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General Chat
12-30-2022, 02:18 PM
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Bigfoot 25rq or Escape 21C
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5,434
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Osos1
Sweet! Found this link with a lot more pics: ...
Sweet! Found this link with a lot more pics:
https://vintagecaravans.proboards.com/thread/2041/sunliner-caravans-forster-nsw-geelong
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
03-06-2021, 10:48 PM
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28
Trillium window screws - rusted, corroded and stripped (help)
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3,194
Posted By
Osos1
Reace, then owner of Escape Trailer sent me SS...
Reace, then owner of Escape Trailer sent me SS Anderson head screws after my new trailer had all window screws corroded within two weeks from pickup. Tried three SS before giving up after they...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
03-02-2021, 02:08 PM
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28
Trillium window screws - rusted, corroded and stripped (help)
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3,194
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Osos1
You always seem to come up with the lamest...
You always seem to come up with the lamest remarks around 9 PM. Wonder why that is?
I was sharing my experience about SS screws sounding good, yet in reality not being suitable because they are...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
03-01-2021, 10:17 PM
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28
Trillium window screws - rusted, corroded and stripped (help)
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3,194
Posted By
Osos1
My two week old Escape 21 had rusted screws on...
My two week old Escape 21 had rusted screws on every window. Escape Trailer said it must have been a bad batch of window screws and it turns out they were right. They did offer and did send stainless...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
02-27-2021, 09:27 PM
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Chevy or ford tow vehicle ?
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7,332
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Osos1
Hi Carl- was that going up Mt. Dora? ...
Hi Carl- was that going up Mt. Dora?
Seriously- I love that 3.5 EB too. Ross
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General Chat
02-27-2021, 09:15 PM
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Dip-Stick Light Folk
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2,988
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Osos1
OP here; this isn't about flying the flag,...
OP here; this isn't about flying the flag, although am betting the Dude displaying this very well may have been a Vet. Still, this was an electronic bright as hell LED red/white/blue light that he...
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General Chat
02-26-2021, 10:36 PM
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Dip-Stick Light Folk
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2,988
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Osos1
Dip-Stick Light Folk
Last night of a 3 week desert trip was in Belle CG in Joshua Tree. A "Sphincter Boy"(AKA Sprinter Van dude) parked nearby 2 nights ago. Proceeds to immediately hoist his 2 long streamer flags. Hmmm,...
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Hi, I am....
02-07-2021, 10:12 PM
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Hi, I am the CEO to Cortes Campers.
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31,370
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Osos1
Love to see that 3 page list Steve-O.
Love to see that 3 page list Steve-O.
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
01-31-2021, 12:35 PM
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Oliver-Real Tow Weight
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33,675
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Osos1
You should at least PM with Carol & Mike above to...
You should at least PM with Carol & Mike above to see why they went from a Tacoma TRD with a 127.4" wheelbase to a RAM 1500 that has at least 140" wheelbase. Although your Porche certainly has the HP...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
01-22-2021, 09:08 PM
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Towing Issues with a Mazda CX-5,
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13,445
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Osos1
Do you ever wake up on the right side of your...
Do you ever wake up on the right side of your bed? You complained forever about Escape trailers and then after missing the Great Exchange Rate of 2015-2016 you bought used and seemingly in a...
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
11-17-2020, 08:34 PM
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Tire Pressure Monitor
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2,462
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Osos1
X2 TST. Just had another screw in my TV's tire;...
X2 TST. Just had another screw in my TV's tire; twice now in three months. Fortunately the TV has TPMS and I got a warning and was able to drive to my tire store. Seems more important with my trailer...
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
11-07-2020, 09:41 PM
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Fiberglass roof restoration
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6,559
Posted By
Osos1
Meguiars 57 ain't gonna work. I tried repeatedly...
Meguiars 57 ain't gonna work. I tried repeatedly on a 5 year old Escape with some oxidation on the sides where water (condensation) persistently dripped. You need 3M Perfect-It Gelcoat Heavy Cutting...
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General Chat
09-20-2020, 03:58 PM
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12
Demand for trailers is astounding!
