Recent content by Ernie n Tara

I look at it as "how much do I spend full timing? " not counting larger individual expenditures. Since we are on a cash basis (no financing) that pretty much captures all costs. Over the ten plus years we full timed on the road (say 2010 to 2020) we went from about $50K to $70K actually spent...

I'll reiterate my earlier comment that Duval street in Key West is what you'd get if you cleaned up Bourbon street (in both senses). Ernie

Reasons would include: High unsprung weight Steep stiffness curve vs inflated Rated load is fixed vs adjustable by changing pressure Likely much stiffer than convential Likely more easily damaged Etc, etc, ... Ernie

I grew up broke and decided early that I'd live reasonably. While never wanting for anything (after leaving the Army), I've lived reasonably and saved all along the way. Even after the dilution of two divorces Tara and I retired comfortably. I augmented my social security by working to 70 (eight...

My wife and son just flew from Ft Myers to Dickenson ND via Denver. Both took their small dogs in carriers w/o any questions. Both were also permitted to hold their pets in their laps for at least part of the trip. Ernie

I have two pair of Levy's bought years ago and never worn. Today I wear lined shorts (/bathingsuits) with a seven inch inseam. Three colors (black, blue, and grey) and all the same brand. I've not worn any other pants for at least two years! Ernie Shirts are collared tee's of the same brand...

Hi, Just browsing early in this thread and I noticed that I posted back in 2012 about having stopped my four pack a day habit 25 years earlier. I'm 81 today and still only suffering mild COPD! Not a bad return for having dropped a nasty habit! STAY WITH IT, Ernie

FYI we bought a mh with a similar system in about 1912 (winny DP). Verified it worked and then used the mh for ten years, including five years FT w/o ever using the levelers again until we sold the unit. We asked for level spots and used them. Ernie

Amen! Just set the x clippers to the lowest setting and go. About every three to five days will do it. On about the same schedule trim the beard and hair is handled. Ernie

I spent 15 years traveling the country in a dp. Finally settled down in a parks model for the duration. All good things come to an end!! South FL is hardly a hardship at this point ans it attracts our children and grands (four are visiting now).; kinda perfect. Ernie

Would you believe CNBC (on all day, watch selectively - 6A to 9A, 12A to 1:00P and when interesting) and mostly n'flics comedies. Ernie

Just a thought; if the batteries are secured it may be a PITA to remove them from the box to add distilled water. Advantage AGM! Ernie

After working for 55+ years I can honestly say I never had a job that I didn't enjoy, for more than a couple of weeks: I first worked a few months in shoe factories and then got the urge to travel and moved to FL (from ME) as a dishwasher. I quickly upgraded to cook and then chef. This held up...

I'd suggest you consider the full timers selection; generally strongly biased toward 4down, against the overall lower cost of the trailer tow. My choice has been 4 down but cost is not that significant a factor for us. Ernie

The 48V chargers re standard item for old xarts, see Amazon. Ernie