battery was charged and
installed, but the system was telling me there was an electrical
problem. After several hours of trying to solve the problem, I called
Lippert, the manufacturer. Got a nice young guy who talked me through
some troubleshooting for about an hour. Luckily, I had a voltmeter
with me. WE finally got the problem isolated to a wiring harness from
the touch pad to the control box. He sent me a new one for $61. When I
took out the old one I saw where a mouse had chewed on the cable.
Oh well.
We rented a real nice house in the mountains for about $200 a day and
didn't have to haul it anywhere or pay extra to park it and supply the
utilities. ;)
https://gfretwell.com/ftp/2022%20georgia%20house.jpg
Deuce had a real good time playing in the creek. He caught a nice
trout but we let it go.
https://gfretwell.com/ftp/Deuce%20in%20creek%20Ga%2022.jpg
I won't get a thrill out of driving long distances towing a camper. Like
you, we prefer renting a nice place that includes all the amenities. If
we go to Hilton Head for a week or two, we rent a condo that's right on
the beach and includes a gorgeous pool. We get 23 to 25 mpg
in the pickup and 35+ mpg in the Toyota sedan. For that trip, we usually >split it in half and stay in a nice hotel off I-95.
-- .
* Lock up Trump and his family of grifters. *
John H <jherring@cox.net> Wrote in message:rbeautiful bright sunny skies and a pleasant breeze.>>>Drove downtown which seemed quite busy. Adventure of the Seas docked at Pier 21 probably accounted for a lot of the bustle. Those passengers sure lucked out weather wise.>>>Soon be time for camping.
On Tue, 31 May 2022 15:50:48 -0400, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:>On Tue, 31 May 2022 06:22:12 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net> wrote:>>>On Sun, 29 May 2022 15:30:27 -0700 (PDT), True North>><princecraft49@gmail.com> wrote:>>>>>25C here today under
his lift so I go back on Tuesday>>with all parts required. Next time I'll replace the brake kits myself.>>So all told I put about a grand into the camper. Guess I'd better>>start getting more use out of it.>>++++++++++++++++++++++++++>>>>We've had oursout for four trips so far this year. The longest was to>>Gettysburg for 11 days. On the last trip, about 200 miles down the>>road, I got a 'check engine' light and a 'Engine Power Reduced'>>notice. But, the truck was maintaining the 63mph set speed with
about 45mph I pulled off to the shoulder and>>continued, with the flashers going. Once I got to the top of the hill,>>the engine got me back up to 62mph.>>>>This continued until I hit the steep hill on I-66 east of Front Royal.>>Thatproblem, so I figured I was OK. The OBD-II showed a mass air volume>>sensor being bad. >>>>My mechanic told me I could make it home with no damage, so I kept>>going. Then I hit a hill. The speed started dropping and the trans>>began downshifting. At
time the speed got down to 12mph with the trans in 1st gear, and>>I still had about 50 yards to go! Luckily the truck pulled the rig>>over the hill. But then, when the sweating finally stopped, my TPMS>>started squealing. My wife start panicking,yelling, "70, 65, 59, 50!">>The right rear trailer tire had gone flat! No sweat, I had both Good>>Sam and USAA Roadside Assistance insurance. After sitting on the side>>of the road for 3 1/2 hours, I dicided to change the damn tire myself.>>Now I'm
problem, I called>>Lippert, the manufacturer. Got a nice young guy who talked me through>>some troubleshooting for about an hour. Luckily, I had a voltmeter>>with me. WE finally got the problem isolated to a wiring harness from>>the touch pad to thecontrol box. He sent me a new one for $61. When I>>took out the old one I saw where a mouse had chewed on the cable. >>>>Oh well. >>We rented a real nice house in the mountains for about $200 a day and>didn't have to haul it anywhere or pay extra to park
At least he didnt have to sardine himself into an airplane to get
there.
On Wed, 01 Jun 2022 06:13:08 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net> wrote:>On Tue, 31 May 2022 15:50:48 -0400, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:>>>On Tue, 31 May 2022 06:22:12 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net> wrote:>>>>>On Sun, 29 May 2022 15:30:27 -0700 (PDT), TrueNorth>>><princecraft49@gmail.com> wrote:>>>>>>>25C here today under beautiful bright sunny skies and a pleasant breeze.>>>>Drove downtown which seemed quite busy. Adventure of the Seas docked at Pier 21 probably accounted for a lot of the bustle. Those
wire to the electric magnet and had me run around looking for a>>>replacement. Couldn't find the magnet only, they sell a kit for the 7">>>brakes including a backing plate, new shoes and the magnet. Then he>>>tells me he noticed cracks in the originaltires so I had to replace>>>those. He had to get my camper off his lift so I go back on Tuesday>>>with all parts required. Next time I'll replace the brake kits myself.>>>So all told I put about a grand into the camper. Guess I'd better>>>start getting
an electrical>>>problem. After several hours of trying to solve the problem, I called>>>Lippert, the manufacturer. Got a nice young guy who talked me through>>>some troubleshooting for about an hour. Luckily, I had a voltmeter>>>with me. WE finally gotproblems with those. Hopefull they'll go on tomorrow.>>>>>>It pays to use the rigs occasionally. When I went to pick it up in>>>March, the levelling system wasn't working. Battery was charged and>>>installed, but the system was telling me there was
On Wed, 1 Jun 2022 09:40:00 -0400 (EDT), Justan Ohlphart<me@yourservice.com> wrote:>John H <jherring@cox.net> Wrote in message:r>> On Tue, 31 May 2022 15:50:48 -0400, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:>On Tue, 31 May 2022 06:22:12 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net>wrote:>>>On Sun, 29 May 2022 15:30:27 -0700 (PDT), True North>><princecraft49@gmail.com> wrote:>>>>>25C here today under beautiful bright sunny skies and a pleasant breeze.>>>Drove downtown which seemed quite busy. Adventure of the Seas docked at Pier
gfre...@aol.com Wrote in message:rwrote:>>>On Sun, 29 May 2022 15:30:27 -0700 (PDT), True North>><prince...@gmail.com> wrote:>>>>>25C here today under beautiful bright sunny skies and a pleasant breeze.>>>Drove downtown which seemed quite busy. Adventure of the Seas docked at Pier 21
On Wed, 1 Jun 2022 09:40:00 -0400 (EDT), Justan Ohlphart<m...@yourservice.com> wrote:>John H <jher...@cox.net> Wrote in message:r>> On Tue, 31 May 2022 15:50:48 -0400, gfre...@aol.com wrote:>On Tue, 31 May 2022 06:22:12 -0400, John H <jher...@cox.net>
My impression is that it's a lot extra. Is the air better in first
class or do you get the same mostly recycled air that the baggage
class passengers get?
--
On Wed, 1 Jun 2022 08:50:40 -0400, Keyser Söze <KeyserSöz...@whitehouse.com> wrote:
On 5/31/22 3:50 PM, gfre...@aol.com wrote:
On Tue, 31 May 2022 06:22:12 -0400, John H <jher...@cox.net> wrote:
On Sun, 29 May 2022 15:30:27 -0700 (PDT), True North
<prince...@gmail.com> wrote:
25C here today under beautiful bright sunny skies and a pleasant breeze.MVIs my trailers and told him that the brakes didn't work even after
Drove downtown which seemed quite busy. Adventure of the Seas docked at Pier 21 probably accounted for a lot of the bustle. Those passengers sure lucked out weather wise.
Soon be time for camping. Took my popup trailer over to the guy who
I installed a brake controller. He found a problem with a severed
wire to the electric magnet and had me run around looking for a
replacement. Couldn't find the magnet only, they sell a kit for the 7" >>> brakes including a backing plate, new shoes and the magnet. Then he
tells me he noticed cracks in the original tires so I had to replace
those. He had to get my camper off his lift so I go back on Tuesday
with all parts required. Next time I'll replace the brake kits myself. >>> So all told I put about a grand into the camper. Guess I'd better
start getting more use out of it.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++
We've had ours out for four trips so far this year. The longest was to >>> Gettysburg for 11 days. On the last trip, about 200 miles down the
road, I got a 'check engine' light and a 'Engine Power Reduced'
notice. But, the truck was maintaining the 63mph set speed with no
problem, so I figured I was OK. The OBD-II showed a mass air volume
sensor being bad.
My mechanic told me I could make it home with no damage, so I kept
going. Then I hit a hill. The speed started dropping and the trans
began downshifting. At about 45mph I pulled off to the shoulder and
continued, with the flashers going. Once I got to the top of the hill, >>> the engine got me back up to 62mph.
This continued until I hit the steep hill on I-66 east of Front Royal. >>> That time the speed got down to 12mph with the trans in 1st gear, and >>> I still had about 50 yards to go! Luckily the truck pulled the rig
over the hill. But then, when the sweating finally stopped, my TPMS
started squealing. My wife start panicking, yelling, "70, 65, 59, 50!" >>> The right rear trailer tire had gone flat! No sweat, I had both Good
Sam and USAA Roadside Assistance insurance. After sitting on the side >>> of the road for 3 1/2 hours, I dicided to change the damn tire myself. >>> Now I'm saving money after cancelling the Good Sam shit.
We're going to replace the 'China Bombs' with Goodyear Endurance
tires. After years of Facebook RV groups, I've yet to hear of any
problems with those. Hopefull they'll go on tomorrow.
It pays to use the rigs occasionally. When I went to pick it up in
March, the levelling system wasn't working. Battery was charged and
installed, but the system was telling me there was an electrical
problem. After several hours of trying to solve the problem, I called >>> Lippert, the manufacturer. Got a nice young guy who talked me through >>> some troubleshooting for about an hour. Luckily, I had a voltmeter
with me. WE finally got the problem isolated to a wiring harness from >>> the touch pad to the control box. He sent me a new one for $61. When I >>> took out the old one I saw where a mouse had chewed on the cable.
Oh well.
We rented a real nice house in the mountains for about $200 a day and
didn't have to haul it anywhere or pay extra to park it and supply the
utilities. ;)
https://gfretwell.com/ftp/2022%20georgia%20house.jpg
Deuce had a real good time playing in the creek. He caught a nice
trout but we let it go.
https://gfretwell.com/ftp/Deuce%20in%20creek%20Ga%2022.jpg
I won't get a thrill out of driving long distances towing a camper. Like >you, we prefer renting a nice place that includes all the amenities. IfWe do about 25mpg in the Lincoln but I was doing over 80 most of the
we go to Hilton Head for a week or two, we rent a condo that's right on >the beach and includes a gorgeous pool. We get 23 to 25 mpg
in the pickup and 35+ mpg in the Toyota sedan. For that trip, we usually >split it in half and stay in a nice hotel off I-95.
-- .
* Lock up Trump and his family of grifters. *
way. I am not sure what brings a cop off the side of the road in
Fla/Ga but they don't even put down their skin magazine for 85. I
suspect the people I saw pulled over were doing closer to 95. I know
at 85 there was no shortage of people passing me.
You slow down in the mountains a bit but it is still around 50 except
on the tightest turns. Those rednecks are doing 40 on the ones marked
25 ... singing "Thunder Road". ;)
On Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at 10:24:43 AM UTC-4, gfre...@aol.com wrote:believe is a misdemeanor - not really something you want on your record. You could probably plead it out to a lesser charge but the arrest record would still be there, and insurance would probably become a lot more expensive.
On Wed, 1 Jun 2022 08:50:40 -0400, Keyser Söze <KeyserSöz...@whitehouse.com> wrote:
On 5/31/22 3:50 PM, gfre...@aol.com wrote:
On Tue, 31 May 2022 06:22:12 -0400, John H <jher...@cox.net> wrote:
On Sun, 29 May 2022 15:30:27 -0700 (PDT), True North
<prince...@gmail.com> wrote:
25C here today under beautiful bright sunny skies and a pleasant breeze.wire to the electric magnet and had me run around looking for a
Drove downtown which seemed quite busy. Adventure of the Seas docked at Pier 21 probably accounted for a lot of the bustle. Those passengers sure lucked out weather wise.
Soon be time for camping. Took my popup trailer over to the guy who >>> MVIs my trailers and told him that the brakes didn't work even after >>> I installed a brake controller. He found a problem with a severed
replacement. Couldn't find the magnet only, they sell a kit for the 7" >>> brakes including a backing plate, new shoes and the magnet. Then he >>> tells me he noticed cracks in the original tires so I had to replace >>> those. He had to get my camper off his lift so I go back on Tuesday >>> with all parts required. Next time I'll replace the brake kits myself. >>> So all told I put about a grand into the camper. Guess I'd better
start getting more use out of it.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++
We've had ours out for four trips so far this year. The longest was to >>> Gettysburg for 11 days. On the last trip, about 200 miles down the
road, I got a 'check engine' light and a 'Engine Power Reduced'
notice. But, the truck was maintaining the 63mph set speed with no
problem, so I figured I was OK. The OBD-II showed a mass air volume >>> sensor being bad.
My mechanic told me I could make it home with no damage, so I kept
going. Then I hit a hill. The speed started dropping and the trans
began downshifting. At about 45mph I pulled off to the shoulder and >>> continued, with the flashers going. Once I got to the top of the hill, >>> the engine got me back up to 62mph.
This continued until I hit the steep hill on I-66 east of Front Royal. >>> That time the speed got down to 12mph with the trans in 1st gear, and >>> I still had about 50 yards to go! Luckily the truck pulled the rig
over the hill. But then, when the sweating finally stopped, my TPMS >>> started squealing. My wife start panicking, yelling, "70, 65, 59, 50!" >>> The right rear trailer tire had gone flat! No sweat, I had both Good >>> Sam and USAA Roadside Assistance insurance. After sitting on the side >>> of the road for 3 1/2 hours, I dicided to change the damn tire myself. >>> Now I'm saving money after cancelling the Good Sam shit.
We're going to replace the 'China Bombs' with Goodyear Endurance
tires. After years of Facebook RV groups, I've yet to hear of any
problems with those. Hopefull they'll go on tomorrow.
It pays to use the rigs occasionally. When I went to pick it up in
March, the levelling system wasn't working. Battery was charged and >>> installed, but the system was telling me there was an electrical
problem. After several hours of trying to solve the problem, I called >>> Lippert, the manufacturer. Got a nice young guy who talked me through >>> some troubleshooting for about an hour. Luckily, I had a voltmeter
with me. WE finally got the problem isolated to a wiring harness from >>> the touch pad to the control box. He sent me a new one for $61. When I >>> took out the old one I saw where a mouse had chewed on the cable.
Oh well.
We rented a real nice house in the mountains for about $200 a day and >> didn't have to haul it anywhere or pay extra to park it and supply the >> utilities. ;)
https://gfretwell.com/ftp/2022%20georgia%20house.jpg
Deuce had a real good time playing in the creek. He caught a nice
trout but we let it go.
https://gfretwell.com/ftp/Deuce%20in%20creek%20Ga%2022.jpg
===I won't get a thrill out of driving long distances towing a camper. Like >you, we prefer renting a nice place that includes all the amenities. If >we go to Hilton Head for a week or two, we rent a condo that's right on >the beach and includes a gorgeous pool. We get 23 to 25 mpgWe do about 25mpg in the Lincoln but I was doing over 80 most of the
in the pickup and 35+ mpg in the Toyota sedan. For that trip, we usually >split it in half and stay in a nice hotel off I-95.
-- .
* Lock up Trump and his family of grifters. *
way. I am not sure what brings a cop off the side of the road in
Fla/Ga but they don't even put down their skin magazine for 85. I
suspect the people I saw pulled over were doing closer to 95. I know
at 85 there was no shortage of people passing me.
You slow down in the mountains a bit but it is still around 50 except
on the tightest turns. Those rednecks are doing 40 on the ones marked
25 ... singing "Thunder Road". ;)
84 to 85 seems to be the new normal on I-75 and we occasionally have people blow by like we're standing still. I've seen a few of them get pulled over however. It's my understanding that at 20 over you can be charged with reckless driving which I
On Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at 12:43:12 PM UTC-4, Justan Ohlphart wrote:> gfre...@aol.com Wrote in message:r> > On Wed, 1 Jun 2022 09:40:00 -0400 (EDT), Justan Ohlphart<m...@yourservice.com> wrote:>John H <jher...@cox.net> Wrote in message:r>> On Tue,31 May 2022 15:50:48 -0400, gfre...@aol.com wrote:>On Tue, 31 May 2022 06:22:12 -0400, John H <jher...@cox.net> wrote:>>>On Sun, 29 May 2022 15:30:27 -0700 (PDT), True North>><prince...@gmail.com> wrote:>>>>>25C here today under beautiful bright sunny
flat! No sweat, I had both Good>>Sam and USAA Roadside Assistance insurance. After sitting on the side>>of the road for 3 1/2 hours, I dicided to change the damn tire myself.>>Now I'm saving money after cancelling the Good Sam shit.>>>>We're going tocontinued, with the flashers going. Once I got to the top of the hill,>>the engine got me back up to 62mph.>>>>This continued until I hit the steep hill on I-66 east of Front Royal.>>That>time the speed got down to 12mph with the trans in 1st gear,
I still had about 50 yards to go! Luckily the truck pulled the rig>>over the hill. But then, when the sweating finally stopped, my TPMS>>started squealing. My wife start panicking, yelling, "70, 65, 59, 50!">>The right rear trailer tire had gone
On 5/31/22 3:50 PM, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:
On Tue, 31 May 2022 06:22:12 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net> wrote:
On Sun, 29 May 2022 15:30:27 -0700 (PDT), True North
<princecraft49@gmail.com> wrote:
25C here today under beautiful bright sunny skies and a pleasant breeze. >>>> Drove downtown which seemed quite busy. Adventure of the Seas docked at Pier 21 probably accounted for a lot of the bustle. Those passengers sure lucked out weather wise.MVIs my trailers and told him that the brakes didn't work even after
Soon be time for camping. Took my popup trailer over to the guy who
I installed a brake controller. He found a problem with a severed
wire to the electric magnet and had me run around looking for a
replacement. Couldn't find the magnet only, they sell a kit for the 7"
brakes including a backing plate, new shoes and the magnet. Then he
tells me he noticed cracks in the original tires so I had to replace
those. He had to get my camper off his lift so I go back on Tuesday
with all parts required. Next time I'll replace the brake kits myself.
So all told I put about a grand into the camper. Guess I'd better
start getting more use out of it.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++
We've had ours out for four trips so far this year. The longest was to
Gettysburg for 11 days. On the last trip, about 200 miles down the
road, I got a 'check engine' light and a 'Engine Power Reduced'
notice. But, the truck was maintaining the 63mph set speed with no
problem, so I figured I was OK. The OBD-II showed a mass air volume
sensor being bad.
My mechanic told me I could make it home with no damage, so I kept
going. Then I hit a hill. The speed started dropping and the trans
began downshifting. At about 45mph I pulled off to the shoulder and
continued, with the flashers going. Once I got to the top of the hill,
the engine got me back up to 62mph.
This continued until I hit the steep hill on I-66 east of Front Royal.
That time the speed got down to 12mph with the trans in 1st gear, and
I still had about 50 yards to go! Luckily the truck pulled the rig
over the hill. But then, when the sweating finally stopped, my TPMS
started squealing. My wife start panicking, yelling, "70, 65, 59, 50!"
The right rear trailer tire had gone flat! No sweat, I had both Good
Sam and USAA Roadside Assistance insurance. After sitting on the side
of the road for 3 1/2 hours, I dicided to change the damn tire myself.
Now I'm saving money after cancelling the Good Sam shit.
We're going to replace the 'China Bombs' with Goodyear Endurance
tires. After years of Facebook RV groups, I've yet to hear of any
problems with those. Hopefull they'll go on tomorrow.
It pays to use the rigs occasionally. When I went to pick it up in
March, the levelling system wasn't working. Battery was charged and
installed, but the system was telling me there was an electrical
problem. After several hours of trying to solve the problem, I called
Lippert, the manufacturer. Got a nice young guy who talked me through
some troubleshooting for about an hour. Luckily, I had a voltmeter
with me. WE finally got the problem isolated to a wiring harness from
the touch pad to the control box. He sent me a new one for $61. When I
took out the old one I saw where a mouse had chewed on the cable.
Oh well.
We rented a real nice house in the mountains for about $200 a day and
didn't have to haul it anywhere or pay extra to park it and supply the
utilities. ;)
https://gfretwell.com/ftp/2022%20georgia%20house.jpg
Deuce had a real good time playing in the creek. He caught a nice
trout but we let it go.
https://gfretwell.com/ftp/Deuce%20in%20creek%20Ga%2022.jpg
I won't get a thrill out of driving long distances towing a camper. Like
you, we prefer renting a nice place that includes all the amenities. If
we go to Hilton Head for a week or two, we rent a condo that's right on
the beach and includes a gorgeous pool. We get 23 to 25 mpg
in the pickup and 35+ mpg in the Toyota sedan. For that trip, we usually >split it in half and stay in a nice hotel off I-95.
-- .
* Lock up Trump and his family of grifters. *
On Wed, 1 Jun 2022 08:50:40 -0400, Keyser Söze<KeyserSöze@whitehouse.com> wrote:>On 5/31/22 3:50 PM, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:>> On Tue, 31 May 2022 06:22:12 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net> wrote:>> >>> On Sun, 29 May 2022 15:30:27 -0700 (PDT), TrueNorth>>> <princecraft49@gmail.com> wrote:>>>>>>> 25C here today under beautiful bright sunny skies and a pleasant breeze.>>>> Drove downtown which seemed quite busy. Adventure of the Seas docked at Pier 21 probably accounted for a lot of the bustle.
start getting more use out of it.>>> ++++++++++++++++++++++++++>>>>>> We've had ours out for four trips so far this year. The longest was to>>> Gettysburg for 11 days. On the last trip, about 200 miles down the>>> road, I got a 'check engine' light anda 'Engine Power Reduced'>>> notice. But, the truck was maintaining the 63mph set speed with no>>> problem, so I figured I was OK. The OBD-II showed a mass air volume>>> sensor being bad.>>>>>> My mechanic told me I could make it home with no damage, so I
On Wed, 1 Jun 2022 09:40:00 -0400 (EDT), Justan Ohlphartbeautiful bright sunny skies and a pleasant breeze.>>>Drove downtown which seemed quite busy. Adventure of the Seas docked at Pier 21 probably accounted for a lot of the bustle. Those passengers sure lucked out weather wise.>>>Soon be time for camping.
<me@yourservice.com> wrote:
John H <jherring@cox.net> Wrote in message:r
On Tue, 31 May 2022 15:50:48 -0400, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:>On Tue, 31 May 2022 06:22:12 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net> wrote:>>>On Sun, 29 May 2022 15:30:27 -0700 (PDT), True North>><princecraft49@gmail.com> wrote:>>>>>25C here today under
out for four trips so far this year. The longest was to>>Gettysburg for 11 days. On the last trip, about 200 miles down the>>road, I got a 'check engine' light and a 'Engine Power Reduced'>>notice. But, the truck was maintaining the 63mph set speed withhis lift so I go back on Tuesday>>with all parts required. Next time I'll replace the brake kits myself.>>So all told I put about a grand into the camper. Guess I'd better>>start getting more use out of it.>>++++++++++++++++++++++++++>>>>We've had ours
about 45mph I pulled off to the shoulder and>>continued, with the flashers going. Once I got to the top of the hill,>>the engine got me back up to 62mph.>>>>This continued until I hit the steep hill on I-66 east of Front Royal.>>Thatproblem, so I figured I was OK. The OBD-II showed a mass air volume>>sensor being bad. >>>>My mechanic told me I could make it home with no damage, so I kept>>going. Then I hit a hill. The speed started dropping and the trans>>began downshifting. At
yelling, "70, 65, 59, 50!">>The right rear trailer tire had gone flat! No sweat, I had both Good>>Sam and USAA Roadside Assistance insurance. After sitting on the side>>of the road for 3 1/2 hours, I dicided to change the damn tire myself.>>Now I'mtime the speed got down to 12mph with the trans in 1st gear, and>>I still had about 50 yards to go! Luckily the truck pulled the rig>>over the hill. But then, when the sweating finally stopped, my TPMS>>started squealing. My wife start panicking,
control box. He sent me a new one for $61. When I>>took out the old one I saw where a mouse had chewed on the cable. >>>>Oh well. >>We rented a real nice house in the mountains for about $200 a day and>didn't have to haul it anywhere or pay extra to parkproblem, I called>>Lippert, the manufacturer. Got a nice young guy who talked me through>>some troubleshooting for about an hour. Luckily, I had a voltmeter>>with me. WE finally got the problem isolated to a wiring harness from>>the touch pad to the
At least he didnt have to sardine himself into an airplane to get
there.
Pay a little extra and you are not sardined into a plane.
On Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at 10:24:43 AM UTC-4, gfre...@aol.com wrote:believe is a misdemeanor - not really something you want on your record. You could probably plead it out to a lesser charge but the arrest record would still be there, and insurance would probably become a lot more expensive.
On Wed, 1 Jun 2022 08:50:40 -0400, Keyser Söze
<KeyserSöz...@whitehouse.com> wrote:
On 5/31/22 3:50 PM, gfre...@aol.com wrote:We do about 25mpg in the Lincoln but I was doing over 80 most of the
On Tue, 31 May 2022 06:22:12 -0400, John H <jher...@cox.net> wrote:
On Sun, 29 May 2022 15:30:27 -0700 (PDT), True North
<prince...@gmail.com> wrote:
25C here today under beautiful bright sunny skies and a pleasant breeze.MVIs my trailers and told him that the brakes didn't work even after
Drove downtown which seemed quite busy. Adventure of the Seas docked at Pier 21 probably accounted for a lot of the bustle. Those passengers sure lucked out weather wise.
Soon be time for camping. Took my popup trailer over to the guy who
I installed a brake controller. He found a problem with a severed
wire to the electric magnet and had me run around looking for a
replacement. Couldn't find the magnet only, they sell a kit for the 7" >> >>> brakes including a backing plate, new shoes and the magnet. Then he
tells me he noticed cracks in the original tires so I had to replace
those. He had to get my camper off his lift so I go back on Tuesday
with all parts required. Next time I'll replace the brake kits myself. >> >>> So all told I put about a grand into the camper. Guess I'd better
start getting more use out of it.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++
We've had ours out for four trips so far this year. The longest was to >> >>> Gettysburg for 11 days. On the last trip, about 200 miles down the
road, I got a 'check engine' light and a 'Engine Power Reduced'
notice. But, the truck was maintaining the 63mph set speed with no
problem, so I figured I was OK. The OBD-II showed a mass air volume
sensor being bad.
My mechanic told me I could make it home with no damage, so I kept
going. Then I hit a hill. The speed started dropping and the trans
began downshifting. At about 45mph I pulled off to the shoulder and
continued, with the flashers going. Once I got to the top of the hill, >> >>> the engine got me back up to 62mph.
This continued until I hit the steep hill on I-66 east of Front Royal. >> >>> That time the speed got down to 12mph with the trans in 1st gear, and
I still had about 50 yards to go! Luckily the truck pulled the rig
over the hill. But then, when the sweating finally stopped, my TPMS
started squealing. My wife start panicking, yelling, "70, 65, 59, 50!" >> >>> The right rear trailer tire had gone flat! No sweat, I had both Good
Sam and USAA Roadside Assistance insurance. After sitting on the side
of the road for 3 1/2 hours, I dicided to change the damn tire myself. >> >>> Now I'm saving money after cancelling the Good Sam shit.
We're going to replace the 'China Bombs' with Goodyear Endurance
tires. After years of Facebook RV groups, I've yet to hear of any
problems with those. Hopefull they'll go on tomorrow.
It pays to use the rigs occasionally. When I went to pick it up in
March, the levelling system wasn't working. Battery was charged and
installed, but the system was telling me there was an electrical
problem. After several hours of trying to solve the problem, I called
Lippert, the manufacturer. Got a nice young guy who talked me through
some troubleshooting for about an hour. Luckily, I had a voltmeter
with me. WE finally got the problem isolated to a wiring harness from
the touch pad to the control box. He sent me a new one for $61. When I >> >>> took out the old one I saw where a mouse had chewed on the cable.
Oh well.
We rented a real nice house in the mountains for about $200 a day and
didn't have to haul it anywhere or pay extra to park it and supply the
utilities. ;)
https://gfretwell.com/ftp/2022%20georgia%20house.jpg
Deuce had a real good time playing in the creek. He caught a nice
trout but we let it go.
https://gfretwell.com/ftp/Deuce%20in%20creek%20Ga%2022.jpg
I won't get a thrill out of driving long distances towing a camper. Like
you, we prefer renting a nice place that includes all the amenities. If
we go to Hilton Head for a week or two, we rent a condo that's right on
the beach and includes a gorgeous pool. We get 23 to 25 mpg
in the pickup and 35+ mpg in the Toyota sedan. For that trip, we usually
split it in half and stay in a nice hotel off I-95.
-- .
* Lock up Trump and his family of grifters. *
way. I am not sure what brings a cop off the side of the road in
Fla/Ga but they don't even put down their skin magazine for 85. I
suspect the people I saw pulled over were doing closer to 95. I know
at 85 there was no shortage of people passing me.
You slow down in the mountains a bit but it is still around 50 except
on the tightest turns. Those rednecks are doing 40 on the ones marked
25 ... singing "Thunder Road". ;)
===
84 to 85 seems to be the new normal on I-75 and we occasionally have people blow by like we're standing still. I've seen a few of them get pulled over however. It's my understanding that at 20 over you can be charged with reckless driving which I
"waynebatrecdotboats@hotmail.com" <wayne.beardsley@gmail.com>31 May 2022 15:50:48 -0400, gfre...@aol.com wrote:>On Tue, 31 May 2022 06:22:12 -0400, John H <jher...@cox.net> wrote:>>>On Sun, 29 May 2022 15:30:27 -0700 (PDT), True North>><prince...@gmail.com> wrote:>>>>>25C here today under beautiful bright sunny
Wrote in message:r
On Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at 12:43:12 PM UTC-4, Justan Ohlphart wrote:> gfre...@aol.com Wrote in message:r> > On Wed, 1 Jun 2022 09:40:00 -0400 (EDT), Justan Ohlphart<m...@yourservice.com> wrote:>John H <jher...@cox.net> Wrote in message:r>> On Tue,
Couldn't find the magnet only, they sell a kit for the 7">>brakes including a backing plate, new shoes and the magnet. Then he>>tells me he noticed cracks in the original tires so I had to replace>>those. He had to get my camper off>his lift so I goback on Tuesday>>with all parts required. Next time I'll replace the brake kits myself.>>So all told I put about a grand into the camper. Guess I'd better>>start getting more use out of it.>>++++++++++++++++++++++++++>>>>We've had ours out for four trips
about 45mph I pulled off to the shoulder and>>continued, with the flashers going. Once I got to the top of the hill,>>the engine got me back up to 62mph.>>>>This continued until I hit the steep hill on I-66 east of Front Royal.>>That>time the speed gotdown to 12mph with the trans in 1st gear, and>>I still had about 50 yards to go! Luckily the truck pulled the rig>>over the hill. But then, when the sweating finally stopped, my TPMS>>started squealing. My wife start panicking, yelling, "70, 65, 59, 50!">
The right rear trailer tire had gone flat! No sweat, I had both Good>>Sam and USAA Roadside Assistance insurance. After sitting on the side>>of the road for 3 1/2 hours, I dicided to change the damn tire myself.>>Now I'm saving money after cancellingthe Good Sam shit.>>>>We're going to replace the 'China Bombs' with Goodyear Endurance>>tires. After years of Facebook RV groups, I've yet to hear of any>>problems with those. Hopefull they'll go on tomorrow.>>>>It pays to use the rigs
occasionally. When I went to pick it up in>>March, the levelling system wasn't working. Battery was charged and>>installed, but the system was telling me there was an electrical>>problem. After several hours of trying to solve the>problem, I called>>Lippert, the manufacturer. Got a nice young guy who talked me through>>some troubleshooting for about an hour. Luckily, I had a voltmeter>>with me. WE finally got the problem isolated to a wiring harness from>>the touch pad to the control box. He sent me
cooties.Both our dogs loved the creek under Natural Bridge.>>At least he didnt have to sardine himself into an airplane to get> there. Pay a little extra and you are not sardined into a plane.> My impression is that it's a lot extra. Is the air betterin first > class or do you get the same mostly recycled air that the baggage > class passengers get?> -- ===The wine and food are a lot better and you get to be the first ones off the plane.
My rolling stock has even better food and beverage and I get to
come and go as I please.
On Wed, 1 Jun 2022 09:40:00 -0400 (EDT), Justan Ohlphartbeautiful bright sunny skies and a pleasant breeze.>>>Drove downtown which seemed quite busy. Adventure of the Seas docked at Pier 21 probably accounted for a lot of the bustle. Those passengers sure lucked out weather wise.>>>Soon be time for camping.
<me@yourservice.com> wrote:
John H <jherring@cox.net> Wrote in message:r
On Tue, 31 May 2022 15:50:48 -0400, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:>On Tue, 31 May 2022 06:22:12 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net> wrote:>>>On Sun, 29 May 2022 15:30:27 -0700 (PDT), True North>><princecraft49@gmail.com> wrote:>>>>>25C here today under
out for four trips so far this year. The longest was to>>Gettysburg for 11 days. On the last trip, about 200 miles down the>>road, I got a 'check engine' light and a 'Engine Power Reduced'>>notice. But, the truck was maintaining the 63mph set speed withhis lift so I go back on Tuesday>>with all parts required. Next time I'll replace the brake kits myself.>>So all told I put about a grand into the camper. Guess I'd better>>start getting more use out of it.>>++++++++++++++++++++++++++>>>>We've had ours
about 45mph I pulled off to the shoulder and>>continued, with the flashers going. Once I got to the top of the hill,>>the engine got me back up to 62mph.>>>>This continued until I hit the steep hill on I-66 east of Front Royal.>>Thatproblem, so I figured I was OK. The OBD-II showed a mass air volume>>sensor being bad. >>>>My mechanic told me I could make it home with no damage, so I kept>>going. Then I hit a hill. The speed started dropping and the trans>>began downshifting. At
yelling, "70, 65, 59, 50!">>The right rear trailer tire had gone flat! No sweat, I had both Good>>Sam and USAA Roadside Assistance insurance. After sitting on the side>>of the road for 3 1/2 hours, I dicided to change the damn tire myself.>>Now I'mtime the speed got down to 12mph with the trans in 1st gear, and>>I still had about 50 yards to go! Luckily the truck pulled the rig>>over the hill. But then, when the sweating finally stopped, my TPMS>>started squealing. My wife start panicking,
control box. He sent me a new one for $61. When I>>took out the old one I saw where a mouse had chewed on the cable. >>>>Oh well. >>We rented a real nice house in the mountains for about $200 a day and>didn't have to haul it anywhere or pay extra to parkproblem, I called>>Lippert, the manufacturer. Got a nice young guy who talked me through>>some troubleshooting for about an hour. Luckily, I had a voltmeter>>with me. WE finally got the problem isolated to a wiring harness from>>the touch pad to the
At least he didnt have to sardine himself into an airplane to get
there.
Pay a little extra and you are not sardined into a plane.
On Wed, 01 Jun 2022 06:13:08 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net> wrote:
On Tue, 31 May 2022 15:50:48 -0400, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:Strange comment for a guy who lived in a barracks for 25 years.
On Tue, 31 May 2022 06:22:12 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net> wrote:
On Sun, 29 May 2022 15:30:27 -0700 (PDT), True North >>>><princecraft49@gmail.com> wrote:
25C here today under beautiful bright sunny skies and a pleasant breeze. >>>>>Drove downtown which seemed quite busy. Adventure of the Seas docked at Pier 21 probably accounted for a lot of the bustle. Those passengers sure lucked out weather wise.MVIs my trailers and told him that the brakes didn't work even after
Soon be time for camping. Took my popup trailer over to the guy who
I installed a brake controller. He found a problem with a severed
wire to the electric magnet and had me run around looking for a >>>>replacement. Couldn't find the magnet only, they sell a kit for the 7" >>>>brakes including a backing plate, new shoes and the magnet. Then he >>>>tells me he noticed cracks in the original tires so I had to replace >>>>those. He had to get my camper off his lift so I go back on Tuesday >>>>with all parts required. Next time I'll replace the brake kits myself. >>>>So all told I put about a grand into the camper. Guess I'd better
start getting more use out of it.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++
We've had ours out for four trips so far this year. The longest was to >>>>Gettysburg for 11 days. On the last trip, about 200 miles down the >>>>road, I got a 'check engine' light and a 'Engine Power Reduced'
notice. But, the truck was maintaining the 63mph set speed with no >>>>problem, so I figured I was OK. The OBD-II showed a mass air volume >>>>sensor being bad.
