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Forum: General Motorhome Discussion 04-23-2024, 01:38 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 892
Posted By Blackrock
Our school was so small that we had to use the...

Our school was so small that we had to use the same car for Drivers Education and Sex Education.
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 04-21-2024, 08:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 605
Posted By Blackrock
I always used the impact crimping tool when I was...

I always used the impact crimping tool when I was running a field service truck and if you pay attention it works just fine. We had a big crimping tool at the shop that looked like giant bolt cutters...
Forum: Canada 04-11-2024, 08:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 597
Posted By Blackrock
Don't over plan, boondock whenever you can. First...

Don't over plan, boondock whenever you can. First stop in Alaska is Tok, take a day off to decompress and regroup. Valdez, Seward and Homer are a must. Los Anchorage didn't even slow me down. Towns...
Forum: Canada 04-11-2024, 06:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 597
Posted By Blackrock
I went in 2016 and crossed at Sweetgrass/Coutes...

I went in 2016 and crossed at Sweetgrass/Coutes May 26th. Mid June into August was beautiful weather with just a few rainy days.
Forum: Slide Outs 03-20-2024, 05:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 254
Posted By Blackrock
Check at the front desk of the park for who they...

Check at the front desk of the park for who they recommend. There are a couple huunnert rv repair guys in that town so you need to be careful.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 03-20-2024, 05:07 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,618
Posted By Blackrock
I changed to LT tires and aired to 80psi rear and...

I changed to LT tires and aired to 80psi rear and 65 to 70 front added air bags @35psi but I am towing a fifth wheel at max payload.
Most of the semis on the Interstate are running slower than I am...
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 03-14-2024, 01:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 295
Posted By Blackrock
https://highcountryplastics.com/collections/water-...

https://highcountryplastics.com/collections/water-caddies/products/tc-63-pickup-bed-water-caddy
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 03-14-2024, 01:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 295
Posted By Blackrock
High Country Plastics make a tank for the...

High Country Plastics make a tank for the gooseneck or fifth wheel horse people. It fits in the truck bed between the hitch and tailgate. On my fifth wheel I can hook it up to the anti freeze inlet...
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 03-08-2024, 01:04 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,830
Posted By Blackrock
There is a big difference between filtering and...

There is a big difference between filtering and water treatment. The Camco type inline water filter will remove grit and bugs but has no treatment for microbes or minerals and heavy metals. My home...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 03-05-2024, 01:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 550
Posted By Blackrock
My 2016 Ram 1500 has a payload of 1820# but I...

My 2016 Ram 1500 has a payload of 1820# but I special ordered it with the heavier axle and tow package. This is the low trim level but it's still got a lot of the necessities jus no chrome or...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 03-04-2024, 03:44 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,866
Posted By Blackrock
We had an RV Park/Campground just outside of the...

We had an RV Park/Campground just outside of the East entrance of Zion that we had stayed at two different times. They were filling in with Cabins in 2019 and are now totally cabins and no RV sites....
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 02-27-2024, 06:36 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,886
Posted By Blackrock
I'm probably getting my two trucks mixed up. My...

I'm probably getting my two trucks mixed up. My 1996 Ram 1500 has the o/d button on the dash and my 2016 Ram 1500 has the rotary shifter. With the 2016 I am in tow haul mode and I then use the +/-...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 02-26-2024, 09:55 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,886
Posted By Blackrock
When I'm on a good open road I will run with the...

When I'm on a good open road I will run with the cruise engaged and O/D on. I'm usually running the speed limit and sometimes a little more. If I get into hilly country I turn O/D off to keep the...
Forum: Western USA 01-22-2024, 09:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,214
Posted By Blackrock
Don''t leave out Arizona places like Payson,...

Don''t leave out Arizona places like Payson, Heber-Overgaard, Show Low or Springerville.
I live in the little town of Fort Thomas in what we call the Gila Valley. But if you need the thrill of the...
Forum: Western USA 01-20-2024, 10:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,214
Posted By Blackrock
Chino Valley which is just North of Prescott is a...

Chino Valley which is just North of Prescott is a nice area.
Forum: Welcome Mat 12-26-2023, 05:55 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,327
Posted By Blackrock
Welcome to the rv camping life. If you can set...

Welcome to the rv camping life. If you can set this unit up at your home and "Play House" getting used to all of the features and learning the in and outs of the electrical system and propane for...
Forum: Western USA 12-08-2023, 05:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,293
Posted By Blackrock
Sweetgrass/Couts is the most popular crossing...

Sweetgrass/Couts is the most popular crossing point as it's a straight shot up to Calgary and on to Edmonton. I chose to cut over to Highway 22 at Calgary and it's an easy running two lane all the...
Forum: Propane Systems 12-08-2023, 05:17 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,275
Posted By Blackrock
I buy my replacement hoses from a local Propane...

I buy my replacement hoses from a local Propane supplier here that I have been using for years. They are the go to people and will have any and all fittings needed.
Forum: On the Road | Travel Chat 12-06-2023, 08:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 577
Posted By Blackrock
The longest stretch that I have encountered on...

The longest stretch that I have encountered on I-10 is between Van Horn and Fort Stockton. Other than that it's a nice open road from our place in southern Arizona to San Antonio. I like the Texas...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 12-06-2023, 08:48 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,685
Posted By Blackrock
I'm towing a 5th wheel with my 2016 Ram 1500 bare...

I'm towing a 5th wheel with my 2016 Ram 1500 bare bones extended cab that has a payload of 1820. All I did was add airbags and LT tires. Pulls like a hoss and rides real well. And it stops in a...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 11-06-2023, 10:04 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,883
Posted By Blackrock
I installed a 200w inverter in the basement and...

I installed a 200w inverter in the basement and ran an extension cord to the entertainment center and used a power strip to power the TV, DVR player, Dish reciever and I used a Dish compatible...
Forum: Canada 11-01-2023, 06:49 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,861
Posted By Blackrock
I would be looking around the Palmer = Wasilla...

I would be looking around the Palmer = Wasilla area for a place to get your rig serviced. You will be going through there anyways.
Forum: Off Topic 08-14-2023, 06:07 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 8,004
Posted By Blackrock
Oleo Acres and in a smaller font. One of the...

Oleo Acres and in a smaller font. One of the cheaper spreads.
Very few will get it.
Forum: Western USA 07-18-2023, 10:35 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,164
Posted By Blackrock
No, there's not much to see or do along that...

No, there's not much to see or do along that route. But have you driven I-15 through the SLC corridor recently? That's crazy traffic for almost 100 miles.
Forum: Western USA 07-18-2023, 09:26 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 501
Posted By Blackrock
I've been through there many times, just last...

I've been through there many times, just last year pulling my fifth wheel coming and going. It's a steady pull from the San Juan up to Blanding but it's a good road with a few passing lanes.
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