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    What kind of driver license do you need for RV?

    Most states just require a normal drivers license. But if the rig has air brakes you may need an air brake endorsement
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    Free(ish) mechanic work at the RTR

    Sent you a pm , did you get it ?
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    Leaving Arkansas for RTR

    Made it on the night of the 7th, slept at loves and then got up and cane out to RTR, haven’t met many people yet but that’s my fault, I will drive over and see if I can catch HDR around. , he wasn’t there when I went by yesterday. Anyway good times
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    Leaving Arkansas for RTR

    Made it safe , sitting behind main stage in handicap parking. Trying to figure out where HDR has his camp
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    Crossing the border for RX

    Customs doesn't say anything about coming across with a couple hundred pills ? Blood Pressure and others ? Do the Pharmacist have a site you can go to and see if they got your medication ? One of mine a Anti-Fungal that I have to take for my ling disease and in the USA I have to com threw my...
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    Leaving Arkansas for RTR

    Thank's, Moxadox . That's a good idea, When I went threw the rig the other day i found that I have, 2 extra serpentine belts, a new fuel filter, a new fuel pump, And other misc. light bulbs. I did NOT see road flares or triangles . Thanks for reminding me of that . I also bought a new sleeping...
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    Leaving Arkansas for RTR

    I had thought about catching hwy 380 on the other side of FT. Worth
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    Leaving Arkansas for RTR

    Thanks , Nissi , The weather may cause a problem , I was just trying to stay off the Interstate for a change. It seems that I always rush somewhere and don't enjoy the drive. That"s why this time I was cutting out the Interstate
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    Leaving Arkansas for RTR

    That option is highlighted as a possible route , I was also thinking about catching hwy 380 just west of Fort Worth and going across . I'm going to have 4 days to drive 1460 miles give or take a few so wasn't wanting to stay on the Interstate. Was wanting to see some country besides the Interstate .
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    RTR bound.... an idea?? maybe??

    I got a CRVL sticker on front and rear bumper
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    Leaving Arkansas for RTR

    Finally got cleared from the Doctors, I will be heading out tomorrow afternoon for the RTR from Rison , Arkansas. I plan on taking  40 west to Oklahoma and then cutting down to the 380 , I don't want to be stuck on Interstate the whole time . Or maybe going as far as Amarillo before cutting...
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    Favorite Class Cs from the 80s and 90s

    HDR , I restored the Interior last year, It will be going to paint soon. Truck only shows 113k miles But at around 65k My Dad had the 305 pulled out and a crate 350 from the dealer put in it so they could tow there camper better
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    Favorite Class Cs from the 80s and 90s

    I also have a 1983 GMC lwb pickup with the carbureted 350 and HEI ignition, it gets 10 mpg empty or pulling a load
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    Video: Don't Buy An RV

    I'm a disabled Mechanic of 40 years. I am not able to do much of the work any more due to surgeries. I could show you some really messed up pictures of what the surgeons did to me but there to hmmm lets say graphic. But I don't mind doing the easy stuff as long as I have enough time. I run out...
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    Legal Threats to Medical Insurance?

    I became Disabled in 2008 , Got sick May of 2007. My last surgery then was in December 2nd 2007 I got out of hospital on Feb. 22nd 2008. Applied for Disability and was approved on April 12 2008 . I was left with a lung that was full of holes, And a big hole in my left side that I packed with...
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