My mechanic told me I could make it home with no damage, so I kept >>>>going. Then I hit a hill. The speed started dropping and the trans >>>>began downshifting. At about 45mph I pulled off to the shoulder and >>>>continued, with the flashers going. Once I got to the top of the hill, >>>>the engine got me back up to 62mph.
This continued until I hit the steep hill on I-66 east of Front Royal. >>>>That time the speed got down to 12mph with the trans in 1st gear, and
I still had about 50 yards to go! Luckily the truck pulled the rig
over the hill. But then, when the sweating finally stopped, my TPMS >>>>started squealing. My wife start panicking, yelling, "70, 65, 59, 50!" >>>>The right rear trailer tire had gone flat! No sweat, I had both Good >>>>Sam and USAA Roadside Assistance insurance. After sitting on the side >>>>of the road for 3 1/2 hours, I dicided to change the damn tire myself. >>>>Now I'm saving money after cancelling the Good Sam shit.
We're going to replace the 'China Bombs' with Goodyear Endurance
tires. After years of Facebook RV groups, I've yet to hear of any >>>>problems with those. Hopefull they'll go on tomorrow.
It pays to use the rigs occasionally. When I went to pick it up in >>>>March, the levelling system wasn't working. Battery was charged and >>>>installed, but the system was telling me there was an electrical >>>>problem. After several hours of trying to solve the problem, I called >>>>Lippert, the manufacturer. Got a nice young guy who talked me through >>>>some troubleshooting for about an hour. Luckily, I had a voltmeter
with me. WE finally got the problem isolated to a wiring harness from >>>>the touch pad to the control box. He sent me a new one for $61. When I >>>>took out the old one I saw where a mouse had chewed on the cable.
Oh well.
We rented a real nice house in the mountains for about $200 a day and >>>didn't have to haul it anywhere or pay extra to park it and supply the >>>utilities. ;)
https://gfretwell.com/ftp/2022%20georgia%20house.jpg
Deuce had a real good time playing in the creek. He caught a nice
trout but we let it go. >>>https://gfretwell.com/ftp/Deuce%20in%20creek%20Ga%2022.jpg
Someone else's cooties.
Both our dogs loved the creek under Natural Bridge.
Cool.
John H <jherring@cox.net> Wrote in message:rNorth>>> <princecraft49@gmail.com> wrote:>>>>>>> 25C here today under beautiful bright sunny skies and a pleasant breeze.>>>> Drove downtown which seemed quite busy. Adventure of the Seas docked at Pier 21 probably accounted for a lot of the bustle.
On Wed, 1 Jun 2022 08:50:40 -0400, Keyser Söze<KeyserSöze@whitehouse.com> wrote:>On 5/31/22 3:50 PM, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:>> On Tue, 31 May 2022 06:22:12 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net> wrote:>> >>> On Sun, 29 May 2022 15:30:27 -0700 (PDT), True
noticed cracks in the original tires so I had to replace>>> those. He had to get my camper off his lift so I go back on Tuesday>>> with all parts required. Next time I'll replace the brake kits myself.>>> So all told I put about a grand into the camper.Guess I'd better>>> start getting more use out of it.>>> ++++++++++++++++++++++++++>>>>>> We've had ours out for four trips so far this year. The longest was to>>> Gettysburg for 11 days. On the last trip, about 200 miles down the>>> road, I got a '
hill,>>> the engine got me back up to 62mph.>>>>>> This continued until I hit the steep hill on I-66 east of Front Royal.>>> That time the speed got down to 12mph with the trans in 1st gear, and>>> I still had about 50 yards to go! Luckily the truckpulled the rig>>> over the hill. But then, when the sweating finally stopped, my TPMS>>> started squealing. My wife start panicking, yelling, "70, 65, 59, 50!">>> The right rear trailer tire had gone flat! No sweat, I had both Good>>> Sam and USAA
working. Battery was charged and>>> installed, but the system was telling me there was an electrical>>> problem. After several hours of trying to solve the problem, I called>>> Lippert, the manufacturer. Got a nice young guy who talked me through>>>some troubleshooting for about an hour. Luckily, I had a voltmeter>>> with me. WE finally got the problem isolated to a wiring harness from>>> the touch pad to the control box. He sent me a new one for $61. When I>>> took out the old one I saw where a
camper. Like >you, we prefer renting a nice place that includes all the amenities. If >we go to Hilton Head for a week or two, we rent a condo that's right on >the beach and includes a gorgeous pool. We get 23 to 25 mpg>in the pickup and 35+ mpg in theToyota sedan. For that trip, we usually >split it in half and stay in a nice hotel off I-95.>-- .>* Lock up Trump and his family of grifters. *If we go to Myrtle Beach for a week, we stay in our 36 ft trailer in acampground right on the beach and
I'll bet Fat Harry has a delousing station set up in his basement
office to cleanse himself after having been out in the
wilde.
On Wed, 1 Jun 2022 08:50:40 -0400, Keyser Söze <KeyserSöz...@whitehouse.com> wrote:
On 5/31/22 3:50 PM, gfre...@aol.com wrote:
On Tue, 31 May 2022 06:22:12 -0400, John H <jher...@cox.net> wrote:
On Sun, 29 May 2022 15:30:27 -0700 (PDT), True North
<prince...@gmail.com> wrote:
25C here today under beautiful bright sunny skies and a pleasant breeze.MVIs my trailers and told him that the brakes didn't work even after
Drove downtown which seemed quite busy. Adventure of the Seas docked at Pier 21 probably accounted for a lot of the bustle. Those passengers sure lucked out weather wise.
Soon be time for camping. Took my popup trailer over to the guy who
I installed a brake controller. He found a problem with a severed
wire to the electric magnet and had me run around looking for a
replacement. Couldn't find the magnet only, they sell a kit for the 7" >>> brakes including a backing plate, new shoes and the magnet. Then he
tells me he noticed cracks in the original tires so I had to replace
those. He had to get my camper off his lift so I go back on Tuesday
with all parts required. Next time I'll replace the brake kits myself. >>> So all told I put about a grand into the camper. Guess I'd better
start getting more use out of it.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++
We've had ours out for four trips so far this year. The longest was to >>> Gettysburg for 11 days. On the last trip, about 200 miles down the
road, I got a 'check engine' light and a 'Engine Power Reduced'
notice. But, the truck was maintaining the 63mph set speed with no
problem, so I figured I was OK. The OBD-II showed a mass air volume
sensor being bad.
My mechanic told me I could make it home with no damage, so I kept
going. Then I hit a hill. The speed started dropping and the trans
began downshifting. At about 45mph I pulled off to the shoulder and
continued, with the flashers going. Once I got to the top of the hill, >>> the engine got me back up to 62mph.
This continued until I hit the steep hill on I-66 east of Front Royal. >>> That time the speed got down to 12mph with the trans in 1st gear, and >>> I still had about 50 yards to go! Luckily the truck pulled the rig
over the hill. But then, when the sweating finally stopped, my TPMS
started squealing. My wife start panicking, yelling, "70, 65, 59, 50!" >>> The right rear trailer tire had gone flat! No sweat, I had both Good
Sam and USAA Roadside Assistance insurance. After sitting on the side >>> of the road for 3 1/2 hours, I dicided to change the damn tire myself. >>> Now I'm saving money after cancelling the Good Sam shit.
We're going to replace the 'China Bombs' with Goodyear Endurance
tires. After years of Facebook RV groups, I've yet to hear of any
problems with those. Hopefull they'll go on tomorrow.
It pays to use the rigs occasionally. When I went to pick it up in
March, the levelling system wasn't working. Battery was charged and
installed, but the system was telling me there was an electrical
problem. After several hours of trying to solve the problem, I called >>> Lippert, the manufacturer. Got a nice young guy who talked me through >>> some troubleshooting for about an hour. Luckily, I had a voltmeter
with me. WE finally got the problem isolated to a wiring harness from >>> the touch pad to the control box. He sent me a new one for $61. When I >>> took out the old one I saw where a mouse had chewed on the cable.
Oh well.
We rented a real nice house in the mountains for about $200 a day and
didn't have to haul it anywhere or pay extra to park it and supply the
utilities. ;)
https://gfretwell.com/ftp/2022%20georgia%20house.jpg
Deuce had a real good time playing in the creek. He caught a nice
trout but we let it go.
https://gfretwell.com/ftp/Deuce%20in%20creek%20Ga%2022.jpg
I won't get a thrill out of driving long distances towing a camper. Like >you, we prefer renting a nice place that includes all the amenities. IfIf we go to Myrtle Beach for a week, we stay in our 36 ft trailer in a campground right on the beach and includes a glorious pool. And, we
we go to Hilton Head for a week or two, we rent a condo that's right on >the beach and includes a gorgeous pool. We get 23 to 25 mpg
in the pickup and 35+ mpg in the Toyota sedan. For that trip, we usually >split it in half and stay in a nice hotel off I-95.
-- .
* Lock up Trump and his family of grifters. *
don't have to worry about bed bugs or other peoples cooties.
I don't worry about mileage.
gfretwell@aol.com Wrote in message:rcox.net> wrote:>>>On Sun, 29 May 2022 15:30:27 -0700 (PDT), True North>><princecraft49@gmail.com> wrote:>>>>>25C here today under beautiful bright sunny skies and a pleasant breeze.>>>Drove downtown which seemed quite busy. Adventure of the Seas docked
On Wed, ````1 Jun 2022 09:40:00 -0400 (EDT), Justan Ohlphart<me@yourservice.com> wrote:>John H <jherring@cox.net> Wrote in message:r>> On Tue, 31 May 2022 15:50:48 -0400, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:>On Tue, 31 May 2022 06:22:12 -0400, John H <jherring@
the magnet. Then he>>tells me he noticed cracks in the original tires so I had to replace>>those. He had to get my camper off>his lift so I go back on Tuesday>>with all parts required. Next time I'll replace the brake kits myself.>>So all told I putabout a grand into the camper. Guess I'd better>>start getting more use out of it.>>++++++++++++++++++++++++++>>>>We've had ours out for four trips so far this year. The longest was to>>Gettysburg for 11 days. On the last trip, about 200 miles down the>>
the hill,>>the engine got me back up to 62mph.>>>>This continued until I hit the steep hill on I-66 east of Front Royal.>>That>time the speed got down to 12mph with the trans in 1st gear, and>>I still had about 50 yards to go! Luckily the truck pulledthe rig>>over the hill. But then, when the sweating finally stopped, my TPMS>>started squealing. My wife start panicking, yelling, "70, 65, 59, 50!">>The right rear trailer tire had gone flat! No sweat, I had both Good>>Sam and USAA Roadside Assistance
Luckily, I had a voltmeter>>with me. WE finally got the problem isolated to a wiring harness from>>the touch pad to the control box. He sent me a new one for $61. When I>>took out the old one I saw where a mouse had chewed on the cable. >>>>Oh well. >>Weinstalled, but the system was telling me there was an electrical>>problem. After several hours of trying to solve the>problem, I called>>Lippert, the manufacturer. Got a nice young guy who talked me through>>some troubleshooting for about an hour.
airplane to get> there. Pay a little extra and you are not sardined into a plane.
My impression is that it's a lot extra. Is the air better in first
class or do you get the same mostly recycled air that the baggage
class passengers get?
On 6/1/22 4:17 PM, Justan Ohlphart wrote:North>>> <princecraft49@gmail.com> wrote:>>>>>>> 25C here today under beautiful bright sunny skies and a pleasant breeze.>>>> Drove downtown which seemed quite busy. Adventure of the Seas docked at Pier 21 probably accounted for a lot of the bustle.
John H <jherring@cox.net> Wrote in message:r
On Wed, 1 Jun 2022 08:50:40 -0400, Keyser Söze<KeyserSöze@whitehouse.com> wrote:>On 5/31/22 3:50 PM, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:>> On Tue, 31 May 2022 06:22:12 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net> wrote:>> >>> On Sun, 29 May 2022 15:30:27 -0700 (PDT), True
start getting more use out of it.>>> ++++++++++++++++++++++++++>>>>>> We've had ours out for four trips so far this year. The longest was to>>> Gettysburg for 11 days. On the last trip, about 200 miles down the>>> road, I got a 'check engine' light anda 'Engine Power Reduced'>>> notice. But, the truck was maintaining the 63mph set speed with no>>> problem, so I figured I was OK. The OBD-II showed a mass air volume>>> sensor being bad.>>>>>> My mechanic told me I could make it home with no damage, so I
I'll bet Fat Harry has a delousing station set up in his basement
office to cleanse himself after having been out in the
wilde.
When I posted here more regularly and encountered your posts from time
to time, Justan, I was convinced you were the most ignorant and dumbest >poster here. You still are. No one else is even close.
`On Wed, 1 Jun 2022 12:43:09 -0400 (EDT), Justan Ohlphart<me@yourservice.com> wrote:>gfretwell@aol.com Wrote in message:r>> On Wed, ````1 Jun 2022 09:40:00 -0400 (EDT), Justan Ohlphart<me@yourservice.com> wrote:>John H <jherring@cox.net> Wrote inmessage:r>> On Tue, 31 May 2022 15:50:48 -0400, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:>On Tue, 31 May 2022 06:22:12 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net> wrote:>>>On Sun, 29 May 2022 15:30:27 -0700 (PDT), True North>><princecraft49@gmail.com> wrote:>>>>>25C here today
lift so I go back on Tuesday>>with all parts required. Next time I'll replace the brake kits myself.>>So all told I put about a grand into the camper. Guess I'd better>>start getting more use out of it.>>++++++++++++++++++++++++++>>>>We've had ours outreplacement. Couldn't find the magnet only, they sell a kit for the 7">>brakes including a backing plate, newshoes and>the magnet. Then he>>tells me he noticed cracks in the original tires so I had to replace>>those. He had to get my camper off>his
The right rear trailer tire had gone flat! No sweat, I had both Good>>Sam and USAA Roadside Assistance insurance. After sitting on the side>>of the road for 3 1/2 hours, I dicided to change the damn tire myself.>>Now I'm saving money after cancellingthe Good Sam shit.>>>>We're going to replace the 'China Bombs' with Goodyear Endurance>>tires. After years of Facebook RV groups, I've yet to hear of any>>problems with those. Hopefull they'll go on tomorrow.>>>>It pays to use the rigs occasionally. When
On Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at 10:24:43 AM UTC-4, gfre...@aol.com wrote:believe is a misdemeanor - not really something you want on your record. You could
On Wed, 1 Jun 2022 08:50:40 -0400, Keyser Söze
<KeyserSöz...@whitehouse.com> wrote:
On 5/31/22 3:50 PM, gfre...@aol.com wrote:We do about 25mpg in the Lincoln but I was doing over 80 most of the
On Tue, 31 May 2022 06:22:12 -0400, John H <jher...@cox.net> wrote:
On Sun, 29 May 2022 15:30:27 -0700 (PDT), True North
<prince...@gmail.com> wrote:
25C here today under beautiful bright sunny skies and a pleasant breeze.MVIs my trailers and told him that the brakes didn't work even after
Drove downtown which seemed quite busy. Adventure of the Seas docked at Pier 21 probably accounted for a lot of the bustle. Those passengers sure lucked out weather wise.
Soon be time for camping. Took my popup trailer over to the guy who
I installed a brake controller. He found a problem with a severed
wire to the electric magnet and had me run around looking for a
replacement. Couldn't find the magnet only, they sell a kit for the 7" >> >>> brakes including a backing plate, new shoes and the magnet. Then he
tells me he noticed cracks in the original tires so I had to replace
those. He had to get my camper off his lift so I go back on Tuesday
with all parts required. Next time I'll replace the brake kits myself. >> >>> So all told I put about a grand into the camper. Guess I'd better
start getting more use out of it.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++
We've had ours out for four trips so far this year. The longest was to >> >>> Gettysburg for 11 days. On the last trip, about 200 miles down the
road, I got a 'check engine' light and a 'Engine Power Reduced'
notice. But, the truck was maintaining the 63mph set speed with no
problem, so I figured I was OK. The OBD-II showed a mass air volume
sensor being bad.
My mechanic told me I could make it home with no damage, so I kept
going. Then I hit a hill. The speed started dropping and the trans
began downshifting. At about 45mph I pulled off to the shoulder and
continued, with the flashers going. Once I got to the top of the hill, >> >>> the engine got me back up to 62mph.
This continued until I hit the steep hill on I-66 east of Front Royal. >> >>> That time the speed got down to 12mph with the trans in 1st gear, and
I still had about 50 yards to go! Luckily the truck pulled the rig
over the hill. But then, when the sweating finally stopped, my TPMS
started squealing. My wife start panicking, yelling, "70, 65, 59, 50!" >> >>> The right rear trailer tire had gone flat! No sweat, I had both Good
Sam and USAA Roadside Assistance insurance. After sitting on the side
of the road for 3 1/2 hours, I dicided to change the damn tire myself. >> >>> Now I'm saving money after cancelling the Good Sam shit.
We're going to replace the 'China Bombs' with Goodyear Endurance
tires. After years of Facebook RV groups, I've yet to hear of any
problems with those. Hopefull they'll go on tomorrow.
It pays to use the rigs occasionally. When I went to pick it up in
March, the levelling system wasn't working. Battery was charged and
installed, but the system was telling me there was an electrical
problem. After several hours of trying to solve the problem, I called
Lippert, the manufacturer. Got a nice young guy who talked me through
some troubleshooting for about an hour. Luckily, I had a voltmeter
with me. WE finally got the problem isolated to a wiring harness from
the touch pad to the control box. He sent me a new one for $61. When I >> >>> took out the old one I saw where a mouse had chewed on the cable.
Oh well.
We rented a real nice house in the mountains for about $200 a day and
didn't have to haul it anywhere or pay extra to park it and supply the
utilities. ;)
https://gfretwell.com/ftp/2022%20georgia%20house.jpg
Deuce had a real good time playing in the creek. He caught a nice
trout but we let it go.
https://gfretwell.com/ftp/Deuce%20in%20creek%20Ga%2022.jpg
I won't get a thrill out of driving long distances towing a camper. Like
you, we prefer renting a nice place that includes all the amenities. If
we go to Hilton Head for a week or two, we rent a condo that's right on
the beach and includes a gorgeous pool. We get 23 to 25 mpg
in the pickup and 35+ mpg in the Toyota sedan. For that trip, we usually
split it in half and stay in a nice hotel off I-95.
-- .
* Lock up Trump and his family of grifters. *
way. I am not sure what brings a cop off the side of the road in
Fla/Ga but they don't even put down their skin magazine for 85. I
suspect the people I saw pulled over were doing closer to 95. I know
at 85 there was no shortage of people passing me.
You slow down in the mountains a bit but it is still around 50 except
on the tightest turns. Those rednecks are doing 40 on the ones marked
25 ... singing "Thunder Road". ;)
===
84 to 85 seems to be the new normal on I-75 and we occasionally have people blow by like we're standing still. I've seen a few of them get pulled over however. It's my understanding that at 20 over you can be charged with reckless driving which I
On Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at 12:43:12 PM UTC-4, Justan Ohlphart wrote:21 probably accounted for a lot of the bustle. Those passengers sure lucked out weather wise.>>>Soon be time for camping. Took my popup trailer over to the guy who>> MVIs my trailers and told him that the brakes didn't work even after>>I installed a
gfre...@aol.com Wrote in message:rwrote:>>>On Sun, 29 May 2022 15:30:27 -0700 (PDT), True North>><prince...@gmail.com> wrote:>>>>>25C here today under beautiful bright sunny skies and a pleasant breeze.>>>Drove downtown which seemed quite busy. Adventure of the Seas docked at Pier
On Wed, 1 Jun 2022 09:40:00 -0400 (EDT), Justan Ohlphart<m...@yourservice.com> wrote:>John H <jher...@cox.net> Wrote in message:r>> On Tue, 31 May 2022 15:50:48 -0400, gfre...@aol.com wrote:>On Tue, 31 May 2022 06:22:12 -0400, John H <jher...@cox.
magnet. Then he>>tells me he noticed cracks in the original tires so I had to replace>>those. He had to get my camper off>his lift so I go back on Tuesday>>with all parts required. Next time I'll replace the brake kits myself.>>So all told I put about agrand into the camper. Guess I'd better>>start getting more use out of it.>>++++++++++++++++++++++++++>>>>We've had ours out for four trips so far this year. The longest was to>>Gettysburg for 11 days. On the last trip, about 200 miles down the>>road, I
hill,>>the engine got me back up to 62mph.>>>>This continued until I hit the steep hill on I-66 east of Front Royal.>>That>time the speed got down to 12mph with the trans in 1st gear, and>>I still had about 50 yards to go! Luckily the truck pulled theinsurance. After sitting on the side>>of the road for 3 1/2 hours, I dicided to change the damn tire myself.>>Now I'm saving money after cancelling the Good Sam shit.>>>>We're going to replace the 'China Bombs' with Goodyear Endurance>>tires. After years
over the hill. But then, when the sweating finally stopped, my TPMS>>started squealing. My wife start panicking, yelling, "70, 65, 59, 50!">>The right rear trailer tire had gone flat! No sweat, I had both Good>>Sam and USAA Roadside Assistance
Luckily, I had a voltmeter>>with me. WE finally got the problem isolated to a wiring harness from>>the touch pad to the control box. He sent me a new one for $61. When I>>took out the old one I saw where a mouse had chewed on the cable. >>>>Oh well. >>Weinstalled, but the system was telling me there was an electrical>>problem. After several hours of trying to solve the>problem, I called>>Lippert, the manufacturer. Got a nice young guy who talked me through>>some troubleshooting for about an hour.
to get> there. Pay a little extra and you are not sardined into a plane.
My impression is that it's a lot extra. Is the air better in first
class or do you get the same mostly recycled air that the baggage
class passengers get?
--
===
The wine and food are a lot better and you get to be the first ones off the plane.
`On Wed, 1 Jun 2022 12:43:09 -0400 (EDT), Justan Ohlphart <me@yourservice.com> wrote:
gfretwell@aol.com Wrote in message:rshoes and
On Wed, ````1 Jun 2022 09:40:00 -0400 (EDT), Justan
Ohlphart<me@yourservice.com> wrote:>John H <jherring@cox.net> Wrote in
message:r>> On Tue, 31 May 2022 15:50:48 -0400, gfretwell@aol.com
wrote:>On Tue, 31 May 2022 06:22:12 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net>
wrote:>>>On Sun, 29 May 2022 15:30:27 -0700 (PDT), True
North>><princecraft49@gmail.com> wrote:>>>>>25C here today under
beautiful bright sunny skies and a pleasant breeze.>>>Drove downtown
which seemed quite busy. Adventure of the Seas docked at Pier 21
probably accounted for a lot of the bustle. Those passengers sure
lucked out weather wise.>>>Soon be time for camping. Took my popup
trailer over to the guy who>> MVIs my trailers and told him that the
brakes didn't work even after>>I installed a brake controller. He
found a problem with a severed>>wire to the electric magnet and had me
run around looking for a>>replacement. Couldn't find the magnet only,
they sell a kit for the 7">>brakes including a backing plate, new
the magnet. Then he>>tells me he noticed cracks in the original tires
so I had to replace>>those. He had to get my camper off>his lift so I
go back on Tuesday>>with all parts required. Next time I'll replace the
brake kits myself.>>So all told I put about a grand into the camper.
Guess I'd better>>start getting more use out of
far this year. The longest was to>>Gettysburg for 11 days. On the last++++++++++++++++++++++++++>>>>We've had ours out for four trips so
trip, about 200 miles down the>>road, I got a 'check engine' light and a
'Engine Power Reduced'>>notice. But, the truck was maintaining the 63mph
set speed with no>>problem, so I figured I was OK. The OBD-II showed a
mass air volume>>sensor being bad. >>>>My mechanic told me I could make
it home with no damage, so I kept>>going. Then I hit a hill. The speed
started dropping and the trans>>began downshifting. At about 45mph I
pulled off to the shoulder and>>continued, with the flashers going. Once
I got to the top of
the hill,>>the engine got me back up to 62mph.>>>>This continued until I
hit the steep hill on I-66 east of Front Royal.>>That>time the speed got
down to 12mph with the trans in 1st gear, and>>I still had about 50
yards to go! Luckily the truck pulled the rig>>over the hill. But then,
when the sweating finally stopped, my TPMS>>started squealing. My wife
start panicking, yelling, "70, 65, 59, 50!">>The right rear trailer tire
had gone flat! No sweat, I had both Good>>Sam and USAA Roadside
Assistance insurance. After sitting on the side>>of the road for 3 1/2
hours, I dicided to change the damn tire myself.>>Now I'm saving money
after cancelling the Good Sam shit.>>>>We're going to replace the 'China
Bombs' with Goodyear Endurance>>tires. After years of Facebook RV
groups, I've yet to hear of any>>problems with those. Hopefull they'll
go on tomorrow.>>>>It pays to use the rigs occasionally. When I went to
pick it up in>>March, the levelling system wasn't working. Battery was charged
airplane to get> there. Pay a little extra and you are not sardined into a plane.installed, but the system was telling me there was an
electrical>>problem. After several hours of trying to solve the>problem, I >>>> called>>Lippert, the manufacturer. Got a nice young guy who talked me
through>>some troubleshooting for about an hour. Luckily, I had a
voltmeter>>with me. WE finally got the problem isolated to a wiring
harness from>>the touch pad to the control box. He sent me a new one
for $61. When I>>took out the old one I saw where a mouse had chewed
on the cable. >>>>Oh well. >>We rented a real nice house in the
mountains for about $200 a day and>didn't have to haul it anywhere or
pay extra to park it and supply the>utilities.
real good time playing in the creek. He caught a nice>trout but we let >>>> it go. >https://gfretwell.com/ftp/Deuce%20in%20creek%20Ga%2022.jpgSomeone else'shttps://gfretwell.com/ftp/2022%20georgia%20house.jpg>>Deuce had a
cooties.Both our dogs loved the creek under Natural Bridge.>>At least
he didnt have to sardine himself into an
My impression is that it's a lot extra. Is the air better in first
class or do you get the same mostly recycled air that the baggage
class passengers get?
They actually turn the air over pretty fast on an airliner. Those
overhead vents come right off the engine compressors. With lower
passenger density the air will be fresher up front and the dump valve
that regulates cabin pressure is in the back of the plane. The cabin
vents to the luggage compartment through floor vents and then out the
back. The air is not recycled. The air at your seat is best if you
keep the vent open.
"waynebatrecdotboats@hotmail.com" <wayne.beardsley@gmail.com>31 May 2022 15:50:48 -0400, gfre...@aol.com wrote:>On Tue, 31 May 2022 06:22:12 -0400, John H <jher...@cox.net> wrote:>>>On Sun, 29 May 2022 15:30:27 -0700 (PDT), True North>><prince...@gmail.com> wrote:>>>>>25C here today under beautiful bright sunny
Wrote in message:r
On Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at 12:43:12 PM UTC-4, Justan Ohlphart wrote:> gfre...@aol.com Wrote in message:r> > On Wed, 1 Jun 2022 09:40:00 -0400 (EDT), Justan Ohlphart<m...@yourservice.com> wrote:>John H <jher...@cox.net> Wrote in message:r>> On Tue,
Couldn't find the magnet only, they sell a kit for the 7">>brakes including a backing plate, new shoes and the magnet. Then he>>tells me he noticed cracks in the original tires so I had to replace>>those. He had to get my camper off>his lift so I goback on Tuesday>>with all parts required. Next time I'll replace the brake kits myself.>>So all told I put about a grand into the camper. Guess I'd better>>start getting more use out of it.>>++++++++++++++++++++++++++>>>>We've had ours out for four trips
about 45mph I pulled off to the shoulder and>>continued, with the flashers going. Once I got to the top of the hill,>>the engine got me back up to 62mph.>>>>This continued until I hit the steep hill on I-66 east of Front Royal.>>That>time the speed gotdown to 12mph with the trans in 1st gear, and>>I still had about 50 yards to go! Luckily the truck pulled the rig>>over the hill. But then, when the sweating finally stopped, my TPMS>>started squealing. My wife start panicking, yelling, "70, 65, 59, 50!">
The right rear trailer tire had gone flat! No sweat, I had both Good>>Sam and USAA Roadside Assistance insurance. After sitting on the side>>of the road for 3 1/2 hours, I dicided to change the damn tire myself.>>Now I'm saving money after cancellingthe Good Sam shit.>>>>We're going to replace the 'China Bombs' with Goodyear Endurance>>tires. After years of Facebook RV groups, I've yet to hear of any>>problems with those. Hopefull they'll go on tomorrow.>>>>It pays to use the rigs
occasionally. When I went to pick it up in>>March, the levelling system wasn't working. Battery was charged and>>installed, but the system was telling me there was an electrical>>problem. After several hours of trying to solve the>problem, I called>>Lippert, the manufacturer. Got a nice young guy who talked me through>>some troubleshooting for about an hour. Luckily, I had a voltmeter>>with me. WE finally got the problem isolated to a wiring harness from>>the touch pad to the control box. He sent me
cooties.Both our dogs loved the creek under Natural Bridge.>>At least he didnt have to sardine himself into an airplane to get> there. Pay a little extra and you are not sardined into a plane.> My impression is that it's a lot extra. Is the air betterin first > class or do you get the same mostly recycled air that the baggage > class passengers get?> -- ===The wine and food are a lot better and you get to be the first ones off the plane.
My rolling stock has even better food and beverage and I get to
come and go as I please.
On Wed, 1 Jun 2022 08:50:40 -0400, Keyser Söze ><KeyserSöze@whitehouse.com> wrote:
On 5/31/22 3:50 PM, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:
On Tue, 31 May 2022 06:22:12 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net> wrote:
On Sun, 29 May 2022 15:30:27 -0700 (PDT), True North
<princecraft49@gmail.com> wrote:
25C here today under beautiful bright sunny skies and a pleasant breeze. >>>>> Drove downtown which seemed quite busy. Adventure of the Seas docked at Pier 21 probably accounted for a lot of the bustle. Those passengers sure lucked out weather wise.MVIs my trailers and told him that the brakes didn't work even after
Soon be time for camping. Took my popup trailer over to the guy who
I installed a brake controller. He found a problem with a severed
wire to the electric magnet and had me run around looking for a
replacement. Couldn't find the magnet only, they sell a kit for the 7" >>>> brakes including a backing plate, new shoes and the magnet. Then he
tells me he noticed cracks in the original tires so I had to replace
those. He had to get my camper off his lift so I go back on Tuesday
with all parts required. Next time I'll replace the brake kits myself. >>>> So all told I put about a grand into the camper. Guess I'd better
start getting more use out of it.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++
We've had ours out for four trips so far this year. The longest was to >>>> Gettysburg for 11 days. On the last trip, about 200 miles down the
road, I got a 'check engine' light and a 'Engine Power Reduced'
notice. But, the truck was maintaining the 63mph set speed with no
problem, so I figured I was OK. The OBD-II showed a mass air volume
sensor being bad.
My mechanic told me I could make it home with no damage, so I kept
going. Then I hit a hill. The speed started dropping and the trans
began downshifting. At about 45mph I pulled off to the shoulder and
continued, with the flashers going. Once I got to the top of the hill, >>>> the engine got me back up to 62mph.
This continued until I hit the steep hill on I-66 east of Front Royal. >>>> That time the speed got down to 12mph with the trans in 1st gear, and
I still had about 50 yards to go! Luckily the truck pulled the rig
over the hill. But then, when the sweating finally stopped, my TPMS
started squealing. My wife start panicking, yelling, "70, 65, 59, 50!" >>>> The right rear trailer tire had gone flat! No sweat, I had both Good
Sam and USAA Roadside Assistance insurance. After sitting on the side
of the road for 3 1/2 hours, I dicided to change the damn tire myself. >>>> Now I'm saving money after cancelling the Good Sam shit.
We're going to replace the 'China Bombs' with Goodyear Endurance
tires. After years of Facebook RV groups, I've yet to hear of any
problems with those. Hopefull they'll go on tomorrow.
It pays to use the rigs occasionally. When I went to pick it up in
March, the levelling system wasn't working. Battery was charged and
installed, but the system was telling me there was an electrical
problem. After several hours of trying to solve the problem, I called
Lippert, the manufacturer. Got a nice young guy who talked me through
some troubleshooting for about an hour. Luckily, I had a voltmeter
with me. WE finally got the problem isolated to a wiring harness from
the touch pad to the control box. He sent me a new one for $61. When I >>>> took out the old one I saw where a mouse had chewed on the cable.
Oh well.
We rented a real nice house in the mountains for about $200 a day and
didn't have to haul it anywhere or pay extra to park it and supply the
utilities. ;)
https://gfretwell.com/ftp/2022%20georgia%20house.jpg
Deuce had a real good time playing in the creek. He caught a nice
trout but we let it go.
https://gfretwell.com/ftp/Deuce%20in%20creek%20Ga%2022.jpg
I won't get a thrill out of driving long distances towing a camper. Like >>you, we prefer renting a nice place that includes all the amenities. If
we go to Hilton Head for a week or two, we rent a condo that's right on
the beach and includes a gorgeous pool. We get 23 to 25 mpg
in the pickup and 35+ mpg in the Toyota sedan. For that trip, we usually >>split it in half and stay in a nice hotel off I-95.
-- .
* Lock up Trump and his family of grifters. *
If we go to Myrtle Beach for a week, we stay in our 36 ft trailer in a >campground right on the beach and includes a glorious pool. And, we
don't have to worry about bed bugs or other peoples cooties.
I don't worry about mileage.
On Wed, 01 Jun 2022 12:18:28 -0400, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:beautiful bright sunny skies and a pleasant breeze.>>>Drove downtown which seemed quite busy. Adventure of the Seas docked at Pier 21 probably accounted for a lot of the bustle. Those passengers sure lucked out weather wise.>>>Soon be time for camping.
On Wed, 1 Jun 2022 09:40:00 -0400 (EDT), Justan Ohlphart >><me@yourservice.com> wrote:
John H <jherring@cox.net> Wrote in message:r
On Tue, 31 May 2022 15:50:48 -0400, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:>On Tue, 31 May 2022 06:22:12 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net> wrote:>>>On Sun, 29 May 2022 15:30:27 -0700 (PDT), True North>><princecraft49@gmail.com> wrote:>>>>>25C here today under
ours out for four trips so far this year. The longest was to>>Gettysburg for 11 days. On the last trip, about 200 miles down the>>road, I got a 'check engine' light and a 'Engine Power Reduced'>>notice. But, the truck was maintaining the 63mph set speedhis lift so I go back on Tuesday>>with all parts required. Next time I'll replace the brake kits myself.>>So all told I put about a grand into the camper. Guess I'd better>>start getting more use out of it.>>++++++++++++++++++++++++++>>>>We've had
yelling, "70, 65, 59, 50!">>The right rear trailer tire had gone flat! No sweat, I had both Good>>Sam and USAA Roadside Assistance insurance. After sitting on the side>>of the road for 3 1/2 hours, I dicided to change the damn tire myself.>>Now I'mtime the speed got down to 12mph with the trans in 1st gear, and>>I still had about 50 yards to go! Luckily the truck pulled the rig>>over the hill. But then, when the sweating finally stopped, my TPMS>>started squealing. My wife start panicking,
control box. He sent me a new one for $61. When I>>took out the old one I saw where a mouse had chewed on the cable. >>>>Oh well. >>We rented a real nice house in the mountains for about $200 a day and>didn't have to haul it anywhere or pay extra to parkproblem, I called>>Lippert, the manufacturer. Got a nice young guy who talked me through>>some troubleshooting for about an hour. Luckily, I had a voltmeter>>with me. WE finally got the problem isolated to a wiring harness from>>the touch pad to the
At least he didnt have to sardine himself into an airplane to get
there.
Pay a little extra and you are not sardined into a plane.
What to you is a 'little extra' may not seem like such to a normal, >middle-class individual.
From Priceline to Seattle, economy is $672, premium economy is $1316, >Business is $1779. Only you and Harry would consider those jumps to be
'a little extra'!
