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Another reason for taking the RV
I totally forgot one of our main reasons for taking the RV on trips - our dogs! Bording or flying
dogs is not cheap, and it does the animals no good. I've not come across many motels that are 'pet friendly' without some extravagant amount of money. And besides, our dogs don't like other peoples' cooties and bed bugs. Nope, a campground is the best place to take your animals. And, they can't be left in a tent. Ergo, an RV becomes a necessity. But, yes, it's nice to have a campfire to sit around! http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l2...d/P1010228.jpg And, to be honest, if I had the bucks I'd have one of those big, beautiful, diesel pusher motorhomes! When I see my buddy back his motorhome into a tight spot with ease, after I've just sweated bullets passenger-side backing my trailer into a similar spot, I get mighty jealous. |
Another reason for taking the RV
On 6/13/2014 7:09 AM, Poquito Loco wrote:
I totally forgot one of our main reasons for taking the RV on trips - our dogs! Bording or flying dogs is not cheap, and it does the animals no good. I've not come across many motels that are 'pet friendly' without some extravagant amount of money. And besides, our dogs don't like other peoples' cooties and bed bugs. Nope, a campground is the best place to take your animals. And, they can't be left in a tent. Ergo, an RV becomes a necessity. But, yes, it's nice to have a campfire to sit around! http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l2...d/P1010228.jpg And, to be honest, if I had the bucks I'd have one of those big, beautiful, diesel pusher motorhomes! When I see my buddy back his motorhome into a tight spot with ease, after I've just sweated bullets passenger-side backing my trailer into a similar spot, I get mighty jealous. It's not always as easy as it looks. Took quite a bit of jogging around to get my camper into position at my friends camp in Mount Airy a couple of nights ago. |
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Another reason for taking the RV
On 6/13/2014 11:40 AM, F*O*A*D wrote:
On 6/13/14, 11:22 AM, wrote: On Fri, 13 Jun 2014 07:09:51 -0400, Poquito Loco wrote: I totally forgot one of our main reasons for taking the RV on trips - our dogs! Bording or flying dogs is not cheap, and it does the animals no good. Mr Ed stays here with my father in law. He brings his girlfriend and it is "gypsies in the palace" time We have a nice family down the street with twin elementary school girls who come by twice a day when we are gone to take care of our pets. I had no idea people took their dogs along with them to RV parks...this is yet another reason to avoid RV parks, the people who frequent them, and their dogs. Don't worry. We won't be going anywhere near your cinderblock haven. |
Another reason for taking the RV
Poquito Loco wrote:
I totally forgot one of our main reasons for taking the RV on trips - our dogs! Bording or flying dogs is not cheap, and it does the animals no good. I've not come across many motels that are 'pet friendly' without some extravagant amount of money. And besides, our dogs don't like other peoples' cooties and bed bugs. Nope, a campground is the best place to take your animals. And, they can't be left in a tent. Ergo, an RV becomes a necessity. But, yes, it's nice to have a campfire to sit around! http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l2...d/P1010228.jpg And, to be honest, if I had the bucks I'd have one of those big, beautiful, diesel pusher motorhomes! When I see my buddy back his motorhome into a tight spot with ease, after I've just sweated bullets passenger-side backing my trailer into a similar spot, I get mighty jealous. Get something like this. There are variations available for $60 or so... http://www.amazon.com/Rear-View-Safe...06422 &sr=1-6 |
Another reason for taking the RV
H*a*r*r*o*l*d wrote:
On 6/13/2014 11:40 AM, F*O*A*D wrote: On 6/13/14, 11:22 AM, wrote: On Fri, 13 Jun 2014 07:09:51 -0400, Poquito Loco wrote: I totally forgot one of our main reasons for taking the RV on trips - our dogs! Bording or flying dogs is not cheap, and it does the animals no good. Mr Ed stays here with my father in law. He brings his girlfriend and it is "gypsies in the palace" time We have a nice family down the street with twin elementary school girls who come by twice a day when we are gone to take care of our pets. I had no idea people took their dogs along with them to RV parks...this is yet another reason to avoid RV parks, the people who frequent them, and their dogs. Don't worry. We won't be going anywhere near your cinderblock haven. I wonder if the twins have found his guns in the basement living quarters? |
Another reason for taking the RV
On Fri, 13 Jun 2014 20:41:29 -0400, Earl wrote:
