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Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 11-16-2023, 02:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 365
Posted By rk911
Step ladder? We carried a small one as...

Step ladder? We carried a small one as occasionally the ground behind a back-in site was lower than the site.
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 11-08-2023, 06:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 731
Posted By rk911
You might want to stop by the Pony Express Museum...

You might want to stop by the Pony Express Museum in St. Joseph.
pony express museum
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 07-28-2023, 09:07 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,874
Posted By rk911
yup. we'd break camp around 10, drive till...

yup. we'd break camp around 10, drive till noon'ish...stop for an hour to have lunch, fuel, etc. then drive till 3 and stop for anywhere from 1-day to 2-weeks. i hope you enjoy it as much as we...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 07-28-2023, 07:50 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,874
Posted By rk911
yup...been there, done that. we retired early at...

yup...been there, done that. we retired early at 55 and at that point started doing 4-hr driving days...maybe 200-250 mi...tops!
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 07-28-2023, 05:37 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,874
Posted By rk911
your time line seems ok but understand that a...

your time line seems ok but understand that a 500-mi day likely means 10-hrs of actual driving not including stops for gas, meals, traffic, etc. in reality you're likely looking at a 12-hr day x...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 03-24-2023, 07:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 801
Posted By rk911
check out Isleta Lakes RV Park. Off I-25 about...

check out Isleta Lakes RV Park. Off I-25 about 10-miles south of I-40. Mostly spacious pull-thrus, some baxk-ins, 50-amp FHU, satellite dish friendly. two fishing lakes ($) surrounded by a 1.5-mi...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 01-20-2023, 02:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 753
Posted By rk911
i initially thought you meant boondocking in wide...

i initially thought you meant boondocking in wide open spaces.

as for over night parking at wally, truck stops, CB, etc the first “rule” is always ask permission first! never assume ONP is...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 08-01-2022, 09:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,658
Posted By rk911
watching this.

watching this.
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 07-11-2022, 03:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,664
Posted By rk911
your options for independent wifi are limited....

your options for independent wifi are limited. easiest is to use your cellphone or tablet as a 'hotpot' but that can get expensive fast and you'll need to be in range of a cell tower. we have a...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 06-24-2022, 07:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,223
Posted By rk911
simple things first...didja remember to switch...

simple things first...didja remember to switch the fill valve FROM fill TO city water?
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 06-24-2022, 03:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,223
Posted By rk911
didja remember to switch the fill valve FROM fill...

didja remember to switch the fill valve FROM fill TO city water?
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 05-25-2022, 05:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 829
Posted By rk911
we've had our MH policy with State Farm since...

we've had our MH policy with State Farm since 1986. if you're NOT fulltiming I suggest you add them to your list.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 05-08-2022, 01:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 889
Posted By rk911
sure. stop by Home Depot, Menards or anywhere...

sure. stop by Home Depot, Menards or anywhere that sells TV antenna cable and accessories and pick up a couple of F-Connector push-on adapters. You'll screw the adapter onto the end(s) of the cable...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 04-27-2022, 12:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 963
Posted By rk911
certainly no expert, here but I suspect that...

certainly no expert, here but I suspect that unless you declare the MH a business asset you're going to be limited to the IRS guideline of $0.54 p/m. if she was using a very fuel efficient vehicle...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 04-20-2022, 11:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,033
Posted By rk911
ok...was thinking you might have a manual. on...

ok...was thinking you might have a manual. on manual awnings you could extend the arms to raise the height once the awning was extended out. good luck getting it adjusted.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 04-20-2022, 07:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,033
Posted By rk911
electric or manually opened?

electric or manually opened?
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 03-12-2022, 03:23 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,094
Posted By rk911
safe trip. whereabouts in AZ and from where did...

safe trip. whereabouts in AZ and from where did you leave? are you expecting weight-related issues?
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 02-26-2022, 08:21 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 8,234
Posted By rk911
ah, that's a different story. we may be at the...

ah, that's a different story. we may be at the end of our RV adventure this year mostly due to my wife's mobility issues. if we hang it up we will have had 35-seasons under our belt and thousands...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 02-11-2022, 03:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,909
Posted By rk911
do you have an account with Sirius?

do you have an account with Sirius?
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 02-09-2022, 06:40 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 8,234
Posted By rk911
no. well, of course there would be a theoretical...

no. well, of course there would be a theoretical limit but our national economy would be in the toilet when that happens so we'd all have much bigger problems to deal with. in the real world the...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 01-31-2022, 03:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,754
Posted By rk911
you might check to see if your local waste water...

you might check to see if your local waste water treatment plant allows RVs to dump. Ours does and it's very convenient for us (and cheap...$5).
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 12-22-2021, 06:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 552
Posted By rk911
yup. had 7-windows done about 10-yrs ago by...

yup. had 7-windows done about 10-yrs ago by Suncoast Designers in Hudson, FL. at the time they were the only outfit fixing or replacimg foggy windows. now there are several outfits providing that...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 11-22-2021, 02:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 823
Posted By rk911
only thing I can think of is doing do might...

only thing I can think of is doing do might damage the house battery(ies) IF the charger does not have a 3rd stage for floating.
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 10-28-2021, 07:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 783
Posted By rk911
try looking up the make and model number of the...

try looking up the make and model number of the screen and see if it is a touch type.
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 10-28-2021, 06:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 783
Posted By rk911
two immediate thoughts... - are you sure the...

two immediate thoughts...