On Wed, 1 Jun 2022 09:55:54 -0700 (PDT),believe is a misdemeanor - not really something you want on your record. You could probably plead it out to a lesser charge but the arrest record would still be there, and insurance would probably become a lot more expensive.
"waynebatrecdotboats@hotmail.com" <wayne.beardsley@gmail.com> wrote:
On Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at 10:24:43 AM UTC-4, gfre...@aol.com wrote:
On Wed, 1 Jun 2022 08:50:40 -0400, Keyser Söze
<KeyserSöz...@whitehouse.com> wrote:
On 5/31/22 3:50 PM, gfre...@aol.com wrote:We do about 25mpg in the Lincoln but I was doing over 80 most of the
On Tue, 31 May 2022 06:22:12 -0400, John H <jher...@cox.net> wrote:
On Sun, 29 May 2022 15:30:27 -0700 (PDT), True North
<prince...@gmail.com> wrote:
25C here today under beautiful bright sunny skies and a pleasant breeze.wire to the electric magnet and had me run around looking for a
Drove downtown which seemed quite busy. Adventure of the Seas docked at Pier 21 probably accounted for a lot of the bustle. Those passengers sure lucked out weather wise.
Soon be time for camping. Took my popup trailer over to the guy who >>> >>> MVIs my trailers and told him that the brakes didn't work even after >>> >>> I installed a brake controller. He found a problem with a severed
replacement. Couldn't find the magnet only, they sell a kit for the 7" >>> >>> brakes including a backing plate, new shoes and the magnet. Then he
tells me he noticed cracks in the original tires so I had to replace >>> >>> those. He had to get my camper off his lift so I go back on Tuesday
with all parts required. Next time I'll replace the brake kits myself. >>> >>> So all told I put about a grand into the camper. Guess I'd better
start getting more use out of it.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++
We've had ours out for four trips so far this year. The longest was to >>> >>> Gettysburg for 11 days. On the last trip, about 200 miles down the
road, I got a 'check engine' light and a 'Engine Power Reduced'
notice. But, the truck was maintaining the 63mph set speed with no
problem, so I figured I was OK. The OBD-II showed a mass air volume
sensor being bad.
My mechanic told me I could make it home with no damage, so I kept
going. Then I hit a hill. The speed started dropping and the trans
began downshifting. At about 45mph I pulled off to the shoulder and
continued, with the flashers going. Once I got to the top of the hill, >>> >>> the engine got me back up to 62mph.
This continued until I hit the steep hill on I-66 east of Front Royal. >>> >>> That time the speed got down to 12mph with the trans in 1st gear, and >>> >>> I still had about 50 yards to go! Luckily the truck pulled the rig
over the hill. But then, when the sweating finally stopped, my TPMS
started squealing. My wife start panicking, yelling, "70, 65, 59, 50!" >>> >>> The right rear trailer tire had gone flat! No sweat, I had both Good >>> >>> Sam and USAA Roadside Assistance insurance. After sitting on the side >>> >>> of the road for 3 1/2 hours, I dicided to change the damn tire myself. >>> >>> Now I'm saving money after cancelling the Good Sam shit.
We're going to replace the 'China Bombs' with Goodyear Endurance
tires. After years of Facebook RV groups, I've yet to hear of any
problems with those. Hopefull they'll go on tomorrow.
It pays to use the rigs occasionally. When I went to pick it up in
March, the levelling system wasn't working. Battery was charged and
installed, but the system was telling me there was an electrical
problem. After several hours of trying to solve the problem, I called >>> >>> Lippert, the manufacturer. Got a nice young guy who talked me through >>> >>> some troubleshooting for about an hour. Luckily, I had a voltmeter
with me. WE finally got the problem isolated to a wiring harness from >>> >>> the touch pad to the control box. He sent me a new one for $61. When I >>> >>> took out the old one I saw where a mouse had chewed on the cable.
Oh well.
We rented a real nice house in the mountains for about $200 a day and >>> >> didn't have to haul it anywhere or pay extra to park it and supply the >>> >> utilities. ;)
https://gfretwell.com/ftp/2022%20georgia%20house.jpg
Deuce had a real good time playing in the creek. He caught a nice
trout but we let it go.
https://gfretwell.com/ftp/Deuce%20in%20creek%20Ga%2022.jpg
I won't get a thrill out of driving long distances towing a camper. Like >>> >you, we prefer renting a nice place that includes all the amenities. If >>> >we go to Hilton Head for a week or two, we rent a condo that's right on >>> >the beach and includes a gorgeous pool. We get 23 to 25 mpg
in the pickup and 35+ mpg in the Toyota sedan. For that trip, we usually >>> >split it in half and stay in a nice hotel off I-95.
-- .
* Lock up Trump and his family of grifters. *
way. I am not sure what brings a cop off the side of the road in
Fla/Ga but they don't even put down their skin magazine for 85. I
suspect the people I saw pulled over were doing closer to 95. I know
at 85 there was no shortage of people passing me.
You slow down in the mountains a bit but it is still around 50 except
on the tightest turns. Those rednecks are doing 40 on the ones marked
25 ... singing "Thunder Road". ;)
===
84 to 85 seems to be the new normal on I-75 and we occasionally have people blow by like we're standing still. I've seen a few of them get pulled over however. It's my understanding that at 20 over you can be charged with reckless driving which I
Wayne, have you ever thought about adjusting your newsreader so your >sentences are a reasonable length, say 100 characters or less. The
sentence above was 47 inches long.
gfretwell@aol.com Wrote in message:rmessage:r>> On Tue, 31 May 2022 15:50:48 -0400, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:>On Tue, 31 May 2022 06:22:12 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net> wrote:>>>On Sun, 29 May 2022 15:30:27 -0700 (PDT), True North>><princecraft49@gmail.com> wrote:>>>>>25C here today
`On Wed, 1 Jun 2022 12:43:09 -0400 (EDT), Justan Ohlphart<me@yourservice.com> wrote:>gfretwell@aol.com Wrote in message:r>> On Wed, ````1 Jun 2022 09:40:00 -0400 (EDT), Justan Ohlphart<me@yourservice.com> wrote:>John H <jherring@cox.net> Wrote in
looking for a>>replacement. Couldn't find the magnet only, they sell a kit for the 7">>brakes including a backing plate, newshoes and>the magnet. Then he>>tells me he noticed cracks in the original tires so I had to replace>>those. He had to get mycamper off>his lift so I go back on Tuesday>>with all parts required. Next time I'll replace the brake kits myself.>>So all told I put about a grand into the camper. Guess I'd better>>start getting more use out of it.>>++++++++++++++++++++++++++>>>>We've
trans>>began downshifting. At about 45mph I pulled off to the shoulder and>>continued, with the flashers going. Once I got to the top of>the hill,>>the engine got me back up to 62mph.>>>>This continued until I hit the steep hill on I-66 east of FrontRoyal.>>That>time the speed got down to 12mph with the trans in 1st gear, and>>I still had about 50 yards to go! Luckily the truck pulled the rig>>over the hill. But then, when the sweating finally stopped, my TPMS>>started squealing. My wife start
tomorrow.>>>>It pays to use the rigs occasionally. When I went to pick it up in>>March, the levelling system wasn't working. Battery was charged>and>>installed, but the system was telling me there was an electrical>>problem. After several hours oftrying to solve the>problem, I called>>Lippert, the manufacturer. Got a nice young guy who talked me through>>some troubleshooting for about an hour. Luckily, I had a voltmeter>>with me. WE finally got the problem isolated to a wiring harness from>>the
into a plane. >>My impression is that it's a lot extra. Is the air better in first> class or do you get the same mostly recycled air that the baggage> class passengers get?They actually turn the air over pretty fast on an airliner. Thoseoverhead ventshttps://gfretwell.com/ftp/Deuce%20in%20creek%20Ga%2022.jpgSomeone else's cooties.Both our dogs loved the creek under Natural Bridge.>>At least he didnt have to sardine himself into an>airplane to get> there. Pay a little extra and you are not sardined
I remember reading a long time ago that in order to save money
airlines circulate air rather than draw in outside air. Either
way, they must have to somehow replenish oxygen used up by the
passengers plus make up for the oxygen starved outside air.
Perhaps you knoif that's true or not.
On Wednesday, 1 June 2022 at 17:12:03 UTC-3, John H wrote:
On Wed, 1 Jun 2022 08:50:40 -0400, Keyser Söze
<KeyserSöz...@whitehouse.com> wrote:
On 5/31/22 3:50 PM, gfre...@aol.com wrote:If we go to Myrtle Beach for a week, we stay in our 36 ft trailer in a
On Tue, 31 May 2022 06:22:12 -0400, John H <jher...@cox.net> wrote:
On Sun, 29 May 2022 15:30:27 -0700 (PDT), True North
<prince...@gmail.com> wrote:
25C here today under beautiful bright sunny skies and a pleasant breeze.MVIs my trailers and told him that the brakes didn't work even after
Drove downtown which seemed quite busy. Adventure of the Seas docked at Pier 21 probably accounted for a lot of the bustle. Those passengers sure lucked out weather wise.
Soon be time for camping. Took my popup trailer over to the guy who
I installed a brake controller. He found a problem with a severed
wire to the electric magnet and had me run around looking for a
replacement. Couldn't find the magnet only, they sell a kit for the 7" >> >>> brakes including a backing plate, new shoes and the magnet. Then he
tells me he noticed cracks in the original tires so I had to replace
those. He had to get my camper off his lift so I go back on Tuesday
with all parts required. Next time I'll replace the brake kits myself. >> >>> So all told I put about a grand into the camper. Guess I'd better
start getting more use out of it.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++
We've had ours out for four trips so far this year. The longest was to >> >>> Gettysburg for 11 days. On the last trip, about 200 miles down the
road, I got a 'check engine' light and a 'Engine Power Reduced'
notice. But, the truck was maintaining the 63mph set speed with no
problem, so I figured I was OK. The OBD-II showed a mass air volume
sensor being bad.
My mechanic told me I could make it home with no damage, so I kept
going. Then I hit a hill. The speed started dropping and the trans
began downshifting. At about 45mph I pulled off to the shoulder and
continued, with the flashers going. Once I got to the top of the hill, >> >>> the engine got me back up to 62mph.
This continued until I hit the steep hill on I-66 east of Front Royal. >> >>> That time the speed got down to 12mph with the trans in 1st gear, and
I still had about 50 yards to go! Luckily the truck pulled the rig
over the hill. But then, when the sweating finally stopped, my TPMS
started squealing. My wife start panicking, yelling, "70, 65, 59, 50!" >> >>> The right rear trailer tire had gone flat! No sweat, I had both Good
Sam and USAA Roadside Assistance insurance. After sitting on the side
of the road for 3 1/2 hours, I dicided to change the damn tire myself. >> >>> Now I'm saving money after cancelling the Good Sam shit.
We're going to replace the 'China Bombs' with Goodyear Endurance
tires. After years of Facebook RV groups, I've yet to hear of any
problems with those. Hopefull they'll go on tomorrow.
It pays to use the rigs occasionally. When I went to pick it up in
March, the levelling system wasn't working. Battery was charged and
installed, but the system was telling me there was an electrical
problem. After several hours of trying to solve the problem, I called
Lippert, the manufacturer. Got a nice young guy who talked me through
some troubleshooting for about an hour. Luckily, I had a voltmeter
with me. WE finally got the problem isolated to a wiring harness from
the touch pad to the control box. He sent me a new one for $61. When I >> >>> took out the old one I saw where a mouse had chewed on the cable.
Oh well.
We rented a real nice house in the mountains for about $200 a day and
didn't have to haul it anywhere or pay extra to park it and supply the
utilities. ;)
https://gfretwell.com/ftp/2022%20georgia%20house.jpg
Deuce had a real good time playing in the creek. He caught a nice
trout but we let it go.
https://gfretwell.com/ftp/Deuce%20in%20creek%20Ga%2022.jpg
I won't get a thrill out of driving long distances towing a camper. Like
you, we prefer renting a nice place that includes all the amenities. If
we go to Hilton Head for a week or two, we rent a condo that's right on
the beach and includes a gorgeous pool. We get 23 to 25 mpg
in the pickup and 35+ mpg in the Toyota sedan. For that trip, we usually
split it in half and stay in a nice hotel off I-95.
-- .
* Lock up Trump and his family of grifters. *
campground right on the beach and includes a glorious pool. And, we
don't have to worry about bed bugs or other peoples cooties.
I don't worry about mileage.
Bed bugs and cooties?
What kind of fleabag dives did y'all frequent?
On Wed, 01 Jun 2022 16:20:41 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net> wrote:believe is a misdemeanor - not really something you want on your record. You >could probably plead it out to a lesser charge but the arrest record would still be there, and insurance would probably become a lot more expensive.
On Wed, 1 Jun 2022 09:55:54 -0700 (PDT),
"waynebatrecdotboats@hotmail.com" <wayne.beardsley@gmail.com> wrote:
On Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at 10:24:43 AM UTC-4, gfre...@aol.com wrote:
On Wed, 1 Jun 2022 08:50:40 -0400, Keyser Söze
<KeyserSöz...@whitehouse.com> wrote:
On 5/31/22 3:50 PM, gfre...@aol.com wrote:We do about 25mpg in the Lincoln but I was doing over 80 most of the
On Tue, 31 May 2022 06:22:12 -0400, John H <jher...@cox.net> wrote: >>>> >>
On Sun, 29 May 2022 15:30:27 -0700 (PDT), True North
<prince...@gmail.com> wrote:
25C here today under beautiful bright sunny skies and a pleasant breeze.wire to the electric magnet and had me run around looking for a
Drove downtown which seemed quite busy. Adventure of the Seas docked at Pier 21 probably accounted for a lot of the bustle. Those passengers sure lucked out weather wise.
Soon be time for camping. Took my popup trailer over to the guy who >>>> >>> MVIs my trailers and told him that the brakes didn't work even after >>>> >>> I installed a brake controller. He found a problem with a severed
replacement. Couldn't find the magnet only, they sell a kit for the 7" >>>> >>> brakes including a backing plate, new shoes and the magnet. Then he >>>> >>> tells me he noticed cracks in the original tires so I had to replace >>>> >>> those. He had to get my camper off his lift so I go back on Tuesday >>>> >>> with all parts required. Next time I'll replace the brake kits myself. >>>> >>> So all told I put about a grand into the camper. Guess I'd better
start getting more use out of it.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++
We've had ours out for four trips so far this year. The longest was to >>>> >>> Gettysburg for 11 days. On the last trip, about 200 miles down the >>>> >>> road, I got a 'check engine' light and a 'Engine Power Reduced'
notice. But, the truck was maintaining the 63mph set speed with no >>>> >>> problem, so I figured I was OK. The OBD-II showed a mass air volume >>>> >>> sensor being bad.
My mechanic told me I could make it home with no damage, so I kept >>>> >>> going. Then I hit a hill. The speed started dropping and the trans >>>> >>> began downshifting. At about 45mph I pulled off to the shoulder and >>>> >>> continued, with the flashers going. Once I got to the top of the hill, >>>> >>> the engine got me back up to 62mph.
This continued until I hit the steep hill on I-66 east of Front Royal. >>>> >>> That time the speed got down to 12mph with the trans in 1st gear, and >>>> >>> I still had about 50 yards to go! Luckily the truck pulled the rig >>>> >>> over the hill. But then, when the sweating finally stopped, my TPMS >>>> >>> started squealing. My wife start panicking, yelling, "70, 65, 59, 50!" >>>> >>> The right rear trailer tire had gone flat! No sweat, I had both Good >>>> >>> Sam and USAA Roadside Assistance insurance. After sitting on the side >>>> >>> of the road for 3 1/2 hours, I dicided to change the damn tire myself. >>>> >>> Now I'm saving money after cancelling the Good Sam shit.
We're going to replace the 'China Bombs' with Goodyear Endurance
tires. After years of Facebook RV groups, I've yet to hear of any
problems with those. Hopefull they'll go on tomorrow.
It pays to use the rigs occasionally. When I went to pick it up in >>>> >>> March, the levelling system wasn't working. Battery was charged and >>>> >>> installed, but the system was telling me there was an electrical
problem. After several hours of trying to solve the problem, I called >>>> >>> Lippert, the manufacturer. Got a nice young guy who talked me through >>>> >>> some troubleshooting for about an hour. Luckily, I had a voltmeter >>>> >>> with me. WE finally got the problem isolated to a wiring harness from >>>> >>> the touch pad to the control box. He sent me a new one for $61. When I >>>> >>> took out the old one I saw where a mouse had chewed on the cable.
Oh well.
We rented a real nice house in the mountains for about $200 a day and >>>> >> didn't have to haul it anywhere or pay extra to park it and supply the >>>> >> utilities. ;)
https://gfretwell.com/ftp/2022%20georgia%20house.jpg
Deuce had a real good time playing in the creek. He caught a nice
trout but we let it go.
https://gfretwell.com/ftp/Deuce%20in%20creek%20Ga%2022.jpg
I won't get a thrill out of driving long distances towing a camper. Like >>>> >you, we prefer renting a nice place that includes all the amenities. If >>>> >we go to Hilton Head for a week or two, we rent a condo that's right on >>>> >the beach and includes a gorgeous pool. We get 23 to 25 mpg
in the pickup and 35+ mpg in the Toyota sedan. For that trip, we usually >>>> >split it in half and stay in a nice hotel off I-95.
-- .
* Lock up Trump and his family of grifters. *
way. I am not sure what brings a cop off the side of the road in
Fla/Ga but they don't even put down their skin magazine for 85. I
suspect the people I saw pulled over were doing closer to 95. I know
at 85 there was no shortage of people passing me.
You slow down in the mountains a bit but it is still around 50 except
on the tightest turns. Those rednecks are doing 40 on the ones marked
25 ... singing "Thunder Road". ;)
===
84 to 85 seems to be the new normal on I-75 and we occasionally have people blow by like we're standing still. I've seen a few of them get pulled over however. It's my understanding that at 20 over you can be charged with reckless driving which I
Wayne, have you ever thought about adjusting your newsreader so your >>sentences are a reasonable length, say 100 characters or less. The
sentence above was 47 inches long.
That sounds more like a setting in your reader. You should have a word
wrap setting. In my version of Agent it is hitting "O" while you are
reading or going to message property and checking the option.
I have 8 but I don't use it for text groups.
On Wed, 01 Jun 2022 16:30:36 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net> wrote:beautiful bright sunny skies and a pleasant breeze.>>>Drove downtown which seemed quite busy. Adventure of the Seas docked at Pier 21 probably accounted for a lot of the bustle. Those passengers sure lucked out weather wise.>>>Soon be time for camping.
On Wed, 01 Jun 2022 12:18:28 -0400, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:
On Wed, 1 Jun 2022 09:40:00 -0400 (EDT), Justan Ohlphart >>><me@yourservice.com> wrote:
John H <jherring@cox.net> Wrote in message:r
On Tue, 31 May 2022 15:50:48 -0400, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:>On Tue, 31 May 2022 06:22:12 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net> wrote:>>>On Sun, 29 May 2022 15:30:27 -0700 (PDT), True North>><princecraft49@gmail.com> wrote:>>>>>25C here today under
ours out for four trips so far this year. The longest was to>>Gettysburg for 11 days. On the last trip, about 200 miles down the>>road, I got a 'check engine' light and a 'Engine Power Reduced'>>notice. But, the truck was maintaining the 63mph set speedhis lift so I go back on Tuesday>>with all parts required. Next time I'll replace the brake kits myself.>>So all told I put about a grand into the camper. Guess I'd better>>start getting more use out of it.>>++++++++++++++++++++++++++>>>>We've had
yelling, "70, 65, 59, 50!">>The right rear trailer tire had gone flat! No sweat, I had both Good>>Sam and USAA Roadside Assistance insurance. After sitting on the side>>of the road for 3 1/2 hours, I dicided to change the damn tire myself.>>Now I'mtime the speed got down to 12mph with the trans in 1st gear, and>>I still had about 50 yards to go! Luckily the truck pulled the rig>>over the hill. But then, when the sweating finally stopped, my TPMS>>started squealing. My wife start panicking,
control box. He sent me a new one for $61. When I>>took out the old one I saw where a mouse had chewed on the cable. >>>>Oh well. >>We rented a real nice house in the mountains for about $200 a day and>didn't have to haul it anywhere or pay extra to parkproblem, I called>>Lippert, the manufacturer. Got a nice young guy who talked me through>>some troubleshooting for about an hour. Luckily, I had a voltmeter>>with me. WE finally got the problem isolated to a wiring harness from>>the touch pad to the
At least he didnt have to sardine himself into an airplane to get
there.
Pay a little extra and you are not sardined into a plane.
What to you is a 'little extra' may not seem like such to a normal, >>middle-class individual.
From Priceline to Seattle, economy is $672, premium economy is $1316, >>Business is $1779. Only you and Harry would consider those jumps to be
'a little extra'!
Compared to the total cost of our average vacation an extra grand is
worth it. I don't want to arrive in a bad mood. There are tricks to
lower that price a bit too. You really need to book early and see what
you can do. Some times it is much cheaper to buy a "Y" ticket (full
price coach) then buy the upgrade. You need to get in early tho. They
don't have many of those upgrades. Same with "points" upgrades. There
are also differences in price based on routes and times.
I guess it is just what is important to you. I live pretty cheap but I
don't mind paying for not to be shipped like cargo on a plane.
A guy with a hundred fifty grand in an RV/tow vehicle combo can't
complain about what something costs.
On Wed, 01 Jun 2022 16:12:00 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net> wrote:
On Wed, 1 Jun 2022 08:50:40 -0400, Keyser Söze
<KeyserSöze@whitehouse.com> wrote:
On 5/31/22 3:50 PM, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:
On Tue, 31 May 2022 06:22:12 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net> wrote:
On Sun, 29 May 2022 15:30:27 -0700 (PDT), True North
<princecraft49@gmail.com> wrote:
25C here today under beautiful bright sunny skies and a pleasant breeze. >>>>>> Drove downtown which seemed quite busy. Adventure of the Seas docked at Pier 21 probably accounted for a lot of the bustle. Those passengers sure lucked out weather wise.wire to the electric magnet and had me run around looking for a
Soon be time for camping. Took my popup trailer over to the guy who >>>>> MVIs my trailers and told him that the brakes didn't work even after >>>>> I installed a brake controller. He found a problem with a severed
replacement. Couldn't find the magnet only, they sell a kit for the 7" >>>>> brakes including a backing plate, new shoes and the magnet. Then he >>>>> tells me he noticed cracks in the original tires so I had to replace >>>>> those. He had to get my camper off his lift so I go back on Tuesday >>>>> with all parts required. Next time I'll replace the brake kits myself. >>>>> So all told I put about a grand into the camper. Guess I'd better
start getting more use out of it.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++
We've had ours out for four trips so far this year. The longest was to >>>>> Gettysburg for 11 days. On the last trip, about 200 miles down the
road, I got a 'check engine' light and a 'Engine Power Reduced'
notice. But, the truck was maintaining the 63mph set speed with no
problem, so I figured I was OK. The OBD-II showed a mass air volume
sensor being bad.
My mechanic told me I could make it home with no damage, so I kept
going. Then I hit a hill. The speed started dropping and the trans
began downshifting. At about 45mph I pulled off to the shoulder and
continued, with the flashers going. Once I got to the top of the hill, >>>>> the engine got me back up to 62mph.
This continued until I hit the steep hill on I-66 east of Front Royal. >>>>> That time the speed got down to 12mph with the trans in 1st gear, and >>>>> I still had about 50 yards to go! Luckily the truck pulled the rig
over the hill. But then, when the sweating finally stopped, my TPMS
started squealing. My wife start panicking, yelling, "70, 65, 59, 50!" >>>>> The right rear trailer tire had gone flat! No sweat, I had both Good >>>>> Sam and USAA Roadside Assistance insurance. After sitting on the side >>>>> of the road for 3 1/2 hours, I dicided to change the damn tire myself. >>>>> Now I'm saving money after cancelling the Good Sam shit.
We're going to replace the 'China Bombs' with Goodyear Endurance
tires. After years of Facebook RV groups, I've yet to hear of any
problems with those. Hopefull they'll go on tomorrow.
It pays to use the rigs occasionally. When I went to pick it up in
March, the levelling system wasn't working. Battery was charged and
installed, but the system was telling me there was an electrical
problem. After several hours of trying to solve the problem, I called >>>>> Lippert, the manufacturer. Got a nice young guy who talked me through >>>>> some troubleshooting for about an hour. Luckily, I had a voltmeter
with me. WE finally got the problem isolated to a wiring harness from >>>>> the touch pad to the control box. He sent me a new one for $61. When I >>>>> took out the old one I saw where a mouse had chewed on the cable.
Oh well.
We rented a real nice house in the mountains for about $200 a day and
didn't have to haul it anywhere or pay extra to park it and supply the >>>> utilities. ;)
https://gfretwell.com/ftp/2022%20georgia%20house.jpg
Deuce had a real good time playing in the creek. He caught a nice
trout but we let it go.
https://gfretwell.com/ftp/Deuce%20in%20creek%20Ga%2022.jpg
I won't get a thrill out of driving long distances towing a camper. Like >>>you, we prefer renting a nice place that includes all the amenities. If >>>we go to Hilton Head for a week or two, we rent a condo that's right on >>>the beach and includes a gorgeous pool. We get 23 to 25 mpg
in the pickup and 35+ mpg in the Toyota sedan. For that trip, we usually >>>split it in half and stay in a nice hotel off I-95.
-- .
* Lock up Trump and his family of grifters. *
If we go to Myrtle Beach for a week, we stay in our 36 ft trailer in a >>campground right on the beach and includes a glorious pool. And, we
don't have to worry about bed bugs or other peoples cooties.
I don't worry about mileage.
What kind of "no tell" motels do you stay at?
On Wed, 01 Jun 2022 22:34:53 -0400, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:>On Wed, 01 Jun 2022 16:30:36 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net> wrote:>>>On Wed, 01 Jun 2022 12:18:28 -0400, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:>>>>>On Wed, 1 Jun 2022 09:40:00 -0400 (EDT), JustanOhlphart>>><me@yourservice.com> wrote:>>>>>>>John H <jherring@cox.net> Wrote in message:r>>>>> On Tue, 31 May 2022 15:50:48 -0400, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:>On Tue, 31 May 2022 06:22:12 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net> wrote:>>>On Sun, 29 May 2022 15:30:
didn't have to haul it anywhere or pay extra to park it and supply the>utilities. ;)>>https://gfretwell.com/ftp/2022%20georgia%20house.jpg>>Deuce had a real good time playing in the creek. He caught a nice>trout but we let it go. >https://gfretwell.com/ftp/Deuce%20in%20creek%20Ga%2022.jpgSomeone else's cooties.Both our dogs loved the creek under Natural Bridge.>>>>>>>>At least he didnt have to sardine himself into an airplane to get>>>> there. >>>>>>Pay a little extra and you are not sardined into
On Wed, 01 Jun 2022 16:12:00 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net> wrote:
On Wed, 1 Jun 2022 08:50:40 -0400, Keyser Söze
<KeyserSöze@whitehouse.com> wrote:
On 5/31/22 3:50 PM, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:
On Tue, 31 May 2022 06:22:12 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net> wrote:
On Sun, 29 May 2022 15:30:27 -0700 (PDT), True North
<princecraft49@gmail.com> wrote:
25C here today under beautiful bright sunny skies and a pleasant breeze. >>>>>> Drove downtown which seemed quite busy. Adventure of the Seas docked at Pier 21 probably accounted for a lot of the bustle. Those passengers sure lucked out weather wise.wire to the electric magnet and had me run around looking for a
Soon be time for camping. Took my popup trailer over to the guy who >>>>> MVIs my trailers and told him that the brakes didn't work even after >>>>> I installed a brake controller. He found a problem with a severed
replacement. Couldn't find the magnet only, they sell a kit for the 7" >>>>> brakes including a backing plate, new shoes and the magnet. Then he >>>>> tells me he noticed cracks in the original tires so I had to replace >>>>> those. He had to get my camper off his lift so I go back on Tuesday >>>>> with all parts required. Next time I'll replace the brake kits myself. >>>>> So all told I put about a grand into the camper. Guess I'd better
start getting more use out of it.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++
We've had ours out for four trips so far this year. The longest was to >>>>> Gettysburg for 11 days. On the last trip, about 200 miles down the
road, I got a 'check engine' light and a 'Engine Power Reduced'
notice. But, the truck was maintaining the 63mph set speed with no
problem, so I figured I was OK. The OBD-II showed a mass air volume
sensor being bad.
My mechanic told me I could make it home with no damage, so I kept
going. Then I hit a hill. The speed started dropping and the trans
began downshifting. At about 45mph I pulled off to the shoulder and
continued, with the flashers going. Once I got to the top of the hill, >>>>> the engine got me back up to 62mph.
This continued until I hit the steep hill on I-66 east of Front Royal. >>>>> That time the speed got down to 12mph with the trans in 1st gear, and >>>>> I still had about 50 yards to go! Luckily the truck pulled the rig
over the hill. But then, when the sweating finally stopped, my TPMS
started squealing. My wife start panicking, yelling, "70, 65, 59, 50!" >>>>> The right rear trailer tire had gone flat! No sweat, I had both Good >>>>> Sam and USAA Roadside Assistance insurance. After sitting on the side >>>>> of the road for 3 1/2 hours, I dicided to change the damn tire myself. >>>>> Now I'm saving money after cancelling the Good Sam shit.
We're going to replace the 'China Bombs' with Goodyear Endurance
tires. After years of Facebook RV groups, I've yet to hear of any
problems with those. Hopefull they'll go on tomorrow.
It pays to use the rigs occasionally. When I went to pick it up in
March, the levelling system wasn't working. Battery was charged and
installed, but the system was telling me there was an electrical
problem. After several hours of trying to solve the problem, I called >>>>> Lippert, the manufacturer. Got a nice young guy who talked me through >>>>> some troubleshooting for about an hour. Luckily, I had a voltmeter
with me. WE finally got the problem isolated to a wiring harness from >>>>> the touch pad to the control box. He sent me a new one for $61. When I >>>>> took out the old one I saw where a mouse had chewed on the cable.
Oh well.
We rented a real nice house in the mountains for about $200 a day and
didn't have to haul it anywhere or pay extra to park it and supply the >>>> utilities. ;)
https://gfretwell.com/ftp/2022%20georgia%20house.jpg
Deuce had a real good time playing in the creek. He caught a nice
trout but we let it go.
https://gfretwell.com/ftp/Deuce%20in%20creek%20Ga%2022.jpg
I won't get a thrill out of driving long distances towing a camper. Like >>> you, we prefer renting a nice place that includes all the amenities. If
we go to Hilton Head for a week or two, we rent a condo that's right on
the beach and includes a gorgeous pool. We get 23 to 25 mpg
in the pickup and 35+ mpg in the Toyota sedan. For that trip, we usually >>> split it in half and stay in a nice hotel off I-95.
-- .
* Lock up Trump and his family of grifters. *
If we go to Myrtle Beach for a week, we stay in our 36 ft trailer in a
campground right on the beach and includes a glorious pool. And, we
don't have to worry about bed bugs or other peoples cooties.
I don't worry about mileage.
What kind of "no tell" motels do you stay at?
On 6/1/2022 9:55 PM, Justan Ohlphart wrote:message:r>> On Tue, 31 May 2022 15:50:48 -0400, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:>On Tue, 31 May 2022 06:22:12 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net> wrote:>>>On Sun, 29 May 2022 15:30:27 -0700 (PDT), True North>><princecraft49@gmail.com> wrote:>>>>>25C here today
gfretwell@aol.com Wrote in message:r
`On Wed, 1 Jun 2022 12:43:09 -0400 (EDT), Justan Ohlphart<me@yourservice.com> wrote:>gfretwell@aol.com Wrote in message:r>> On Wed, ````1 Jun 2022 09:40:00 -0400 (EDT), Justan Ohlphart<me@yourservice.com> wrote:>John H <jherring@cox.net> Wrote in
looking for a>>replacement. Couldn't find the magnet only, they sell a kit for the 7">>brakes including a backing plate, newshoes and>the magnet. Then he>>tells me he noticed cracks in the original tires so I had to replace>>those. He had to get mycamper off>his lift so I go back on Tuesday>>with all parts required. Next time I'll replace the brake kits myself.>>So all told I put about a grand into the camper. Guess I'd better>>start getting more use out of it.>>++++++++++++++++++++++++++>>>>We've
trans>>began downshifting. At about 45mph I pulled off to the shoulder and>>continued, with the flashers going. Once I got to the top of>the hill,>>the engine got me back up to 62mph.>>>>This continued until I hit the steep hill on I-66 east of FrontRoyal.>>That>time the speed got down to 12mph with the trans in 1st gear, and>>I still had about 50 yards to go! Luckily the truck pulled the rig>>over the hill. But then, when the sweating finally stopped, my TPMS>>started squealing. My wife start
tomorrow.>>>>It pays to use the rigs occasionally. When I went to pick it up in>>March, the levelling system wasn't working. Battery was charged>and>>installed, but the system was telling me there was an electrical>>problem. After several hours oftrying to solve the>problem, I called>>Lippert, the manufacturer. Got a nice young guy who talked me through>>some troubleshooting for about an hour. Luckily, I had a voltmeter>>with me. WE finally got the problem isolated to a wiring harness from>>the
into a plane. >>My impression is that it's a lot extra. Is the air better in first> class or do you get the same mostly recycled air that the baggage> class passengers get?They actually turn the air over pretty fast on an airliner. Thoseoverhead ventshttps://gfretwell.com/ftp/Deuce%20in%20creek%20Ga%2022.jpgSomeone else's cooties.Both our dogs loved the creek under Natural Bridge.>>At least he didnt have to sardine himself into an>airplane to get> there. Pay a little extra and you are not sardined
I remember reading a long time ago that in order to save money
airlines circulate air rather than draw in outside air. Either
way, they must have to somehow replenish oxygen used up by the
passengers plus make up for the oxygen starved outside air.
Perhaps you knoif that's true or not.
Airplanes mix outside air with recirculated inside air (using HEPA
filters). They have to otherwise the humidity would drop too low.
The ratio is about 50/50.
On 6/1/22 10:09 PM, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:
On Wed, 01 Jun 2022 16:12:00 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net> wrote:
On Wed, 1 Jun 2022 08:50:40 -0400, Keyser Söze
<KeyserSöze@whitehouse.com> wrote:
On 5/31/22 3:50 PM, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:
On Tue, 31 May 2022 06:22:12 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net> wrote: >>>>>
On Sun, 29 May 2022 15:30:27 -0700 (PDT), True North
<princecraft49@gmail.com> wrote:
25C here today under beautiful bright sunny skies and a pleasant breeze.replacement. Couldn't find the magnet only, they sell a kit for the 7" >>>>>> brakes including a backing plate, new shoes and the magnet. Then he >>>>>> tells me he noticed cracks in the original tires so I had to replace >>>>>> those. He had to get my camper off his lift so I go back on Tuesday >>>>>> with all parts required. Next time I'll replace the brake kits myself. >>>>>> So all told I put about a grand into the camper. Guess I'd better
Drove downtown which seemed quite busy. Adventure of the Seas docked at Pier 21 probably accounted for a lot of the bustle. Those passengers sure lucked out weather wise.
Soon be time for camping. Took my popup trailer over to the guy who >>>>>> MVIs my trailers and told him that the brakes didn't work even after >>>>>> I installed a brake controller. He found a problem with a severed >>>>>> wire to the electric magnet and had me run around looking for a
start getting more use out of it.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++
We've had ours out for four trips so far this year. The longest was to >>>>>> Gettysburg for 11 days. On the last trip, about 200 miles down the >>>>>> road, I got a 'check engine' light and a 'Engine Power Reduced'
notice. But, the truck was maintaining the 63mph set speed with no >>>>>> problem, so I figured I was OK. The OBD-II showed a mass air volume >>>>>> sensor being bad.
My mechanic told me I could make it home with no damage, so I kept >>>>>> going. Then I hit a hill. The speed started dropping and the trans >>>>>> began downshifting. At about 45mph I pulled off to the shoulder and >>>>>> continued, with the flashers going. Once I got to the top of the hill, >>>>>> the engine got me back up to 62mph.
