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Forum: Berkshire 08-31-2018, 05:23 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 13,395
Posted By bop11
I do it just like this except on the departure...

I do it just like this except on the departure procedure after hooking up I retract the legs until they’re about 2” off the ground then I do a pull test. Then I fully retract the legs, pull the...
Forum: On the Road | Travel Chat 07-19-2018, 10:16 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,256
Posted By bop11
Our bucket list is a perpetual list that keeps...

Our bucket list is a perpetual list that keeps growing every time my mind starts to wander and I pull out an Atlas and start thumbing thru it like a best seller novel. LOL!
Back during my working...
Forum: Western USA 05-29-2018, 06:25 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,163
Posted By bop11
Hi Jim bob. Sounds like you’re laying down some...

Hi Jim bob. Sounds like you’re laying down some plans for a real nice trip!
On our trip back to Michigan from Florida last winter we took US 82 west from Tipton GA to US 231 into the Montgomery AL...
Forum: On the Road | Travel Chat 03-12-2018, 10:38 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,473
Posted By bop11
We have travelled from Port Huron MI several...

We have travelled from Port Huron MI several times early in January and every trip we have had to travel many miles to try and out run snow storms or it’s been way to cold (10*) to try and get the...
Forum: General Community Discussions 02-15-2018, 04:48 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 7,883
Posted By bop11
In the past I’ve had an inflatable and the only...

In the past I’ve had an inflatable and the only issue I had with it was it’s not real comfortable to sit in all day. I used milk crates with boat cushions on top but they were a bit to low to stand...
Forum: General Community Discussions 12-01-2017, 11:30 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 513
Posted By bop11
Traveling south in the winter

Don’t forget to check the air pressure regularly in your tires when heading out of the cold this winter. I experienced a 20# increase in my truck and RV tires going from 15* to 70*.

Safe...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 06-01-2017, 01:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,013
Posted By bop11
Probably not a good idea not to run your heat...

Probably not a good idea not to run your heat pump or air conditioning on a 15 amp circuit. Also if you have an electric hot water element make sure it's not on.
Furnace should be ok. And running...
Forum: Georgetown 02-01-2017, 09:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,375
Posted By bop11
Narkomed I say go for it. :thumbsup: Just make...

Narkomed I say go for it. :thumbsup:
Just make sure you have some water in your tanks before you turn on the tank heaters. I would put some RV antifreeze in the black and gray tanks just to help...
Forum: Canada 01-20-2017, 08:02 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 11,466
Posted By bop11
Thanks Jim in Halifax! I will check it out....

Thanks Jim in Halifax! I will check it out. :trink39:
Forum: Canada 01-20-2017, 04:52 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 11,466
Posted By bop11
I'm really looking forward to hearing about this...

I'm really looking forward to hearing about this trip. I spent a couple of weeks at Goose Bay Labrador courtesy of the US Air Force and have always wanted to get back and travel thru the area. This...
Forum: Veteran's Forum 08-09-2016, 05:15 PM
Replies: 878
Views: 135,245
Posted By bop11
My shop was in the west end of the Roads and...

My shop was in the west end of the Roads and Grounds hanger. I'm sure I talked to you many times. You guys used to calibrate our bak-12 fluid pressure gauges, as well as a bunch of multi-meters. For...
Forum: Veteran's Forum 08-08-2016, 07:54 PM
Replies: 878
Views: 135,245
Posted By bop11
Hey exlimey I worked as a civilian at Selfridge...

Hey exlimey I worked as a civilian at Selfridge from 1984-2011. I worked in Civil Engineering in the Power Production Shop, then in the Utilities Shop as a Lineman then as the Shop Supervisor. I...
Forum: General Community Discussions 08-03-2016, 07:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,133
Posted By bop11
Many years ago we had a popup type pickup camper...

Many years ago we had a popup type pickup camper and decided to go down to the propane store to get the tank filled. When I got there a gentlemen approached me and said "that thing opens up a lot...
Forum: General Community Discussions 06-30-2016, 05:57 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,268
Posted By bop11
We're retired and typically spend 100+ nights per...

We're retired and typically spend 100+ nights per year camping. Snowbirding, workcamping, and sightseeing. I'd like to double it but about 100 is what my DW is comfortable with right now. It will...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 06-12-2016, 02:21 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,540
Posted By bop11
Here's a link to a RV amp draw table that will...

Here's a link to a RV amp draw table that will give you an idea how much electrical power you are using.

RV Converters and Amp Draw - RV Information (RV Maintenance)...
Forum: Georgetown 06-06-2016, 07:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,240
Posted By bop11
Sorry caroltonkin I didn't mean to hijack. If...

Sorry caroltonkin I didn't mean to hijack.
If you do decide to have this system installed please let us know how it works. Thanks.
Forum: Georgetown 06-06-2016, 07:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,240
Posted By bop11
Not having much experience with the work at...

Not having much experience with the work at Camping World Stores I'm sure that some don't do as good of work as others. Unfortunately they are run by business people that are looking at the bottom...
Forum: On the Road | Travel Chat 05-03-2016, 06:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 967
Posted By bop11
The permit you are talking about is a...

The permit you are talking about is a Recreational Passport. It costs $11.00 for the year for residents and $31.00 for non residents. There is also a daily permit avalialible to non residents for...
Forum: On the Road | Travel Chat 05-02-2016, 10:32 AM
Replies: 404
Views: 55,533
Posted By bop11
Having followed numerous travel blogs from folks...

Having followed numerous travel blogs from folks who rv'd to Alaska I believe like you Bob that with some good planning this trip is doable with little to no problems.

Pretrip preventative...
Forum: Western USA 04-18-2016, 06:50 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,808
Posted By bop11
Looks like a great trip! Enjoy!:trink39: ...

Looks like a great trip! Enjoy!:trink39:
:signhavefun: Bill and Penny
Forum: Central USA 02-27-2016, 07:57 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 11,452
Posted By bop11
Our experience with Flying J's is that we try and...

Our experience with Flying J's is that we try and stay at ones that advertise "RV Islands". If you need to stay at one that doesn't have RV parking I would suggest staying out of the truck parking...
Forum: Georgetown 02-06-2016, 07:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 755
Posted By bop11
Looking back at our confirmation we reserved on...

Looking back at our confirmation we reserved on December 21st and they said then that it was almost full.
Guess I was lucky to have been able to get in.
Forum: Georgetown 02-05-2016, 10:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 755
Posted By bop11
My wife and I are going. :trink39: ...

My wife and I are going. :trink39:
:signhavefun: Bill and Penny
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 01-16-2016, 07:10 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,256
Posted By bop11
Thanks funfinder5!

Thanks funfinder5!
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 01-11-2016, 12:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,256
Posted By bop11
2017's

Hi all,
Does anyone know when the new Ford 2017 model year chassis will start to come off the Sunseeker/Forester assembly lines? Also has Ford made any changes to them?
Thanks, :signhavefun:
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