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cherylbrv · cherylbrv

Hi Howard, I posted this in "Community" but it was suggested you might be the best one to answer this: I would like to share a spreadsheet I created regarding tax and DMV status & requirements for domiciles. I know how to add a hyperlink but not sure how to add a file. Any hints? Thanks!

Speedhitch · Speedhitch

Are there any companies that top the list for extended warranties? I have been shopping for one but I don't want to pay $$$ for a company that may not be in business for the term of my warranty. Speedy...

darbyjudy · darbyjudy

Howard maybe you can answer this question for me. At the present time I have Verizon phone service w/unlimited calling in the USA. I also have Verizon DSL for the computer when I am home. For these services I am paying $90.00 a month. I then have dish network which is $87.12 a month which includes thei...

RVKevi · RVKevi

Howard, you've had the IS on your rig for a number of years. Has it ever gotten out of alignment? If it has, what was involved in getting it aligned?

Ranger guy · Ranger guy

I notice the other day with the AC on I had a small drip inside trailer from AC unit it was hot and humid with some rain showers I never noticed this befor I took the small vent cover off were a filter is and looked up and could see condenstion on the aluminum fins I noticed the drip after the AC was off for a bit i...

Ckerr · Ckerr

Hi Howard (AND Linda), I've just started seriously looking for a 5th wheel of my own to live in. I can't afford the 5th wheel of my dreams right now so I'm exploring options. It seems it's really hard to find a good quality late model unit that doesn't cost nearly as much as a brand new one. I happened to s...

Alie and Jims Carrilite · Alie and Jims Carrilite

Howard, I read your latest blog post and have a question about weighing RV's and their tow vehicles. Basically, what do you do when a customized truck wants to be weighed. Our Dodge which has been heavily modified beyond factory standards is quite capable of towing our CarriLite, but there are no f...

RhinestoneAngel · RhinestoneAngel

Our generator will not start. It sounds like it wants to with the rrrrrr rrrrrrr sound but won't kick over. We've been charging our batteries. In fact, we have the cable plugged into our outside electrical box charging the RV batteries. Our RV is right outside our kitchen door in our driveway. We have t...

Mark Serley · Mark Serley

howard, just wanted to ask you about the fall rally. do you have a limit? we love the great smokies, ashville, gatlinburg, the old mill et.al., but i still work, for myself, but still october is a long way off and we might want to fit it into our schedule but not able to tell right now. ran into a fellow rv-dr...

Jo And Craig · Jo And Craig

Howard, I am so glad to read you toured the Dynamax Trilogy at the North Carolina show! As you must know, there has been a great deal of discussion on this board about the Dynamax Trilogy. It is actually one of our absolute FAVS! Would you be so kind as to post YOUR thoughts on this particular fifth whe...

BMiller · BMiller

Howard, my husband and I are preparing for full timing. At this time we are getting ready to purchase our truck and 5th wheel. Many of the RV dealers are telling us that if we buy anything over 30 feet we will have a hard time finding parks to accomodate. We are looking a several that are 39' total length...

Hdrider · Hdrider

Hey Howard,,, I know a short while back you mentioned that you broke down and bought new house batteries. I have searched and searched to find what it was you decided on but I'm having no luck. Can you tell me what they are?? It seems we are in need so I'm doing my research again. It seems that all I do at ti...

Mark Serley · Mark Serley

Howard, how many mikes have you logged since you started your journey and how many sets of tires have you gone thru, on both your rig and your two vehicles, just curious, thanks mark. it appears your F450 and Cambridge are still with you.

mcphelps7 · mcphelps7

Hi Howard, I'm a lurker who's been following along, but always about 2 months behind. You guys are great! Anyway, it seems you have trouble finding spots with southern exposures for your roof mounted satellite dish. Is there a reason you haven't bought a tripod mounted dish that you could move aro...

VanMar · VanMar

Howard, How far in advance do you pick the area or region where the rallies are held? Any ideas yet for '13?

rljmowl · rljmowl

Hi Howard, My husband and I were wondering if you can add insulation to your RV walls? Also what we can do to better insulate around our windows? We have another month and half before heading south. We have a 2001 Coachman Catalina. Thank you in advance for any advice from you or others. Jim and...

RB · RB

Howard, It s Richard your old neighbor at the Hershey Rally. Quick question, do you have a surge protector, do you think necessary for the 3 to 4 hundred bucks that they cost , Bonnie and I have been camping for about 22 years now and I don t ever recall the need for one. Bonnie tells me it s cheap insurance to...

