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• The "Odd Couple" Chronicle The "Odd Couple" Chronicle

  • From: Jerry
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    Hello, my name is Jerry and these are the misadventures of Mike and Jerry. The "Odd Couple" of the RV'ing world. Two old farts in an old motor-home.

     

    This being my first blog, I would like to start out by saying we are not selling anything. I do not blame anyone for trying to make a buck. I can say the buck stops here and you would be wasting your time trying to  squeeze blood out of a sweet potato.

     

    My reason for joining these groups is to meet other RV'ers and to hear your stories and advice and to share our stories.

     

    We are new to this small world of Rv'ing. And all your help is needed before we kill each other. I'm not kidding about us being the Odd Couple. I'm the smart, good looking slob and Mike the neat one. We both are happily divorced, over 55 years old and retired. I'm not into the singles dating thing. All us boys want is to have fun, yeah.  

     

    Your friend,

     

    Jerry

     

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• Blog and lets us know about yo Blog and lets us know about you

  • From: scottsnider
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    My friends here in the RV community its time that some of you that just read and never add anything please do add something.

    Try this, why I can't go camping now, or my wife or daughter just had a baby, out of work and have no money to go, what every is going on in your life let us know.  I have shared about my new to me truck, our camping, my son's wedding and camping with our church people.  With that I say let us know what is going on in your life, we don't want to hear about someone trying to sell some vitamins or sell a loan, but you and your real life.  That guy who is remodeling his RV, look how many hits or views he has had, I tell you others here want to know what is going on in the world around us.

    Short note about camping for us, well its side lined till about February as we feel its cold and a lack of time off till then, but then again all of you that might go please let us know about your trip.

    Scott

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• For those of you that go to ch For those of you that go to church, please ck this out

  • From: scottsnider
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    To: All our friends,
    
    
        May the Lord Bless you this day as we take time to somewhat relax and remember why we have this holiday as the Lord Blessed the pilgrims with a bountiful harvest they shared with others.  May we also do the same.  Most of all May we be thankful for our Lord Jesus for loving us so much that he died on the cross and was resurrected to the right hand of God the Father for the forgiveness of our sins.  That we now have the confidence of heaven before us.
       Now I know we all know this but sometimes we need to be reminded and I hope on this day this will be part of the conversation, not just taken for granted that all you have around you knows it.  
       In this may the Lord Bless you!
    Scott and Esther

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• Protein And It's Amazing Weigh Protein And It's Amazing Weight Loss Power!

  • From: defensenutritionproducts
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    According to the latest statistics, the obesity epidemic continues to grow worldwide and shows no signs of stopping anytime soon. An astonishing 59.6% of Australian and New Zealand adults are overweight or obese, while 30% of Australian and New Zealand children are clinically overweight. More than half of the American population is overweight.

     

    Those who have adequate amounts of protein in their diet, however, may find they've escaped being part of this alarming trend. That's because the latest nutritional research indicates that protein has numerous dietary benefits that give a boost to weight loss and weight management efforts. Lets look at some of the ways you can benefit from a healthy daily protein intake.

     

    One of the principle advantages of protein is that it creates a feeling of fullness and satisfaction in the body that makes overeating much less likely. Besides being filling, protein is a smart addition to any weight loss or weight management programme because of the effect it has on carbohydrate cravings.

     

    As nutritional research has documented, carbohydrates trigger the brain to crave more carbohydrates, leading to a cycle of carbohydrate eating that becomes hard to control. Protein can block that triggering effect in the brain. If you eat protein with a carbohydrate it will reduce the cravings caused by eating the carbohydrate.

     

    Simply adding protein to a meal (including breakfast), provides you with an incredible advantage in your quest to lose or maintain weight. But protein provides more than just weight benefits - it provides you with an important necessity as well. Adequate daily protein intake is essential for building and maintaining lean muscle mass.

     

    It may sound like a term that applies only to athletes, but in fact, everyone has a certain percentage of lean muscle mass in their body. The higher your percentage of lean muscle mass, the more calories you can burn in a day.

     

    Besides determining how many calories you burn each day, lean muscle mass also serves a vital function for those trying to lose or maintain their weight. If your diet does not contain enough protein to build or maintain lean muscle mass, your body will begin to lose weight from the heart, muscle and organs.

