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Forum: 2011 - 2015 International 12-22-2015, 03:53 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,366
Posted By FishinHatteras
Well

It might be nice for going down the road, but you can buy a 2 pack of family radios for under 30 bones. Hand one to your wife and it's the best guide you will ever have. And she can look up to check...
Forum: On The Road... 12-18-2015, 07:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,126
Posted By FishinHatteras
Nice Ride

Here's your link: NCDOT: Ferry Routes (https://www.ncdot.gov/travel/ferryroutes/#0)
Once you load that page, you can download the 2016 schedule. The NC legislative body just doubled the rates for all...
Forum: On The Road... 12-10-2015, 10:20 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 22,523
Posted By FishinHatteras
Anders Osborne

One of NO finest here. I hope to get there this year to celebrate my 55th!
If this doesn't get you tapping your heels, you aint human. Infectious groove.
Anders was phenomenal at this years Lockn...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 12-09-2015, 07:36 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,121
Posted By FishinHatteras
Hmm

Got any pictures of that broken frame or what you actually did with the truck?
Something about this entire post that's crying foul.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 12-09-2015, 07:35 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,121
Posted By FishinHatteras
Ha!

Given the bicycles, and the smoke stack coming out of the bed of the truck, that's all I needed to see about the intelligence of this video. The impression I got of the Duramax driver was he was 12...
Forum: General Repair Forum 12-04-2015, 01:04 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,295
Posted By FishinHatteras
Ha!

You're the BOMB Bob. Well put...more like, precisely put!
We gotta share a beer together...someday. ;)

Thor...Bob is on the $. Just get out there buddy. Hope to see you down the road.
...
Forum: On The Road... 11-30-2015, 02:09 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 849
Posted By FishinHatteras
My Girlfriend took me backpacking!

This is just too amazing to not share. I wanna go on a vacation like this! This is so well put together.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBjUxKoNTJk&list=PLpn1HbCoDilLGhf9t5dP1Aafi6fq_Wt74
Forum: Boondocking 11-25-2015, 11:53 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,231
Posted By FishinHatteras
Yeo!

BA,
The 5th & 6th picture. Where is that please? I don't think I would have ever left with views like that. Drop dead gorgeous! Me wants to go to that same spot.
Happy Thanksgiving to you & your...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-19-2015, 04:04 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,071
Posted By FishinHatteras
Pappy

"ALL of the negatives associated with the Powerstroke will also pertain to both the Chevy and Dodge diesel engines since they all are required to have the latest EPA required emissions. I predict...
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 11-13-2015, 07:40 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,120
Posted By FishinHatteras
Hmm

Did they balance the tires when they installed them? That would be the very first thing to inspect IMHO. If they did, did you lose a weight? Do you see any places on the rims that are clean where a...
Forum: On The Road... 11-06-2015, 02:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,169
Posted By FishinHatteras
Scenic Hwy

Just make sure you take Highway 128 off of Rt 70 into Moab. It follows the CO river, and trust me, you won't be going more than 45 miles an hour down that road. The scenery is spectacular. You'll...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 10-29-2015, 12:04 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 14,143
Posted By FishinHatteras
Well

I'm not going to say which one I like better cuz it's in my signature.
The one thing I will say is I am enjoying the heck out of my diesel in that it is getting damn near 14mpg towing my 28 footer...
Forum: On The Road... 10-22-2015, 08:09 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 19,405
Posted By FishinHatteras
Why?

Why can't you answer the question challenging your blanket, ill-informed statements dkottum?
Oh...maybe I know why...you have placed all those members that dispute or even begin to challenge your...
Forum: On The Road... 10-22-2015, 04:17 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 19,405
Posted By FishinHatteras
I knew it was only a short matter of time before...

I knew it was only a short matter of time before dkottum would say something way out of line, and of course, INCORRECT. So my, and everyone else's 3/4 or 1 ton truck on here is going to inflict...
Forum: Full-Timing, Winter Living & Workamping 10-22-2015, 03:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,666
Posted By FishinHatteras
Jeff, That was beautiful. TY for posting the...

Jeff,
That was beautiful. TY for posting the video. Chasgail hits the nail on the head:
Life & character changers.
All the best to the two of you. Can't wait to do the same with my better half....
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-22-2015, 03:08 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,961
Posted By FishinHatteras
Hmm

If it were me, I would be scouring E-Bay and CL for some 18" rims. I am sure you have a local used auto parts place where you could find 4 of them. If you showed up at the used auto parts place on a...
Forum: On The Road... 10-16-2015, 12:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 841
Posted By FishinHatteras
My Absolute Favorite

This is one of the best times of year to be going fishing. Fall fishing is phenomenal here in NC. We are headed down to my favorite place in the world, the OBX of NC. Frisco Woods CG specifically for...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 10-15-2015, 02:56 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,140
Posted By FishinHatteras
Well

Caffeine,
Thanks for the heads up on the screws. Fortunately, I have a set of those in the ol toolbox. I am about to order the exact same unit. Everything I have read & watched on YouTube...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 10-13-2015, 07:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,221
Posted By FishinHatteras
Well, Not Exactly

If you are under a contract, you are not subject to the price increase.

