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Forum: B+ General Discussion 03-11-2024, 06:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,890
Posted By paddy
I described my situation/use and I doubt the...

I described my situation/use and I doubt the Galleria would handle that.
I also camp for 10 days without moving in the fall.
Tell me a Galleria will handle cooking three meals a day and power the...
Forum: B+ General Discussion 03-11-2024, 04:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,890
Posted By paddy
The local dealers at the time only had an...

The local dealers at the time only had an electric cooktop.
I still prefer propane to extend dry camping without needing to run the generator.

Dry camped in the upper peninsula of michigan for...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-06-2020, 01:41 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 10,784
Posted By paddy
We do exactly the same but do not store coffee in...

We do exactly the same but do not store coffee in freezer.
Great coffee and no 120VAC needed.
I never buy any accessories that require 120VAC.
We dry camp mostly and refuse to use generator or...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-01-2020, 01:16 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 19,618
Posted By paddy
Update: Camped last week in a state campground. ...

Update: Camped last week in a state campground.
Watched a trailer pull into the spot across from us.
Immediately deployed awning even though they were under 100% shade.
They then built a large...
Forum: B+ General Discussion 07-10-2020, 01:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,890
Posted By paddy
When I was searching I rejected due to no propane...

When I was searching I rejected due to no propane stove.
I dry camp most of the time and electric burner cook top would not work for us.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 07-10-2020, 12:50 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 19,618
Posted By paddy
I sometimes wonder when I see a MH pull into a...

I sometimes wonder when I see a MH pull into a shaded camping spot in the late evening and deploy their awning.
I have used mine three times in the last three years.
I wouldn't miss it if it was...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 04-18-2020, 07:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,239
Posted By paddy
I had a propane dealer make up a hose with a...

I had a propane dealer make up a hose with a fitting that connects to the BBQ accessory port.

The hose has a connector for a 20 pound tank with a regulator and BBQ port adapter at the end.
...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-20-2020, 11:21 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,585
Posted By paddy
Thanks for the information. My local MB dealer...

Thanks for the information.
My local MB dealer will not service my Sprinter class C because of the size.
They sent me to a MB authorized truck repair facility for service.
I have reached out to...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-19-2020, 05:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,585
Posted By paddy
Yes was talking about a commercial/semi tire...

Yes was talking about a commercial/semi tire dealer.
Thought a regular tire store wouldn't do the job correctly.
I have had problems with my car not having the lug nuts torqued to specifications...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-19-2020, 02:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,585
Posted By paddy
Tire installer recommendations

Have a MB Sprinter 3500 with dual rear wheels.
Should I go to a dedicated truck tire store or is a regular tire store good to go.
Somewhat worried a regular tire store will do the job right.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-14-2020, 10:41 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,613
Posted By paddy
Good to hear since our B+ did not come with a...

Good to hear since our B+ did not come with a spare.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-03-2020, 12:59 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,840
Posted By paddy
Have heard Thor was not the best but research...

Have heard Thor was not the best but research more.

Pick from brands with good reputation.
Find the interior layout that you like best.

Three years and 25,000 miles and MB Sprinter has been...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-03-2020, 12:50 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 10,498
Posted By paddy
We decided to go with a Pleasure-Way XLMB which...

We decided to go with a Pleasure-Way XLMB which is a very small class C.
Shorter than some class B's
A foot wider than class B's.
Much taller than class B's
Overall just a little bigger than a...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 01-24-2020, 12:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,032
Posted By paddy
We have a skylight like that and love it. Lets...

We have a skylight like that and love it.
Lets in much needed light in a window restricted MH.
Ours opens for ventilation and has a screen that can be pulled across to keep out bugs.
Also has a...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 01-06-2020, 10:48 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,558
Posted By paddy
Sailed for many years. Dad was going to give me...

Sailed for many years.
Dad was going to give me his 28 foot sailboat.
Turned him down.
Decided camping was a better use of time.
RV = extended seasons, less maintenance, less expensive, able to...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 01-06-2020, 10:40 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,747
Posted By paddy
1. Truckers Hitch AKA Movers knots. Use this...

1. Truckers Hitch AKA Movers knots.
Use this all the time when securing loads to a moving dolly
2. Bowline
The most useful knot
3. Half Hitch
Very useful
4. Halyard Hitch
Sailed for years and...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-19-2019, 01:18 PM
Replies: 349
Views: 61,804
Posted By paddy
So RV fires, CO poisoning are not remote...

So RV fires, CO poisoning are not remote possibilities and happen every day.
So you consider violence towards people a remote possibility?
I will agree that violence is a remote possibility at a...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-19-2019, 09:25 AM
Replies: 349
Views: 61,804
Posted By paddy
I have never had a fire but I still have fire...

I have never had a fire but I still have fire extinguishers in the RV.
Never had a propane leak but still have a propane monitor.
Never had an issue with carbon monoxide.
Using your logic I guess...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-18-2019, 07:23 PM
Replies: 349
Views: 61,804
Posted By paddy
Should have used a smiley face as the "BS"...

Should have used a smiley face as the "BS" comment was being sarcastic.
There always are two groups, one that wants to always be prepared for anything and the other that have never had a problem and...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-17-2019, 03:27 PM
Replies: 349
Views: 61,804
Posted By paddy
I call BS. From what I hear almost all campers...

I call BS.
From what I hear almost all campers have never had as much as a fallen leaf disturbed at their campsite.
That is why, at most, they will only consider wasp spray for protection.

I...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 07-08-2019, 09:24 AM
Replies: 349
Views: 61,804
Posted By paddy
Thank you.

Thank you.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 07-07-2019, 03:22 PM
Replies: 349
Views: 61,804
Posted By paddy
Wow. It took a long time to read through all...

Wow. It took a long time to read through all these posts.
Very interesting.

Seems the overall theme is what kind of security to have while Boondocking.
Should I have nothing for self defense...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 06-25-2019, 10:27 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,546
Posted By paddy
Have a 2015 PW XLMB. 20,000 miles and...

Have a 2015 PW XLMB.
20,000 miles and everything is perfect.
Can't go wrong with a PW.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 06-24-2019, 09:37 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,761
Posted By paddy
A neighbor saw our MB Sprinter RV and commented...

A neighbor saw our MB Sprinter RV and commented that he bought a used Sprinter with 250,000 miles for his business.
He traded it in when he cut back his business when it had 365,000 miles.
Never...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 06-24-2019, 09:30 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,761
Posted By paddy
Talked to a ham radio club member Saturday. He...

Talked to a ham radio club member Saturday.
He has a B+/C- and has 260,000 miles on it and still going.
It is 20 foot and he has used it as a daily driver since new.
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