     

    This type of dieting is unsafe and can prove fatal. So, how much protein do you need every day? Women need approximately 80-100 grams daily, while men need roughly 120-150 grams.

     

    But as you incorporate protein into your diet, remember that not all protein is equal when it comes to calories. For example, a serving of prime rib has 1,500 calories! That's why it is important to source your protein from healthy, lean protein sources such as fish, the white meat of chicken and turkey and very lean sources of beef. If you can see the fat...cut it off before you cook it, and don't eat it.

     

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• Refinancing Your Second Mortga Refinancing Your Second Mortgage is Getting Famous

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    Refinancing second mortgage is similar to a loan that is secured on your property, with your home as security. You could reduce your monthly payments if the terms of your second mortgage are good, only if you are successful in financing it. For people who want to reduce the rate of interest, pay off their current mortgage or want to reduce their monthly payments, refinancing can be a good option. Also if home equity credit is to be paid off, refinancing a second mortgage can be opted.
    
    Even if you don’t have perfect credit you could refinance 2nd mortgage. A second mortgage is a great way by which you can reduce your monthly payments and get extra cash for bills or any justifiable reason. If the refinance mortgage rates you have are higher than the current interest rates you might be able to refinance 2^nd mortgage. Bad credit does not mean that you won’t explore all possible options of bad credit mortgage refinance.

    
    
    
    

     

    
    Lenders are waiting to help you with a no-obligation quote which means that you are not obliged to use their services if you don’t like the quote on refinancing second mortgage. We suggest that you get quotes from many lenders which will help you to make a wise decision. This seems to be the perfect time for you to think on refinancing your second mortgage. Approval for refinancing a second mortgage could arrive in less than 24 hours, and you being saving money each month. Refinancing a second mortgage is fast, easy and efficient and with so many lenders standing in queue you is assured of receiving the lowest rate and also the best terms possible. In case your credit is poor, you still have a chance to refinance mortgage with your circumstances.

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• Rain Rain Go Away Rain Rain Go Away

  • From: ArchAngle
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    Every spare minute I've had since I worked on the roof, has been plagued by rain.  I did get a chance during one of the breaks in the precipitation to add some temporary patches to the roof, in hopes they will hold till the weather turns better.  So while I was waiting for the break in the weather, I began work on the inside of the motor home.

    Read the Rest of the story on my blog @ Rain, Rain Go Away

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• nice ride and campground nice ride and campground

  • From: scottsnider
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    Well I am back from my trip to "Woods Valley Kampground" in Valley Center near Escondido, CA. If you read my last blog you know that I upgraded from a Jeep Cherokee to a Ford F-150 and for that reason I said nice ride. The new truck had a bit more power and is set up for towing and with the longer wheel base it sure made a difference on the road. Now to tell you a bit about the campground for those that might want to venture out and try it some time. First off I would say call ahead and find out the fire danger, as we were not allowed to have a fire and what is camping with out a fire to sit around? It was cold at night and with so many trees I could not set up my satellite dish, so bring out the DVD's and no cable either. We arrived on Friday afternoon and set up and as you know this time of year the sun goes down early so we did not have much time to wander around before dark. With that it was an early night and up with the sun in the morning, cold too. Morning brought eggs and more and time to see what this place looked like and it was very nice, rustic but very nice. Lots of tree's and I love that, for me no trees why bother. Found the unheated pool, sorry much to cold to swim, but could be nice in the summer, found a duck and fish pond that is catch and release, fish that is not the ducks. They had some billy goats in a pen that was interesting to watch and they have horns and like to sharpen them and scratch with them. They had some pony's too. Later in the day our friends started to show up and we helped them set up and some had simple set ups and one family even brought a sink. Now with lots of kids running around it was fun for all, but they too were bummed at we could have no fires. Dinner came at it was getting dark and cold and we that had them brought out our heaters, but with no fires it was early to bed and by 7:30 all were inside and done for the night, bring out the DVD again and we were in bed by 9:30 ourselves. Sunday brought a good breakfast and church time under the trees, what a nice way to have church. By noon we were on our way home with all the wood we brought (bummer) but next time! I will say the campground was nice, but not a resort, but at $33 a night with E & W it was good and would con sitter going back when the fire danger was not so bad, so if you are in the area and want a good campground to use ck them out.

