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RE: FANTASTIC FAN INSTALL-CLASS A
I replaced my little bathroom whirr and buzz with a MaxxAire type of fan in the cover. no removing old stuff/sealing/etc. just mount over old vent cover.
noise moved out and away, can leave operating in the rain, much nicer than a fantastic one IMHO.
bumpy
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Bumpyroad
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11/21/09 05:25am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Dish TV with a harddrive
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Comment: I have used both Dish and DirecTV DVR's and frankly I'm very impressed by the Dish Network unit. I feel it is the best on the market.. Dual input and DUAL OUTPUT allows me to watch one show while wife watches another.
one thing about that Dish ad puzzles me. the part where they say you can start watching it in one room and then go to bed and watch it in another. I have three TVs linked up with splitters etc. to my one old style receiver, and can move around among all three of them. how does that differ from their statement about start watching on one and finish on another? I understand your difference with being able to watch two different shows however which I obviously can't do.
bumpy
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Bumpyroad
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11/20/09 04:09pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: Sleeping in Camper Vans Could Be Deadly
rule number one.
never take a claw hammer to a hatchet fight.
bumpy :s
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Bumpyroad
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11/20/09 01:09pm |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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RE: Winterizing your icemaker
I disconnect the line at the solenoid and allow to drain from icemaker/refrigerator. put a hose shutoff there and run pink stuff to that point. I assume that the part of the icemaker inside the freezer gets fairly chilly during operation.
bumpy
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Bumpyroad
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11/20/09 01:07pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Disabled and Work?
Bumpy, I don't really have the time nor do I want to go into all the specifics of working and disability. Here's a guide for you and everyone else to look at regarding disability and work.
http://www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs/10095.html
it seems to me that my post was very simple, 1) the $ limit applies to reducing SS payments. what is that limit?
2) that dependent on type of disability, better be careful of type of work you take on.
seems that any "expert" could basically correct those off the top of ones head.
bumpy
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Bumpyroad
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11/20/09 01:04pm |
RVing with Disabilities and General Health Issues
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RE: Avoid Oklahoma if retiring
Retirement tax burden by state
This chart shows the tax burden by state for a retired couple making 60K a year.
I asked a friend who lives in OK and her response was "Yeah, when TX succeeds we're moving across the state line."
I sort of question the accuracy of that chart referenced. For MD a couple with $60 K of income would be taxed about $1300? at a tax rate of at least 7.5% that would mean about 17,000 of taxable income or deductions/exemptions of 43K? seems excessive to me.
bumpy
Maryland bases taxes on federal adjusted income. Additionally it does not tax Social Security and gives seniors (over 65) an additional $1000 deduction each. There is also a tax credit for taxable pension and retirement annuity (calculated) for those who receive less than $24K (per person) from social security.
Maryland also has a graduated income tax starting at 2% going up to 6.5%.
So the figure seems reasonable to me.
that 2% is only on the first $3,000 income, IIRC, and that amounts to $90 and the rest is more. 5% is pretty much it plus 2 1/2% additional in most counties. so you can basically figure 7.5 % state tax.
bumpy
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Bumpyroad
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11/20/09 09:57am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: NEVER TOWED DO I NEED BRAKE SY
There are so many people out there who totally disregard safety or rules...Some people do the risk/reward/cost trade-offs and come to conclusions that are different than yours.
I think that those people, and we all know who they are, take only the cost part of that equation into consideration and are basically just too cheap to spend the $1000 or whatever is needed to be safe. the minimal risk is merely their crutch to justify their decision.
but that's JMHO.
bumpy
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Bumpyroad
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11/20/09 09:28am |
Dinghy Towing
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RE: Tow bars vs Tow Dolly
Okay, I get that just about everyone prefers the tow bar if you have a car that can be towed that way. Next question:
What is the best car to tow 4 down? In other words, what is the difference if its front wheel drive or rear wheel drive?
I'd say no difference at all IF the owner's manual gives the go ahead to tow it 4 down.
bumpy
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Bumpyroad
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11/20/09 08:16am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Avoid Oklahoma if retiring
Retirement tax burden by state
This chart shows the tax burden by state for a retired couple making 60K a year.
I asked a friend who lives in OK and her response was "Yeah, when TX succeeds we're moving across the state line."
