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Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 02-26-2021, 11:27 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 9,047
Posted By rlhendren
I have an F250 with a BakFlip tonneau cover and I...

I have an F250 with a BakFlip tonneau cover and I also have an ARE topper. I much prefer the ARE topper to the tonneau cover. Cons of the ARE topper: cannot carry anything tall like a refrigerator....
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 09-06-2020, 03:07 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 721
Posted By rlhendren
Fuel Mileage 2018 F250 diesel (Not towing)

I thought I would post my fuel mileage for general reference.

I have a 2018 F250 extended cab, short bed, 4x4 diesel with a camper shell. This was NOT towing the Airstream. From Tulsa to Colorado...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-21-2020, 10:09 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,396
Posted By rlhendren
I have an ARE cab height model with sliding side...

I have an ARE cab height model with sliding side windows and fixed front window. I do camp out of mine, so my needs are different than yours. It fits great and doesn't leak. I'm not sure how old it...
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 11-12-2019, 06:53 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,888
Posted By rlhendren
Thanks. Once it warms up I'll blow the antifreeze...

Thanks. Once it warms up I'll blow the antifreeze out with a compressor.

Yes, I ran antifreeze through the outside shower.

Thanks for the suggestions.
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 11-11-2019, 07:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,888
Posted By rlhendren
One final update. After running the furnace,...

One final update. After running the furnace, electric heater, and propane heater for a few hours, I checked and the metal pan that I had placed under the drain valve was full of pink water/antifreeze...
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 11-11-2019, 06:45 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,888
Posted By rlhendren
One small update.... I took a torch and...

One small update....

I took a torch and heated up the low point drain metal valve. Not a drip of water came out, so maybe there wasn't any water in it to drain? I don't understand the plumbing...
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 11-11-2019, 06:14 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,888
Posted By rlhendren
Thanks. I appreciate the encouraging words. I was...

Thanks. I appreciate the encouraging words. I was caught off guard this year. I normally blow out all the lines and then put in antifreeze just to be safe. Winter snuck up on me this year and I was...
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 11-11-2019, 05:38 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,888
Posted By rlhendren
Thanks. As a precaution I went ahead and turned...

Thanks. As a precaution I went ahead and turned on the furnace. If there is a frozen point somewhere, maybe I can get it thawed before the real cold gets here.
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 11-11-2019, 04:49 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,888
Posted By rlhendren
Question regarding winterizing and low point drains

I'll try to explain this as best I can. I have a 2010 25 FB. There are two low-point drains on the inside of the front driver side wheel. I've already winterized the trailer using antifreeze...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-17-2019, 06:04 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 19,304
Posted By rlhendren
I'll chime in. I have a 2010 25FB and a 2016 F250...

I'll chime in. I have a 2010 25FB and a 2016 F250 6.2 gas single cab. My buddy's parents have a diesel (Dodge, I think) to pull their large 5th wheel. Well, buddy and I took a trip to the Colorado...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 04-13-2019, 04:07 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 14,217
Posted By rlhendren
I thought about a portable winch as well. Have...

I thought about a portable winch as well. Have you considered come-alongs? A cheaper option if you don't plan on using a winch very often. Not the particular set in the attached picture, but maybe...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 04-10-2019, 04:40 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 14,217
Posted By rlhendren
The gravel is 60 x 24. The cover is 32 x 24 x 12

The gravel is 60 x 24. The cover is 32 x 24 x 12
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 04-08-2019, 03:47 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 14,217
Posted By rlhendren
And the final product!

So the gravel pad was placed so that I could build an RV cover. And here it is!
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 03-24-2019, 04:06 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 14,217
Posted By rlhendren
I used to say the same thing. My attorney advised...

I used to say the same thing. My attorney advised against it. :lol:
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 03-23-2019, 03:23 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 14,217
Posted By rlhendren
Not PLANNING on doing it again. But I've met me,...

Not PLANNING on doing it again. But I've met me, and I know how I am. hahahaha Such is life - sometimes we find ourselves in situations and wonder how in the world we got here and how are we going to...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 03-22-2019, 07:46 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 14,217
Posted By rlhendren
Success!