Wish I could say more, but I work for their sister company, so me mouth shall stay shut. :cool:
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 10-12-2015, 05:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,104
Posted By FishinHatteras
I hate to say it, but that's all I use. Except I...

I hate to say it, but that's all I use. Except I put mine on the floor of the TT. Awfully convenient those lil iPhones are these days.
Sea ya down the road,
Gavin
Forum: Trailer Values 10-11-2015, 07:38 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 16,909
Posted By FishinHatteras
AnnArborBob & SeeMore do have it right. In our...

AnnArborBob & SeeMore do have it right.
In our almost ten month search for the AS Kay and I wanted, we threw the NADA "values" out the window. They just don't equate to the real market for a PO AS....
Forum: Our Community 10-11-2015, 07:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,632
Posted By FishinHatteras
Yup

Little Cedar Woodcarvings | Ingalls, MI 49848 (https://www.carvedwoodencampingsigns.com)

They do wonderful work, and I was very pleased with the design she created after sending Kathy a picture of...
Forum: Tires 10-06-2015, 11:41 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 19,726
Posted By FishinHatteras
Photos

And they look a whole heckuva lot better too. Doug/dkottum, you should bump your tire pressure up to 70psi. 80 PSI on the Michelins is a bit bouncy. IMHO, 65 is not enough. I had smooth sailing with...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-04-2015, 08:08 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,143
Posted By FishinHatteras
Really Perry?

Wow Perry. A little biased are you? Did you look at the Consumer Reports write-up on an Excursion? I'll stop there, but really? HP is HP? On a one-for-one equation, sure, but it's what you DO with...
Forum: General Repair Forum 10-02-2015, 02:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,680
Posted By FishinHatteras
Deb, You will get a ton of responses about...

Deb,
You will get a ton of responses about this ?, but I use a wash & wax combo made by TurtleWax.
It's not that expensive and can be found at most Auto Parts stores, and I think even WallyWorld...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-02-2015, 02:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,046
Posted By FishinHatteras
Well..

If you REALLY wanted to elevate your list of choices, you could always buy 4, 18" rims, and then you could get some E rated Michelin's, BFG, Goodyear, Cooper...the list goes on & on. The PO of my...
Forum: On The Road... 09-29-2015, 10:32 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 9,191
Posted By FishinHatteras
Tesla Motors New Model X.

I trust many of you watched the un-veiling of the Tesla X tonight?
Sure was nice to see that vehicle come onto the stage pulling a brandy-new 19' AS Bambi.
We cannot continue to rely on fossil...
Forum: Eddie Bauer - All Models 09-28-2015, 12:12 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,741
Posted By FishinHatteras
I second what Mr. Hart says. Wisdom speaks in his...

I second what Mr. Hart says. Wisdom speaks in his post. LOVE my Duramax.

I wish you were my neighbor Mr. Hart. We would be going camping all the time!
Sea ya down the road,
Gavin
Forum: On The Road... 09-27-2015, 08:01 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 22,523
Posted By FishinHatteras
From Lockn

So glad I saw this show in-person. Man oh man...If this doesn't get you tapping your feet, you aint human! Tony Leone on drums...what an ACTIVE drummer. He keeps it rocking! With a percussionist in...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 09-25-2015, 01:22 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,991
Posted By FishinHatteras
Diesel Heads..What Fuel Additive?

Hello fellow diesel heads..Having just gotten my new-to-me diesel...Just out of curiosity, what diesel fuel additive are you using? I bought some Diesel Kleen, but have been told by an old fishing...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 09-24-2015, 12:57 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 10,987
Posted By FishinHatteras
Yup

Paula,
I am getting the same MPG's with my new-to-me Duramax.
Now that I have had a chance to put a few miles on her both towing & non, I am
ticked that I didn't buy one sooner. I love my...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 09-23-2015, 05:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 798
Posted By FishinHatteras
Nope!

Absolutely NOT! I am not a Ford man, but have always loved diesel engines after being in the military and working on so DANG many of em...diesel engines that is.

That 7.3 engine is LEGENDARY in...
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 09-22-2015, 01:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,840
Posted By FishinHatteras
You're Right Foiled

Maybe my answer does seem harsh after reading it again, and I do apologize.
We ALL need help from time to time, and we're not experts at everything. I just got the impression the OP was whining...
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 09-22-2015, 12:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,840
Posted By FishinHatteras
An Opportunity Knocks

Flyflicker,
If you have the idea that you can leave a piece of equipment alone for almost a 2 year period, then show up & expect it to work perfectly, just because "It's new", you're expectations...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 09-17-2015, 11:31 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,369
Posted By FishinHatteras
Hey!

