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Riverman77

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  1. Dear Motorhomeless,

    Unless you've got a lot of spare time on your hands and a bunch of extra cash saved up, I'd keep looking a little more. There is many micro-mini's, Dolphins, et al available for sale with not nearly the amount repairs needed as that Medford unit. I thought that the "shell" that you had found in Eugene was pretty cool. You don't see a mere shell being sold everyday. Did you ever learn from it's owner why the truck drove out from underneath it?

    -Riverman77

  2. WOW...to the ground. What remained, reminds me of the skeleton of an old shipwreck somewhere on an ocean beach. That is really sad to see your photos. But, in an odd way, I am glad that you posted them for the rest of us to see. It just so happens that my mechanic is getting ready to weld me up a new rear bumper, spare tire rack and also weld on a couple of rear mud flaps. I will (NOW) be sure to show him your photos, prior to him getting started.

    -Riverman77

  3. Karin,

    Thanks for the invite/camping suggestion. but when my tires start rolling, they always head straight for the woods! That's what the RV is for...peace & seclusion.

    On your compartment locks (the other topic thread), I have to partially agree with the other posters. If a thief really wants in, he'll pop open any of your doors in only seconds. But, those keyed locks that I suggested, will keep the kids out and young adults who are just beginning their life of crime. You can install all the big ol' padlocks and chains everywhere, but those meth-heads will bring bigger prybars and get right in...remember, they're on drugs! I hope that my keyed locks suggestion is of help for you.

    -Riverman77

  4. Karin,

    You had originally asked the question of what brand of lock folks may have used. Well, I dug up one of my packages that my locks came in. It is a "Uscan" brand, part #337486-0000-00, it also has another number: UC23058#UC381 on it. These lock sets also contained several lever styles and misc. parts to fit multiple applications. The faded price tag says $6.49 each. I've never had any problem of someone breaking into my RV - ever. The way that I see it; If a person has simple thumb turn latches on their compartment doors, a kid may be curious to open it. If a person has a keyed lock, a kid may look at the lock and continue walking on by. I hope that this is of help for you.

    -Riverman77

  5. Karin,

    I went to my local locksmith, showed him what I wanted (thickness of the doors, the direction of the key turning and the length of the lock levers) and he ordered up 5 or 6 lock sets for me. I think that he charged me about $7.00 per lock and they were all keyed a like! And, it was a quite simple for me to install each of them. Give them a squirt of Teflon spray each year, and they never get gummed up with dirt.

    -Riverman77

  6. Gary,

    Quite a number of years ago, I traveled the entire Oregon coastline approximately 20-30 times. Even though it was for business and not pleasure, I sure enjoyed my coastal trips. Like you, I started in Astoria and concluded in Gold Beach. I haven't been back since those many years ago. So, I won't be able to offer you specific cool places of interest. But I can leave you with some generalities. The Oregon coast IS THE BEST on the west coast. WA and CA don't even compair. As you start your journey in the north, 'wander, explore & enjoy' all the way down to the California Redwoods. You won't be disappointed with ANY of the Oregon coast. The only thing disappointing, will be when you and your family have to go back home to the big city.

    -Riverman77

  7. Perhaps the Horizon owner is thinking he is siting on a real gold mine...'Wow! Only 14K miles'.

    I would be concerned if that is the actual mileage (& no odometer tampering), with such few

    miles, the engine, trans, rear end etc. the seals could be all dried up and rusty bearings.

    You need to drive your rigs and change fluids; or they whither away. Correct?

    If I saw ABSOLUTE proof that this rig had been properly stored indoors, at 68*F, and kept the

    fluids circulated, I would toss him a respectable offer....even with the crappy axle! But, we all

    can suspect that it has not been stored correctly for all these lonely, unused years.

    P.S. If the guy was asking $109,000.00 for it, I'd simply skip it and read onto the next ad.

    -Riverman77

  8. Stevo,

    I liked your 3:12PM post best (2 posts above). You questioned the 'worth and the risks' of refilling a small $3.00 propane tank.

    I would urge you to do lots of homework, prior to attempting something so dangerous (& perhaps illegal).

    I am a NDE surviver. A few years back, an accident nearly cost my life. Now days, I enjoy life more to the fullest

    and (for reasons of experience) take less unnecessary risks, in everything I do.

    -Riverman77

  9. Thanks guys, for the reply. I would have never guessed what it was that was being discussed, from the previous postings.

    A friend of mine's Dad uses exactly one of those machines, when he sleeps at night. I simply didn't know the name of

    such a snoring problem.

    -Riverman77

  10. Hi guys,

    Sorry to slow down the progress of this thread of discussion with a dumb question.

    Can anyone chime in with what exactly CPAP means or stands for?

    I've simply never heard of this term before. I'm assuming it has something to do with the stock, onboard power inverter.

    Thanks.

    -Riverman77

  11. Mr. HUntsman,

    I R&R'd my H/W tank many years ago. If I recall correctly, it was held in only by the 1" sheet metal screws, all around the outside door. The hardest part of the removal was getting the H/W tank outer sheet metal "unstuck" from the bead of gray clay sealing puddy!

    -Riverman77

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