This continued until I hit the steep hill on I-66 east of Front Royal. >>>>>> That time the speed got down to 12mph with the trans in 1st gear, and >>>>>> I still had about 50 yards to go! Luckily the truck pulled the rig >>>>>> over the hill. But then, when the sweating finally stopped, my TPMS >>>>>> started squealing. My wife start panicking, yelling, "70, 65, 59, 50!" >>>>>> The right rear trailer tire had gone flat! No sweat, I had both Good >>>>>> Sam and USAA Roadside Assistance insurance. After sitting on the side >>>>>> of the road for 3 1/2 hours, I dicided to change the damn tire myself. >>>>>> Now I'm saving money after cancelling the Good Sam shit.
We're going to replace the 'China Bombs' with Goodyear Endurance
tires. After years of Facebook RV groups, I've yet to hear of any
problems with those. Hopefull they'll go on tomorrow.
It pays to use the rigs occasionally. When I went to pick it up in >>>>>> March, the levelling system wasn't working. Battery was charged and >>>>>> installed, but the system was telling me there was an electrical
problem. After several hours of trying to solve the problem, I called >>>>>> Lippert, the manufacturer. Got a nice young guy who talked me through >>>>>> some troubleshooting for about an hour. Luckily, I had a voltmeter >>>>>> with me. WE finally got the problem isolated to a wiring harness from >>>>>> the touch pad to the control box. He sent me a new one for $61. When I >>>>>> took out the old one I saw where a mouse had chewed on the cable.
Oh well.
We rented a real nice house in the mountains for about $200 a day and >>>>> didn't have to haul it anywhere or pay extra to park it and supply the >>>>> utilities. ;)
https://gfretwell.com/ftp/2022%20georgia%20house.jpg
Deuce had a real good time playing in the creek. He caught a nice
trout but we let it go.
https://gfretwell.com/ftp/Deuce%20in%20creek%20Ga%2022.jpg
I won't get a thrill out of driving long distances towing a camper. Like >>>> you, we prefer renting a nice place that includes all the amenities. If >>>> we go to Hilton Head for a week or two, we rent a condo that's right on >>>> the beach and includes a gorgeous pool. We get 23 to 25 mpg
in the pickup and 35+ mpg in the Toyota sedan. For that trip, we usually >>>> split it in half and stay in a nice hotel off I-95.
-- .
* Lock up Trump and his family of grifters. *
If we go to Myrtle Beach for a week, we stay in our 36 ft trailer in a
campground right on the beach and includes a glorious pool. And, we
don't have to worry about bed bugs or other peoples cooties.
I don't worry about mileage.
What kind of "no tell" motels do you stay at?
Herring? Buggy ones? :)
Up and down I-95, we've had good experiences with Hampton Inns. Most are >modern, convenient to the roadway, clean, safe parking, and have a
decent food bar. And important, they are close to our favorite breakfast >joint, Waffle House! We usually make it to somewhere in South Carolina
when heading south before stopping for the night.
On Thu, 2 Jun 2022 07:20:04 -0400, "Mr. Luddite" <nothere@noland.com>wrote:>On 6/1/2022 9:55 PM, Justan Ohlphart wrote:>> gfretwell@aol.com Wrote in message:r>>> `On Wed, 1 Jun 2022 12:43:09 -0400 (EDT), Justan Ohlphart<me@yourservice.com> wrote:>gfretwell@aol.com Wrote in message:r>> On Wed, ````1 Jun 2022 09:40:00 -0400 (EDT), Justan Ohlphart<me@yourservice.com> wrote:>John H <jherring@cox.net> Wrote in message:r>> On Tue, 31 May 2022 15:50:48 -0400, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:>On Tue, 31 May 2022
On 6/1/22 10:09 PM, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:> On Wed, 01 Jun 2022 16:12:00 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net> wrote:> >> On Wed, 1 Jun 2022 08:50:40 -0400, Keyser Söze>> <KeyserSöze@whitehouse.com> wrote:>>>>> On 5/31/22 3:50 PM, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:breeze.>>>>>> Drove downtown which seemed quite busy. Adventure of the Seas docked at Pier 21 probably accounted for a lot of the bustle. Those passengers sure lucked out weather wise.>>>>>> Soon be time for camping. Took my popup trailer over to the
On Tue, 31 May 2022 06:22:12 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net> wrote:>>>>>>>>> On Sun, 29 May 2022 15:30:27 -0700 (PDT), True North>>>>> <princecraft49@gmail.com> wrote:>>>>>>>>>>> 25C here today under beautiful bright sunny skies and a pleasant
On Thu, 2 Jun 2022 08:29:17 -0400, Keyser Söze<KeyserSöze@whitehouse.com> wrote:>On 6/1/22 10:09 PM, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:>> On Wed, 01 Jun 2022 16:12:00 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net> wrote:>> >>> On Wed, 1 Jun 2022 08:50:40 -0400, Keyser Söze>>><KeyserSöze@whitehouse.com> wrote:>>>>>>> On 5/31/22 3:50 PM, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:>>>>> On Tue, 31 May 2022 06:22:12 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net> wrote:>>>>>>>>>>> On Sun, 29 May 2022 15:30:27 -0700 (PDT), True North>>>>>> <princecraft49@gmail.
wrote:>>>>>>>>>>>>> 25C here today under beautiful bright sunny skies and a pleasant breeze.>>>>>>> Drove downtown which seemed quite busy. Adventure of the Seas docked at Pier 21 probably accounted for a lot of the bustle. Those passengers surelucked out weather wise.>>>>>>> Soon be time for camping. Took my popup trailer over to the guy who>>>>>> MVIs my trailers and told him that the brakes didn't work even after>>>>>> I installed a brake controller. He found a problem with a severed>>>>>>
John H <jherring@cox.net> Wrote in message:rOhlphart>>><me@yourservice.com> wrote:>>>>>>>John H <jherring@cox.net> Wrote in message:r>>>>> On Tue, 31 May 2022 15:50:48 -0400, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:>On Tue, 31 May 2022 06:22:12 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net> wrote:>>>On Sun, 29 May 2022 15:30:
On Wed, 01 Jun 2022 22:34:53 -0400, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:>On Wed, 01 Jun 2022 16:30:36 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net> wrote:>>>On Wed, 01 Jun 2022 12:18:28 -0400, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:>>>>>On Wed, 1 Jun 2022 09:40:00 -0400 (EDT), Justan
problem with a severed>>wire to the electric magnet and had me run around looking for a>>replacement. Couldn't find the magnet only, they sell a kit for the 7">>brakes including a backing plate, new shoes and the magnet. Then he>>tells me he noticedcracks in the original tires so I had to replace>>those. He had to get my camperoff>>>>his lift so I go back on Tuesday>>with all parts required. Next time I'll replace the brake kits myself.>>So all told I put about a grand into the camper. Guess I'd
so I kept>>going. Then I hit a hill. The speed started dropping and the trans>>began downshifting. At about 45mph I pulled off to the shoulder and>>continued, with the flashers going. Once I got to the top of the hill,>>the engine got me back up to62mph.>>>>This continued until I hit the steep hill on I-66 east of Front Royal.>>That>>>>time the speed got down to 12mph with the trans in 1st gear, and>>I still had about 50 yards to go! Luckily the truck pulled the rig>>over the hill. But then, when
I've yet to hear of any>>problems with those. Hopefull they'll go on tomorrow.>>>>It pays to use the rigs occasionally. When I went to pick it up in>>March, the levelling system wasn't working. Battery was charged and>>installed, but the system wastelling me there was an electrical>>problem. After several hours of trying to solve the>>>>problem, I called>>Lippert, the manufacturer. Got a nice young guy who talked me through>>some troubleshooting for about an hour. Luckily, I had a voltmeter>>with
nice>trout but we let it go. >https://gfretwell.com/ftp/Deuce%20in%20creek%20Ga%2022.jpgSomeone else's cooties.Both our dogs loved the creek under Natural Bridge.>>>>>>>>At least he didnt have to sardine himself into an airplane to get>>>> there. >>>>>>Pay a little extra and you are not sardined into a plane. >>>>What to you is a 'little extra' may not seem like such to a normal,>>middle-class individual.>>>>From Priceline to Seattle, economy is $672, premium economy is $1316,>>Business is $1779. Only
differences in price based on routes and times. >I guess it is just what is important to you. I live pretty cheap but I>don't mind paying for not to be shipped like cargo on a plane. >>A guy with a hundred fifty grand in an RV/tow vehicle combo can't>complain about what something costs. Considering costs is what has enabled me to afford the RV and truck(which is 13 years old now!).
Speaking of costs. I was a bit surprised to see what my new
windshield is going to cost. $2800 installed.
On 6/1/22 10:09 PM, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:
On Wed, 01 Jun 2022 16:12:00 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net> wrote:
On Wed, 1 Jun 2022 08:50:40 -0400, Keyser Söze
<KeyserSöze@whitehouse.com> wrote:
On 5/31/22 3:50 PM, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:
On Tue, 31 May 2022 06:22:12 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net> wrote: >>>>>
On Sun, 29 May 2022 15:30:27 -0700 (PDT), True North
<princecraft49@gmail.com> wrote:
25C here today under beautiful bright sunny skies and a pleasant breeze.replacement. Couldn't find the magnet only, they sell a kit for the 7" >>>>>> brakes including a backing plate, new shoes and the magnet. Then he >>>>>> tells me he noticed cracks in the original tires so I had to replace >>>>>> those. He had to get my camper off his lift so I go back on Tuesday >>>>>> with all parts required. Next time I'll replace the brake kits myself. >>>>>> So all told I put about a grand into the camper. Guess I'd better
Drove downtown which seemed quite busy. Adventure of the Seas docked at Pier 21 probably accounted for a lot of the bustle. Those passengers sure lucked out weather wise.
Soon be time for camping. Took my popup trailer over to the guy who >>>>>> MVIs my trailers and told him that the brakes didn't work even after >>>>>> I installed a brake controller. He found a problem with a severed >>>>>> wire to the electric magnet and had me run around looking for a
start getting more use out of it.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++
We've had ours out for four trips so far this year. The longest was to >>>>>> Gettysburg for 11 days. On the last trip, about 200 miles down the >>>>>> road, I got a 'check engine' light and a 'Engine Power Reduced'
notice. But, the truck was maintaining the 63mph set speed with no >>>>>> problem, so I figured I was OK. The OBD-II showed a mass air volume >>>>>> sensor being bad.
My mechanic told me I could make it home with no damage, so I kept >>>>>> going. Then I hit a hill. The speed started dropping and the trans >>>>>> began downshifting. At about 45mph I pulled off to the shoulder and >>>>>> continued, with the flashers going. Once I got to the top of the hill, >>>>>> the engine got me back up to 62mph.
This continued until I hit the steep hill on I-66 east of Front Royal. >>>>>> That time the speed got down to 12mph with the trans in 1st gear, and >>>>>> I still had about 50 yards to go! Luckily the truck pulled the rig >>>>>> over the hill. But then, when the sweating finally stopped, my TPMS >>>>>> started squealing. My wife start panicking, yelling, "70, 65, 59, 50!" >>>>>> The right rear trailer tire had gone flat! No sweat, I had both Good >>>>>> Sam and USAA Roadside Assistance insurance. After sitting on the side >>>>>> of the road for 3 1/2 hours, I dicided to change the damn tire myself. >>>>>> Now I'm saving money after cancelling the Good Sam shit.
We're going to replace the 'China Bombs' with Goodyear Endurance
tires. After years of Facebook RV groups, I've yet to hear of any
problems with those. Hopefull they'll go on tomorrow.
It pays to use the rigs occasionally. When I went to pick it up in >>>>>> March, the levelling system wasn't working. Battery was charged and >>>>>> installed, but the system was telling me there was an electrical
problem. After several hours of trying to solve the problem, I called >>>>>> Lippert, the manufacturer. Got a nice young guy who talked me through >>>>>> some troubleshooting for about an hour. Luckily, I had a voltmeter >>>>>> with me. WE finally got the problem isolated to a wiring harness from >>>>>> the touch pad to the control box. He sent me a new one for $61. When I >>>>>> took out the old one I saw where a mouse had chewed on the cable.
Oh well.
We rented a real nice house in the mountains for about $200 a day and >>>>> didn't have to haul it anywhere or pay extra to park it and supply the >>>>> utilities. ;)
https://gfretwell.com/ftp/2022%20georgia%20house.jpg
Deuce had a real good time playing in the creek. He caught a nice
trout but we let it go.
https://gfretwell.com/ftp/Deuce%20in%20creek%20Ga%2022.jpg
I won't get a thrill out of driving long distances towing a camper. Like >>>> you, we prefer renting a nice place that includes all the amenities. If >>>> we go to Hilton Head for a week or two, we rent a condo that's right on >>>> the beach and includes a gorgeous pool. We get 23 to 25 mpg
in the pickup and 35+ mpg in the Toyota sedan. For that trip, we usually >>>> split it in half and stay in a nice hotel off I-95.
-- .
* Lock up Trump and his family of grifters. *
If we go to Myrtle Beach for a week, we stay in our 36 ft trailer in a
campground right on the beach and includes a glorious pool. And, we
don't have to worry about bed bugs or other peoples cooties.
I don't worry about mileage.
What kind of "no tell" motels do you stay at?
Herring? Buggy ones? :)
Up and down I-95, we've had good experiences with Hampton Inns. Most are >modern, convenient to the roadway, clean, safe parking, and have a
decent food bar. And important, they are close to our favorite breakfast >joint, Waffle House! We usually make it to somewhere in South Carolina
when heading south before stopping for the night.
On Wed, 01 Jun 2022 22:34:53 -0400, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:beautiful bright sunny skies and a pleasant breeze.>>>Drove downtown which seemed quite busy. Adventure of the Seas docked at Pier 21 probably accounted for a lot of the bustle. Those passengers sure lucked out weather wise.>>>Soon be time for camping.
On Wed, 01 Jun 2022 16:30:36 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net> wrote:
On Wed, 01 Jun 2022 12:18:28 -0400, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:
On Wed, 1 Jun 2022 09:40:00 -0400 (EDT), Justan Ohlphart >>>><me@yourservice.com> wrote:
John H <jherring@cox.net> Wrote in message:r
On Tue, 31 May 2022 15:50:48 -0400, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:>On Tue, 31 May 2022 06:22:12 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net> wrote:>>>On Sun, 29 May 2022 15:30:27 -0700 (PDT), True North>><princecraft49@gmail.com> wrote:>>>>>25C here today under
offours out for four trips so far this year. The longest was to>>Gettysburg for 11 days. On the last trip, about 200 miles down the>>road, I got a 'check engine' light and a 'Engine Power Reduced'>>notice. But, the truck was maintaining the 63mph set speed
his lift so I go back on Tuesday>>with all parts required. Next time I'll replace the brake kits myself.>>So all told I put about a grand into the camper. Guess I'd better>>start getting more use out of it.>>++++++++++++++++++++++++++>>>>We've had
yelling, "70, 65, 59, 50!">>The right rear trailer tire had gone flat! No sweat, I had both Good>>Sam and USAA Roadside Assistance insurance. After sitting on the side>>of the road for 3 1/2 hours, I dicided to change the damn tire myself.>>Now I'mtime the speed got down to 12mph with the trans in 1st gear, and>>I still had about 50 yards to go! Luckily the truck pulled the rig>>over the hill. But then, when the sweating finally stopped, my TPMS>>started squealing. My wife start panicking,
control box. He sent me a new one for $61. When I>>took out the old one I saw where a mouse had chewed on the cable. >>>>Oh well. >>We rented a real nice house in the mountains for about $200 a day and>didn't have to haul it anywhere or pay extra to parkproblem, I called>>Lippert, the manufacturer. Got a nice young guy who talked me through>>some troubleshooting for about an hour. Luckily, I had a voltmeter>>with me. WE finally got the problem isolated to a wiring harness from>>the touch pad to the
At least he didnt have to sardine himself into an airplane to get
there.
Pay a little extra and you are not sardined into a plane.
What to you is a 'little extra' may not seem like such to a normal, >>>middle-class individual.
From Priceline to Seattle, economy is $672, premium economy is $1316, >>>Business is $1779. Only you and Harry would consider those jumps to be
'a little extra'!
Compared to the total cost of our average vacation an extra grand is
worth it. I don't want to arrive in a bad mood. There are tricks to
lower that price a bit too. You really need to book early and see what
you can do. Some times it is much cheaper to buy a "Y" ticket (full
price coach) then buy the upgrade. You need to get in early tho. They
don't have many of those upgrades. Same with "points" upgrades. There
are also differences in price based on routes and times.
I guess it is just what is important to you. I live pretty cheap but I >>don't mind paying for not to be shipped like cargo on a plane.
A guy with a hundred fifty grand in an RV/tow vehicle combo can't
complain about what something costs.
Considering costs is what has enabled me to afford the RV and truck
(which is 13 years old now!).
On Wed, 01 Jun 2022 22:18:00 -0400, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:believe is a misdemeanor - not really something you want on your record. You >>could probably plead it out to a lesser charge but the arrest record would still be there, and insurance would probably become a lot more expensive.
On Wed, 01 Jun 2022 16:20:41 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net> wrote:
On Wed, 1 Jun 2022 09:55:54 -0700 (PDT), >>>"waynebatrecdotboats@hotmail.com" <wayne.beardsley@gmail.com> wrote:
On Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at 10:24:43 AM UTC-4, gfre...@aol.com wrote: >>>>> On Wed, 1 Jun 2022 08:50:40 -0400, Keyser Söze
<KeyserSöz...@whitehouse.com> wrote:
On 5/31/22 3:50 PM, gfre...@aol.com wrote:We do about 25mpg in the Lincoln but I was doing over 80 most of the >>>>> way. I am not sure what brings a cop off the side of the road in
On Tue, 31 May 2022 06:22:12 -0400, John H <jher...@cox.net> wrote: >>>>> >>
On Sun, 29 May 2022 15:30:27 -0700 (PDT), True North
<prince...@gmail.com> wrote:
25C here today under beautiful bright sunny skies and a pleasant breeze.replacement. Couldn't find the magnet only, they sell a kit for the 7"
Drove downtown which seemed quite busy. Adventure of the Seas docked at Pier 21 probably accounted for a lot of the bustle. Those passengers sure lucked out weather wise.
Soon be time for camping. Took my popup trailer over to the guy who >>>>> >>> MVIs my trailers and told him that the brakes didn't work even after >>>>> >>> I installed a brake controller. He found a problem with a severed >>>>> >>> wire to the electric magnet and had me run around looking for a
brakes including a backing plate, new shoes and the magnet. Then he >>>>> >>> tells me he noticed cracks in the original tires so I had to replace >>>>> >>> those. He had to get my camper off his lift so I go back on Tuesday >>>>> >>> with all parts required. Next time I'll replace the brake kits myself.
So all told I put about a grand into the camper. Guess I'd better >>>>> >>> start getting more use out of it.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++
We've had ours out for four trips so far this year. The longest was to
Gettysburg for 11 days. On the last trip, about 200 miles down the >>>>> >>> road, I got a 'check engine' light and a 'Engine Power Reduced'
notice. But, the truck was maintaining the 63mph set speed with no >>>>> >>> problem, so I figured I was OK. The OBD-II showed a mass air volume >>>>> >>> sensor being bad.
My mechanic told me I could make it home with no damage, so I kept >>>>> >>> going. Then I hit a hill. The speed started dropping and the trans >>>>> >>> began downshifting. At about 45mph I pulled off to the shoulder and >>>>> >>> continued, with the flashers going. Once I got to the top of the hill,
the engine got me back up to 62mph.
This continued until I hit the steep hill on I-66 east of Front Royal.
That time the speed got down to 12mph with the trans in 1st gear, and >>>>> >>> I still had about 50 yards to go! Luckily the truck pulled the rig >>>>> >>> over the hill. But then, when the sweating finally stopped, my TPMS >>>>> >>> started squealing. My wife start panicking, yelling, "70, 65, 59, 50!"
The right rear trailer tire had gone flat! No sweat, I had both Good >>>>> >>> Sam and USAA Roadside Assistance insurance. After sitting on the side >>>>> >>> of the road for 3 1/2 hours, I dicided to change the damn tire myself.
Now I'm saving money after cancelling the Good Sam shit.
We're going to replace the 'China Bombs' with Goodyear Endurance >>>>> >>> tires. After years of Facebook RV groups, I've yet to hear of any >>>>> >>> problems with those. Hopefull they'll go on tomorrow.
It pays to use the rigs occasionally. When I went to pick it up in >>>>> >>> March, the levelling system wasn't working. Battery was charged and >>>>> >>> installed, but the system was telling me there was an electrical >>>>> >>> problem. After several hours of trying to solve the problem, I called >>>>> >>> Lippert, the manufacturer. Got a nice young guy who talked me through >>>>> >>> some troubleshooting for about an hour. Luckily, I had a voltmeter >>>>> >>> with me. WE finally got the problem isolated to a wiring harness from >>>>> >>> the touch pad to the control box. He sent me a new one for $61. When I
took out the old one I saw where a mouse had chewed on the cable. >>>>> >>>
Oh well.
We rented a real nice house in the mountains for about $200 a day and >>>>> >> didn't have to haul it anywhere or pay extra to park it and supply the >>>>> >> utilities. ;)
https://gfretwell.com/ftp/2022%20georgia%20house.jpg
Deuce had a real good time playing in the creek. He caught a nice >>>>> >> trout but we let it go.
https://gfretwell.com/ftp/Deuce%20in%20creek%20Ga%2022.jpg
I won't get a thrill out of driving long distances towing a camper. Like >>>>> >you, we prefer renting a nice place that includes all the amenities. If >>>>> >we go to Hilton Head for a week or two, we rent a condo that's right on >>>>> >the beach and includes a gorgeous pool. We get 23 to 25 mpg
in the pickup and 35+ mpg in the Toyota sedan. For that trip, we usually >>>>> >split it in half and stay in a nice hotel off I-95.
-- .
* Lock up Trump and his family of grifters. *
Fla/Ga but they don't even put down their skin magazine for 85. I
suspect the people I saw pulled over were doing closer to 95. I know >>>>> at 85 there was no shortage of people passing me.
You slow down in the mountains a bit but it is still around 50 except >>>>> on the tightest turns. Those rednecks are doing 40 on the ones marked >>>>> 25 ... singing "Thunder Road". ;)
===
84 to 85 seems to be the new normal on I-75 and we occasionally have people blow by like we're standing still. I've seen a few of them get pulled over however. It's my understanding that at 20 over you can be charged with reckless driving which I
Wayne, have you ever thought about adjusting your newsreader so your >>>sentences are a reasonable length, say 100 characters or less. The >>>sentence above was 47 inches long.
That sounds more like a setting in your reader. You should have a word
wrap setting. In my version of Agent it is hitting "O" while you are >>reading or going to message property and checking the option.
I have 8 but I don't use it for text groups.
I wish. His is the only post that does that.
On Thu, 2 Jun 2022 07:01:55 -0400 (EDT), Justan Ohlphart<me@yourservice.com> wrote:>John H <jherring@cox.net> Wrote in message:r>> On Wed, 01 Jun 2022 22:34:53 -0400, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:>On Wed, 01 Jun 2022 16:30:36 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net>wrote:>>>On Wed, 01 Jun 2022 12:18:28 -0400, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:>>>>>On Wed, 1 Jun 2022 09:40:00 -0400 (EDT), Justan Ohlphart>>><me@yourservice.com> wrote:>>>>>>>John H <jherring@cox.net> Wrote in message:r>>>>> On Tue, 31 May 2022 15:50:48 -0400,
flat! No sweat, I had both Good>>Sam and USAA Roadside Assistance insurance. After sitting on the side>>of the road for 3 1/2 hours, I dicided to change the damn tire myself.>>Now I'm saving money after cancelling the Good Sam shit.>>>>We're going toI still had about 50 yards to go! Luckily the truck pulled the rig>>over the hill. But then, when the sweating finally stopped, my TPMS>>started squealing. My wife start panicking, yelling, "70, 65, 59, 50!">>The right rear trailer tire had gone
On Thu, 02 Jun 2022 05:23:57 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net> wrote:>On Wed, 01 Jun 2022 22:34:53 -0400, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:>>>On Wed, 01 Jun 2022 16:30:36 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net> wrote:>>>>>On Wed, 01 Jun 2022 12:18:28 -0400, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:>>>>>>>On Wed, 1 Jun 2022 09:40:00 -0400 (EDT), Justan Ohlphart>>>><me@yourservice.com> wrote:>>>>>>>>>John H <jherring@cox.net> Wrote in message:r>>>>>> On Tue, 31 May 2022 15:50:48 -0400, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:>On Tue, 31 May 2022 06:22:
My mechanic told me I could make it home with no damage, so I kept>>going. Then I hit a hill. The speed started dropping and the trans>>began downshifting. At about 45mph I pulled off to the shoulder and>>continued, with the flashers going. Once I gotto the top of the hill,>>the engine got me back up to 62mph.>>>>This continued until I hit the steep hill on I-66 east of FrontRoyal.>>That>>>>>time the speed got down to 12mph with the trans in 1st gear, and>>I still had about 50 yards to go! Luckily
tires. After years of Facebook RV groups, I've yet to hear of any>>problems with those. Hopefull they'll go on tomorrow.>>>>It pays to use the rigs occasionally. When I went to pick it up in>>March, the levelling system wasn't working. Battery wascharged and>>installed, but the system was telling me there was an electrical>>problem. After several hours of trying to solve the>>>>>problem, I called>>Lippert, the manufacturer. Got a nice young guy who talked me through>>some troubleshooting for
Oh well. >>We rented a real nice house in the mountains for about $200 a day and>didn't have to haul it anywhere or pay extra to park it and supply the>utilities. ;)>>https://gfretwell.com/ftp/2022%20georgia%20house.jpg>>Deuce had a real good timeplaying in the creek. He caught a nice>trout but we let it go. >https://gfretwell.com/ftp/Deuce%20in%20creek%20Ga%2022.jpgSomeone else's cooties.Both our dogs loved the creek under Natural Bridge.>>>>>>>>>>At least he didnt have to sardine himself into
On Thu, 2 Jun 2022 08:29:17 -0400, Keyser Söze<KeyserSöze@whitehouse.com> wrote:>On 6/1/22 10:09 PM, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:>> On Wed, 01 Jun 2022 16:12:00 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net> wrote:>> >>> On Wed, 1 Jun 2022 08:50:40 -0400, Keyser Söze>>><KeyserSöze@whitehouse.com> wrote:>>>>>>> On 5/31/22 3:50 PM, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:>>>>> On Tue, 31 May 2022 06:22:12 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net> wrote:>>>>>>>>>>> On Sun, 29 May 2022 15:30:27 -0700 (PDT), True North>>>>>> <princecraft49@gmail.
wrote:>>>>>>>>>>>>> 25C here today under beautiful bright sunny skies and a pleasant breeze.>>>>>>> Drove downtown which seemed quite busy. Adventure of the Seas docked at Pier 21 probably accounted for a lot of the bustle. Those passengers surelucked out weather wise.>>>>>>> Soon be time for camping. Took my popup trailer over to the guy who>>>>>> MVIs my trailers and told him that the brakes didn't work even after>>>>>> I installed a brake controller. He found a problem with a severed>>>>>>
gfretwell@aol.com Wrote in message:rgfretwell@aol.com Wrote in message:r>> On Wed, ````1 Jun 2022 09:40:00 -0400 (EDT), Justan Ohlphart<me@yourservice.com> wrote:>John H <jherring@cox.net> Wrote in message:r>> On Tue, 31 May 2022 15:50:48 -0400, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:>On Tue, 31 May 2022
On Thu, 2 Jun 2022 07:20:04 -0400, "Mr. Luddite" <nothere@noland.com>wrote:>On 6/1/2022 9:55 PM, Justan Ohlphart wrote:>> gfretwell@aol.com Wrote in message:r>>> `On Wed, 1 Jun 2022 12:43:09 -0400 (EDT), Justan Ohlphart<me@yourservice.com> wrote:>
that the brakes didn't work even after>>I installed a brake controller. He found a problem with a severed>>wire to the electric magnet and had me run around>looking for a>>replacement. Couldn't find the magnet only, they sell a kit for the 7">>brakesincluding a backing plate, newshoes and>the magnet. Then he>>tells me he noticed cracks in the original tires so I had to replace>>those. He had to get my camper off>his lift so I go back on Tuesday>>with all parts required. Next time I'll replace the
volume>>sensor being bad. >>>>My mechanic told me I could make it home with no damage, so I kept>>going. Then I hit a hill. The speed started dropping and the>trans>>began downshifting. At about 45mph I pulled off to the shoulder and>>continued, withthe flashers going. Once I got to the top of>the hill,>>the engine got me back up to 62mph.>>>>This continued until I hit the steep hill on I-66 east of Front Royal.>>That>time the speed got down to 12mph with the trans in 1st gear, and>>I still had
'China Bombs' with Goodyear Endurance>>tires. After years of Facebook RV groups, I've yet to hear of any>>problems with those. Hopefull they'll go on>tomorrow.>>>>It pays to use the rigs occasionally. When I went to pick it up in>>March, the levellingsystem wasn't working. Battery was charged>and>>installed, but the system was telling me there was an electrical>>problem. After several hours of trying to solve the>problem, I called>>Lippert, the manufacturer. Got a nice young guy who talked me through>
some troubleshooting for about an hour. Luckily, I had a voltmeter>>with me. WE finally got the problem isolated to a wiring harness from>>the touch pad to the control box. He sent me a new one for $61. When I>>took out the old one I saw where a mousehad chewed on the cable. >>>>Oh well. >>We rented a real nice house in the mountains for about $200 a day and>didn't have to haul it anywhere or pay extra to park it and supply the>utilities.
creek under Natural Bridge.>>At least he didnt have to sardine himself into an>airplane to get> there. Pay a little extra and you are not sardined into a plane. >>My impression is that it's a lot extra. Is the air better in first> class or do you get thehttps://gfretwell.com/ftp/2022%20georgia%20house.jpg>>Deuce had a real good time playing in the creek. He caught a nice>trout but we let it go.>>https://gfretwell.com/ftp/Deuce%20in%20creek%20Ga%2022.jpgSomeone else's cooties.Both our dogs loved the
outside air.>> Perhaps you knoif that's true or not.>>Airplanes mix outside air with recirculated inside air (using HEPA >filters). They have to otherwise the humidity would drop too low.>>The ratio is about 50/50.OK good point about the humidity.I remember reading a long time ago that in order to save money>> airlines circulate air rather than draw in outside air. Either>> way, they must have to somehow replenish oxygen used up by the>> passengers plus make up for the oxygen starved
Is there enough O2 at 30000 feet to sustain life?
On Thu, 2 Jun 2022 08:29:17 -0400, Keyser Söze <KeyserSöze@whitehouse.com> wrote:
On 6/1/22 10:09 PM, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:
On Wed, 01 Jun 2022 16:12:00 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net> wrote:
On Wed, 1 Jun 2022 08:50:40 -0400, Keyser Söze
<KeyserSöze@whitehouse.com> wrote:
On 5/31/22 3:50 PM, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:
On Tue, 31 May 2022 06:22:12 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net> wrote: >>>>>>
On Sun, 29 May 2022 15:30:27 -0700 (PDT), True North
<princecraft49@gmail.com> wrote:
25C here today under beautiful bright sunny skies and a pleasant breeze.replacement. Couldn't find the magnet only, they sell a kit for the 7" >>>>>>> brakes including a backing plate, new shoes and the magnet. Then he >>>>>>> tells me he noticed cracks in the original tires so I had to replace >>>>>>> those. He had to get my camper off his lift so I go back on Tuesday >>>>>>> with all parts required. Next time I'll replace the brake kits myself. >>>>>>> So all told I put about a grand into the camper. Guess I'd better >>>>>>> start getting more use out of it.
Drove downtown which seemed quite busy. Adventure of the Seas docked at Pier 21 probably accounted for a lot of the bustle. Those passengers sure lucked out weather wise.
Soon be time for camping. Took my popup trailer over to the guy who >>>>>>> MVIs my trailers and told him that the brakes didn't work even after >>>>>>> I installed a brake controller. He found a problem with a severed >>>>>>> wire to the electric magnet and had me run around looking for a
++++++++++++++++++++++++++
We've had ours out for four trips so far this year. The longest was to >>>>>>> Gettysburg for 11 days. On the last trip, about 200 miles down the >>>>>>> road, I got a 'check engine' light and a 'Engine Power Reduced'
notice. But, the truck was maintaining the 63mph set speed with no >>>>>>> problem, so I figured I was OK. The OBD-II showed a mass air volume >>>>>>> sensor being bad.
My mechanic told me I could make it home with no damage, so I kept >>>>>>> going. Then I hit a hill. The speed started dropping and the trans >>>>>>> began downshifting. At about 45mph I pulled off to the shoulder and >>>>>>> continued, with the flashers going. Once I got to the top of the hill, >>>>>>> the engine got me back up to 62mph.
This continued until I hit the steep hill on I-66 east of Front Royal. >>>>>>> That time the speed got down to 12mph with the trans in 1st gear, and >>>>>>> I still had about 50 yards to go! Luckily the truck pulled the rig >>>>>>> over the hill. But then, when the sweating finally stopped, my TPMS >>>>>>> started squealing. My wife start panicking, yelling, "70, 65, 59, 50!" >>>>>>> The right rear trailer tire had gone flat! No sweat, I had both Good >>>>>>> Sam and USAA Roadside Assistance insurance. After sitting on the side >>>>>>> of the road for 3 1/2 hours, I dicided to change the damn tire myself. >>>>>>> Now I'm saving money after cancelling the Good Sam shit.
We're going to replace the 'China Bombs' with Goodyear Endurance >>>>>>> tires. After years of Facebook RV groups, I've yet to hear of any >>>>>>> problems with those. Hopefull they'll go on tomorrow.
It pays to use the rigs occasionally. When I went to pick it up in >>>>>>> March, the levelling system wasn't working. Battery was charged and >>>>>>> installed, but the system was telling me there was an electrical >>>>>>> problem. After several hours of trying to solve the problem, I called >>>>>>> Lippert, the manufacturer. Got a nice young guy who talked me through >>>>>>> some troubleshooting for about an hour. Luckily, I had a voltmeter >>>>>>> with me. WE finally got the problem isolated to a wiring harness from >>>>>>> the touch pad to the control box. He sent me a new one for $61. When I >>>>>>> took out the old one I saw where a mouse had chewed on the cable. >>>>>>>
Oh well.
We rented a real nice house in the mountains for about $200 a day and >>>>>> didn't have to haul it anywhere or pay extra to park it and supply the >>>>>> utilities. ;)
https://gfretwell.com/ftp/2022%20georgia%20house.jpg
Deuce had a real good time playing in the creek. He caught a nice
trout but we let it go.
https://gfretwell.com/ftp/Deuce%20in%20creek%20Ga%2022.jpg
I won't get a thrill out of driving long distances towing a camper. Like >>>>> you, we prefer renting a nice place that includes all the amenities. If >>>>> we go to Hilton Head for a week or two, we rent a condo that's right on >>>>> the beach and includes a gorgeous pool. We get 23 to 25 mpg
in the pickup and 35+ mpg in the Toyota sedan. For that trip, we usually >>>>> split it in half and stay in a nice hotel off I-95.
-- .
* Lock up Trump and his family of grifters. *
If we go to Myrtle Beach for a week, we stay in our 36 ft trailer in a >>>> campground right on the beach and includes a glorious pool. And, we
don't have to worry about bed bugs or other peoples cooties.
I don't worry about mileage.
What kind of "no tell" motels do you stay at?
Herring? Buggy ones? :)
Up and down I-95, we've had good experiences with Hampton Inns. Most are
modern, convenient to the roadway, clean, safe parking, and have a
decent food bar. And important, they are close to our favorite breakfast
joint, Waffle House! We usually make it to somewhere in South Carolina
when heading south before stopping for the night.
There is an "Awful" House near everything in the south ;)
When I was driving I-95 I always did it in one nut.
