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Forum: Freeways & Byways 01-11-2024, 08:46 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,140
Posted By Wilco
I would plan a couple of days at Mt Rushmore and...

I would plan a couple of days at Mt Rushmore and the Black Hills.

I cannot give you any advice about Rt 16 because it has been too long since I went across it. I do not remember any issues with...
Forum: New Member Check in! 02-17-2023, 08:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,336
Posted By Wilco
Hello Joe, we are from western PA. We travel...

Hello Joe, we are from western PA. We travel during the winter and put our trailer in a seasonal campground at Cooks Forest for the summer. We are in Pensacola FL right now. Enjoy your new Passport.
Forum: Travel Trailers 12-08-2022, 10:03 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 15,054
Posted By Wilco
Are the lights dimming only when the furnace...

Are the lights dimming only when the furnace turns on? That would indicate that the voltage was dropping because of the additional load. If they are dimming without the furnace running, that could be...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 12-04-2022, 06:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,956
Posted By Wilco
Looks great. Remember it's your rv and you can...

Looks great. Remember it's your rv and you can modify it to suit yourself. I turned our dinette into a "L" shaped sofa by moving one of the seats. That fit our needs better since there is only 2 of...
Forum: Keystone Questions 12-04-2022, 06:34 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 11,231
Posted By Wilco
Oil Filled Heater

Years ago I found the propane heater would wake me up when it turned on during the night. I purchased an oil filled heater with a digital thermostat and use it to heat the trailer. The only sound it...
Forum: Lite Weight Trailers 10-27-2022, 12:03 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,786
Posted By Wilco
Did you check to see if the brakes were dragging...

Did you check to see if the brakes were dragging on the wear side?
Most rv manufacturers put tires on that barely meet the weight rating of the trailer. I would consider going one size wider on the...
Forum: Campgrounds & Destinations 10-27-2022, 11:48 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,899
Posted By Wilco
We were in that area the winter of 2017 and...

We were in that area the winter of 2017 and stayed at Camp Huaco Springs outside of New Braunfels along the Guadalupe River. It was nice to sit by the campfire with the river running beside you. I...
Forum: New Member Check in! 10-16-2022, 09:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,672
Posted By Wilco
I would suggest repacking your wheel bearings...

I would suggest repacking your wheel bearings before you leave. Your might put a spare bearing set in your box of parts. I check my bearing and tire temperature at every stop with a digital...
Forum: New Member Check in! 12-26-2021, 01:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,454
Posted By Wilco
When you remove the carpet, you may find it has...

When you remove the carpet, you may find it has vinyl flooring under it. If it does, then just get an area rug to place on the floor. (Warning it seems like they use 1000 staples to fasten down the...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 09-23-2021, 10:01 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,031
Posted By Wilco
We usually spend the winter where it is warmer....

We usually spend the winter where it is warmer. Since we are staying for 2-3 months, we take a second vehicle to drive while we are away. We use the second vehicle as a scout to find accessible gas...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-09-2021, 06:07 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 18,773
Posted By Wilco
Not all truck stops have RV fill up lanes. One...

Not all truck stops have RV fill up lanes. One practical aspect of a diesel is it is much easier to fill up at a truck stop in the semi-truck lanes when pulling a trailer. I have a gas 2500 and there...
Forum: Full-timers & Snowbirds 02-18-2021, 08:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,185
Posted By Wilco
My hot and cold water lines run together along a...

My hot and cold water lines run together along a beam of my trailer. I ran heat cable (like is used to keep gutters from freezing) along the hot and cold water lines. I used electrical tape to bundle...
Forum: New Member Check in! 01-29-2021, 10:59 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,652
Posted By Wilco
Welcome Rando. In a previous toyhauler, I...

Welcome Rando.

In a previous toyhauler, I installed 3/8" T nuts through the floor to bolt down a wheel chock. Remove the 4 bolts and the chock was removed leaving a flat floor. It will require you...
Forum: New Member Check in! 05-26-2019, 06:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,617
Posted By Wilco
Welcome from the Pittsburgh area. There are...

Welcome from the Pittsburgh area. There are several free ANF sites along the Clarion River near Cooks Forest across from Clear Creek state park. (Along Belltown Rd between Clarington and Belltown.)
...
Forum: Travel Trailers 03-21-2019, 11:11 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,228
Posted By Wilco
I would add Campsitephotos.com to allow you to...

I would add Campsitephotos.com to allow you to actually see a photo of your campsite.
Forum: Travel Trailers 03-21-2019, 09:06 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,134
Posted By Wilco
I have the same truck and similar size trailer....

I have the same truck and similar size trailer. We spent 2018 winter in the area you are going to visit. I used tow/haul mode and would switch the transmission to manual and manually downshift on the...
Forum: Keystone Questions 03-03-2019, 11:20 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 15,367
Posted By Wilco
In our Outback I rearranged the dinette into an...

In our Outback I rearranged the dinette into an 'L' shape.

In our other trailer, I installed a couple of 'D' rings on the wall. I unscrewed the table from the floor and just push it into the...
Forum: Full-timers & Snowbirds 11-15-2018, 12:23 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,565
Posted By Wilco
I have read the comments with interest in...

I have read the comments with interest in updating my home setup.

Originally I hung an outdoor thermometer across the room from one of my security cameras so I could monitor the house temperature...
Forum: Campgrounds & Destinations 10-21-2018, 07:18 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,190
Posted By Wilco
Yes, I am a young 66 year old. I do not put off a...

Yes, I am a young 66 year old. I do not put off a trip just because I do not have the time to make it a perfect trip. Take the best trip you can with the time you have available. That is why I have...
Forum: Campgrounds & Destinations 10-21-2018, 02:29 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,190
Posted By Wilco
Do not listen to the naysayers. If you waited...

Do not listen to the naysayers. If you waited until you had the perfect amount of time, you would not get there next year. I have taken trips like this since I graduated from high school. (A long...
Forum: Toy Haulers 10-01-2018, 11:58 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 27,419
Posted By Wilco
I mounted a track on my door to support the...

I mounted a track on my door to support the weight of my Goldwing when i had a toyhauler. I have since gone to loading my bike into the truck and then hitch up to the trailer.
Forum: New Member Check in! 10-01-2018, 11:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,196
Posted By Wilco
Congrats on your retirement. We also started in...

Congrats on your retirement. We also started in tents then moved to a teardrop trailer and kept moving into larger trailers. We are 5 years into our retirement and enjoying every minute of it. We...
Forum: Towing 10-01-2018, 11:37 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,927
Posted By Wilco
So you would continue to drive 70 mph in a...

So you would continue to drive 70 mph in a driving rain with limited visibility. Who is the hazard in this case?

Turning on your flashers prevents drivers like you from tail ending me.
Forum: Towing 09-30-2018, 01:27 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,927
Posted By Wilco
Maximum speed on a highway is also dependent on...

Maximum speed on a highway is also dependent on the driving conditions. If you have limited visibility due to rain, you should slow down. The amount you slow down is based on your judgement. If you...
Forum: Freeways & Byways 09-30-2018, 01:03 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,693
Posted By Wilco
I would take I-80 passed Chicago. It is ~30 miles...

I would take I-80 passed Chicago. It is ~30 miles of what could be heavy traffic but the alternate through Indianapolis is no better.

We usually camp in Custer SP near the Game Lodge because we...
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