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Forum: On The Road... 12-17-2023, 06:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,697
Posted By Bompagene
Easy access for large vehicles

Check out iExit Trucks app and the sister app iExit. If you can get a semi there then your 'little' rig won't have any problems! Not much help on the 2 lane, but a big help on the freeway.
Forum: On The Road... 07-22-2023, 09:26 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,575
Posted By Bompagene
More help

In the lower 48 if you’re using the Interstate Highway System there’s a couple of apps that I use, iExit and iExit Trucks. Great for finding fuel, food and parking. Obviously the Trucks one would...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 02-21-2023, 11:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 667
Posted By Bompagene
Fallon camping

Check out the Churchill County Fair Grounds. Basic but good for overnight. Just south of 50 on 95. Fill up in Fallon as the next reasonable stop is Ely.
Forum: On The Road... 09-02-2022, 10:43 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,871
Posted By Bompagene
Wink Route planning

Have a look at Truck Map app as well. Won’t take you were you can’t go (low clearance, restricted routes, ext.). It includes RV dump locations and Walmarts. Just one more tool. I have found Waze to...
Forum: On The Road... 08-22-2022, 09:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,332
Posted By Bompagene
King’s Canyon campground

Use hwy 180, best for larger vehicles. https://www.campendium.com/azalea-campground Is big enough for you. Wi-Fi at the visitor center for Comms. Easy access to Sequoia from there sans trailer.
Forum: On The Road... 05-16-2022, 09:40 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,223
Posted By Bompagene
Trailering around NYC metro area

Having been stationed at Floyd Bennet Field when it was still active (LONG time ago. Coast Guard Air Station Brooklyn), I can tell you trailering is not fun. I routinely drove our jet fuel tanker to...
Forum: On The Road... 04-29-2022, 01:44 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,215
Posted By Bompagene
Valle, AZ

Valle is about 25 minutes from the park. Most people just drive past in a hurry to see the canyon. Raptor Ranch campground has FHU and you can leave the trailer there and have your own vehicle to see...
Forum: On The Road... 04-22-2022, 10:02 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,268
Posted By Bompagene
Route 140 (Winnemucca to sea highway)

I drove semi trucks for 30 years. I’ve used that route several times with no problem outside of a SLOW ascent and descent. Be sure to top off your fuel tank, not much in the way services. Check out...
Forum: On The Road... 02-20-2022, 07:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,867
Posted By Bompagene
Durango to Taos

YES! 160, 84, 64. Do check the weather and road conditions even in May. Brazos summit is over 10,000 feet in elevation! Totally doable. ...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 01-28-2022, 09:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,945
Posted By Bompagene
Dinosaur board

Completely agree with the former comments about dinosaur. I had a small problem with install, a call to them was returned VERY quickly. The tech took his time and talked me through it. Give them a...
Forum: On The Road... 12-30-2021, 05:10 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,748
Posted By Bompagene
Having been to Monument Valley many times I can...

Having been to Monument Valley many times I can confirm that Goulding’s is your best choice. I see from your profile that you are driving an F150. Your truck is very capable of the road into the...
Forum: On The Road... 11-04-2021, 09:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,185
Posted By Bompagene
Colorado city

Yes, great route. Jog back north at Fredonia a short distance to regain 89 or take 89a Great little campground at Lee’s Ferry. Just keep a watch on the weather as you top out at above 7000 ft at...
Forum: Full-Timing, Winter Living & Workamping 10-02-2021, 07:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,429
Posted By Bompagene
Choosing Health Insurance

Perhaps I wasn’t clear about what I was asking. The Nomad Insurance Group are brokers. I’d like to deal with someone who understands the lifestyle.
So, anyone know anything about them?
Thanks ...
Forum: Full-Timing, Winter Living & Workamping 09-10-2021, 12:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,429
Posted By Bompagene
Full timing health insurance

Has anyone had experience with Nomad Insurance Group? Getting ready to full time and researching health insurance came across them. Looks good, but so do I if I squint hard enough:blush:. Didn't get...
Forum: On The Road... 08-28-2021, 10:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,474
Posted By Bompagene
First get the app Truck Weather, weather and road...