Poquito Loco wrote: I totally forgot one of our main reasons for taking the RV on trips - our dogs! Bording or flying dogs is not cheap, and it does the animals no good. I've not come across many motels that are 'pet friendly' without some extravagant amount of money. And besides, our dogs don't like other peoples' cooties and bed bugs. Nope, a campground is the best place to take your animals. And, they can't be left in a tent. Ergo, an RV becomes a necessity. But, yes, it's nice to have a campfire to sit around! http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l2...d/P1010228.jpg And, to be honest, if I had the bucks I'd have one of those big, beautiful, diesel pusher motorhomes! When I see my buddy back his motorhome into a tight spot with ease, after I've just sweated bullets passenger-side backing my trailer into a similar spot, I get mighty jealous. Get something like this. There are variations available for $60 or so... http://www.amazon.com/Rear-View-Safe...06422 &sr=1-6 My wife is my back up camera! |
Another reason for taking the RV
On 6/14/2014 8:13 AM, Poquito Loco wrote:
On Fri, 13 Jun 2014 20:41:29 -0400, Earl wrote: Poquito Loco wrote: I totally forgot one of our main reasons for taking the RV on trips - our dogs! Bording or flying dogs is not cheap, and it does the animals no good. I've not come across many motels that are 'pet friendly' without some extravagant amount of money. And besides, our dogs don't like other peoples' cooties and bed bugs. Nope, a campground is the best place to take your animals. And, they can't be left in a tent. Ergo, an RV becomes a necessity. But, yes, it's nice to have a campfire to sit around! http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l2...d/P1010228.jpg And, to be honest, if I had the bucks I'd have one of those big, beautiful, diesel pusher motorhomes! When I see my buddy back his motorhome into a tight spot with ease, after I've just sweated bullets passenger-side backing my trailer into a similar spot, I get mighty jealous. Get something like this. There are variations available for $60 or so... http://www.amazon.com/Rear-View-Safe...06422 &sr=1-6 My wife is my back up camera! My wife never made a good back assistant for me. I had a camera in the Pace Arrow Class A we had. The day we picked it up I was attempting to back it down a narrow gravel driveway I had made for it that is lined with trees and has a slight curve to it. Jim knows what I am talking about. I asked my wife to stand behind the RV where I could see her in the camera and let me know if I was going to hit any branches, etc., while backing it in. So, I started backing up with her waving for me to proceed. Then she started shaking her head back and forth causing me to jam on the brakes. She then motioned for me to start backing up again. As soon as I started moving she began shaking her head again. Jam on the brakes. After about the third time I jumped out and asked her what the problem was. She said, "nothing, you are doing fine". "So why are you shaking your head "NO" everytime I start moving? I asked. She said, "I am saying , "NO", you aren't going to hit anything. |
Another reason for taking the RV
On Sat, 14 Jun 2014 10:47:57 -0400, "Mr. Luddite" wrote:
On 6/14/2014 8:13 AM, Poquito Loco wrote: On Fri, 13 Jun 2014 20:41:29 -0400, Earl wrote: Poquito Loco wrote: I totally forgot one of our main reasons for taking the RV on trips - our dogs! Bording or flying dogs is not cheap, and it does the animals no good. I've not come across many motels that are 'pet friendly' without some extravagant amount of money. And besides, our dogs don't like other peoples' cooties and bed bugs. Nope, a campground is the best place to take your animals. And, they can't be left in a tent. Ergo, an RV becomes a necessity. But, yes, it's nice to have a campfire to sit around! http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l2...d/P1010228.jpg And, to be honest, if I had the bucks I'd have one of those big, beautiful, diesel pusher motorhomes! When I see my buddy back his motorhome into a tight spot with ease, after I've just sweated bullets passenger-side backing my trailer into a similar spot, I get mighty jealous. Get something like this. There are variations available for $60 or so... http://www.amazon.com/Rear-View-Safe...06422 &sr=1-6 My wife is my back up camera! My wife never made a good back assistant for me. I had a camera in the Pace Arrow Class A we had. The day we picked it up I was attempting to back it down a narrow gravel driveway I had made for it that is lined with trees and has a slight curve to it. Jim knows what I am talking about. I asked my wife to stand behind the RV where I could see her in the camera and let me know if I was going to hit any branches, etc., while backing it in. So, I started backing up with her waving for me to proceed. Then she started shaking her head back and forth causing me to jam on the brakes. She then motioned for me to start backing up again. As soon as I started moving she began shaking her head again. Jam on the brakes. After about the third time I jumped out and asked her