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Lemons aren't always bitter, a 24 Hours of Lemons story. Race 11 Part 1
2024.05.21 23:05 halfkeck Lemons aren't always bitter, a 24 Hours of Lemons story. Race 11 Part 1
"You should go to Hallett. We went last year and it was fun. A good track for Miata's"
My friend Gerry the Texan who along with his team brings several Miata's to races all over from Road America to Houston to Seibring. It's a great bunch of people who are having a blast racing Lemons. He told me that and it got me to thinking. We wanted to go to a new track this year and after the disappointment at Barber going somewhere and having some fun sounded good. Also Hallett is noted for having a smaller field so we could be competitive. I always say that Barber is more like a pro level Lemons race in that it attracts the faster and better prepped teams. Road America was like that too.
But first we have to fix the car. As typical, we wait until the race is almost upon us to start. There's the matter of how bad the car is bent from the last race where Manny hit the wall. They thought it was good but we need to check this.
After pulling the rear sub frame in hopes of replacing it we learn that a 90 is a bit different than a 91 subframe or a 2001 subframe. Supposedly it all interchanges but after looking over the differences, Youngest adds a few reinforcements at places the internet gurus say are the weak points and we put the rear end together and put it back in the car. Then we check the alignment. To my great surprise the rear camber and caster is spot on. I was shocked, but the crew did a great job that night fixing the car while it was up on jack stands. Using just a tape measure they got the car really close. Toe was out but the borrowed porta powers got the bent subframe where it needed to be.
We changed the oil and brake fluid, bled the system where we took the rear apart to drop the subframe.
Another project we attempted was to swap in a larger fuel tank. Manny who has been helping with the repairs found a article on the internet that said you could bolt in a NB fuel tank out of a 2001 or so Miata and gain a gallon of fuel capacity. Yeah, that is not possible. The tank has a hump where the car does not and would involve cutting a hole in the car which would be a bit noticeable. Not worth it for such a little gain. Good news is I now have two extra NB tanks if anyone needs one. A gallon would not seem to be that much but we are still dreaming of two stopping the car at certain tracks, stretching our mileage to only stop every two hours and 25 minutes and make a seven hour day with one less stop. It's not all about raw speed, strategy can make a difference. One less stop per day could potentially add ten laps in a weekend of racing at certain tracks.
After we got the subframe in and the car aligned Youngest pulled it all apart again. He was not happy with the bushings holding the rear differential in place. The rear has to move a bit so it is not solid mounted, it actually can pivot a slight bit. He felt the bushings holding it were letting it move too freely.
Once again we put the car back together.
All during this time Manny and FabGuy have been working hard on a new car. Manny got a little crazy on Co-part. First one Miata shows up at our shop. Then another. Then another. I started joking with the guys "Hi I'm Manny, I might have a Miata addiction". Yeah. So after a lot of looking we have three wrecked cars, one being a automatic that was absolutely destroyed. It had zero good body panels and even the front subframe was pushed back where it had got up on something in a wreck. I think the only things we saved off that car was a rear axle, engine, transmission and the hard top which was cracked but usable.
We then robbed enough body parts off of one to put on the other so we ended up with a mostly maroon car with a drivers side red fender, red door and silver hardtop. I say we but all we did at the shop was to take the cars apart, everything else went to Manny's garage where he and FabGuy installed the cage and built the car. They did bring it over a time or two to put in the air to install a few parts or when we aligned it. The build and fitment were top notch on the car, lots of nice parts went in, like a better seat and belts than we use on our Miata. Like most builds they were literally bolting parts to it the night before we loaded the car to head west.
Finally both cars are prepped and it's time to get on the road. Manny has a business where he uses two rollbacks and moves cars mostly to and from car lots and auction lots. So he gets the newer one of the two trucks and shows up at the shop Thursday morning. RacerGuy and I are already there and have hooked our camper to RacerGuys truck. I am leaving my trucks at home, but taking our race trailer and our camper. The plan is to hook the camper to RacerGuys diesel F250 and hook the race trailer to Manny's newish Chevy 4500.
The plan nearly goes off the rails when Manny shows up and I get to looking at his truck. Being in the business I can't not help but look at tires. His drives are terrible, two are bald, one is soft and one showing wire. I go to air up one of the bald ones and it's not having it. Air is leaking out as fast as it was going in. In Manny's defense his employee was driving this truck and Manny had not seen it in weeks. I had already loaded tire tools and extra spare tires for every truck and trailer in the caravan except RacerGuy's truck and I would have got a spare for it too if I had thought about it. With nothing else to do, we all jump in and start busting tires. Forty five minutes later we have four new drives on the truck and we are in a much better spot to make the long drive. I hadn't done any big truck tires for a long time, sold that part of the business. Still got it, just like riding a bike.
We find I40 and start clicking off miles. Manny has already told us the limiting factor which is that GM put a really tiny fuel tank in his truck so we are forced to stop every 160-180 miles for fuel. It slows us down but it's not all bad, we find a roadside BBQ joint that looks like a camper up on blocks that has a huge parking lot and a ton of customers lining up. Of course we try it out, the best BBQ comes from little places like that, not the ones with massive buildings.
We cross Arkansas and I think it was the first time I ever went that way westbound on 40. Came back the other side when we brought the box truck back where we bought it in California. We finally make Oklahoma and bent north to go to Tulsa. Did not see the Tulsa King anywhere, stopped in a Super Walmart and stocked up on groceries for the weekend. Hallett is in the middle of nowhere, so we are planning on eating at the track.
We get there and make our way into the paddock. This will be the first time we have every camped inside the track. They have a cross over with gates that close during when the track is hot and a tunnel for access when the gates are closed. The tunnel looks kind of tight, I'm happy to not test the posted height limits. It says our trailers should fit. Yeah we will wait.
We hustle to get the camper leveled and the generator cranked up. For the next three days it will run non-stop to keep the fridge cold and our lights on. We run the a/c but for the most part temps are very nice.
The next morning we are up and on the road after the drivers meeting. We go to Pawnee, take in some sights then hit Stillwater for some parts and pieces at a hardware store. We also gas up all our empty gas cans so we are ready for race day.
Back at the track Manny and Fabguy are unloading their car off the back of the rollback. It was nice carrying one and towing one car. They go out and practice a bit, come in and make some changes then go out again. It's a new build and everyone has realistic expectations about the car. We are all expecting issues as it takes a while to find the weak spots and fix them.
We get our car out and practice. We send three of the four drivers out and have them run a few laps. I'm about to get ready and go out when RacerGuy comes in and says he felt something pop. We get to looking and the adjuster is gone off the alternator. Look a little more and the bolt has broken off in the alternator. So we have a spare motor in the trailer but it is missing the adjuster. Looks like we need the adjuster, the bolt and the alternator. We make a few visits around the paddock to look for parts but none of the other Miata teams have what we need. Youngest goes into the trailer and in a small miracle finds the adjuster laying under the spare motor loose. He and Coach head into Tulsa on a parts run while Manny agrees to put me into their car for a few laps so I can get a feel for the track. I've watched a hundred laps on Youtube but nothing is like actually driving the track. I go out and don't push things too hard. It is a very worn surface with some patches, particularly in the groove of turn two. Manny's car drives a lot different than ours, you can really tell you have more power and grip. Their tires are a lot wider as well as having 30-40 more hp. They have been working on the car all day and just finished taking off the lines where they installed a remote oil filter, they were not Lemons grade and were leaking.
Just before dark Youngest gets the parts on the car. We also install a helmet blower, we are going to try to use the air to defrost the windshield. All reports indicate rain is coming Sunday.
Then it's dinner time. Our friends from Minnesota have brought pure Lemons art down in the form of a Chrysler Magnum wagon powered by a slant 6 that is mid mounted. It is a engineering feat and runs out nicely. Adam the team leader and I have been planning and they are cooking for us for tonight and we are cooking for them Saturday night. They show us up by putting on a feed with steaks and salad. I'm feeling bad about the fact we are serving hamburgers, coleslaw and potato salad the next night. It was great.
Saturday morning dawns and we are up and moving around. I give up waiting on a shower as the line is too long inside and try the outdoor shower. It has no roof, just walls. It was ok. The next morning I tried it again and it was freezing, no hot water!
I skip breakfast and get ready to get in the car. I want to get on the grid early as I still am not feeling great about the track. The laps in Manny's car did not give me much to make me feel really attuned to the track as I was learning both the car and the track at the same time. I want all the practice laps I can get in our car. The line up is me, Youngest, Coach and then RacerGuy bringing up the finish for the day. FabGuy is gridded about ten cars behind us and he is under team orders to take it easy to start the race.
We get out and start doing pace laps. Soon enough it's green and the race is on. A few laps in Fabguy blasts by me. So much for taking it easy. Going into turn 2 I see a car off track. I mean he's not a little off the racing surface, he's 150 feet off the corner and just about in the tree line. I wonder what happened there. I am starting to get the hang of the track and pick up some speed. Then I mess up early on and miss the line completely going into turn 9 from 8 and run off the track. I fire the car back up and quickly exit and head to the penalty box.
"what happened?'
"I missed the line and ran out of asphalt and talent all about the same time"
The judge kind of laughs, "keep it on the track" and sends me back out. Youngest has made it to penalty and looks the car over from my adventure in the dirt and grass and gives the go ahead. If you are going to mess up do it right at the entrance to pit road, it really cuts down your time off track!
I run clean the rest of the stint. I tiptoe around the corner I went off but run hard the rest of the track without pushing so hard I get off again. Then Youngest, then Coach. We are having one of the best days we have ever had at the track. Besides my adventure off track no one else has messed up. Our stops are clean and quick. Our times top to bottom are very similar and consistent. Something strange is happening. We are in the top 15 overall and since we managed to get put in B class we are doing very well. Only 50 cars at Hallett this weekend, the smallest Lemons field we have ever competed against.
Fabguy pulls off to go to the gas pumps. We are fueling on pit road but they are going to just fuel at the pumps this race. They aren't planning on winning anything so why go to all the trouble of getting all your gear on and doing hot pit stops? Fabguy comes off a little hot and the officials come over to tell them they were over the ten mph paddock limit. Manyy drives the car up to the penalty and Fabguy comes up and they are told they are good to go. Later Manny gets off the track and goes to penalty. They start in on him not serving the penalty for going too fast in the pits. "we served that penalty" The judge goes off "do you really want to argue about this" Later when they realize the team was right and the previous judge had not marked it off the offenders list before going on break. In a first the judge apologizes to them.
