Search found 32 matches

by jonandjolene
Mon Aug 18, 2014 5:01 am
Forum: Tow Vehicle
Topic: Ford 6.7
Replies: 18
Views: 7169

Re: Ford 6.7

We just traded for a 2015 F250 6.7 diesel. Have only pulled the trailer on one trip of 700 miles so far and am very pleased with the performance. We got an average of 11.5 - 12 mpg while towing the Blue Ridge and have been getting about 20 highway with the 3.31 gears. This is compared to our previou...
by jonandjolene
Sun Jun 22, 2014 5:39 am
Forum: Welcome Blue Ridge Owners
Topic: Welcome
Replies: 11
Views: 9154

Re: Welcome

Thank you for the welcome. We are not new to the club and we had a Cardinal prior to the Blue Ridge. We have had the Blue Ridge for a little over a year and lived in it about 7 months. We have put several thousand miles on so far with only minor issues. We feel it is a quality unit and hope to have ...
by jonandjolene
Tue Nov 13, 2012 6:21 am
Forum: RV Lifestyle
Topic: Winterizing your home
Replies: 11
Views: 6696

Re: Winterizing your home

We usually just turn down the furnace to about 60 and unplug the electronics in the house. All of our billls are done online or by direct withdrawal from the checking account. I have alerts sent to my iPhone that the bills are due or paid. I also forward the home phone to my cell so we don't miss th...
by jonandjolene
Wed Jun 27, 2012 3:34 am
Forum: Towing Discussions
Topic: Dumb question on electrical hookup to truck
Replies: 16
Views: 9416

Re: Dumb question on electrical hookup to truck

Our tailgate has a factory installed cover to protect the paint. We've never had a problem running the cord over it.
by jonandjolene
Mon Jun 18, 2012 1:28 pm
Forum: Bird Spotted!! Was it You?
Topic: Near Jacksonville, IL
Replies: 0
Views: 1449

Near Jacksonville, IL

Nice Cardinal spotted today pulled by a reasonably new white Ford near Chapin, IL on Hwy 104 eastbound around noon. Nice looking rig!!! Was it you?
by jonandjolene
Mon Jun 18, 2012 5:52 am
Forum: Cautions and Warnings
Topic: new rig and towing
Replies: 8
Views: 4924

Re: new rig and towing

I, too, have a short bed Ford F250 and installed a Pull Rite Slider hitch and have had no problems at all. Also put air bags on the truck to level it out a little.
by jonandjolene
Fri Jun 15, 2012 5:01 am
Forum: Towing Discussions
Topic: Dumb question on electrical hookup to truck
Replies: 16
Views: 9416

Re: Dumb question on electrical hookup to truck

On our Ford F250 we have the plug-in's located by the receiver hitch. Our trailer cord is long enough to reach over the tailgate and plug in there with no problems. We don't have a plug in in the bed. We have a slider hitch and running the cord over the tailgate keeps it out of the way when the hitc...
by jonandjolene
Sun Mar 18, 2012 5:16 am
Forum: Tow Vehicle
Topic: New Ford owners...
Replies: 16
Views: 4458

Re: New Ford owners...

We have a 2010 Ford and I don't know if it has that feature or not. I know there are 2 mileage settings that can be separate, but don't know about a trailer setting. Have to check it out!!
by jonandjolene
Mon Mar 05, 2012 1:03 pm
Forum: Bird Spotted!! Was it You?
Topic: Northbound from Jackson, MS
Replies: 0
Views: 1292

Northbound from Jackson, MS

Passed a nice looking Cardinal pulled by a grey Chev. 3/4 ton heading north around Jackson, MS on March 2. Nice looking rig!!! Was it you????
by jonandjolene
Mon Nov 14, 2011 8:03 pm
Forum: Towing Discussions
Topic: To Superglide or not?
Replies: 11
Views: 3913

Re: To Superglide or not?

We have short bed and a slider hitch installed and like it. We also have the capture plate welded to the trailer hitch. If needed, a tow unit could pull the entire unit in for repairs if needed without removing the capture plate on the fifth wheel. Check with your insurance company.................
by jonandjolene
Mon Nov 14, 2011 6:52 pm
Forum: Campgrounds and Camping Information
Topic: Petit Jean State Park-Morrilton, AK
Replies: 2
Views: 2310

Re: Petit Jean State Park-Morrilton, AK

Thanks. We are headed to Texas along that route. Will check it out!!!!!
by jonandjolene
Mon Nov 14, 2011 6:46 pm
Forum: Campgrounds and Camping Information
Topic: Way to go Michigan!
Replies: 8
Views: 5659

Re: Way to go Michigan!

We Love Michigan. Used to have a sportfishing yacht that I kept at St Joseph. The salmon fishing was great in Lake Michigan.
by jonandjolene
Fri Oct 28, 2011 8:55 am
Forum: Tow Vehicle
Topic: Anyone towing older Bird with newer truck?
Replies: 5
Views: 1401

Re: Anyone towing older Bird with newer truck?

We have a 2002 Cardinal 29WB and tow with a 2010 F250 Ford 4X4 with the tow package. We have a short bed extended cab and use a Pull-Rite slider hitch. We get along fine with about 10 inches of clearance between the box and the 5th wheel. We do have a little sag in the back of the truck when hitched...
by jonandjolene
Mon May 02, 2011 1:57 pm
Forum: Bird Spotted!! Was it You?
Topic: Siloam Springs State Park
Replies: 1
Views: 888

Siloam Springs State Park

Spotted the Crazy Bear's Cardinal parked near us at Siloam Springs State Park in West Central IL over the weekend. Had a nice visit about each of our winter travels. Nice to finally meet up with them.
by jonandjolene
Fri Dec 10, 2010 12:54 pm
Forum: RV Lifestyle
Topic: Escapees in this forum
Replies: 11
Views: 6905

Re: Escapees in this forum

We are not that far apart. We make it to Siloam Springs a few times in the summer. We look just like our avatar so if you see us, stop and sit a spell. We are leaving for Texas in 4 days and plan to stay there until the end of February and then pull around to Florida until April. My son lives in St ...