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Russ Ranger · Russ Ranger

Howard, Is it appropriate to use this forum as a place begin a discussion about traveling to Alaska in the Summer of 2019? Can we share maps and itineraries? Boondocking finds as we travel? Interesting sites and "do not miss" locations? If it is OK, what heading should we put this topic under? I thin...

mb36912 · mb36912

Howard: Our rig is up at Recreational Specialties in Wakarusa, IN getting painted and spruced up a bit. We have been considering one of the roof overcoat systems for our TPO roof as an option. What was your opinion of the RoofArmor system as of when you sold your rig? Would you do it again? Are there ot...

CraigAs · CraigAs

Howard, I am researching fifth wheel rv's as we are getting ready to find and purchase our first fifth wheel. Initially, my first two concerns one we have found one is the quality of the tires. I have been around RV's for a long time and I know how important the right tires can be. I recently found a site tha...

dhaun · dhaun

Howard, Was wondering if you would mind saying what Agent/Broker you went through to get your new Health Insurance in Florida? Since I retired two years ago, Health Insurance coverage is my biggest monthly expense, as we are not 65 yet. I thought I may give them a try and see if they could do better than...

DoubleG · DoubleG

Howard, I’m following your Washington trip and was wondering about your statement that you would not have taken your 5th wheel in some of these places. Is it the overall length of the 5th Wheel that is the limiting factor or something else? If you had a 5th wheel that was 30’ have made a difference? Jo...

DoubleG · DoubleG

Howard, Can you describe your Wifi/Cellular setup in your rig?

Charmaine · Charmaine

Hi, would you be willing to disclose which company you are using to insure your rig these days? I contacted Millers, and they quoted a policy with National General. AARP uses Hartford, American Adventures thru your site quotes Foremost, USAA refers to Progressive, etc. Online reviews of all of th...

RonS · RonS

Hi Howard, I've decided to go solar with my rig and I'm a little nervous about making the correct connections. I've read other comments and seen wiring diagrams, but still a little apprehensive. To begin with we have a new Venture Sport trek TT. I replaced the 12 volt battery w/2 6volt golf cart batter...

tktoth · tktoth

Howard, I know Linda and you try to stay off of interstate highways and wondered what gps do you use to make sure your route has no low clearances and wide enough roads? Thanks in advance. Tom Toth

Lee Ann · Lee Ann

We need to have some work down while at the fall rally. Is there a mobile rv service you recommend in the area?

Acheron2010 · Acheron2010

Howard, First, thank you. What a wealth of information and wisdom on this board. Every day that I check in I learn something. One of the most valuable information sources I find is in the signature of contributors. Some identify their rig, and some have blogs that I can peruse. I would like to see a se...

Danny and Cheryl · Danny and Cheryl

Does anyone have any experience with the AT&T Mobley? Pros or Cons

Milt and Debbie · Milt and Debbie

Howard, I wish I would have asked you this at the Rally, last week, but I did not have all the facts yet. We have the residential fridge, which I have heard uses 15 amps to run. Also I read in another thread it takes 150 Amp-Hours to run ( I am assuming per day). My manufacturer installed Deka DP27 Marine D...

carolinakids · carolinakids

Howard, We have ST235/80/R16's. One came apart today. With your knowledge sir, would you give us a recommendation of replacement. One china bomb is enough, not saying other want do the same but we sure would appreciate any advice Howard. We had her weighted and she was 15,700. Axles are 7000 if that h...

CRHyde58 · CRHyde58

Time to replace batteries, we think we will do a little boondocking in the future. We have 5500 generator, inverter, and transfer switch. What AH rating range should we be looking in?

Danny and Cheryl · Danny and Cheryl

Howard are you still happy with the NeverLube bearings in your hubs. I am going to Elkhart next week to get the I S and disc brakes with the NeverLube bearings. A any thoughts Danny

Glenn West · Glenn West

I understand why but must point out it is very easy to post on an old topic on this forum. A single page can contain a whole year worth of post. Who reads the date. Not needed on most forums. Most forum you can go several pages on the same year posts. jfyi -- Edited by Glenn West on Wednesday 6th of July 2016 08:...

DreamingtheDream · DreamingtheDream

Hello Howard. We have been following you and Linda for some time now and plan to fulltime within a few years. We currently have a 2006 F350 dually and a 2015 Montana High Country. We have every intention on starting out with a more fulltime friendly rig. We have looked at Augusta RV and Mobile Suites...

minimalist-drifter · minimalist-drifter

We have (2) 100 watt solar panels, a charge controller, an inverter, and a deep cycle battery. I'm totally lost on what wires I need.. Any help is appreciated, thank you!

