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RE: Disabled Vet. just a couple questions..
I am retired disabled vet 100% total and perm.My wife and I are thinking about getting a motorhome . Are there motorhome sites that offer any discount to disabled Vets? We are just trying to figure if we have enough income to make this dream come true..You can try to negotiate a deal with a dealer, but you don't ever see them offering any specials for vets or disabled Vets except on Veterans day. And then their specials have to be approached with caution. About the only deal ever offered me is Home Depot or Lowes on Vets day. And at some campgrounds. But never have told any dealer that I am a disabled vet, so maybe I'm missing out. Anyway, Welcome Home!! And thanks for your service!
Pat
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wny_pat
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07/28/10 11:16pm |
Beginning RVing
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RE: Fire Wood Bans
Recently there was a topic called Hauling Firewood that wound up becoming a discussion on some states banning bringing in firewood from outside sources.You are from Wisconsin. Take a look at this cute little guy The Emerald Ash Borer. Right now he is very close to were I live. Was first discovered in Detroit. Some of the finest baseball bats used in the major leagues come from the area where I live. If that little guy gets into the Northern Ash trees here, that will be the end of the quality Northern Ash baseball bat! Tell that to every one who thinks the bans are jokes. Tell them no more wooden baseball bats that they use to play ball with!
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wny_pat
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07/28/10 10:47pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Hankook tire pressure chart
I don't know for sure, but I think all tire manufacturers have the same inflation pressure tables. In other words, if you buy 16 ply (H rated) 275/H80R22.5 tires they will all have the same load carrying capacity at a given inflation pressure no matter who manufactured them.The inflation pressure tables come from the US Tire and Rim Association (http://www.us-tra.org/traHome.html) but you need to be a member to access the charts on their site. The manufacturer should be able to supply you the info.
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wny_pat
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07/28/10 10:01pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Test Driving Used Motorhome
The buyers insurance is supposed to cover him when he's test driving a private parties vehicle.
Eric,
That is news to me. All states are different and some do not require vehicle owners to have insurance. Here in NYS, I carry extra insurance incase I have a accident with a un-insured motorist for out of state. But if the guy doing the road testing does have vehicle insurance, the seller could always "try" to go after it. But no guarantee of winning. His insurance carrier is only obgligated to him, not the owner of the vehicle he is driving!
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wny_pat
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07/28/10 08:57pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Fleetwood Flair Quality MH?
Think the Flair was entry level back then. Have seen several of that vintage and they are nothing to write home about. Don't know what kind of money you want to spend, but you can buy a lot of coach for little money in that year range.
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wny_pat
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07/28/10 08:40pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: MH hit by train
I would say the train people might have some splaining to do before I pass judgment on the RV driver....:h I doubt the train people have any splaining to do. Seen this to many times when folks think they can beat the train. Have a DOT friend who does nothing but investigate RR grade crossing accidents and he is very busy because stupid people think they can make it.
Pat, for the sake of argument, too bad we don't have a beer, my thought is that the train was moving VERY slowly, (based on the fact the engine is still in the picture). On a lot of these crossings the gate arms and lights are activated manually as the engine is track switching, so the autoswitch is deactivated. I've seen it where the train is backing up across a hwy and there is a trainman hanging onto the boxcar. As the train approaches the hwy, he tosses a flare onto the road....:S.......From looking at ALL the pics, he was NOT towing, it appears he was already past the arms when they activated. Either they were manually activated or this is a really dumb RR crossing...Could this have been prevented? Of course, but there was the above issues, coupled with an inexperienced driver. (it was his GFs motorhome, and inattention on both operators.......DennisDennis,
I had a job for over 20 years where I had to stop at all RR grade crossings whether or not they were flashing. Stop, look and listen. Hauled hazardous material. And came from a RR family. So I have great respect for RR crossings, and know lots about them. And if I had a beer, well, we don't wait to go there.
Pat
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wny_pat
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07/28/10 08:37pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Rv Refrigerator RIPOFF
Good luck, but remember to check these guys out before you order anything. I never order from anyone who does not have a address. And always check reviews on them.
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wny_pat
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07/28/10 08:27pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Test Driving Used Motorhome
Ask you lender if they want you to default and see what they say! And the buyer, does he own a vehicle with insurance?
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wny_pat
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07/28/10 06:55pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Your Opinions/Experience with Speedco Lube & Tranny Service
.....and got the engine oil analysis. Will use them again.
