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Lug_Nut caught up with this gem at the annual Railroad Country & Bluegrass Festival at the Toronto North/Cookstown K.O.A. This two day event featured several hot bluegrass and country western bands. Among others, this attracts scores of model railroad buffs to view the vendor displays.
The flashing of one’s headlights is something we have seen for years throughout Europe. It was, and is, used to generally signal the intention to overtake another vehicle. Kind of a heads-up and to ensure the vehicle being passed was aware of this action. For this use, nearly all the vehicles sold in Europe for [...]
The Lug_Nut RV Trivia Challenge No 13 will test your on-the-road knowledge . Keep in mind, this is not an I.Q. test, it is a trivia requiring some guess work. So, get a pencil and paper to record your answers. When you have completed the 10 questions and scored your answers, please post your [...]
A Lug_Nut pondering thought. A while ago, while staying in an RV resort, I got to thinking about the aging population. Of those that enjoy RVing today many are in the upper middle age group. This is particularly true when looking at the people that own larger RV’s like motor homes and 5th wheel trailers [...]
As reported by Lug_Nut . Last week we looked at needed dash instruments and readouts required in the operation of your RV or tow vehicle. This week we will examine an option that may be a somewhat luxury that many already have, the fuel mileage onboard computer. Does it work and does it provide a [...]
As Lug_Nut sees it. Most automobiles need only three instruments, a speedometer, a voltage meter and a fuel gauge. The rest can be handled by warning lights, also referred to as “Idiot Lights.” Even tachometers have little actual application in most family cars, SUV’s and trucks. Yet the majority of these vehicles have a host [...]
The economic crunch that crippled the recreational vehicle industry resulted in RV manufacturer closures. This left many owners high and dry as far as warranty was concerned. Additionally it left them without technical support and OEM parts availability. Well, thankfully most have worked their way through these issues using independent service depots and parts directly [...]
In the opinion of Lug_Nut. Trailers, 5th wheels and motorized RV’s offer basically four styles in dinette designs. The type you get is largely dependent on the unit price point, make, model and floor plan. The four designs generally conform to the following offerings.
The Lug_Nut Trivia Challenge No 12 deals with some extreme RV travel related topics. Keep in mind, this is not an I.Q. test, it is a trivia requiring some guess work. So, get a pencil and paper to record your answers. When you have completed the 10 questions and scored your answers, please post your [...]
Last week’s Lug_Nut tip, we looked at managing speed while descending steep grades in mountainous areas. Now let’s look at some of the other hazards that you might encounter when operating in high elevations and mountainous terrain.
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