Richard_Peggy · Richard_Peggy

Howard, Your writing style leads me to believe you are actually trying to provide a forum for intelligent discussion. That, I appreciate. Since I am learning about the whole field of RVing I am going to shows and asking a lot of questions. I would like to use the forum as a means of "fact checking" some...

RonC · RonC

i just got a new truck (2016 F350 DRW 6.7 Powerstroke). It's about 2 inches lower than the truck it replaced (2014 F350 SRW 6.7 Powerstroke). The trailer (41 ft, 15,000 lbs 5th wheel) now sits 1" low in the front. Previously it was level to 1 inch high in front. My actual current measurements are 26 inc...

CRHyde58 · CRHyde58

Thanks for the push in Chattanooga. We close on our house next Tuesday, and we are already in our 30' KZ fifth wheel. We intend to upgrade it after the house closes. We are still wading through Internet and satellite options. We have had Direct for a long time, so we lean that way. I would certainly like t...

hogans1947 · hogans1947

Looks like we may catch up with you in Echo Basin on our way back to Louisville for a visit. Been looking at that campground and glad to hear you like it. In Phoenix now at a convention and plan to leave here on Sat. and go north through Co. Your journal said the chat room discussed mountain driving and we...

Cschwang · Cschwang

Hello Howard, We have read many opinions and watched videos about sewer hoses. We will take delivery on our 2014 Winnebago Via 25P at the end of January. We'd like to make the best decision on the sewer hose. It seems from our research that the Polychute, the Rhino, and the Sewer Solutions are the top...

lonelyroad · lonelyroad

Hi, Sorry if I'm violating your better judgment! I am interested in purchasing a used Scamp or Casita. I have tried and tried to register on the Casita forum, but it keeps saying I've failed the challenge question. I assume that means the text you enter to prove you're not a robot? The text they prov...

Fordiesel250 · Fordiesel250

Can you give me some insight into the use of mouse free that you used. Feedback on the product. How often does it have to be applied and is it worth using.

melody · melody

Hi Howard, I know you have great expertise in researching various issues. My concern is, as an early retireee, I have been relying on ACA, which at least provides catastrophic health insurance coverage, if not much else, and the premiums have been manageable. However, as pensions and SS kick in...

GeorgeWM · GeorgeWM

Howard -- My wife has been following your blog for quite a while. We have thought long and hard about full-timing and considered everything, including finances. Our hearts and minds say go for it and start towing a fifth wheel in the spring/summer of 2016....but one question remains -- we are 71 and...

cherylbrv · cherylbrv

Hi Howard, I hope your dad is doing better. I continue saying my prayers for him. Question -- in one of your recent posts, you were talking about various anxieties when getting ready to move after being in a spot for a while. One of them was concerns about how things may have "settled." C...

Fordiesel250 · Fordiesel250

I know you have a Thousand Trails Zone pass and was wondering if you could give me some feedback on your impressions so far.