This is something that I saw in their menu that interest me, especially since it's done while you're there.While you wait??? I doubt that it is the same analysis you get from a lab.
Here I go again, in regards to making an assumption before asking (although I will). Speedco's menu has this service listed as "On-Site Oil Analysis".
Thanks,
PopsYou need something to compare with. Here is what Blackstone sends back: http://www.blackstone-labs.com/report-explanation.php. There are several oil analysis labs out there.
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wny_pat
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07/28/10 10:49am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Headlights are wimpy
Now if I could find a set of e-codes for my motorhome I would be very happy. I could see and not blind anyone at the same time. E-code info
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wny_pat
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07/28/10 10:12am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: towing
which tow bar roadmster/demco/blue ox?Which ever one is rated heavy enough to do the job and which ever one meets your needs. I am happy with Blue Ox Aventa LX.
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wny_pat
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07/28/10 09:48am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Your Opinions/Experience with Speedco Lube & Tranny Service
.....and got the engine oil analysis. Will use them again.
This is something that I saw in their menu that interest me, especially since it's done while you're there.While you wait??? I doubt that it is the same analysis you get from a lab.
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wny_pat
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07/28/10 09:36am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: MH hit by train
I would say the train people might have some splaining to do before I pass judgment on the RV driver....:h I doubt the train people have any splaining to do. Seen this to many times when folks think they can beat the train. Have a DOT friend who does nothing but investigate RR grade crossing accidents and he is very busy because stupid people think they can make it.
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wny_pat
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07/28/10 09:10am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Flat Towing a Ford Fiesta
Had a chance to see the new Fiesta last weekend- cute car DW likes it.
I did check the manual and only the standard is four-down towable. Unfortunately that probably eliminates it for us.The only automatic I have is the motorhome and the garden tractor. My car and DW's car have manual transmissions. Only problem with the manual transmission car is that they are hard to find when its time to buy a new one. They are not in very many new car lots.
And the Fiesta would be a blast to drive with the manual transmission!
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wny_pat
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07/27/10 10:21pm |
Dinghy Towing
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RE: Ok that's it, Bring in your FEMA trailer!
I wouldn't exactly call that art. Just saying!And I think it is better art and some of the abstract art that goes for big dollars!
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wny_pat
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07/27/10 10:08pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Finally happening! China built MHs are coming!
Ah, yes, those darn unions. Like your 40 hour work weeks, overtime, safe working conditions, holidays, company paid health insurance, pension/401k, paid vacations and sick days? You may have never been a member of a union but they got those benefits for you. You should thank the unions.American by birth, Teamsters Union by the grace of God! And I thank them every month when I get my pension check.
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wny_pat
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07/27/10 10:01pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Finally happening! China built MHs are coming!
We cannot compete because of labor prices. If the American public can buy something cheaper (made in China) they will. I believe this is the beginning of the end of American made RVs.If you took a real honest look at our economy today, you would realize that we can compete with them. The problem is that the bean counters havn't figured that out yet!!! And the manufacturers have tore so much of it apart and sold it off as scrap. But it is currently cheaper to build here. Biggest problem is that the little guy can't afford to buy it. There is a limited market for $200,000 motorhomes and rvs.
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wny_pat
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07/27/10 09:59pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Finally happening! China built MHs are coming!
Reason being is that for every item we pay $1 for we'd be paying 3 or 4 times that if it were manufactured in the US, thanks to labor unions and lazy workers
Lets not forget the many unecessary layers of incompetant managment with their bloated saleries, bonuses, and perks...Like million dollar a year pension to, the soon to be, ex CEO of BP.
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wny_pat
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07/27/10 09:44pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Finally happening! China built MHs are coming!
Well, if they build a quality product, price it fairly, offer adequate parts inventories and service facilities, why not?
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LOL////// CHINA AND QUALITY don't go in the same sentance
LOL at you too! People used to say that about Hyundai and Kia. Need I say more?When did they move South Korea to China?
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wny_pat
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07/27/10 09:39pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Norcold Ref Recall - Anyone been asked to pay?
Call Norcold or find another shop with better ethics!fordsooperdooty gave you good advise. Norcold will tell you who in you area will do it. I had a Norcold "dealer" refuse and I went elsewhere. Did not pay a penny!!! And I know not to go b back to the guy who would not work on it! He was a nut case!!!
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wny_pat
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07/27/10 08:35pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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