what the problem was. She said, "nothing, you are doing fine". "So why are you shaking your head "NO" everytime I start moving? I asked. She said, "I am saying , "NO", you aren't going to hit anything. That's funny. But *totally* understandable. The other one that get's me is the 'polar bear salute' - both palms up in a 'I don't know' pose. If I had a Class A, I'd definitely go for the camera. I believe a camera on the back of the trailer would further confuse the issue! I ask my wife to stay where she can see me in the truck mirror and point which way I should make the rear of the trailer go. She clasps her hands when I should stop. Works pretty well, most of the time. The best thing would be for the women to back the rigs in a few times. Then they would understand the kind of directions needed. |
Another reason for taking the RV
On 6/14/2014 11:04 AM, Poquito Loco wrote:
On Sat, 14 Jun 2014 10:47:57 -0400, "Mr. Luddite" wrote: On 6/14/2014 8:13 AM, Poquito Loco wrote: On Fri, 13 Jun 2014 20:41:29 -0400, Earl wrote: Poquito Loco wrote: I totally forgot one of our main reasons for taking the RV on trips - our dogs! Bording or flying dogs is not cheap, and it does the animals no good. I've not come across many motels that are 'pet friendly' without some extravagant amount of money. And besides, our dogs don't like other peoples' cooties and bed bugs. Nope, a campground is the best place to take your animals. And, they can't be left in a tent. Ergo, an RV becomes a necessity. But, yes, it's nice to have a campfire to sit around! http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l2...d/P1010228.jpg And, to be honest, if I had the bucks I'd have one of those big, beautiful, diesel pusher motorhomes! When I see my buddy back his motorhome into a tight spot with ease, after I've just sweated bullets passenger-side backing my trailer into a similar spot, I get mighty jealous. Get something like this. There are variations available for $60 or so... http://www.amazon.com/Rear-View-Safe...06422 &sr=1-6 My wife is my back up camera! My wife never made a good back assistant for me. I had a camera in the Pace Arrow Class A we had. The day we picked it up I was attempting to back it down a narrow gravel driveway I had made for it that is lined with trees and has a slight curve to it. Jim knows what I am talking about. I asked my wife to stand behind the RV where I could see her in the camera and let me know if I was going to hit any branches, etc., while backing it in. So, I started backing up with her waving for me to proceed. Then she started shaking her head back and forth causing me to jam on the brakes. She then motioned for me to start backing up again. As soon as I started moving she began shaking her head again. Jam on the brakes. After about the third time I jumped out and asked her what the problem was. She said, "nothing, you are doing fine". "So why are you shaking your head "NO" everytime I start moving? I asked. She said, "I am saying , "NO", you aren't going to hit anything. That's funny. But *totally* understandable. The other one that get's me is the 'polar bear salute' - both palms up in a 'I don't know' pose. If I had a Class A, I'd definitely go for the camera. I believe a camera on the back of the trailer would further confuse the issue! I ask my wife to stay where she can see me in the truck mirror and point which way I should make the rear of the trailer go. She clasps her hands when I should stop. Works pretty well, most of the time. The best thing would be for the women to back the rigs in a few times. Then they would understand the kind of directions needed. Yeah, that's another one. When we had the fifth wheel camper I couldn't make her understand that if she couldn't see one of my mirrors, I couldn't see her. |
Another reason for taking the RV
"Mr. Luddite" wrote:
On 6/14/2014 11:04 AM, Poquito Loco wrote: On Sat, 14 Jun 2014 10:47:57 -0400, "Mr. Luddite" wrote: On 6/14/2014 8:13 AM, Poquito Loco wrote: On Fri, 13 Jun 2014 20:41:29 -0400, Earl wrote: Poquito Loco wrote: I totally forgot one of our main reasons for taking the RV on trips - our dogs! Bording or flying dogs is not cheap, and it does the animals no good. I've not come across many motels that are 'pet friendly' without some extravagant amount of money. And besides, our dogs don't like other peoples' cooties and bed bugs. Nope, a campground is the best place to take your animals. And, they can't be left in a tent. Ergo, an RV becomes a necessity. But, yes, it's nice to have a campfire to sit around! http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l2...d/P1010228.jpg And, to be honest, if I had the bucks I'd have one of those big, beautiful, diesel pusher motorhomes! When I see my buddy back his motorhome into a tight spot with ease, after I've just sweated bullets passenger-side backing my trailer into a similar spot, I get mighty jealous. Get something like this. There are variations available for $60 or