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    Preparing to buy another RV

    Thank you Dan, currently we have NO IDEA other than 80% sure it will be a Travel Trailer. I am getting on the "boards" early and starting my adventure on the forums and on the web looking at floor plans, brands and everything else. It seems as though a lot has changed since my 2008 North Trails...
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    Preparing to buy another RV

    I have been out of the RV market for approximately four years now, owning a North Trail then. Before that I owned a Trailmanor. With both these units I was very pleased with the original quality control and the eventual quality of the products upon usage, sometimes HEAVY USAGE of the RV's...
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    Merry Christmas

    MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU ALL. I hope everyone is safe at their destination waiting for a very warm and welcome Christmas day.
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    New Ford vs GM test - shootout

    I couldn't agree more. What American workers have to understand (AND the management of the companies) is "perceived" quality. WE got ourselves into this in the first place through engineered obsolescence. The foriegn car makers make a car/truck to last virtually as long as possible whereas we...
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    What's your favorite campground in the south ????????

    DITTO THAT... Plus in the mountains of Georgia it is Trackrock Campgrounds & Stables.
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    Direct TV or Dish Network

    The only way to go for RVers is DIRECT TV, Dave and Amy are 100% correct plus with "Dish" it is much harder to locate the satellites. The Direct TV people that come into the CG and have trouble with this are endless.
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    Future Fulltimers!

    ditto here! Thank you!
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    From Excited to Disappoint

    I know a good dealer is a valuable addition to any manufacturer, I referred to that in a previous post that QC at too many RV factories has all but vanished. Everything is installed, but it is not verified for fit, correctness, form, operation or even blemishes. I am lucky to have a GREAT...
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    What's your favorite carry weapon?

    An "open" weapon is also a target for someone desiring it. Unless you are specifically trained in the art of at least a level II holster (Level 1 - 4, is a "security" level retention gauge) you would not be able to draw in time to do much good. Secondly an open weapon without a visible badge...
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    Atlanta ga

    I am an old road warrior and based in Atlanta. As previousty stated "Timing is EVERYTHING!" Weekends are fine, Mon - Thur try to come through after 10AM and before 3PM, on Fridays make it 11AM and 2PM and you'll get the best you can espect.
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    What accessories do you carry with your weapon

    I carry the same pretty much including a neck knife. My weapon , if the .45, has the M6X light plus muzzle brake/flash suppressor. I live in the drug cartel capital of the U.S.: Gwinnett County, GA.
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    Heartland Debuts Full-Time Landmark Fiver

    The problem is not offering more brands but rather offering QUALITY in the ones you have already on the market. My suggestion is to query current "Heartland product Owners" and listen. The old adage of love for a bright and shiny piece of #*$& until you uncover it and realize what it is you...
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    truck comparisons

    Actually in a test where the 400hp/800Ftlb Torque Ford was used the Chevy and Ford were neck and neck in every test with Chevy winning-out barely. The only real difference and no one knows why is the engine brake test where Chevy pulled away BIG-TIME from the Ford. BUT THEY USE THE SAME...
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    Georgia Area Recommendations Needed

    www.trackrock.com Plus there are several State parks close by but most people prefer Trackrock for the natural uncrowded "better buffer" natural campsites if that is what you prefer. Just call/email and ask for what you are looking for on your site. Privacy, view, etc.... It is 10 minutes to...
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    New Ford vs GM test - shootout

    Either way they are both impressive with the only real difference in the engine brake. I let my engine use mine and I have never been more satisfied and "safe" when driving through the mountains as I always do.
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    Personal Protection ammo

    RV and or home protection fits the personal defense models: Shots are fired within approximately 8 - 10 feet. At that distance you just need to know when to shoot and be confident in your use of the weapon. Prior posts regarding bonded and HP are very correct as you don't want "pass though"...
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    Black flat worm in toilet

    I do not think a gallon in 54 gallons is overkill by any stretch. A strong mix ratio is DESIRED, then fill to drown/saturate every nook and cranny of your water systems INCLUDING THE CEILING of the holding tanks. Any amount of rinsing will be satisfied by the knowledge you have SANITARY tanks...
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    Stupid Tank Gauges

    Gauges as provided are basically hit or miss. Ours worked for a bit then eventually all read incorrectly now. Hopefully you have enough experience in yours to know when a tank is either full or empty enough that it needs attention. We have found that no amount of flushing corrects this...
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    Mountain Driving with the Allison Grade-Brake..

    Ray Each of us has to do how we think is correct, but I have to say what you were told is incorrect. If you ride your brake your brakes especially the front brakes will get to hot. This will reduce your braking power and glaze your brake pads. You will have to apply even more brake pressure...
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    How to sell a pistol?

    THE ONLY WAY TO GO! You do not ever want to sell a firearm registered to YOU any other way. Go through the hassle and have it LEGALLY transferred from your name!
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    A big no no......warning

    WOW! Thanks for the warning, I do that all the time, but NOT ANYMORE! Sorry to hear about your troubles though!
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    Rib Rub???