With about two hours left in the day their Miata is towed off. The engine is super hot and will not crank. All signs look bad. Later it cools off and will crank, but cranks with ease, signs of a engine that has lost all compression. Their weekend is done and Fabguy heads out to get a headstart on getting to work early Monday. The rest of us will pull an all nighter after the race Sunday.
I start doing the math and realize it's going to be very tight. We make our calcuations based on a normal 7 hour race day. Today is a 7.5 hour day which is a bit longer than normal when racing Lemons. I figured out the stints and got it wrong. We realize our mistake and run Coach a bit longer before we put in RacerGuy. It's going to come right down to the limit of our fuel mileage. We start planning dinner and cleaning up the paddock with about ten minutes to go when all the sudden we realize the car is not out there. We run to the pumps and find Racerguy there. He ran out and limped the car to the pumps but could not get all the way there. By the time we get the car pushed around to get fuel the race is over for the day. I feel like a total idiot, I could have ran another five minutes easily in the car in the morning and not had this problem.
But the good news is that somehow even after I went off the track and and then we ran out of gas was that we were still very good on the day. We had enough of a lead on the car behind us in Class B that we still had a 7 lap lead even after running out of gas. Even better our paddock mates in the Chrysler are putting a shellacking on Class C as well. Their Magnum wagon is running a Richard Petty scheme, they all have uniforms and the requisite trademark Petty cowboy hat and STP logos, only this time it means "Slow Through Paddock" signs and all. They actually shouted this out when doing the morning driving meeting when they were going over the rules. "STP, Slow through Paddock!" every time the officials discussed that rule in the drivers meeting.
We put everything away, rain is moving in. We are in shock about how well everything is going. Surely we will find a way to loose this race tomorrow. Will other cars be faster in the rain? Will we shoot ourselves in the foot and have poor driving and get multiple black flags? Will something break on the car which has been running great all day long? And who the heck is this Coach guy? All that and more when we wrap up this in the next part of this story. Stay tuned!
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My friend Gerry the Texan who along with his team brings several Miata's to races all over from Road America to Houston to Seibring. It's a great bunch of people who are having a blast racing Lemons. He told me that and it got me to thinking. We wanted to go to a new track this year and after the disappointment at Barber going somewhere and having some fun sounded good. Also Hallett is noted for having a smaller field so we could be competitive. I always say that Barber is more like a pro level Lemons race in that it attracts the faster and better prepped teams. Road America was like that too.
But first we have to fix the car. As typical, we wait until the race is almost upon us to start. There's the matter of how bad the car is bent from the last race where Manny hit the wall. They thought it was good but we need to check this.
After pulling the rear sub frame in hopes of replacing it we learn that a 90 is a bit different than a 91 subframe or a 2001 subframe. Supposedly it all interchanges but after looking over the differences, Youngest adds a few reinforcements at places the internet gurus say are the weak points and we put the rear end together and put it back in the car. Then we check the alignment. To my great surprise the rear camber and caster is spot on. I was shocked, but the crew did a great job that night fixing the car while it was up on jack stands. Using just a tape measure they got the car really close. Toe was out but the borrowed porta powers got the bent subframe where it needed to be.
We changed the oil and brake fluid, bled the system where we took the rear apart to drop the subframe.
Another project we attempted was to swap in a larger fuel tank. Manny who has been helping with the repairs found a article on the internet that said you could bolt in a NB fuel tank out of a 2001 or so Miata and gain a gallon of fuel capacity. Yeah, that is not possible. The tank has a hump where the car does not and would involve cutting a hole in the car which would be a bit noticeable. Not worth it for such a little gain. Good news is I now have two extra NB tanks if anyone needs one. A gallon would not seem to be that much but we are still dreaming of two stopping the car at certain tracks, stretching our mileage to only stop every two hours and 25 minutes and make a seven hour day with one less stop. It's not all about raw speed, strategy can make a difference. One less stop per day could potentially add ten laps in a weekend of racing at certain tracks.
After we got the subframe in and the car aligned Youngest pulled it all apart again. He was not happy with the bushings holding the rear differential in place. The rear has to move a bit so it is not solid mounted, it actually can pivot a slight bit. He felt the bushings holding it were letting it move too freely.
Once again we put the car back together.
All during this time Manny and FabGuy have been working hard on a new car. Manny got a little crazy on Co-part. First one Miata shows up at our shop. Then another. Then another. I started joking with the guys "Hi I'm Manny, I might have a Miata addiction". Yeah. So after a lot of looking we have three wrecked cars, one being a automatic that was absolutely destroyed. It had zero good body panels and even the front subframe was pushed back where it had got up on something in a wreck. I think the only things we saved off that car was a rear axle, engine, transmission and the hard top which was cracked but usable.
We then robbed enough body parts off of one to put on the other so we ended up with a mostly maroon car with a drivers side red fender, red door and silver hardtop. I say we but all we did at the shop was to take the cars apart, everything else went to Manny's garage where he and FabGuy installed the cage and built the car. They did bring it over a time or two to put in the air to install a few parts or when we aligned it. The build and fitment were top notch on the car, lots of nice parts went in, like a better seat and belts than we use on our Miata. Like most builds they were literally bolting parts to it the night before we loaded the car to head west.
Finally both cars are prepped and it's time to get on the road. Manny has a business where he uses two rollbacks and moves cars mostly to and from car lots and auction lots. So he gets the newer one of the two trucks and shows up at the shop Thursday morning. RacerGuy and I are already there and have hooked our camper to RacerGuys truck. I am leaving my trucks at home, but taking our race trailer and our camper. The plan is to hook the camper to RacerGuys diesel F250 and hook the race trailer to Manny's newish Chevy 4500.
The plan nearly goes off the rails when Manny shows up and I get to looking at his truck. Being in the business I can't not help but look at tires. His drives are terrible, two are bald, one is soft and one showing wire. I go to air up one of the bald ones and it's not having it. Air is leaking out as fast as it was going in. In Manny's defense his employee was driving this truck and Manny had not seen it in weeks. I had already loaded tire tools and extra spare tires for every truck and trailer in the caravan except RacerGuy's truck and I would have got a spare for it too if I had thought about it. With nothing else to do, we all jump in and start busting tires. Forty five minutes later we have four new drives on the truck and we are in a much better spot to make the long drive. I hadn't done any big truck tires for a long time, sold that part of the business. Still got it, just like riding a bike.
We find I40 and start clicking off miles. Manny has already told us the limiting factor which is that GM put a really tiny fuel tank in his truck so we are forced to stop every 160-180 miles for fuel. It slows us down but it's not all bad, we find a roadside BBQ joint that looks like a camper up on blocks that has a huge parking lot and a ton of customers lining up. Of course we try it out, the best BBQ comes from little places like that, not the ones with massive buildings.
We cross Arkansas and I think it was the first time I ever went that way westbound on 40. Came back the other side when we brought the box truck back where we bought it in California. We finally make Oklahoma and bent north to go to Tulsa. Did not see the Tulsa King anywhere, stopped in a Super Walmart and stocked up on groceries for the weekend. Hallett is in the middle of nowhere, so we are planning on eating at the track.
We get there and make our way into the paddock. This will be the first time we have every camped inside the track. They have a cross over with gates that close during when the track is hot and a tunnel for access when the gates are closed. The tunnel looks kind of tight, I'm happy to not test the posted height limits. It says our trailers should fit. Yeah we will wait.
We hustle to get the camper leveled and the generator cranked up. For the next three days it will run non-stop to keep the fridge cold and our lights on. We run the a/c but for the most part temps are very nice.
The next morning we are up and on the road after the drivers meeting. We go to Pawnee, take in some sights then hit Stillwater for some parts and pieces at a hardware store. We also gas up all our empty gas cans so we are ready for race day.
Back at the track Manny and Fabguy are unloading their car off the back of the rollback. It was nice carrying one and towing one car. They go out and practice a bit, come in and make some changes then go out again. It's a new build and everyone has realistic expectations about the car. We are all expecting issues as it takes a while to find the weak spots and fix them.
We get our car out and practice. We send three of the four drivers out and have them run a few laps. I'm about to get ready and go out when RacerGuy comes in and says he felt something pop. We get to looking and the adjuster is gone off the alternator. Look a little more and the bolt has broken off in the alternator. So we have a spare motor in the trailer but it is missing the adjuster. Looks like we need the adjuster, the bolt and the alternator. We make a few visits around the paddock to look for parts but none of the other Miata teams have what we need. Youngest goes into the trailer and in a small miracle finds the adjuster laying under the spare motor loose. He and Coach head into Tulsa on a parts run while Manny agrees to put me into their car for a few laps so I can get a feel for the track. I've watched a hundred laps on Youtube but nothing is like actually driving the track. I go out and don't push things too hard. It is a very worn surface with some patches, particularly in the groove of turn two. Manny's car drives a lot different than ours, you can really tell you have more power and grip. Their tires are a lot wider as well as having 30-40 more hp. They have been working on the car all day and just finished taking off the lines where they installed a remote oil filter, they were not Lemons grade and were leaking.
Just before dark Youngest gets the parts on the car. We also install a helmet blower, we are going to try to use the air to defrost the windshield. All reports indicate rain is coming Sunday.
Then it's dinner time. Our friends from Minnesota have brought pure Lemons art down in the form of a Chrysler Magnum wagon powered by a slant 6 that is mid mounted. It is a engineering feat and runs out nicely. Adam the team leader and I have been planning and they are cooking for us for tonight and we are cooking for them Saturday night. They show us up by putting on a feed with steaks and salad. I'm feeling bad about the fact we are serving hamburgers, coleslaw and potato salad the next night. It was great.
Saturday morning dawns and we are up and moving around. I give up waiting on a shower as the line is too long inside and try the outdoor shower. It has no roof, just walls. It was ok. The next morning I tried it again and it was freezing, no hot water!
I skip breakfast and get ready to get in the car. I want to get on the grid early as I still am not feeling great about the track. The laps in Manny's car did not give me much to make me feel really attuned to the track as I was learning both the car and the track at the same time. I want all the practice laps I can get in our car. The line up is me, Youngest, Coach and then RacerGuy bringing up the finish for the day. FabGuy is gridded about ten cars behind us and he is under team orders to take it easy to start the race.