so... http://www.amazon.com/Rear-View-Safe...06422 &sr=1-6 My wife is my back up camera! My wife never made a good back assistant for me. I had a camera in the Pace Arrow Class A we had. The day we picked it up I was attempting to back it down a narrow gravel driveway I had made for it that is lined with trees and has a slight curve to it. Jim knows what I am talking about. I asked my wife to stand behind the RV where I could see her in the camera and let me know if I was going to hit any branches, etc., while backing it in. So, I started backing up with her waving for me to proceed. Then she started shaking her head back and forth causing me to jam on the brakes. She then motioned for me to start backing up again. As soon as I started moving she began shaking her head again. Jam on the brakes. After about the third time I jumped out and asked her what the problem was. She said, "nothing, you are doing fine". "So why are you shaking your head "NO" everytime I start moving? I asked. She said, "I am saying , "NO", you aren't going to hit anything. That's funny. But *totally* understandable. The other one that get's me is the 'polar bear salute' - both palms up in a 'I don't know' pose. If I had a Class A, I'd definitely go for the camera. I believe a camera on the back of the trailer would further confuse the issue! I ask my wife to stay where she can see me in the truck mirror and point which way I should make the rear of the trailer go. She clasps her hands when I should stop. Works pretty well, most of the time. The best thing would be for the women to back the rigs in a few times. Then they would understand the kind of directions needed. Yeah, that's another one. When we had the fifth wheel camper I couldn't make her understand that if she couldn't see one of my mirrors, I couldn't see her. My wife still does not understand that fact. |
Another reason for taking the RV
Poquito Loco wrote:
On Fri, 13 Jun 2014 20:41:29 -0400, Earl wrote: Poquito Loco wrote: I totally forgot one of our main reasons for taking the RV on trips - our dogs! Bording or flying dogs is not cheap, and it does the animals no good. I've not come across many motels that are 'pet friendly' without some extravagant amount of money. And besides, our dogs don't like other peoples' cooties and bed bugs. Nope, a campground is the best place to take your animals. And, they can't be left in a tent. Ergo, an RV becomes a necessity. But, yes, it's nice to have a campfire to sit around! http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l2...d/P1010228.jpg And, to be honest, if I had the bucks I'd have one of those big, beautiful, diesel pusher motorhomes! When I see my buddy back his motorhome into a tight spot with ease, after I've just sweated bullets passenger-side backing my trailer into a similar spot, I get mighty jealous. Get something like this. There are variations available for $60 or so... http://www.amazon.com/Rear-View-Safe...06422 &sr=1-6 My wife is my back up camera! That works until you are in a *really* tight spot and have to jackknife it. You could always get her a walkie-talkie if you needed to. |
Another reason for taking the RV
Poquito Loco wrote:
On Sat, 14 Jun 2014 10:47:57 -0400, "Mr. Luddite" wrote: On 6/14/2014 8:13 AM, Poquito Loco wrote: On Fri, 13 Jun 2014 20:41:29 -0400, Earl wrote: Poquito Loco wrote: I totally forgot one of our main reasons for taking the RV on trips - our dogs! Bording or flying dogs is not cheap, and it does the animals no good. I've not come across many motels that are 'pet friendly' without some extravagant amount of money. And besides, our dogs don't like other peoples' cooties and bed bugs. Nope, a campground is the best place to take your animals. And, they can't be left in a tent. Ergo, an RV becomes a necessity. But, yes, it's nice to have a campfire to sit around! http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l2...d/P1010228.jpg And, to be honest, if I had the bucks I'd have one of those big, beautiful, diesel pusher motorhomes! When I see my buddy back his motorhome into a tight spot with ease, after I've just sweated bullets passenger-side backing my trailer into a similar spot, I get mighty jealous. Get something like this. There are variations available for $60 or so... http://www.amazon.com/Rear-View-Safe...06422 &sr=1-6 My wife is my back up camera! My wife never made a good back assistant for me. I had a camera in the Pace Arrow Class A we had. The day we picked it up I was attempting to back it down a narrow gravel driveway I had made for it that is lined with trees and has a slight curve to it. Jim knows what I am talking about. I asked my wife to stand behind the RV where I could see her in the camera and let me know if I was going to hit any branches, etc., while backing it in. So, I started backing up with her waving for me to proceed. Then she started shaking her head back and forth causing me to jam on the brakes. She then motioned for me to start backing up again. As soon as I