    We learn something everyday here!!!!! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paprika Thanks for the recipe!!!
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    Towing 5th wheel w/ half ton

    :) applaud!
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    I purchased a vertical smoker

    My son turned me on to "smoking" and now that is the camping thing to do when we get together. We just have a plain ole horizontal charcoal smoker. (Read: Inexpensive) However we do use the LUMP charcoal which with a smoker we found is the only way to go and it does last. Our new "only way to...
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    Water Smokers, your experience & help would be appreciated

    My son turned me on to "smoking" and now that is the camping thing to do when we get together. We just have a plain ole horizontal charcoal smoker. (Read: Inexpensive) However we do use the LUMP charcoal which with a smoker we found is the only way to go and it does last. Our new "only way to...
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    Tires - China bombs going off!!

    Not to hijack but I have a best friend (Like a son and is my son's best friend) that owns a (Brakes, alignment, on the vehicle speed balancing, tires, etc.) shop mostly for racing set-up here in the N. Atlanta suburbs. (Gran Turismo east) He sells nothing but quality and when I asked him...
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    What's your favorite campground in the south ????????

    TRACKROCK CAMPGROUNDS & STABLES by a long shot. Then Desoto State Park near Ft. Payne Al. http://www.trackrock.com/ http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#!/pages/Blairsville-GA/Trackrock-Campground-Stables/151447905754?ref=ts&ajaxpipe=1&__a=10
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    What's your favorite carry weapon?

    The subject of safety is never off base when discussing firearms!!!! I have always believed and taught the best solution is to always do what you are trained for. On the weapon side of things: If you have a heavy trigger pull it would be wiser to: A) Have a gunsmith lessen it to a comfy pull...
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    3300QS too much for F250 sd swb ?

    http://changingears.com/rv-sec-calc-trailer-weight-fw.shtml Look down toward the bottom and you will see a "SAFETY MARGIN" with a range shown but a stated "20%" as a rule of thumb! The NHTSA also uses the same safety margin but this link is on my PC. (National Highway Transportation Safety...
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    3300QS too much for F250 sd swb ?

    Oooh, someone's a little touchy aren't we.... The forum was asked a question and I ended with a proper and correct statement: "Now if I were to stay a local weekender or regional vacationer this would be acceptable to me. But as a traveler heading for extended travel or across North...
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    3300QS too much for F250 sd swb ?

    Sorry to be a stickler here but with lots of research regarding the pin weights of the "newer" L O N G E R 5ver's I don't know of ANY 250/2500 (3/4 ton) truck that is NOT OVERLOADED! (OVERLOADED, NOT OVER-TOWING) If you look at the ACTUAL weight of YOUR TRUCK, (Certified scales), then weigh...
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    Geo caching

    Trackrock in north Georgia (Blairsville area) now offers Geo-caching. We had a BLAST on Memorial Day weekend with all the other families; some quite the pro's, but mostly newbies and a lot of children. AN ABSOLUTE WONDERFUL TIME! The children made it a very fun experience and they did not...
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    sheets :-(

    I will have to find out where the DW found and bought the sheets we use but they are great! They not only fit perfect (AND ARE AMPLY COMFY) BUT the bottom sheet and the bottom of the top sheet are FITTED!!!!! It is the same company as Ray mentioned...
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    28 RLS Stereo Not Working

    ...and you are complaining!!!! Sorry I could not help myself. These stock radios are bottom dwellers in the radio world so there could be a myriad of "why's" it is not working. Take my advice: Buy a nice car stereo with the features you want, mount it in there instead. Advise your dealer...
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    What's your favorite carry weapon?

    What length barrel? That is another HEAVY carry weapon! A good friends father came over to the CG last time we were shooting and we shot his 629 (4") barrel. Very nice.
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    Renewed Trailer Plates $$$$ OWWW - How much was yours?

    Not to hijack this thread but on this very subject A WARNING to FULL-TIMERS who seasonally camp/store at the same place. Due to the tax revenue decline: The local tax assessors are coming through the CG and taking down tags so they can assess additional taxes in the state of Georgia even...
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    Wifi (internet) at campgrounds - your experience..?

    Thank you! I may just contact that CG and ask what they did. Come see us: We always have a few Heartlands in the camp but it seems like they are not members here. I tell them to join!!!!! The Willis' on the forum here (Based out of FL) are full-timers and seasonally stay at Trackrock all...
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    What's your favorite carry weapon?

    I believe like you that it is a sense of readiness should I ever need to! I don't frequent places where I expect to need a weapon anymore but I would like to have one if I unknowingly ever did. I have shot a few snakes far from the camp I am in but that is about it . (With a 9mm and snake-shot.)...
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    Wifi (internet) at campgrounds - your experience..?

    Our intention is to keep it free as a service to our campers especially the full-timers who call us home for long periods of time. My original intent was to check with the "family' here as to what they are experiencing nationally. I am investigating the best I can get for our campers and want...
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