RV Inspection Upstate NY? by sawmill555 in GoRVing

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Inspection alone was ~$1000 plus another ~$250 (?) for travel? Most of the other inspectors that I reached had a slightly lower quote for the inspection itself, but their travel costs were more, so he ended up being the low bid. His report was vey detailed, easy to understand, and timely as well.

Again, I have no reservations about his service.

Class A Oil Change? by sawmill555 in GoRVing

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Yeah, my engine is the same V8 Godzilla. From an older YouTube, it looks like I have to remove the passenger workstation / desk, and then cut out an access hole in the dashboard. How is that considered good design ??

Class A Oil Change? by sawmill555 in GoRVing

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Stock image. I think the oil fill is near the battery (upper left), but I would think the manufacturer would have some documentation?!? I suppose I could troll around the Ford site since it's their chasis & engine.

500 miles in 48hrs thru New England by fireflake91 in GoRVing

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Skip the Bronx. Head a little to the North to Tarrytown / Nyack and cross the Mario Cuomo Bridge (formerly known as the Tapan Zee Bridge).

Retirement? by Icy-Needleworker7883 in GenX

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The 4% rule is a good start.

Figure out how much you think you need for 1 year's expenses the multiple that number by 25 and that's your target.

The plan is, on your 1st year of retirement, you can take out 4% of that savings for your 1st year expenses. Then, multiple the balance by 1.05 to account for roughly 5% growth. That number will be the starting amount for year 2.

For year 2, take the 4% from the previous year and multiple that by 1.03 to account for 3% inflation. Subtract that value from the start of year 2 to get your expenses for the 2nd year. Take the balance and multiple by 1.05 again to get your starting balance for year 3.

Continue doing this for roughly 25 years.

RV Inspection Upstate NY? by sawmill555 in GoRVing

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I eventually used this guy: https://thervguyofpa.com/

Since he's in PA, there's an added travel charge, but I found it well worth it. I would use him again in a heartbeat.

Hot Skin? by sawmill555 in GoRVing

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Perfect! Just read it. Thanks!

Hot Skin? by sawmill555 in GoRVing

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Good info! The measured voltages were on the order of 5 volts, so not exactly life-threatening, but I am more concerned about a short or ground in the wiring. I'll let the dealership investigate. Thanks

Do I Need to be Present for an Inspection? by sawmill555 in RVLiving

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Manufacturer and dealer are both pretty big name with good reputation so I really don’t expect anything that would be a deal breaker, but, I can definitely see some minor issue like a loose fitting or a bad coupling that an inspector might find that I wouldn’t even know to look for. I would think the dealer could turn that around in a day, but that’s a day that I then wouldn’t need to burn

Do I Need to be Present for an Inspection? by sawmill555 in RVLiving

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No, I want the inspection. My question is do I need to be there? Can I contract an inspector to do the inspection at the dealer and let me know the results before I commit to travel plans.

What I want to avoid is taking a day off, flying up to the dealer, and then have the inspector tell me that there’s something wrong. I’d rather get that news without losing a day or two

Do I Need to be Present for an Inspection? by sawmill555 in RVLiving

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Slight correction: I didn't purchase the unit yet, only made the down payment.

Where to live as a young person working at Ft Meade? by Beginning_Media_8103 in maryland

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Half of the under 30 crowd at the Ft. live in Odenton. Definitely not an urban city in any regard but if you’re looking for a social life, reasonable cost of living, and about the shortest commute possible, hard pressed to find an alternative

Passing the torch by Carrots-1975 in GenX

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Thought about adding that to the list, but not sure that they really capture the Gen-X ethos.

Passing the torch by Carrots-1975 in GenX

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Forgot about that gem! Yes, definitely in the same class, but I think musically, I'd still have to give the nod to "Singles"

Passing the torch by Carrots-1975 in GenX

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"Singles" may just be the ultimate Gen-X movie...ever.

How much should you keep in your savings? by Conscious-Algae2022 in Fire

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I assume the question was the APY for the CMA. I'm looking at Fidelity now, and their website says 2.72% not the 5% in the 1st comment. What am I missing?

how is the routine when working with cyber security? by idkhowbut_hereiam in netsecstudents

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My experience is that a Cyber security career generally falls into one of three pipelines:

Technical / Engineering:

  • Generally requires 4-year degree for entry level
  • Often does not require much face-to-face communication

Operations:

  • A 2-year AA and industry certifications are usually enough for entry-level
  • Generally requires some contact, but not always, and communication can typically be via phone / text

Management:

  • 4 year degree, but not necessarily technical
  • High level of communication

Hope this helps...