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3,389
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Osos1
Met someone in a WY CG with a new Scamp 13. He...
Met someone in a WY CG with a new Scamp 13. He told of a friend who bought 2000 or so model for $6,000 early this year and flipped it in April for $18K!
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General Chat
09-14-2020, 09:22 PM
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Airstream Nest no longer in production?
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9,550
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Osos1
Looked carefully inside a Nest at a dealer...
Looked carefully inside a Nest at a dealer nearby. For the money compared to an Escape: what a joke- not even close. And the " appealing to Millennials- a bigger joke. Bu-bye!
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
09-08-2020, 09:58 PM
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Bike Racks - Tongue Mounted
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5,936
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Osos1
There has been at least two Escape 19 that have...
There has been at least two Escape 19 that have rolled after sway. It is THE most prone for sway IMO of any Escape due to the rear bed and aft mounted refer. That is why they take up prime space in...
Forum:
COVID-19 RVing Information
09-02-2020, 08:40 PM
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Why the border is closed
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1,468
Posted By
Osos1
Hmmm- actually at the lowest levels, aka personal...
Hmmm- actually at the lowest levels, aka personal responsibility. Even Biden has backtracked to say he couldn't mandate a nationwide mask law. It's called the Constitution.
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
08-23-2020, 08:40 AM
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27
WiFi boondocking w/o cell phone service
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4,040
Posted By
Osos1
Your truck's wifi is transmitting a cell signal...
Your truck's wifi is transmitting a cell signal to your devices, so there has to be a cell signal with data- like 3G or 4G or 4GLTE. The truck's antenna will help and in some cases allow you to have...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
08-21-2020, 10:22 AM
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39
fridge not working on propane
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5,732
Posted By
Osos1
Had a similar problem recently. Cold on AC(which...
Had a similar problem recently. Cold on AC(which we never use as we mostly boondock) however temps rose when on propane. Although it lit- it didn't seem as robust. Because I sleep right next to where...
Forum:
NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade
08-19-2020, 09:38 PM
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4
For Sale:
2016 escape 19
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2,621
Posted By
Osos1
It was totaled by Insurance Company and has a...
It was totaled by Insurance Company and has a Salvage title. Caveat Emptor.
Forum:
Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
08-19-2020, 09:22 PM
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49
OR |
New Oregon State Park Fees
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4,667
Posted By
Osos1
When was the last time a State tax was temporary?...
When was the last time a State tax was temporary? At least in Oregon there are lots of USFS/BLM campgrounds. Not so much in WA- and their 3 tier B.S. is just that. CA- well they're a poster child for...
Forum:
General Chat
08-16-2020, 07:04 PM
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20
I Broke Down...
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2,700
Posted By
Osos1
We towed an Escape 17B with a 2013 Highlander SE...
We towed an Escape 17B with a 2013 Highlander SE AWD and it was a great TV for it. All Gen 2 SE and now for GEN3 XLE & up have tow package as standard equipment. May not have the factory receiver,...
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General Chat
08-09-2020, 08:24 PM
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84
Visited Casita Showroom, Now I'm worried. My experience, questions and concerns.
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34,509
Posted By
Osos1
One of the most significant mistakes people make...
One of the most significant mistakes people make is buying too small- and we made it. Another common mistake is buying a trailer to match your tow vehicle. Made that at the same time.
Trust your...
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
07-25-2020, 10:24 PM
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14
How to clean/prep for new gelcoat
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3,531
Posted By
Osos1
You are going to hear all kinds of remedies;...
You are going to hear all kinds of remedies; after trying most I finally found a competent fiberglass detailer who had the knowledge/products/tools- which was 3M compound, rotary buffer, with...
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
07-23-2020, 08:54 PM
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54
Dometic 3-way fridge not cooling on gas
Views:
17,161
Posted By
Osos1
Having had the exact same problem last March, my...
Having had the exact same problem last March, my estimation is that it was the orifice that was cleared by soaking it in alcohol. I tried a lot of things, yet the wimpy flame stood out. I had...