- are you sure the screen is a touch type
- have you tried cleaning the screen?
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-15-2021, 03:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 701
Posted By rk911
https://www.lichtsinn.com/?utm_source=Google-Place...

https://www.lichtsinn.com/?utm_source=Google-Places&utm_medium=Google-Places-Clicks&utm_campaign=Google-Places-Organic
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-15-2021, 02:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 554
Posted By rk911
depends on what type of batteries and...

depends on what type of batteries and charger/converter you have.

- lead acid with a "dumb" charger: i always removed the batts and put them on a trickle charger in the garage where it was...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-05-2021, 10:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,251
Posted By rk911
all of our engine/chassis work is done by an...

all of our engine/chassis work is done by an independent shop that caters to trucks, buses and motorhomes. you might search your area for a shop like that.
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 09-22-2021, 10:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,376
Posted By rk911
likely not.

likely not.
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 09-22-2021, 08:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,376
Posted By rk911
more information is needed..make/model of dish...

more information is needed..make/model of dish and inside equipment but n general the rooftop dish is likely sat. tv only...DirecTV, Dish Network or, if the owners who did the install were canadians,...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-18-2021, 06:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,319
Posted By rk911
our first MH had exposed pull handles.

our first MH had exposed pull handles.
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 08-17-2021, 03:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 554
Posted By rk911
Flying J Anomalies

We’ve just about completed a XC trip on I-80 from Sacramento to suburban Chicago. the last leg will be from Davenport IA either tomorrow or the day after.

we usually gas up at Flying J because...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-14-2021, 02:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,319
Posted By rk911
if the handle screws on to the rod you might try...

if the handle screws on to the rod you might try removing it. just don't loose it. also you might get one of those battery operated motion detection lights. mount it so it's aimed at the area.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-09-2021, 10:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 747
Posted By rk911
try Colaw RV Salvage in Carthage, MO

try Colaw RV Salvage in Carthage, MO
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-08-2021, 07:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 474
Posted By rk911
i'm reluctant to try and force them off...they...

i'm reluctant to try and force them off...they seem solidly attached. i've been wondering about the little holes on either end. they're certainly not decorative which leaves a manufacturing error...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-08-2021, 06:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 474
Posted By rk911
hmmm. OK, so the end caps are just held on by...

hmmm. OK, so the end caps are just held on by friction?
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-08-2021, 02:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 474
Posted By rk911
Need To Re-Tension Window Shade Above Entry Door

2016 Itasca Suncruiser 38Q. Entry door window shade has lost tension and won’t retract. I have removed the shade from the wall but don’t understand how to access the tension mechanism. how do I...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 07-26-2021, 11:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 947
Posted By rk911
suggest you remove the batteries and have them...

suggest you remove the batteries and have them load tested. or...disconnect all cables from the batteries and connect a standard automotive battery charger to each, one at a time, and see if they...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 07-14-2021, 08:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 977
Posted By rk911
your absolute best bet is to leave the RV at the...

your absolute best bet is to leave the RV at the campground and either ride in your friend's jeep or rent a suitable vehicle in Rapid City for the duration.

the Needles Highway is a definite...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 07-11-2021, 07:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 519
Posted By rk911
tech support: 1 (800) 537-1885 main...

tech support: 1 (800) 537-1885
main switchboard: (641) 585-6936

from their website
https://www.winnebagoind.com/contact
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 07-06-2021, 06:38 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,582
Posted By rk911
we used that method for many years when we...

we used that method for many years when we wintered in AZ but we tired of the perpetual interior darkness and taking down and putting up the foil was a PITA. we looked at all of the exterior...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 07-06-2021, 06:09 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,582
Posted By rk911
yup. Magneshade. https://magneshade.com cuts...

yup. Magneshade. https://magneshade.com
cuts down 90%+ of the radiated heat.
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 07-03-2021, 03:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 736
Posted By rk911
can’t help with that. we don’t have an extrrior...

can’t help with that. we don’t have an extrrior tv. sorry.
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 06-29-2021, 03:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 736
Posted By rk911
the bedroom tv mount likely has a lock on it....

the bedroom tv mount likely has a lock on it. look for a strap or a hinge release.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 06-24-2021, 05:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,371
Posted By rk911
what vehicle do you want to dolly? not every...

what vehicle do you want to dolly? not every vehicle can be dollied.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 06-16-2021, 11:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 488
Posted By rk911
open. open the door, spread the wings (legs)...

open.

open the door, spread the wings (legs) and slip the retaining clip over the lip of the stereo opening.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 06-16-2021, 08:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 488
Posted By rk911
precisely.

precisely.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 05-24-2021, 10:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,263
Posted By rk911
we HAD a 35U on the ford chassis. we traded it...

we HAD a 35U on the ford chassis. we traded it in on a '16 Suncruiser 38Q i wish we had never made the trade. we had very little trouble with the 35U. VERY livable floor plan. the 38Q has been...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 05-07-2021, 06:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 622
Posted By rk911
This ^

This ^
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-01-2021, 07:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 681
Posted By rk911
agree. a place to tie the dog's leash.

agree. a place to tie the dog's leash.
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