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Forum: Thor Motorhome General Discussions 04-03-2021, 02:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 944
Posted By tmshih
Vegas Food Truck

Just saw this Vegas food truck mod on Bloomberg. The most shocking bit was moving the entry door into the passenger seat area.
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Forum: Travel | Camping Spots | Roads and Routes 10-12-2020, 03:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,125
Posted By tmshih
Flying Flags in Buelton..... But, problem is I...

Flying Flags in Buelton..... But, problem is I haven't seen any vacancies lately. Don't recommend Dockweiller park unless you can sleep under giant jets taking off from LAX all night
Forum: Motorhome Tech Topics 10-09-2020, 08:13 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 15,442
Posted By tmshih
More and more lithium replacement companies are...

More and more lithium replacement companies are showing up lately:

These are all US makers of lithium ion phosphate batteries with internal BMS

Renogy https://www.renogy.com/

Battleborn ...
Forum: Introduce Yourself | Say Hello 10-02-2020, 11:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,296
Posted By tmshih
Probably wouldn't hurt to buy a tune up kit from...

Probably wouldn't hurt to buy a tune up kit from Amazon and change the oil, sparkplug, and air filter
Forum: Travel | Camping Spots | Roads and Routes 10-02-2020, 11:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,547
Posted By tmshih
Stuff insulated pillows into the ceiling fan...

Stuff insulated pillows into the ceiling fan vents to block heat from escaping.

Insert Reflectix between the blinds and the windows to block cold air from falling onto your beds.

Use BOTH a...
Forum: Travel | Camping Spots | Roads and Routes 09-10-2020, 07:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,088
Posted By tmshih
Just be aware there a lot of low bridges and...

Just be aware there a lot of low bridges and routes with height restrictions in the Northeast. Use a RV GPS that will use your rig's height to plan routes.
Forum: Introduce Yourself | Say Hello 05-13-2020, 11:42 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,157
Posted By tmshih
I found Mark Polks RV101 videos on YouTube useful...

I found Mark Polks RV101 videos on YouTube useful when I was starting out. I recommend watching the videos for 1) Adjusting and using your mirrors to watch traffic on both sides of your rig. 2)...
Forum: Introduce Yourself | Say Hello 05-13-2020, 11:29 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,157
Posted By tmshih
We made the same move in June 2016. I advise...

We made the same move in June 2016. I advise following trying to stay in comfortable zones. It's no fun when there's violent storms or it's 100 degrees.
Forum: Travel | Camping Spots | Roads and Routes 01-03-2020, 10:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,473
Posted By tmshih
The Gettysburg KOA is very nice with lots of...

The Gettysburg KOA is very nice with lots of trees for shade and privacy. It's also located further away from busy streets and highways so is very quiet.
Forum: Travel | Camping Spots | Roads and Routes 11-29-2019, 03:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,525
Posted By tmshih
So how was the drive up there? Last time I looked...

So how was the drive up there? Last time I looked around August they still hadn't repaired damage to Route 74 from the last rainy season and had sections narrowed to 1 way traffic.
Forum: Travel | Camping Spots | Roads and Routes 11-01-2019, 12:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,140
Posted By tmshih
Make note of where the fires are burning along...

Make note of where the fires are burning along your route. Last year we drove down I5 past the Paradise fire. The campgrounds were filled with refugees and we went through thick smoke for 400 miles...
Forum: Travel | Camping Spots | Roads and Routes 08-18-2019, 01:08 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,941
Posted By tmshih
Just don't plan on finding any Thai food up...

Just don't plan on finding any Thai food up there. Drove down from Ithaca and my wife became very upset when I told her the GPS tracked the nearest Thai restaurant to almost 400 miles south. Cracker...
Forum: Travel | Camping Spots | Roads and Routes 07-31-2019, 12:18 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,430
Posted By tmshih
We took our trip up California into Portland last...

We took our trip up California into Portland last October - November.