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Alaska - Summer 2019 (closed) (Preview) Howard, Is it appropriate to use this forum as a place begin a discussion about traveling to Alaska in the Summer of 2019? Can we share maps and itineraries? Boondocking finds as we travel? Interesting sites and "do not miss" locations? If it is OK, what heading should we put this topic under? I thin...	Russ Ranger	1	129	01:17 PM Oct 25, 2018 by Howard
	FlexArmor roof (Preview) Howard: Our rig is up at Recreational Specialties in Wakarusa, IN getting painted and spruced up a bit. We have been considering one of the roof overcoat systems for our TPO roof as an option. What was your opinion of the RoofArmor system as of when you sold your rig? Would you do it again? Are there ot...	mb36912	12	621	07:33 AM Sep 10, 2018 by Danny and Cheryl
	Tires and fifth wheel hitches (Preview) Howard, I am researching fifth wheel rv's as we are getting ready to find and purchase our first fifth wheel. Initially, my first two concerns one we have found one is the quality of the tires. I have been around RV's for a long time and I know how important the right tires can be. I recently found a site tha...	CraigAs	13	535	02:34 PM Aug 14, 2018 by FastEagle
	Health Insurance (Preview) Howard, Was wondering if you would mind saying what Agent/Broker you went through to get your new Health Insurance in Florida? Since I retired two years ago, Health Insurance coverage is my biggest monthly expense, as we are not 65 yet. I thought I may give them a try and see if they could do better than...	dhaun	4	460	04:51 PM Jul 24, 2018 by dhaun
	Difference with Class C (Preview) Howard, I’m following your Washington trip and was wondering about your statement that you would not have taken your 5th wheel in some of these places. Is it the overall length of the 5th Wheel that is the limiting factor or something else? If you had a 5th wheel that was 30’ have made a difference? Jo...	DoubleG	5	367	07:56 AM Jul 24, 2018 by PrairieRV
	WiFi/Cellular in your new Coach (Preview) Howard, Can you describe your Wifi/Cellular setup in your rig?	DoubleG	10	630	10:11 AM Jul 3, 2018 by bjoyce
	Current Insurance Company for Fulltimers Coverage? (Preview) Hi, would you be willing to disclose which company you are using to insure your rig these days? I contacted Millers, and they quoted a policy with National General. AARP uses Hartford, American Adventures thru your site quotes Foremost, USAA refers to Progressive, etc. Online reviews of all of th...	Charmaine	7	600	08:58 AM May 28, 2018 by solo boondocker
	Hooking up the new solar system (Preview) Hi Howard, I've decided to go solar with my rig and I'm a little nervous about making the correct connections. I've read other comments and seen wiring diagrams, but still a little apprehensive. To begin with we have a new Venture Sport trek TT. I replaced the 12 volt battery w/2 6volt golf cart batter...	RonS	8	1240	05:23 PM Feb 2, 2018 by Bill and Linda
	What gps do you use for bridge clearance? (Preview) Howard, I know Linda and you try to stay off of interstate highways and wondered what gps do you use to make sure your route has no low clearances and wide enough roads? Thanks in advance. Tom Toth	tktoth	8	1408	06:57 PM Sep 17, 2017 by RonC
	Mobile RV Service Seveirville TN (Preview) We need to have some work down while at the fall rally. Is there a mobile rv service you recommend in the area?	Lee Ann	2	749	08:03 AM Sep 10, 2017 by Howard
	Forum suggestion (Preview) Howard, First, thank you. What a wealth of information and wisdom on this board. Every day that I check in I learn something. One of the most valuable information sources I find is in the signature of contributors. Some identify their rig, and some have blogs that I can peruse. I would like to see a se...	Acheron2010	2	1024	10:31 AM Jun 20, 2017 by Howard
	AT&T ZTE Mobley (Preview) Does anyone have any experience with the AT&T Mobley? Pros or Cons	Danny and Cheryl	4	1103	06:10 AM Jun 2, 2017 by Danny and Cheryl
	Do I need to change batteries? Battery (Preview) Howard, I wish I would have asked you this at the Rally, last week, but I did not have all the facts yet. We have the residential fridge, which I have heard uses 15 amps to run. Also I read in another thread it takes 150 Amp-Hours to run ( I am assuming per day). My manufacturer installed Deka DP27 Marine D...	Milt and Debbie	6	1124	06:49 AM May 18, 2017 by Howard
	Tire Blew (Preview) Howard, We have ST235/80/R16's. One came apart today. With your knowledge sir, would you give us a recommendation of replacement. One china bomb is enough, not saying other want do the same but we sure would appreciate any advice Howard. We had her weighted and she was 15,700. Axles are 7000 if that h...	carolinakids	13	1657	04:05 PM May 10, 2017 by LarryW21
	Suitable Amp Hour rating for full timers (Preview) Time to replace batteries, we think we will do a little boondocking in the future. We have 5500 generator, inverter, and transfer switch. What AH rating range should we be looking in?	CRHyde58	9	1193	09:00 AM Apr 30, 2017 by CRHyde58
	Nev-R-Lube Bearings (Preview) Howard are you still happy with the NeverLube bearings in your hubs. I am going to Elkhart next week to get the I S and disc brakes with the NeverLube bearings. A any thoughts Danny	Danny and Cheryl	25	2485	08:07 AM Mar 22, 2017 by Bill and Linda
