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Forum: On The Road... 04-24-2018, 06:12 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 15,895
Posted By senioryakker
12 year old Dodge Ram, 125k, just mad second...

12 year old Dodge Ram, 125k, just mad second consecutive cross country east t west, into Mexico, and back. Original owners, Cummins, runs better than new. That being said, had to replace rear main...
Forum: On The Road... 02-15-2018, 09:28 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,482
Posted By senioryakker
Great place to stay, not sure I would walk on the...

Great place to stay, not sure I would walk on the other sids at night but fun during the day.
Forum: On The Road... 06-22-2017, 01:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,175
Posted By senioryakker
Propane near Bristol, Va.

Don't know where you're coming from, but there are 2 Flying J's and 2 Rv parks in the Fort Chiswell, Va. Area, exit 80. While this is 80 miles north of Bristol, they are freeway close and you may be...
Forum: Winter Living 02-25-2017, 12:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,728
Posted By senioryakker
Rv parks in Yuma

Riverfront, just over the border in Winterhaven, Ca. On the Colo. River, small sites, variety of Rv's, pool, laundry, quiet except for some construction. Old park well maintained, nice people. 5...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-24-2017, 07:58 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 9,369
Posted By senioryakker
I firmly believe in bigger is better, get the...

I firmly believe in bigger is better, get the most tv you can afford to buy and drive comfortably. We tow a 28' 2007 Classic with an 06 Ram 3500 dually CTD. Just averaged 12.4 mpg on coast to coast...
Forum: On The Road... 01-06-2017, 07:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,847
Posted By senioryakker
Kings Kamp in Key Largo, if you can get in. ...

Kings Kamp in Key Largo, if you can get in. Least expensive in the keys, not fancy, and sold out early every year. Stayed there several years in a row, opted for Baja this year.
Forum: Winter Living 12-12-2016, 12:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,209
Posted By senioryakker
Heat pumps don't work well at lower temps, I...

Heat pumps don't work well at lower temps, I believe the cutoff is somewhere around 38 degrees. That cues the furnace to start up until the temperature gets higher, then heat pump will hopefully...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-16-2016, 09:06 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 17,249
Posted By senioryakker
Michelin LTX M/S. great all around ride and...

Michelin LTX M/S. great all around ride and mileage, get 40k on 07 Ram3500 dually diesel.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 11-06-2016, 01:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,408
Posted By senioryakker
Towing with '06 Ram Dually 4x4, tt is 07Classic...

Towing with '06 Ram Dually 4x4, tt is 07Classic 29'. Previously pulled a 35' trip slide fw. Using equalizer e2 hitch. Tows beautifully, mpg improved to over 12, much easier to park and maneuver. ...
Forum: Financing 10-15-2016, 12:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,223
Posted By senioryakker
Term is determined by amount financed, used to...

Term is determined by amount financed, used to be anything over 25k would finance for 15 Yrs. Take the term Erie off interest as second home, pay off after 7-8 years when payment becomes mostly...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 06-11-2016, 12:37 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,052
Posted By senioryakker
Use a 3/4 or 1 ton diesel, srw or drw crew cab...

Use a 3/4 or 1 ton diesel, srw or drw crew cab for you and the dogs. Great for towing and stopping. Friends should follow in their own car.
Forum: Tires 06-08-2016, 03:52 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 8,785
Posted By senioryakker
Good info, Atomic No.13. Makes me feel better...

Good info, Atomic No.13. Makes me feel better with sticking with ST tires, but love the Michelins on my TV.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-29-2016, 05:29 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 31,768
Posted By senioryakker
Angry What's your towing mpg?

When checking your mileage, do not go by the tv display calculator but do the math. The onboard "lie-ometer" is notoriously inaccurate in most cases. My 06 Ram 3500/4wd/Cummins/dually shows a...
Forum: Tires 05-21-2016, 12:28 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,997
Posted By senioryakker
Currently using Maxxis 15" load range E on 07...

Currently using Maxxis 15" load range E on 07 Classic, 29'. Towing with 06 Dodge 3500 Dually 4x4, Cummins. Tows beautifully, no movement inside
Trailer. Why would I want to change to 16"'? Just...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 05-20-2016, 11:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,315
Posted By senioryakker
Maybe outdoor lights on both sides?

Maybe outdoor lights on both sides?
Forum: Our Community 05-16-2016, 02:04 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 11,600
Posted By senioryakker
Firmly convinced bigger is better. Towing 29'...

Firmly convinced bigger is better. Towing 29' Classic with 06 DODGE 3500, Cummins, jake brake 4wd dually crew cab, automatic. Easy puller and stopper, 12+mpg. No sway with Wd hitch, real pleasure to...
Forum: Tires 03-16-2016, 04:57 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 26,647
Posted By senioryakker
Not sure what all the worry about balance is...

Not sure what all the worry about balance is about, I just put the tst's on the metal valve stems and went with it. Trailer seems to ride smoothly, everything stays in place, no sign of uneven tire...
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 02-10-2016, 09:28 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 18,497
Posted By senioryakker
Is the on board AS regulator just inside the fill...

Is the on board AS regulator just inside the fill connection and easy to replace? I am in Florida and have 40# at the hose, but not enough pressure to flush the toilet inside, so I am thinking the...
Forum: On The Road... 02-03-2016, 07:30 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,980
Posted By senioryakker
We like key largo as it gets warmer as you go...

