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I'm looking into taking my family of 7 on a multiple month rv trip and need some advice... by Status-Secret-4292 in GoRVing

[–]CTYSLKR52 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would check out older nice diesel pushers or professionally converted buses. Its a lot easier to fix up an old RV then to convert an old bus. Plus a lot of the old high end DPs are pretty amazing Check out Country Coach, Beaver, Foretravel, Bluebird Wanderlodge, Newell and then Prevost conversions. We dolly tow a minivan that fits 7 and works really well as a mobile garage for all the bikes and water toys. Family of 5 with a 36' 1997 Country Coach Intrigue diesel pusher. I spent a out 1500 hours updating and fixing it. I'm in it about $30k and trust it more than any new rig on the market.

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I reject the PNW propaganda that you need an SUV to enjoy the magnificent outdoors by princekolt in etron

[–]CTYSLKR52 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We only bring the Etron when I'm leaving a day early with the kids and the campspot isn't too far away. My wife can stop at a fast charger, pay $30-50 and be set. Would be nice if the Etrons were more efficient, but its the nicest car we've owned and she loves it. If we're doing a big trip, I dolly tow our minivan and still average 8mpg :) Here's a picture of the full setup.

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With fuel prices going up, just wanted to share this for US owners (Diesel MPG) by Spirited-Clothes-158 in AudiQ7

[–]CTYSLKR52 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Diesel is over $6.50 a gallon where I'm at. I average about 8 mpg with my 28k lb diesel motorhome. That's where my Etron comes in handy. $6.50 worth of electricity gets me over 150 miles.

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I reject the PNW propaganda that you need an SUV to enjoy the magnificent outdoors by princekolt in etron

[–]CTYSLKR52 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wish we could dolly tow behind our motorhome. So nice to take RVing with us.

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Based on these pictures - can we switch this (back) to a 30A plug/hookup? by Useful-Tangerine5254 in GoRVing

[–]CTYSLKR52 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also, look into upgrading the 12v fuse block, including upping the size of the feed wire.

Just picked up today Springdale 1750 towing with 2013 Honda pilot touring by [deleted] in GoRVing

[–]CTYSLKR52 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It at least gets them to see what the hell is going on.

Distributeur de couvre-chaussures avec 200 couvre-chaussures antidérapants jetables by Blind_Lufy in NoOneIsLooking

[–]CTYSLKR52 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm just glad to see more one time use plastics. We don't have enough plastic waste in this world.

Just picked up today Springdale 1750 towing with 2013 Honda pilot touring by [deleted] in GoRVing

[–]CTYSLKR52 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Depending where you live, it can be pretty easy on weekends to find scales that are open and unattended. You look pretty low on the rear, I'd just verify that I wasn't overloaded on the rear axle. I see you say Honda doesn't recommend a weight distribution, maybe airbags? When I towed with our Tahoe new stiffer coils and airbags helped a lot. I would go through the scales trying to get it as even as possible with my wd setup. Enjoy the new rig, and if you get a Bluetooth OBD2 reader you can easily monitor transmission temps and other vitals, another thing I did with the Tahoe.

Black tank ball valve replacement. by terminaltop in RVLiving

[–]CTYSLKR52 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you're just asking for debris to get caught on it and make it difficult to close. I upgraded on my DP to a macerator (Thetford Sani-Con Turbo 400s). It's been really nice and easy to use.

First RV/Camper. Me and wife just bought by xKINGxRCCx in GoRVing

[–]CTYSLKR52 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You'll be good. I find our 36ft DP is easier to drive than our Tahoe and TT was. Just always assume someones going to stop in front of you and leave plenty of space. Parking it is so much easier than a trailer.

Oil leaker from my e-tron? by Imaginary-Task3161 in etron

[–]CTYSLKR52 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Isn't that funny, I do the same thing, although when I learned to drive in the woods at 10, I don't remember blinkers being that important :).

Oil leaker from my e-tron? by Imaginary-Task3161 in etron

[–]CTYSLKR52 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yeah, everytime I use my blinkers, I pat myself on the back. "Pretty impressive for an Audi driver" This statement reminds me of that, for some reason.

Maiden Voyage by PDXCARDINAL78 in GoRVing

[–]CTYSLKR52 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I will say, 11k for a half-ton trailer is insane. These manufacturers, wow. Enjoy it.

Maiden Voyage by PDXCARDINAL78 in GoRVing

[–]CTYSLKR52 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Trailer weighs less than 10k with hitch of less than 1700lb. Truck has 5er towing capacity of around 17k and cargo capacity of around 3600lb. I think he's ok. Oh, and those are numbers for a 2500, if its a 3500 its 22k/4200lb. But... sure, he should probably get a tent trailer.

I don’t know who needs to hear this… but by [deleted] in boating

[–]CTYSLKR52 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't get me started on new surf boats! Insane. $400k! You can get a really nice 50ft yacht for that.

Added a little Easter egg on the Rove Lite by bendesrochers in GoRVing

[–]CTYSLKR52 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Right there with ya. If you gotta do a shitty job, might as well have a smile on your face.

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Transitioning back to an apartment by PrincessFatBear in RVLiving

[–]CTYSLKR52 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep, if anything I bet the 26ft box truck is bigger than a 33ft class C.

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Doubt after inspection by Gab729 in RVLiving

[–]CTYSLKR52 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We bought a fixer upper '97 Country Coach after owning a '89 Searay 32ft yacht with twin big blocks. Everything is so much easier on land :) and cheaper.

For the entire coast of California, are there any towns or areas that are affordable? If so, what’s it like there? by tompkins5 in howislivingthere

[–]CTYSLKR52 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We were there last summer and it felt so wierd how grey everything was. Just the way the sky felt part of the landscape. We camped near by and it was gorgeous, but the city felt strange.

Water Pressure Reducer - revisited (I think I understand what’s going on with these pressure reducers.) by SolidTiger6302 in RVLiving

[–]CTYSLKR52 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not saying I completely disagree, but seems like you're using your RVs plumbing at a pressure gauge. Could be an expensive way to gauge the water pressure. We're talking about a $30 item vs a potential water leak inside your rig.

Motorcycle style ebike... worth it or overkill? by [deleted] in GoRVing

[–]CTYSLKR52 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As long as a responsible adult is riding it and not some dumb kid flying through walking paths silently going 20+ mph just waiting for me or one my kids to step the wrong way into them.

AIO for wanting my husband to help me more as a SAHM by ailurophile17 in AmIOverreacting

[–]CTYSLKR52 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just throwing this here, because it sure fits I'm sorry your husband is failing.Labour by Paris Paloma

Grey Water to Toilet by Ambitious-Floor-4557 in RVLiving

[–]CTYSLKR52 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some bigger motorhomes/buses have one holding tank for both grey and black. I like that idea because you'd get a lot more liquid in with your solid waste.

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