We get out and start doing pace laps. Soon enough it's green and the race is on. A few laps in Fabguy blasts by me. So much for taking it easy. Going into turn 2 I see a car off track. I mean he's not a little off the racing surface, he's 150 feet off the corner and just about in the tree line. I wonder what happened there. I am starting to get the hang of the track and pick up some speed. Then I mess up early on and miss the line completely going into turn 9 from 8 and run off the track. I fire the car back up and quickly exit and head to the penalty box.
"what happened?'
"I missed the line and ran out of asphalt and talent all about the same time"
The judge kind of laughs, "keep it on the track" and sends me back out. Youngest has made it to penalty and looks the car over from my adventure in the dirt and grass and gives the go ahead. If you are going to mess up do it right at the entrance to pit road, it really cuts down your time off track!
I run clean the rest of the stint. I tiptoe around the corner I went off but run hard the rest of the track without pushing so hard I get off again. Then Youngest, then Coach. We are having one of the best days we have ever had at the track. Besides my adventure off track no one else has messed up. Our stops are clean and quick. Our times top to bottom are very similar and consistent. Something strange is happening. We are in the top 15 overall and since we managed to get put in B class we are doing very well. Only 50 cars at Hallett this weekend, the smallest Lemons field we have ever competed against.
Fabguy pulls off to go to the gas pumps. We are fueling on pit road but they are going to just fuel at the pumps this race. They aren't planning on winning anything so why go to all the trouble of getting all your gear on and doing hot pit stops? Fabguy comes off a little hot and the officials come over to tell them they were over the ten mph paddock limit. Manyy drives the car up to the penalty and Fabguy comes up and they are told they are good to go. Later Manny gets off the track and goes to penalty. They start in on him not serving the penalty for going too fast in the pits. "we served that penalty" The judge goes off "do you really want to argue about this" Later when they realize the team was right and the previous judge had not marked it off the offenders list before going on break. In a first the judge apologizes to them.
With about two hours left in the day their Miata is towed off. The engine is super hot and will not crank. All signs look bad. Later it cools off and will crank, but cranks with ease, signs of a engine that has lost all compression. Their weekend is done and Fabguy heads out to get a headstart on getting to work early Monday. The rest of us will pull an all nighter after the race Sunday.
I start doing the math and realize it's going to be very tight. We make our calcuations based on a normal 7 hour race day. Today is a 7.5 hour day which is a bit longer than normal when racing Lemons. I figured out the stints and got it wrong. We realize our mistake and run Coach a bit longer before we put in RacerGuy. It's going to come right down to the limit of our fuel mileage. We start planning dinner and cleaning up the paddock with about ten minutes to go when all the sudden we realize the car is not out there. We run to the pumps and find Racerguy there. He ran out and limped the car to the pumps but could not get all the way there. By the time we get the car pushed around to get fuel the race is over for the day. I feel like a total idiot, I could have ran another five minutes easily in the car in the morning and not had this problem.
But the good news is that somehow even after I went off the track and and then we ran out of gas was that we were still very good on the day. We had enough of a lead on the car behind us in Class B that we still had a 7 lap lead even after running out of gas. Even better our paddock mates in the Chrysler are putting a shellacking on Class C as well. Their Magnum wagon is running a Richard Petty scheme, they all have uniforms and the requisite trademark Petty cowboy hat and STP logos, only this time it means "Slow Through Paddock" signs and all. They actually shouted this out when doing the morning driving meeting when they were going over the rules. "STP, Slow through Paddock!" every time the officials discussed that rule in the drivers meeting.
We put everything away, rain is moving in. We are in shock about how well everything is going. Surely we will find a way to loose this race tomorrow. Will other cars be faster in the rain? Will we shoot ourselves in the foot and have poor driving and get multiple black flags? Will something break on the car which has been running great all day long? And who the heck is this Coach guy? All that and more when we wrap up this in the next part of this story. Stay tuned!
2024.05.21 22:40 choppyfireballs DCMWSP650y2 -- FlexVolt Self Propelled Mower Initial Thoughts / Mini Review.
Intro: As I alluded to over the weekend, I ordered & got in my FV SP mower, though I got it a day early, and decided to mow the lawn yesterday to test it out. I'm coming from the non self propelled version of the Gen 2 mower, which was a bit anemic, but got the job done for 3.5 seasons. My caveats here are that I haven't used a gas mower in 20 years, and I've never used a self propelled mower in my life, so I have nothing to compapre against here.
Mowinig Performance:
Overall the mower is really powerful, I mowed most of the lawn bagging, some of it side discharging and some of it mulching. The bagging performance was really good, compared to the Gen 2 mower. It was consistently filling the bag to around 90% full whereas the gen2 was filling it to about 20 or 30% which was annoying. This allowed me to mow almost the hole lawn bagging, which I never realistically would have done on my gen2. The mulching performance was pretty good as well. Sure it left clippings on the lawn, however the grass was wet, and the patch I set up last week to test this by not mowing it was almost 8 inches tall. So this was a bit of a torture test. The mower didn't bog down, nor did it seem really to care that I was asking it to chew through a bunch of stuff. I was even able to cold start the mower while it was in the grass, something I wouldn't have been able to do with my gen 2. The rear - side discharge capability was okay it didn't seem to clog as much as the gen2's side discharge would. The clippings were consistently spread across the lawn, and wasn't patchy as it was coming out.
Consistently filled about 90% of the bag before needing emptying.
Some of this was side discharged, and it was spread well enough that you can't even tell.
The mulching patch I used as a stress test. Almost all of this was 4/5 load with some dips to 5 but no bogging down.
Runtime & discharge:
Overall I would say that while I'm not impressed by the runtime, I'm not disappointed, which is really what matters. I went through one worn and two relatively new DCB609s and one full dcb612 which is roughly the same amount of power -- about is 20v equivalent 36 AH, or 12 AH at 60v accounting for battery wear on my older batteries -- as I would have gone through on my Gen2. The difference is that it went through them faster. This mow would have taken me about 2 and a half hours to do with the gen 2 because I would have had to go over the back yard twice. It's really thick and in need of dethatching, plus I noticed halfway through the mow that I wasn't mowing at the same level as I usually do because I misread the height gauge. All in all I went through all of that battery in about 1 hour 40 while mowing wet grass at a lower setting than my gen2 would have been able to do, so overall it's okay. Only subsequennt mows where I'm not trying to torture the mower will really tell. But I'll happily trade additional battery burn for saving an hour in these circumstances.
Unlike the gen 2 though, when the mower cuts out due to the battery, it's not going again. My batteries still ran the string trimmer after the mower refused to use them anymore, so I think the mower just refuses to run when the voltage coming from the battery gets too low. Both of my DCB609s stopped powering the mower with what I guess to be about 10% remaining. Just a thing I noticed. This mower is asking a lot out of its batteries and overall I'm pretty happy how it used them. The batteries weren't even warm when I took them out and that's with the mower operating at over the 3/5's load bar almost the entire time.
Ease of use:
There are some things that I noticed remain true from Project For Alls review of the 20v mower. (Go check it out on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h\_dU8CoTXDw&t=5s) I did agree that the thumb paddles were slightly awkward, though nothing I'm sure I can't get used to. They're very light action so I'm sure part of it was pushing more firmly on them than I needed to. I can't see how they'd be worse than EGO's SP buttons, they seem like they'd be about the same to me, it really didn't take much effort to depress them. I did also experience the thing he did as well where the drive wheels take a second to disengage so it's hard to back it up, however it's less than half a second on my mower so I'm sure some of that is just me needing to get used to using it. I wouldn't categorize this as a real complaint from my side, just a thing I noted. The main complaint I have about the mower is that it's very readr heavy to the front can bounce a bit more than you'd otherwise like, even more than the gen2. This also has a fun side effect of making the mower very wheelie happy, which is just another thing to get used to, again not really a problem, you just don't want to be pushing downward on the bar when you engage the self drive. One random thing to note, my power button has a cracked plastic retaining latch so if I push to the side, it won't properly reset, I'll probably just fix it I don't think that requires a fully warranty service. I'll probably just 3d print something. It's honestly probably a shipping defect because of how the mower is packaged things could it that area. Am I disappointed, yes, do I _really_ care. No. It's not worth a whole new mowever over a button that still ultimately works. I might tweet them just to let them know, but it's honestly no big deal.
I'm actually not sure if it will fit a 615, however if anyone has one, and can measure the tip of the terminal to the back of the battery I can probably check when I get back home tomorrow. The battery doesn't sit all the way in, so i think the far side of the terminal to the back of the battery is the measurement I need and I didn't see that online.
You can absolutely stow a spare battery with you so that you don't have to go to the garage to get another one. :p
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TL;DR:
The mower has oodles and oodles of power, if you have ever used the full FlexVolt 60v Circular saw, it's that feeling that I'm talking about. It just doesn't care about load. It takes a lot to bog this mower down. Is it an EGO? No. Is it class leading? I'm not sure. It is however a good fit for me because I have FV batteries already from my woodworking tools. So overall I'm happy with this. I would recommend this mower for anyone with a bunch of FV like I do. (I have about 21AH at 60v worth of FV batteries) I'm happy with it, and it saved me about an hour of mowing overmy gen 2. As I said in the intro, I've not used a gas mower, nor ever used a self propelled so I don't have anything to compare this to. What I can say is my lawn is really thick so I was able to validate that this mower has "get up and go" power, and I overall liked the self propel functionality, and that's all that really matters right? It doesn't have to be the literal best to be good. I enjoyed using it, it saved me time, and that's what mattered. I'm happy with it and would recommend it.
Edit: Reddit claimed my first post never posted, and was consistently giving me issues with the post. (I then found out through notifications it went up.) I have deleted the original, sorry for any of you that are seeing a duplicate of this. This one is newer and more thorough, so I'm leaving this one up. I deleted the original.
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Mowinig Performance:
Overall the mower is really powerful, I mowed most of the lawn bagging, some of it side discharging and some of it mulching. The bagging performance was really good, compared to the Gen 2 mower. It was consistently filling the bag to around 90% full whereas the gen2 was filling it to about 20 or 30% which was annoying. This allowed me to mow almost the hole lawn bagging, which I never realistically would have done on my gen2. The mulching performance was pretty good as well. Sure it left clippings on the lawn, however the grass was wet, and the patch I set up last week to test this by not mowing it was almost 8 inches tall. So this was a bit of a torture test. The mower didn't bog down, nor did it seem really to care that I was asking it to chew through a bunch of stuff. I was even able to cold start the mower while it was in the grass, something I wouldn't have been able to do with my gen 2. The rear - side discharge capability was okay it didn't seem to clog as much as the gen2's side discharge would. The clippings were consistently spread across the lawn, and wasn't patchy as it was coming out.