First get the app Truck Weather, weather and road conditions. I have used this route while I was in the trucking industry, work your way to I-70 (maybe I-87 to I-84 to I-81). West using urban...
Forum: General Repair Forum 08-24-2021, 10:17 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,756
Posted By Bompagene
Easy A/C

Check out RecPro.com lots of good reviews. I’m going to replace my 13k Dometic with one of their 15k units on my 1979 Sovereign. No thermostat required, heat pump included. Supposed to have soft...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 07-27-2021, 01:41 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 12,622
Posted By Bompagene
I've used 1 cup of 20 Mule team Borax and 1/2 cup...

I've used 1 cup of 20 Mule team Borax and 1/2 cup Dawn to 1/2 tank of water for both black and grey. Do this the morning of a trip to a campsite that has FU or dump. Dump and flush once...done
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 05-24-2021, 09:12 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,497
Posted By Bompagene
Snub braking

30 years of OTR trucking and many miles of RVing in mountains. Yes, slow before descent. Hazard lights. All of the advice from everyone is spot on.
This link might help explain the braking...
Forum: General Repair Forum 05-05-2021, 01:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,075
Posted By Bompagene
Low point drains

X2. Exact same as our 1979. The valves are inside the trunk.
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 04-08-2021, 09:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,003
Posted By Bompagene
Interior walls

Our 79 Sovereign was getting the’ ‘tacky’ feel also. I found that Formula 88 (we get it at Lowe’s by the gallon) works great. Not just for the walls, but just about anything greasy.
Forum: Our Community 03-23-2021, 12:37 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 12,576
Posted By Bompagene
Skirting

Check out airskirts.com. Might be one of the answers to cold weather camping!
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 03-18-2021, 04:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 207
Posted By Bompagene
Dometic RM100 - Nevada

Working RM100 out of a 1979 Sovereign undergoing upgrades. I m in Las Vegas, NV, not willing to ship but will deliver locally.



View this ad at Airstream Classifieds - Dometic RM100 - Nevada...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 03-18-2021, 03:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,585
Posted By Bompagene
Generator location

Here’s a link to a walk around. Generator at 7:42
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=BsJ9Ye2pgtQ
Forum: On The Road... 01-31-2021, 06:01 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 10,538
Posted By Bompagene
CB recommendation

30 year trucker and 15 year off road jeeper here. Cobra 19 or uniden 550 for a small radio that will perform as well as any.
F150 specific mount FORD F-150 Front Hood Antenna Mount For Amateur Ham...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 12-08-2020, 08:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,801
Posted By Bompagene
Indio California

I’m retired from long haul trucking. Always tried to time the LONG climb eastbound out of Indio for either early morning or nighttime. That’s about the only tough part of that run.
Follow the...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 11-25-2020, 10:05 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,313
Posted By Bompagene
Rental truck

Perhaps rent a pickup truck from enterprise truck rental? Their truck rental have pickups designed to tow. Much safer and less expensive than a tow truck company.
Forum: On The Road... 10-04-2020, 11:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,093
Posted By Bompagene
Outside of the park

You could also try Bryce Pines very close (10 minutes)to the park. Besides they are famous for soup and pie! Small family run business.
Check Campendium for several dry camp sites.
Expect chilly...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-22-2020, 01:37 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 15,229
Posted By Bompagene
Defender LTX

I run the Defenders on my work rig (Ram 2500 Cummings, 37 ft 5er max weight, 80 psi, 65 to 70 mph in the desert southwest from 120 degrees in Baker, CA to -10 degrees in Ely, NV. NO PROBLEMS.
More...
Forum: Jacks, Stabilizers, Lifting and Leveling 07-26-2020, 01:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,525
Posted By Bompagene
Lippert app

The app MyLCI has lots of info including manuals and troubleshooting.
I have called them for help with the self-leveling jacks on the 5er that I use at work and tech help was excellent!
Forum: On The Road... 06-04-2020, 03:26 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,167
Posted By Bompagene
Commercial vehicle atlas

