Two questions not discussed in detail yet: 1. how good is overhead clearance info at gas stations? 2.How good are descriptions for overnight parks? Any ratings?
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The park assessments have been accurate in terms of basic services (hookups, 50 amp, etc.) For ratings, I use my cell phone. I haven't seen anything about the heights at gas stations, but I have never seen a gas station overhead less than 14 and a half feet.
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Since I map out overnight parks months in advance, I would never be looking at that data; regardless, the data is only as good and / or reliable as the management of the park. I have had the owner of a campground direct my rig into a fence before. Apparently he thought it articulated in the middle. As far as service station heights, generally I have assumed they are all tall enough for the tankers. Regardless, I do not believe the data is collected for this information. As far as truck stops the data may be available. I have a diesel pusher and have never worried about it, as many Trucks are taller than my Rig. I always used truck lanes. Since I map out overnight parks months in advance, I would never be looking at that data; regardless, the data is only as good and / or reliable as the management of the park. I have had the owner of a campground direct my rig into a fence before. Apparently he thought it articulated in the middle. As far as service station heights, generally I have assumed they are all tall enough for the tankers. Regardless, I do not believe the data is collected for this information. As far as truck stops the data may be available. I have a diesel pusher and have never worried about it, as many Trucks... » Read More Since I map out overnight parks months in advance, I would never be looking at that data; regardless, the data is only as good and / or reliable as the management of the park. I have had the owner of a campground direct my rig into a fence before. Apparently he thought it articulated in the middle. As far as service station heights, generally I have assumed they are all tall enough for the tankers. Regardless, I do not believe the data is collected for this information. As far as truck stops the data may be available. I have a diesel pusher and have never worried about it, as many Trucks are taller than my Rig. I always used truck lanes. « Show Less
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1 - As far as I have noticed there is no gas station height information to monitor so you are on your own there. 2 - As I have stated in my review of this product their RV Campground Directory is seriously lacking accuracy and RV parks. I am not sure who they get this from, but it needs a major overhaul. You are definitely better off using your mobile smart phone if you have one to actually find and stay at RV parks.
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Hi Scott,I purchased the unit for our 2014 camping season. Our first camping trip wont take place until April. I can't comment on good or bad at this time as the unit is still in the box. We will be opening it up over the weekend to start it up. But will not be connecting it to our RV to run the air conditioner until April.
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I think I read that the 265 has pop up ads when you come to a stop. The 285 does not. Any one know if this is true?
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Thanks Gourd! That was very helpful information!! And thanks Randy, as I haven't even thought about this! I am in FLorida and will look into what (if anything) Progress energy offers for rebates! It seems to be that the powers that be over there in CA are generally "greener" than us over here in Florida- but I can hope and find out! Thanks you two!
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I am too lazy to write it all out...lol Their website (link below) gives this information pretty clearly. Best of luck http://www.wetandforget.com/faq_wet_and_forget_outdoor.html Michael
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I think it depends on your hitch. We had an SUV hauling a large popup when we bought it. We did not do a trial run with it but the clearance seemed good. We bought a truck and needed a different hitch. It did not clear at all. We had to put the bikes upside down and take the seat off one of them for it to clear!
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look at some of the GPS's for truckers and such....I've seen some specially made for them at Flying J and PETRO, etc, and I think that information might be in those units
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Air bags will help. Keep seperate air lines though. Also they make blocks for the overload stops to engage them earlier. That would be my first step.
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Nature of the business, I would think. "To the buyer beware" as the saying goes. Shop around, find the best deal that suits your needs. Do you want to use up your car and gas mileage, (maybe hop the bus, or even train), or is it going to be less costly to buy online? Will it possibly save you valuable time or will it end up evening out? If you find you need to return it, what options do you have (i.e., free return label, etc.), either way and how will that possibly affect overall cost? Takes a bit of figuring out what works best for you. BTW: As of 12/25/2013, I can't even find these at Costco anymore. Darn...
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I don't know about the grades since it didn't warn me about the grade from Yellowstone lake to Cody. Very steep but there was not alternatives. Also if you input your RV weight and length, it will keep you on the Large Truck routes.
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Mine is sitting between 2 oil wells as I type this. It has been extremely useful out here, but I would not trust it with any baggage handlers!!!
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There is a feature that is called "Multi-stop". You can put in your first destination and then ask it to find gas stations or campgrounds on MY ROUTE and then save them as a VIA. It's not overly easy to use, but it is possible. We find ourselves consulting many books and online sources to find campgrounds and then saving the campgrounds into a group that we have called "Campgrounds" and then head from one of those to the next. Give yourself time to play with this and learn it's functions WAY before you head out. It can be complex, but once you hit the road and ask for things "ON ROUTE" it helps a lot with stops.