We go up through the mountains these days and stop for several days
(or a week) on the way. The trip is better than the destination.
gfretwell@aol.com Wrote in message:raol.com wrote:>>>>>>>On Wed, 1 Jun 2022 09:40:00 -0400 (EDT), Justan Ohlphart>>>><me@yourservice.com> wrote:>>>>>>>>>John H <jherring@cox.net> Wrote in message:r>>>>>> On Tue, 31 May 2022 15:50:48 -0400, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:>On Tue, 31 May 2022 06:22:
On Thu, 02 Jun 2022 05:23:57 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net> wrote:>On Wed, 01 Jun 2022 22:34:53 -0400, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:>>>On Wed, 01 Jun 2022 16:30:36 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net> wrote:>>>>>On Wed, 01 Jun 2022 12:18:28 -0400, gfretwell@
the brakes didn't work even after>>I installed a brake controller. He found a problem with a severed>>wire to the electric magnet and had me run around looking for a>>replacement. Couldn't find the magnet only, they sell a kit for the 7">>brakesincluding a backing plate, new shoes and the magnet. Then he>>tells me he noticed cracks in the original tires so I had to replace>>those. He had to get my camper>off>>>>>his lift so I go back on Tuesday>>with all parts required. Next time I'll replace
volume>>sensor being bad. >>>>My mechanic told me I could make it home with no damage, so I kept>>going. Then I hit a hill. The speed started dropping and the trans>>began downshifting. At about 45mph I pulled off to the shoulder and>>continued, withthe flashers going. Once I got to the top of the hill,>>the engine got me back up to 62mph.>>>>This continued until I hit the steep hill on I-66 east of FrontRoyal.>>That>>>>>time the speed got down to 12mph with the trans in 1st gear, and>>I still had
the 'China Bombs' with Goodyear Endurance>>tires. After years of Facebook RV groups, I've yet to hear of any>>problems with those. Hopefull they'll go on tomorrow.>>>>It pays to use the rigs occasionally. When I went to pick it up in>>March, thelevelling system wasn't working. Battery was charged and>>installed, but the system was telling me there was an electrical>>problem. After several hours of trying to solve the>>>>>problem, I called>>Lippert, the manufacturer. Got a nice young guy who
creek under Natural Bridge.>>>>>>>>>>At least he didnt have to sardine himself into an airplane to get>>>>> there. >>>>>>>>Pay a little extra and you are not sardined into a plane. >>>>>>What to you is a 'little extra' may not seem like such to a normal,>https://gfretwell.com/ftp/2022%20georgia%20house.jpg>>Deuce had a real good time playing in the creek. He caught a nice>trout but we let it go. >https://gfretwell.com/ftp/Deuce%20in%20creek%20Ga%2022.jpgSomeone else's cooties.Both our dogs loved the
extra grand is>>worth it. I don't want to arrive in a bad mood. There are tricks to>>lower that price a bit too. You really need to book early and see what>>you can do. Some times it is much cheaper to buy a "Y" ticket (full>>pricemiddle-class individual.>>>>>>From Priceline to Seattle, economy is $672, premium economy is $1316,>>>Business is $1779. Only you and Harry would consider those jumps to be>>>'a little extra'!>>>>Compared to the total cost of our average vacation an
coach) then buy the upgrade. You need to get in early tho. They>>don't have many of those upgrades. Same with "points" upgrades. There>>are also differences in price based on routes and times. >>I guess it is just what is important to you. I livepretty cheap but I>>don't mind paying for not to be shipped like cargo on a plane. >>>>A guy with a hundred fifty grand in an RV/tow vehicle combo can't>>complain about what something costs. >>Considering costs is what has enabled me to afford the RV and
Ill bet your California trip was over in a flash whereas his
probably took all summer.
On Thu, 2 Jun 2022 07:01:55 -0400 (EDT), Justan Ohlphart
<me@yourservice.com> wrote:
John H <jherring@cox.net> Wrote in message:ra
On Wed, 01 Jun 2022 22:34:53 -0400, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:>On Wed, 01
Jun 2022 16:30:36 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net> wrote:>>>On Wed, 01
Jun 2022 12:18:28 -0400, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:>>>>>On Wed, 1 Jun
2022 09:40:00 -0400 (EDT), Justan Ohlphart>>><me@yourservice.com>
wrote:>>>>>>>John H <jherring@cox.net> Wrote in message:r>>>>> On Tue,
31 May 2022 15:50:48 -0400, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:>On Tue, 31 May
2022 06:22:12 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net> wrote:>>>On Sun, 29 May
2022 15:30:27 -0700 (PDT), True North>><princecraft49@gmail.com>
wrote:>>>>>25C here today under beautiful bright sunny skies and a pleasant >>> breeze.>>>Drove downtown which seemed quite busy. Adventure of the Seas
docked at Pier 21 probably accounted for a lot of the bustle. Those
passengers sure lucked out weather wise.>>>Soon be time for camping.
Took my popup trailer over to the guy who>> MVIs my trailers and told
him that the brakes didn't work even after>>I installed a brake controller. He found
problem with a severed>>wire to the electric magnet and had me runalso
around looking for a>>replacement. Couldn't find the magnet only, they
sell a kit for the 7">>brakes including a backing plate, new shoes and
the magnet. Then he>>tells me he noticed cracks in the original tires
so I had to replace>>those. He had to get my camperoff>>>>his lift so I
go back on Tuesday>>with all parts required. Next time I'll replace the
brake kits myself.>>So all told I put about a grand into the camper.
Guess I'd better>>start getting more use out of
far this year. The longest was to>>Gettysburg for 11 days. On the last++++++++++++++++++++++++++>>>>We've had ours out for four trips so
trip, about 200 miles down the>>road, I got a 'check engine' light and a
'Engine Power Reduced'>>notice. But, the truck was maintaining the 63mph
set speed with no>>problem, so I figured I was OK. The OBD-II showed a
mass air volume>>sensor being bad. >>>>My mechanic told me I could make
it home with no damage,
so I kept>>going. Then I hit a hill. The speed started dropping and the
trans>>began downshifting. At about 45mph I pulled off to the shoulder
hill,>>the engine got me back up to 62mph.>>>>This continued until I hitcontinued, with the flashers going. Once I got to the top of the
the steep hill on I-66 east of Front Royal.>>That>>>>time the speed got
down to 12mph with the trans in 1st gear, and>>I still had about 50
yards to go! Luckily the truck pulled the rig>>over the hill. But then,
when the sweating finally stopped, my TPMS>>started squealing. My wife
start panicking, yelling, "70, 65, 59, 50!">>The right rear trailer tire
had gone flat! No sweat, I had both Good>>Sam and USAA Roadside
Assistance insurance. After sitting on the side>>of the road for 3 1/2
hours, I dicided to change the damn tire myself.>>Now I'm saving money
after cancelling the Good Sam shit.>>>>We're going to replace the 'China
Bombs' with Goodyear Endurance>>tires. After years of Facebook RV groups,
I've yet to hear of any>>problems with those. Hopefull they'll go on
tomorrow.>>>>It pays to use the rigs occasionally. When I went to pick
it up in>>March, the levelling system wasn't working. Battery was
charged and>>installed, but the system was telling me there was an
electrical>>problem. After several hours of trying to solve
guy who talked me through>>some troubleshooting for about an hour.problem, I called>>Lippert, the manufacturer. Got a nice young
Luckily, I had a voltmeter>>with me. WE finally got the problem isolated
to a wiring harness from>>the touch pad to the control box. He sent me a
new one for $61. When I>>took out the old one I saw where a mouse had
chewed on the cable. >>>>Oh well. >>We rented a real nice house in the
mountains for about $200 a day and>didn't have to haul it anywhere or
pay extra to park it and supply the>utilities.
real good time playing in the creek. He caught ahttps://gfretwell.com/ftp/2022%20georgia%20house.jpg>>Deuce had a
trout but we let it go.
https://gfretwell.com/ftp/Deuce%20in%20creek%20Ga%2022.jpgSomeone else's cooties.Both
our dogs loved the creek under Natural Bridge.>>>>>>>>At least he
didnt have to sardine himself into an airplane to get>>>> there.
Pay a little extra and you are not sardined into a plane.
What to you is a 'little extra' may not seem like such to a >>>>>>>>>>>>>> normal,>>middle-class individual.>>>>From Priceline to Seattle, economy is
$672, premium economy is $1316,>>Business is $1779. Only you >>>>>>>>>>>>>> and Harry would consider those jumps to be>>'a little >>>>>>>>>>>>>> extra'!>>Compared to the total cost of our average vacation an extra grand
worth it. I don't want to arrive in a bad mood. There are >>>>>>>>>>>>>> tricks to>lower that price a bit too. You really need to book early and seewhat>you can do. Some times it is much cheaper to buy a "Y" >>>>>>>>>>>>>> ticket (full>price coach) then buy the upgrade. You need to >>>>>>>>>>>>>> get in early tho. They>don't have many of those upgrades. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Same with "points" upgrades. There>are
differences in price based on routes and times. >I guess it is just
what is important to you. I live pretty cheap but I>don't mind paying
for not to be shipped like cargo on a plane. >>A guy with a hundred
fifty grand in an RV/tow vehicle combo can't>complain about what
something costs. Considering costs is what has enabled me to afford the
RV and truck(which is 13 years old now!).
Speaking of costs. I was a bit surprised to see what my new
windshield is going to cost. $2800 installed.
On RV?
On 6/2/2022 9:48 AM, Justan Ohlphart wrote:
gfretwell@aol.com Wrote in message:r
On Thu, 2 Jun 2022 07:20:04 -0400, "Mr. Luddite"
<nothere@noland.com>wrote:>On 6/1/2022 9:55 PM, Justan Ohlphart wrote:>> >>> gfretwell@aol.com Wrote in message:r>>> `On Wed, 1 Jun 2022 12:43:09
-0400 (EDT), Justan Ohlphart<me@yourservice.com>
wrote:>gfretwell@aol.com Wrote in message:r>> On Wed, ````1 Jun 2022
09:40:00 -0400 (EDT), Justan Ohlphart<me@yourservice.com> wrote:>John H
<jherring@cox.net> Wrote in message:r>> On Tue, 31 May 2022 15:50:48 -0400, >>> gfretwell@aol.com wrote:>On Tue, 31 May 2022 06:22:12 -0400, John H
<jherring@cox.net> wrote:>>>On Sun, 29 May 2022 15:30:27 -0700 (PDT), True >>> North>><princecraft49@gmail.com> wrote:>>>>>25C here today under
beautiful bright sunny skies and a pleasant breeze.>>>Drove downtown
which seemed quite busy. Adventure of the Seas docked at Pier 21
probably accounted for a lot of the bustle. Those passengers sure
lucked out weather wise.>>>Soon be time for camping. Took my popup
trailer over to the guy who>> MVIs my trailers and told him that the
brakes didn't work even after>>I installed a brake controller. He
found a problem with a severed>>wire to the electric magnet and had me
run around>looking for a>>replacement. Couldn't find the magnet only,
they sell a kit for the 7">>brakes including a backing plate, newshoes
the magnet. Then he>>tells me he noticed cracks in the originaltires so I had to replace>>those. He had to get my camper off>his lift
so I go back on Tuesday>>with all parts required. Next time I'll
replace the brake kits myself.>>So all told I put about a grand into
the camper. Guess I'd better>>start getting more use out of
far this year. The longest was to>>Gettysburg for 11 days. On the last++++++++++++++++++++++++++>>>>We've had ours out for four trips so
trip, about 200 miles down the>>road, I got a 'check engine' light and
a 'Engine Power Reduced'>>notice. But, the truck was maintaining the
63mph set speed with no>>problem, so I figured I was OK. The OBD-II
showed a mass air volume>>sensor being bad. >>>>My mechanic told me I
could make it home with no damage, so I kept>>going. Then I hit a hill.
The speed started dropping and the>trans>>began downshifting. At about
45mph I pulled off to the shoulder and>>continued, with the flashers
going. Once I got to the top of>the hill,>>the engine got me back up to
62mph.>>>>This continued until I hit the steep hill on I-66 east of Front >>> Royal.>>That>time the speed got down to 12mph with the trans in 1st
gear, and>>I still had about 50 yards to go! Luckily the truck pulled
the rig>>over the hill. But then, when the sweating finally stopped, my
TPMS>>started squealing. My wife start panicking, yelling, "70, 65, 59,
50!">>The right rear trailer tire had gone flat! No sweat, I had both
Good>>Sam and USAA Roadside Assistance insurance. After sitting on the
side>>of the road for 3 1/2 hours, I dicided to change the damn tire
myself.>>Now I'm saving money after cancelling the Good Sam
shit.>>>>We're going to replace the 'China Bombs' with Goodyear
Endurance>>tires. After years of Facebook RV groups, I've yet to hear
of any>>problems with those. Hopefull they'll go on>tomorrow.>>>>It
pays to use the rigs occasionally. When I went to pick it up in>>March,
the levelling system wasn't working. Battery was
charged>and>>installed, but the system was telling me there was an
electrical>>problem. After several hours of trying to solve the>problem, I >>> called>>Lippert, the manufacturer. Got a nice young guy who talked me
through>>some troubleshooting for about an hour. Luckily, I had a
voltmeter>>with me. WE finally got the problem isolated to a wiring
harness from>>the touch pad to the control box. He sent me a new one
for $61. When I>>took out the old one I saw where a mouse had chewed on
the cable. >>>>Oh well. >>We rented a real nice house in the mountains
for about $200 a day and>didn't have to haul it anywhere or pay extra
to park it and supply the>utilities.
real good time playing in the creek. He caught a nice>trout but we let it >>> go.>>https://gfretwell.com/ftp/Deuce%20in%20creek%20Ga%2022.jpgSomeonehttps://gfretwell.com/ftp/2022%20georgia%20house.jpg>>Deuce had a
else's cooties.Both our dogs loved the creek under Natural Bridge.>>At
least he didnt have to sardine himself into an>airplane to get> there.
Pay a little extra and you are not sardined into a plane. >>My
impression is that it's a lot extra. Is the air better in first> class
or do you get the same mostly recycled air that the baggage> class
passengers get?They actually turn the air over pretty fast on an
airliner. Thoseoverhead vents come right off the engine compressors.
With lowerpassenger density the air will be fresher up front and the
dump valvethat regulates cabin pressure is in the back of the plane.
The cabinvents to the luggage compartment through floor vents and then
out theback. The air is not recycled. The air at your seat is best if
youkeep the vent open.>> >> I remember reading a long time ago that in
order to save money>> airlines circulate air rather than draw in
outside air. Either>> way, they must have to somehow replenish oxygen
used up by the>> passengers plus make up for the oxygen starved
outside air.>> Perhaps you knoif that's true or not.>>Airplanes mix
outside air with recirculated inside air (using HEPA >filters). They
have to otherwise the humidity would drop too low.>>The ratio is about
50/50.OK good point about the humidity. Planes are pretty dry anyway.
Is there enough O2 at 30000 feet to sustain life?
For about 30 seconds or so. :-)
Commercial airplanes are pressurized to a cabin pressure of about 6,000 ft.
Small, private airplanes (without cabin pressurization) are limited to a maximum of 12,000 ft in altitude however almost all fly much lower than
that.
On Thu, 02 Jun 2022 05:23:57 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net> wrote:beautiful bright sunny skies and a pleasant breeze.>>>Drove downtown which seemed quite busy. Adventure of the Seas docked at Pier 21 probably accounted for a lot of the bustle. Those passengers sure lucked out weather wise.>>>Soon be time for camping.
On Wed, 01 Jun 2022 22:34:53 -0400, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:
On Wed, 01 Jun 2022 16:30:36 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net> wrote:
On Wed, 01 Jun 2022 12:18:28 -0400, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:
On Wed, 1 Jun 2022 09:40:00 -0400 (EDT), Justan Ohlphart >>>>><me@yourservice.com> wrote:
John H <jherring@cox.net> Wrote in message:r
On Tue, 31 May 2022 15:50:48 -0400, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:>On Tue, 31 May 2022 06:22:12 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net> wrote:>>>On Sun, 29 May 2022 15:30:27 -0700 (PDT), True North>><princecraft49@gmail.com> wrote:>>>>>25C here today under
ours out for four trips so far this year. The longest was to>>Gettysburg for 11 days. On the last trip, about 200 miles down the>>road, I got a 'check engine' light and a 'Engine Power Reduced'>>notice. But, the truck was maintaining the 63mph set speedoff
his lift so I go back on Tuesday>>with all parts required. Next time I'll replace the brake kits myself.>>So all told I put about a grand into the camper. Guess I'd better>>start getting more use out of it.>>++++++++++++++++++++++++++>>>>We've had
Royal.>>Thatyelling, "70, 65, 59, 50!">>The right rear trailer tire had gone flat! No sweat, I had both Good>>Sam and USAA Roadside Assistance insurance. After sitting on the side>>of the road for 3 1/2 hours, I dicided to change the damn tire myself.>>Now I'm
time the speed got down to 12mph with the trans in 1st gear, and>>I still had about 50 yards to go! Luckily the truck pulled the rig>>over the hill. But then, when the sweating finally stopped, my TPMS>>started squealing. My wife start panicking,
the control box. He sent me a new one for $61. When I>>took out the old one I saw where a mouse had chewed on the cable. >>>>Oh well. >>We rented a real nice house in the mountains for about $200 a day and>didn't have to haul it anywhere or pay extra toproblem, I called>>Lippert, the manufacturer. Got a nice young guy who talked me through>>some troubleshooting for about an hour. Luckily, I had a voltmeter>>with me. WE finally got the problem isolated to a wiring harness from>>the touch pad to
At least he didnt have to sardine himself into an airplane to get
there.
Pay a little extra and you are not sardined into a plane.
What to you is a 'little extra' may not seem like such to a normal, >>>>middle-class individual.
From Priceline to Seattle, economy is $672, premium economy is $1316, >>>>Business is $1779. Only you and Harry would consider those jumps to be >>>>'a little extra'!
Compared to the total cost of our average vacation an extra grand is >>>worth it. I don't want to arrive in a bad mood. There are tricks to
lower that price a bit too. You really need to book early and see what >>>you can do. Some times it is much cheaper to buy a "Y" ticket (full
price coach) then buy the upgrade. You need to get in early tho. They >>>don't have many of those upgrades. Same with "points" upgrades. There
are also differences in price based on routes and times.
I guess it is just what is important to you. I live pretty cheap but I >>>don't mind paying for not to be shipped like cargo on a plane.
A guy with a hundred fifty grand in an RV/tow vehicle combo can't >>>complain about what something costs.
Considering costs is what has enabled me to afford the RV and truck
(which is 13 years old now!).
When my neighbor and I compared bills on our California trips, he
agreed it was cheaper to let Marriott or Westin maintain our sleeping >quarters than drive and maintain his pusher.
On Thu, 02 Jun 2022 05:23:57 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net> wrote:
On Wed, 01 Jun 2022 22:34:53 -0400, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:Royal.>>That
On Wed, 01 Jun 2022 16:30:36 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net> wrote:off
On Wed, 01 Jun 2022 12:18:28 -0400, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:
On Wed, 1 Jun 2022 09:40:00 -0400 (EDT), Justan Ohlphart
<me@yourservice.com> wrote:
John H <jherring@cox.net> Wrote in message:r
On Tue, 31 May 2022 15:50:48 -0400, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:>On
Tue, 31 May 2022 06:22:12 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net>
wrote:>>>On Sun, 29 May 2022 15:30:27 -0700 (PDT), True
North>><princecraft49@gmail.com> wrote:>>>>>25C here today under >>>>>>> beautiful bright sunny skies and a pleasant breeze.>>>Drove
downtown which seemed quite busy. Adventure of the Seas docked at >>>>>>> Pier 21 probably accounted for a lot of the bustle. Those
passengers sure lucked out weather wise.>>>Soon be time for
camping. Took my popup trailer over to the guy who>> MVIs my
trailers and told him that the brakes didn't work even after>>I
installed a brake controller. He found a problem with a
severed>>wire to the electric magnet and had me run around looking for >>>>>>> a>>replacement. Couldn't find the magnet only, they sell a kit for >>>>>>> the 7">>brakes including a backing plate, new shoes and the magnet. >>>>>>> Then he>>tells me he noticed cracks in the original tires so I had to >>>>>>> replace>>those. He had to get my camper
his lift so I go back on Tuesday>>with all parts required. Next time >>>>>> I'll replace the brake kits myself.>>So all told I put about a grand >>>>>> into the camper. Guess I'd better>>start getting more use out of
light and a 'Engine Power Reduced'>>notice. But, the truck was++++++++++++++++++++++++++>>>>We've had ours out for four trips >>>>>> so far this year. The longest was to>>Gettysburg for 11 days. On the >>>>>> last trip, about 200 miles down the>>road, I got a 'check engine'
maintaining the 63mph set speed with no>>problem, so I figured I was >>>>>> OK. The OBD-II showed a mass air volume>>sensor being bad. >>>>My
mechanic told me I could make it home with no damage, so I
kept>>going. Then I hit a hill. The speed started dropping and the >>>>>> trans>>began downshifting. At about 45mph I pulled off to the
shoulder and>>continued, with the flashers going. Once I got to the >>>>>> top of the hill,>>the engine got me back up to 62mph.>>>>This
continued until I hit the steep hill on I-66 east of Front
time the speed got down to 12mph with the trans in 1st gear, and>>I >>>>>> still had about 50 yards to go! Luckily the truck pulled the
myself.>>Now I'm saving money after cancelling the Good Samover the hill. But then, when the sweating finally stopped, my >>>>>> TPMS>>started squealing. My wife start panicking, yelling, "70, 65, >>>>>> 59, 50!">>The right rear trailer tire had gone flat! No sweat, I had >>>>>> both Good>>Sam and USAA Roadside Assistance insurance. After sitting >>>>>> on the side>>of the road for 3 1/2 hours, I dicided to change the damn tire
shit.>>>>We're going to replace the 'China Bombs' with Goodyear
Endurance>>tires. After years of Facebook RV groups, I've yet to
hear of any>>problems with those. Hopefull they'll go on
tomorrow.>>>>It pays to use the rigs occasionally. When I went to
pick it up in>>March, the levelling system wasn't working. Battery >>>>>> was charged and>>installed, but the system was telling me there was an >>>>>> electrical>>problem. After several hours of trying to solve the
problem, I called>>Lippert, the manufacturer. Got a nice young guy >>>>>> who talked me through>>some troubleshooting for about an hour.
Luckily, I had a voltmeter>>with me. WE finally got the problem
isolated to a wiring harness from>>the touch pad to the control box. >>>>>> He sent me a new one for $61. When I>>took out the old one I saw
where a mouse had chewed on the cable. >>>>Oh well. >>We rented a
real nice house in the mountains for about $200 a day and>didn't
have to haul it anywhere or pay extra to park it and supply the>utilities.
cooties.Both our dogs loved the creek under Natural Bridge.https://gfretwell.com/ftp/2022%20georgia%20house.jpg>>Deuce had >>>>>> a real good time playing in the creek. He caught a nice>trout but we >>>>>> let it go. >https://gfretwell.com/ftp/Deuce%20in%20creek%20Ga%2022.jpgSomeone else's
At least he didnt have to sardine himself into an airplane to get
there.
Pay a little extra and you are not sardined into a plane.
What to you is a 'little extra' may not seem like such to a normal,
middle-class individual.
From Priceline to Seattle, economy is $672, premium economy is $1316,
Business is $1779. Only you and Harry would consider those jumps to be >>>> 'a little extra'!
Compared to the total cost of our average vacation an extra grand is
worth it. I don't want to arrive in a bad mood. There are tricks to
lower that price a bit too. You really need to book early and see what
you can do. Some times it is much cheaper to buy a "Y" ticket (full
price coach) then buy the upgrade. You need to get in early tho. They
don't have many of those upgrades. Same with "points" upgrades. There
are also differences in price based on routes and times.
I guess it is just what is important to you. I live pretty cheap but I
don't mind paying for not to be shipped like cargo on a plane.
A guy with a hundred fifty grand in an RV/tow vehicle combo can't
complain about what something costs.
Considering costs is what has enabled me to afford the RV and truck
(which is 13 years old now!).
When my neighbor and I compared bills on our California trips, he
agreed it was cheaper to let Marriott or Westin maintain our sleeping quarters than drive and maintain his pusher.
On Thu, 02 Jun 2022 05:22:10 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net> wrote:believe is a misdemeanor - not really something you want on your record. You >>>could probably plead it out to a lesser charge but the arrest record would still be there, and insurance would probably become a lot more expensive.
On Wed, 01 Jun 2022 22:18:00 -0400, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:
On Wed, 01 Jun 2022 16:20:41 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net> wrote:
On Wed, 1 Jun 2022 09:55:54 -0700 (PDT), >>>>"waynebatrecdotboats@hotmail.com" <wayne.beardsley@gmail.com> wrote:
On Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at 10:24:43 AM UTC-4, gfre...@aol.com wrote: >>>>>> On Wed, 1 Jun 2022 08:50:40 -0400, Keyser Söze
<KeyserSöz...@whitehouse.com> wrote:
On 5/31/22 3:50 PM, gfre...@aol.com wrote:We do about 25mpg in the Lincoln but I was doing over 80 most of the >>>>>> way. I am not sure what brings a cop off the side of the road in
On Tue, 31 May 2022 06:22:12 -0400, John H <jher...@cox.net> wrote: >>>>>> >>
On Sun, 29 May 2022 15:30:27 -0700 (PDT), True North
<prince...@gmail.com> wrote:
25C here today under beautiful bright sunny skies and a pleasant breeze.brakes including a backing plate, new shoes and the magnet. Then he >>>>>> >>> tells me he noticed cracks in the original tires so I had to replace >>>>>> >>> those. He had to get my camper off his lift so I go back on Tuesday >>>>>> >>> with all parts required. Next time I'll replace the brake kits myself.
Drove downtown which seemed quite busy. Adventure of the Seas docked at Pier 21 probably accounted for a lot of the bustle. Those passengers sure lucked out weather wise.
Soon be time for camping. Took my popup trailer over to the guy who >>>>>> >>> MVIs my trailers and told him that the brakes didn't work even after >>>>>> >>> I installed a brake controller. He found a problem with a severed >>>>>> >>> wire to the electric magnet and had me run around looking for a >>>>>> >>> replacement. Couldn't find the magnet only, they sell a kit for the 7"
So all told I put about a grand into the camper. Guess I'd better >>>>>> >>> start getting more use out of it.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++
We've had ours out for four trips so far this year. The longest was to
Gettysburg for 11 days. On the last trip, about 200 miles down the >>>>>> >>> road, I got a 'check engine' light and a 'Engine Power Reduced' >>>>>> >>> notice. But, the truck was maintaining the 63mph set speed with no >>>>>> >>> problem, so I figured I was OK. The OBD-II showed a mass air volume >>>>>> >>> sensor being bad.
My mechanic told me I could make it home with no damage, so I kept >>>>>> >>> going. Then I hit a hill. The speed started dropping and the trans >>>>>> >>> began downshifting. At about 45mph I pulled off to the shoulder and >>>>>> >>> continued, with the flashers going. Once I got to the top of the hill,
the engine got me back up to 62mph.
This continued until I hit the steep hill on I-66 east of Front Royal.
That time the speed got down to 12mph with the trans in 1st gear, and
I still had about 50 yards to go! Luckily the truck pulled the rig >>>>>> >>> over the hill. But then, when the sweating finally stopped, my TPMS >>>>>> >>> started squealing. My wife start panicking, yelling, "70, 65, 59, 50!"
The right rear trailer tire had gone flat! No sweat, I had both Good >>>>>> >>> Sam and USAA Roadside Assistance insurance. After sitting on the side
of the road for 3 1/2 hours, I dicided to change the damn tire myself.
Now I'm saving money after cancelling the Good Sam shit.
We're going to replace the 'China Bombs' with Goodyear Endurance >>>>>> >>> tires. After years of Facebook RV groups, I've yet to hear of any >>>>>> >>> problems with those. Hopefull they'll go on tomorrow.
It pays to use the rigs occasionally. When I went to pick it up in >>>>>> >>> March, the levelling system wasn't working. Battery was charged and >>>>>> >>> installed, but the system was telling me there was an electrical >>>>>> >>> problem. After several hours of trying to solve the problem, I called
Lippert, the manufacturer. Got a nice young guy who talked me through
some troubleshooting for about an hour. Luckily, I had a voltmeter >>>>>> >>> with me. WE finally got the problem isolated to a wiring harness from
the touch pad to the control box. He sent me a new one for $61. When I
took out the old one I saw where a mouse had chewed on the cable. >>>>>> >>>
Oh well.
We rented a real nice house in the mountains for about $200 a day and >>>>>> >> didn't have to haul it anywhere or pay extra to park it and supply the
utilities. ;)
https://gfretwell.com/ftp/2022%20georgia%20house.jpg
Deuce had a real good time playing in the creek. He caught a nice >>>>>> >> trout but we let it go.
https://gfretwell.com/ftp/Deuce%20in%20creek%20Ga%2022.jpg
I won't get a thrill out of driving long distances towing a camper. Like
you, we prefer renting a nice place that includes all the amenities. If >>>>>> >we go to Hilton Head for a week or two, we rent a condo that's right on >>>>>> >the beach and includes a gorgeous pool. We get 23 to 25 mpg
in the pickup and 35+ mpg in the Toyota sedan. For that trip, we usually
split it in half and stay in a nice hotel off I-95.
-- .
* Lock up Trump and his family of grifters. *
Fla/Ga but they don't even put down their skin magazine for 85. I
suspect the people I saw pulled over were doing closer to 95. I know >>>>>> at 85 there was no shortage of people passing me.
You slow down in the mountains a bit but it is still around 50 except >>>>>> on the tightest turns. Those rednecks are doing 40 on the ones marked >>>>>> 25 ... singing "Thunder Road". ;)
===
84 to 85 seems to be the new normal on I-75 and we occasionally have people blow by like we're standing still. I've seen a few of them get pulled over however. It's my understanding that at 20 over you can be charged with reckless driving which I
Wayne, have you ever thought about adjusting your newsreader so your >>>>sentences are a reasonable length, say 100 characters or less. The >>>>sentence above was 47 inches long.
That sounds more like a setting in your reader. You should have a word >>>wrap setting. In my version of Agent it is hitting "O" while you are >>>reading or going to message property and checking the option.
I have 8 but I don't use it for text groups.
I wish. His is the only post that does that.
I am running agent and they word wrap for me. Did you try it?
On Wed, 1 Jun 2022 09:55:54 -0700 (PDT),believe is a misdemeanor - not really something you want on your record. You could probably plead it out to a lesser charge but the arrest record would still be there, and insurance would probably become a lot more expensive.
"waynebatr...@hotmail.com" <wayne.b...@gmail.com> wrote:
On Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at 10:24:43 AM UTC-4, gfre...@aol.com wrote:
On Wed, 1 Jun 2022 08:50:40 -0400, Keyser Söze
<KeyserSöz...@whitehouse.com> wrote:
On 5/31/22 3:50 PM, gfre...@aol.com wrote:We do about 25mpg in the Lincoln but I was doing over 80 most of the
On Tue, 31 May 2022 06:22:12 -0400, John H <jher...@cox.net> wrote:
On Sun, 29 May 2022 15:30:27 -0700 (PDT), True North
<prince...@gmail.com> wrote:
25C here today under beautiful bright sunny skies and a pleasant breeze.wire to the electric magnet and had me run around looking for a
Drove downtown which seemed quite busy. Adventure of the Seas docked at Pier 21 probably accounted for a lot of the bustle. Those passengers sure lucked out weather wise.
Soon be time for camping. Took my popup trailer over to the guy who >> >>> MVIs my trailers and told him that the brakes didn't work even after >> >>> I installed a brake controller. He found a problem with a severed
replacement. Couldn't find the magnet only, they sell a kit for the 7"
brakes including a backing plate, new shoes and the magnet. Then he >> >>> tells me he noticed cracks in the original tires so I had to replace >> >>> those. He had to get my camper off his lift so I go back on Tuesday >> >>> with all parts required. Next time I'll replace the brake kits myself.
So all told I put about a grand into the camper. Guess I'd better
start getting more use out of it.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++
We've had ours out for four trips so far this year. The longest was to
Gettysburg for 11 days. On the last trip, about 200 miles down the
road, I got a 'check engine' light and a 'Engine Power Reduced'
notice. But, the truck was maintaining the 63mph set speed with no
problem, so I figured I was OK. The OBD-II showed a mass air volume >> >>> sensor being bad.
My mechanic told me I could make it home with no damage, so I kept
going. Then I hit a hill. The speed started dropping and the trans
began downshifting. At about 45mph I pulled off to the shoulder and >> >>> continued, with the flashers going. Once I got to the top of the hill,
the engine got me back up to 62mph.
This continued until I hit the steep hill on I-66 east of Front Royal.
That time the speed got down to 12mph with the trans in 1st gear, and >> >>> I still had about 50 yards to go! Luckily the truck pulled the rig
over the hill. But then, when the sweating finally stopped, my TPMS >> >>> started squealing. My wife start panicking, yelling, "70, 65, 59, 50!"
The right rear trailer tire had gone flat! No sweat, I had both Good >> >>> Sam and USAA Roadside Assistance insurance. After sitting on the side >> >>> of the road for 3 1/2 hours, I dicided to change the damn tire myself.
Now I'm saving money after cancelling the Good Sam shit.
We're going to replace the 'China Bombs' with Goodyear Endurance
tires. After years of Facebook RV groups, I've yet to hear of any
problems with those. Hopefull they'll go on tomorrow.
It pays to use the rigs occasionally. When I went to pick it up in
March, the levelling system wasn't working. Battery was charged and >> >>> installed, but the system was telling me there was an electrical
problem. After several hours of trying to solve the problem, I called >> >>> Lippert, the manufacturer. Got a nice young guy who talked me through >> >>> some troubleshooting for about an hour. Luckily, I had a voltmeter
with me. WE finally got the problem isolated to a wiring harness from >> >>> the touch pad to the control box. He sent me a new one for $61. When I
took out the old one I saw where a mouse had chewed on the cable.
Oh well.
We rented a real nice house in the mountains for about $200 a day and >> >> didn't have to haul it anywhere or pay extra to park it and supply the >> >> utilities. ;)
https://gfretwell.com/ftp/2022%20georgia%20house.jpg
Deuce had a real good time playing in the creek. He caught a nice
trout but we let it go.
https://gfretwell.com/ftp/Deuce%20in%20creek%20Ga%2022.jpg
I won't get a thrill out of driving long distances towing a camper. Like >> >you, we prefer renting a nice place that includes all the amenities. If >> >we go to Hilton Head for a week or two, we rent a condo that's right on >> >the beach and includes a gorgeous pool. We get 23 to 25 mpg
in the pickup and 35+ mpg in the Toyota sedan. For that trip, we usually >> >split it in half and stay in a nice hotel off I-95.
-- .
* Lock up Trump and his family of grifters. *
way. I am not sure what brings a cop off the side of the road in
Fla/Ga but they don't even put down their skin magazine for 85. I
suspect the people I saw pulled over were doing closer to 95. I know
at 85 there was no shortage of people passing me.
You slow down in the mountains a bit but it is still around 50 except
on the tightest turns. Those rednecks are doing 40 on the ones marked
25 ... singing "Thunder Road". ;)
===
84 to 85 seems to be the new normal on I-75 and we occasionally have people blow by like we're standing still. I've seen a few of them get pulled over however. It's my understanding that at 20 over you can be charged with reckless driving which I
Wayne, have you ever thought about adjusting your newsreader so your sentences are a reasonable length, say 100 characters or less. The
sentence above was 47 inches long.
