tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5617506701139773252.post6872019066597914407..comments2023-09-22T02:45:28.256-06:00Comments on The Travels of Jim and Rosie: Day 4 of our new lifestyle.Jim Sathehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10625815911858730199noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5617506701139773252.post-89889336346153887022012-04-26T19:45:33.931-06:002012-04-26T19:45:33.931-06:00Hey Bill and Jim,
Thanks for the tips. My RV guy...Hey Bill and Jim,<br /><br />Thanks for the tips. My RV guy also suggested keeping heavier weights up front near the stabilizers and on the right side to counterbalance the slides when they are extended. All good advice.Jim Sathehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10625815911858730199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5617506701139773252.post-43802246465276433172012-04-26T18:47:56.471-06:002012-04-26T18:47:56.471-06:00Jim, keeping the weight down, is always a struggle...Jim, keeping the weight down, is always a struggle. On the rig too. :-) Seriously, we find that we pick up weight in the rig whenever we stop for awhile and have to make adjustments. The frame on your Alpenlite was built on site at Western RV in Yakima. Frames after 2004 were subcontracted from Lippert. You have one of the good ones. As far as water goes, just carry about 20 gallons or so while traveling. The only time you should carry a full tank is if you are going to a rally or a dry site for an extended period. If you need to transport water to your rig and remove black and gray water, there are better ways than moving the rig. Alpenliter (Jim)Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00302635371481724835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5617506701139773252.post-87445282604523365282012-04-24T08:59:21.906-06:002012-04-24T08:59:21.906-06:00If you're not exceeding your tongue weight, I ...If you're not exceeding your tongue weight, I would transfer any weight possible to your truck. For a while, the back seat of my truck was full of stuff I knew we would use and not replace along the way.Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07479477387516868267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5617506701139773252.post-51212875264002556442012-04-23T07:50:35.040-06:002012-04-23T07:50:35.040-06:00Nice to hear you are off to a good start.Nice to hear you are off to a good start.Allen DuGuayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12118163102004430034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5617506701139773252.post-70309302982776579892012-04-23T07:25:31.724-06:002012-04-23T07:25:31.724-06:00Hi Craig,
Most private campgrounds have WiFi inst...Hi Craig,<br /><br />Most private campgrounds have WiFi installed for use by guests. That is the case here. When WiFi is not available, I use a Verizon MiFi which allows us to keep both laptops connected anywhere there is Verizon service.Jim Sathehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10625815911858730199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5617506701139773252.post-59065135734390394872012-04-23T07:11:11.660-06:002012-04-23T07:11:11.660-06:00Hi guys, sounds like you're having a great tim...Hi guys, sounds like you're having a great time. Contrats!<br /><br />Just curious, how are you getting Internet?Craig J. Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12111658606259668376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5617506701139773252.post-1093852535198030902012-04-23T07:08:15.827-06:002012-04-23T07:08:15.827-06:00Thanks for the advice DNPC. I usually travel with ...Thanks for the advice DNPC. I usually travel with a full (100 gallon) water tank; but since that is over 800 lbs., I guess I need to rethink that strategy. A lot of "tinkering" needs to be done.Jim Sathehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10625815911858730199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5617506701139773252.post-30508454114193714032012-04-22T20:58:06.629-06:002012-04-22T20:58:06.629-06:00I've owned 4 fifth-wheelers over the years, an...I've owned 4 fifth-wheelers over the years, and while I'm not an expert, here's my take. You've got a quality rig with an Alpenlite, and if your axels, brakes, and tires are in good shape, I woudn't worry about 2-300 pounds. I probably wouldn't fill the water tank while traveling, just enough to get your to your destination. I've got to believe that there's a "fudge" factor in the manufacturer's listed weights. If it was a low-end rig, I'd be worried, but in your case, I think you're fine. Hope this helps.DNPChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04314232896329422808noreply@blogger.com