Consistently filled about 90% of the bag before needing emptying.
Some of this was side discharged, and it was spread well enough that you can't even tell.
The mulching patch I used as a stress test. Almost all of this was 4/5 load with some dips to 5 but no bogging down.
Runtime & discharge:
Overall I would say that while I'm not impressed by the runtime, I'm not disappointed, which is really what matters. I went through one worn and two relatively new DCB609s and one full dcb612 which is roughly the same amount of power -- about is 20v equivalent 36 AH, or 12 AH at 60v accounting for battery wear on my older batteries -- as I would have gone through on my Gen2. The difference is that it went through them faster. This mow would have taken me about 2 and a half hours to do with the gen 2 because I would have had to go over the back yard twice. It's really thick and in need of dethatching, plus I noticed halfway through the mow that I wasn't mowing at the same level as I usually do because I misread the height gauge. All in all I went through all of that battery in about 1 hour 40 while mowing wet grass at a lower setting than my gen2 would have been able to do, so overall it's okay. Only subsequennt mows where I'm not trying to torture the mower will really tell. But I'll happily trade additional battery burn for saving an hour in these circumstances.
Unlike the gen 2 though, when the mower cuts out due to the battery, it's not going again. My batteries still ran the string trimmer after the mower refused to use them anymore, so I think the mower just refuses to run when the voltage coming from the battery gets too low. Both of my DCB609s stopped powering the mower with what I guess to be about 10% remaining. Just a thing I noticed. This mower is asking a lot out of its batteries and overall I'm pretty happy how it used them. The batteries weren't even warm when I took them out and that's with the mower operating at over the 3/5's load bar almost the entire time.
Ease of use:
There are some things that I noticed remain true from Project For Alls review of the 20v mower. (Go check it out on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h\_dU8CoTXDw&t=5s) I did agree that the thumb paddles were slightly awkward, though nothing I'm sure I can't get used to. They're very light action so I'm sure part of it was pushing more firmly on them than I needed to. I can't see how they'd be worse than EGO's SP buttons, they seem like they'd be about the same to me, it really didn't take much effort to depress them. I did also experience the thing he did as well where the drive wheels take a second to disengage so it's hard to back it up, however it's less than half a second on my mower so I'm sure some of that is just me needing to get used to using it. I wouldn't categorize this as a real complaint from my side, just a thing I noted. The main complaint I have about the mower is that it's very readr heavy to the front can bounce a bit more than you'd otherwise like, even more than the gen2. This also has a fun side effect of making the mower very wheelie happy, which is just another thing to get used to, again not really a problem, you just don't want to be pushing downward on the bar when you engage the self drive. One random thing to note, my power button has a cracked plastic retaining latch so if I push to the side, it won't properly reset, I'll probably just fix it I don't think that requires a fully warranty service. I'll probably just 3d print something. It's honestly probably a shipping defect because of how the mower is packaged things could it that area. Am I disappointed, yes, do I _really_ care. No. It's not worth a whole new mowever over a button that still ultimately works. I might tweet them just to let them know, but it's honestly no big deal.
I'm actually not sure if it will fit a 615, however if anyone has one, and can measure the tip of the terminal to the back of the battery I can probably check when I get back home tomorrow. The battery doesn't sit all the way in, so i think the far side of the terminal to the back of the battery is the measurement I need and I didn't see that online.
You can absolutely stow a spare battery with you so that you don't have to go to the garage to get another one. :p
https://preview.redd.it/3yh8fasqbu1d1.jpg?width=4000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=48c2a4ad24942a9be25654f23eaf2b3893882bbf
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TL;DR:
The mower has oodles and oodles of power, if you have ever used the full FlexVolt 60v Circular saw, it's that feeling that I'm talking about. It just doesn't care about load. It takes a lot to bog this mower down. Is it an EGO? No. Is it class leading? I'm not sure. It is however a good fit for me because I have FV batteries already from my woodworking tools. So overall I'm happy with this. I would recommend this mower for anyone with a bunch of FV like I do. (I have about 21AH at 60v worth of FV batteries) I'm happy with it, and it saved me about an hour of mowing overmy gen 2. As I said in the intro, I've not used a gas mower, nor ever used a self propelled so I don't have anything to compare this to. What I can say is my lawn is really thick so I was able to validate that this mower has "get up and go" power, and I overall liked the self propel functionality, and that's all that really matters right? It doesn't have to be the literal best to be good. I enjoyed using it, it saved me time, and that's what mattered. I'm happy with it and would recommend it.
Edit: Reddit claimed my first post never posted, and was consistently giving me issues with the post. (I then found out through notifications it went up.) I have deleted the original, sorry for any of you that are seeing a duplicate of this. This one is newer and more thorough, so I'm leaving this one up. I deleted the original.
2024.05.21 21:06 CampingWorld What Are The Best RV Trips for Beginners?
There’s a lot to learn when you’re new to RVing. After purchasing your RV and equipping it with the right gear, the last thing you want is to feel overwhelmed trying to select where to camp. So we asked the question: what are the best RV trips for beginners?
Of course, we have our own opinions, but we wanted to see what the RV community felt. We asked experienced RVers which destinations or campgrounds they would recommend for beginners. With over 150 replies, here are the top five answers:
Because we don’t know where home is for you, we organized this list of the best RV trips for beginners and organized them by region.
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Of course, we have our own opinions, but we wanted to see what the RV community felt. We asked experienced RVers which destinations or campgrounds they would recommend for beginners. With over 150 replies, here are the top five answers:
- Somewhere close to home
- State parks
- Good Sam Campgrounds
- Your backyard
- National parks
Why Stay Close to Home on Your First RV Trip as a Beginner?
The overwhelming majority of experienced RVers recommended sticking to somewhere close to home as a beginner. Their reasons were practical:- You know where to go (home or familiar stores) if you forget supplies.
- You’re not far from your community if you need help.
- If something breaks down, towing your RV back to your house won't take long or cost too much.
- You do less driving and more time getting familiar with your RV.
- You won’t hurt your wallet on gas expenses if you overpack (which most first-timers do!)
Which Locations Make For The Best RV Trips for Beginners?
We collected specific recommendations for those who want to venture out while staying close to home. These came directly from experienced RVers nationwide who were willing to share their favorite destinations for RV newbies.Because we don’t know where home is for you, we organized this list of the best RV trips for beginners and organized them by region.
The Best RV Trips for Beginners in the Northeast
Bayley’s Camping Resort – Scarborough, Maine
Park Features:- 512 full hookup sites
- 75’ pull-thru sites
- 44’ back-in sites
- Weekly entertainment schedule
- Recreation facilities
- Pools, restaurants, camp stores, and an arcade
Kennebec River Campground – The Forks, Maine
Park Features:- Six secluded RV sites with electric hookups
- Full restaurant and brewery with deck seating
- Swimming pool and hot tub
- Bathhouse with hot, running water
- Easy access to the Kennebec River
- Base camp for whitewater rafting, snowmobiling, and other Maine adventures
Gettysburg Battlefield RV Resort – Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Park Features:- 250 RV sites
- 60’ maximum RV length
- Battlefield reenactment grounds, Olympic swimming pool, and stocked fishing pond
- Game room, general store, and ice cream parlor
- Canoe, kayak, and paddle boat rentals
- Themed activities, nature trail, and laundry facilities
Quechee / Pine Valley – Hartford, Vermont
Park Features:- Full hookup RV sites (30 and 50 amp service)
- 85’ maximum RV length
- Off-leash dog park and activity field
- Bike, canoe, and banana bike rentals
- Heating swimming pool (open 5/27 to 9/5)
- Saturday hay rides, playground adventures, and family fishing at the pond
Cherrystone Campground – Cape Charles, Virginia
Park Features:- Open seasonally from 4/1 to 10/31
- 181 full hookup 30 amp sites (87 wateelectric only 30 amp sites)
- 121 full hookup 50 amp sites
- Private beach, beach entry pool, and two Olympic-sized pools
- Lazy river, mini golf course, and four fishing piers
- Daily shuttle service into Downtown Cape Charles
Holiday Trav-L-Park – Virginia Beach, Virginia
Why They Recommended: “The place is pretty big (but tight, please know HOW to drive). It has seven pools, a bar, a restaurant, laundry, concerts, and a little trolley that will take you to the beach for even more entertainment.”Park Features:
- 700 RV sites (full hookup and wateelectric only)
- Wooded, partly shaded, or open site locations
- Maximum RV length varies by site type
- On-site laundromat, Safari Cafe, and eight tiled comfort stations
- Trolley from the cafe to the beach and beyond
- Dog park, bike path, and convenience store
Virginia Beach Holiday – Virginia Beach, Virginia
Why They Recommended: “They just put in a lazy river and a brand new pool. It’s state-of-the-art!”Park Features:
- Full hookup sites with 50, 30, and 20 amp compatibility
- 45’ maximum RV length
- Two heated pools, a lazy river, and a splash pad
- Trolley stop for exploring the nearby Virginia Beach waterfront
- Community bonfire, dog park, and electric vehicle charging station
- Bicycle, golf cart, and pedal cart rentals
New River Gorge Campground – Lansing, West Virginia
Park Features:- Full hookup RV sites (30 and 50 amp)
- Views of ponds, sunsets, and nightly firefly displays (seasonally)
- Catch-and-release fishing
- Hiking and biking trails, swimming, and kayaking nearby
- Nearby rock climbing, rafting, and horseback riding
The Best RV Trips for Beginners in the Southeast
Wind Creek State Park – Alexander City, Alabama
Park Features:- 586 campsites with wateelectric hookups
- 157 waterfront campsites and 268 full hookup sites with sewer
- Two laundry facilities at the marina and a bathhouse
- Archery range, fishing, and mini golf course
- Boat rentals, horseback rides, and zipline canopy tours
- Sunday services, swimming area, and outdoor pavilions
Everglades Isle – Everglades City, Florida
Park Features:- 59 full hookup RV sites (30 and 50 amp)
- Concrete pads (waterfront and inland) with daily trash service
- Clubhouse laundry facilities and complimentary Wi-Fi
- Luxury clubhouse with drinks, food, billiards, movies, and more
- Fitness center, office space, and veranda seating
- Lounge area, salon, and spa
Orlando / Kissimmee – Kissimmee, Florida
Why They Recommended: “Orlando has the best prices all year round! It’s in close proximity to Universal Studios, Disney, Disney Springs, lots of attractions, several grocery stores, and restaurants. Target even ships deliveries there.”Park Features:
- Full hookup RV sites with 134’ maximum RV length (30 and 50 amp)
- Bike rentals, mini pocket park, and access to the public bus service
- Dog park, outdoor pavilion, and fitness center
- Heated swimming pool, hot tub, and sauna (open year-round)
- Electric vehicle charging station and taxi service
- Jump pad and playground for the kids
Fisheating Creek Outpost – Palmdale, Florida
Why They Recommended: “The lots have much more space than most parks. You are not three feet from your neighbor.”Park Features:
- 18,000+ acre wildlife management area
- 48 full hookup RV sites (5 of which are ADA-accessible)
- The swimming area at Depot Lake
- Large pond with two islands near the Camp Store
- Canoe rentals and Riverside Cafe (open seasonally)
- Large screened recreation area with central bathhouse
Big Lagoon State Park – Pensacola, Florida
Park Features:- ~75 campsites (some RV or tent, some tent-only, some RV-only)
- 40’ maximum RV length
- Swimming, boating, fishing, and paddling
- Biking, stargazing, and geocaching
- Access to the Florida Circumnavigational Saltwater Paddling Trail
- Boat launch, playground, and amphitheater
Jetty Park Campground – Port Canaveral, Florida
Park Features:- 358 total sites (variety of water-only and wateelectric hookups)
- Bathhouses and communal fire pits.