On 6/2/2022 9:48 AM, Justan Ohlphart wrote:gfretwell@aol.com Wrote in message:r>> On Wed, ````1 Jun 2022 09:40:00 -0400 (EDT), Justan Ohlphart<me@yourservice.com> wrote:>John H <jherring@cox.net> Wrote in message:r>> On Tue, 31 May 2022 15:50:48 -0400, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:>On Tue, 31 May 2022
gfretwell@aol.com Wrote in message:r
On Thu, 2 Jun 2022 07:20:04 -0400, "Mr. Luddite" <nothere@noland.com>wrote:>On 6/1/2022 9:55 PM, Justan Ohlphart wrote:>> gfretwell@aol.com Wrote in message:r>>> `On Wed, 1 Jun 2022 12:43:09 -0400 (EDT), Justan Ohlphart<me@yourservice.com> wrote:>
that the brakes didn't work even after>>I installed a brake controller. He found a problem with a severed>>wire to the electric magnet and had me run around>looking for a>>replacement. Couldn't find the magnet only, they sell a kit for the 7">>brakesincluding a backing plate, newshoes and>the magnet. Then he>>tells me he noticed cracks in the original tires so I had to replace>>those. He had to get my camper off>his lift so I go back on Tuesday>>with all parts required. Next time I'll replace the
volume>>sensor being bad. >>>>My mechanic told me I could make it home with no damage, so I kept>>going. Then I hit a hill. The speed started dropping and the>trans>>began downshifting. At about 45mph I pulled off to the shoulder and>>continued, withthe flashers going. Once I got to the top of>the hill,>>the engine got me back up to 62mph.>>>>This continued until I hit the steep hill on I-66 east of Front Royal.>>That>time the speed got down to 12mph with the trans in 1st gear, and>>I still had
'China Bombs' with Goodyear Endurance>>tires. After years of Facebook RV groups, I've yet to hear of any>>problems with those. Hopefull they'll go on>tomorrow.>>>>It pays to use the rigs occasionally. When I went to pick it up in>>March, the levellingsystem wasn't working. Battery was charged>and>>installed, but the system was telling me there was an electrical>>problem. After several hours of trying to solve the>problem, I called>>Lippert, the manufacturer. Got a nice young guy who talked me through>
some troubleshooting for about an hour. Luckily, I had a voltmeter>>with me. WE finally got the problem isolated to a wiring harness from>>the touch pad to the control box. He sent me a new one for $61. When I>>took out the old one I saw where a mousehad chewed on the cable. >>>>Oh well. >>We rented a real nice house in the mountains for about $200 a day and>didn't have to haul it anywhere or pay extra to park it and supply the>utilities.
creek under Natural Bridge.>>At least he didnt have to sardine himself into an>airplane to get> there. Pay a little extra and you are not sardined into a plane. >>My impression is that it's a lot extra. Is the air better in first> class or do you get thehttps://gfretwell.com/ftp/2022%20georgia%20house.jpg>>Deuce had a real good time playing in the creek. He caught a nice>trout but we let it go.>>https://gfretwell.com/ftp/Deuce%20in%20creek%20Ga%2022.jpgSomeone else's cooties.Both our dogs loved the
outside air.>> Perhaps you knoif that's true or not.>>Airplanes mix outside air with recirculated inside air (using HEPA >filters). They have to otherwise the humidity would drop too low.>>The ratio is about 50/50.OK good point about the humidity.I remember reading a long time ago that in order to save money>> airlines circulate air rather than draw in outside air. Either>> way, they must have to somehow replenish oxygen used up by the>> passengers plus make up for the oxygen starved
Is there enough O2 at 30000 feet to sustain life?
For about 30 seconds or so. :-)
Commercial airplanes are pressurized to a cabin pressure of about 6,000 ft.
Small, private airplanes (without cabin pressurization) are limited to a >maximum of 12,000 ft in altitude however almost all fly much lower than
that.
John H <jherring@cox.net> Wrote in message:r0400, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:>On Tue, 31 May 2022 06:22:12 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net> wrote:>>>On Sun, 29 May 2022 15:30:27 -0700 (PDT), True North>><princecraft49@gmail.com> wrote:>>>>>25C here today under beautiful bright sunny skies and a
On Thu, 2 Jun 2022 07:01:55 -0400 (EDT), Justan Ohlphart<me@yourservice.com> wrote:>John H <jherring@cox.net> Wrote in message:r>> On Wed, 01 Jun 2022 22:34:53 -0400, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:>On Wed, 01 Jun 2022 16:30:36 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.wrote:>>>On Wed, 01 Jun 2022 12:18:28 -0400, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:>>>>>On Wed, 1 Jun 2022 09:40:00 -0400 (EDT), Justan Ohlphart>>><me@yourservice.com> wrote:>>>>>>>John H <jherring@cox.net> Wrote in message:r>>>>> On Tue, 31 May 2022 15:50:48 -
to the guy who>> MVIs my trailers and told him that the brakes didn't work even after>>I installed a brake controller. He founda>problem with a severed>>wire to the electric magnet and had me run around looking for a>>replacement. Couldn't find themagnet only, they sell a kit for the 7">>brakes including a backing plate, new shoes and the magnet. Then he>>tells me he noticed cracks in the original tires so I had to replace>>those. He had to get my camperoff>>>>his lift so I go back on Tuesday>>
figured I was OK. The OBD-II showed a mass air volume>>sensor being bad. >>>>My mechanic told me I could make it home with no damage,>so I kept>>going. Then I hit a hill. The speed started dropping and the trans>>began downshifting. At about 45mph Ipulled off to the shoulder and>>continued, with the flashers going. Once I got to the top of the hill,>>the engine got me back up to 62mph.>>>>This continued until I hit the steep hill on I-66 east of Front Royal.>>That>>>>time the speed got down to
the Good Sam shit.>>>>We're going to replace the 'China Bombs' with Goodyear Endurance>>tires. After years of Facebook RV groups,>I've yet to hear of any>>problems with those. Hopefull they'll go on tomorrow.>>>>It pays to use the rigs occasionally.When I went to pick it up in>>March, the levelling system wasn't working. Battery was charged and>>installed, but the system was telling me there was an electrical>>problem. After several hours of trying to solve the>>>>problem, I called>>Lippert, the
our dogs loved the creek under Natural Bridge.>>>>>>>>At least he didnt have to sardine himself into an airplane to get>>>> there. >>>>>>Pay a little extra and you are not sardined into a plane. >>>>What to you is a 'little extra' may not seem like suchutilities. ;)>>https://gfretwell.com/ftp/2022%20georgia%20house.jpg>>Deuce had a real good time playing in the creek. He caught a>nice>trout but we let it go. >https://gfretwell.com/ftp/Deuce%20in%20creek%20Ga%2022.jpgSomeone else's cooties.Both
then buy the upgrade. You need to get in early tho. They>don't have many of those upgrades. Same with "points" upgrades. There>arealso>differences in price based on routes and times. >I guess it is just what is important to you. I live pretty cheap butyears old now!).>>Speaking of costs. I was a bit surprised to see what my new> windshield is going to cost. $2800 installed.On RV?
don't mind paying for not to be shipped like cargo on a plane. >>A guy with a hundred fifty grand in an RV/tow vehicle combo can't>complain about what something costs. Considering costs is what has enabled me to afford the RV and truck(which is 13
What else? I dont have a mega yacht like Wayne or a magnificent
Hatteras with rich corinthian leather.
John H <jherring@cox.net> Wrote in message:rlucked out weather wise.>>>>>>> Soon be time for camping. Took my popup trailer over to the guy who>>>>>> MVIs my trailers and told him that the brakes didn't work even after>>>>>> I installed a brake controller. He found a problem
On Thu, 2 Jun 2022 08:29:17 -0400, Keyser Söze<KeyserSöze@whitehouse.com> wrote:>On 6/1/22 10:09 PM, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:>> On Wed, 01 Jun 2022 16:12:00 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net> wrote:>> >>> On Wed, 1 Jun 2022 08:50:40 -0400, Keyser Söze>><KeyserSöze@whitehouse.com> wrote:>>>>>>> On 5/31/22 3:50 PM, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:>>>>> On Tue, 31 May 2022 06:22:12 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net> wrote:>>>>>>>>>>> On Sun, 29 May 2022 15:30:27 -0700 (PDT), True North>>>>>> <princecraft49@gmail.
wrote:>>>>>>>>>>>>> 25C here today under beautiful bright sunny skies and a pleasant breeze.>>>>>>> Drove downtown which seemed quite busy. Adventure of the Seas docked at Pier 21 probably accounted for a lot of the bustle. Those passengers sure
with a severed>>>>>> wire to the electric magnet and had me run around looking for a>>>>>> replacement. Couldn't find the magnet only, they sell a kit for the 7">>>>>> brakes including a backing plate, new shoes and the magnet. Then he>>>>>> tells mehe noticed cracks in the original tires so I had to replace>>>>>> those. He had to get my camper off his lift so I go back on Tuesday>>>>>> with all parts required. Next time I'll replace the brake kits myself.>>>>>> So all told I put about a grand into
with the flashers going. Once I got to the top of the hill,>>>>>> the engine got me back up to 62mph.>>>>>>>>>>>> This continued until I hit the steep hill on I-66 east of Front Royal.>>>>>> That time the speed got down to 12mph with the trans in 1stbeing bad.>>>>>>>>>>>> My mechanic told me I could make it home with no damage, so I kept>>>>>> going. Then I hit a hill. The speed started dropping and the trans>>>>>> began downshifting. At about 45mph I pulled off to the shoulder and>>>>>> continued,road, I got a 'check engine' light and a 'Engine Power Reduced'>>>>>> notice. But, the truck was maintaining the 63mph set speed with no>>>>>> problem, so I figured I was OK. The OBD-II showed a mass air volume>>>>>> sensor
after cancelling the Good Sam shit.>>>>>>>>>>>> We're going to replace the 'China Bombs' with Goodyear Endurance>>>>>> tires. After years of Facebook RV groups, I've yet to hear of any>>>>>> problems with those. Hopefull they'll go on tomorrow.>>>>>>>>>>trying to solve the problem, I called>>>>>> Lippert, the manufacturer. Got a nice young guy who talked me through>>>>>> some troubleshooting for about an hour. Luckily, I had a voltmeter>>>>>> with me. WE finally got the problem isolated to a wiring
It pays to use the rigs occasionally. When I went to pick it up in>>>>>> March, the levelling system wasn't working. Battery was charged and>>>>>> installed, but the system was telling me there was an electrical>>>>>> problem. After several hours of
about $200 a day and>>>>> didn't have to haul it anywhere or pay extra to park it and supply the>>>>> utilities. ;)>>>>>>>>>> https://gfretwell.com/ftp/2022%20georgia%20house.jpg>>>>>>>>>> Deuce had a real good time playing in the creek. He caught anice>>>>> trout but we let it go.>>>>> https://gfretwell.com/ftp/Deuce%20in%20creek%20Ga%2022.jpg>>>>>>>>>>>>> I won't get a thrill out of driving long distances towing a camper. Like>>>> you, we prefer renting a nice place that includes all the
don't have to worry about bed bugs or other peoples cooties.>>>>>> I don't worry about mileage.>> >> What kind of "no tell" motels do you stay at?>>Herring? Buggy ones? :)>>Up and down I-95, we've had good experiences with Hampton Inns. Most are >modern,convenient to the roadway, clean, safe parking, and have a >decent food bar. And important, they are close to our favorite breakfast >joint, Waffle House! We usually make it to somewhere in South Carolina >when heading south before stopping for the
We didn't have to do that at all last summer , but when we do we
like the truck lot as long as we can pull up to the curb in a
grassy area.
On Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at 4:20:46 PM UTC-4, John H wrote:believe is a misdemeanor - not really something you want on your record. You could probably plead it out to a lesser charge but the arrest record would still be there, and insurance would probably become a lot more expensive.
On Wed, 1 Jun 2022 09:55:54 -0700 (PDT),
"waynebatr...@hotmail.com" <wayne.b...@gmail.com> wrote:
On Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at 10:24:43 AM UTC-4, gfre...@aol.com wrote:
On Wed, 1 Jun 2022 08:50:40 -0400, Keyser Söze
<KeyserSöz...@whitehouse.com> wrote:
On 5/31/22 3:50 PM, gfre...@aol.com wrote:We do about 25mpg in the Lincoln but I was doing over 80 most of the
On Tue, 31 May 2022 06:22:12 -0400, John H <jher...@cox.net> wrote:
On Sun, 29 May 2022 15:30:27 -0700 (PDT), True North
<prince...@gmail.com> wrote:
25C here today under beautiful bright sunny skies and a pleasant breeze.wire to the electric magnet and had me run around looking for a
Drove downtown which seemed quite busy. Adventure of the Seas docked at Pier 21 probably accounted for a lot of the bustle. Those passengers sure lucked out weather wise.
Soon be time for camping. Took my popup trailer over to the guy who >> >> >>> MVIs my trailers and told him that the brakes didn't work even after >> >> >>> I installed a brake controller. He found a problem with a severed
replacement. Couldn't find the magnet only, they sell a kit for the 7"
brakes including a backing plate, new shoes and the magnet. Then he >> >> >>> tells me he noticed cracks in the original tires so I had to replace >> >> >>> those. He had to get my camper off his lift so I go back on Tuesday >> >> >>> with all parts required. Next time I'll replace the brake kits myself.
So all told I put about a grand into the camper. Guess I'd better
start getting more use out of it.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++
We've had ours out for four trips so far this year. The longest was to
Gettysburg for 11 days. On the last trip, about 200 miles down the
road, I got a 'check engine' light and a 'Engine Power Reduced'
notice. But, the truck was maintaining the 63mph set speed with no
problem, so I figured I was OK. The OBD-II showed a mass air volume >> >> >>> sensor being bad.
My mechanic told me I could make it home with no damage, so I kept
going. Then I hit a hill. The speed started dropping and the trans
began downshifting. At about 45mph I pulled off to the shoulder and >> >> >>> continued, with the flashers going. Once I got to the top of the hill,
the engine got me back up to 62mph.
This continued until I hit the steep hill on I-66 east of Front Royal.
That time the speed got down to 12mph with the trans in 1st gear, and >> >> >>> I still had about 50 yards to go! Luckily the truck pulled the rig
over the hill. But then, when the sweating finally stopped, my TPMS >> >> >>> started squealing. My wife start panicking, yelling, "70, 65, 59, 50!"
The right rear trailer tire had gone flat! No sweat, I had both Good >> >> >>> Sam and USAA Roadside Assistance insurance. After sitting on the side >> >> >>> of the road for 3 1/2 hours, I dicided to change the damn tire myself.
Now I'm saving money after cancelling the Good Sam shit.
We're going to replace the 'China Bombs' with Goodyear Endurance
tires. After years of Facebook RV groups, I've yet to hear of any
problems with those. Hopefull they'll go on tomorrow.
It pays to use the rigs occasionally. When I went to pick it up in
March, the levelling system wasn't working. Battery was charged and >> >> >>> installed, but the system was telling me there was an electrical
problem. After several hours of trying to solve the problem, I called >> >> >>> Lippert, the manufacturer. Got a nice young guy who talked me through >> >> >>> some troubleshooting for about an hour. Luckily, I had a voltmeter
with me. WE finally got the problem isolated to a wiring harness from >> >> >>> the touch pad to the control box. He sent me a new one for $61. When I
took out the old one I saw where a mouse had chewed on the cable.
Oh well.
We rented a real nice house in the mountains for about $200 a day and >> >> >> didn't have to haul it anywhere or pay extra to park it and supply the >> >> >> utilities. ;)
https://gfretwell.com/ftp/2022%20georgia%20house.jpg
Deuce had a real good time playing in the creek. He caught a nice
trout but we let it go.
https://gfretwell.com/ftp/Deuce%20in%20creek%20Ga%2022.jpg
I won't get a thrill out of driving long distances towing a camper. Like >> >> >you, we prefer renting a nice place that includes all the amenities. If >> >> >we go to Hilton Head for a week or two, we rent a condo that's right on >> >> >the beach and includes a gorgeous pool. We get 23 to 25 mpg
in the pickup and 35+ mpg in the Toyota sedan. For that trip, we usually >> >> >split it in half and stay in a nice hotel off I-95.
-- .
* Lock up Trump and his family of grifters. *
way. I am not sure what brings a cop off the side of the road in
Fla/Ga but they don't even put down their skin magazine for 85. I
suspect the people I saw pulled over were doing closer to 95. I know
at 85 there was no shortage of people passing me.
You slow down in the mountains a bit but it is still around 50 except
on the tightest turns. Those rednecks are doing 40 on the ones marked
25 ... singing "Thunder Road". ;)
===
84 to 85 seems to be the new normal on I-75 and we occasionally have people blow by like we're standing still. I've seen a few of them get pulled over however. It's my understanding that at 20 over you can be charged with reckless driving which I
length of displayed posts if I recall correctly.Wayne, have you ever thought about adjusting your newsreader so your
sentences are a reasonable length, say 100 characters or less. The
sentence above was 47 inches long.
===
Interesting. I actually don't use a true news reader anymore, just Google groups. My posts show up OK here and no one else has complained. What news reader are you using? When I used "Agent", formerly "Free Agent", there was a setting to limit line
John H <jherring@cox.net> wrote:> On Thu, 2 Jun 2022 07:01:55 -0400 (EDT), Justan Ohlphart> <me@yourservice.com> wrote:> >> John H <jherring@cox.net> Wrote in message:r>>> On Wed, 01 Jun 2022 22:34:53 -0400, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:>On Wed, 01>>> Jun2022 16:30:36 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net> wrote:>>>On Wed, 01>>> Jun 2022 12:18:28 -0400, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:>>>>>On Wed, 1 Jun>>> 2022 09:40:00 -0400 (EDT), Justan Ohlphart>>><me@yourservice.com>>>> wrote:>>>>>>>John H <jherring@cox.net> Wrote
had me run>> around looking for a>>replacement. Couldn't find the magnet only, they>> sell a kit for the 7">>brakes including a backing plate, new shoes and>> the magnet. Then he>>tells me he noticed cracks in the original tires>> so I had to replace>>Soon be time for camping. >>> Took my popup trailer over to the guy who>> MVIs my trailers and told>>> him that the brakes didn't work even after>>I installed a brake controller. He found> a>> problem with a severed>>wire to the electric magnet and
economy is $1316,>>Business is $1779. Only you>>>>>>>>>>>>>> and Harry would consider those jumps to be>>'a little>>>>>>>>>>>>>> extra'!>>Compared to the total cost of our average vacation an extra grand>>>>>>>>>>>>>> is>worth it. I don't want to arrivePay a little extra and you are not sardined into a plane.>>>>>>>>>> >>>>What to you is a 'little extra' may not seem like such to a>>>>>>>>>>>>>> normal,>>middle-class individual.>>>>From Priceline to Seattle, economy is>>>>>>>>>>>>>> $672, premium
On Thu, 2 Jun 2022 10:39:53 -0400 (EDT), Justan Ohlphart<me@yourservice.com> wrote:>gfretwell@aol.com Wrote in message:r>> On Thu, 02 Jun 2022 05:23:57 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net> wrote:>On Wed, 01 Jun 2022 22:34:53 -0400, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:>cox.net> Wrote in message:r>>>>>> On Tue, 31 May 2022 15:50:48 -0400, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:>On Tue, 31 May 2022 06:22:12 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net> wrote:>>>On Sun, 29 May 2022 15:30:27 -0700 (PDT), True North>><princecraft49@gmail.com> wrote:>>>
On Wed, 01 Jun 2022 16:30:36 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net> wrote:>>>>>On Wed, 01 Jun 2022 12:18:28 -0400, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:>>>>>>>On Wed, 1 Jun 2022 09:40:00 -0400 (EDT), Justan Ohlphart>>>><me@yourservice.com> wrote:>>>>>>>>>John H <jherring@
Soon be time for camping. Took my popup trailer over to the guy who>> MVIs my trailers and told himthat>the brakes didn't work even after>>I installed a brake controller. He found a problem with a severed>>wire to the electric magnet and had me run25C here today under beautiful bright sunny skies and a pleasant breeze.>>>Drove downtown which seemed quite busy. Adventure of the Seas docked at Pier 21 probably accounted for a lot of the bustle. Those passengers sure lucked out weather wise.>>>
63mph set speed with no>>problem, so I figured I was OK. The OBD-II showed a mass air>volume>>sensor being bad. >>>>My mechanic told me I could make it home with no damage, so I kept>>going. Then I hit a hill. The speed started dropping and the trans>>We've had ours out for four trips so far this year. The longest was to>>Gettysburg for 11 days. On the last trip, about 200 miles down the>>road, I got a 'check engine' light and a 'Engine Power Reduced'>>notice. But, the truck was maintaining the
<gfretwell@aol.com> wrote:> On Thu, 02 Jun 2022 05:23:57 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net> wrote:> >> On Wed, 01 Jun 2022 22:34:53 -0400, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:>> >>> On Wed, 01 Jun 2022 16:30:36 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net> wrote:>>> >>>> On Wed,01 Jun 2022 12:18:28 -0400, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:>>>> >>>>> On Wed, 1 Jun 2022 09:40:00 -0400 (EDT), Justan Ohlphart>>>>> <me@yourservice.com> wrote:>>>>> >>>>>> John H <jherring@cox.net> Wrote in message:r>>>>>>> On Tue, 31 May 2022 15:50:48 -0400,
replace>>those. He had to get my camper>> off>>>>>> his lift so I go back on Tuesday>>with all parts required. Next time>>>>>> I'll replace the brake kits myself.>>So all told I put about a grand>>>>>> into the camper. Guess I'd better>>start gettingmore use out of>>>>>> it.>>++++++++++++++++++++++++++>>>>We've had ours out for four trips>>>>>> so far this year. The longest was to>>Gettysburg for 11 days. On the>>>>>> last trip, about 200 miles down the>>road, I got a 'check engine'>>>>>> light and
little extra' may not seem like such to a normal,>>>> middle-class individual.>>>> >>>> From Priceline to Seattle, economy is $672, premium economy is $1316,>>>> Business is $1779. Only you and Harry would consider those jumps to be>>>> 'a little extra'!>cooties.Both our dogs loved the creek under Natural Bridge.>>>>>> >>>>>> At least he didnt have to sardine himself into an airplane to get>>>>>> there. >>>>> >>>>> Pay a little extra and you are not sardined into a plane. >>>> >>>> What to you is a '
Compared to the total cost of our a
On Thu, 2 Jun 2022 10:51:06 -0400, "Mr. Luddite" <nothere@noland.com>wrote:>On 6/2/2022 9:48 AM, Justan Ohlphart wrote:>> gfretwell@aol.com Wrote in message:r>>> On Thu, 2 Jun 2022 07:20:04 -0400, "Mr. Luddite" <nothere@noland.com>wrote:>On 6/1/2022 9:55 PM, Justan Ohlphart wrote:>> gfretwell@aol.com Wrote in message:r>>> `On Wed, 1 Jun 2022 12:43:09 -0400 (EDT), Justan Ohlphart<me@yourservice.com> wrote:>gfretwell@aol.com Wrote in message:r>> On Wed, ````1 Jun 2022 09:40:00 -0400 (EDT), Justan
On Thu, 2 Jun 2022 10:37:22 -0400 (EDT), Justan Ohlphart<me@yourservice.com> wrote:>John H <jherring@cox.net> Wrote in message:r>> On Thu, 2 Jun 2022 07:01:55 -0400 (EDT), Justan Ohlphart<me@yourservice.com> wrote:>John H <jherring@cox.net> Wrote inmessage:r>> On Wed, 01 Jun 2022 22:34:53 -0400, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:>On Wed, 01 Jun 2022 16:30:36 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net> wrote:>>>On Wed, 01 Jun 2022 12:18:28 -0400, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:>>>>>On Wed, 1 Jun 2022 09:40:00 -0400 (EDT),
Bill <califbill9998remove8@gmail.com> Wrote in message:r2022 16:30:36 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net> wrote:>>>On Wed, 01>>> Jun 2022 12:18:28 -0400, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:>>>>>On Wed, 1 Jun>>> 2022 09:40:00 -0400 (EDT), Justan Ohlphart>>><me@yourservice.com>>>> wrote:>>>>>>>John H <jherring@cox.net> Wrote
John H <jherring@cox.net> wrote:> On Thu, 2 Jun 2022 07:01:55 -0400 (EDT), Justan Ohlphart> <me@yourservice.com> wrote:> >> John H <jherring@cox.net> Wrote in message:r>>> On Wed, 01 Jun 2022 22:34:53 -0400, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:>On Wed, 01>>> Jun
out weather wise.>>>Soon be time for camping. >>> Took my popup trailer over to the guy who>> MVIs my trailers and told>>> him that the brakes didn't work even after>>I installed a brake controller. He found> a>> problem with a severed>>wire to theelectric magnet and had me run>> around looking for a>>replacement. Couldn't find the magnet only, they>> sell a kit for the 7">>brakes including a backing plate, new shoes and>> the magnet. Then he>>tells me he noticed cracks in the original tires>> so
'Engine Power Reduced'>>notice. But, the truck was maintaining the 63mph>> set speed with no>>problem, so I figured I was OK. The OBD-II showed a>> mass air volume>>sensor being bad. >>>>My mechanic told me I could make>> it home with no damage,>> so Ikept>>going. Then I hit a hill. The speed started dropping and the>> trans>>began downshifting. At about 45mph I pulled off to the shoulder>> and>>continued, with the flashers going. Once I got to the top of the>> hill,>>the engine got me back up to
when the sweating finally stopped, my TPMS>>started squealing. My wife>> start panicking, yelling, "70, 65, 59, 50!">>The right rear trailer tire>> had gone flat! No sweat, I had both Good>>Sam and USAA Roadside>> Assistance insurance.Facebook RV groups,>> I've yet to hear of any>>problems with those. Hopefull they'll go on>> tomorrow.>>>>It pays to use the rigs occasionally. When I went to pick>> it up in>>March, the levelling system wasn't working. Battery was>> charged and>>
After sitting on the side>>of the road for 3 1/2>> hours, I dicided to change the damn tire myself.>>Now I'm saving money>> after cancelling the Good Sam shit.>>>>We're going to replace the 'China>> Bombs' with Goodyear Endurance>>tires. After years of
cable. >>>>Oh well. >>We rented a real nice house in the>> mountains for about $200 a day and>didn't have to haul it anywhere or>> pay extra to park it and supply the>utilities. >> ;)>>https://gfretwell.com/ftp/2022%20georgia%20house.jpg>>Deuce had a>>real good time playing in the creek. He caught a>>> trout but we let it go.>>> >https://gfretwell.com/ftp/Deuce%20in%20creek%20Ga%2022.jpgSomeone else's cooties.Both>>>> our dogs loved the creek under Natural Bridge.>>>>>>>>At least he>>>> didnt have to
vacation an extra grand>>>>>>>>>>>>>> is>worth it. I don't want to arrive in a bad mood. There are>>>>>>>>>>>>>> tricks to>lower that price a bit too. You really need to book early and see>>>>>>>>>>>>>> what>you can do. Some times it is much cheaper tobuy a "Y">>>>>>>>>>>>>> ticket (full>price coach) then buy the upgrade. You need to>>>>>>>>>>>>>> get in early tho. They>don't have many of those upgrades.>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Same with "points" upgrades. There>are> also>> differences in price based on routes
overpriced. Waiting on parts on my truck. I-5 in California ateback tire and when it blew, rolled bottom of fender over. $4500 to replaceside of truck bed. Last windshield I got for my 2004 Chevy truck was $260and that was about 4 years ago. $250deductible on windshield.
I thought so too but I checked on the internets and found $2800 to
be well within the range of prices.
No deductible on glass in Fla. I also have a collision avoidance
system that needs to move to the new windshield. Mobile eye said
it would probably be OK if it is put in the same location as it
was on the old windshield. Otherwise it'll need recalibration. A
blowout on a RV could cost upwards of $20000
Just for the fun of it, price out that same windshield at todays
prices.
On 6/2/22 9:42 AM, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:
On Thu, 2 Jun 2022 08:29:17 -0400, Keyser Söze
<KeyserSöze@whitehouse.com> wrote:
On 6/1/22 10:09 PM, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:
On Wed, 01 Jun 2022 16:12:00 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net> wrote:
On Wed, 1 Jun 2022 08:50:40 -0400, Keyser Söze
<KeyserSöze@whitehouse.com> wrote:
On 5/31/22 3:50 PM, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:
On Tue, 31 May 2022 06:22:12 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net> wrote: >>>>>>>
On Sun, 29 May 2022 15:30:27 -0700 (PDT), True North
<princecraft49@gmail.com> wrote:
25C here today under beautiful bright sunny skies and a pleasant breeze.++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Drove downtown which seemed quite busy. Adventure of the Seas docked at Pier 21 probably accounted for a lot of the bustle. Those passengers sure lucked out weather wise.
Soon be time for camping. Took my popup trailer over to the guy who >>>>>>>> MVIs my trailers and told him that the brakes didn't work even after >>>>>>>> I installed a brake controller. He found a problem with a severed >>>>>>>> wire to the electric magnet and had me run around looking for a >>>>>>>> replacement. Couldn't find the magnet only, they sell a kit for the 7" >>>>>>>> brakes including a backing plate, new shoes and the magnet. Then he >>>>>>>> tells me he noticed cracks in the original tires so I had to replace >>>>>>>> those. He had to get my camper off his lift so I go back on Tuesday >>>>>>>> with all parts required. Next time I'll replace the brake kits myself. >>>>>>>> So all told I put about a grand into the camper. Guess I'd better >>>>>>>> start getting more use out of it.
We've had ours out for four trips so far this year. The longest was to >>>>>>>> Gettysburg for 11 days. On the last trip, about 200 miles down the >>>>>>>> road, I got a 'check engine' light and a 'Engine Power Reduced' >>>>>>>> notice. But, the truck was maintaining the 63mph set speed with no >>>>>>>> problem, so I figured I was OK. The OBD-II showed a mass air volume >>>>>>>> sensor being bad.
My mechanic told me I could make it home with no damage, so I kept >>>>>>>> going. Then I hit a hill. The speed started dropping and the trans >>>>>>>> began downshifting. At about 45mph I pulled off to the shoulder and >>>>>>>> continued, with the flashers going. Once I got to the top of the hill, >>>>>>>> the engine got me back up to 62mph.
This continued until I hit the steep hill on I-66 east of Front Royal. >>>>>>>> That time the speed got down to 12mph with the trans in 1st gear, and >>>>>>>> I still had about 50 yards to go! Luckily the truck pulled the rig >>>>>>>> over the hill. But then, when the sweating finally stopped, my TPMS >>>>>>>> started squealing. My wife start panicking, yelling, "70, 65, 59, 50!" >>>>>>>> The right rear trailer tire had gone flat! No sweat, I had both Good >>>>>>>> Sam and USAA Roadside Assistance insurance. After sitting on the side >>>>>>>> of the road for 3 1/2 hours, I dicided to change the damn tire myself. >>>>>>>> Now I'm saving money after cancelling the Good Sam shit.
We're going to replace the 'China Bombs' with Goodyear Endurance >>>>>>>> tires. After years of Facebook RV groups, I've yet to hear of any >>>>>>>> problems with those. Hopefull they'll go on tomorrow.
It pays to use the rigs occasionally. When I went to pick it up in >>>>>>>> March, the levelling system wasn't working. Battery was charged and >>>>>>>> installed, but the system was telling me there was an electrical >>>>>>>> problem. After several hours of trying to solve the problem, I called >>>>>>>> Lippert, the manufacturer. Got a nice young guy who talked me through >>>>>>>> some troubleshooting for about an hour. Luckily, I had a voltmeter >>>>>>>> with me. WE finally got the problem isolated to a wiring harness from >>>>>>>> the touch pad to the control box. He sent me a new one for $61. When I >>>>>>>> took out the old one I saw where a mouse had chewed on the cable. >>>>>>>>
Oh well.
We rented a real nice house in the mountains for about $200 a day and >>>>>>> didn't have to haul it anywhere or pay extra to park it and supply the >>>>>>> utilities. ;)
https://gfretwell.com/ftp/2022%20georgia%20house.jpg
Deuce had a real good time playing in the creek. He caught a nice >>>>>>> trout but we let it go.
https://gfretwell.com/ftp/Deuce%20in%20creek%20Ga%2022.jpg
I won't get a thrill out of driving long distances towing a camper. Like >>>>>> you, we prefer renting a nice place that includes all the amenities. If >>>>>> we go to Hilton Head for a week or two, we rent a condo that's right on >>>>>> the beach and includes a gorgeous pool. We get 23 to 25 mpg
in the pickup and 35+ mpg in the Toyota sedan. For that trip, we usually >>>>>> split it in half and stay in a nice hotel off I-95.
-- .
* Lock up Trump and his family of grifters. *
If we go to Myrtle Beach for a week, we stay in our 36 ft trailer in a >>>>> campground right on the beach and includes a glorious pool. And, we
don't have to worry about bed bugs or other peoples cooties.
I don't worry about mileage.
What kind of "no tell" motels do you stay at?
Herring? Buggy ones? :)
Up and down I-95, we've had good experiences with Hampton Inns. Most are >>> modern, convenient to the roadway, clean, safe parking, and have a
decent food bar. And important, they are close to our favorite breakfast >>> joint, Waffle House! We usually make it to somewhere in South Carolina
when heading south before stopping for the night.
There is an "Awful" House near everything in the south ;)
When I was driving I-95 I always did it in one nut.
We go up through the mountains these days and stop for several days
(or a week) on the way. The trip is better than the destination.
25-30 years ago, we'd drive straight through from the DC area to Jax to
visit relatives, but there's no urgency to do that anymore, so we stop
about halfway. If "K" is going to the winter union meetings in the
Miami-Fort Lauderdale area, she flies into Fort Lauderdale (much less >congested) and UBERs from the airport to the meeting hotel...doesn't
even bother with a rental car. If the meeting is in NYC or Boston, hell,
I'll drive her up there just to keep her company. Easy drive.
John H <jherring@cox.net> wrote:
On Thu, 2 Jun 2022 07:01:55 -0400 (EDT), Justan Ohlphart
<me@yourservice.com> wrote:
John H <jherring@cox.net> Wrote in message:ra
On Wed, 01 Jun 2022 22:34:53 -0400, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:>On Wed, 01 >>>> Jun 2022 16:30:36 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net> wrote:>>>On Wed, 01 >>>> Jun 2022 12:18:28 -0400, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:>>>>>On Wed, 1 Jun
2022 09:40:00 -0400 (EDT), Justan Ohlphart>>><me@yourservice.com>
wrote:>>>>>>>John H <jherring@cox.net> Wrote in message:r>>>>> On Tue, >>>> 31 May 2022 15:50:48 -0400, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:>On Tue, 31 May
2022 06:22:12 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net> wrote:>>>On Sun, 29 May >>>> 2022 15:30:27 -0700 (PDT), True North>><princecraft49@gmail.com>
wrote:>>>>>25C here today under beautiful bright sunny skies and a pleasant
breeze.>>>Drove downtown which seemed quite busy. Adventure of the Seas >>>> docked at Pier 21 probably accounted for a lot of the bustle. Those
passengers sure lucked out weather wise.>>>Soon be time for camping.
Took my popup trailer over to the guy who>> MVIs my trailers and told
him that the brakes didn't work even after>>I installed a brake controller. He found
problem with a severed>>wire to the electric magnet and had me runalso
around looking for a>>replacement. Couldn't find the magnet only, they
sell a kit for the 7">>brakes including a backing plate, new shoes and
the magnet. Then he>>tells me he noticed cracks in the original tires
so I had to replace>>those. He had to get my camperoff>>>>his lift so I >>> go back on Tuesday>>with all parts required. Next time I'll replace the
brake kits myself.>>So all told I put about a grand into the camper.
Guess I'd better>>start getting more use out of
far this year. The longest was to>>Gettysburg for 11 days. On the last++++++++++++++++++++++++++>>>>We've had ours out for four trips so
trip, about 200 miles down the>>road, I got a 'check engine' light and a >>> 'Engine Power Reduced'>>notice. But, the truck was maintaining the 63mph >>> set speed with no>>problem, so I figured I was OK. The OBD-II showed a
mass air volume>>sensor being bad. >>>>My mechanic told me I could make
it home with no damage,
so I kept>>going. Then I hit a hill. The speed started dropping and the
trans>>began downshifting. At about 45mph I pulled off to the shoulder
hill,>>the engine got me back up to 62mph.>>>>This continued until I hit >>> the steep hill on I-66 east of Front Royal.>>That>>>>time the speed gotcontinued, with the flashers going. Once I got to the top of the
down to 12mph with the trans in 1st gear, and>>I still had about 50
yards to go! Luckily the truck pulled the rig>>over the hill. But then,
when the sweating finally stopped, my TPMS>>started squealing. My wife
start panicking, yelling, "70, 65, 59, 50!">>The right rear trailer tire >>> had gone flat! No sweat, I had both Good>>Sam and USAA Roadside
Assistance insurance. After sitting on the side>>of the road for 3 1/2
hours, I dicided to change the damn tire myself.>>Now I'm saving money
after cancelling the Good Sam shit.>>>>We're going to replace the 'China >>> Bombs' with Goodyear Endurance>>tires. After years of Facebook RV groups, >>> I've yet to hear of any>>problems with those. Hopefull they'll go on
tomorrow.>>>>It pays to use the rigs occasionally. When I went to pick
it up in>>March, the levelling system wasn't working. Battery was
charged and>>installed, but the system was telling me there was an
electrical>>problem. After several hours of trying to solve
guy who talked me through>>some troubleshooting for about an hour.problem, I called>>Lippert, the manufacturer. Got a nice young
Luckily, I had a voltmeter>>with me. WE finally got the problem isolated >>> to a wiring harness from>>the touch pad to the control box. He sent me a >>> new one for $61. When I>>took out the old one I saw where a mouse had
chewed on the cable. >>>>Oh well. >>We rented a real nice house in the
mountains for about $200 a day and>didn't have to haul it anywhere or
pay extra to park it and supply the>utilities.
real good time playing in the creek. He caught ahttps://gfretwell.com/ftp/2022%20georgia%20house.jpg>>Deuce had a
trout but we let it go.
https://gfretwell.com/ftp/Deuce%20in%20creek%20Ga%2022.jpgSomeone else's cooties.Both
our dogs loved the creek under Natural Bridge.>>>>>>>>At least he
didnt have to sardine himself into an airplane to get>>>> there.