Team Murc · Team Murc

Howard + Linda, I was reading about the up coming "boondocking" rally. Unfortunately we will not be able to attend but it did get me to thinking ( I know a very dangerous thing ). Have you ever given any thought to doing webinars either live or recorded depending on the topic? I am a Realt...

malibou · malibou

Is there more than the preview. I must be missing something. Thank you.

plhaw · plhaw

Hi, Phil and I learned so much at the Harrisburg rally (remember...."her thyroid meds" answer?). Still laughing over that one ! We want to come to the Quartzsite rally (if we can make it there from Oregon in feb.). But I would just like to throw a spectacular Oregon possibility out there for...

adeline and ed · adeline and ed

I bought a Sears model like you and others have. Went to add to tires today after sitting all summer and getting ready to head south..The mobile suites needs 125lbs,and i can't seem to get the needed pressure.It just does nothing.. It worked fine topping up the truck to 80lbs. Any suggestions would be h...

53 Merc · 53 Merc

I wanted to ask our weighing expert a simple question? Even though my rig tows level, I have seen numerous rigs on the road that have a serious high hitch. Now, since we all have "equalizing wheel systems" do these high front rigs put undue weight on the rear tires? I realize the equalizin...

Jim Dean · Jim Dean

After my second blowout in three weeks I will be replacing it Monday. ( It blew out late on a Saturday afternoon.) When the one that just blew out gets replaced I will replace the other two tires also so that I can have four new tires on the ground. One of the other two tires I am replacing was from a blowout in...

The Moment · The Moment

We are planning to jump in to full timing next year, just ordered our rig and will pick it up in the Spring. Does anyone have any advice in selecting a domicile state?

crmfghtr · crmfghtr

Howard, Do you mind if I place a link to your web site (RV-Dreams.com) from my web site ? Best Regards,

cherylbrv · cherylbrv

This is actually for you and Linda -- do you ever go back and reread your blog postings from before you went full time? As things here are finally starting to move along (albeit at a snail's pace, but still moving forward), we suddenly had the thought of 2nd thoughts and doubts. So the way we handled it w...

Lynn and Ed · Lynn and Ed

Given your and Linda’s desire to stay at as many “It Factor” locations as possible – if you were to start over (or purchase a new rig) would you purchase 39’ or would you consider going shorter or longer than 40’ (i.e., greater living space and you would still be able to stay at those great “It Factor” loc...

cherylbrv · cherylbrv

Hi Howard, I know there are already so many wonderful and very useful & informative topics (sections? not sure what you want to refer to them as; "Ask Howard" is one of them). How about (perhaps in the Members only section) something called "Where are You?" so that people w...

Scubabeck · Scubabeck

My husband and I attended the Hershey Rally and loved it. However I can not find what I did with my papers from there. You had suggested a book/booklet about choosing a home base. Can you please tell me the name of the book again or where to purchase it. We are moving our full time status up by a year! We p...

