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Forum: General Chat 06-04-2022, 07:28 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,132
Posted By IMEd
No gas required

Just bring hay.
Forum: General Chat 06-04-2022, 05:19 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,132
Posted By IMEd
No one’s traveling anymore. The campgrounds are...

No one’s traveling anymore.
The campgrounds are just too crowded.

Yogi Berra
Forum: General Chat 06-03-2022, 05:25 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,132
Posted By IMEd
By being smart, working hard and making good...

By being smart, working hard and making good decisions.
Now is the time to enjoy the fruits of their labors.
Forum: General Chat 06-02-2022, 07:03 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,132
Posted By IMEd
If someone has the money to buy a $250-$500,000+...

If someone has the money to buy a $250-$500,000+ RV, the price of fuel means very little to them.

Pocket change in the grand scheme of things.
Forum: General Chat 06-02-2022, 03:32 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,132
Posted By IMEd
I’ve been trying to get a weekend reservation at...

I’ve been trying to get a weekend reservation at two of our favorite CO state parks.
Both are booked solid for all of June, July and August. Ditto for our favorite FS campground. Luckily we’re...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-01-2022, 05:54 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,190
Posted By IMEd
Exactly. Each dealer has an allotment. If...

Exactly.

Each dealer has an allotment. If you don’t buy it someone else will. Right now the lead time on new orders is about 1 1/2 years.

When we bought our BF through Trailer World of Denver...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 04-11-2022, 12:52 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,678
Posted By IMEd
Replaced ours with this one. Both wires BF used...

Replaced ours with this one.
Both wires BF used for the thermostat are the same color so you will want to label them to the correct terminal before cutting the wire.
Both thermostats have two...
Forum: General Chat 03-31-2022, 11:23 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 11,015
Posted By IMEd
We had an Escape 21C but the bed configuration...

We had an Escape 21C but the bed configuration just didn't work for us.
Gave up on waiting for the 23' Escape twin bed although that might be a good option if it ever comes to fruition.

We're...
Forum: General Chat 03-31-2022, 09:32 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 11,015
Posted By IMEd
We have put about 5,000 miles on our 2022 25'RT....

We have put about 5,000 miles on our 2022 25'RT. Took possession in October of last year.
Zero issues. Not even little ones.

Ed
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-09-2022, 03:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,298
Posted By IMEd
I installed a filter like this just behind the...

I installed a filter like this just behind the fresh air intake screen. Never had a dirty sail switch problem.
Simply taped it to the inside framework of the screen.
...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-27-2022, 08:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,007
Posted By IMEd
And only $18. ;) ...

And only $18. ;)
...
Forum: General Chat 01-19-2022, 10:07 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 28,997
Posted By IMEd
On another forum there as a similar discussion...

On another forum there as a similar discussion about Tiffin.
The selling dealer gave the buyer the same choice. Pay the current price or get a refund of their deposit. This seems to be the industry...
Forum: General Chat 01-15-2022, 08:02 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,782
Posted By IMEd
Airstream. Just curious. Given the extensive,...

Airstream.
Just curious.
Given the extensive, and presumably expensive, damage that can be caused by hail, how does the cost of insurance compare to a fiberglass trailer? There are two in my rv...
Forum: General Chat 01-09-2022, 01:30 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,782
Posted By IMEd
We looked at both floor plans and went with the...

We looked at both floor plans and went with the RT. More storage because the underneath of the beds is all storage. Since we didn’t want the extra length or weight or cost associated with the added...
Forum: General Chat 01-09-2022, 03:44 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,782
Posted By IMEd
We are really pleased with it. Top quality. Now...

We are really pleased with it. Top quality. Now we’ve only had it for about three months, but so far, the only issue we have had was a loose plastic track in one window. The Escape we had was also...
Forum: General Chat 01-08-2022, 06:59 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,782
Posted By IMEd
Oldwave said “I suspect going over Vail pass...

Oldwave said
“I suspect going over Vail pass would be challenging.”

We just towed our BF 25RT from Grand Junction to Denver with our Expedition.
3.5 Eco Boost.
Not even the smallest issue. I...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 12-24-2021, 10:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,450
Posted By IMEd
The owners manual for your refrigerator will talk...

The owners manual for your refrigerator will talk about adjusting the temperature between the freezer and refrigerator with the thermistor.
That may be the cause of the freezing.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 12-17-2021, 12:26 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 27,297
Posted By IMEd
Thank you for such detailed information. The...