started moving she began shaking her head again. Jam on the brakes. After about the third time I jumped out and asked her what the problem was. She said, "nothing, you are doing fine". "So why are you shaking your head "NO" everytime I start moving? I asked. She said, "I am saying , "NO", you aren't going to hit anything. That's funny. But *totally* understandable. The other one that get's me is the 'polar bear salute' - both palms up in a 'I don't know' pose. If I had a Class A, I'd definitely go for the camera. I believe a camera on the back of the trailer would further confuse the issue! I ask my wife to stay where she can see me in the truck mirror and point which way I should make the rear of the trailer go. She clasps her hands when I should stop. Works pretty well, most of the time. The best thing would be for the women to back the rigs in a few times. Then they would understand the kind of directions needed. It's OK to get one for a rig that size. Don, however, needs a lot more practice with a little boat that you can see over. |
Another reason for taking the RV
On Sat, 14 Jun 2014 11:05:15 -0500, Califbill wrote:
"Mr. Luddite" wrote: On 6/14/2014 11:04 AM, Poquito Loco wrote: On Sat, 14 Jun 2014 10:47:57 -0400, "Mr. Luddite" wrote: On 6/14/2014 8:13 AM, Poquito Loco wrote: On Fri, 13 Jun 2014 20:41:29 -0400, Earl wrote: Poquito Loco wrote: I totally forgot one of our main reasons for taking the RV on trips - our dogs! Bording or flying dogs is not cheap, and it does the animals no good. I've not come across many motels that are 'pet friendly' without some extravagant amount of money. And besides, our dogs don't like other peoples' cooties and bed bugs. Nope, a campground is the best place to take your animals. And, they can't be left in a tent. Ergo, an RV becomes a necessity. But, yes, it's nice to have a campfire to sit around! http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l2...d/P1010228.jpg And, to be honest, if I had the bucks I'd have one of those big, beautiful, diesel pusher motorhomes! When I see my buddy back his motorhome into a tight spot with ease, after I've just sweated bullets passenger-side backing my trailer into a similar spot, I get mighty jealous. Get something like this. There are variations available for $60 or so... http://www.amazon.com/Rear-View-Safe...06422 &sr=1-6 My wife is my back up camera! My wife never made a good back assistant for me. I had a camera in the Pace Arrow Class A we had. The day we picked it up I was attempting to back it down a narrow gravel driveway I had made for it that is lined with trees and has a slight curve to it. Jim knows what I am talking about. I asked my wife to stand behind the RV where I could see her in the camera and let me know if I was going to hit any branches, etc., while backing it in. So, I started backing up with her waving for me to proceed. Then she started shaking her head back and forth causing me to jam on the brakes. She then motioned for me to start backing up again. As soon as I started moving she began shaking her head again. Jam on the brakes. After about the third time I jumped out and asked her what the problem was. She said, "nothing, you are doing fine". "So why are you shaking your head "NO" everytime I start moving? I asked. She said, "I am saying , "NO", you aren't going to hit anything. That's funny. But *totally* understandable. The other one that get's me is the 'polar bear salute' - both palms up in a 'I don't know' pose. If I had a Class A, I'd definitely go for the camera. I believe a camera on the back of the trailer would further confuse the issue! I ask my wife to stay where she can see me in the truck mirror and point which way I should make the rear of the trailer go. She clasps her hands when I should stop. Works pretty well, most of the time. The best thing would be for the women to back the rigs in a few times. Then they would understand the kind of directions needed. Yeah, that's another one. When we had the fifth wheel camper I couldn't make her understand that if she couldn't see one of my mirrors, I couldn't see her. My wife still does not understand that fact. Between you and Luddite, I'm not building up a lot of hope! |
Another reason for taking the RV
My backing up is just fine, Ditzy...it's the narrow street with on street parking that makes returning with my boat a challenge.
Guess I'll have to practice up until I get full strength back in my legs so I can manhandle the rig again. |
Another reason for taking the RV
On 6/15/2014 6:56 AM, True North wrote:
My backing up is just fine, Ditzy...it's the narrow street with on street parking that makes returning with my boat a challenge. Guess I'll have to practice up until I get full strength back in my legs so I can manhandle the rig again. If your 14 foot boat is too big to handle in your neighborhood, then store it somewhere else. It's not rocket science. |
Another reason for taking the RV
You're an amusing little fellow, FlautentJim.