Monkeysue · Monkeysue

Hi Howard...We are planning on buying a washer/ dryer combo.. Do you have any advice on this subject? Thank You...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	How do I attach a file here? (Preview) Hi Howard, I posted this in "Community" but it was suggested you might be the best one to answer this: I would like to share a spreadsheet I created regarding tax and DMV status & requirements for domiciles. I know how to add a hyperlink but not sure how to add a file. Any hints? Thanks!	cherylbrv	2	1520	11:48 PM Sep 15, 2013 by cherylbrv
	Extended Warranties (Preview) Are there any companies that top the list for extended warranties? I have been shopping for one but I don't want to pay $$$ for a company that may not be in business for the term of my warranty. Speedy...	Speedhitch	16	4007	04:03 PM Aug 22, 2013 by cherylbrv
	Saving money (closed) (Preview) Howard maybe you can answer this question for me. At the present time I have Verizon phone service w/unlimited calling in the USA. I also have Verizon DSL for the computer when I am home. For these services I am paying $90.00 a month. I then have dish network which is $87.12 a month which includes thei...	darbyjudy	8	3928	03:37 AM Jul 29, 2013 by Howard
	Alignment for MorRyde IS (Preview) Howard, you've had the IS on your rig for a number of years. Has it ever gotten out of alignment? If it has, what was involved in getting it aligned?	RVKevi	7	2591	09:19 PM Jul 14, 2013 by Terry and Jo
	ac (Preview) I notice the other day with the AC on I had a small drip inside trailer from AC unit it was hot and humid with some rain showers I never noticed this befor I took the small vent cover off were a filter is and looked up and could see condenstion on the aluminum fins I noticed the drip after the AC was off for a bit i...	Ranger guy	5	2009	05:22 AM Jul 3, 2013 by Howard
	2006 Cambridge 5th Wheel (Preview) Hi Howard (AND Linda), I've just started seriously looking for a 5th wheel of my own to live in. I can't afford the 5th wheel of my dreams right now so I'm exploring options. It seems it's really hard to find a good quality late model unit that doesn't cost nearly as much as a brand new one. I happened to s...	Ckerr	8	2432	04:54 PM Jun 18, 2013 by Jack Mayer
	Weighing (Preview) Howard, I read your latest blog post and have a question about weighing RV's and their tow vehicles. Basically, what do you do when a customized truck wants to be weighed. Our Dodge which has been heavily modified beyond factory standards is quite capable of towing our CarriLite, but there are no f...	Alie and Jims Carrilite	1	1461	01:10 PM May 13, 2013 by Howard
	Generator won't start (Preview) Our generator will not start. It sounds like it wants to with the rrrrrr rrrrrrr sound but won't kick over. We've been charging our batteries. In fact, we have the cable plugged into our outside electrical box charging the RV batteries. Our RV is right outside our kitchen door in our driveway. We have t...	RhinestoneAngel	7	3039	10:06 PM Apr 19, 2013 by RhinestoneAngel
	Fall Rally (Preview) howard, just wanted to ask you about the fall rally. do you have a limit? we love the great smokies, ashville, gatlinburg, the old mill et.al., but i still work, for myself, but still october is a long way off and we might want to fit it into our schedule but not able to tell right now. ran into a fellow rv-dr...	Mark Serley	5	1640	11:57 AM Apr 3, 2013 by Jim01
	Dynamax Trilogy Tour at North Carolina Show (Preview) Howard, I am so glad to read you toured the Dynamax Trilogy at the North Carolina show! As you must know, there has been a great deal of discussion on this board about the Dynamax Trilogy. It is actually one of our absolute FAVS! Would you be so kind as to post YOUR thoughts on this particular fifth whe...	Jo And Craig	26	5042	10:12 PM Jan 30, 2013 by Jo And Craig
	Size restrictions (Preview) Howard, my husband and I are preparing for full timing. At this time we are getting ready to purchase our truck and 5th wheel. Many of the RV dealers are telling us that if we buy anything over 30 feet we will have a hard time finding parks to accomodate. We are looking a several that are 39' total length...	BMiller	3	2024	05:03 PM Jan 27, 2013 by cejones4210
	Batteries (Preview) Hey Howard,,, I know a short while back you mentioned that you broke down and bought new house batteries. I have searched and searched to find what it was you decided on but I'm having no luck. Can you tell me what they are?? It seems we are in need so I'm doing my research again. It seems that all I do at ti...	Hdrider	11	2650	04:58 PM Dec 23, 2012 by Hdrider
	Wear and Tear (Preview) Howard, how many mikes have you logged since you started your journey and how many sets of tires have you gone thru, on both your rig and your two vehicles, just curious, thanks mark. it appears your F450 and Cambridge are still with you.	Mark Serley	2	1425	05:44 AM Dec 18, 2012 by Howard
	Rooftop or Tripod or both? (Preview) Hi Howard, I'm a lurker who's been following along, but always about 2 months behind. You guys are great! Anyway, it seems you have trouble finding spots with southern exposures for your roof mounted satellite dish. Is there a reason you haven't bought a tripod mounted dish that you could move aro...	mcphelps7	10	3143	01:30 PM Dec 4, 2012 by Lou & Carol
