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Forum: Flagstaff 01-27-2021, 06:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,856
Posted By OldBob
My wife has been using a CPAP for many years. ...

My wife has been using a CPAP for many years. Before I installed a whole trailer inverter I ran a heavy wire from the bedroom down to the ZAMP wires and tapped into that for 12v power. Having done...
Forum: Pets 12-31-2020, 06:16 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,070
Posted By OldBob
My son and family always took their Quaker Parrot...

My son and family always took their Quaker Parrot with them when they traveled in their 35' toy hauler. They never really had any issues and the parrot seemed happy to be with the family. One word...
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 11-19-2020, 08:19 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,892
Posted By OldBob
I think strengthening the support is a good idea....

I think strengthening the support is a good idea. However, I've been towing trailers with full water tanks for 55 years and have never had one fall out. But, if some day the bottom cover has to be...
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 11-11-2020, 09:48 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,892
Posted By OldBob
Me too. We've always tried to arrive at the...

Me too. We've always tried to arrive at the campground with a full water tank. Even big State Parks can have water problems. Not long ago we arrived at Jonathan Dickinson State Park and were told...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 09-03-2020, 12:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,338
Posted By OldBob
We also have the TST 507 system and have had it...

We also have the TST 507 system and have had it for many years. I can tell you that it has saved us several times. Now, I wouldn't travel without it.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 07-20-2020, 08:25 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 8,906
Posted By OldBob
This discussion reminds me of being a young man...

This discussion reminds me of being a young man back in the '50s. If you had a friend with a truck...he had a TRUCK. That meant you could put anything in or on it. We had no idea of 1/2 ton or 1...
Forum: Rockwood 06-25-2020, 10:44 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,869
Posted By OldBob
I think many, if not most of us consider them as...

I think many, if not most of us consider them as "China Bombs". I personally remove the Chinese tires and put proper tires on the trailer we buy. Our present trailer is running Goodyear Endurance...
Forum: Rockwood 06-02-2020, 10:11 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,869
Posted By OldBob
We used simpletire.com to get our Goodyear...

We used simpletire.com to get our Goodyear Endurance tires. Very satisfied.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 06-01-2020, 10:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,231
Posted By OldBob
So true about published specs. The dealer had a...

So true about published specs. The dealer had a big sign on my trailer that said Hitch Weight 880 lbs. Come to find out it was actually 1400 lbs!
Forum: Dynamax 05-26-2020, 08:52 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,088
Posted By OldBob
As a former aircraft owner (1970s) I can't...

As a former aircraft owner (1970s) I can't imagine anything more expensive to own. Yearly inspections alone might bankrupt some of us. I've never flown the KingAir but I've flown many other...
Forum: Coachmen Motorhomes 05-20-2020, 03:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,103
Posted By OldBob
John, It's best to call Coachmen directly to...

John, It's best to call Coachmen directly to check on your parts. Dealers are famous for blaming delays on the manufacturer to cover their own delays. Perhaps someone on the forum can give you the...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 03-06-2020, 12:21 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,363
Posted By OldBob
Shocks mounted upside down? It actually happened...

Shocks mounted upside down? It actually happened to me back in the '70s.
Forum: Rockwood 02-01-2020, 06:53 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,839
Posted By OldBob
TST 507 and I've never had to use the repeater. ...

TST 507 and I've never had to use the repeater. I keep the monitor positioned on the windshield so it has the best signal path going through the least amount of metal. I keep it on my wife's side...
Forum: General Community Discussions 01-20-2020, 09:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,393
Posted By OldBob
I'd post a photo of our front yard but it needs...

I'd post a photo of our front yard but it needs mowing. Maybe I'll mow it after my morning swim tomorrow.:D
Forum: Coachmen Motorhomes 01-05-2020, 10:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,103
Posted By OldBob
Remember to fill slowly. I use a narrow tube...

Remember to fill slowly. I use a narrow tube (for a water fountain) and snake it down to the bottom of the tank and then I fill slowly. It takes about 1/2 hour but the tank fills without burping...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 12-08-2019, 04:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,475
Posted By OldBob
I consider 10% tongue weight an absolute minimum....

I consider 10% tongue weight an absolute minimum. Terrible things can happen with tongue weights below that number.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 11-30-2019, 11:50 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 47,060
Posted By OldBob
Our Diesel is our only vehicle. Can't think of a...

Our Diesel is our only vehicle. Can't think of a reason to have another. We only had one child too. Couldn't think of a reason to have another.
Forum: On the Road | Travel Chat 11-28-2019, 12:36 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,380
Posted By OldBob
Many years ago we visited Meteor Crater in...

Many years ago we visited Meteor Crater in Arizona and Monument Valley in Arizona and Utah. Perhaps it's just me but I thought Monument Valley was the most spiritual place I had ever been. I feel...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 11-25-2019, 08:30 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 11,354
Posted By OldBob
I agree. Before I went to 6v Trojans the WFCO...

I agree. Before I went to 6v Trojans the WFCO did an ok job. AFTER changing to 6v batteries the WFCO was unable to recharge them during an entire day of generator running. Since then I've been...
Forum: General Community Discussions 11-24-2019, 03:19 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,678
Posted By OldBob
I once had one of those 900 watt 2 stroke...

I once had one of those 900 watt 2 stroke generators. My brother bought it but it was so loud and obnoxious he gave it to me. I had it for a very short time and gave it to someone else. In short,...
Forum: General Community Discussions 11-21-2019, 11:15 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 7,172
Posted By OldBob
I would post a photo of all of our doctors but...

I would post a photo of all of our doctors but there are so many they wouldn't fit.
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 11-12-2019, 07:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,891
Posted By OldBob
Blowing Slide Fuses

I have a hunch about this I'd like someone's opinion on: I too have had this problem until I found, in my collection an old 30 amp fuse and used it. I stopped having blown slide fuses after that. ...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 10-27-2019, 02:38 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 13,245
Posted By OldBob
I appreciate the information, Thank you.

I appreciate the information, Thank you.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 10-26-2019, 10:17 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 15,437
Posted By OldBob
I dislike the color of my truck. It's brown. I...

I dislike the color of my truck. It's brown. I don't like it. We bought the truck in March of 2016. It was a left over brand new 2015 EcoDiesel with an MSRP of $38,700. I bought it for $26,500. ...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 10-25-2019, 09:19 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 13,245
Posted By OldBob
I believe I read that there are only 2 tire...

I believe I read that there are only 2 tire companies still manufacturing in the U.S., Goodyear and Kelly. I have been known to be "forgetful" so if I'm wrong let me know gently. :o
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