- Views of rocket launches from Canaveral Air Force Station
- Shuffleboard courts and horseshoe pits
- Daily arrivals and departures of cruise ships and submarines
- Camp store and nearby fishing pier
Smith Ridge Campground – Campbellsville, Kentucky
Park Features:- 80 campsites (62 with water and electric hookups)
- Flush toilets, showers, fire rings, and potable water
- Kid’s playground and easy access to miles of hiking trails
- Frisbee golf course, boat ramp, and swimming beach
- Fishing pier, marina, and picnic areas
Mountain Stream RV Park – Marion, North Carolina
Park Features:- 44 full hookup sites (30 and 50 amp)
- 45’ maximum RV length
- Access to Buck Creek along two edges of the campground
- Five miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway
- Dog park, kid’s playground, and outdoor pavilion
- Camp store and bathhouse with showers and toilets
North Myrtle Beach RV Resort – Little River, South Carolina
Park Features:- Oversized full hookup sites and a fully-stocked camp store
- Views of the nearby Intracoastal Waterway
- Swimming pool with a slide and splash pad for the kids
- 60-slip boat dock with observation deck
- Live music every weekend during the summer
- Food and drinks on the water at the Tiki Bar and Grill
Myrtle Beach State Park – Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Park Features:- 140 standard water and electric campsites
- 138 full hookup sites
- All sites are located about 300 yards from the beach
- 30-40’ maximum RV length
- Beach access for pets and bikes is restricted to certain time periods (see site for more info)
- Nearby access to birding, fishing, swimming, hiking, biking, horseback riding, and more
PirateLand Family Camping Resort – Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Park Features:- 748 full hookup sites
- Access to free Wi-Fi and daily trash pickup at each site
- Gated entrance with 24/7 patrol crew
- Eight climate-controlled bathhouses with toilets and showers
- Fully stocked camp store, outdoor chapel, and laundry facility
- On-site water park with Olympic swimming pool, lazy river, and more
Ocean Lakes Family Campground – Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Park Features:- 859 full hookup sites with free Wi-Fi
- 649 concrete pad sites with 45’ maximum RV length
- 19 total beach accesses
- Three-acre family fun center with game center, mini golf, swimming pool, and more
- Volleyball, shuffleboard, and basketball courts
- Nearby Ocean Lakes Nature Center Discover Lab with more than 10,000 shells and fossils
Anchor Down RV Resort – Dandridge, Tennessee
Park Features:- 170 concrete full hookup sites
- All sites at least 50’ long by 18’ wide (sites differ by type and location)
- Basketball, gaga ball, pickleball, and volleyball courts
- Boat, jet ski, and golf cart rentals
- Leash-free pet park, beach area, and campground cafe
- Saltwater kiddie pool and large pool with waterslide (open Memorial Day to Labor Day)
Cherokee Dam Campground – Jefferson City, Tennessee
Park Features:- 44 total sites (39 with water and electric)
- Views of the lake and mountains from nearly every site
- Sites require a two-night minimum stay
- The use of a water pressure regulator is highly recommended
- Nearby access to swimming and birdwatching
- Large public boat ramp nearby
Melton Hill Dam Campground – Lenoir City, Tennessee
Park Features:- 61 total sites (35 with water and electric)
- Sites require a two-night minimum stay
- Two bathhouses with showers and flush toilets
- Designated swimming area
- Canoe and boat ramp access
- Free dump station access
Camp Margaritaville RV Resort and Lodge – Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
Park Features:- Full hookup concrete campsites
- Complimentary Wi-Fi and cable TV
- Nearby Fin City Entertainment Center with arcade, bowling, billiards, and more
- Nearby pool recreation area with water slides, lazy river, and kid zone
- Pet park, camp store, and kid’s playground
- Live entertainment, breakfast buffet, and barestaurant
Little Arrow Outdoor Resort – Townsend, Tennessee
Park Features:- Luxury and standard full hookup RV sites
- Luxury sites with outdoor sink and cabana
- Standard sites with paved patios and fire rings
- 24/7 coffee lounge with playroom and movie/book exchange
- Zero-entry pool with grottos, hot tub, and splash pad
- 1-2 miles of quiet, peaceful hiking trails
The Best RV Trips for Beginners in the Midwest
Sycamore Springs Park – English, Indiana
Park Features:- 30 and 50-amp sites with a 55’ minimum site length
- Full hookup, wateelectric, and primitive camping available
- Free firewood and fire pits on all sites
- Modern restrooms and shower houses
- Family-friendly camping with no alcohol allowed on the grounds
- Fishing, hiking and picnicking available
Lake Rudolph Campground and RV Resort – Santa Claus, Indiana
Park Features:- Open season 5/1 to 10/31
- 146 full hookup 50-amp sites
- 110 full hookup 30-amp sites
- Gem mining, golf cart rentals, and take-out dining
- Swimming pool, dog park, and water park
- Free shuttle service to the theme park and water park
Grand Haven State Park – Grand Haven, Michigan
Park Features:- 48-acre park with Lake Michigan to the west and the Grand River to the north
- 174 paved campsites
- Steps away from the beach and the river
- Scenic views of the Grand Haven pier and two lighthouses
- Boardwalk along the Grand River for fishing or walking
- Accessible playground, picnic area, and modern restrooms
Otsego Lake State Park – Gaylord, Michigan
Park Features:- 155 campsites (split between the North and South campgrounds)
- Half-mile sandy beach with designated swim area
- Kayak, paddleboard, and canoe rentals for day-use
- Nearby access to the Iron Belle Trail for hiking, biking, and snowmobiling
- Fishing pier and boat launch
- Designated beach area for metal detecting
Itasca State Park – Park Rapids, Minnesota
Park Features:- 223 drive-in campsites in two campgrounds (160 electric-only)
- 60’ maximum RV length
- Seasonal dump station available in the Bear Paw Campground
- Interpretive exhibits and year-round naturalist programs
- Two-hour excursion boat tours of Lake Itasca
- Nearby restaurant and cafe (open seasonally)
Silver Dollar City Campground – Branson, Missouri
Park Features:- Full hookup sites (30 and 50 amp)
- Picnic table and fire ring at each site
- Kid’s playground and swimming pool (open 5/28-9/5)
- Nearby theme park, water park, and dinner cruises
- Clubhouse with supplies and an air-conditioned lounge with Wi-Fi
- Complimentary shuttle service into Silver Dollar City
Lake Mcconaughy State Recreation Area – Brule, Nebraska
Park Features:- Seven developed campgrounds
- Reservable and first-come, first-served campsites
- Reservable beach camping in 17 designated zones
- Reservations required 5/20 to 9/10
- Archery range, swimming, and playground
- Boating, fishing, and hunting
Mt. Gilead Holiday – Mt. Gilead, Ohio
Park Features:- 150 acres of walking trails
- Dog park, playground, and fishing ponds
- Golf driving range
- Zero-entry swimming pool (open 5/26-9/4)
- Golf course rentals, sand volleyball, and ‘The Bonfire Bar’
The Best RV Trips for Beginners in the South
The Woodlands RV Resort – Heber Springs, Arkansas
Park Features:- 71 full hookup sites
- Five minutes from beaches, boat ramps, restaurants, and a golf course
- Easy access to hiking and biking trails
- Swimming pool, playground, and fishing pond
- Bathhouse, laundry room, and dog run coming soon
Sarah’s Seaside RV Oasis – Grand Isle, Louisiana
Why They Recommended: It’s the most laid back!Park Features:
- Full hookup sites (30 and 50 amp)
- Family and pet-friendly
- Walking distance from restaurants, shopping, and bars
- Renowned for nearby world-class fishing and birdwatching
- Seasonal events like holiday decorating contests, seafood boils, movie nights, and more
The Best RV Trips for Beginners in the Southwest
Mather Campground – Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
Park Features:- 327 primitive campsites with fire rings, a cooking grate, and a picnic table
- Flush toilets and drinking water spigots throughout
- Free dump station at Camper Services nearby
- Generators not permitted in Pine Loop (sites 265-319)
- Easy access to a paved walking and biking trail leading to overlooks and the visitor center
Tucson Lazydays – Tucson, Arizona
Park Features:- 360 full hookup sites
- 73’ maximum RV length
- Pet-friendly sites, dog park, and dog wash available
- Two swimming pools, a hot tub, and a sauna (open year-round)
- Mini golf, bike rentals, workout room, and more
Caballo Lake State Park – Caballo, New Mexico
Park Features:- Seven full hookup sites
- 98 water and electric (30 amp) sites
- 10 water and electric (50 amp) sites
- Three boat docks and two boat ramps
- Playgrounds and visitor centers with interactive exhibits for the kids
- Fishing, swimming, hiking, horseback riding, and more
The Best RV Trips for Beginners in the Northwest
Coloma Resort – Coloma, California
Park Features:- 43 full hookup sites
- 45’ maximum RV length
- Sewer hookups are available at off-river sites only
- Calendar of naturalist-led activities available (summer months only)
- Exclusive riverfront access with nearby kayaking, tubing, and rafting
- Swimming pool and children’s playgrounds
- Wireless internet throughout the campground
- Max Height: 13' 6
- Max Weight for 2 Axle vehicles: 12 Tons (24,000 pounds)
- Max Weight for 3 Axle vehicles: 19 Tons (38,000 pounds)
Arrowhead RV Park – Cascade, Idaho
Park Features:- 116 full hookup sites
- Easy access to the Payette River for fishing or paddling
- Shuffleboard and horseshoe pit for family entertainment
- Communal firepit on the edge of the river
- Recreation room with books, board games, and movies
St. Mary / East Glacier – St. Mary, Montana
Why They Recommended: “Beautiful views right from the park!”Park Features:
- 75’ maximum RV length
- 30 and 50-amp sites
- Large hot tub, pool, and sauna (seasonally)
- Kayak rentals and easy access to the Lower St. Mary Lake & River
- Dog kennels and dog walking service (for when you want to explore nearby Glacier National Park)
Cape Blanco State Park – Port Orford, Oregon
Park Features:- 52 electric hookup sites with water
- Easy access to wildlife viewing, fishing, and horse trails
- Beach access and hiking trails
- Flush toilets and hot showers
- Lighthouse and Hughes House for historical tours
Seven Feathers RV Resort – Canyonville, Oregon
Park Features:- 182 full hookup sites
- 60’ maximum pull-thru size
- 55’ maximum back-in size
- Hotel and casino across the street
- Indoor heated pool and hot tub
- Fitness and media centers
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2024.05.21 20:49 fandibabilonia Found in r/peterexplainsthejoke
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2024.05.21 19:28 M0MS_Spagheti 91 degrees & no ac
 | I get heat stroke often and they been putting me in this van with broken ac for the past two weeks if i catch a heat stroke can i do something against my boss because he is constantly neglecting it because of other “important things that come first” they keep putting me in here because i don’t complain but when i do it’s “we have no other vans” m tired of being a good worker then getting ignored welp wish me luck submitted by M0MS_Spagheti to AmazonDSPDrivers [link] [comments] |
2024.05.21 18:39 Mwng99 Thanks to the person that said these were available in farmfoods
 | Seen someone mention that these are available in farmfoods, amazing value. Hadn't been in one for ages as they didn't have the best of reputations and the one close to me closed down. Grabbed two to try and will likely go back for more. submitted by Mwng99 to UKBBQ [link] [comments] |
2024.05.21 18:36 EndParticular9565 Getting my first bike next month, just need a commuter
I commute 80 miles round trip each day so I’m wanting a motorcycle to get better mileage. I don’t care for going fast or racing anywhere, I just want it for riding to and from work M-F and I’ll drive my truck on the weekends. As of now I’m considering a Honda Rebel 300, but I’m curious if it would feel like a struggle since I live in Utah and most of my commute is uphill. Im looking for a bike that can comfortably handle 75mph highway driving each day, and can go at least 2 days (160 miles) before I have to fill up so I’m not at the gas station every morning. What would yall recommend?