	Future Rallies (Preview) Howard, How far in advance do you pick the area or region where the rallies are held? Any ideas yet for '13?	VanMar	8	2166	06:23 PM Nov 23, 2012 by Howard
	Insulation (Preview) Hi Howard, My husband and I were wondering if you can add insulation to your RV walls? Also what we can do to better insulate around our windows? We have another month and half before heading south. We have a 2001 Coachman Catalina. Thank you in advance for any advice from you or others. Jim and...	rljmowl	5	3728	01:56 AM Nov 2, 2012 by Alie and Jims Carrilite
	Surge Protector (Preview) Howard, It s Richard your old neighbor at the Hershey Rally. Quick question, do you have a surge protector, do you think necessary for the 3 to 4 hundred bucks that they cost , Bonnie and I have been camping for about 22 years now and I don t ever recall the need for one. Bonnie tells me it s cheap insurance to...	RB	3	1561	12:56 AM Oct 25, 2012 by RVRon
	Webinars (Preview) Howard + Linda, I was reading about the up coming "boondocking" rally. Unfortunately we will not be able to attend but it did get me to thinking ( I know a very dangerous thing ). Have you ever given any thought to doing webinars either live or recorded depending on the topic? I am a Realt...	Team Murc	3	1413	05:07 AM Oct 19, 2012 by Howard
	postings (Preview) Is there more than the preview. I must be missing something. Thank you.	malibou	1	1237	12:42 PM Oct 15, 2012 by Jim01
	Another Ore rally site ? (Preview) Hi, Phil and I learned so much at the Harrisburg rally (remember...."her thyroid meds" answer?). Still laughing over that one ! We want to come to the Quartzsite rally (if we can make it there from Oregon in feb.). But I would just like to throw a spectacular Oregon possibility out there for...	plhaw	4	1783	03:52 PM Oct 7, 2012 by Fergizmo
	air compresser (Preview) I bought a Sears model like you and others have. Went to add to tires today after sitting all summer and getting ready to head south..The mobile suites needs 125lbs,and i can't seem to get the needed pressure.It just does nothing.. It worked fine topping up the truck to 80lbs. Any suggestions would be h...	adeline and ed	4	1593	12:10 AM Oct 6, 2012 by Howard
	Level towing (Preview) I wanted to ask our weighing expert a simple question? Even though my rig tows level, I have seen numerous rigs on the road that have a serious high hitch. Now, since we all have "equalizing wheel systems" do these high front rigs put undue weight on the rear tires? I realize the equalizin...	53 Merc	2	2004	01:52 PM Sep 26, 2012 by 53 Merc
	Spare tire question (Preview) After my second blowout in three weeks I will be replacing it Monday. ( It blew out late on a Saturday afternoon.) When the one that just blew out gets replaced I will replace the other two tires also so that I can have four new tires on the ground. One of the other two tires I am replacing was from a blowout in...	Jim Dean	4	1859	08:56 PM Sep 24, 2012 by Howard
	Selecting a home base or "Domicile State" (Preview) We are planning to jump in to full timing next year, just ordered our rig and will pick it up in the Spring. Does anyone have any advice in selecting a domicile state?	The Moment	5	1964	12:52 AM Sep 24, 2012 by Technomadia
	Place a Link (Preview) Howard, Do you mind if I place a link to your web site (RV-Dreams.com) from my web site ? Best Regards,	crmfghtr	2	1477	02:33 PM Sep 12, 2012 by crmfghtr
	Do you ever look back? (Preview) This is actually for you and Linda -- do you ever go back and reread your blog postings from before you went full time? As things here are finally starting to move along (albeit at a snail's pace, but still moving forward), we suddenly had the thought of 2nd thoughts and doubts. So the way we handled it w...	cherylbrv	2	1801	05:44 PM Sep 9, 2012 by cherylbrv
	RV Length, if you were to do it all over again (Preview) Given your and Linda’s desire to stay at as many “It Factor” locations as possible – if you were to start over (or purchase a new rig) would you purchase 39’ or would you consider going shorter or longer than 40’ (i.e., greater living space and you would still be able to stay at those great “It Factor” loc...	Lynn and Ed	2	2185	11:12 PM Sep 7, 2012 by Lynn and Ed
	"Where are you" topic? (Preview) Hi Howard, I know there are already so many wonderful and very useful & informative topics (sections? not sure what you want to refer to them as; "Ask Howard" is one of them). How about (perhaps in the Members only section) something called "Where are You?" so that people w...	cherylbrv	7	2186	03:56 AM Aug 12, 2012 by PIEERE
	Books to read (Preview) My husband and I attended the Hershey Rally and loved it. However I can not find what I did with my papers from there. You had suggested a book/booklet about choosing a home base. Can you please tell me the name of the book again or where to purchase it. We are moving our full time status up by a year! We p...	Scubabeck	9	2529	12:57 AM Jun 11, 2012 by Speedhitch
	Washer / Dryer Combo (Preview) Hi Howard...We are planning on buying a washer/ dryer combo.. Do you have any advice on this subject? Thank You...	Monkeysue	14	4024	01:30 PM May 24, 2012 by Speedhitch
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