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Old May 28, 2015 | 02:00 AM
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I pulled my camper out and started getting it cleaned up and ready for the season.


 
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Old May 28, 2015 | 05:58 AM
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You guys every heard of the Automated Safety Hitch System (ASHS)?

Seems like they run about 10K.

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I think around 7 or 8 years ago there was a product called Hitch Buddy that was the same setup. I don't know if it's still available, but IIRC, there was a a huge safety concern about the product.

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I actually had tried searching for a used Hitch Buddy about 2 years ago, we had entertained thoughts of pulling a 33'-ish 5th wheel toyhauler with the EX prior to deciding on the current TT. Could not find one at all, seems that they didn't really make all that many of them due to very low demand. I'm not aware of or don't recall any safety concern with them (they don't pivot at the TV, only at the 5th wheel) but that extra axle would add considerably to the already stupid high tolls around here. As Mark (mecdac) says, "We get to pay tolls to drive on roads that we have already paid for".
 
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Old Jun 1, 2015 | 04:42 AM
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Originally Posted by WE3ZS
I actually had tried searching for a used Hitch Buddy about 2 years ago, we had entertained thoughts of pulling a 33'-ish 5th wheel toyhauler with the EX prior to deciding on the current TT. Could not find one at all, seems that they didn't really make all that many of them due to very low demand. I'm not aware of or don't recall any safety concern with them (they don't pivot at the TV, only at the 5th wheel) but that extra axle would add considerably to the already stupid high tolls around here. As Mark (mecdac) says, "We get to pay tolls to drive on roads that we have already paid for".

When I first got up here to Pa I was pulling the tt in the rain at 4 a.m. came to a toll with no attendant that didn't take debit cards or $20 bills. (only 1's 5's 10's) So I had to back up in the Dark in the rain with no spotter to go around to the ez pass lane that had no gate arm.

Got my ez pass now haha.
 
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Old Jun 1, 2015 | 04:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Jmatthews
When I first got up here to Pa I was pulling the tt in the rain at 4 a.m. came to a toll with no attendant that didn't take debit cards or $20 bills. (only 1's 5's 10's) So I had to back up in the Dark in the rain with no spotter to go around to the ez pass lane that had no gate arm.

Got my ez pass now haha.
Next time just ram it and run.
 
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Old Jun 1, 2015 | 06:28 AM
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We finally just got our Easy Pass for the EX now too, now I won't get mad paying tolls when on a trip...............the aggravation will now be delayed until I see the bill!
 
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Old Jun 1, 2015 | 08:01 AM
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Originally Posted by WE3ZS
We finally just got our Easy Pass for the EX now too, now I won't get mad paying tolls when on a trip...............the aggravation will now be delayed until I see the bill!



I'm one of the last holdouts. I just can't get past the 'big brother' aspect of them.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2015 | 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Jmatthews
...came to a toll with no attendant
Originally Posted by WE3ZS
...Easy Pass for the EX now too, now I won't get mad paying tolls
Originally Posted by IMASAP
I'm one of the last holdouts. I just can't get past the 'big brother' aspect of them.
What is this concept you speak of? Toll? Easy Pass?

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Old Jun 2, 2015 | 08:05 PM
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We got 'em in Cali too Stewart; just not in your neck of the beach.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2015 | 09:32 PM
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We got 'em in Cali too Stewart; just not in your neck of the beach.
I know Sean, it's just not as commonplace as it is back east and seriously, as much crap as Cali gets (rightfully so) one thing that's nice is we don't have turnpikes everywhere.

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Old Jun 3, 2015 | 07:58 AM
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I complain every time I see a toll coming up.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2015 | 08:34 AM
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If you ever rent a car up in ezpass land. Make sure if it has the rental ezpass that you hide it or yank it out if planning to pay tolls with cash. The only thing more aggravating than paying tolls is getting a bill to pay them twice!!! No fighting it either. Crooks.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2015 | 11:41 AM
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We have 1 toll road in NC (so far) and I refuse to drive on it.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2015 | 11:51 AM
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I paid the first toll in my life coming back from getting my HD wheels on Sunday. 20 dollar bill because I had a trailer hooked up!
 
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Old Jun 3, 2015 | 01:33 PM
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Toll's, I've never seen one in my life but i'll be dealing with them shortly as i'll be in Chicago in July. I plan to get an EZ pass with the rental car so i don't have to worry about it until after the fact. Good idea?
 
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Old Jun 3, 2015 | 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by WE3ZS
We finally just got our Easy Pass for the EX now too, now I won't get mad paying tolls when on a trip...............the aggravation will now be delayed until I see the bill...
... and realize they charged me the 18wheeler rate!

Happened to me twice and I have a small camper
 
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