I sold the 15 foot Yukon 2 years ago when I caught the Two footitis disease. |
Another reason for taking the RV
On 6/15/2014 7:39 AM, True North wrote:
You're an amusing little fellow, FlautentJim. I sold the 15 foot Yukon 2 years ago when I caught the Two footitis disease. You have a 17 ft boat now? No wonder you are having so much trouble moving it around. |
Another reason for taking the RV
On 6/15/14, 7:39 AM, True North wrote:
You're an amusing little fellow, FlautentJim. I sold the 15 foot Yukon 2 years ago when I caught the Two footitis disease. All the other little kiddies got promoted and are going to high school in the fall, but FlaJim was held back - again - and will be spending another year in junior high school. -- If right-wing assholes could fly, rec.boats would be an airport! |
Another reason for taking the RV
On 6/15/2014 7:58 AM, H*a*r*r*o*l*d wrote:
On 6/15/2014 7:39 AM, True North wrote: You're an amusing little fellow, FlautentJim. I sold the 15 foot Yukon 2 years ago when I caught the Two footitis disease. You have a 17 ft boat now? No wonder you are having so much trouble moving it around. We gave him plenty of suggestions back then... If I was him I would already have a used self propelled 5 horse push mower rigged up with a handle and throttle to move the thing around... |
Another reason for taking the RV
On 6/15/14, 10:12 AM, KC wrote:
On 6/15/2014 7:58 AM, H*a*r*r*o*l*d wrote: On 6/15/2014 7:39 AM, True North wrote: You're an amusing little fellow, FlautentJim. I sold the 15 foot Yukon 2 years ago when I caught the Two footitis disease. You have a 17 ft boat now? No wonder you are having so much trouble moving it around. We gave him plenty of suggestions back then... If I was him I would already have a used self propelled 5 horse push mower rigged up with a handle and throttle to move the thing around... Oh, joy...boating commentary from two non boaters, Ingerfool and FlaJim. How's your blown-out knee doing, fella? -- If right-wing assholes could fly, rec.boats would be an airport! |
Another reason for taking the RV
On Sunday, 15 June 2014 11:12:45 UTC-3, KC wrote:
On 6/15/2014 7:58 AM, H*a*r*r*o*l*d wrote: On 6/15/2014 7:39 AM, True North wrote: You're an amusing little fellow, FlautentJim. I sold the 15 foot Yukon 2 years ago when I caught the Two footitis disease. You have a 17 ft boat now? No wonder you are having so much trouble moving it around. We gave him plenty of suggestions back then... If I was him I would already have a used self propelled 5 horse push mower rigged up with a handle and throttle to move the thing around... Duh! Instead of looking for a aecond hand mower that I would have to have a handle and trailer ball fabricated onto it, why wouldn't I just buy this at princess Auto for $420.00?? http://www.princessauto.com/hlr-syst...896_manual.pdf |
Another reason for taking the RV
On 6/15/14, 12:20 PM, True North wrote:
On Sunday, 15 June 2014 11:12:45 UTC-3, KC wrote: On 6/15/2014 7:58 AM, H*a*r*r*o*l*d wrote: On 6/15/2014 7:39 AM, True North wrote: You're an amusing little fellow, FlautentJim. I sold the 15 foot Yukon 2 years ago when I caught the Two footitis disease. You have a 17 ft boat now? No wonder you are having so much trouble moving it around. We gave him plenty of suggestions back then... If I was him I would already have a used self propelled 5 horse push mower rigged up with a handle and throttle to move the thing around... Duh! Instead of looking for a aecond hand mower that I would have to have a handle and trailer ball fabricated onto it, why wouldn't I just buy this at princess Auto for $420.00?? http://www.princessauto.com/hlr-syst...896_manual.pdf Or you could have hired PsychoSnotty to lift up the front of the trailer and sashay it down the driveway. He's good at sashaying, and it might work out but for his bum knee, bum heart and cancer. -- If right-wing assholes could fly, rec.boats would be an airport! |
Another reason for taking the RV
MinnieMan might be able to handle my 240 lb Mission aluminum utility trailer, but it takes a real man to handle my 2000 lb boat rig......especially pulling uphill.
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Another reason for taking the RV
H*a*r*r*o*l*d wrote:
On 6/15/2014 6:56 AM, True North wrote: My backing up is just fine, Ditzy...it's the narrow street with on street parking that makes returning with my boat a challenge. Guess I'll have to practice up until I get full strength back in my legs so I can manhandle the rig again. If your 14 foot boat is too big to handle in your neighborhood, then store it somewhere else. It's not rocket science. Actually it is harder to back up a short trailer vs. a long trailer. Takes practice, but it long tow vehicle with a short trailer is a trial. My 14' Valco and trailer was easier to back up with my S10 vs. the Aerostar van. My problem with my trailer is it is 25' long, and with a crew cab Chevy, I have a bout a 22' lane in front of my storage structure I have back it in to. If the RV across from me is gone is fairly easy to get it turned in to the 10' wide shed. Don, maybe back it up on the flat, disconnect and then with the boat aimed properly, retook the tow vehicle pointing correctly. Or get a front hitch. |
Another reason for taking the RV
Not sure if a front hitch is available for my 2013 Toyota Highlander....or what it would look like installed.