Final update. Got the truck out last weekend but the trailer was still there. It’s been sunny and 60s for 5 days so the ground was relatively dry. I got a jeep in front of the trailer and hitched it...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 03-17-2019, 05:59 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 14,217
Posted By rlhendren
Update

So, with my impatience, I really got the truck stuck. It was buried to the running boards on the driver side. Not quite as bad on the passenger side. The ground is hopelessly soft. Luckily it was...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 02-16-2019, 05:27 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 14,217
Posted By rlhendren
hahahahahah! I have joked with my best friend...

hahahahahah! I have joked with my best friend that I"m just going to abandon the truck and buy a new one. hahahahah

I'll get it out eventually. It was 70 degrees two days ago so the ground started...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 02-14-2019, 05:31 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 14,217
Posted By rlhendren
Just an update. The truck is still stuck, not...

Just an update. The truck is still stuck, not attached to the trailer any more. It's still too wet to get it out - I sink in the yard just walking across it. It's been a really rainy winter. It is...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 02-07-2019, 03:39 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 14,217
Posted By rlhendren
No. It's been raining for the past few days so...

No. It's been raining for the past few days so the ground is far too wet to try any method at this point. It might be a few weeks, IF it will stop raining and dry out a little bit.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 02-03-2019, 04:35 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 14,217
Posted By rlhendren
I wish you lived closer too! hahahaha

I wish you lived closer too! hahahaha
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 02-02-2019, 09:37 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 14,217
Posted By rlhendren
That is a really good idea. I hadn't thought of...

That is a really good idea. I hadn't thought of that yet, but will put it on the list of things to try. It would do a lot of damage to my yard with all the moving of the truck, so I'm gonna call that...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 02-02-2019, 09:35 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 14,217
Posted By rlhendren
Thanks. I definitely think it's worth a try and...

Thanks. I definitely think it's worth a try and it's on the list. I know it would be relatively simple. Up until this point, it's been a matter of no availability of the second truck. The person with...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 02-02-2019, 07:09 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 14,217
Posted By rlhendren
Pics as requested. Pardon my poor editing skills....

Pics as requested. Pardon my poor editing skills. I tried to show the fence in front of the truck - about 1.5 truck lengths in front; the original starting position of the truck before I backed it up...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 02-01-2019, 05:56 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 14,217
Posted By rlhendren
I'll take some tonight or this weekend. Thanks.

I'll take some tonight or this weekend. Thanks.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 02-01-2019, 05:55 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 14,217
Posted By rlhendren
Hmmmm. It's a 2016 F250 gas. I'll try switching...

Hmmmm. It's a 2016 F250 gas. I'll try switching to 4WD Hi and see if that changes anything.

The neighbors are doing just that - watching. They have yet to offer to help. lol
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 01-31-2019, 05:14 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 14,217
Posted By rlhendren
It's not that I'm not interested in this...

It's not that I'm not interested in this solution. I think it's a good suggestion. At this point, it's a little more complicated than I want to attempt. But it's definitely on the list of things to...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 01-31-2019, 05:05 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 14,217
Posted By rlhendren
Yes, they have voids in the casting. I didn't...

Yes, they have voids in the casting. I didn't actually use the ratchet part of the straps because the ones I have are too long and, well, it's hard for me to explain why that made it difficult, but...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 01-27-2019, 06:55 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 14,217
Posted By rlhendren
The 2x4's strapped to the wheels worked like a...

The 2x4's strapped to the wheels worked like a charm. You do need to be really careful and pay attention to what obstructions there are as the wheel turns, but it's pretty simple to keep everything...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 01-26-2019, 05:26 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 14,217
Posted By rlhendren
OK, so frozen ground idea didn't work. It was 17...

OK, so frozen ground idea didn't work. It was 17 degrees yesterday morning and the ground was solid as I walked on it. I decided to unhook the trailer and see if I could just drive the truck forward...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 01-23-2019, 04:44 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 14,217
Posted By rlhendren
Excellent ideas. Thank you to everyone for the...

Excellent ideas. Thank you to everyone for the suggestions. I'll update in a few weeks to let you know how it went.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 01-23-2019, 04:40 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 14,217
Posted By rlhendren
So far it hasn't been cold enough for the ground...

So far it hasn't been cold enough for the ground to freeze. If it does freeze, I will try it then.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 01-22-2019, 03:22 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 14,217
Posted By rlhendren
Thanks. That helps. I will keep you posted....

Thanks. That helps.

I will keep you posted. But it might be a while. I still need a couple of weeks without rain before I can attempt anything. That’s not usually an issue in Oklahoma. But this...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 01-22-2019, 03:10 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 14,217
Posted By rlhendren
Hahaha, no it’s not a trick question. Wood planks...