Pay a little extra and you are not sardined into a plane. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>What to you is a 'little extra' may not seem like such to a >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> normal,>>middle-class individual.>>>>From Priceline to Seattle, economy is
$672, premium economy is $1316,>>Business is $1779. Only you >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> and Harry would consider those jumps to be>>'a little >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> extra'!>>Compared to the total cost of our average vacation an extra grand
worth it. I don't want to arrive in a bad mood. There are >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> tricks to>lower that price a bit too. You really need to book early and seewhat>you can do. Some times it is much cheaper to buy a "Y" >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> ticket (full>price coach) then buy the upgrade. You need to >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> get in early tho. They>don't have many of those upgrades. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Same with "points" upgrades. There>are
differences in price based on routes and times. >I guess it is just
what is important to you. I live pretty cheap but I>don't mind paying
for not to be shipped like cargo on a plane. >>A guy with a hundred
fifty grand in an RV/tow vehicle combo can't>complain about what
something costs. Considering costs is what has enabled me to afford the
RV and truck(which is 13 years old now!).
Speaking of costs. I was a bit surprised to see what my new
windshield is going to cost. $2800 installed.
On RV?
Sounds overpriced. Waiting on parts on my truck. I-5 in California ate >back tire and when it blew, rolled bottom of fender over. $4500 to replace >side of truck bed. Last windshield I got for my 2004 Chevy truck was $260 >and that was about 4 years ago. $250 deductible on windshield.
gfretwell@aol.com Wrote in message:rjherring@cox.net> Wrote in message:r>>>>>> On Tue, 31 May 2022 15:50:48 -0400, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:>On Tue, 31 May 2022 06:22:12 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net> wrote:>>>On Sun, 29 May 2022 15:30:27 -0700 (PDT), True North>><princecraft49@gmail.com>
On Thu, 2 Jun 2022 10:39:53 -0400 (EDT), Justan Ohlphart<me@yourservice.com> wrote:>gfretwell@aol.com Wrote in message:r>> On Thu, 02 Jun 2022 05:23:57 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net> wrote:>On Wed, 01 Jun 2022 22:34:53 -0400, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:
On Wed, 01 Jun 2022 16:30:36 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net> wrote:>>>>>On Wed, 01 Jun 2022 12:18:28 -0400, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:>>>>>>>On Wed, 1 Jun 2022 09:40:00 -0400 (EDT), Justan Ohlphart>>>><me@yourservice.com> wrote:>>>>>>>>>John H <
out weather wise.>>>Soon be time for camping. Took my popup trailer over to the guy who>> MVIs my trailers and told himthat>the brakes didn't work even after>>I installed a brake controller. He found a problem with a severed>>wire to the electricmagnet and had me run around looking for a>>replacement. Couldn't find the magnet only, they sell a kit for the 7">>brakes including a backing plate, new shoes and the magnet. Then he>>tells me he noticed cracks in the original tires so I had to replace>
those. He had to get my camper>off>>>>>his lift so I go back on Tuesday>>with all parts required. Next time I'll replace the brake kits myself.>>So all told I put about a grand into the camper. Guess I'd better>>start getting more use out of it.>>++++++++++++++++++++++++++>>>>We've had ours out for four trips so far this year. The longest was to>>Gettysburg for 11 days. On the last trip, about 200 miles down the>>road, I got a 'check engine' light and a 'Engine Power Reduced'>>notice.
But, the truck was maintaining the 63mph set speed with no>>problem, so I figured I was OK. The OBD-II showed a mass air>volume>>sensor being bad. >>>>My mechanic told me I could make it home with no damage, so I kept>>going. Then I hit a hill. Thespeed started dropping and the trans>>began downshifting. At about 45mph I pulled off to the shoulder and>>continued, with the flashers going. Once I got to the top of the hill,>>the engine got me back up to 62mph.>>>>This continued until I hit the steep
dicided to change the damn tire myself.>>Now I'm saving money after cancelling the Good Sam shit.>>>>We're going to replace>the 'China Bombs' with Goodyear Endurance>>tires. After years of Facebook RV groups, I've yet to hear of any>>problems with those.Hopefull they'll go on tomorrow.>>>>It pays to use the rigs occasionally. When I went to pick it up in>>March, the levelling system wasn't working. Battery was charged and>>installed, but the system was telling me there was an electrical>>problem. After
com/ftp/Deuce%20in%20creek%20Ga%2022.jpgSomeone else's cooties.Both our dogs loved the creek under Natural Bridge.>>>>>>>>>>At least he didnt have to sardine himself into an airplane to get>>>>> there. >>>>>>>>Pay a little extra and you are not sardineddidn't have to haul it anywhere or pay extra to park it and supply the>utilities.>;)>>https://gfretwell.com/ftp/2022%20georgia%20house.jpg>>Deuce had a real good time playing in the creek. He caught a nice>trout but we let it go. >https://gfretwell.
what>>you can do. Some times it is much cheaper to buy a "Y" ticket (full>>price>coach) then buy the upgrade. You need to get in early tho. They>>don't have many of those upgrades. Same with "points" upgrades. There>>are also differences in price basedon routes and times. >>I guess it is just what is important to you. I live pretty cheap but I>>don't mind paying for not to be shipped like cargo on a plane. >>>>A guy with a hundred fifty grand in an RV/tow vehicle combo can't>>complain about what
miles.
Thats crazy. What was his rush?
A blowout on a RV could cost upwards of $20000<
On Thu, 2 Jun 2022 11:27:59 -0400, Keyser Söze <KeyserSöze@whitehouse.com> wrote:
On 6/2/22 9:42 AM, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:
On Thu, 2 Jun 2022 08:29:17 -0400, Keyser Söze
<KeyserSöze@whitehouse.com> wrote:
On 6/1/22 10:09 PM, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:
On Wed, 01 Jun 2022 16:12:00 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net> wrote: >>>>>
On Wed, 1 Jun 2022 08:50:40 -0400, Keyser Söze
<KeyserSöze@whitehouse.com> wrote:
On 5/31/22 3:50 PM, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:
On Tue, 31 May 2022 06:22:12 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net> wrote: >>>>>>>>
On Sun, 29 May 2022 15:30:27 -0700 (PDT), True North
<princecraft49@gmail.com> wrote:
25C here today under beautiful bright sunny skies and a pleasant breeze.brakes including a backing plate, new shoes and the magnet. Then he >>>>>>>>> tells me he noticed cracks in the original tires so I had to replace >>>>>>>>> those. He had to get my camper off his lift so I go back on Tuesday >>>>>>>>> with all parts required. Next time I'll replace the brake kits myself.
Drove downtown which seemed quite busy. Adventure of the Seas docked at Pier 21 probably accounted for a lot of the bustle. Those passengers sure lucked out weather wise.
Soon be time for camping. Took my popup trailer over to the guy who >>>>>>>>> MVIs my trailers and told him that the brakes didn't work even after >>>>>>>>> I installed a brake controller. He found a problem with a severed >>>>>>>>> wire to the electric magnet and had me run around looking for a >>>>>>>>> replacement. Couldn't find the magnet only, they sell a kit for the 7"
So all told I put about a grand into the camper. Guess I'd better >>>>>>>>> start getting more use out of it.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++
We've had ours out for four trips so far this year. The longest was to
Gettysburg for 11 days. On the last trip, about 200 miles down the >>>>>>>>> road, I got a 'check engine' light and a 'Engine Power Reduced' >>>>>>>>> notice. But, the truck was maintaining the 63mph set speed with no >>>>>>>>> problem, so I figured I was OK. The OBD-II showed a mass air volume >>>>>>>>> sensor being bad.
My mechanic told me I could make it home with no damage, so I kept >>>>>>>>> going. Then I hit a hill. The speed started dropping and the trans >>>>>>>>> began downshifting. At about 45mph I pulled off to the shoulder and >>>>>>>>> continued, with the flashers going. Once I got to the top of the hill,
the engine got me back up to 62mph.
This continued until I hit the steep hill on I-66 east of Front Royal.
That time the speed got down to 12mph with the trans in 1st gear, and >>>>>>>>> I still had about 50 yards to go! Luckily the truck pulled the rig >>>>>>>>> over the hill. But then, when the sweating finally stopped, my TPMS >>>>>>>>> started squealing. My wife start panicking, yelling, "70, 65, 59, 50!"
The right rear trailer tire had gone flat! No sweat, I had both Good >>>>>>>>> Sam and USAA Roadside Assistance insurance. After sitting on the side >>>>>>>>> of the road for 3 1/2 hours, I dicided to change the damn tire myself.
Now I'm saving money after cancelling the Good Sam shit.
We're going to replace the 'China Bombs' with Goodyear Endurance >>>>>>>>> tires. After years of Facebook RV groups, I've yet to hear of any >>>>>>>>> problems with those. Hopefull they'll go on tomorrow.
It pays to use the rigs occasionally. When I went to pick it up in >>>>>>>>> March, the levelling system wasn't working. Battery was charged and >>>>>>>>> installed, but the system was telling me there was an electrical >>>>>>>>> problem. After several hours of trying to solve the problem, I called >>>>>>>>> Lippert, the manufacturer. Got a nice young guy who talked me through >>>>>>>>> some troubleshooting for about an hour. Luckily, I had a voltmeter >>>>>>>>> with me. WE finally got the problem isolated to a wiring harness from >>>>>>>>> the touch pad to the control box. He sent me a new one for $61. When I
took out the old one I saw where a mouse had chewed on the cable. >>>>>>>>>
Oh well.
We rented a real nice house in the mountains for about $200 a day and >>>>>>>> didn't have to haul it anywhere or pay extra to park it and supply the >>>>>>>> utilities. ;)
https://gfretwell.com/ftp/2022%20georgia%20house.jpg
Deuce had a real good time playing in the creek. He caught a nice >>>>>>>> trout but we let it go.
https://gfretwell.com/ftp/Deuce%20in%20creek%20Ga%2022.jpg
I won't get a thrill out of driving long distances towing a camper. Like
you, we prefer renting a nice place that includes all the amenities. If >>>>>>> we go to Hilton Head for a week or two, we rent a condo that's right on >>>>>>> the beach and includes a gorgeous pool. We get 23 to 25 mpg
in the pickup and 35+ mpg in the Toyota sedan. For that trip, we usually
split it in half and stay in a nice hotel off I-95.
-- .
* Lock up Trump and his family of grifters. *
If we go to Myrtle Beach for a week, we stay in our 36 ft trailer in a >>>>>> campground right on the beach and includes a glorious pool. And, we >>>>>> don't have to worry about bed bugs or other peoples cooties.
I don't worry about mileage.
What kind of "no tell" motels do you stay at?
Herring? Buggy ones? :)
Up and down I-95, we've had good experiences with Hampton Inns. Most are >>>> modern, convenient to the roadway, clean, safe parking, and have a
decent food bar. And important, they are close to our favorite breakfast >>>> joint, Waffle House! We usually make it to somewhere in South Carolina >>>> when heading south before stopping for the night.
There is an "Awful" House near everything in the south ;)
When I was driving I-95 I always did it in one nut.
We go up through the mountains these days and stop for several days
(or a week) on the way. The trip is better than the destination.
25-30 years ago, we'd drive straight through from the DC area to Jax to
visit relatives, but there's no urgency to do that anymore, so we stop
about halfway. If "K" is going to the winter union meetings in the
Miami-Fort Lauderdale area, she flies into Fort Lauderdale (much less
congested) and UBERs from the airport to the meeting hotel...doesn't
even bother with a rental car. If the meeting is in NYC or Boston, hell,
I'll drive her up there just to keep her company. Easy drive.
You know how I feel about trains but if I was going north up the east
coast from DC I would take the Acela. Driving sucks and flying is
ridiculous.
Jacksonville is just an overnight drive from DC. I used to leave
Clinton about 2230 and be in Jacksonville (A1A to 301) by sun up.
In the middle of the night, you can haul ass down 95. When I knew a
lot of truckers I could just go. I got to know a lot of them on the
Beltway at night after I rescued a couple. My fastest trip was a tad
over 14 hours from Clinton to St Pete.
On 6/2/22 4:17 PM, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:
On Thu, 2 Jun 2022 11:27:59 -0400, Keyser Söze
<KeyserSöze@whitehouse.com> wrote:
On 6/2/22 9:42 AM, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:
On Thu, 2 Jun 2022 08:29:17 -0400, Keyser Söze
<KeyserSöze@whitehouse.com> wrote:
On 6/1/22 10:09 PM, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:
On Wed, 01 Jun 2022 16:12:00 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net> wrote: >>>>>>
On Wed, 1 Jun 2022 08:50:40 -0400, Keyser Söze
<KeyserSöze@whitehouse.com> wrote:
On 5/31/22 3:50 PM, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:
On Tue, 31 May 2022 06:22:12 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net> wrote: >>>>>>>>>
On Sun, 29 May 2022 15:30:27 -0700 (PDT), True North
<princecraft49@gmail.com> wrote:
25C here today under beautiful bright sunny skies and a pleasant breeze.MVIs my trailers and told him that the brakes didn't work even after >>>>>>>>>> I installed a brake controller. He found a problem with a severed >>>>>>>>>> wire to the electric magnet and had me run around looking for a >>>>>>>>>> replacement. Couldn't find the magnet only, they sell a kit for the 7"
Drove downtown which seemed quite busy. Adventure of the Seas docked at Pier 21 probably accounted for a lot of the bustle. Those passengers sure lucked out weather wise.
Soon be time for camping. Took my popup trailer over to the guy who
brakes including a backing plate, new shoes and the magnet. Then he >>>>>>>>>> tells me he noticed cracks in the original tires so I had to replace >>>>>>>>>> those. He had to get my camper off his lift so I go back on Tuesday >>>>>>>>>> with all parts required. Next time I'll replace the brake kits myself.
So all told I put about a grand into the camper. Guess I'd better >>>>>>>>>> start getting more use out of it.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++
We've had ours out for four trips so far this year. The longest was to
Gettysburg for 11 days. On the last trip, about 200 miles down the >>>>>>>>>> road, I got a 'check engine' light and a 'Engine Power Reduced' >>>>>>>>>> notice. But, the truck was maintaining the 63mph set speed with no >>>>>>>>>> problem, so I figured I was OK. The OBD-II showed a mass air volume >>>>>>>>>> sensor being bad.
My mechanic told me I could make it home with no damage, so I kept >>>>>>>>>> going. Then I hit a hill. The speed started dropping and the trans >>>>>>>>>> began downshifting. At about 45mph I pulled off to the shoulder and >>>>>>>>>> continued, with the flashers going. Once I got to the top of the hill,
the engine got me back up to 62mph.
This continued until I hit the steep hill on I-66 east of Front Royal.
That time the speed got down to 12mph with the trans in 1st gear, and
I still had about 50 yards to go! Luckily the truck pulled the rig >>>>>>>>>> over the hill. But then, when the sweating finally stopped, my TPMS >>>>>>>>>> started squealing. My wife start panicking, yelling, "70, 65, 59, 50!"
The right rear trailer tire had gone flat! No sweat, I had both Good >>>>>>>>>> Sam and USAA Roadside Assistance insurance. After sitting on the side
of the road for 3 1/2 hours, I dicided to change the damn tire myself.
Now I'm saving money after cancelling the Good Sam shit.
We're going to replace the 'China Bombs' with Goodyear Endurance >>>>>>>>>> tires. After years of Facebook RV groups, I've yet to hear of any >>>>>>>>>> problems with those. Hopefull they'll go on tomorrow.
It pays to use the rigs occasionally. When I went to pick it up in >>>>>>>>>> March, the levelling system wasn't working. Battery was charged and >>>>>>>>>> installed, but the system was telling me there was an electrical >>>>>>>>>> problem. After several hours of trying to solve the problem, I called
Lippert, the manufacturer. Got a nice young guy who talked me through
some troubleshooting for about an hour. Luckily, I had a voltmeter >>>>>>>>>> with me. WE finally got the problem isolated to a wiring harness from
the touch pad to the control box. He sent me a new one for $61. When I
took out the old one I saw where a mouse had chewed on the cable. >>>>>>>>>>
Oh well.
We rented a real nice house in the mountains for about $200 a day and >>>>>>>>> didn't have to haul it anywhere or pay extra to park it and supply the
utilities. ;)
https://gfretwell.com/ftp/2022%20georgia%20house.jpg
Deuce had a real good time playing in the creek. He caught a nice >>>>>>>>> trout but we let it go.
https://gfretwell.com/ftp/Deuce%20in%20creek%20Ga%2022.jpg
I won't get a thrill out of driving long distances towing a camper. Like
you, we prefer renting a nice place that includes all the amenities. If
we go to Hilton Head for a week or two, we rent a condo that's right on
the beach and includes a gorgeous pool. We get 23 to 25 mpg
in the pickup and 35+ mpg in the Toyota sedan. For that trip, we usually
split it in half and stay in a nice hotel off I-95.
-- .
* Lock up Trump and his family of grifters. *
If we go to Myrtle Beach for a week, we stay in our 36 ft trailer in a >>>>>>> campground right on the beach and includes a glorious pool. And, we >>>>>>> don't have to worry about bed bugs or other peoples cooties.
I don't worry about mileage.
What kind of "no tell" motels do you stay at?
Herring? Buggy ones? :)
Up and down I-95, we've had good experiences with Hampton Inns. Most are >>>>> modern, convenient to the roadway, clean, safe parking, and have a
decent food bar. And important, they are close to our favorite breakfast >>>>> joint, Waffle House! We usually make it to somewhere in South Carolina >>>>> when heading south before stopping for the night.
There is an "Awful" House near everything in the south ;)
When I was driving I-95 I always did it in one nut.
We go up through the mountains these days and stop for several days
(or a week) on the way. The trip is better than the destination.
25-30 years ago, we'd drive straight through from the DC area to Jax to
visit relatives, but there's no urgency to do that anymore, so we stop
about halfway. If "K" is going to the winter union meetings in the
Miami-Fort Lauderdale area, she flies into Fort Lauderdale (much less
congested) and UBERs from the airport to the meeting hotel...doesn't
even bother with a rental car. If the meeting is in NYC or Boston, hell, >>> I'll drive her up there just to keep her company. Easy drive.
You know how I feel about trains but if I was going north up the east
coast from DC I would take the Acela. Driving sucks and flying is
ridiculous.
Jacksonville is just an overnight drive from DC. I used to leave
Clinton about 2230 and be in Jacksonville (A1A to 301) by sun up.
In the middle of the night, you can haul ass down 95. When I knew a
lot of truckers I could just go. I got to know a lot of them on the
Beltway at night after I rescued a couple. My fastest trip was a tad
over 14 hours from Clinton to St Pete.
I've never liked driving on I-95 at night. K's mileage allowance more
than covers our expenses to NYC or Boston and for me it is an easy
drive, and the NYC local is out on the Island,
On 6/2/22 2:20 PM, Justan Ohlphart wrote:>A blowout on a RV could cost upwards of $20000<Gee, I put new "shoes" on my Toyota truck and those four tires, premium tires, ran me about $850.00 last year. :)-- * Lock up Trump and his family of grifters. *
On 6/2/22 2:20 PM, Justan Ohlphart wrote:
A blowout on a RV could cost upwards of $20000<
Gee, I put new "shoes" on my Toyota truck and those four tires, premium tires, ran me about $850.00 last year. :)
On Thu, 2 Jun 2022 15:37:04 -0000 (UTC), Bill <califbill9998remove8@gmail.com> wrote:
John H <jherring@cox.net> wrote:
On Thu, 2 Jun 2022 07:01:55 -0400 (EDT), Justan Ohlphart
<me@yourservice.com> wrote:
John H <jherring@cox.net> Wrote in message:ra
On Wed, 01 Jun 2022 22:34:53 -0400, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:>On Wed, 01 >>>>> Jun 2022 16:30:36 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net> wrote:>>>On Wed, 01 >>>>> Jun 2022 12:18:28 -0400, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:>>>>>On Wed, 1 Jun
2022 09:40:00 -0400 (EDT), Justan Ohlphart>>><me@yourservice.com>
wrote:>>>>>>>John H <jherring@cox.net> Wrote in message:r>>>>> On Tue, >>>>> 31 May 2022 15:50:48 -0400, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:>On Tue, 31 May
2022 06:22:12 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net> wrote:>>>On Sun, 29 May >>>>> 2022 15:30:27 -0700 (PDT), True North>><princecraft49@gmail.com>
wrote:>>>>>25C here today under beautiful bright sunny skies and a pleasant
breeze.>>>Drove downtown which seemed quite busy. Adventure of the Seas >>>>> docked at Pier 21 probably accounted for a lot of the bustle. Those >>>>> passengers sure lucked out weather wise.>>>Soon be time for camping. >>>>> Took my popup trailer over to the guy who>> MVIs my trailers and told >>>>> him that the brakes didn't work even after>>I installed a brake controller. He found
problem with a severed>>wire to the electric magnet and had me runalso
around looking for a>>replacement. Couldn't find the magnet only, they >>>> sell a kit for the 7">>brakes including a backing plate, new shoes and >>>> the magnet. Then he>>tells me he noticed cracks in the original tires >>>> so I had to replace>>those. He had to get my camperoff>>>>his lift so I >>>> go back on Tuesday>>with all parts required. Next time I'll replace the >>>> brake kits myself.>>So all told I put about a grand into the camper.
Guess I'd better>>start getting more use out of
so I kept>>going. Then I hit a hill. The speed started dropping and the >>>> trans>>began downshifting. At about 45mph I pulled off to the shoulder >>>>>> continued, with the flashers going. Once I got to the top of the++++++++++++++++++++++++++>>>>We've had ours out for four trips so >>>> far this year. The longest was to>>Gettysburg for 11 days. On the last >>>> trip, about 200 miles down the>>road, I got a 'check engine' light and a >>>> 'Engine Power Reduced'>>notice. But, the truck was maintaining the 63mph >>>> set speed with no>>problem, so I figured I was OK. The OBD-II showed a >>>> mass air volume>>sensor being bad. >>>>My mechanic told me I could make >>>> it home with no damage,
hill,>>the engine got me back up to 62mph.>>>>This continued until I hit >>>> the steep hill on I-66 east of Front Royal.>>That>>>>time the speed got >>>> down to 12mph with the trans in 1st gear, and>>I still had about 50
yards to go! Luckily the truck pulled the rig>>over the hill. But then, >>>> when the sweating finally stopped, my TPMS>>started squealing. My wife >>>> start panicking, yelling, "70, 65, 59, 50!">>The right rear trailer tire >>>> had gone flat! No sweat, I had both Good>>Sam and USAA Roadside
Assistance insurance. After sitting on the side>>of the road for 3 1/2 >>>> hours, I dicided to change the damn tire myself.>>Now I'm saving money >>>> after cancelling the Good Sam shit.>>>>We're going to replace the 'China >>>> Bombs' with Goodyear Endurance>>tires. After years of Facebook RV groups, >>>> I've yet to hear of any>>problems with those. Hopefull they'll go on
tomorrow.>>>>It pays to use the rigs occasionally. When I went to pick >>>> it up in>>March, the levelling system wasn't working. Battery was
charged and>>installed, but the system was telling me there was an
electrical>>problem. After several hours of trying to solve
guy who talked me through>>some troubleshooting for about an hour.problem, I called>>Lippert, the manufacturer. Got a nice young
Luckily, I had a voltmeter>>with me. WE finally got the problem isolated >>>> to a wiring harness from>>the touch pad to the control box. He sent me a >>>> new one for $61. When I>>took out the old one I saw where a mouse had
chewed on the cable. >>>>Oh well. >>We rented a real nice house in the >>>> mountains for about $200 a day and>didn't have to haul it anywhere or
pay extra to park it and supply the>utilities.
real good time playing in the creek. He caught ahttps://gfretwell.com/ftp/2022%20georgia%20house.jpg>>Deuce had a
trout but we let it go.
https://gfretwell.com/ftp/Deuce%20in%20creek%20Ga%2022.jpgSomeone else's cooties.Both
our dogs loved the creek under Natural Bridge.>>>>>>>>At least he
didnt have to sardine himself into an airplane to get>>>> there. >>>>>>>>>>>> Pay a little extra and you are not sardined into a plane. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> What to you is a 'little extra' may not seem like such to a >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> normal,>>middle-class individual.>>>>From Priceline to Seattle, economy is
$672, premium economy is $1316,>>Business is $1779. Only you >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> and Harry would consider those jumps to be>>'a little >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> extra'!>>Compared to the total cost of our average vacation an extra grand
worth it. I don't want to arrive in a bad mood. There are >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> tricks to>lower that price a bit too. You really need to book early and see
you can do. Some times it is much cheaper to buy a "Y" >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> ticket (full>price coach) then buy the upgrade. You need to >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> get in early tho. They>don't have many of those upgrades. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Same with "points" upgrades. There>are
differences in price based on routes and times. >I guess it is just
what is important to you. I live pretty cheap but I>don't mind paying
for not to be shipped like cargo on a plane. >>A guy with a hundred
fifty grand in an RV/tow vehicle combo can't>complain about what
something costs. Considering costs is what has enabled me to afford the >>>> RV and truck(which is 13 years old now!).
Speaking of costs. I was a bit surprised to see what my new
windshield is going to cost. $2800 installed.
On RV?
Sounds overpriced. Waiting on parts on my truck. I-5 in California ate
back tire and when it blew, rolled bottom of fender over. $4500 to replace >> side of truck bed. Last windshield I got for my 2004 Chevy truck was $260 >> and that was about 4 years ago. $250 deductible on windshield.
Florida law makes windshields zero deductible if you have insurance.
Bill <califbill9998remove8@gmail.com> Wrote in message:r
<gfretwell@aol.com> wrote:> On Thu, 02 Jun 2022 05:23:57 -0400, John H
<jherring@cox.net> wrote:> >> On Wed, 01 Jun 2022 22:34:53 -0400,
gfretwell@aol.com wrote:>> >>> On Wed, 01 Jun 2022 16:30:36 -0400, John H
<jherring@cox.net> wrote:>>> >>>> On Wed, 01 Jun 2022 12:18:28 -0400,
gfretwell@aol.com wrote:>>>> >>>>> On Wed, 1 Jun 2022 09:40:00 -0400
(EDT), Justan Ohlphart>>>>> <me@yourservice.com> wrote:>>>>> >>>>>> John H >> <jherring@cox.net> Wrote in message:r>>>>>>> On Tue, 31 May 2022
15:50:48 -0400, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:>On>>>>>>> Tue, 31 May 2022
06:22:12 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net>>>>>>>> wrote:>>>On Sun, 29 May
2022 15:30:27 -0700 (PDT), True>>>>>>> North>><princecraft49@gmail.com>
wrote:>>>>>25C here today under>>>>>>> beautiful bright sunny skies and
a pleasant breeze.>>>Drove>>>>>>> downtown which seemed quite busy.
Adventure of the Seas docked at>>>>>>> Pier 21 probably accounted for a
lot of the bustle. Those>>>>>>> passengers sure lucked out weather
wise.>>>Soon be time for>>>>>>> camping. Took my popup trailer over to
the guy who>> MVIs my>>>>>>> trailers and told him that the brakes
didn't work even after>>I>>>>>>> installed a brake controller. He found
a problem with a>>>>>>> severed>>wire to the electric magnet and had me
run around looking for>>>>>>> a>>replacement. Couldn't find the magnet
only, they sell a kit for>>>>>>> the 7">>brakes including a backing
plate, new shoes and the magnet.>>>>>>> Then he>>tells me he noticed
cracks in the original tires so I had to>>>>>>> replace>>those. He had
to get my camper>> off>>>>>> his lift so I go back on Tuesday>>with all
parts required. Next time>>>>>> I'll replace the brake kits myself.>>So
all told I put about a grand>>>>>> into the camper. Guess I'd
better>>start getting more use out of>>>>>>
trips>>>>>> so far this year. The longest was to>>Gettysburg for 11++++++++++++++++++++++++++>>>>We've had ours out for four
days. On the>>>>>> last trip, about 200 miles down the>>road, I got a
'check engine'>>>>>> light and a 'Engine Power Reduced'>>notice. But,
the truck was>>>>>> maintaining the 63mph set speed with no>>problem, so
I figured I was>>>>>> OK. The OBD-II showed a mass air volume>>sensor
being bad. >>>>My>>>>>> mechanic told me I could make it home with no
damage, so I>>>>>> kept>>going. Then I hit a hill. The speed started
dropping and the>>>>>> trans>>began downshifting. At about 45mph I
pulled off to the>>>>>> shoulder and>>continued, with the flashers
going. Once I got to the>>>>>> top of the hill,>>the engine got me back
up to 62mph.>>>>This>>>>>> continued until I hit the steep hill on I-66
east of Front> Royal.>>That>>>>>> time the speed got down to 12mph with
the trans in 1st gear, and>>I>>>>>> still had about 50 yards to go!
Luckily the truck pulled the>>>>>> rig>>over the hill. But then, when
the sweating finally stopped, my>>>>>> TPMS>>started squealing. My wife
start panicking, yelling, "70, 65,>>>>>> 59, 50!">>The right rear
trailer tire had gone flat! No sweat, I had>>>>>> both Good>>Sam and
USAA Roadside Assistance insurance. After sitting>>>>>> on the side>>of
the road for 3 1/2 hours, I dicided to change the damn tire>>>>>>
myself.>>Now I'm saving money after cancelling the Good Sam>>>>>>
shit.>>>>We're going to replace the 'China Bombs' with Goodyear>>>>>>
Endurance>>tires. After years of Facebook RV groups, I've yet to>>>>>>
hear of any>>problems with those. Hopefull they'll go on>>>>>>
tomorrow.>>>>It pays to use the rigs occasionally. When I went to>>>>>>
pick it up in>>March, the levelling system wasn't working. Battery>>>>>>
was charged and>>installed, but the system was telling me there was
hour.>>>>>> Luckily, I had a voltmeter>>with me. WE finally got theelectrical>>problem. After several hours of trying to solve
problem, I called>>Lippert, the manufacturer. Got a nice young
who talked me through>>some troubleshooting for about an
problem>>>>>> isolated to a wiring harness from>>the touch pad to the
control box.>>>>>> He sent me a new one for $61. When I>>took out the
old one I saw>>>>>> where a mouse had chewed on the cable. >>>>Oh well.
We rented a>>>>>> real nice house in the mountains for about $200 a
day and>didn't>>>>>> have to haul it anywhere or pay extra to park it
and supply the>utilities. >>>>>>
nice>trout but we>>>>>> let it go.https://gfretwell.com/ftp/2022%20georgia%20house.jpg>>Deuce
a real good time playing in the creek. He caught a
https://gfretwell.com/ftp/Deuce%20in%20creek%20Ga%2022.jpgSomeone
else's>>>>>> cooties.Both our dogs loved the creek under Natural
Bridge.>>>>>> >>>>>> At least he didnt have to sardine himself into
an airplane to get>>>>>> there. >>>>> >>>>> Pay a little extra and
you are not sardined into a plane. >>>> >>>> What to you is a 'little >>>>> extra' may not seem like such to a normal,>>>> middle-class
individual.>>>> >>>> From Priceline to Seattle, economy is $672,
premium economy is $1316,>>>> Business is $1779. Only you and Harry
would consider those jumps to be>>>> 'a little extra'!>>> >>>
Compared to the total cost of our average vacation an extra grand
tricks to>>> lower that price a bit too. You really need to bookworth it. I don't want to arrive in a bad mood. There are
early and see what>>> you can do. Some times it is much cheaper to
buy a "Y" ticket (full>>> price coach) then buy the upgrade. You need >>>>> to get in early tho. They>>> don't have many of those upgrades. Same >>>>> with "points" upgrades. There>>> are also differences in price based >>>>> on routes and times. >>> I guess it is just what is important to
you. I live pretty cheap but I>>> don't mind paying for not to be
shipped like cargo on a plane. >>> >>> A guy with a hundred fifty
grand in an RV/tow vehicle combo can't>>> complain about what
something costs. >> >> Considering costs is what has enabled me to
afford the RV and truck>> (which is 13 years old now!).> > When my
neighbor and I compared bills on our California trips, he> agreed it >>>>> was cheaper to let Marriott or Westin maintain our sleeping> quarters >>>>> than drive and maintain his pusher. > I travel both via motels and
camper. We use the camper for remote lakesand some sightseeing
trips, like last years Utah parks trips. Easier tofind camping than >>>>> motels during prime time, when you are not completelysure of dates.
Right now we are motels as went to Gering, Nebraska forcousins
memorial and decided to take a couple days in the Black Hillsbefore
going home. Rented a Jeep Compass. Rides okay, but what
anunderpowered vehicle. Hard to pass anybody without a very long
stretch. Fuel is a lot cheaper than California. $4.14-4.50 for regular, vs $6.
We stayed at a place called Bordertown in Nevada. We took a day
trip to Lake Tahoe. Due to poor planning I had to put gas in the
car. I put in just enough to get us back to Nevada. Prices were
double. Thats crazy.
Keyser Söze <KeyserSöze@whitehouse.com> wrote:Tires for my Honda are $250 each
On 6/2/22 2:20 PM, Justan Ohlphart wrote:
A blowout on a RV could cost upwards of $20000<
Gee, I put new "shoes" on my Toyota truck and those four tires, premium
tires, ran me about $850.00 last year. :)
Depends how much damage tire coming apart causes. My last two truck tires >were Michelin Defenders LT and $385+ tax each.
Keyser Söze <KeyserSöze@whitehouse.com> wrote:
On 6/2/22 2:20 PM, Justan Ohlphart wrote:
A blowout on a RV could cost upwards of $20000<
Gee, I put new "shoes" on my Toyota truck and those four tires, premium
tires, ran me about $850.00 last year. :)
Depends how much damage tire coming apart causes. My last two truck tires were Michelin Defenders LT and $385+ tax each.
25C here today under beautiful bright sunny skies and a pleasant breeze.Drove downtown which seemed quite busy. Adventure of the Seas docked at Pier 21 probably accounted for a lot of the bustle. Those passengers sure lucked out weather wise.Soon betime for camping. Took my popup trailer over to the guy who MVIs my trailers and told him that the brakes didn't work even after I installed a brake controller. He found a problem with a severed wire to the electric magnet and had me run around looking
On 6/3/22 10:29 AM, Justan Ohlphart wrote:time for camping. Took my popup trailer over to the guy who MVIs my trailers and told him that the brakes didn't work even after I installed a brake controller. He found a problem with a severed wire to the electric magnet and had me run around looking
True North <prince...@gmail.com> Wrote in message:r
25C here today under beautiful bright sunny skies and a pleasant breeze.Drove downtown which seemed quite busy. Adventure of the Seas docked at Pier 21 probably accounted for a lot of the bustle. Those passengers sure lucked out weather wise.Soon be
UNFAMILIAR TERM MVI?Motor Vehicle Inspection, I'd bet.
--
* Lock up Trump and his family of grifters. *
True North <princecraft49@gmail.com> Wrote in message:rtime for camping. Took my popup trailer over to the guy who MVIs my trailers and told him that the brakes didn't work even after I installed a brake controller. He found a problem with a severed wire to the electric magnet and had me run around looking
25C here today under beautiful bright sunny skies and a pleasant breeze.Drove downtown which seemed quite busy. Adventure of the Seas docked at Pier 21 probably accounted for a lot of the bustle. Those passengers sure lucked out weather wise.Soon be
UNFAMILIAR TERM MVI?
