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RE: The Horrible RV Magazine
I would like to address my remarks to Mr. Marcus Lemonis:
Your motto says that you are not happy unless I am happy. In that case you are a very unhappy man today. I am unhappy because your new RV magazine is TERRIBLE.
First let me say that I am not a novice. I started out in a bare bones pop-top trailer in 1965 and since that time I have continually owned an RV and actively used it at every opportunity. I am not, and have never been, a full timer. I first subscribed to Trailer Life in 1967 – yes, fifty four years ago. During that time I have seen the RV industry grow by leaps and bounds and Trailer Life decrease in quality and quantity, but the magazine hit rock bottom with the change to RV Magazine.
If I want to read about my dog I will buy a magazine called DOG. If I want to read about food I will buy a magazine called FOOD. And if I want to read about travel I will buy a magazine called TRAVEL. When I buy a magazine called RV I expect to see more about RVs than just a proliferation of ads pertaining to RVs. You cannot be everything to everybody so just don’t try.
I renewed my subscription to Trailer Life last year just a few days before your announcement that it was going to change to RV Magazine. I will not be renewing my subscription again unless I see MAJOR changes and I have my doubts that will happen, as I recently received my third copy of RV and it was not a lot better than the first copy.
I'm with you. My subscription runs out in July. I'm in NON-renewal mode unless some DRASTIC changes come forth.
C.B.
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C.B.
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02/26/21 12:42pm |
Good Sam Club
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RE: Air ride suspension or not?
wish my F-350 had it.
C.B.
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C.B.
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02/09/21 10:04am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: 5th wheel hitch suggestion
1. I know this has been beat to death, but I’d suggest a F-350, since little difference in ride or cost.
2. Pullrite is still the standard of comparison. Also great customer service.
I'll second the above statements!
C.B.
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C.B.
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01/15/21 08:15am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: What is the most efficient way to bypass Chicago?
I've taken I90 South out of Madison to I39 south to I80 East to I80/90 east.
C.B.
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C.B.
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01/09/21 10:59am |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Superglide Hitch / Capture Plate Question
You can tow without a capture plate if you stop the sliding action of the Superglide hitch.
This is what I use on my 16K Superglide.
Slide Stop is placed between turntable ways.
http://pic80.picturetrail.com/VOL992/4288072/9016224/124686915.jpg
http://pic80.picturetrail.com/VOL992/4288072/9016224/124686919.jpg
Tightened in and jam nutted.
http://pic80.picturetrail.com/VOL992/4288072/9016224/124686924.jpghttp://pic80.picturetrail.com/VOL992/4288072/9016224/124686921.jpg
With Slide Stop installed towing without capture plate can be done.
Sharp turns must be avoided so as not to take out rear window of tow vehicle!
C.B.
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C.B.
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01/04/21 08:08am |
Towing
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RE: Collapsible ladder?
Used to carry the collapsable one.
Switched to tiis 7'er double sided.
Folds up and fits in fence post cover.
http://pic80.picturetrail.com/VOL992/4288072/23277802/388237935.jpg
Able to get from either side.
http://pic80.picturetrail.com/VOL992/4288072/23277802/414390648.jpg
http://pic80.picturetrail.com/VOL992/4288072/23277802/414390647.jpg
C.B.
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C.B.
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11/07/20 07:38am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Back tire stuck in wet ground
That is a really poor tow truck driver. Usually they just back their truck up on to solid ground, let out more cable and pull.
A snatch block will allow the pull from a different angle.
Call a different "Heavy Duty" tow company.
C.B.
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C.B.
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10/20/20 08:08am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Rechargeable Spot Light
Milwaukee M-18 led- spot, flood, emergency flash.
Battery works with other Milwaukee tools.
C.B.
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C.B.
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10/19/20 08:05am |
Public Lands, Boondocking and Dry Camping
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RE: 6 Volt Interstate batteries
Got away from Interstates 3/4 years ago. Couldn't be happier.
C.B.
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C.B.
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09/29/20 01:00pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: No Bumper -- Where do you store the sewage hose?
