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by DrLewie
Fri Apr 28, 2017 1:05 pm
Forum: RV Lifestyle
Topic: Sell it or Move it to a Permanent Site?
Replies: 0
Views: 3372

Sell it or Move it to a Permanent Site?

Here's my dilemma: I'm concerned that my 5er is becoming too frail to keep on the road much longer. Many, many repairs, including non-accident-related bodywork. The roads around the country are so bad that every time we return home more parts of the trailer are damaged. Some of it is structural, I'm...
by DrLewie
Sun Feb 28, 2016 11:38 am
Forum: Cautions and Warnings
Topic: Wheel Loss
Replies: 10
Views: 10099

Re: Wheel Loss

And all this time I thought I was alone. We lost a wheel on the right rear a few years ago on I-95 in North Carolina. Didn't feel a thing in the cab of my F-250 Diesel. My wife noticed something flapping in the mirror so we stopped. The entire wheel/brake assembly was gone. All that was left was a c...
by DrLewie
Thu Nov 26, 2009 8:00 am
Forum: Bird Spotted!! Was it You?
Topic: Thanksgiving Weekend
Replies: 0
Views: 811

Thanksgiving Weekend

We're spending the holiday at Flamingo Lake RV Resort in Jacksonville, FL. Including ours, there are 9 Cardinals here! That's more than we've seen anywhere in one place, including our dealer's lot. BTW, this isa terrific RV park-- great facilities, lots of activities, wonderful management. We've wal...
by DrLewie
Mon Feb 09, 2009 12:43 pm
Forum: RV Lifestyle
Topic: Should I Drain my House Water When on the Road?
Replies: 10
Views: 6158

Re: Should I Drain my House Water When on the Road?

Thanks for the replies. What you both say makes sense, and I think experience is the best teacher.
by DrLewie
Sun Feb 08, 2009 12:44 pm
Forum: RV Lifestyle
Topic: Should I Drain my House Water When on the Road?
Replies: 10
Views: 6158

Should I Drain my House Water When on the Road?

Hi There, My wife and I are planning our first extended (3-4 months) trip and I'm wondering if I need to drain the water from the pipes in my home. We have a private well and pump (non-chlorinated), and a gas water heater. We won't be away during the Winter months, so I'm not concerned about freezin...