Thank you for such detailed information.
The rear GAWR on my Expedition is 4,380# and 3,375# on the front.
Since we’re both using the Equalizer wdh and towing very similar trailers, I feel more...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 12-16-2021, 04:41 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 27,297
Posted By IMEd
We tow our BF25RT with a 2020 Ford Expedition...

We tow our BF25RT with a 2020 Ford Expedition with the heavy duty trailer package and an Equalizer brand WDH.

Very stable in cross winds, trucks blowing by, etc.

Overall MPG just over 10.

...
Forum: General Chat 11-14-2021, 07:14 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,013
Posted By IMEd
Want gas prices to come down? Talk to OPEC+ about...

Want gas prices to come down? Talk to OPEC+ about not restricting the supply. Talk to Exxon and others about not restricting the supply.
High oil prices mean high profits. Those that control the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-12-2021, 06:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,766
Posted By IMEd
Your mattress is likely memory foam. at cooler...

Your mattress is likely memory foam. at cooler temperatures, memory foam exhibits more rigidity and inflexibility. At very cool temperatures, memory foam can actually feel hard initially until the...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 11-10-2021, 04:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,352
Posted By IMEd
This is from Ford but, I suspect, the principle...

This is from Ford but, I suspect, the principle is similar for other brands,

Trailer Brake Effort Setting
The trailer brake controller allows the user to customize how aggressively the trailer...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 11-10-2021, 06:43 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,352
Posted By IMEd
My Ford wants low/ light , electric. Your...

My Ford wants low/ light , electric.
Your trailer does not have hydraulic brakes.
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 11-03-2021, 07:10 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,678
Posted By IMEd
We tow our new 25RT with a Ford Expedition, 4x4,...

We tow our new 25RT with a Ford Expedition, 4x4, heavy duty tow package. 1,716# cargo carrying capacity. 700# tongue weight per my Sherline tongue weight scale. No generator, no extended front cargo...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 11-01-2021, 11:18 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,290
Posted By IMEd
For me 55 to 60 mph is a speed at which I’m...

For me 55 to 60 mph is a speed at which I’m comfortable handling an emergency like a blowout, debris in the road, a crazy driver, etc. and gives Me decent gas mileage. I just plan my driving day...
Forum: NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade 10-15-2021, 07:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,157
Posted By IMEd
The very top line in the original post seems to...

The very top line in the original post seems to indicate that the unit is sold.
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 10-15-2021, 06:03 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,678
Posted By IMEd
What sort of gas mileage do you get towing...

What sort of gas mileage do you get towing through the mountains on I-70?

Thanks
Ed
Forum: General Chat 10-13-2021, 06:11 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 11,015
Posted By IMEd
Here is part of an e-mail I received from Grant,...

Here is part of an e-mail I received from Grant, the owner of BF explaining what they are dealing with. Most of it applies to all RV manufacturers.


“The industry became quite a mess with covid....
Forum: General Chat 10-11-2021, 06:07 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 11,015
Posted By IMEd
The dealer thought around June but between Covid,...

The dealer thought around June but between Covid, forest fires near the BF factory that required some employees to evacuate , supply chain issues worse than projected, on and on. The actual time was...
Forum: General Chat 10-10-2021, 10:17 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,321
Posted By IMEd
On a tow like that, the tow truck driver first...

On a tow like that, the tow truck driver first asks what the limit is on your credit card.:(
Forum: General Chat 10-10-2021, 10:16 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,321
Posted By IMEd
The clay based trails in UT are often signed as...

The clay based trails in UT are often signed as being impassable when wet. The clay turns to slippery soup when water is added. The treads on the tires get filled so you’re driving back on slicks....
Forum: General Chat 10-08-2021, 03:25 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 11,015
Posted By IMEd
Our Bigfoot 25RT arrived at Trailer World of...

Our Bigfoot 25RT arrived at Trailer World of Denver yesterday.
Exactly one year from the date we ordered it. As soon as we get the solar/battery package installed we’re on the road.
Forum: General Chat 10-05-2021, 02:49 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 23,432
Posted By IMEd
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Now we need to bring that mindset south...

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Now we need to bring that mindset south of the border.
Forum: General Chat 10-05-2021, 02:22 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 23,432
Posted By IMEd
No big secret here. Huge demand. Limited and...