Hahaha, no it’s not a trick question. Wood planks under the drive wheels is also an option. But if I can safely attach a tow strap to the rear of the AS, it would be SO MUCH easier. I don’t need much...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 01-22-2019, 02:50 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 14,217
Posted By rlhendren
Where to attach tow strap to rear of Airstream 25FC

So here's my dilemma. I pulled the AS (2010 25FC) straight back into my back yard to get it out of the way so I could have a gravel parking pad installed. Then it started to rain. And that was 2...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 03-29-2018, 10:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,821
Posted By rlhendren
Thanks! So....for someone who isn’t particularly...

Thanks! So....for someone who isn’t particularly crafty but is good at watching YouTube videos and following instructions, is this a do-able project? How long does it take to build a simple kayak?
...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 03-29-2018, 09:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,821
Posted By rlhendren
Chesapeake Light Craft (CLCBoats)

Has anybody ever built one of the kayak kits (or any other type boat kit) from Chesapeake Light Craft (CLC Boats)? Just wondering what your thoughts are on the process. They look really beautiful on...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 03-28-2018, 08:01 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,030
Posted By rlhendren
Brake service in Tulsa, OK

Can anybody recommend someone in Tulsa, OK to check and possibly replace brake pads (?shoes?) on 2010 FC 25? Clearly I'm an amateur.
Forum: Full-Timing 02-26-2018, 05:29 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,224
Posted By rlhendren
Thanks for the info! I was wondering if daily...

Thanks for the info! I was wondering if daily expenses would be more while traveling than while staying at home. I know it depends on what activities I like and campground fees, but it's good to know...
Forum: Full-Timing 02-26-2018, 05:27 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,224
Posted By rlhendren
I wish I could, but I just don't have the time to...

I wish I could, but I just don't have the time to drive to Texas.
Forum: Full-Timing 02-22-2018, 11:45 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,224
Posted By rlhendren
Thanks, Maggie! And yes, the 'backup plan' is to...

Thanks, Maggie! And yes, the 'backup plan' is to donate the excess stuff to an agency that will come and get it.

I am soooooo looking forward to having a smaller house, less stuff, and a simpler...
Forum: Full-Timing 02-22-2018, 09:53 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,224
Posted By rlhendren
So I did read this book at your recommendation....

So I did read this book at your recommendation. Very good book with good advice and easy to read in a few hours.

I'm listing the 4,000 sq ft home with a realtor in two weeks. I've bought a 1,500...
Forum: Full-Timing 02-06-2018, 05:23 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,224
Posted By rlhendren
I like your thinking. And any time I mention...

I like your thinking. And any time I mention retirement to someone, there's about a 50% chance that they respond with "won't you get bored?"

Well, this is speaking a little out of turn since I...
Forum: Full-Timing 02-02-2018, 12:00 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,224
Posted By rlhendren
Maggie! I read your posts all the time and love...

Maggie! I read your posts all the time and love them! You're always so level-headed and full of good advice. I don't agree with you 100% on everything, but it's still good advice! I'm honored that...
Forum: Full-Timing 02-02-2018, 05:37 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,224
Posted By rlhendren
Yes, I understand completely and that's pretty...

Yes, I understand completely and that's pretty much where I'm at. I could retire now but things would be tight. A couple more years of working/saving and I'll have a much bigger safety net. Of...
Forum: Full-Timing 02-01-2018, 05:13 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,224
Posted By rlhendren
Haha no, I'm male. Do you still want pics of the...

Haha no, I'm male. Do you still want pics of the airstream? lol
Forum: Full-Timing 02-01-2018, 05:12 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,224
Posted By rlhendren
Yes, I love early-retirement.org. It's a great...

Yes, I love early-retirement.org. It's a great site and I second your recommendation!
Forum: Full-Timing, Winter Living & Workamping 01-31-2018, 01:53 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,191
Posted By rlhendren
I think you're doing exactly the right thing -...

I think you're doing exactly the right thing - researching your dream before you leap. And you've gotten great advice. Go for what you want. But don't do it in an Airstream in a Park City winter. The...
Forum: Full-Timing 01-30-2018, 11:53 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,224
Posted By rlhendren
You're exactly right! There wasn't a true...

You're exactly right! There wasn't a true question. But one of the things I appreciate about this board is the friendly advice that you receive, even when you don't ask for it! Lot's of helpful...
Forum: Full-Timing 01-30-2018, 05:35 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,224
Posted By rlhendren
Thank you! I'll check it out!

Thank you! I'll check it out!
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