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
06-15-2020, 08:15 PM
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42
Wireless Brake Controller?
Views:
11,157
Posted By
Osos1
Used a Tekonsha Prodigy RF and it was great! It...
Used a Tekonsha Prodigy RF and it was great! It went with the last trailer and now have integrated one from factory. Would use that Prodigy again though without hesitation.
Forum:
General Chat
05-18-2020, 08:58 PM
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56
camping season starts
Views:
4,421
Posted By
Osos1
There will be postmortems about this where...
There will be postmortems about this where certain socioeconomic groups behave differently from one another. To me it isn't surprising that Whole Foods folk would be 90%. The only reason Costco is...
Forum:
General Chat
05-15-2020, 08:26 PM
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64
Dangerous/other rest stops not to go to.
Views:
10,340
Posted By
Osos1
Ever seen the signs in Utah warning about tired...
Ever seen the signs in Utah warning about tired driving? It has been proven that tired driving is similar to DUI.
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
05-15-2020, 07:55 AM
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13
Dometic 3 way success story
Views:
1,910
Posted By
Osos1
I had Dometic Tech Suoport and two Mobile RV...
I had Dometic Tech Suoport and two Mobile RV techs all tell me on the phone when describing the same problem that I needed a new motherboard @ $500-$700.
Finally checked the orifice and could see...
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
05-07-2020, 10:38 AM
Replies:
54
Dometic 3-way fridge not cooling on gas
Views:
17,161
Posted By
Osos1
My five year old Dometic would not cool on...
My five year old Dometic would not cool on propane. It would light, yet after unplugging from AC the temp would go up to over 52 degrees very quick after being at 42. Removed and cleaned the burner;...
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
05-01-2020, 06:05 PM
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86
Towing with a full size
Views:
5,408
Posted By
Osos1
Memories:notes. I drove a 65 GMC panel truck from...
Memories:notes. I drove a 65 GMC panel truck from Orlando to LA in '72 for a friend. On Rabbit Ears Pass on US 40 the tranny went. I was 18 and had tools. Went to a Craig junkyard for a new-to-me 3...
Forum:
COVID-19 RVing Information
05-01-2020, 05:57 PM
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4
The new Normal#2
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1,055
Posted By
Osos1
Was gonna say same.
Was gonna say same.
Forum:
NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade
04-29-2020, 08:18 AM
Replies:
4
For Sale:
2017 escape 17b 17b
Views:
2,311
Posted By
Osos1
Dennis bought an Airstream. Took him some time to...
Dennis bought an Airstream. Took him some time to sell the 17B, however it is sold.
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
04-28-2020, 05:45 PM
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86
Towing with a full size
Views:
5,408
Posted By
Osos1
Looks like a 1500 to me; is your definition of...
Looks like a 1500 to me; is your definition of full size something else?
Forum:
Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
04-20-2020, 06:54 PM
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207
NH |
2020, May 14-17: Spring Fling in New England for 2020
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16,182
Posted By
Osos1
Very good to see this; a little ray of sunshine...
Very good to see this; a little ray of sunshine in the otherwise sea of bad news.
Forum:
COVID-19 RVing Information
04-11-2020, 05:31 PM
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41
Camping
Views:
3,347
Posted By
Osos1
Just had a 2 hour Zoom video chat with 3 other...
Just had a 2 hour Zoom video chat with 3 other couples. We've know each other for over 3 decades. All except me are pretty liberal, yet there was very little political talk. You're not going to...
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
04-08-2020, 09:49 PM
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8
Gel coat
Views:
955
Posted By
Osos1
https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/company-us/all-3m-prod...
https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/company-us/all-3m-products/~/All-3M-Products/Transportation/Marine/Marine-Maintenance-and-Repair/Compounds-Glazes-Buff-Pads/Gelcoat-Finishing-System/?N=5002385+8709375+8709...
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
04-08-2020, 09:22 PM
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8
Gel coat
Views:
955
Posted By
Osos1
Also, it didn't take 12 man hours for that area,...
Also, it didn't take 12 man hours for that area, which was about 2'× 7'. Gelcoat is pretty tough- much more so than clear coat on your car. Good luck & report results.