No big secret here.
Huge demand. Limited and stagnant supply.

Can anyone think of a federal, state or municipal campground that’s been built within
the last five years? None come to mind.
...
Forum: General Chat 10-04-2021, 06:23 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 23,432
Posted By IMEd
If you bought a new car and some spots on a...

If you bought a new car and some spots on a fender were not painted, would that be OK with you?
I mean, you can still drive the car, right?
Forum: General Chat 10-04-2021, 06:19 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 23,432
Posted By IMEd
Businesses of all types will produce the lowest...

Businesses of all types will produce the lowest quality product a customer will accept.
The sad reality.
When enough buyers demand better, they will produce better.

As long as we will accept...
Forum: General Chat 09-14-2021, 03:35 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,147
Posted By IMEd
So did Escape for a similar issue. Not an...

So did Escape for a similar issue. Not an official government recall but a manufacturer recall.

The bottom line is, do your homework.
Forum: General Chat 09-14-2021, 03:34 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,147
Posted By IMEd
I was thinking of appliances. Dometic, for...

I was thinking of appliances.
Dometic, for example.
Forum: General Chat 09-14-2021, 07:44 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,147
Posted By IMEd
A through inspection and a review of all...

A through inspection and a review of all paperwork is, of course, part of any vehicle transaction.
Any recalls?
Forum: General Chat 09-14-2021, 07:40 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,644
Posted By IMEd
And that makes three.:D I’m too old to be...

And that makes three.:D

I’m too old to be embarrassed and , unlike most men, am willing to accept help.
Forum: General Chat 09-13-2021, 05:36 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,147
Posted By IMEd
Buy a 3-5 year old RV. Let someone else take...

Buy a 3-5 year old RV.
Let someone else take the first big depreciation hit and deal with all initial defects.
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 08-22-2021, 06:09 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,052
Posted By IMEd
Scratch us off the list. We have a Bigfoot on...

Scratch us off the list. We have a Bigfoot on order but like the rest of the RV market, it’s one delay after the other.

There will always be next year.

Ed & Carol
Forum: General Chat 08-17-2021, 12:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,627
Posted By IMEd
Good choice. Lots of nice pull through sites. ...

Good choice. Lots of nice pull through sites.

If I was doing the driving, I’d just find one of the TX rest areas.
Catch up with internet stuff and get a decent nights sleep in the RV section.
Forum: General Chat 08-17-2021, 11:23 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,627
Posted By IMEd
Some ideas. In Louisiana, check out the...

Some ideas.
In Louisiana, check out the Atchafalaya Welcome Centre. Free. RV area. Security.
In Texas the state rest areas are top notch. In most cases you will find Free wi-fi. Security. RV...
Forum: General Chat 08-17-2021, 07:36 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,627
Posted By IMEd
I-10 from where to where? There are so many...

I-10 from where to where?

There are so many nice rest areas that we don’t commit ourselves to a certain mileage per day. Just stay in a rest area overnight.
Some don’t like that but it’s worked...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-11-2021, 01:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,526
Posted By IMEd
Get a simple infrared thermometer similar to...

Get a simple infrared thermometer similar to this.
...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-09-2021, 09:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,586
Posted By IMEd
Cover all of the accessible propane lines with...

Cover all of the accessible propane lines with split plastic tubing and they will be protected from abrasion.

Like this.

...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-04-2021, 01:51 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 10,185
Posted By IMEd
Ideally 4-5 hours if in transit but never more...

Ideally 4-5 hours if in transit but never more than 6.
Leave by 9, stop by 3 or 4 including breaks.
Never overnight in a campground. Free and easy places to stop tend to be readily available in...
Forum: COVID-19 RVing Information 07-24-2021, 06:22 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 6,446
Posted By IMEd
“What’s that scar on your arm, grandma?” ...

“What’s that scar on your arm, grandma?”
“That’s the scar left from my smallpox vaccination “
“Why don’t I have one?”
“Because the vaccine worked”, grandma replied.

Herd immunity. With your...
Forum: COVID-19 RVing Information 07-19-2021, 01:00 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 6,446
Posted By IMEd
From the radical Washington Post. The details of...

From the radical Washington Post. The details of the opening.

“
To be eligible for entry, fully vaccinated U.S. citizens and permanent residents must present a negative covid-19 molecular test...
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