Rand McNally has a plastic coated version of the motor carrier atlas that you can mark up and erase to use again!
30 years of trucking I bought a new one every other year. Backed up by GPS (Grampa ...
Forum: On The Road... 03-02-2020, 05:59 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 16,166
Posted By Bompagene
Buy near destination

All good ideas so far. Just to let you know there is a Walmart Supercenter in Flagstaff. Also, the grocery store in Tusayan has a pretty good selection of basics.
Forum: On The Road... 03-02-2020, 11:11 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,213
Posted By Bompagene
Saving on fuel

I’ll make it short: check out the Gas Buddy app. It shows fuel prices where you are and using using their card (tied to your bank account) you save 5 cents per gallon!
I can use it in conjunction...
Forum: 1984 - 1989 Sovereign 11-03-2019, 04:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,308
Posted By Bompagene
Step switch

On my 1979 the ‘step ‘ light is above the door.
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 10-29-2019, 02:42 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,085
Posted By Bompagene
Factory Pure

I purchased one from them. Couldn’t be happier! Very nice people. They followed up with an email after purchase to make sure that I was happy.
Forum: On The Road... 10-07-2019, 12:54 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,615
Posted By Bompagene
We fulltimed at the Oasis for quite awhile....

We fulltimed at the Oasis for quite awhile. Pricey, but nice. I-15 is not bad just can be congested between Spring Mountain exit and Russell Road exit. let'm zoom around you! I WOULD NOT recommend...
Forum: On The Road... 09-03-2019, 06:46 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,650
Posted By Bompagene
Cool Glenn Curtiss Museum

Having lived in both Vermont and New York and trucked for 30 years I second this route! A stop at the Glenn Curtis Museum (https://www.glennhcurtissmuseum.org/) in Hammondsport on Rt 54 coming out of...
Forum: Boondocking 08-06-2019, 10:54 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,670
Posted By Bompagene
Lost

Use GPS to get unlost!
The other GPS works better (Grandpa Position System) to not be lost.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 07-09-2019, 03:09 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 9,711
Posted By Bompagene
J B Weld

Just 4 drops to spot weld! Easy to remove, but holds tight.
Forum: Boondocking 03-05-2019, 03:36 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,554
Posted By Bompagene
This might be the best place for your first...

This might be the best place for your first boondock adventure. The visitor center is a must stop. Since you’re in Las Vegas take a ride out to check it ...
Forum: On The Road... 02-06-2019, 11:06 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,588
Posted By Bompagene
Us 20

I drove trucks (semi) out of the Portland area. US 20 to Ontario, OR to pickup I-84 is a good route. Shorter than going to Portland and avoids Cabbage Patch grade. I-84 to I-80 as others have...
Forum: On The Road... 01-16-2019, 01:32 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,974
Posted By Bompagene
Best BLM campground!

Burro creek campground on Rt 93 is probably the nicest BLM campground you will find.Water and dump available at the entrance, clean INDOOR bathrooms!
x2 on Valley of Fire!!!
A little pricey, but...
Forum: On The Road... 01-08-2019, 08:48 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,075
Posted By Bompagene
Possible route to the Northwest

Take a look at this idea. Out of Florida via US 90/I 10 to Mobile. North on US 45 to connect with US 64 west to US 160 to AZ 98 then US 89 north. From 89 multiple routes to the NW.
So many great...
Forum: Community Polls 11-01-2018, 07:42 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 9,711
Posted By Bompagene
Got the AS first. We were lucky enough to be...

Got the AS first. We were lucky enough to be gifted a 1979 Souvriegn 31 RB in pristine condition (garaged most of it's life)! The AS was a couple of thousand miles from us and with limited time...
Forum: On The Road... 07-18-2018, 06:14 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,266
Posted By Bompagene
The tunnel isn’t a problem but check on the hours...

The tunnel isn’t a problem but check on the hours when you pay at the park entrance. Let the ranger know that you are going to be using the tunnel and they will let you know the process. I do it all...
Forum: Airstream Registry Discussions 06-17-2018, 04:44 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 3,877
Posted By Bompagene
Big Silver Twinkie :: 1979 Airstream Sovereign

Big Silver Twinkie :: 1979 Airstream Sovereign (2018-06-17 22:44:42)
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