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2024.05.21 10:21 WoodenDors Particle System not rendering
Hi all,
I'm working on a model and I've added a particle system to replicate a thatched roof. It looks okay when I'm on object mode (both in solid and render preview modes), but when I render it disappears.
Any ideas of what am I doing wrong?
Also any constructive criticism about the model itself is welcomed too!
Cheers!
https://preview.redd.it/b65i7pwuoq1d1.jpg?width=1920&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=bda4268d0e2970373b4f27cd18b62bda2630e0a0
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I'm working on a model and I've added a particle system to replicate a thatched roof. It looks okay when I'm on object mode (both in solid and render preview modes), but when I render it disappears.
Any ideas of what am I doing wrong?
Also any constructive criticism about the model itself is welcomed too!
Cheers!
https://preview.redd.it/b65i7pwuoq1d1.jpg?width=1920&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=bda4268d0e2970373b4f27cd18b62bda2630e0a0
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2024.05.21 06:10 Tay42033 LAST ONE left to go 6,820 to go🙏imma beast
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2024.05.21 05:02 Potential_Ride2449 I really need this person to pull through T-T
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2024.05.21 03:59 Zealousideal_Put_489 Trying to swap a motor over on a push mower that I acquired that had a hole in the block but is otherwise brand new. Briggs & Stratton Craftsman
Hey everyone! So GF brought home a curb find Craftsman push mower (M110 140cc) that had a Briggs & Stratton motor on it. The sign said "FREE! Replaced Spark Plug, Carburetor, and Gas" so I knew it was gonna be a treat. Had a bunch of oil on one side, the filler neck side, so I assumed they just spilled a bunch.
The mower is in perfect shape otherwise. It looks like it hadn't even been used. And it has a bag!! Which is a huge deal since we (my neighbor and I) use a push mower for the cemetery that we cut.
Upon further inspection, there is a hole in the side of the block.
On a side note -- JB weld an option..? It's kind of like a crack that bulged out.
So my neighbor has a Hyper Tough mower that is ultra garbo but it works and that's really the bar at this point, if it works it's fine, since him and I cut everyone's grass with that, a string trimmer, and a lawn tractor mower.
I quickly discovered it had the same bolt pattern and both have a Briggs & Stratton motor. Other than the actual deck itself they have a few important similarities. The Hyper Tough is a 125 and the one that blew up was a 140.
I would've put the Hyper Tough motor on the Craftsman deck, since the Hyper Tough is falling apart and the deck is starting to rot through. Plus the Craftsman one has a bag and more adjustability.. However the bolts are seized in the motor mounts and one even sheared off, so I'm not even trying to do that anymore.
The big question I have is, are all the smaller displacement vertical shaft Briggs motors the same bolt pattern? Do any OTHER brands share this bolt pattern?
The mower is essentially brand new and other than the motor being cooked I was hoping to find a donor mower or just buy a motor new or refurbished to put on this deck.
I can find two briggs motor push mowers locally for $20 a pop or free, that seem in good shape. One is the same model that my neighbor had that is an exact fit and the other I'm not sure about.
thank you!
TL;DR do briggs and stratton vertical shaft small engines have the same bolt pattern so I can rig a bagging mower that previously had a Briggs 140cc motor on it to make things a little nicer for my community thanks!
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The mower is in perfect shape otherwise. It looks like it hadn't even been used. And it has a bag!! Which is a huge deal since we (my neighbor and I) use a push mower for the cemetery that we cut.
Upon further inspection, there is a hole in the side of the block.
On a side note -- JB weld an option..? It's kind of like a crack that bulged out.
So my neighbor has a Hyper Tough mower that is ultra garbo but it works and that's really the bar at this point, if it works it's fine, since him and I cut everyone's grass with that, a string trimmer, and a lawn tractor mower.
I quickly discovered it had the same bolt pattern and both have a Briggs & Stratton motor. Other than the actual deck itself they have a few important similarities. The Hyper Tough is a 125 and the one that blew up was a 140.
I would've put the Hyper Tough motor on the Craftsman deck, since the Hyper Tough is falling apart and the deck is starting to rot through. Plus the Craftsman one has a bag and more adjustability.. However the bolts are seized in the motor mounts and one even sheared off, so I'm not even trying to do that anymore.
The big question I have is, are all the smaller displacement vertical shaft Briggs motors the same bolt pattern? Do any OTHER brands share this bolt pattern?
The mower is essentially brand new and other than the motor being cooked I was hoping to find a donor mower or just buy a motor new or refurbished to put on this deck.
I can find two briggs motor push mowers locally for $20 a pop or free, that seem in good shape. One is the same model that my neighbor had that is an exact fit and the other I'm not sure about.
thank you!
TL;DR do briggs and stratton vertical shaft small engines have the same bolt pattern so I can rig a bagging mower that previously had a Briggs 140cc motor on it to make things a little nicer for my community thanks!
