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Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 03-22-2017, 08:52 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,059
Posted By thomasmnile
Boy, no truer words spoken there. Our first RV...

Boy, no truer words spoken there. Our first RV was a used HitchHiker II/LS that was converted to the MorRyde independent suspension and disc brakes by its owner. That trailer towed like an absolute...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 02-14-2017, 08:23 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,533
Posted By thomasmnile
I'm in the very early stages of downsizing from a...

I'm in the very early stages of downsizing from a Ram 3500 to perhaps an F150. Spent time at a local Ford store yesterday speaking with a salesman who schooled me on what configuration I would need...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 01-14-2017, 09:39 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 13,421
Posted By thomasmnile
I can believe it. 2 years ago I started...

I can believe it. 2 years ago I started experiencing an electrical issue on my '05 3500 diesel. After starting the engine, the voltmeter would abruptly drop from 14 volt output to barely 12 volt....
Forum: Jokes and Humor 01-14-2017, 09:29 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,534
Posted By thomasmnile
You're getting close to a full interior/exterior...

You're getting close to a full interior/exterior detail now! :lolhitsign::lolhitsign:
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 12-01-2016, 10:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,469
Posted By thomasmnile
Snowbird, can't help with the TV, but I love your...

Snowbird, can't help with the TV, but I love your choice of 'roosts'. We live an hour and a half southwest of St Augustine, but visit a lot......with and without the travel trailer. Happy hunting and...
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 11-23-2016, 05:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,997
Posted By thomasmnile
I use a food grade silicone spray (manufactured...

I use a food grade silicone spray (manufactured by CRC) on the antenna mechanism, the slide seals, slide mechanism, even the window tracks on our WhiteHawk. Seems to work fine, doesn't attract grit...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 11-16-2016, 02:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,821
Posted By thomasmnile
Best modification you can add to your RV. You...

Best modification you can add to your RV. You won't regret it.:Beerchug:
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 11-12-2016, 10:24 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,821
Posted By thomasmnile
Like insurance and personal protection. Some...

Like insurance and personal protection. Some electrical conditions the Progressive unit protects against could be hazardous to your health. And, it's nice to think campground wiring is a safe,...
Forum: Campfire Chat 10-28-2016, 08:15 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,542
Posted By thomasmnile
In our previous stick n' brick, we had cable...

In our previous stick n' brick, we had cable Internet til the price of the 'bundled' service got stratospheric expensive. Switched to Century Link DSL, for most of our relationship max download speed...
Forum: Jokes and Humor 10-26-2016, 09:13 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,094
Posted By thomasmnile
Newer planned developments in Florida seem to...

Newer planned developments in Florida seem to have them. Roundabouts, controlled intersections, doesn't matter here. They're all terrifying. No one around here understands 'stop', 'yield' and since...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 10-24-2016, 08:52 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,521
Posted By thomasmnile
Not a tech guru by any means and I don't own any...

Not a tech guru by any means and I don't own any apple gear but have you also cleared your browser cache on both devices? It may help; we have had a similar issue with our Galaxy phones (not with...
Forum: Campfire Chat 10-10-2016, 12:28 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,050
Posted By thomasmnile
5' 11 1/4" before lumbar spine fusion, 5' 10"...

5' 11 1/4" before lumbar spine fusion, 5' 10" after.
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 09-21-2016, 11:04 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,530
Posted By thomasmnile
Quick scan of the Web today has no new stories of...

Quick scan of the Web today has no new stories of fuel shortages or rationing in the Southeast. OTOH, be grateful you're not heading toward the Midwest, especially Illinois, Indiana, and lower...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 09-09-2016, 12:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,096
Posted By thomasmnile
Or the power pedestal. :facepalm::facepalm: ...

Or the power pedestal. :facepalm::facepalm:

So far so good with the single Schwintek in our WhiteHawk 27DSRL. Would rather deal with an electromechanical issue than leaky hydraulic pump and...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 09-08-2016, 02:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,114
Posted By thomasmnile
A question I haven't seen asked. Appears by...

A question I haven't seen asked. Appears by signature line the OP owns a trailer. Is it paid for? Is the OP going to trade in that trailer? Does this not have an impact on the out the door price of...
Forum: Campfire Chat 09-08-2016, 10:12 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,795
Posted By thomasmnile
I am month to month with Verizon now and they're...

I am month to month with Verizon now and they're bombarding me with upgrade offer e-mails, offering me 300 dollars trade in allowance for my S4's ( 2 lines) toward purchase of a new phone. Sounded...
Forum: Campfire Chat 09-07-2016, 03:27 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,795
Posted By thomasmnile
No. Better uses for the $650 or more that it will...

No. Better uses for the $650 or more that it will cost. Have a 2 year old 'droid that works just fine. Feel no need to buy a Galaxy S7 either, it's a phone. Not into the technology nuclear arms race....
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 08-26-2016, 04:16 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,148
Posted By thomasmnile
Hey, my first car! Totaled it 2months after I got...

Hey, my first car! Totaled it 2months after I got it, replaced it with another. The best part: The payment! $59/mo for 18 months. Find ANY new vehicle for those terms anymore. Sigh...........

The...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 08-19-2016, 08:53 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,760
Posted By thomasmnile
We had auto/home and RV coverage with State Farm...

We had auto/home and RV coverage with State Farm for 30 years. I am relating my experience with the RV only because what my agent told me is not what your agent is saying.

The RV policy from SF...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 08-16-2016, 08:26 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,447
Posted By thomasmnile
Have to agree with Camper Bob. 8 years ago I...

Have to agree with Camper Bob. 8 years ago I found an '05 3500 Quad Cab with a longbed with only 20,000 miles on it for 25K. At the time diesel was approaching 5 bucks a gallon but I jumped on it b...
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 08-15-2016, 12:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,139
Posted By thomasmnile
Check your local Home Depot or Lowes....

Check your local Home Depot or Lowes. Neighborhood HD has 4'x8' sheets of .157 inch thick sheets in stock for $15.44 each. White only if that matters.
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 08-12-2016, 01:44 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,350
Posted By thomasmnile
Guess it depends on your Pinnacle's loaded pin...

Guess it depends on your Pinnacle's loaded pin weight vs. make/model of the truck you're considering. The two big limiting factors on the one ton SRW will be rear axle weight rating and the load...
Forum: Jayco Mods 08-11-2016, 01:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,657
Posted By thomasmnile
Been using the Valterra gate valve and clear...

Been using the Valterra gate valve and clear elbow since we started RV'ing. The guy we purchased our first trailer from was a great teacher. And the clear elbow is most helpful during the 'tank flush...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 08-09-2016, 09:10 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 13,373
Posted By thomasmnile
The settlement has not yet been approved by the...

The settlement has not yet been approved by the court. According to the recall website the hearing to approve the settlement is in September. RV owners identified as having one of the Norcold models...
Forum: Campfire Chat 08-03-2016, 08:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,766
Posted By thomasmnile
By and large, besides the name brand truck stops,...

By and large, besides the name brand truck stops, you can often find convenience stores with large, easy to navigate pump islands if your travels are primarily along the Interstates. High awnings, no...
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