I sort of question the accuracy of that chart referenced. For MD a couple with $60 K of income would be taxed about $1300? at a tax rate of at least 7.5% that would mean about 17,000 of taxable income or deductions/exemptions of 43K? seems excessive to me.
bumpy
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Bumpyroad
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11/20/09 08:13am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Avoid Oklahoma if retiring
Texas, no income tax, no tax on groceries, reasonable property taxes, reasonable vehicle licenses. Economy is up there with the best. Stick house insurance is high.
when I was considering moving to TX, the no income tax just about balanced out the excessive property tax (plus MUD) on about a $250,000 house. State Farm would only insure my house because I already had their insurance. some problem with houses sinking into the sand plus mold, etc.
bumpy
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Bumpyroad
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11/20/09 04:54am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Avoid Oklahoma if retiring
Unless you love to pay taxes avoid Oklahoma if retiring. Currently we pay sales tax on everything ranging from 8.5 to 11% including groceries, 6% income tax, high propery taxes, rediculous license fees, 3 times what most states charge for a boat and a state law that guarantees a 6% profit margin on all retail sales. This state looks for ways to screw citizens and will gladly do it whenever possible. For example if you don't pay your state income tax quarterly but pay it on time they collect the tax plus fine you. Add the 3rd highest number of turpikes in the nation and you can count on some of the highest taxes in the nation.
doesn't your property tax vary with location? I would love to pay only 6% state income tax myself. I know that VA taxes my boat at a much higher rate than my house. I guess that is sort of fair as houses are more necessary than boats. and I would think that underwithholding would subject you to penalty anywhere.
bumpy
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Bumpyroad
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11/20/09 04:49am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: streets and trips usb gps
they make usb EXTension cords.
bumpy
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Bumpyroad
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11/20/09 04:42am |
Technology Corner
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RE: towing an avalanche
what is your hitch and RV rated to tow? 3,500 lbs.? or more?
how much does an avalanche weigh? I would "guess" that the answer to your question is No.
bumpy
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Bumpyroad
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11/20/09 04:40am |
Dinghy Towing
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RE: Disabled and Work?
Ditto to that, I am a Social Security Manager and there hasn't been any correct information given yet. Don't try and get legal or gov't info from a forum. There are specific rules regarding disability and work that Social Security employees undergo extensive training to learn. You need to call your local Social Security office, call 1-800-772-1213, or go online for general questions.
as an expert, could you please identify the inaccuracies in my statement;
"I think that $800 figure applies to your SS being cut back. If you are getting disability SS cause you can't work, and you take a job felling trees in the forest, they may question your inability to work.
bumpy "
thanks
bumpy
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Bumpyroad
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11/20/09 04:38am |
RVing with Disabilities and General Health Issues
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RE: Best toads
The Element is very very versatile, however it only seats four...everybody I know that has one,loves it!
that was in the mix when I looked at 2005s but wanted a more comfortable "highway" car. seemed very noisy inside which I attribute to no or minimal carpet.
bumpy
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Bumpyroad
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11/20/09 04:36am |
Dinghy Towing
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RE: NEVER TOWED DO I NEED BRAKE SY
yes. What does your owner's manual say about this? if it sez that for toad's weighing over XXX lbs. they should have a braking system, the lawyer for the people you hit will have read that sentence.
I see the referenced chart shows Washington as A "no" which differs from a letter to motorhome magazine a few years back where a fella had his lawyer check it out and after first getting a "not required" the lawyer came back with a different opinion that was yes. In any event safety/commonsense, etc. indicates having a break away system.
bumpy
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Bumpyroad
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11/19/09 02:58pm |
Dinghy Towing
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RE: Disabled and Work?
I think that $800 figure applies to your SS being cut back. If you are getting disability SS cause you can't work, and you take a job felling trees in the forest, they may question your inability to work.
bumpy
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Bumpyroad
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11/19/09 02:54pm |
RVing with Disabilities and General Health Issues
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RE: Roadmaster vs Blue Ox tow bars
I wanted something that stayed on the "TOAD" so I went with the BLUE OX Acclaim. Had it for 8 years and absolutely no problems.
I'm curious why you preferred something that stayed on the toad. Most of us have gone the other way.
bumpy
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Bumpyroad
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11/19/09 05:00am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Need to find a good blood glucose meter
if you are producing insulin but not able to use it, IIRC I think my Dr. first started me on Actos which supposedly helps the receptors accept it or some such.
bumpy
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Bumpyroad
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11/17/09 06:07am |
RVing with Disabilities and General Health Issues
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RE: RESISTALL PROTECTION
it's your money. throw it away as you see fit. :)
bumpy
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Bumpyroad
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11/16/09 05:19am |
General RVing Issues
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