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RE: Help with Refrigerator Decision
If you don't travel long distances or boondock much it's a simple decision.
However if you want to keep the unit running while traveling down the road.
Or want to use the fridge off the grid it gets more complicated.
Adding an inverter into the mix is straight forward and easy enough to do if you're handy. But is does add to the cost.
I figured and inverter, battery and wiring would add $500.00 or so to overall cost.
An new scratch and dent absorption fridge cost me $1,100.00.
A residential Fridge from Home Depot was $400.00. But I needed an inverter and battery. So I estimate $900.00 vs. $1,100.00.
With the cost being close enough I saw no need to change.
I have been using absorption lp/electric fridge since 2005 and this was my first issue.
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Lantley
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08/06/23 09:14pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Thinking of buying a Class A and seeking advice
I think this thread is more about going from a towable to a class A vs. w to choose the right class A.
The OP is a seasoned camper. While I don't know the OP I remember his post because he used to tow with a Excursion like myself.
He also went from a V-10 X to a PSD X.
Moving from a towable to a class A is a big financial jump/decision.
My thoughts are that the Class A will always be more convenient. Easier to set up.
and more enjoyable while traveling.
However the class A will cost more. While I am contemplating a class A in my future, I don't think I would be happy with the performance of a gas class A.
But I'm not sure I'm willing to spend what it takes for a nice Diesel Pusher.
and there lies the dilemma.
A fiver can have the same amenities as a class A. But will never be as convenient or enjoyable during the travel portion. However a fiver will generally provide more bang for the buck.
My thoughts are what are you expecting to gain by going to a class A?
Are you thinking gas or Diesel? Do you travel the mountains regularly?
Does performance matter?
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Lantley
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08/06/23 04:32pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Water tank failed! (09 Cedar Creek) fifth.
Unless the tank has been struck or damaged somehow the problem is seldom the tank, but more often the associated plumbing, like valves , nipples and fittings.
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Lantley
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08/05/23 06:37am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Water tank failed! (09 Cedar Creek) fifth.
I suggest dropping the underbody and seeing what's going on before you order an expensive tank that may not the problem.
This is good advice. You don't know that the problem is the tank itself.
Problem could be a fitting or piping leak.
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Lantley
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08/04/23 05:14am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Learned an expensive lesson today
A diesel engine may last 300k-400k. However the rest of the truck will show the wear and tear of 300-400K.
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Lantley
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07/30/23 02:35pm |
RV Lifestyle
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RE: What's needed for sewer hose storage
It may seam expensive but this system works like a champ
6"sewer hose carrier
https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71GsM37av6L._AC_UL232_SR232,232_.jpg
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Lantley
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07/11/23 05:00pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Bent axle.
"Rough roads, lotsa frost heaves, some unavoidable surprises",
I don't think I would include that statement in any warranty claim!
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Lantley
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07/10/23 08:37pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: What size waste tank to buy?
36 gallon. the 1st size up from your waste tanks.
That way you won't ever overflow the tote .
This^^
How will you put 32 gallons of water in a 21 gallon tank?
How will you know when to stop filling before the 21 gallon tote overflows with 32 gallons of water?
Can you say?, "Oops there is a grey water mess"!
Avoid the hassle of overflowing your tote and get a tote big enough to take the full capacity of your grey tank.
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Lantley
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07/10/23 08:32pm |
Beginning RVing
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RE: Wireless Provider Gripe
Granted it limits your exposure. but sooner or later the credit card needs to be paid. You either pay with a check or direct transfer on line.
There is no free lunch. You end up giving access to your bank account.
Actually. No. For multiple reasons.
First, paying with a credit card insulates your bank account and its data from fraud because you are not giving anyone your critical bank account data.
Secondly, NOBODY but your own bank has access to your individual bank account data when it pays your credit card. The bank that holds your bank account is the paying bank. It makes a bulk transaction to the credit card issuing bank each day, not just for you, but for you and many others. Your account at the credit card issuing bank is credited from the bulk transaction account at your paying bank, which is debited and credited from your individual bank account. In fact the debit from your account occurs as the bulk transaction account is credited. The credit card holding bank is usually paid within 24 hours of the deduction from your account. Your bank account data never leaves the bank you hold your account in. This is especially true if your bank and credit card issuer are one and the same.
In my case I pay the credit card bill each month with one transfer from my Navy Federal Credit Union checking to my Navy Federal Visa. All outside transactions are securely handled by the credit card and are better protected legally than would be my bank account and main assets. Using the credit card effectively firewalls my bank account from anyone.
That's kind of the fallacy if you have an account and transfer money electronically there will always be a risk. Using terms like firewall may make you feel better but the risk exist.
The FDIC has been around long before all the digital transactions we currently make. Bank fraud/theft is not a new phenomenon. None of it is foolproof.
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Lantley
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07/09/23 04:11pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: Wireless Provider Gripe
Granted it limits your exposure. but sooner or later the credit card needs to be paid. You either pay with a check or direct transfer on line.
There is no free lunch. You end up giving access to your bank account.