Guess I'll do a bit of googling. |
Another reason for taking the RV
On 6/15/14, 2:07 PM, True North wrote:
Not sure if a front hitch is available for my 2013 Toyota Highlander....or what it would look like installed. Guess I'll do a bit of googling. If that $420 powered dolly will work, I'd go that route. If you could find a front hitch for your Highlander, by the time you had it professionally installed, you would have spent more. -- If right-wing assholes could fly, rec.boats would be an airport! |
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On Sat, 14 Jun 2014 21:30:07 -0400, Earl wrote:
Poquito Loco wrote: On Fri, 13 Jun 2014 20:41:29 -0400, Earl wrote: Poquito Loco wrote: I totally forgot one of our main reasons for taking the RV on trips - our dogs! Bording or flying dogs is not cheap, and it does the animals no good. I've not come across many motels that are 'pet friendly' without some extravagant amount of money. And besides, our dogs don't like other peoples' cooties and bed bugs. Nope, a campground is the best place to take your animals. And, they can't be left in a tent. Ergo, an RV becomes a necessity. But, yes, it's nice to have a campfire to sit around! http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l2...d/P1010228.jpg And, to be honest, if I had the bucks I'd have one of those big, beautiful, diesel pusher motorhomes! When I see my buddy back his motorhome into a tight spot with ease, after I've just sweated bullets passenger-side backing my trailer into a similar spot, I get mighty jealous. Get something like this. There are variations available for $60 or so... http://www.amazon.com/Rear-View-Safe...06422 &sr=1-6 My wife is my back up camera! That works until you are in a *really* tight spot and have to jackknife it. You could always get her a walkie-talkie if you needed to. As long as she can see me in the mirror, she can wave me to stop before hitting something. I try not to get the 'real tight spots'. |
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I checked out the good ones you might find At a boatyard and the smaller model I would need starts at about $1200.00 plus a bigger battery than that light duty one.... But for the dozen or so times a year I'd use it, the $420..00 one should last as long as I need it.
That is unless it's complete Chinese junk. ;-) |
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On Sun, 15 Jun 2014 11:07:31 -0700 (PDT), True North
wrote: Not sure if a front hitch is available for my 2013 Toyota Highlander....or what it would look like installed. Guess I'll do a bit of googling. === If you have U-Haul in Canada I'd check with them. They have hitch assemblies for almost everything and install them for reasonable prices. |
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On Sun, 15 Jun 2014 16:39:37 -0400, Wayne.B wrote:
On Sun, 15 Jun 2014 11:07:31 -0700 (PDT), True North wrote: Not sure if a front hitch is available for my 2013 Toyota Highlander....or what it would look like installed. Guess I'll do a bit of googling. === If you have U-Haul in Canada I'd check with them. They have hitch assemblies for almost everything and install them for reasonable prices. Don't think they have one for the Highlander. Neither Reese nor Curt have them either. |
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On 6/15/2014 12:22 PM, F*O*A*D wrote:
On 6/15/14, 12:20 PM, True North wrote: On Sunday, 15 June 2014 11:12:45 UTC-3, KC wrote: On 6/15/2014 7:58 AM, H*a*r*r*o*l*d wrote: On 6/15/2014 7:39 AM, True North wrote: You're an amusing little fellow, FlautentJim. I sold the 15 foot Yukon 2 years ago when I caught the Two footitis disease. You have a 17 ft boat now? No wonder you are having so much trouble moving it around. We gave him plenty of suggestions back then... If I was him I would already have a used self propelled 5 horse push mower rigged up with a handle and throttle to move the thing around... Duh! Instead of looking for a aecond hand mower that I would have to have a handle and trailer ball fabricated onto it, why wouldn't I just buy this at princess Auto for $420.00?? http://www.princessauto.com/hlr-syst...896_manual.pdf Or you could have hired PsychoSnotty to lift up the front of the trailer and sashay it down the driveway. He's good at sashaying, and it might work out but for his bum knee, bum heart and cancer. Why is it exactly, that you need to have monthly physicals. |
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On 6/15/2014 12:42 PM, True North wrote:
MinnieMan might be able to handle my 240 lb Mission aluminum utility trailer, but it takes a real man to handle my 2000 lb boat rig......especially pulling uphill. There's no uphill at your place. 12" elevation from street level, Maybe. |
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On 6/15/2014 2:16 PM, F*O*A*D wrote:
On 6/15/14, 2:07 PM, True North wrote: Not sure if a front hitch is available for my 2013 Toyota Highlander....or what it would look like installed. Guess I'll do a bit of googling. If that $420 powered dolly will work, I'd go that route. If you could find a front hitch for your Highlander, by the time you had it professionally installed, you would have spent more. Who says he needs a pro install? Didn't you know he went to vocational high school |
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On 6/15/2014 8:54 PM, H*a*r*r*o*l*d wrote:
On 6/15/2014 12:42 PM, True North wrote: MinnieMan might be able to handle my 240 lb Mission aluminum utility trailer, but it takes a real man to handle my 2000 lb boat rig......especially pulling uphill. There's no uphill at your place. 12" elevation from street level, Maybe. Look, is the pig from the north still trolling me. First off, I could back the trailer in no problem, second, he had his chance to be tough guy and he ran like a krause...... |
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Sorry MinnieMan, I only run forward.