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
04-08-2020, 08:54 PM
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8
Gel coat
Views:
955
Posted By
Osos1
Forgot to mention- I tried myself using Meguiars...
Forgot to mention- I tried myself using Meguiars products with a rotary polisher. I was using foam pads and the pros used wool, which with the 3M is just more aggressive.
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
04-08-2020, 08:49 PM
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8
Gel coat
Views:
955
Posted By
Osos1
Thought I had some defects in gel coat. A local...
Thought I had some defects in gel coat. A local boat builder gave me that opinion, then quotes $1700 to do oxidation removal saying it would help that area but not cure it. By luck another FG owner...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
04-06-2020, 05:19 PM
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65
Tow vehicles
Views:
4,750
Posted By
Osos1
While my 2013 Highlander did not have a Tow/Haul...
While my 2013 Highlander did not have a Tow/Haul mode, it had engine braking. Was not nearly as robust as the 2013 Yukon I had. The 2019 Expedition is the best of all three with the 10-speed...
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COVID-19 RVing Information
04-05-2020, 05:41 PM
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41
Camping
Views:
3,347
Posted By
Osos1
So should Wisconsin close all the State Parks?
So should Wisconsin close all the State Parks?
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COVID-19 RVing Information
04-05-2020, 12:22 PM
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88
Covid19 stay home,stay safe
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5,779
Posted By
Osos1
Look out!
Look out!
Forum:
COVID-19 RVing Information
04-05-2020, 12:02 PM
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41
Camping
Views:
3,347
Posted By
Osos1
Interesting to see under Wisconsin's safer-at...
Interesting to see under Wisconsin's safer-at home order, outdoor activity is considered essential. State parks are open and free....
Forum:
COVID-19 RVing Information
04-02-2020, 08:33 PM
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52
Michigan State and Federal Forest Camping is Still Open!
Views:
2,771
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Osos1
Yes, sadly some here are such forum addicts they...
Yes, sadly some here are such forum addicts they pretend they are a "See All- Know All" about everyone here. Never mind Google, Facebook, et al.
Forum:
COVID-19 RVing Information
03-29-2020, 11:43 PM
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120
Pandemics
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7,584
Posted By
Osos1
I've been nostalgic, or political? Where?
I've been nostalgic, or political? Where?
Forum:
COVID-19 RVing Information
03-29-2020, 11:11 PM
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120
Pandemics
Views:
7,584
Posted By
Osos1
My main concern is with people who get weirdly...
My main concern is with people who get weirdly nostalgic and politically rabid to the point they can't see straight and foment absurd falsehoods. This isn't helpful and can be dangerous.
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
03-29-2020, 10:52 PM
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65
Tow vehicles
Views:
4,750
Posted By
Osos1
For those wanting the Expedition; the only way to...
For those wanting the Expedition; the only way to get integrated brake controller is with HD Tow Package. That also includes 3.73 Electronic Locking Differential. All Gen4 Expy-2018+ have 3.5...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
03-28-2020, 08:23 PM
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65
Tow vehicles
Views:
4,750
Posted By
Osos1
Not sure that is true. My previous 2013 GM 5.3...
Not sure that is true. My previous 2013 GM 5.3 got me 12-13 mpg; My 2019 3.5 EcoBoost gets 13-14 mpg. The GM I towed with over 60K miles; the Ford 8K miles.
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COVID-19 RVing Information
03-26-2020, 10:25 PM
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110
NM State Parks Closing
Views:
7,438
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Osos1
That's really bad. I guess you just want to shut...
That's really bad. I guess you just want to shut down any opposition to your "succinct & eloquent" ideology.
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COVID-19 RVing Information
03-26-2020, 10:00 PM
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110
NM State Parks Closing
Views:
7,438
Posted By
Osos1
What about Cuomo? DeBlasio wanted to quarantine...
What about Cuomo? DeBlasio wanted to quarantine NY a week ago and Cuomo pulled a power play "No, that would be illegal....sic..no one but the State can do that".
Who banned travel from China in...
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