True North <prince...@gmail.com> Wrote in message:rtime for camping. Took my popup trailer over to the guy who MVIs my trailers and told him that the brakes didn't work even after I installed a brake controller. He found a problem with a severed wire to the electric magnet and had me run around looking
25C here today under beautiful bright sunny skies and a pleasant breeze.Drove downtown which seemed quite busy. Adventure of the Seas docked at Pier 21 probably accounted for a lot of the bustle. Those passengers sure lucked out weather wise.Soon be
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On Friday, 3 June 2022 at 11:58:41 UTC-3, Keyser Söze wrote:> On 6/3/22 10:29 AM, Justan Ohlphart wrote: > > True North <prince...@gmail.com> Wrote in message:r > >> 25C here today under beautiful bright sunny skies and a pleasant breeze.Drove downtownwhich seemed quite busy. Adventure of the Seas docked at Pier 21 probably accounted for a lot of the bustle. Those passengers sure lucked out weather wise.Soon be time for camping. Took my popup trailer over to the guy who MVIs my trailers and told him
True North <prince...@gmail.com> Wrote in message:rdowntown which seemed quite busy. Adventure of the Seas docked at Pier 21 probably accounted for a lot of the bustle. Those passengers sure lucked out weather wise.Soon be time for camping. Took my popup trailer over to the guy who MVIs my trailers and
On Friday, 3 June 2022 at 11:58:41 UTC-3, Keyser Söze wrote:> On 6/3/22 10:29 AM, Justan Ohlphart wrote: > > True North <prince...@gmail.com> Wrote in message:r > >> 25C here today under beautiful bright sunny skies and a pleasant breeze.Drove
Sorry Donnie. I dont speak kanadian gibberish. Why would you want
to have a MVI inspection done on trailers? Can't you even
maintain your trailers yourself?
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On Friday, 3 June 2022 at 11:58:41 UTC-3, Keyser Söze wrote:time for camping. Took my popup trailer over to the guy who MVIs my trailers and told him that the brakes didn't work even after I installed a brake controller. He found a problem with a severed wire to the electric magnet and had me run around looking
On 6/3/22 10:29 AM, Justan Ohlphart wrote:
True North <prince...@gmail.com> Wrote in message:r
25C here today under beautiful bright sunny skies and a pleasant breeze.Drove downtown which seemed quite busy. Adventure of the Seas docked at Pier 21 probably accounted for a lot of the bustle. Those passengers sure lucked out weather wise.Soon be
Motor Vehicle Inspection, I'd bet.
UNFAMILIAR TERM MVI?
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* Lock up Trump and his family of grifters. *
Bingo....can you pass along some common sense to Justin?
On 6/3/22 11:11 AM, True North wrote:be time for camping. Took my popup trailer over to the guy who MVIs my trailers and told him that the brakes didn't work even after I installed a brake controller. He found a problem with a severed wire to the electric magnet and had me run around
On Friday, 3 June 2022 at 11:58:41 UTC-3, Keyser Söze wrote:
On 6/3/22 10:29 AM, Justan Ohlphart wrote:
True North <prince...@gmail.com> Wrote in message:r
25C here today under beautiful bright sunny skies and a pleasant breeze.Drove downtown which seemed quite busy. Adventure of the Seas docked at Pier 21 probably accounted for a lot of the bustle. Those passengers sure lucked out weather wise.Soon
Motor Vehicle Inspection, I'd bet.
UNFAMILIAR TERM MVI?
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* Lock up Trump and his family of grifters. *
Bingo....can you pass along some common sense to Justin?I doubt anyone can do that...he is a complete intellectual cipher. I
skip over 99% of his posts.
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On Friday, 3 June 2022 at 14:26:06 UTC-3, Justan Ohlphart wrote:> True North <prince...@gmail.com> Wrote in message:r> > On Friday, 3 June 2022 at 11:58:41 UTC-3, Keyser Söze wrote:> On 6/3/22 10:29 AM, Justan Ohlphart wrote: > > True North <prince...@gmail.com> Wrote in message:r > >> 25C here today under beautiful bright sunny skies and a pleasant breeze.Drove downtown which seemed quite busy. Adventure of the Seas docked at Pier 21 probably accounted for a lot of the bustle. Those passengers sure
John H <jherring@cox.net> Wrote in message:rmessage:r>> On Wed, 01 Jun 2022 22:34:53 -0400, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:>On Wed, 01 Jun 2022 16:30:36 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net> wrote:>>>On Wed, 01 Jun 2022 12:18:28 -0400, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:>>>>>On Wed, 1 Jun 2022 09:40:00 -0400 (EDT),
On Thu, 2 Jun 2022 10:37:22 -0400 (EDT), Justan Ohlphart<me@yourservice.com> wrote:>John H <jherring@cox.net> Wrote in message:r>> On Thu, 2 Jun 2022 07:01:55 -0400 (EDT), Justan Ohlphart<me@yourservice.com> wrote:>John H <jherring@cox.net> Wrote in
accounted for a lot of the bustle. Those passengers sure lucked out weather wise.>>>Soon be time for camping. Took my popup trailerover>to the guy who>> MVIs my trailers and told him that the brakes didn't work even after>>I installed a brakecontroller. He founda>problem with a severed>>wire to the electric magnet and had me run around looking for a>>replacement. Couldn't find the magnet only, they sell a kit for the 7">>brakes including a backing plate, new shoes and the magnet. Then he>>
'check engine' light and a 'Engine Power Reduced'>>notice. But, the truck was maintaining the 63mph set speed with no>>problem, so I>figured I was OK. The OBD-II showed a mass air volume>>sensor being bad. >>>>My mechanic told me I could make it homewith no damage,>so I kept>>going. Then I hit a hill. The speed started dropping and the trans>>began downshifting. At about 45mph I pulled off to the shoulder and>>continued, with the flashers going. Once I got to the top of the hill,>>the engine got me
After sitting on the side>>of the road for 3 1/2 hours, I dicided to change the damn tire myself.>>Now I'm saving money aftercancelling>the Good Sam shit.>>>>We're going to replace the 'China Bombs' with Goodyear Endurance>>tires. After years ofFacebook RV groups,>I've yet to hear of any>>problems with those. Hopefull they'll go on tomorrow.>>>>It pays to use the rigs occasionally. When I went to pick it up in>>March, the levelling system wasn't working. Battery was charged and>>installed, but
a real nice house in the mountains for about $200 a day and>didn't have to haul it anywhere or pay extra to park it and supply>the>utilities. ;)>>https://gfretwell.com/ftp/2022%20georgia%20house.jpg>>Deuce had a real good time playing in the creek. Hecaught a>nice>trout but we let it go. >https://gfretwell.com/ftp/Deuce%20in%20creek%20Ga%2022.jpgSomeone else's cooties.Both our dogs loved the creek under Natural Bridge.>>>>>>>>At least he didnt have to sardine himself into an airplane to get>>>> there.
Only you and Harry would consider those jumps to be>>'a little extra'!>>Compared to the total cost of our average vacation an extra grand is>worth it. I don't want to arrive in a bad mood. There are tricks to>lower that price a bitPay a little extra and you are not sardined into a plane. >>>>What to you is a 'little extra' may not seem like such to a normal,>>middle-class individual.>>>>From Priceline to Seattle, economy is $672, premium economy is $1316,>>Business is $1779.
too. You really need to book early and see what>you can do. Some times it is much cheaper to buy a "Y" ticket (full>price coach)>then buy the upgrade. You need to get in early tho. They>don't have many of those upgrades. Same with "points" upgrades.There>arealso>differences in price based on routes and times. >I guess it is just what is important to you. I live pretty cheap but I>don't mind paying for not to be shipped like cargo on a plane. >>A guy with a hundred fifty grand in an RV/tow vehicle
The glass part yes. I'm not sure aboutThe CAS relocate.
On 6/2/22 2:20 PM, Justan Ohlphart wrote:
A blowout on a RV could cost upwards of $20000<
Gee, I put new "shoes" on my Toyota truck and those four tires, premium >tires, ran me about $850.00 last year. :)
On Fri, 3 Jun 2022 01:51:23 -0000 (UTC), Bill ><califbill9998remove8@gmail.com> wrote:
Keyser Söze <KeyserSöze@whitehouse.com> wrote:Tires for my Honda are $250 each
On 6/2/22 2:20 PM, Justan Ohlphart wrote:
A blowout on a RV could cost upwards of $20000<
Gee, I put new "shoes" on my Toyota truck and those four tires, premium
tires, ran me about $850.00 last year. :)
Depends how much damage tire coming apart causes. My last two truck tires >>were Michelin Defenders LT and $385+ tax each.
On Thu, 2 Jun 2022 17:52:31 -0400, Keyser Söze
<KeyserSöze@whitehouse.com> wrote:
On 6/2/22 4:17 PM, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:
On Thu, 2 Jun 2022 11:27:59 -0400, Keyser Söze
<KeyserSöze@whitehouse.com> wrote:
On 6/2/22 9:42 AM, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:
On Thu, 2 Jun 2022 08:29:17 -0400, Keyser Söze
<KeyserSöze@whitehouse.com> wrote:
On 6/1/22 10:09 PM, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:
On Wed, 01 Jun 2022 16:12:00 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net> wrote: >>>>>>>
On Wed, 1 Jun 2022 08:50:40 -0400, Keyser Söze
<KeyserSöze@whitehouse.com> wrote:
On 5/31/22 3:50 PM, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:
On Tue, 31 May 2022 06:22:12 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net> wrote: >>>>>>>>>>
On Sun, 29 May 2022 15:30:27 -0700 (PDT), True North
<princecraft49@gmail.com> wrote:
25C here today under beautiful bright sunny skies and a pleasant breeze.MVIs my trailers and told him that the brakes didn't work even after
Drove downtown which seemed quite busy. Adventure of the Seas docked at Pier 21 probably accounted for a lot of the bustle. Those passengers sure lucked out weather wise.
Soon be time for camping. Took my popup trailer over to the guy who
I installed a brake controller. He found a problem with a severed >>>>>>>>>>> wire to the electric magnet and had me run around looking for a >>>>>>>>>>> replacement. Couldn't find the magnet only, they sell a kit for the 7"
brakes including a backing plate, new shoes and the magnet. Then he
tells me he noticed cracks in the original tires so I had to replace
those. He had to get my camper off his lift so I go back on Tuesday
with all parts required. Next time I'll replace the brake kits myself.
So all told I put about a grand into the camper. Guess I'd better >>>>>>>>>>> start getting more use out of it.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++
We've had ours out for four trips so far this year. The longest was to
Gettysburg for 11 days. On the last trip, about 200 miles down the >>>>>>>>>>> road, I got a 'check engine' light and a 'Engine Power Reduced' >>>>>>>>>>> notice. But, the truck was maintaining the 63mph set speed with no >>>>>>>>>>> problem, so I figured I was OK. The OBD-II showed a mass air volume >>>>>>>>>>> sensor being bad.
My mechanic told me I could make it home with no damage, so I kept >>>>>>>>>>> going. Then I hit a hill. The speed started dropping and the trans >>>>>>>>>>> began downshifting. At about 45mph I pulled off to the shoulder and >>>>>>>>>>> continued, with the flashers going. Once I got to the top of the hill,
the engine got me back up to 62mph.
This continued until I hit the steep hill on I-66 east of Front Royal.
That time the speed got down to 12mph with the trans in 1st gear, and
I still had about 50 yards to go! Luckily the truck pulled the rig >>>>>>>>>>> over the hill. But then, when the sweating finally stopped, my TPMS >>>>>>>>>>> started squealing. My wife start panicking, yelling, "70, 65, 59, 50!"
The right rear trailer tire had gone flat! No sweat, I had both Good
Sam and USAA Roadside Assistance insurance. After sitting on the side
of the road for 3 1/2 hours, I dicided to change the damn tire myself.
Now I'm saving money after cancelling the Good Sam shit. >>>>>>>>>>>
We're going to replace the 'China Bombs' with Goodyear Endurance >>>>>>>>>>> tires. After years of Facebook RV groups, I've yet to hear of any >>>>>>>>>>> problems with those. Hopefull they'll go on tomorrow.
It pays to use the rigs occasionally. When I went to pick it up in >>>>>>>>>>> March, the levelling system wasn't working. Battery was charged and >>>>>>>>>>> installed, but the system was telling me there was an electrical >>>>>>>>>>> problem. After several hours of trying to solve the problem, I called
Lippert, the manufacturer. Got a nice young guy who talked me through
some troubleshooting for about an hour. Luckily, I had a voltmeter >>>>>>>>>>> with me. WE finally got the problem isolated to a wiring harness from
the touch pad to the control box. He sent me a new one for $61. When I
took out the old one I saw where a mouse had chewed on the cable. >>>>>>>>>>>
Oh well.
We rented a real nice house in the mountains for about $200 a day and
didn't have to haul it anywhere or pay extra to park it and supply the
utilities. ;)
https://gfretwell.com/ftp/2022%20georgia%20house.jpg
Deuce had a real good time playing in the creek. He caught a nice >>>>>>>>>> trout but we let it go.
https://gfretwell.com/ftp/Deuce%20in%20creek%20Ga%2022.jpg >>>>>>>>>>
I won't get a thrill out of driving long distances towing a camper. Like
you, we prefer renting a nice place that includes all the amenities. If
we go to Hilton Head for a week or two, we rent a condo that's right on
the beach and includes a gorgeous pool. We get 23 to 25 mpg
in the pickup and 35+ mpg in the Toyota sedan. For that trip, we usually
split it in half and stay in a nice hotel off I-95.
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* Lock up Trump and his family of grifters. *
If we go to Myrtle Beach for a week, we stay in our 36 ft trailer in a >>>>>>>> campground right on the beach and includes a glorious pool. And, we >>>>>>>> don't have to worry about bed bugs or other peoples cooties.
I don't worry about mileage.
What kind of "no tell" motels do you stay at?
Herring? Buggy ones? :)
Up and down I-95, we've had good experiences with Hampton Inns. Most are >>>>>> modern, convenient to the roadway, clean, safe parking, and have a >>>>>> decent food bar. And important, they are close to our favorite breakfast >>>>>> joint, Waffle House! We usually make it to somewhere in South Carolina >>>>>> when heading south before stopping for the night.
There is an "Awful" House near everything in the south ;)
When I was driving I-95 I always did it in one nut.
We go up through the mountains these days and stop for several days
(or a week) on the way. The trip is better than the destination.
25-30 years ago, we'd drive straight through from the DC area to Jax to >>>> visit relatives, but there's no urgency to do that anymore, so we stop >>>> about halfway. If "K" is going to the winter union meetings in the
Miami-Fort Lauderdale area, she flies into Fort Lauderdale (much less
congested) and UBERs from the airport to the meeting hotel...doesn't
even bother with a rental car. If the meeting is in NYC or Boston, hell, >>>> I'll drive her up there just to keep her company. Easy drive.
You know how I feel about trains but if I was going north up the east
coast from DC I would take the Acela. Driving sucks and flying is
ridiculous.
Jacksonville is just an overnight drive from DC. I used to leave
Clinton about 2230 and be in Jacksonville (A1A to 301) by sun up.
In the middle of the night, you can haul ass down 95. When I knew a
lot of truckers I could just go. I got to know a lot of them on the
Beltway at night after I rescued a couple. My fastest trip was a tad
over 14 hours from Clinton to St Pete.
I've never liked driving on I-95 at night. K's mileage allowance more
than covers our expenses to NYC or Boston and for me it is an easy
drive, and the NYC local is out on the Island,
I don't like driving in the day time. Too much traffic.
At night it is just you, your tunes and the truckers.
I am a creature of the night anyway. I worked 0000-0830 for the last
11 years I was in DC.
Same reason. No traffic.
I commuted from Clinton to Montgomery County and that Beltway traffic
was destroying my quality of life.
I loved driving home through Rock Creek Park looking at the other side >stopped with everyone frowning and I was doing 65 in an empty road
with a big smile on my face.
On Thu, 2 Jun 2022 17:52:31 -0400, Keyser Söze
<KeyserSöze@whitehouse.com> wrote:
On 6/2/22 4:17 PM, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:
On Thu, 2 Jun 2022 11:27:59 -0400, Keyser Söze
<KeyserSöze@whitehouse.com> wrote:
On 6/2/22 9:42 AM, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:
On Thu, 2 Jun 2022 08:29:17 -0400, Keyser Söze
<KeyserSöze@whitehouse.com> wrote:
On 6/1/22 10:09 PM, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:
On Wed, 01 Jun 2022 16:12:00 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net> wrote: >>>>>>>
On Wed, 1 Jun 2022 08:50:40 -0400, Keyser Söze
<KeyserSöze@whitehouse.com> wrote:
On 5/31/22 3:50 PM, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:
On Tue, 31 May 2022 06:22:12 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net> wrote: >>>>>>>>>>
On Sun, 29 May 2022 15:30:27 -0700 (PDT), True North
<princecraft49@gmail.com> wrote:
25C here today under beautiful bright sunny skies and a pleasant breeze.MVIs my trailers and told him that the brakes didn't work even after
Drove downtown which seemed quite busy. Adventure of the Seas docked at Pier 21 probably accounted for a lot of the bustle. Those passengers sure lucked out weather wise.
Soon be time for camping. Took my popup trailer over to the guy who
I installed a brake controller. He found a problem with a severed >>>>>>>>>>> wire to the electric magnet and had me run around looking for a >>>>>>>>>>> replacement. Couldn't find the magnet only, they sell a kit for the 7"
brakes including a backing plate, new shoes and the magnet. Then he
tells me he noticed cracks in the original tires so I had to replace
those. He had to get my camper off his lift so I go back on Tuesday
with all parts required. Next time I'll replace the brake kits myself.
So all told I put about a grand into the camper. Guess I'd better >>>>>>>>>>> start getting more use out of it.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++
We've had ours out for four trips so far this year. The longest was to
Gettysburg for 11 days. On the last trip, about 200 miles down the >>>>>>>>>>> road, I got a 'check engine' light and a 'Engine Power Reduced' >>>>>>>>>>> notice. But, the truck was maintaining the 63mph set speed with no >>>>>>>>>>> problem, so I figured I was OK. The OBD-II showed a mass air volume >>>>>>>>>>> sensor being bad.
My mechanic told me I could make it home with no damage, so I kept >>>>>>>>>>> going. Then I hit a hill. The speed started dropping and the trans >>>>>>>>>>> began downshifting. At about 45mph I pulled off to the shoulder and >>>>>>>>>>> continued, with the flashers going. Once I got to the top of the hill,
the engine got me back up to 62mph.
This continued until I hit the steep hill on I-66 east of Front Royal.
That time the speed got down to 12mph with the trans in 1st gear, and
I still had about 50 yards to go! Luckily the truck pulled the rig >>>>>>>>>>> over the hill. But then, when the sweating finally stopped, my TPMS >>>>>>>>>>> started squealing. My wife start panicking, yelling, "70, 65, 59, 50!"
The right rear trailer tire had gone flat! No sweat, I had both Good
Sam and USAA Roadside Assistance insurance. After sitting on the side
of the road for 3 1/2 hours, I dicided to change the damn tire myself.
Now I'm saving money after cancelling the Good Sam shit. >>>>>>>>>>>
We're going to replace the 'China Bombs' with Goodyear Endurance >>>>>>>>>>> tires. After years of Facebook RV groups, I've yet to hear of any >>>>>>>>>>> problems with those. Hopefull they'll go on tomorrow.
It pays to use the rigs occasionally. When I went to pick it up in >>>>>>>>>>> March, the levelling system wasn't working. Battery was charged and >>>>>>>>>>> installed, but the system was telling me there was an electrical >>>>>>>>>>> problem. After several hours of trying to solve the problem, I called
Lippert, the manufacturer. Got a nice young guy who talked me through
some troubleshooting for about an hour. Luckily, I had a voltmeter >>>>>>>>>>> with me. WE finally got the problem isolated to a wiring harness from
the touch pad to the control box. He sent me a new one for $61. When I
took out the old one I saw where a mouse had chewed on the cable. >>>>>>>>>>>
Oh well.
We rented a real nice house in the mountains for about $200 a day and
didn't have to haul it anywhere or pay extra to park it and supply the
utilities. ;)
https://gfretwell.com/ftp/2022%20georgia%20house.jpg
Deuce had a real good time playing in the creek. He caught a nice >>>>>>>>>> trout but we let it go.
https://gfretwell.com/ftp/Deuce%20in%20creek%20Ga%2022.jpg >>>>>>>>>>
I won't get a thrill out of driving long distances towing a camper. Like
you, we prefer renting a nice place that includes all the amenities. If
we go to Hilton Head for a week or two, we rent a condo that's right on
the beach and includes a gorgeous pool. We get 23 to 25 mpg
in the pickup and 35+ mpg in the Toyota sedan. For that trip, we usually
split it in half and stay in a nice hotel off I-95.
-- .
* Lock up Trump and his family of grifters. *
If we go to Myrtle Beach for a week, we stay in our 36 ft trailer in a >>>>>>>> campground right on the beach and includes a glorious pool. And, we >>>>>>>> don't have to worry about bed bugs or other peoples cooties.
I don't worry about mileage.
What kind of "no tell" motels do you stay at?
Herring? Buggy ones? :)
Up and down I-95, we've had good experiences with Hampton Inns. Most are >>>>>> modern, convenient to the roadway, clean, safe parking, and have a >>>>>> decent food bar. And important, they are close to our favorite breakfast >>>>>> joint, Waffle House! We usually make it to somewhere in South Carolina >>>>>> when heading south before stopping for the night.
There is an "Awful" House near everything in the south ;)
When I was driving I-95 I always did it in one nut.
We go up through the mountains these days and stop for several days
(or a week) on the way. The trip is better than the destination.
25-30 years ago, we'd drive straight through from the DC area to Jax to >>>> visit relatives, but there's no urgency to do that anymore, so we stop >>>> about halfway. If "K" is going to the winter union meetings in the
Miami-Fort Lauderdale area, she flies into Fort Lauderdale (much less
congested) and UBERs from the airport to the meeting hotel...doesn't
even bother with a rental car. If the meeting is in NYC or Boston, hell, >>>> I'll drive her up there just to keep her company. Easy drive.
You know how I feel about trains but if I was going north up the east
coast from DC I would take the Acela. Driving sucks and flying is
ridiculous.
Jacksonville is just an overnight drive from DC. I used to leave
Clinton about 2230 and be in Jacksonville (A1A to 301) by sun up.
In the middle of the night, you can haul ass down 95. When I knew a
lot of truckers I could just go. I got to know a lot of them on the
Beltway at night after I rescued a couple. My fastest trip was a tad
over 14 hours from Clinton to St Pete.
I've never liked driving on I-95 at night. K's mileage allowance more
than covers our expenses to NYC or Boston and for me it is an easy
drive, and the NYC local is out on the Island,
I don't like driving in the day time. Too much traffic.
At night it is just you, your tunes and the truckers.
I am a creature of the night anyway. I worked 0000-0830 for the last
11 years I was in DC.
Same reason. No traffic.
I commuted from Clinton to Montgomery County and that Beltway traffic
was destroying my quality of life.
I loved driving home through Rock Creek Park looking at the other side >stopped with everyone frowning and I was doing 65 in an empty road
with a big smile on my face.
On Friday, 3 June 2022 at 11:58:41 UTC-3, Keyser Söze wrote:be time for camping. Took my popup trailer over to the guy who MVIs my trailers and told him that the brakes didn't work even after I installed a brake controller. He found a problem with a severed wire to the electric magnet and had me run around
On 6/3/22 10:29 AM, Justan Ohlphart wrote:
True North <prince...@gmail.com> Wrote in message:r
25C here today under beautiful bright sunny skies and a pleasant breeze.Drove downtown which seemed quite busy. Adventure of the Seas docked at Pier 21 probably accounted for a lot of the bustle. Those passengers sure lucked out weather wise.Soon
Motor Vehicle Inspection, I'd bet.
UNFAMILIAR TERM MVI?
--
* Lock up Trump and his family of grifters. *
Bingo....can you pass along some common sense to Justin?
On Fri, 3 Jun 2022 08:11:24 -0700 (PDT), True North<princecraft49@gmail.com> wrote:>On Friday, 3 June 2022 at 11:58:41 UTC-3, Keyser Söze wrote:>> On 6/3/22 10:29 AM, Justan Ohlphart wrote: >> > True North <prince...@gmail.com> Wrote in message:r >> >>25C here today under beautiful bright sunny skies and a pleasant breeze.Drove downtown which seemed quite busy. Adventure of the Seas docked at Pier 21 probably accounted for a lot of the bustle. Those passengers sure lucked out weather wise.Soon be time
On Thu, 02 Jun 2022 20:28:42 -0400, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:>On Thu, 2 Jun 2022 17:52:31 -0400, Keyser Söze><KeyserSöze@whitehouse.com> wrote:>>>On 6/2/22 4:17 PM, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:>>> On Thu, 2 Jun 2022 11:27:59 -0400, Keyser Söze>>> <KeyserSöze@whitehouse.com> wrote:>>> >>>> On 6/2/22 9:42 AM, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:>>>>> On Thu, 2 Jun 2022 08:29:17 -0400, Keyser Söze>>>>> <KeyserSöze@whitehouse.com> wrote:>>>>>>>>>>> On 6/1/22 10:09 PM, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:>>>>>>> On Wed, 01 Jun 2022
those. He had to get my camper off his lift so I go back on Tuesday>>>>>>>>>>> with all parts required. Next time I'll replace the brake kits myself.>>>>>>>>>>> So all told I put about a grand into the camper. Guess I'd better>>>>>>>>>>> start gettingreplacement. Couldn't find the magnet only, they sell a kit for the 7">>>>>>>>>>> brakes including a backing plate, new shoes and the magnet. Then he>>>>>>>>>>> tells me he noticed cracks in the original tires so I had to replace>>>>>>>>>>>
My mechanic told me I could make it home with no damage, so I kept>>>>>>>>>>> going. Then I hit a hill. The speed started dropping and the trans>>>>>>>>>>> began downshifting. At about 45mph I pulled off to the shoulder and>>>>>>>>>>> continued, withthe flashers going. Once I got to the top of the hill,>>>>>>>>>>> the engine got me back up to 62mph.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> This continued until I hit the steep hill on I-66 east of Front Royal.>>>>>>>>>>> That time the speed got down to 12mph with the
those. Hopefull they'll go on tomorrow.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> It pays to use the rigs occasionally. When I went to pick it up in>>>>>>>>>>> March, the levelling system wasn't working. Battery was charged and>>>>>>>>>>> installed, but the system wasNow I'm saving money after cancelling the Good Sam shit.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> We're going to replace the 'China Bombs' with Goodyear Endurance>>>>>>>>>>> tires. After years of Facebook RV groups, I've yet to hear of any>>>>>>>>>>> problems with
https://gfretwell.com/ftp/2022%20georgia%20house.jpg>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Deuce had a real good time playing in the creek. He caught a nice>>>>>>>>>> trout but we let it go.>>>>>>>>>> https://gfretwell.com/ftp/Deuce%20in%20creek%20Ga%2022.jpg>>>>>>>>
I won't get a thrill out of driving
On Thu, 02 Jun 2022 20:28:42 -0400, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:
On Thu, 2 Jun 2022 17:52:31 -0400, Keyser Söze >><KeyserSöze@whitehouse.com> wrote:
On 6/2/22 4:17 PM, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:
On Thu, 2 Jun 2022 11:27:59 -0400, Keyser Söze
<KeyserSöze@whitehouse.com> wrote:
On 6/2/22 9:42 AM, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:
On Thu, 2 Jun 2022 08:29:17 -0400, Keyser Söze
<KeyserSöze@whitehouse.com> wrote:
On 6/1/22 10:09 PM, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:
On Wed, 01 Jun 2022 16:12:00 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net> wrote: >>>>>>>>
On Wed, 1 Jun 2022 08:50:40 -0400, Keyser Söze
<KeyserSöze@whitehouse.com> wrote:
On 5/31/22 3:50 PM, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:
On Tue, 31 May 2022 06:22:12 -0400, John H <jherring@cox.net> wrote:
On Sun, 29 May 2022 15:30:27 -0700 (PDT), True North
<princecraft49@gmail.com> wrote:
25C here today under beautiful bright sunny skies and a pleasant breeze.MVIs my trailers and told him that the brakes didn't work even after
Drove downtown which seemed quite busy. Adventure of the Seas docked at Pier 21 probably accounted for a lot of the bustle. Those passengers sure lucked out weather wise.
Soon be time for camping. Took my popup trailer over to the guy who
I installed a brake controller. He found a problem with a severed >>>>>>>>>>>> wire to the electric magnet and had me run around looking for a >>>>>>>>>>>> replacement. Couldn't find the magnet only, they sell a kit for the 7"
brakes including a backing plate, new shoes and the magnet. Then he
tells me he noticed cracks in the original tires so I had to replace
those. He had to get my camper off his lift so I go back on Tuesday
with all parts required. Next time I'll replace the brake kits myself.
So all told I put about a grand into the camper. Guess I'd better >>>>>>>>>>>> start getting more use out of it.
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We've had ours out for four trips so far this year. The longest was to
Gettysburg for 11 days. On the last trip, about 200 miles down the >>>>>>>>>>>> road, I got a 'check engine' light and a 'Engine Power Reduced' >>>>>>>>>>>> notice. But, the truck was maintaining the 63mph set speed with no >>>>>>>>>>>> problem, so I figured I was OK. The OBD-II showed a mass air volume
sensor being bad.
My mechanic told me I could make it home with no damage, so I kept >>>>>>>>>>>> going. Then I hit a hill. The speed started dropping and the trans >>>>>>>>>>>> began downshifting. At about 45mph I pulled off to the shoulder and
continued, with the flashers going. Once I got to the top of the hill,
the engine got me back up to 62mph.
This continued until I hit the steep hill on I-66 east of Front Royal.
That time the speed got down to 12mph with the trans in 1st gear, and
I still had about 50 yards to go! Luckily the truck pulled the rig >>>>>>>>>>>> over the hill. But then, when the sweating finally stopped, my TPMS
started squealing. My wife start panicking, yelling, "70, 65, 59, 50!"
The right rear trailer tire had gone flat! No sweat, I had both Good
Sam and USAA Roadside Assistance insurance. After sitting on the side
of the road for 3 1/2 hours, I dicided to change the damn tire myself.
Now I'm saving money after cancelling the Good Sam shit. >>>>>>>>>>>>
We're going to replace the 'China Bombs' with Goodyear Endurance >>>>>>>>>>>> tires. After years of Facebook RV groups, I've yet to hear of any >>>>>>>>>>>> problems with those. Hopefull they'll go on tomorrow.
It pays to use the rigs occasionally. When I went to pick it up in >>>>>>>>>>>> March, the levelling system wasn't working. Battery was charged and
installed, but the system was telling me there was an electrical >>>>>>>>>>>> problem. After several hours of trying to solve the problem, I called
Lippert, the manufacturer. Got a nice young guy who talked me through
some troubleshooting for about an hour. Luckily, I had a voltmeter >>>>>>>>>>>> with me. WE finally got the problem isolated to a wiring harness from
the touch pad to the control box. He sent me a new one for $61. When I
took out the old one I saw where a mouse had chewed on the cable. >>>>>>>>>>>>
Oh well.
We rented a real nice house in the mountains for about $200 a day and
didn't have to haul it anywhere or pay extra to park it and supply the
utilities. ;)
https://gfretwell.com/ftp/2022%20georgia%20house.jpg
Deuce had a real good time playing in the creek. He caught a nice >>>>>>>>>>> trout but we let it go.
https://gfretwell.com/ftp/Deuce%20in%20creek%20Ga%2022.jpg >>>>>>>>>>>
I won't get a thrill out of driving long distances towing a camper. Like
you, we prefer renting a nice place that includes all the amenities. If
we go to Hilton Head for a week or two, we rent a condo that's right on
the beach and includes a gorgeous pool. We get 23 to 25 mpg >>>>>>>>>> in the pickup and 35+ mpg in the Toyota sedan. For that trip, we usually
split it in half and stay in a nice hotel off I-95.
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* Lock up Trump and his family of grifters. *
If we go to Myrtle Beach for a week, we stay in our 36 ft trailer in a
campground right on the beach and includes a glorious pool. And, we >>>>>>>>> don't have to worry about bed bugs or other peoples cooties. >>>>>>>>>
I don't worry about mileage.
What kind of "no tell" motels do you stay at?
Herring? Buggy ones? :)
Up and down I-95, we've had good experiences with Hampton Inns. Most are
modern, convenient to the roadway, clean, safe parking, and have a >>>>>>> decent food bar. And important, they are close to our favorite breakfast
joint, Waffle House! We usually make it to somewhere in South Carolina >>>>>>> when heading south before stopping for the night.
There is an "Awful" House near everything in the south ;)
When I was driving I-95 I always did it in one nut.
We go up through the mountains these days and stop for several days >>>>>> (or a week) on the way. The trip is better than the destination.
25-30 years ago, we'd drive straight through from the DC area to Jax to >>>>> visit relatives, but there's no urgency to do that anymore, so we stop >>>>> about halfway. If "K" is going to the winter union meetings in the
Miami-Fort Lauderdale area, she flies into Fort Lauderdale (much less >>>>> congested) and UBERs from the airport to the meeting hotel...doesn't >>>>> even bother with a rental car. If the meeting is in NYC or Boston, hell, >>>>> I'll drive her up there just to keep her company. Easy drive.
You know how I feel about trains but if I was going north up the east
coast from DC I would take the Acela. Driving sucks and flying is
ridiculous.
Jacksonville is just an overnight drive from DC. I used to leave
Clinton about 2230 and be in Jacksonville (A1A to 301) by sun up.
In the middle of the night, you can haul ass down 95. When I knew a
lot of truckers I could just go. I got to know a lot of them on the
Beltway at night after I rescued a couple. My fastest trip was a tad
over 14 hours from Clinton to St Pete.
I've never liked driving on I-95 at night. K's mileage allowance more >>>than covers our expenses to NYC or Boston and for me it is an easy
drive, and the NYC local is out on the Island,
I don't like driving in the day time. Too much traffic.
At night it is just you, your tunes and the truckers.
I am a creature of the night anyway. I worked 0000-0830 for the last
11 years I was in DC.
Same reason. No traffic.
I commuted from Clinton to Montgomery County and that Beltway traffic
was destroying my quality of life.
I loved driving home through Rock Creek Park looking at the other side >>stopped with everyone frowning and I was doing 65 in an empty road
with a big smile on my face.
I should have said I used to much rather drive at night. My night
vision isn't what it used to be. I quit nighttime motorcycle riding
about 10 years ago.
On Fri, 03 Jun 2022 01:43:07 -0400, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:
On Fri, 3 Jun 2022 01:51:23 -0000 (UTC), Bill >><califbill9998remove8@gmail.com> wrote:
Keyser Söze <KeyserSöze@whitehouse.com> wrote:Tires for my Honda are $250 each
On 6/2/22 2:20 PM, Justan Ohlphart wrote:
A blowout on a RV could cost upwards of $20000<
Gee, I put new "shoes" on my Toyota truck and those four tires, premium >>>> tires, ran me about $850.00 last year. :)
Depends how much damage tire coming apart causes. My last two truck tires >>>were Michelin Defenders LT and $385+ tax each.
Holy Shit! My SIL needed tires for her Acura. She said they cost
upwards of $300 each. I looked and saw the ones on the car were
V-rated. When I asked, she admitted she didn't do much driving at
149mph. Dropping down in the speed ratings saved over $100/tire, and
she can still cruise all day at 120mph.
your tunes and the truckers. >I am a creature of the night anyway. I worked 0000-0830 for the last>11 years I was in DC. >Same reason. No traffic. >I commuted from Clinton to Montgomery County and that Beltway traffic>was destroying my quality of life. >I loved driving home through Rock Creek Park looking at the other side>stopped with everyone frowning and I was doing 65 in an empty road>with a big smile on my face. I'm with you, I'd much rather drive at night.
Not me. I was tooling down 95 in SC one night when I ran over an
alligator. It tore up my mud flap.
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