You were the cowardly no show. |
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On Friday, June 13, 2014 8:43:00 PM UTC-4, Earl wrote:
H*a*r*r*o*l*d wrote: On 6/13/2014 11:40 AM, F*O*A*D wrote: On 6/13/14, 11:22 AM, wrote: On Fri, 13 Jun 2014 07:09:51 -0400, Poquito Loco wrote: I totally forgot one of our main reasons for taking the RV on trips - our dogs! Bording or flying dogs is not cheap, and it does the animals no good. Mr Ed stays here with my father in law. He brings his girlfriend and it is "gypsies in the palace" time We have a nice family down the street with twin elementary school girls who come by twice a day when we are gone to take care of our pets. I had no idea people took their dogs along with them to RV parks...this is yet another reason to avoid RV parks, the people who frequent them, and their dogs. Don't worry. We won't be going anywhere near your cinderblock haven. I wonder if the twins have found his guns in the basement living quarters? krause must also remember to put away his Butt Plug. |
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On Saturday, June 14, 2014 9:33:25 PM UTC-4, Earl wrote:
Poquito Loco wrote: On Sat, 14 Jun 2014 10:47:57 -0400, "Mr. Luddite" wrote: On 6/14/2014 8:13 AM, Poquito Loco wrote: On Fri, 13 Jun 2014 20:41:29 -0400, Earl wrote: Poquito Loco wrote: I totally forgot one of our main reasons for taking the RV on trips - our dogs! Bording or flying dogs is not cheap, and it does the animals no good. I've not come across many motels that are 'pet friendly' without some extravagant amount of money. And besides, our dogs don't like other peoples' cooties and bed bugs. Nope, a campground is the best place to take your animals. And, they can't be left in a tent. Ergo, an RV becomes a necessity. But, yes, it's nice to have a campfire to sit around! http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l2...d/P1010228.jpg And, to be honest, if I had the bucks I'd have one of those big, beautiful, diesel pusher motorhomes! When I see my buddy back his motorhome into a tight spot with ease, after I've just sweated bullets passenger-side backing my trailer into a similar spot, I get mighty jealous. Get something like this. There are variations available for $60 or so... http://www.amazon.com/Rear-View-Safe...06422 &sr=1-6 My wife is my back up camera! My wife never made a good back assistant for me. I had a camera in the Pace Arrow Class A we had. The day we picked it up I was attempting to back it down a narrow gravel driveway I had made for it that is lined with trees and has a slight curve to it. Jim knows what I am talking about. I asked my wife to stand behind the RV where I could see her in the camera and let me know if I was going to hit any branches, etc., while backing it in. So, I started backing up with her waving for me to proceed. Then she started shaking her head back and forth causing me to jam on the brakes. She then motioned for me to start backing up again. As soon as I started moving she began shaking her head again. Jam on the brakes. After about the third time I jumped out and asked her what the problem was. She said, "nothing, you are doing fine". "So why are you shaking your head "NO" everytime I start moving? I asked. She said, "I am saying , "NO", you aren't going to hit anything. That's funny. But *totally* understandable. The other one that get's me is the 'polar bear salute' - both palms up in a 'I don't know' pose. If I had a Class A, I'd definitely go for the camera. I believe a camera on the back of the trailer would further confuse the issue! I ask my wife to stay where she can see me in the truck mirror and point which way I should make the rear of the trailer go. She clasps her hands when I should stop. Works pretty well, most of the time. The best thing would be for the women to back the rigs in a few times. Then they would understand the kind of directions needed. It's OK to get one for a rig that size. Don, however, needs a lot more practice with a little boat that you can see over. That's cause after all the years of dancing with a Mop as a Janitor, Donnies neck is fused so he cant turn it. Helps when hes fellating krause too. |
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True North wrote:
Not sure if a front hitch is available for my 2013 Toyota Highlander....or what it would look like installed. Guess I'll do a bit of googling. Etrailer.com |
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