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    Going to be upgrading truck. What gear ratio?

    I just upgraded from a F250 Gasser with a 3.73 rear to a F350 6.7 Diesel and a 3.55 locking rear. We just got back from Florida after dropping of the 5er at a campground and what a difference in the towing. My 5er scales out at 11,248lb if you want  the 3.55 rear you need either the Plow Pkg. or...
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    Safe Place To Park!

    MY feeling is if the signs on the road say BRIDGES ICE BEFORE HIGHWAY you're to far North.
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    Electrical connection to trailer

    Yes there is go to Tractor Supply,U Haul,even Wally World. I tow all kinds of trailers with all types of plugs and have 4 different adapters. 
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    Issues with parking on land

    The first thing that you should do is check with the local Building Department/Code Enforcement Office to see what you can do with the property. You may need a Well and a approved Septic System. The last few times I was in Fl. camping I looked for property to park my 5er and found that many...
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    Great RV Escapes For Real or Scam?

    It is a scam once they get your Email address they never let go. I contacted them 2 years ago for some info with my e address and now I get last chance mail every day called and they will not stop.
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    Weber grill at yard sale

    Funny thing I bought a Q Grill at a Yard Sale last Summer for $20 too. Used it on a 7,000 mile road trip and it worked great. The DW and I are in Florida for the last 2 months and use it just about every night. Just fished hooking it up to the RV Propane so no more small cans to carry. 
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    RV Washing at Camping Site

    The best way to find out is to ask at the office.The Campground that I am in now charges you $15 to do it.
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    Putting plates on the RV

    There is No "Grace Period" in NY. You need a plate to be on the road. The Dealer can issue new plates in New York. You receive the actual reg and sticker in the mail in 30 days and the Title in 4-6 weeks. the cost is the same and it saves time and effort (no standing in line for an hour or more...
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    Carolina Crossroads RV Park Roanoke Rapids NC

    I stop there a lot on my way up and down I95 the people are nice and the place is clean and well kept. :)
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    Oil Change Ford V10

    I may be New School when it comes to Oil Changes and recommended to my customers at the dealership to change the oil at the Manufactures Schedule. Yes you will see metal in the drain pan and in the oil filter all that means is the oil pan is doing its job the pick up has a screen on it and is...
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    Random Downshifting 2010 E450 SuperDuty

    This is fairly common with the newer 6 speed transmission it does not take much of a grade in the road or a headwind for it to down shift. Most of the time I tow in 5th gear. The MPG on my truck is only about a .2 or .3 difference. Your older Ford had a 4 speed trans and was not controlled by...
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    Putting plates on the RV

    In NY the Inspection has to be done at the dealer the Number is put on the Form MV50 before delivery. Plates do not have to be issued but how are you going to move it over NY roads? you can get a temp plate only if you are going to register it out of state. If you want to register yourself the...
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    RV Campsites-East Coast Ocean Locations Wanted- need help!!

    You can try Wells,Maine there are 3 or 4 campgrounds about 3 Hrs from your home I90 East to I95 north or try a State campground in Wading River,Long Island called Wildwood State Park only 4-5 hrs I use both for short trips 3-4 days and I live 1hr North of you.
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    Parking an RV on private property live in/Places to buy with poor/no credit

    First check with the local building dept in the County,City or Town they will tell you if you can or not live there in a RV some Counties South of Charleston,SC (Beauford,Jasper) do allow it with Full hookups Water,Sewer and Electric. A few years ago I checked it out while looking for a place to...
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    Good place to stay around Mt Rushmore ?

    I have stayed at Heart Land RV Park ( the one with the forgettable name) in Hermosa.It is on Rout 79 it is very friendly and clean. The DW and I are planning a trip in September and plan on staying there a few days.
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