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• Best Qualified Tax Debt Lead G Best Qualified Tax Debt Lead Generation Service Online

  • From: johnsamul
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    If you are looking to buy or sell qualified tax debt leads, then you’ve come to the right and the best Tax Debt Lead generationpage on the internet. Yes, Onto.biz is the only place on the internet that deals in highly qualified tax debt leads. Here is how we are the best option for selling or purchasing Tax Debt Leads.

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• 12 travel trailers 12 travel trailers

  • From: garinortham
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    A friend of mine just got 12 travel trailers yesterday, The years are from 2004 - 2006, Some have never been used. His name is Cowboy he is in Baytown, Texas, if anyone is interested call him at 713-205-3671

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• Roof Repairs - Day One Roof Repairs - Day One

  • From: ArchAngle
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    Roof Repairs -- Day One Tue, Nov 10. 2009

    
    
    

    I started the repairs on the roof today, and found the progress to be a lot slower than I had anticipated. Why do many people simply put caulking on top of old caulking to stop leaks? Yes it’s quicker that way, but if you takes the time to do it right, the results will last a whole lot longer, and protect your investment a whole lot better.

    Continue reading "Roof Repairs -- Day One" »

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• Starting to Make Progress - Th Starting to Make Progress - The Roof

  • From: ArchAngle
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    I was able to get a lot done over my two days off - I picked up all the supplies needed to fix the roof, got the motor home inspected by the police, which is required in order to get the motor home licensed!  I also got the chance to completely inspect the interior and find out what worked and what doesn't.  Visit My Personal Blog for the complete story.

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• A Tour of My New RV A Tour of My New RV

  • From: ArchAngle
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    Just a little tour of my new RV - It has a few problems, but fixing these problems will be part of the fun.  Visit My Personal Blog for the complete story.

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• Maybe someone can help? Maybe someone can help?

  • From: goodtimes
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    Hi,Just got back from winterizing my camper,I bypassed the water heater like the book said,I pumped in 2 gal of antifreeze and it is still coming out of my water heater,I took the plug out and thought it was bypassed. Pink came out all the faucets so I guess it is winterized ok,but can't figure out why the bypass is not working. Would anyone know about this. Thank-you

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• Fulltime Fulltime

  • From: Floyd_N
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    We are now living in our camper fulltime and getting ready for the Kansas winter. So far loving it.

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• 2009: Our Last (Short) Trip 2009: Our Last (Short) Trip

  • From: Nick
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    Monday, November 2, 2009

    It's about 60 miles East of Nashville, TN (off I-40)
    
    

    
    

    The binoculars were there just in case I spotted some of the Bald Eagles (known to be around); but, it wasn't my lucky day...
    
    

    A view of one of the decks where a MH can be parked...
    
    

    The deck can support any MH weight/load (or..., so they claim :)
    
    

    
    

    Driving across the Center Hill Lake dam...
    

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    Edgar Evins State Park, TN
    
    Although my DW and I have been planning to take our MH for the last spin of this traveling season somewhere in the mountains, this morning we decided that just a day car trip to a nearby state park would do for the ending of this year’s traveling season. So we did. We drove to Edgar Evans SP (about 65 miles from our suburb of Nashville) which I described here a few months back. In comparison to most other parks we've visited over the last few years, we found this one to be quite unique in that the camp sites are actually on decks overlooking the lake.
    
    Unlike the last time we were there with the MH parked in a site directly overlooking the water, this time we drove through the campground and found that with the exception of three MHs all of the other decks were unoccupied and the campground was virtually empty. The day was sunny but a little on the chilly side, and we saw no one sitting around the decks or out walking around. The whole park was beautiful with brilliant fall foliage as far as one can see, though in another week the leaves may be even more colorful. With the recent rains, however, they are falling quickly. All in all it was a beautiful drive in the country, and we got home later in the afternoon. Tomorrow, weather permitting, I’ll winterize our HR, check the batteries, fill up the tank, and though still early in the year start to hibernate until spring time.
    
    For those of you still on the road, happy traveling . . .
    