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Lantley
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07/09/23 12:38pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: Tires- Tires - Tires
Sailun 637 are game changers. 1st set purchased in 2012 lasted 8 years. I'm on my 2nd set.
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Lantley
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07/09/23 07:28am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Question on parking lot or walmart camping
The general policy for Wal Mart is to simply overnight.
That means do not disconnect from truck. Keep slides in as much as feasible.
No jacks down.
Their policy is for getting sleep overnight and leave in the morning.
No need to disconnect and set up as though you were camping.
Pull in for the night. Sleep and leave!
Staying for days and setting up is why Wal Mart appears to be phasing out the policy.
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Lantley
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07/06/23 07:30am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Open Title Purchase
The seller in this case is not the person who's name is on the title. The sellers name does not appear on any of the paperwork but he possess the signed title from the registered owner.
Theoretically I could give the seller all the money and take the trailer but the registered owner could cry foul if the relationship between the title holder and the seller is not lagit. Not a chance I am willing to take.
You just agree that final monies do not exchange hands until you the buyer has a clear title in your name in hand.
If that agreement can be reached the transaction can be completed.
Are you penalizing yourself or the seller by walking away from an otherwise desirable RV?
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Lantley
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06/25/23 09:12pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Open Title Purchase
The seller can go to DMV by him self and call me when he gets it transferred!
It depends on how bad the buyer wants the unit. If the seller puts the Rv in his name he will pay fees taxes on the transaction. ASt this point the seller has avoided those fees thus far why pay them now?
The buyer is going to have to pay registration fees either weay to put RV in his name, but at this point the seller doesn't need to pay those fees. The seller can pay the fees to make the sale or find another buyer. Likewise the buyer can avoid the scenario and buy another RV.
Which gets back to the point, this is all a paperwork issue. If the buyer truly likes the RV otherwise he has incentive to negotiate to seal the deal. The paperwork issue does not have to be the deal breaker if the buyer believes the seller is honest and the rig was not registered because it was never put on the road, which is a very common practice
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Lantley
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06/25/23 05:06pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Open Title Purchase
The open title alone would not be the deal breaker for me.
The seller could go to DMV with me or we could strike a deal that final payment will not be made until all title work is complete and finalized.
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Lantley
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06/25/23 02:25pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Wireless Provider Gripe
Once upon a time long before debit cards and routing numbers we our check in the mail. Now the post office is warning us not to mail check
Do Not put checks in the mails
Now we must pick our poison. Debit, routing numbers or credit card card. None of the methods are foolproof. We should not kid ourselves, there is inherent risk to ALL electronic transactions.
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Lantley
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06/24/23 02:40pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: Wireless Provider Gripe
Rant away, but every time you swipe or jam your debit card in the slot anywhere you're giving that same info to a whole gaggle of businesses.
This is totally false. Swiping your card creates a transaction between the bank and the merchant. No personal information is shared and no other businesses are involved.
If we agree that it only creates a transaction between bank and merchant. How many individuals are we talking about? How many people within the bank and merchant's organization have access to the data.
Certainly more than just 2 people. Banks and merchants have internal loss prevention departments for a reason.
It only takes one bad apple.
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Lantley
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06/24/23 07:46am |
Technology Corner
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RE: Wireless Provider Gripe
I thinks it sort of naïve to think you can somehow shield your info by not using a debit card. How do you pay the credit card that T mobile now uses? With a check?
When you write a check you put all your info out there. Are you fearful of writing a check? In the end its no different in terms of others having access to your info.
I pay with an e-payment via online banking. Regarding checks, go read up on check washing. There really is no reason to use paper checks anymore. And, if your debit card is compromised your bank account gets emptied. With a CC you just reject the charge.
No reason whatsoever to have a debit card.
Dave
But E-pay still puts your info out there which is my point.
Either you trust the electronic banking world or you don't. There is really no escaping it unless you pay all bills and all matters with cash. THere is only one banking system it's all tied together.
Sooner or later you have to pay the bill. Unless you pay in cash you participate in some form of the system.
If T-Mobile is offering you $60.00 in savings a year why not take it?
They would rather give you a discount vs. paying credit card fees to the bank.
No matter how you slice it at some point you are exposing your banking info, which will always have an inherent risk. Fraud, identity theft and deception are not a new phenomenon's. They have been around long before electronic banking and debit cards.
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Lantley
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06/23/23 06:56am |
Technology Corner
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RE: Wireless Provider Gripe
I thinks it sort of naïve to think you can somehow shield your info by not using a debit card. How do you pay the credit card that T mobile now uses? With a check?
When you write a check you put all your info out there. Are you fearful of writing a check? In the end its no different in terms of others having access to your info.
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Lantley
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06/23/23 05:27am |
Technology Corner
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RE: Towing an EMPTY tow dolly behind a Fifth Wheel east coast.
I also believe it is illegal in most of the east coast however the chances of actually being stopped are remote.
However if you are stopped are you prepared to leave the dolly at a moments notice? Where would you leave it? How much of a hassle will it create if you are cited? Is the risk worth the reward?
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Lantley
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06/22/23 04:57am |
Towing
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