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With AC it did produce some ice. Propane did go below 40F once we got the propane system going. See my comments on getting the propane system going properly. This was all tested in San Francisco altitude. You'll have to check what elevation SF sits on. We've also bought extra propane regulator with hose, as elevation above 6000 or 7000 ft requires 9"wc which enclosed regulator is set at 11"wc. Some users have no problem with regulator set at 11"wc, but because we are traveling thru Sequoia National Park,Grand Canyon, Zion NP and Bryce Canyon, we did not want to take a chance. Hope this helps. With AC it did produce some ice. Propane did go below 40F once we got the propane system going. See my comments on getting the propane system going properly. This was all tested in San Francisco altitude. You'll have to check what elevation SF sits on. We've also bought extra propane regulator with hose, as elevation above 6000 or 7000 ft requires 9"wc which enclosed regulator is set at 11"wc. Some users have no problem with regulator set at 11"wc, but because we are traveling thru Sequoia National Park,Grand Canyon, Zion NP and Bryce Canyon, we did not want to take a chance.... » Read More With AC it did produce some ice. Propane did go below 40F once we got the propane system going. See my comments on getting the propane system going properly. This was all tested in San Francisco altitude. You'll have to check what elevation SF sits on. We've also bought extra propane regulator with hose, as elevation above 6000 or 7000 ft requires 9"wc which enclosed regulator is set at 11"wc. Some users have no problem with regulator set at 11"wc, but because we are traveling thru Sequoia National Park,Grand Canyon, Zion NP and Bryce Canyon, we did not want to take a chance. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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I bought a pair of riders online on EBAY. Tried to use them. Battrries wouldn't hold a charge. Called Cardo. Told they couldn't help me. Bought a pair of Q1 riders on Amazon and still haven't got them working. Instructions are complicated and while at times the wife and I can talk it lasts only minutes before we have to start over. I also bought a half helmet setting so I could switch over one of the Q1 bases and use it on trips. Hasn't worked out. I paid about 295.00 for everything and should have bought something else. If you want complicated and doesn't work buy Cardo. I also have an RV but I wouldn't use Cardo for commo. Besides what would you mount them to?
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No, used it North central PA. Smokey Mts, Cherokee Nat. forest no grade indication. As a flatlander with F350 & slide in camper I tap to see elevations out of curiosity. My parameters 12k lbs 12'6" have had "use discretion" when I've went off route a few times, but not the reason.
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New Choice: I put the money I was going to spend on a dedicated truck GPS for our 40' motorhome into a 3G-iPad and then bought the new CoPilot Live App ($30) for iPad. It has a setting for RV height. I'm not sure what else it has for RVers (truck stops, etc), but you can hold your iPad while in its case to the vents with a piece of twine and voila... a great big GPS screen plus all the other things iPad can do on the road. I'm happy with this solution but will probably bring my car's Garmi Nuvi as a back up for our big trip to YellowStone. Not a bad idea to have a back-up, as I have had a brand new Garmin lock up on a long RV trip. V. New Choice: I put the money I was going to spend on a dedicated truck GPS for our 40' motorhome into a 3G-iPad and then bought the new CoPilot Live App ($30) for iPad. It has a setting for RV height. I'm not sure what else it has for RVers (truck stops, etc), but you can hold your iPad while in its case to the vents with a piece of twine and voila... a great big GPS screen plus all the other things iPad can do on the road. I'm happy with this solution but will probably bring my car's Garmi Nuvi as a back up for our big trip to YellowStone. Not a bad idea to have a back-up, as I have had a... » Read More New Choice: I put the money I was going to spend on a dedicated truck GPS for our 40' motorhome into a 3G-iPad and then bought the new CoPilot Live App ($30) for iPad. It has a setting for RV height. I'm not sure what else it has for RVers (truck stops, etc), but you can hold your iPad while in its case to the vents with a piece of twine and voila... a great big GPS screen plus all the other things iPad can do on the road. I'm happy with this solution but will probably bring my car's Garmi Nuvi as a back up for our big trip to YellowStone. Not a bad idea to have a back-up, as I have had a brand new Garmin lock up on a long RV trip. V. « Show Less
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I am too lazy to write it all out...lol Their website (link below) gives this information pretty clearly. Best of luckhttp://www.wetandforget.com/faq_wet_and_forget_outdoor.htmlMichael