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Forum: Full-timers & Snowbirds 06-06-2016, 06:31 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,208
Posted By WaitingToRetire
Nice question Tbos. I always just assumed...

Nice question Tbos.

I always just assumed we would sell our house when we no longer "need" it for living purposes. Then one day I was having a casual conversation with a financial planner friend...
Forum: Full-timers & Snowbirds 05-31-2016, 04:53 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 24,272
Posted By WaitingToRetire
Thanks for the tips, advice, and opinions. I'll...

Thanks for the tips, advice, and opinions. I'll look into the IRS Rule of 72.
Forum: Full-timers & Snowbirds 05-30-2016, 08:16 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 24,272
Posted By WaitingToRetire
Brand new truck or 5yr old truck?

This is long. Sorry.

Which would you do, if you had the financial choice/option?

A. Buy a new or slightly used truck about 6 months before you start fulltiming. Pay cash at time of purchase.
...
Forum: Technical Corner 05-15-2012, 05:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,576
Posted By WaitingToRetire
I put in new speakers, that's all

I started with the default suggestion of replacing the speakers. I got mixed results.

For the outside speakers I used some marine grade replacements, and they sound great. They will go plenty...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 10-14-2011, 07:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,385
Posted By WaitingToRetire
Always a Bridesmaid, Never a Bride!

So...
After reading about how some have made the PVC sewer hose holder to store their hose instead of in the bumper, I though it would be a good 2-3hr project on my day off. "bouncey: So off to...
Forum: Travel Trailers 09-19-2011, 02:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 8,691
Posted By WaitingToRetire
OK, got them installed. Definitely better...

OK, got them installed. Definitely better quality sound. But, as I said in my original post - you have to strain to really tell :(. Just too much other stuff going on outside to really appreciate...
Forum: Keystone Questions 09-19-2011, 01:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,602
Posted By WaitingToRetire
OK, so I posted about the paper towel holder...

OK, so I posted about the paper towel holder above. Then I got to thinking about the rest of your questions.

I have drilled and used the plastic wall anchors for a few items. One in particular:...
Forum: Keystone Questions 09-19-2011, 08:09 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,602
Posted By WaitingToRetire
Here's what we used. ...

Here's what we used. https://www.amazon.com/Camco-57111-RV-White-Pop-A-Towel/dp/B000EDOTCS

I mounted it under-the-cabinet with screws (not that big a deal since it's underneath). And it has the...
Forum: General RV Issues 09-18-2011, 08:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,569
Posted By WaitingToRetire
Just a thought: are you sure you're getting...

Just a thought: are you sure you're getting enough gas to the burner?

I ask because our bbq grill was working great for the first year. Last time we took it out, we got minimal flame, and turning...
Forum: Travel Trailers 08-25-2011, 05:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 8,691
Posted By WaitingToRetire
Bought these on Mon at one of the boat stores in...

Bought these on Mon at one of the boat stores in Wichita, haven't installed them yet. Planning to do so this weekend. I'll let you know how it goes.

On a side note, not really sure how much of a...
Forum: Technical Corner 08-23-2011, 07:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,025
Posted By WaitingToRetire
Well, that doesn't sound right. Maybe the mag...

Well, that doesn't sound right. Maybe the mag just forgot to list the UL on the portables? Can you go somewhere and look at the actual unit? Or cruise over to the Progressive website and take a...
Forum: Technical Corner 08-23-2011, 06:55 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,794
Posted By WaitingToRetire
Did it work? My Jensen radio says "Aux A/V In"...

Did it work? My Jensen radio says "Aux A/V In" right on the front panel. I just always assumed that it took a diff't cable. You know - the standard audio cable that has been around for decades has...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 08-22-2011, 08:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,827
Posted By WaitingToRetire
Awesome! That's the value of the internet right...

Awesome! That's the value of the internet right there! Thanks JRTJH. That just might do the trick. Only downside I can foresee is having to train the 7 & 8 yr old girls on how to operate it - I...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 08-21-2011, 12:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,827
Posted By WaitingToRetire
Thanks Hank. My fault for reading that as "HepQ"...

Thanks Hank. My fault for reading that as "HepQ" I couldn't get a straight-on look at it, so I just thought it was some slick brand-name marketing/design to have it look like a backwards "Q". Sure...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 08-20-2011, 10:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,827
Posted By WaitingToRetire
Outside kitchen stink

So, got the Outback 312BH with the outside kitchen. Love the kitchen, great idea!

Here's the problem - the outside kitchen stinks. The sink drains into the black tank. Yes, the black tank. ...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 08-18-2011, 05:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,982
Posted By WaitingToRetire
https://www.campingworld.com/shopping/product/stabi...

https://www.campingworld.com/shopping/product/stabil-step-jacks/5416

This is what I use. Works pretty well - the trailer doesn't bounce when people are using the steps.

Chad
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 08-14-2011, 08:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,267
Posted By WaitingToRetire
Surge Protector Installation

Howdy,

Bought a Surge Protector. Cost $202 at CamperWorld in OKC (first time to CamperWorld, woot woot!!), installed it myself this afternoon. Bought the hardwired version instead of the "plug...
Forum: Keystone Questions 06-25-2011, 09:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,435
Posted By WaitingToRetire
I have read on other posts and forums an idea...

I have read on other posts and forums an idea that I really like and will be trying out myself, as I don't like the thing taking up the space in the bed of the pickup:

Get a used hand truck/dolly...
Forum: General RV Issues 06-20-2011, 05:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,669
Posted By WaitingToRetire
Thanks Cumminsdad08. That helped a lot. It's...

Thanks Cumminsdad08. That helped a lot. It's nice to hear how other people do things, and see how they approach the same problems/issues.

Chad
Forum: General RV Issues 06-20-2011, 02:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,669
Posted By WaitingToRetire
Thanks for the responses. The "chains on first"...

Thanks for the responses. The "chains on first" idea makes sense to me.

I guess I will have to figure out what to use to level both wheels on a side. Seems like it could be kinda hard, since...
Forum: General RV Issues 06-19-2011, 08:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,669
Posted By WaitingToRetire
TT "fell' while hitching up!

Just joined, gave my first post on the newbie thread. So here's my second post.

Well, had my first "thank God no one got hurt" incident. I had our TT parked on a pretty good incline (it took 4...
Forum: New Member Check in! 06-19-2011, 08:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,182
Posted By WaitingToRetire
New guy, New to RV'ing

Hi everyone,

New to RV'ing as of late last summer. Last Sep, we bought a 2011 Outback 312 BHS, pulled by my '08 Toyota Tundra. Looking fwd to great times, hopefully keeping the "uh-oh's" to a...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 06-14-2011, 08:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,397
Posted By WaitingToRetire
Awesome, thanks for the tip. $15 is much better...

Awesome, thanks for the tip. $15 is much better than the "other" stores I've seen.
Chad
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 06-13-2011, 07:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,625
Posted By WaitingToRetire
Any updates? How easy is it to align? How do...

Any updates? How easy is it to align? How do you know you're aligned - do you listen for the beep-beep-beep on the recv'r? What about wind - is there a way to "anchor" it down?

Chad
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 06-12-2011, 08:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,397
Posted By WaitingToRetire
I like this idea. I have a similar problem and...

I like this idea. I have a similar problem and was thinking about what to do. I don't really want to spend the $50-ish for a swivel mount just for the kids bedroom that's only gonna get used on...
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