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RE: Help me with current best manufacturers
GOOD: Airstream, Grand Design, Oliver, Winnebago
GREAT: None
Just my opinion.
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RetiredRealtorRick
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04/20/23 05:17am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: 2023 Chevy Colorado
If you hated the Tacoma chances are pretty good you'll hate the Colorado as well.
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RetiredRealtorRick
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04/20/23 05:14am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Just curious
I don't subscribe to paranoia. Spring water is just a better option than purified water, IF a person insists on drinking bottled water. Just sayin'
Yup, just sayin'. Got any proof? Trust those who sell it even tho there is little or no regulation and enforcement?
More paranoia, eh? My time to move on. Enjoy your day! (if possible)
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RetiredRealtorRick
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04/13/23 12:06pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Just curious
I agree, except for the source of bottled water. "Purified" water might come from a source exactly as you describe, but "spring" water does not, and can not, come from a source other than a natural spring. For those who insist on bottled water, there should be no option other than spring water.
The fact that it came from a spring does not mean it is pure.
Was the spring from deep, underground water or surface water that percolated through the soil recently? What minerals does it contain? Who tested it and how often and for what contaminants?
Even if it starts out pure, there is the issue of the plastic bottle and often extremely long contact between the water and the plastic.
In 2018, a study examined 259 bottled waters and 93% of them contained micro plastic synthetic polymer particles, according to Frontiers in Chemistry.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6141690/
I don't subscribe to paranoia. Spring water is just a better option than purified water, IF a person insists on drinking bottled water. Just sayin'
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RetiredRealtorRick
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04/13/23 05:05am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Just curious
I am careful about sanitizing my tank and even re-santize when the tank has not been in use for a month or so. I am also careful to only use potable water from reliable sources. Even though the water is potable, it may not be entirely palatable. I use a final Brita or other device for drinking water.
Personally I find it to be a real nuisance to carry bottled water when camping. Especially in Summer months, I am likely to go through a gallon of drinking water a day. That would really add up over a few weeks.
If you really think bottled water is somehow better, you might want to do some additional research. Typically the source of bottled water is municipal water that has perhaps been filtered. Then there is the issue of water in contact with plastic containers for weeks, months or even years. No thanks.
I agree, except for the source of bottled water. "Purified" water might come from a source exactly as you describe, but "spring" water does not, and can not, come from a source other than a natural spring. For those who insist on bottled water, there should be no option other than spring water.
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RetiredRealtorRick
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04/12/23 10:15am |
Truck Campers
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RE: $100,000 Host Campers
IMO there's no such thing as a $100,000 TC.
I could buy a nice RV with a steering wheel and an engine for that price!! :C
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RetiredRealtorRick
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04/12/23 06:00am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Would you get new tires ?
I would replace them and sell the old ones on CL. Used tires are popular with those folks that need them for their old beater truck.
^^^ I agree 100% ^^^
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RetiredRealtorRick
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04/12/23 05:58am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Full Time Motorhome
This post is about a washer/dryer and not about gas vs diesel. Thanks anyway.
Your original post said you would "probably" buy the gas rig, which leaves the whole gas vs diesel discussion open, especially considering that percentage-wise, I think far more diesel coaches will be equipped with washer/dryers than gas coaches.
Just be thankful for the responses, even those that might seemingly be a bit off-topic. Keep it light. You've got the time to post, and we've got the time to respond (unless someone here has a plane to catch :W)
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RetiredRealtorRick
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04/06/23 10:48am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Full Time Motorhome
Having owned both, one reason I can understand buying a gasser over a diesel for full-timimg is entry access. IMO (note I'm saying IMO) it is much easier for ME to enter the coach through the side door rather than a front door, having to maneuver around the co-pilot seat and up the inside stairs. And, maybe it's just me!
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RetiredRealtorRick
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04/06/23 04:49am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Wheels!
Take 'em off and spray paint your wheels silver. See if you can buy snap-on chrome lug caps to finish the look.
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RetiredRealtorRick
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04/06/23 04:44am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Dewinterizing Today
I feel so left out. I've never dewinterized in my life. :W
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RetiredRealtorRick
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04/02/23 06:03am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Oil changes
I noticed in Yuma (what you show as your home base) there are numerous RV service centers. Why not just choose one of them?
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RetiredRealtorRick
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03/28/23 04:43am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Vancouver, Seward, Anchorage and Fairbanks
Book a whale watching excursion, most likely in Seward. I guarantee you won't regret it.
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RetiredRealtorRick
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03/23/23 04:17am |
RVing in Canada and Alaska
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RE: Tire Rotation
No real reason to rotate, but what harm could it do?
I'd go front to back on each side. Keep 'em rolling in the same direction.
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RetiredRealtorRick
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03/20/23 10:03am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Time to sell questions
I'd try RVTrader. That's where people looking specifically for RV's tend to look. Spend a few bucks, take LOTS of GOOD pictures, price it right, and you're off to the races.
Another word of advice. If you decide on a price, and you see little or no activity, be ready to systematically drop your price. You might have to do it several times, but you will eventually "find the market" and it will sell.
Best of luck in your efforts.
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RetiredRealtorRick
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03/16/23 05:44am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Insurance recommendations
The skylight was 300 and we have 500 deductible. But hubby has a really bad back so we really don’t like the roof stuff. But we did it today. So it’s all done now.
So if the skylight was $300, and you have a $500 deductible, couldn't you have found someone to install it for you for $200 (+ or -)? Why would you have submitted a claim anyway? Am I missing something here?
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RetiredRealtorRick
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03/15/23 05:05am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: I Bought Too Much Truck
" I think they are even offering 0% interest on the F-150, but not on the F-250."
I think it's currently 0% for 48 months, so, for example, on a $70,000 truck, you'd have a low, low monthly payment of ONLY $1500!! :E
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RetiredRealtorRick
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03/12/23 06:32am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Season soon to end - putting RV into storage
Yup. Just move to Florida like everybody else does ... and forget about it!Sorry, no. I'm looking for good weather all year round not just winter.
As I see it, "good weather all year round" means NOT having to store my RV . . . and no "season soon to end" either. My season is 12 months.
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RetiredRealtorRick
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03/11/23 03:00pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: I Bought Too Much Truck
midnightsadie is right.
Get a small car (or small truck) for your everyday use.
Looks like you bought the monster truck for pulling the big trailer. Exactly how many days per year will that be happening? Then, ask yourself, how many days of the year will that NOT be happening?
Do the math, and use your best judgement.
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RetiredRealtorRick
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03/11/23 01:23pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Season soon to end - putting RV into storage
"Any other hints what needs to be done?"
Yup. Just move to Florida like everybody else does ... and forget about it!
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RetiredRealtorRick
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03/11/23 01:16pm |
General RVing Issues
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