I recommend:

Check out Flying Flags RV Park in Buelton next to Solvang. It's where the movie Sideways was filmed.

Be...
Forum: Class A Motor Coach 07-22-2019, 02:02 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,192
Posted By tmshih
Some folks like to attach Airtabs to help...

Some folks like to attach Airtabs to help eliminate the push pull effect from gusts of wind and big rigs driving by.

Airtab | Aerodynamic Fuel Savers | Welcome (https://www.airtab.com/)
Forum: Travel | Camping Spots | Roads and Routes 07-21-2019, 01:37 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,951
Posted By tmshih
The Waterfront RV Park in Huntington Beach is...

The Waterfront RV Park in Huntington Beach is quite nice and right across PCH from the beach.

https://www.waterfrontrvpark.com/

In some ways it's better than the Sunset Vista RV park just...
Forum: Travel | Camping Spots | Roads and Routes 07-20-2019, 11:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,951
Posted By tmshih
Definitely avoid Dockweiller RV Park in Vista Del...

Definitely avoid Dockweiller RV Park in Vista Del Mar. It's beautiful location right on the beach, but it's right off the end of the runway for LAX. You can look forward to sleeping all night long...
Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions 07-13-2019, 02:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,176
Posted By tmshih
It's been written elsewhere on this board that...

It's been written elsewhere on this board that Thor installed a batch of faulty 12V outlets that will short out fuse 72 in the under hood fuse box. So you should replace both the outlet and the burnt...
Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions 06-20-2019, 01:32 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,711
Posted By tmshih
Good Sam just posted an article on their blog on...

Good Sam just posted an article on their blog on how to optimize the performance of an RV air-conditioner. They cover all the relevant points and even brought up a something I hadn't known about,...
Forum: Travel | Camping Spots | Roads and Routes 05-11-2019, 09:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,527
Posted By tmshih
There are a lot of low bridges and height...

There are a lot of low bridges and height restrictions for a lot of roads in New England (for instance, the Merritt Parkway through Connecticut). Make sure you use an RV specific GPS unit that allows...
Forum: Thor RV Lifestyle 04-18-2019, 11:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,501
Posted By tmshih
1) Look for shade to park under 2) Use your...

1) Look for shade to park under
2) Use your awning to provide shade on your passenger side
3) Use Reflectix to insulate your windows
4) Block off sections of your motorhome to shrink the area...
Forum: Towing | Hitches and Toads 02-24-2019, 02:12 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,081
Posted By tmshih
Remember to add a rubber mallet to your gear so...

Remember to add a rubber mallet to your gear so you can tap the arm levers loose and push jammed pins out when unhooking your toad.
Forum: Travel | Camping Spots | Roads and Routes 02-08-2019, 06:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,526
Posted By tmshih
We've stayed at the KOA there. The sites are...

We've stayed at the KOA there. The sites are packed tight, but it's a short walk through Patriot Park to a Moonshine distillery and restaurant with fried chicken. Lot's of "Beware of Bears" signs...
Forum: Thor RV Lifestyle 02-03-2019, 02:55 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,997
Posted By tmshih
More than "half the fun" viewing the giant...

More than "half the fun" viewing the giant million dollar rigs is to snap pictures of oneself sitting comfortably in them with a big cheesy smile.......... then texting the kids "I'm blowing your...
Forum: Travel | Camping Spots | Roads and Routes 01-24-2019, 08:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,415
Posted By tmshih
We stayed at the Shadow Hills RV Resort which is...

We stayed at the Shadow Hills RV Resort which is very nice, but if you're not towing a dinghy it's not close to any shopping centers or stores. Perhaps you might consider renting a car during your...
Forum: Travel | Camping Spots | Roads and Routes 11-26-2018, 05:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,881
Posted By tmshih
There are a few items I'd recommend bringing to...

There are a few items I'd recommend bringing to make your trip more comfortable:

1) Unless your AC has a heat strip, bring a small electric heater to use when plugged into shore power. It's much...
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