    Posted by Nick at 7:32 AM
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• Update on progress with new TV Update on progress with new TV

  • From: scottsnider
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    For those following my post about my new Tuck as my TV you might remember that I had a jeep cherokee sport with a 4.0 straight 6 towing my rockwood mini lite trailer.  I once had a tail wagging the dog problem.  Well now I have a Ford f-150 with a 4.6 V8 with a tow pkg towing the trailer.  Trailer dry weight is about 2500 lbs and with stuff but no water about 3000 lbs.  My new truck is rated to tow 6400 lbs so should be good to go.  

    Well I had the electrical done for towing and yesterday I took the truck and trailer out to a flat spot and did the hitch and leveling set up so all is even now.  We should be going out in two weeks and that should be a nice test to see how things go, and the mirrors seem to be in a good place and should not have to use the add ons that I had for the jeep.  

    Well all seems good to go and I can't wait to go and my son who got a small tent trailer might be joining us and the others that we will be with, so it should be a nice trip.

    Thanks to all who read this and I look fwd to reading your updates about camping trip and such too

    Scott

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• It Has Arrived! It Has Arrived!

  • From: ArchAngle
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    My new (used) RV arrived last night after a 900 mile trip from GA to IN, most of it in the rain, and without any problems – other than the co pilots windshield wiper didn’t work right, and the propane ran out and my brother couldn’t get it filled because of a missing washer. Oh well if something had to go wrong, and I’m
    glad it was so simple.

    You can read more and see the pictures @ My Travel America Blog!

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• What's Up with These Boneheads What's Up with These Boneheads!

  • From: Lug_Nut
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    I'm looking at this website.  Most viewed, what's up with that?  Joined 3 weeks ago and they are 10,000 views ahead of those that have been here for well over a year.  We know what you are doing.  Did you not get out much, or perhaps were not the popular people on the block?  Take a deep breath and ease it up.  Your stradegy ain't working!

     

     

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• The Coachman Chronicles, Vol. The Coachman Chronicles, Vol. 2. Mr. Edison and Mr. Westinghouse

  • From: IndyBob
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    In our last installment I regaled you with the story of acquiring the cart (a ’72 Coachman truck camper) before the horse (a ’95 F-350 1 ton.) Now we have both items in the driveway here at “Casa de Bob” in the thriving Midwest metropolis of Indianapolis.  (We have a race track here.  You might have heard of it.)

     

    The truck was given a thorough inspection looking for anything I may have missed during the pre-purchase look over.  Surprising me more than anyone I found nothing of any consequence.  I cautiously start thinking I may have gotten a good deal on this one.  Time will tell but I’m happy with the truck and it’s a blast to drive.  There is something that just thrills a gearhead about that whistle of a turbocharged diesel. Sounds like the old “Deuce and a Half” Army trucks. Gotta love it!

     

    The camper inspection revealed a few items in need of attention but I found no water damage or rot anywhere.  Some minor delamination on the sides but just a couple of spots that I would expect from thirty five years of flexing and twisting. The cabover is solid and the seams, windows, lights and hatches are all sealed well.  I got the taillights working with ease but none of the marker lights would work.  Corrosion in the light housings.  I pulled a few off and the sealant behind them was good with no water intrusion.  New lights will be needed.

     