2024.05.21 02:18 Worst_Artist The Best SEO Plumber Guide From an Industry Expert
 | https://preview.redd.it/14fax0379o1d1.png?width=1920&format=png&auto=webp&s=4b6ca3fdd40489292ac13df11619863b6f9d4696 submitted by Worst_Artist to PlumberSEO [link] [comments] Every month “plumbers near me” is searched up to 850,000 times globally. To thrive, your plumbing business needs to be visible where most potential customers are searching, Google. This guide will provide you with top Plumber SEO tips to enhance your plumbing business’s online visibility. First, what is Plumber SEO? Plumber SEO (Search Engine Optimization) is the practice of affecting local search engine rankings for plumbers. Why You Should Do Plumber SEO Plumber SEO is crucial because it helps your plumbing service appear in search results when potential customers in your target area look for the services you offer. A cool 54% of all clicks go to the top three organic search results. If you’re not effective with SEO you’re invisible organically. Can You Do Plumber SEO Yourself? Yes, you can certainly get started with the basics of Plumber SEO, but advanced SEO, with some elements of Technical SEO, may require a specialist. The most accessible way to stay abreast of updates is through reputable sources like Barry Schwartz and Lily Ray. Learn useful techniques by following experienced Local SEO professionals like Joy Hawkins and Darren Shaw. 1. Optimize Your Google Business ProfileGoogle Local Map PackTo appear in Google’s local search results, including the Map Pack, start with your Google Business Profile (GBP). Claim and Set Up Your Google Profile. If you’re not on the map already, add your business name and category. Choose a primary category such as “Plumber” and you can add more later for more specific services like Gas Installation Service, Drainage Service, or Bathroom Remodeler. Complete Your Profile DetailsReview Darren Shaw’s Whitespark Local Search Ranking Factors to see how you should prioritize your time.If you’re here doing pre-research before you even start a plumbing business take advantage of the knowledge that the keywords in your business name and the proximity to the location you want to rank in are top-ranking factors. Set up your service area and you can choose up to 20 locations, but the guideline is that it must be no longer than a 2-hour drive from where your business is based. 2. Local NAP CitationsMost business directories list your business name, address, and phone number. These listings are known as NAP citations.Local Data AggregatorsYou can either use a data aggregator service like Data Axle and Foursquare to list you on multiple directories.There’s also Whitespark who offer customizable citations and connections to large data aggregators. Get Listed with Free Local DirectoriesYou can also take care of some of the free ones first.Once you’re verified for Google Business Profile you can import your business onto Bing as well with a few clicks. Don’t forget to get listed on Yelp as well since Apple Map searches rely on data from Yelp. Facebook, X (Formerly Twitter), LinkedIn Business and Instagram also allow you to put your address. YellowPages, Better Business Bureau, Nextdoor and Manta are some free ones to get listed on as well. Paid Plumber DirectoriesConsider paid services for citations such as Angi’s List, HomeAdvisor, and your local Chamber of Commerce.Put Your Address on Your SitePlace your address at the bottom of your footer exactly how it’s shown on Google and embed the map to help customers easily access leaving you a review.3. Boost Your ReviewsReviews not only enhance your credibility but also improve your SEO rankings. Here are some effective ways to gather more reviews:
4. Keyword ResearchUnderstanding what potential customers search for helps tailor your website content to meet their needs. Effective keyword research is the foundation of successful SEO.List Your ServicesStart by making a comprehensive list of all the plumbing services you offer. Think about every specific service you provide, no matter how niche.A detailed list might include: Drain unblocking, Burst pipe repair, Drain Cleaning, Toilet installation, Water heater repair, Sewer line inspection and repair. Use Keyword ToolsOnce you have your list of services, the next step is to use keyword research tools to find relevant keywords that potential customers are searching for.Google Keyword Planner Google Keyword Planner Google’s Keyword Planner is an ultimate keyword research tool that’s free and can help you find keywords, helpful insights, and discover new keywords. Enter Your ServicesDiscover New Keywords Google Keyword PlannerInput the list of services you created into the tool. For example, if you offer “drain cleaning” enter this term into the Keyword Planner Discover New Keywords followed by your target city. Analyze Keyword SuggestionsThe tool will generate a list of related keywords, showing their search volumes and competition levels. Look for keywords with a high search volume and low to medium competition. These are the sweet spots that can drive significant traffic to your site.Include Local Geographic ModifiersAdd local modifiers to your keywords to target searches in your service area. For example, “drain cleaning near me” or “emergency plumber [your city].” This helps attract customers who are looking for services in specific locations.Now I’ve found a low competition keyword that’s a longtail keyword (keyword phrase with 3+ words) “24 hour emergency plumber Atlanta”. Check out Keyword Surfer from Matt Diggity to get even more keyword data for free. You can also see the estimated monthly traffic a website domain gets. 5. Website Content & OptimizationPlumber Website ExampleCreate Service Specific PagesBy creating dedicated, optimized pages for each service, you can attract more targeted traffic and convert visitors into customers. These pages not only improve your SEO but also provide valuable information to potential clients, helping them choose your services with confidence.Unique Selling PointsHighlight what makes your service unique. This could be your experience, certifications, special equipment, or customer satisfaction guarantees.Include positive reviews and testimonials from satisfied customers. This builds trust and credibility with potential clients. Contact PageMake it easy for visitors to get in touch with you. Throughout your site link to a contact page. Provide your phone number, email address, and a web form for inquiries with your address shown and your service area. Including a call-to-action (CTA) encourages potential customers to take the next step.Craft Compelling ContentEach service page should clearly describe the service, its benefits, and why customers should choose you. Include certifications, unique selling points, and customer testimonials to build trust.Create engaging and informative content such as blog posts, FAQs, and plumbing tips to attract and retain visitors. Demonstrate your expertise and authority with pictures from job sites and speak from first-hand knowledge. 6. Build a Strong Link ProfileGuest blogging and engaging in community participation are free ways to build high-quality backlinks and establish your authority in the plumbing industry.Identify Target BlogsFind blogs in the plumbing, home improvement, and DIY niches that accept guest posts. Look for blogs with a good reputation and engaged audiences. Use search queries like “plumbing blogs accepting guest posts” or “home improvement write for us.”Reach out to the blog owners with well-crafted pitches. Propose topics that are relevant to their audience and showcase your expertise. Ensure your pitch is concise and highlights the value you can provide to their readers. Write well-researched, informative, and engaging articles. Focus on providing valuable insights and practical advice. Include relevant keywords naturally and ensure the content aligns with the blog’s style and tone. In your author bio, include a brief description of yourself and your plumbing business, along with a link back to your website. Some blogs may also allow you to include a link within the content itself. Ensure these links are relevant and add value to the article. Join Relevant CommunitiesParticipate in forums and online communities related to plumbing, home improvement, and DIY. Websites like Reddit, Quora, and specialized plumbing forums like PlumbingForums.com are great places to start.Offer helpful and knowledgeable answers to questions. Avoid blatant self-promotion and focus on providing genuine value. Share your expertise and build a reputation as a helpful professional. HARO (Help A Reporter Out)HARO connects sources with journalists looking for expert quotes. This can lead to high-quality backlinks from reputable sites.Sign up for a free HARO account as a source. You will receive daily emails with journalist requests categorized by industry. Plumbing-related requests might fall under Home & Garden. Monitor the HARO emails for requests related to plumbing, home maintenance, or small business operations. Respond promptly with concise, informative answers. Highlight your expertise and provide useful insights. When responding, be detailed and professional. Include your full name, title, business name, and a link to your website. Journalists are more likely to use your quotes if they are well-articulated and relevant to their article. Replicate Competitors’ LinksAnalyzing your competitors’ backlinks can help you discover new link-building opportunities.Identify your top competitors by searching for your target keywords in Google. Note the websites that consistently appear at the top of the search results. Use tools like SEMrush or SpyFu to analyze your competitors’ backlink profiles. Enter their domain into the tool to see a list of websites linking to them. Assess the quality of these backlinks by looking at metrics like organic traffic. Focus on high-quality backlinks from reputable sites. Look for backlinks that you can replicate. These might include mentions in articles. Reach out to these websites with a similar pitch to get your site linked as well. Reclaim Lost LinksReclaiming lost links involves identifying and fixing broken or redirected links pointing to your site.Use tools like Ahrefs or Google Search Console to identify broken links pointing to your website. These tools can help you find 404 errors and other issues. Identify links that are redirected to other pages or domains. Ensure that the redirects are still relevant and pointing to the correct pages. Reach out to the webmasters of the sites linking to your broken URLs. Politely ask them to update the link to the correct page. Provide the exact URL to make it easier for them. If you have moved content to a new URL, set up 301 redirects from the old URLs to the new ones. This ensures that any backlinks pointing to the old URL still pass on link equity to the new page. 7. Technical SEO & Website PerformanceTechnical SEO ensures that search engines can find, understand, and index your pages.Plan Your Site StructurePlumber SEO Site Structure ExampleA well-organized site structure helps visitors navigate your website and allows Google to find all your pages. Internal LinksInclude relevant internal links (links on one page to another on your site) throughout pages to help users easily navigate to important pages.Concise URL-friendly SlugSEO Unfriendly URL Slug ExampleWhen making slugs for URLs (characters at the end of the URL, shown above) make sure they’re short and to the point. It’s recommended to be under 70 characters total, that’s including the entire URL. However, it’s important to note that Google is known to truncate URLs depending on devices. For instance, notice the cut-offs in the below image. SEO Unfriendly URL Slug Example With Yoast or Rankmath you’ll be able to see how your page will appear in SERPs (Search Engine Results Pages). Write Compelling TitlesYour titles should be engaging and accurately describe the content. Use power words and numbers to make your titles more compelling. For example, “10 Easy Tips for Fixing a Leaky Faucet” or “How to Unclog Any Drain in 5 Simple Steps.”Aim to keep your titles 50 to 55 characters (580px length to be exact, which free meta length checkers can help you with) to ensure they are fully displayed in SERPs and not cut off. For a blog post on drain cleaning, a compelling title could be: “How to Clean a Clogged Drain: 7 Effective Methods” Google is known to automatically change the title of your page in search results if it doesn’t match relevance. Follow best title practices to influence the result. Keep the Meta Descriptions ConciseClearly summarize what the page is about. Include the most important points that users should know before clicking. For a drain cleaning service page, you might write: “Get expert drain cleaning services in [City]. Our plumbers are available 24/7 to handle any blockage. Call [number] for a free quote.”Try to keep your meta descriptions concise and within the 160-character limit (920 pixels to be precise) to ensure the full text is visible. Include your phone number in the meta description as this is clickable on mobile. Use Clear Headings and SubheadingsHeading Tag Structure ExampleOrganize your content with clear headings (H1, H2, H3) and subheadings. This not only improves readability but also helps search engines understand the structure of your content. Break down information into bullet points and numbered lists where appropriate. This makes your content more scannable and user-friendly. Key Pages to MakeHome Page, About Us, Contact UsService Pages Service Locations (Be careful on this one and follow Google’s guidelines on Doorways) Service Location City Page Blogs for Informational Articles and How-To’s Create and Upload Your SitemapInstall a Plugin like Yoast or Rankmath to give you some useful SEO tools and create a sitemap to submit to Google and Bing.Use HTTPSHTTPS is a secure way for visitors to access web