	Closing old posts. (Preview) I understand why but must point out it is very easy to post on an old topic on this forum. A single page can contain a whole year worth of post. Who reads the date. Not needed on most forums. Most forum you can go several pages on the same year posts. jfyi -- Edited by Glenn West on Wednesday 6th of July 2016 08:...	Glenn West	6	1716	08:51 AM Dec 30, 2016 by TheNewhalls
	Questions about Your capacities (Preview) Hello Howard. We have been following you and Linda for some time now and plan to fulltime within a few years. We currently have a 2006 F350 dually and a 2015 Montana High Country. We have every intention on starting out with a more fulltime friendly rig. We have looked at Augusta RV and Mobile Suites...	DreamingtheDream	4	1492	07:21 AM Nov 3, 2016 by Bill and Linda
	Final stages of campervan conversion - HELP (Preview) We have (2) 100 watt solar panels, a charge controller, an inverter, and a deep cycle battery. I'm totally lost on what wires I need.. Any help is appreciated, thank you!	minimalist-drifter	1	904	04:05 AM Oct 19, 2016 by Howard
	Fact Checking (Preview) Howard, Your writing style leads me to believe you are actually trying to provide a forum for intelligent discussion. That, I appreciate. Since I am learning about the whole field of RVing I am going to shows and asking a lot of questions. I would like to use the forum as a means of "fact checking" some...	Richard_Peggy	5	1385	06:50 AM Sep 30, 2016 by el Rojo and Pam
	Level 5th wheel towing (Preview) i just got a new truck (2016 F350 DRW 6.7 Powerstroke). It's about 2 inches lower than the truck it replaced (2014 F350 SRW 6.7 Powerstroke). The trailer (41 ft, 15,000 lbs 5th wheel) now sits 1" low in the front. Previously it was level to 1 inch high in front. My actual current measurements are 26 inc...	RonC	2	1641	09:18 AM Aug 21, 2016 by RonC
	Internet and Satellite TV (Preview) Thanks for the push in Chattanooga. We close on our house next Tuesday, and we are already in our 30' KZ fifth wheel. We intend to upgrade it after the house closes. We are still wading through Internet and satellite options. We have had Direct for a long time, so we lean that way. I would certainly like t...	CRHyde58	8	1888	01:08 PM Aug 13, 2016 by Bill and Linda
	Mountain driving (closed) (Preview) Looks like we may catch up with you in Echo Basin on our way back to Louisville for a visit. Been looking at that campground and glad to hear you like it. In Phoenix now at a convention and plan to leave here on Sat. and go north through Co. Your journal said the chat room discussed mountain driving and we...	hogans1947	9	4808	06:59 PM Aug 10, 2016 by Barbaraok
	Sewer hose (closed) (Preview) Hello Howard, We have read many opinions and watched videos about sewer hoses. We will take delivery on our 2014 Winnebago Via 25P at the end of January. We'd like to make the best decision on the sewer hose. It seems from our research that the Polychute, the Rhino, and the Sewer Solutions are the top...	Cschwang	21	6716	03:58 PM May 28, 2016 by RonC
	Can't get in to Scamp and Casita forums (Preview) Hi, Sorry if I'm violating your better judgment! I am interested in purchasing a used Scamp or Casita. I have tried and tried to register on the Casita forum, but it keeps saying I've failed the challenge question. I assume that means the text you enter to prove you're not a robot? The text they prov...	lonelyroad	0	1012	08:18 PM May 5, 2016 by lonelyroad
	Mouse Free (closed) (Preview) Can you give me some insight into the use of mouse free that you used. Feedback on the product. How often does it have to be applied and is it worth using.	Fordiesel250	18	11759	06:03 AM Apr 13, 2016 by RobinG
	Canada and Health Care (Preview) Hi Howard, I know you have great expertise in researching various issues. My concern is, as an early retireee, I have been relying on ACA, which at least provides catastrophic health insurance coverage, if not much else, and the premiums have been manageable. However, as pensions and SS kick in...	melody	11	2010	06:17 PM Feb 23, 2016 by Someday
	Are We Too Old? (Preview) Howard -- My wife has been following your blog for quite a while. We have thought long and hard about full-timing and considered everything, including finances. Our hearts and minds say go for it and start towing a fifth wheel in the spring/summer of 2016....but one question remains -- we are 71 and...	GeorgeWM	9	2439	08:31 AM Nov 12, 2015 by A hitch and hop
	Settling? (Preview) Hi Howard, I hope your dad is doing better. I continue saying my prayers for him. Question -- in one of your recent posts, you were talking about various anxieties when getting ready to move after being in a spot for a while. One of them was concerns about how things may have "settled." C...	cherylbrv	3	1694	11:42 AM Oct 3, 2015 by Camper Chronicles
	Thousand Trails (Preview) I know you have a Thousand Trails Zone pass and was wondering if you could give me some feedback on your impressions so far.	Fordiesel250	4	1857	05:38 PM Oct 2, 2015 by jrzygrl64
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