In our search for a used 5th wheel I have noticed a number of fifth wheels do not have the four-inch square bumper to store the sewer hose in. On these fifth wheels where do you store the sewage hose?
Some have hose storage like this on side of trailer.
http://pic80.picturetrail.com/VOL992/4288072/24300166/405562033.jpg
Problem is if you want to used Rhinoflex hose it won't fit!
http://pic80.picturetrail.com/VOL992/4288072/24300166/405829439.jpg
To cure that problem you need to cut out door assembly and mount fence post cover to it.
http://pic80.picturetrail.com/VOL992/4288072/24300166/405562029.jpg
Rain gutter maks a good tray for hose.
http://pic80.picturetrail.com/VOL992/4288072/24300166/405562032.jpg
http://pic80.picturetrail.com/VOL992/4288072/24300166/405795092.jpg
C.B.
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C.B.
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08/28/20 08:38am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: How often and how to clean black tank
After reading about the geo method for days I decide to clean my tanks for the first time. This morning I treated both gray tanks with 1 cup of Zep Heavy Duty Citrus Degreaser in 5 gallons of water.
The black tank I used 1 cup of Borax (had a hard time finding,couldn't find Calgon in any local stores) and 1 cup of Cascade dish washer soap to 5 gallons of water. Will be traveling about 45 miles today. Will be dumping tanks on Sunday.
C.B.
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C.B.
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08/28/20 08:19am |
Beginning RVing
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RE: Honda 2200i or Honda 2200i Companion?
Why would you not get the 2200 Companion first? That way you can plug in to your 30amp plug from generator to trailer. without 30 to 20 dog bone.
C.B.
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C.B.
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06/25/20 09:00am |
Tech Issues
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RE: SEWER HOSE STORAGE
Hose mount on Cardinal
http://pic80.picturetrail.com/VOL992/4288072/19315507/309748190.jpg
Hose mount on Cedar Creek.
Rhinoflex hose would not fit in compartment.
http://pic80.picturetrail.com/VOL992/4288072/24300166/405829439.jpg
Cut out door assembly and mounted fence post cover to it.
http://pic80.picturetrail.com/VOL992/4288072/24300166/405562029.jpg
Factory storage tube top.
replacement tube bottom.
http://pic80.picturetrail.com/VOL992/4288072/24300166/405795092.jpg
http://pic80.picturetrail.com/VOL992/4288072/24300166/405839947.jpg
C.B.
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C.B.
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06/13/20 08:14am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Drier sheets, magic Eraser and glass
What are you trying to clean with dryer sheets? There might be something better...
Bugs! off windshield and front cap. Works great!
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C.B.
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05/30/20 10:20am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Another sad sign of the times.
Letting all Wisconsin mosquitoes know
they are welcome in Storden,MN
They would like your address.
C.b.
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C.B.
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05/06/20 10:29am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: BIL with Superglide drops his trailer
I agree with ford truck guy.
17 years on my 16K Superglide without a problem.
Two things I religiously look at when hitching.
Handel is all the way in and locked.
Latch is wrapped around king pin.
Latch on Pullrite wraps around the king pin not just a bar across.
Have never had an issue with unhitching.
C.B.
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C.B.
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04/27/20 03:28pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: How to order a 3500 to maximize payload?
Paul
Get a dually and don't worry about payload!
Totally agree. don't reinvent the wheel.
Dually chassis cab with aluminum bed.
C.B.
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C.B.
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04/13/20 12:16pm |
Tow Vehicles
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Wisconsin Campgrounds
Saw on news last night.
Wisconsin campgrounds are considered essential housing and are allowed open.
C.B.
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C.B.
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04/07/20 07:43am |
RV Parks, Campgrounds and Attractions
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RE: I have a different kind of electrical problem
You didn't pay the power company/They shut it off.
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C.B.
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03/31/20 06:21am |
Technology Corner
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RE: Water Heater Replacement
Just a suggestion.
See if a 10 gallon will fit.
C.B.
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C.B.
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03/16/20 07:00am |
Travel Trailers
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