We like key largo as it gets warmer as you go south. We're there now, weather has been off all winter so far, but currently in the high 70's. Expensive in private parks, crowded, and state parks...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-30-2015, 11:57 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,997
Posted By senioryakker
You're thinking is right on. The Fords you're...

You're thinking is right on. The Fords you're considering are Navistar engines, I believe. We tow an '07 Classic 30', with an 06 Dodge, and it works beautifully. The Cummins with a Jake brake is a...
Forum: Computers, Internet & Satellite 11-24-2015, 03:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,468
Posted By senioryakker
Dish works pretty well, have used for 4 years on...

Dish works pretty well, have used for 4 years on 3 different rv's. They do charge $5 per month when you're not activated, but if you complain enough they will credit you back. You can usually get...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 11-12-2015, 01:12 PM
Replies: 392
Views: 33,049
Posted By senioryakker
Agree with Mrjkq completely. Have permits, will...

Agree with Mrjkq completely. Have permits, will travel. While some states don't recognize reciprocity, weapons are locked away or we avoid the state. Too much stuff going on, we need to be...
Forum: Computers, Internet & Satellite 11-06-2015, 03:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,961
Posted By senioryakker
We have a new to us 07 Classic with Sony Bravia...

We have a new to us 07 Classic with Sony Bravia TV. Not being successful in hooking up Dish satellite, not getting signal from satellite. Pretty sure we're hooked up correctly, even by passed...
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 11-06-2015, 01:31 PM
Replies: 2,449
Views: 538,049
Posted By senioryakker
My new to me 2007 Classic has filiform on the...

My new to me 2007 Classic has filiform on the rims. Just discovered it, but have only owned for about a month. No other signs, as yet.
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 10-15-2015, 08:05 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,697
Posted By senioryakker
Silvergate What do you use for bug removal? ...

Silvergate
What do you use for bug removal? I've been using dryer sheets on my other Rv's with gel oat finish, as well as on tv and dw's Subaru with great success, but am a little leery of using...
Forum: On The Road... 10-08-2015, 06:11 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,983
Posted By senioryakker
Angle, For the most part our weather has been...

Angle,
For the most part our weather has been good once we get out of the mountains. Suggest you take 77 and get south and east as quickly as possible. We like to overnight in SC the first night,...
Forum: On The Road... 10-04-2015, 03:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,983
Posted By senioryakker
We go from Virginia to Florida each winter, with...

We go from Virginia to Florida each winter, with few exceptions. Going to Florida, we get to the coast ASAP, safe to de- winterize usually as night times are not horrible. When we go to Lake...
Forum: Tires 09-27-2015, 03:15 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,683
Posted By senioryakker
To add to the confusions; our new to us '07...

To add to the confusions; our new to us '07 Classic 29' load range d tires were replaced with load range e. Ok to run at 65# per AS recommendations, even though sidewall max is 80#? Don't want to...
Forum: Tires 09-05-2015, 11:23 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 9,358
Posted By senioryakker
Alphonse makes a good point re: TPMS. Saves a...

Alphonse makes a good point re: TPMS. Saves a lot of worry, worth the money. While I have always inflated to sidewall max., I am changing to factory recommendations on TV and Rv for better ride...
Forum: Tires 09-05-2015, 11:18 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 9,358
Posted By senioryakker
Vi Air through Amazon, around $100. Very...

Vi Air through
Amazon, around $100. Very quick, can use for higher pressures on the larger tires. My former Rv called for 80#, takes forever with the smaller compressors. Tire failure looks like...
Forum: General Repair Forum 09-01-2015, 03:20 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,538
Posted By senioryakker
A small piece of plastic zip tie works very...

A small piece of plastic zip tie works very nicely.
Forum: Wheels, Hubs & Bearings 08-08-2015, 06:12 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,254
Posted By senioryakker
Tpms

Mike,
Found the box, my system is the TST.
Forum: 2009-2015 Flying Cloud 08-06-2015, 06:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,584
Posted By senioryakker
Those lights are diodes and they are burned out. ...

Those lights are diodes and they are burned out. Coverd by manufacturer for 5 years (Furrion). Call them and they will send to you with return instructions, unless your dealer can handle. Does not...
Forum: Tires 08-06-2015, 06:41 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 26,647
Posted By senioryakker
Have txt non flow thru on 36' fifth wheel and...

Have txt non flow thru on 36' fifth wheel and Dodge dually. Have worked fine for a year, no repeater, no real problems. Trading for 28' flying cloud and they will go on as soon as valve stems get...
Forum: Wheels, Hubs & Bearings 08-06-2015, 06:20 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,254
Posted By senioryakker
Don't recall the brand name, but have been using...

Don't recall the brand name, but have been using on my fifth wheel and dually. Seems to work as advertised, needs to be recalibrated, and is a pain to remove to adjust air pressures, but it is what...
Forum: Wheels, Hubs & Bearings 08-05-2015, 05:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,254
Posted By senioryakker
Thanks for the info.

Thanks for the info.
Forum: Wheels, Hubs & Bearings 08-04-2015, 07:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,254
Posted By senioryakker
Smile Tpms

I have new Airstream coming next month and was wondering if anyone knows if the tires have metal valve stems? I want to use the TPMS ' off my old rig and they need to go on metal valve stems.
...
Forum: Tires 08-04-2015, 06:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,593
Posted By senioryakker
Just ordered a new Flying Cloud, due in around...

Just ordered a new Flying Cloud, due in around 9/10. Does anybody know if they come with metal valve stems? I want to use the tpms' off my old rig and they need to be on metal valve stems.

Thank...
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