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Forum: Off Topic Yesterday, 09:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 206
Posted By richp
I've had both done, one in my mid 60s and the...

I've had both done, one in my mid 60s and the other in my mid 70s. My wife and several friends have had them replaced as well.

Each of us had somewhat different experiences. But based on the...
Forum: General Motorhome Discussion 04-19-2024, 03:27 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,316
Posted By richp
More broadly, if generation and transmission...

More broadly, if generation and transmission capabilities do not keep up with EV adoption rates, the law of supply and demand will begin to pinch every consumer of electricity in some way -- not just...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 03-16-2024, 05:51 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,775
Posted By richp
I've been very happy with our Falkens, and in...

I've been very happy with our Falkens, and in fact Subaru is putting them on many of their new cars these days.
Forum: Cedar Creek 03-05-2024, 06:38 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 304
Posted By richp
The best investment I ever made was a watering...

The best investment I ever made was a watering system to make it simple to top off my Trojan batteries and extend their lives.
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 02-05-2024, 07:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 349
Posted By richp
There are tilt frames that will go right/left,...

There are tilt frames that will go right/left, but I'm not aware of any of that will tilt in four directions. So yes, that can be a problem on some sites.

But in any case, I'm 77 years old, and...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 02-05-2024, 03:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 349
Posted By richp
My 2015 Silverback has four 150 w panels mounted...

My 2015 Silverback has four 150 w panels mounted by directly bolting the brackets through the 3/8" plywood roof. I know the conventional wisdom is to try to get into the aluminum underneath. But in...
Forum: Slide Outs 01-23-2024, 02:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 423
Posted By richp
I had two slide floors replaced by Orvan at Amish...

I had two slide floors replaced by Orvan at Amish Family RV, and was very satisfied with the outcome and pricing.



It's not a happy day when you discover floor rot. But my view is that if you...
Forum: Slide Outs 12-10-2023, 11:37 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 365
Posted By richp
My 2015 Silverback has that indoor switch, next...

My 2015 Silverback has that indoor switch, next to the main slide switch.
Forum: Slide Outs 12-06-2023, 07:32 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 465
Posted By richp
Have you checked the level of the hydraulic fluid...

Have you checked the level of the hydraulic fluid in the reservoir?
Forum: General Travel Trailer & Fifth Wheel Discussion 11-20-2023, 08:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 778
Posted By richp
Make sure you have the proper truck to tow it...

Make sure you have the proper truck to tow it safely.
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 11-20-2023, 11:28 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,883
Posted By richp
You have to think as this as an integrated...

You have to think as this as an integrated system, that works towards supplying your estimated needs.


If you compile a realistic total of your average daily amp needs, and compare it with 50%...
Forum: At the Cookout 11-17-2023, 01:51 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,591
Posted By richp
I have a similar story from my Boy Scout days. ...

I have a similar story from my Boy Scout days.

Winter camping. Cabin with cast iron stove. Leader puts a huge can of baked beans in the oven with no hole.

After a suitable interval, can...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 08-26-2023, 08:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 494
Posted By richp
Fixing my bad stabilizer motor was a simple,...

Fixing my bad stabilizer motor was a simple, relatively inexpensive rebuild at a local shop. Depending on how damaged yours is, that might be a backup option.
Forum: Eastern USA 08-14-2023, 07:14 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,865
Posted By richp
There is a great, small, municipal park right on...

There is a great, small, municipal park right on Lake Superior in Ontanogan, MI.
Forum: Slide Outs 07-27-2023, 10:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 756
Posted By richp
Amish Family RV Praise

Many weeks back, I posted about my rotten slide floors and mention that I was going to get Amish Family RV to handle the work. In my estimation, no dealer here in Northern Illinois could be depended...
Forum: Flagstaff 07-17-2023, 01:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 971
Posted By richp
My slide floor rot began with a hard-to-see 2"...

My slide floor rot began with a hard-to-see 2" slit in the barrier that came from under the slide and wrapped up under the side of the slide. It was exactly at the right angle turn on the innermost...
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 06-20-2023, 12:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 678
Posted By richp
Over the years, a lot of posts here have...

Over the years, a lot of posts here have highlighted the importance of the antenna in getting decent reception. What do you have?
Forum: Dollars & Cents 06-16-2023, 06:50 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 834
Posted By richp
Travel Observations

So yesterday I was driving from Northern Illinois to Topeka, Indiana to drop off my rig at Amish Family RV.

The last time I made this trip, there were large numbers of RVs in the staging areas of...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 06-12-2023, 09:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 704
Posted By richp
Tens of thousands of miles towing fivers with...

Tens of thousands of miles towing fivers with three totally stock Dmax exhausts, and never had a problem
Forum: On the Road | Travel Chat 06-11-2023, 02:49 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,156
Posted By richp
My local dealer's lot is more full than I have...

My local dealer's lot is more full than I have ever seen it. And they have stopped renting storage on the back lot to gain more space, apparently for the stock that's backing up.
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 06-04-2023, 09:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,187
Posted By richp
Mine is secured to the bumper with a heavy duty...

Mine is secured to the bumper with a heavy duty cable and lock also. If my U-bolts failed like that, the tire would bounce along behind the trailer as long as the bumper didn't let go as well, or the...
Forum: Truck Camper Discussions 06-02-2023, 03:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,104
Posted By richp
Get ready for a battle, sad to say. The time that...

Get ready for a battle, sad to say. The time that has passed, and the obvious significant problems you have described, mean that every other party involved here will do their best to evade...
Forum: Slide Outs 05-27-2023, 03:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 637
Posted By richp
Well sadly, there is rot in the inner corner of...

Well sadly, there is rot in the inner corner of the floor; nothing soft inside so far, fortunately. There's a very suspicious 3" crack or tear in the black under wrap material (where it bends up to...
Forum: Slide Outs 05-24-2023, 07:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 637
Posted By richp
Something to keep an eye on

All it takes is one little screw working its way loose in the wrong place.

Went to close the slide, and the protruding head of the screw jammed on the surrounding frame.
Forum: Off Topic 05-23-2023, 06:55 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 7,251
Posted By richp
Well the fact that EVs do not pay motor fuel...

Well the fact that EVs do not pay motor fuel taxes means that the government has to get money for road maintenance purposes from some source.

I think it quite understandable that increased...
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