| |
Subject |
Author |
Date Posted |
Forum
|
 |
RE: Oregon State Park Reservation System
This is kind of a surprise considering that the Oregon State park system is one of the nicest in the country. I know that they do reserve quickly, but they are totally worth the effort.
|
Dixonmatco
|
03/18/10 11:08pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
|
|
RE: Ford V 10 Question
This is such a common problem on this engine that there is a kit for just that repair. Repair is done without removing the head. See your local Matco dealer.
|
Dixonmatco
|
03/18/10 10:59pm |
Tech Issues
|
|
RE: best quality low-end travel trailer & internet warranty
One of the best low end lines in the business is the Jayflight, by Jayco.
|
Dixonmatco
|
03/18/10 10:28pm |
Travel Trailers
|
|
RE: ages of people on this forum
62 and 61, not yet retired, but looking forward to it in about 4 more years.
PhDD 30
DS 26
Got both through college, neither coming home broke, we are spending their inheritance.
|
Dixonmatco
|
03/18/10 10:52am |
General RVing Issues
|
|
RE: What's a good portable gas grill?
Good grill? many different opinions.
Great grill? There is only one, the Weber Q. For up to 4 people, the Baby Q is perfect.
It does have a separate regulator that can be removed and a fitting threaded in to go to a hose to your low pressure outlet on your RV.
|
Dixonmatco
|
03/18/10 10:46am |
Beginning RVing
|
|
RE: Lost weight distribution bar (one of them)
I agree, the way that a bar is attached, it is hard to imagine it falling off while moving down the road, without it creating some serious noise and possible damage. Seems to me, more likely simple theft while parked.
Should not be too had to find a replacement. If you can't get an exact match, get a matched pair.
|
Dixonmatco
|
03/18/10 10:18am |
Travel Trailers
|
|
RE: Power Awning Question
On this forum there have been many posts regarding these power awnings. Some like them, some hate them. There are some models that are better than others. Just do a search for "Electric Awning" or "Power Awning"
You will have over 600 posts to read between the two.
|
Dixonmatco
|
03/18/10 10:09am |
Travel Trailers
|
|
RE: Small TT and Kids
When our 2 kids were young (8 and older) we had a 23 ft class C and 2 tents. They each had a tent of their own, fully equipped with Air Mattress, Electric Lantern and Game boy.
|
Dixonmatco
|
03/18/10 10:01am |
Travel Trailers
|
|
RE: Towing at night
I don't tow my TT after dark as a rule, but for a different reason. Here in Northern CA there are many of those large horned creatures that tend to appear out of nowhere after dark. It is hard enough to avoid them with a car. Doing while towing a TT is just a bit more difficult. :E For me, just not worth it.
As a bonus, the scenery is spectacular. It's a little tough to enjoy it, when you can't see it. The trip is as enjoyable as the destination.
|
Dixonmatco
|
03/18/10 09:55am |
Travel Trailers
|
|
RE: Can I pull TT with my 1/2 Ton
Our TT has a dry weight of right around 5000 lbs. Loaded and ready to travel it is at about 6200-6500 lbs. Our 1/2T Chevy has towed it from Death Valley to over 11,000 ft. but it is pretty much maxed out. When you say 6500 lb trailer, I hope you are not talking dry weight..
|
Dixonmatco
|
03/17/10 10:05am |
Travel Trailers
|
|
RE: Top Oregon Coast & Washington State Parks?
Oregon State parks are among the finest we have ever had the pleasure of staying at. Have yet to find a bad one. Some have Full Hookups, some don't. I reccommend reservations.
The only park we have stayed at in Washington is Kalaloch in the South west corner of Olympic National Park. Dry camping but excellent location and beautiful, roomy sites overlooking the beach and ocean. Been there more then once and will go back again some day.
|
Dixonmatco
|
03/16/10 09:10pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
|
|
RE: I'm happy with my TT
Bought our Komfort new in February 0f 2005. 5 seasons later and over 25,000 miles and zero problems. Still looks and works like new. Can't wait for our next road trip, coming soon. Couldn't be happier.
|
Dixonmatco
|
03/16/10 08:28pm |
Travel Trailers
|
|
RE: The perfect pullable RV for extended travel for two??
You almost perfectly describe the trailer we have, however this exact model is no longer being made. Komfort has replased it with the 241TS.
Since you live in Oregon, and they are made there, you should have no trouble finding one to inspect. They have almost all of the features you are looking for. They are a very high quality unit as well. (but not cheap)
|
Dixonmatco
|
03/15/10 07:29pm |
General RVing Issues
|
|
RE: Ultimate RV Trip Destination
more time in Utah and the No calif coast
i've seen Yosemite and the Grand canyon, both are beautiful
except for visiting family, when traveling, i choose Itinerary over any particular destination.
I choose destinations only for timed vacations (1) or (2) weeks
Same here. Utah has some great State and National Parks. (ever been to Goblin Valley SP?) The north coast is beautiful all the way to Washington and Olympic NP.
That's one of the reasons we selttled here in wine country over 35 years ago.
|
Dixonmatco
|
03/15/10 07:17pm |
General RVing Issues
|
|
RE: Daylight savings time yea or nay
Since I have never been a morning person, I like the extra evening daylight hour better. I would keep it in the current "summer" mode.
Not that it will make a difference what I think, so I spend very little time thinking about it period. In fact typing this post is the most I have ever thought about it. :B
ps, no I did not read all 7 pages!
|
Dixonmatco
|
03/15/10 07:11pm |
General RVing Issues
|
|
RE: Honda 2000 tied to Honda 1000
It seems like I read some where you hook them together before starting them, then they adjust the sign wave them self's when started.
Dusty
That is correct and it only works for generators that are designed and built for that purpose, most notably the Honda inverter generators. (there are a couple of others also) The reason that they can do this is because they consist of a generator and an inverter to provide the proper output. The inverter controls the voltage and produces a nice sine wave. The inverter circuit is built to match the wave of the other unit so it syncs them up.
|
Dixonmatco
|
03/13/10 09:56am |
Tech Issues
|
|
RE: ....me and the boys are just sittin' around......
Nice! Every one of them!
|
Dixonmatco
|
03/12/10 10:19pm |
Around the Campfire
|
|
RE: Tow weight.
GOOD! I am glad to see that they are doing these checks. Some of the rigs I see on the road look just plain dangerous!
|
Dixonmatco
|
03/12/10 09:32pm |
General RVing Issues
|
|
RE: Water Pressure Regulator
As an added note: If you leave the RV for the day it is wise to shut off the water supply while you are gone. There have been cases of a very nasty surprise upon return. The water pipes in most RVS are not of the highest strength and are subject to vibration, etc. when travelling.
|
Dixonmatco
|
03/12/10 09:27pm |
Beginning RVing
|
|
RE: how do you utilize storage space under master bedroom?
I bought a couple of plastic storage containers with lids from Home Depot. I also store our Weber Q under there as it will not fit in the pass through storage door.
|
Dixonmatco
|
03/12/10 09:20pm |
Beginning RVing
|