Argy,
I came over and talked to your husband I thought! I think it was on Saturday am I came over to chat. We were also in lot B next to the woods stage. We were parked in the 2nd row of lot B near...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 09-15-2015, 10:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,369
Posted By FishinHatteras
Lockn Music Festival, Arrington, VA

Well I had one of the best weekends I have had in a very long time. I attended the Lockn festival this past wknd with my wife, oldest son, and daughter. Mallory is a music major (percussion) so she...
Forum: Tires 09-05-2015, 09:08 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 9,356
Posted By FishinHatteras
Yup

Load range D is certainly acceptable given your weight ratings. I have no previous dealings with MasterTrack. Never heard of them, to be honest. If you wanted to hold off on getting the Michelins,...
Forum: Tires 09-05-2015, 07:09 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 9,356
Posted By FishinHatteras
KYAirstream

Here's a good option for a 12v air compressor:

Amazon.com: Q Industries MV50 SuperFlow High-Volume 12-Volt Air Compressor: Automotive...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 09-03-2015, 03:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,242
Posted By FishinHatteras
Finally

Congratulations on your purchase. Life is GOOD. We in America like CHOICES. Glad to see you guys agreed on this vehicle. It will certainly fill your needs. I saw first hand how much effort you guys...
Forum: On The Road... 09-03-2015, 11:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,431
Posted By FishinHatteras
Yup

I second the Frisco Woods CG. Just make damn good-n-sure you get a spot near, or on the water. The little canal that they have is ok, as long as you aren't too far away from the sound. Check their...
Forum: General Repair Forum 09-02-2015, 04:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,069
Posted By FishinHatteras
Thank You

SteveSueMac,
Thank you very much for the excellent post/review. I too have heard nothing but good things about Colonial. Our 28' Int'l came from Colonial, and the PO raved about how polite Patrick...
Forum: 2011 - 2015 Classic (all lengths) 08-31-2015, 05:38 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,617
Posted By FishinHatteras
Congratulations!

Many congratulations to you & your better half. She sounds pretty sweet.
Safe travels, and many happy smiles on your faces. :wally:
Gavin
Forum: Full-Timing, Winter Living & Workamping 08-30-2015, 01:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,648
Posted By FishinHatteras
I cant assess to the innards of your 25' AS, but...

I cant assess to the innards of your 25' AS, but I will say when I was there in late May of this year, LPG was $5.02 per lb. definitely something you need to consider. Thats more expensive than...
Forum: Our Community 08-30-2015, 08:38 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,412
Posted By FishinHatteras
Dell, If I were in TX, I would be happy to...

Dell,
If I were in TX, I would be happy to help you. I feel bad that I cannot help you TODAY.
I am sure tho, given the suggestions from my fellow AS colleagues above, that you will get the help...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-30-2015, 08:28 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 22,404
Posted By FishinHatteras
2012 Duramax 6.6L LML Serpentine Belt Replacement

I was inspecting the serpentine belt on my new-to-me truck, and it was showing some signs of wear. $38.98 deposited in the Advance Auto Parts piggy bank, and I had a new belt. I searched the net for...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-30-2015, 08:12 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 22,404
Posted By FishinHatteras
Trek-Step

Mr. Hony,
That is the single best improvement I made to my truck was the Trek-Step. Wish I could afford to have two of them, one for each side. ALL trucks should have come with a step in the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-29-2015, 01:25 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 15,994
Posted By FishinHatteras
70k!

Seventy thousand for a Nissan? HA!
You gotta be kidding me? Boy that's one little piece of metal that's gonna be sitting on a dealers lot for a VERY long time at that price. I wouldn't give a dime...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-28-2015, 02:13 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 15,994
Posted By FishinHatteras
Excellent ? KJRitchie. I too would like to see...

Excellent ? KJRitchie. I too would like to see the numbers. As I always say "Proof is in da puddin"
This is def a niche market that Nissan is going after. Bigger than 1/2 ton capability, but rides...
Forum: On The Road... 08-28-2015, 01:41 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,181
Posted By FishinHatteras
Well

Your title does say "Help with stops TO FL"...with that in mind, of course I am going to pitch the outer banks of NC. If you head S down I95, then pick up 64E towards VA Beach, you are a short hop...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 08-27-2015, 05:58 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 12,026
Posted By FishinHatteras
Hogfan, My humble apologies for not telling...

Hogfan,
My humble apologies for not telling you "Thank You" for asking this question. My kitty is pretty low after trading my gas 2012 for a diesel 2012 just two weeks ago. Saving up my shinies for...
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