    I tried out the appliances.  The gentleman I bought it from told me that he hadn’t used the appliances in around five years but they all worked then.  Time, though, is hard on camper appliances.  The stove checked out ok, the furnace blower blew and the pilot lit right up.  I haven’t yet put water to the rig so I can’t do more than a cursory inspection of the water heater.  The fridge is another story.  Powered it up and waited an hour.  When I checked the camper out at purchase I checked for ammonia smell from the fridge.  None there.  Still none when I got it home.  An hour after putting 110vac to it, you could smell the ammonia from twenty feet away.  Cooling tubes are shot.  I check it over and other than the rusty tubes it is in good shape.  Clean, no mold.  All the doors and accessories are there.  Like I said it was taken care of.  I look to the internet for parts to rebuild the cooling rack.  Unfortunately, it’s an Astral Frigiking.  Long out of business.  I’m about to buy a cooling pack that appears to be close when I find a new RV fridge here in Indiana on Ebay.  I win it for $300.00. That was less than the parts to rebuild the old one so, a no brainer.  I measured my old fridge and the door opening.  Should be able to slide it in with the entry door frame removed.  No such luck.  I expected the “rough opening” for the door to be, well, rough.  Nope.  After removing the entry door and frame assembly I find that it is almost an exact fit.  They don’t build much anymore with that kind of tolerances.  After disassembling the old unit to get it out of the camper, I started measuring and checking and trying to figure out how to get the “slightly larger” new unit inside.  With the door frame removed from the camper and the front doorframe and mounting removed from the new fridge I’m still 3/8ths of an inch too wide.  Measure and measure and measure some more.  No doubt about it, I need to cut the camper wall a little bit to squeeze the new box inside.  I get out my trusty sawzall and do some more measuring and marking, take a real deep breath, and begin to cut.  Slice out a ½ inch by 30 inch strip of door opening.  Beckie gets inside and pulls while I try to use my crippled arms to push the fridge through this very close opening.  We get it inside.  Next conundrum is that when installed, the new box is ¾ of an inch deeper than the original.  Need some frame modding and an extension made.  Well within my wood working skills.  I’m all over it.

     

    We now have a brand, new refrigerator in our old camper.  Happy me!

     

    I needed to address the wiring.  I found the color code for the factory Coachman loom in the camper so I was able to figure out what needed to go where.  I replaced the six way receptacle that the previous owner had put in the rig when it was new and matched the wiring up to the new trailering standard. Added some grounds and secured the coach side loom.  I needed to make a harness to go from the truck to the camper.  Since the truck was outfitted to haul goosenecks there was a seven way RV receptacle in the bed.  Bought a six and seven way plug and a bunch of wire. Trial and error, a lot of multi-meter measuring and we have a good loom. 

     

    I wanted to upgrade the DC side of the house by adding in a way to connect a battery bank that would power the camper DC when the truck was stopped and charge the batteries when the truck was running, keeping the truck batteries isolated from the camper when the engine was off. I also wanted to be able to disconnect the batteries but still get DC power to the camper if I needed to.  Went to the local hardware megacenter to see what could be modified to work.  A 30 amp locking plug set looked good.  Almost no chance of somebody trying to connect AC power to them accidentally.  I like it.  Work them into the camper pigtail I’ve already made and we’re ready to smoke test it all.  I hook everything up, lug the big AC cable into the house and, “WOW!”  It doesn’t go up like a 20 megaton bomb.  I’m shocked. I got it all right first time out of the chute.  More happy me.

     

    History trivia. Thomas Edison, widely credited with inventing the incandescent light bulb, was a proponent of using DC (direct current) electrical power.  He believed that it was safer.  George Westinghouse, another brilliant engineer and inventor, believed that AC (alternating current) would be the better way to go for electrifying the world.  AC current could be transmitted longer distances with less loss of power.  Time has shown whose theory was adopted.  And an RV is one of the places where you’ll find both systems working in harmony.  

     

    By our next visit I should have the Happi Jac anchoring system installed on the truck and have the water system checked out. Might even be ready to plant the camper on the truck.

     

    Happy Motoring!

     

    BOB

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• Tow Vehicle Needed Tow Vehicle Needed

  • From: TTTanner
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    Heart Patient in need to trade vehicles for a decent and reliable dually Tow Vehicle. I had to buy a Travel Trailer to live out of near Duke Medical Hospital in Durham NC and I live in Charlotte, NC. I pulled it once with my 1986 Suburban and it pulled it great, but I stress about a tire blowing and loosing control of my vehicle. Does any one else tow with a standard axle vehivle like mine? With my heart condition I would just feel more at ease use a dually and am willing to trade up. Or if someone who does not tow anymore and willing to donate. Hard to ask for any donations, but I have to swollow my pride on this. I am also a single father as well and I am barely getting by on disability. Not to mention I just got my new health insurance coverage plan and everything will double next year. I truely need help ensuring a safer tow vehicle be it my Suburban being repaird or upgrades,or a trade or donated Dually 2500 or 250 series truck with tow package. Any help will be truely a prayer answered.

    God Bless

    Tim Tanner

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