pages. Check if your website uses HTTPS by looking for a lock icon in the browser’s search bar.Monitor Your SEO HealthRegularly monitor your website’s SEO health using tools like Google Search Console. These tools can help you identify and fix common SEO issues. Key metrics to track include organic traffic, keyword performance, and site health score.Responsive DesignResponsive design refers to a web design approach that makes web pages render well on a variety of devices and window or screen sizes. It ensures that your website looks and functions correctly on desktops, tablets, and smartphones.Optimize ImagesLarge images can slow down your website, leading to a poor user experience, especially on mobile devices with slower internet connections. Optimizing images ensures faster loading times, which can improve both user experience and SEO.Use a site like TinyJPG to compress images for free. Simple LayoutA simple, uncluttered layout improves user experience by making it easier for visitors to navigate your site and find the information they need. It also ensures that your site loads faster, as there are fewer elements to load. You can find highly optimized plumber templates that you can use with WordPress.Click-to-Call ButtonsClick-to-call buttons are crucial for mobile users, allowing them to contact your business with a single tap. This convenience can increase conversion rates and improve customer satisfaction.Advanced Technical SEOIf you’re savvy on the technical side you can use free diagnostic tools like webpagetest and Google’s PageSpeed Insights to get more details on how to improve your loading speed and other technical optimizations.Another step is installing and configuring a free caching plugin like WP Super Cache. BreadcrumbsYou can use breadcrumbs to help Google understand the hierarchy of your site and may help users on their journey through your site.Local SEO SchemaAdd Plumber schema to important pages like the home page, contact, and service pages. You can use Schemantra to create the code to place on your site for free.8. SEO Content MarketingCreating valuable content can attract traffic and customers from organic search.Topic Keyword ResearchFinding the right topics to write about is crucial for attracting organic traffic.Begin with broad keywords related to plumbing, such as “leak repair,” “drain cleaning,” or “water heater maintenance.” Enter these into keyword research tools like Ahrefs Keywords Explorer, Google Keyword Planner, or SEMrush. Use these tools to find related keywords and phrases that people are searching for. Look for questions and long-tail keywords (phrases with three or more words) that indicate specific user intents. Instead of just “drain cleaning,” look for “how to clean a clogged drain” or “best drain cleaning services in [city].” Evaluate the search volume and competition level for each keyword. Ideally, seek keywords with high search volume but low to medium competition. This increases the chances of ranking well without facing too much competition. When reviewing these keywords go after transactional keywords as these will typically bring you more conversions. “Emergency plumber near me” is a transactional keyword because it has a higher likelihood of the potential customer seeking service. Compare this to an information keyword such as, “What’s the history of plumbing?”. Analyze the search engine results pages (SERPs) for your target keywords to see what type of content is ranking. Look for featured snippets, people also ask boxes, and top-ranking articles to understand the type of content Google favors. Keep in mind that when using standard browser settings you’ll see personalized results. You can use tools like AnswerThePublic for free to find more of what people are asking about a given topic. For Blogs Use Questions and Informational KeywordsBlogs focus on questions and informational keywords, such as “how-to” guides, tutorials, and tips. Good content written on this tends to attract more engagement and backlinks.Publish Optimized Blog PostsAnalyze the top-ranking pages for your target keywords to understand the user intent behind the searches. Are people looking for how-to guides, detailed articles, or quick answers? Align your content with what users intend to find.Ensure your content fully addresses the search query. If users are looking for a guide on fixing a leaky faucet, provide a step-by-step tutorial with images, videos, and troubleshooting tips. Include Images and Videos Use relevant images, infographics, and videos to enhance your content. Visual elements can help explain complex topics and keep readers engaged. Having an embedded YouTube video with a person speaking on the topic or pointing out common plumbing parts can set you apart from many competitors. 9. Promote Your ContentShare your blog posts on social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram. Tailor your posts to each platform’s audience and use engaging visuals and descriptions to attract attention.Participate in relevant Facebook groups, LinkedIn groups, and online communities related to plumbing and home improvement. Share your content when appropriate if it adds value to the discussion. 10. Tracking SEO ProgressTracking your SEO efforts is essential to understanding what’s working and what needs improvement.Google Business Profile PerformanceMonitoring your Google Business Profile (GBP) performance is crucial for understanding how well your business is performing in local search results.Check Profile PerformanceLog into your Google account and search for your business name. This should bring up your Google Business Profile. Click on the “See profile performance” button to access detailed metrics about how your profile is performing.GBP MetricsViews: The number of times your business profile has been viewed. This gives you an idea of how visible your business is in local searches.Search Queries: The specific queries that led users to your business profile. This helps you understand what terms potential customers are using to find your business. Customer Actions: This includes actions like visits to your website, requests for directions, calls to your business, and bookings. Tracking these actions helps you understand how effective your profile is at converting views into interactions. Photo Views: The number of times your business photos have been viewed. High-quality photos can attract more attention and engagement. Search Console MetricsThis report provides an overview of your site’s performance in Google Search.Total Clicks: The number of times users clicked on your site in search results. Total Impressions: The number of times your site appeared in search results. Average Click-Through Rate (CTR): The ratio of clicks to impressions, showing how effective your site is at attracting clicks. Average Position: Your site’s average ranking position for the tracked queries. Search Queries: This section shows the specific queries that users are entering to find your site. Analyze which keywords are driving the most traffic and consider creating more content around those terms. Pages: Identify which pages on your site are performing best in search. This can help you understand what type of content resonates most with your audience. Devices: Understand how users are accessing your site (desktop, mobile, tablet). This helps you ensure your site is optimized for all devices, most importantly mobile. Optimize Based on InsightsUse the data from GSC to optimize your site’s SEO strategy. If you notice that certain pages have a high number of impressions but a low CTR, consider updating the meta descriptions and title tags to be more compelling.If specific keywords are performing well, create supplemental content around those topics to capture additional traffic. |
2024.05.21 02:01 choppy156 does this seem like a good deal? buying my first motorcycle.
 | There are a few cracks and scrapes on the fairings and owner says it rattles a bit when riding is that a big red flag or a easy fix? what do you think? submitted by choppy156 to motorcycles [link] [comments] https://preview.redd.it/ky62wtyb7o1d1.jpg?width=1118&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4660eba3279be3d5298a53495a172e98fc58fc51 |
2024.05.21 01:40 choppy156 does this seem like a good deal? buying my first motorcycle.
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2024.05.21 01:27 Archangelus87 [WTS] Burris RT6 1-6x. MecGar EAA Witness/CZ75 mags. MCX DUO Trigger. TLR8 AG. AT EX Stock. Magpul G2 MBUS. Aero AR10 CH. Inconel Gas Tub. HK MR556/416 MLOK Handguard. UTG Foregrip. Custom PSA 5.56 16” Middy PSA with Hanson. Misc Accessories.
Timestamp: https://imgur.com/a/FH11q0A
Burris LPVO RT-6 1-6x24mm with Butler Creek Scope caps pretty much new-$260
Mecgar Tanfoglio EAA Witness Small frame/CZ75 mags-$25 each
Sig Sauer P320 M18/M17 10rd Magazine-$40
CPD 7.62x39 AR magazines-$24
Sig P320 frame/grip module manual safety cut-$30
Sig Sauer MCX Match Duo Trigger-$105
Aero AR10 Breach Charging handle-$60
Magpul MBUS Gen 2 set-$55
Ozark Armaments 45 Degree Offset Backup Sights-$25
UTG ULTRA-SLIM ANGL FOREGRIP MLOK-$15
Magpul XTM Hand Stop Kit Black-$10
Adaptive Tactical Ex Stock-$34
Streamlight TLR-8 AG FLEX-$205
HK MR556/HK416 12.5” Handguard-$160
JBO AR-15 Ambidextrous Safety Selector-$10
AFG MLOK Adapter Rail-$5
V Seven Extreme Environment Inconel Midlength Gas Tube, used, bent, could easily be bent back into working order-$40
PSA 16” 5.56 13” Keymod Mid-length upper with a Hanson Barrel professionally installed. Also comes with a 5 section picitinny rail and 2 QD sling mounts. Pretty much new, fired one 10 mag round to check function.
Price is $255 shipped and insured.
Any questions or request for more pics are welcome.
Shipping & Insurance included for $20+
Payment via Paypal F&F, Cashapp, Zelle, Venmo, or Paypal
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Burris LPVO RT-6 1-6x24mm with Butler Creek Scope caps pretty much new-$260
Mecgar Tanfoglio EAA Witness Small frame/CZ75 mags-$25 each
Sig Sauer P320 M18/M17 10rd Magazine-$40
CPD 7.62x39 AR magazines-$24
Sig P320 frame/grip module manual safety cut-$30
Sig Sauer MCX Match Duo Trigger-$105
Aero AR10 Breach Charging handle-$60
Magpul MBUS Gen 2 set-$55
Ozark Armaments 45 Degree Offset Backup Sights-$25
UTG ULTRA-SLIM ANGL FOREGRIP MLOK-$15
Magpul XTM Hand Stop Kit Black-$10
Adaptive Tactical Ex Stock-$34
Streamlight TLR-8 AG FLEX-$205
HK MR556/HK416 12.5” Handguard-$160
JBO AR-15 Ambidextrous Safety Selector-$10
AFG MLOK Adapter Rail-$5
V Seven Extreme Environment Inconel Midlength Gas Tube, used, bent, could easily be bent back into working order-$40
PSA 16” 5.56 13” Keymod Mid-length upper with a Hanson Barrel professionally installed. Also comes with a 5 section picitinny rail and 2 QD sling mounts. Pretty much new, fired one 10 mag round to check function.
Price is $255 shipped and insured.
Any questions or request for more pics are welcome.
Shipping & Insurance included for $20+
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2024.05.21 01:06 AblePost7537 First-Time HomeBuyer Louisville Kentucky Mortgage Programs
Kentucky First Time Home Buyer Common Questions and Answers:
∘ WHAT KIND OF CREDIT SCORE DO I NEED TO QUALIFY FOR DIFFERENT FIRST TIME HOME BUYER LOANS IN KENTUCKY?
Answer. Most lenders will wants a middle credit score of 640 for KY First Time Home Buyers looking to go no money down. The two most used no money down home loans in Kentucky being USDA Rural Housing and KHC with their down payment assistance will want a 640 middle score on their programs. If you have access to 3.5% down payment, you can go FHA and secure a 30 year fixed rate mortgage with some lenders with a 580 credit score. Even though FHA on paper says they will go down to 500 credit score with at least 10% down payment, you will find it hard to get the loan approved because lenders will create overlays to protect their interest and maintain a good standing with FHA and HUD. Another popular no money down loan is VA. Most VA lenders will want a 620 middle credit score but like FHA, VA on paper says they will go down to a 500 score, but good luck finding a lender for that scenario. A lot of times if your scores are in the high 500’s or low 600’s range, we can do a rapid rescore and get your scores improved within 30 days.∘ DOES IT COSTS ANYTHING TO GET PRE-APPROVED FOR A MORTGAGE LOAN?
Answer: Most lenders will not charge you a fee to get pre-approved, but some lenders may want you to pay for the credit report fee upfront. Typically costs for a tri-merge credit report for a single borrower runs about $50 or less. Maybe higher if more borrowers are included on the loan application.∘ HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO GET APPROVED FOR A MORTGAGE LOAN IN KENTUCKY?
Answer: Typically if you have all your income and asset documents together and submit to the lender, they typically can get you a pre-approval through the Automated Underwriting Systems within 24 hours. They will review credit, income and assets and run it through the different AUS (Automated Underwriting Systems) for the template for your loan pre-approval. Fannie Mae uses DU, or Desktop Underwriting, FHA and VA also use DU, and USDA uses a automated system called GUS. GUS stands for the Guaranteed Underwriting System. If you get an Automated Approval, loan officers will use this for your pre-approval. If you have a bad credit history, high debt to income ratios, or lack of down payment, the AUS will sometimes refer the loan to a manual underwrite, which could result in a longer turn time for your loan pre-approval answer∘ ARE THERE ANY SPECIAL PROGRAMS IN KENTUCKY THAT HELP WITH DOWN PAYMENT OR NO MONEY DOWN LOANS FOR KY FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS?
Answer: There are some programs available to KY First Time Home Buyers that offer zero down financing: KHC, USDA, VA, Fannie Mae Home Possible and HomePath, HUD $100 down and City Grants are all available to Kentucky First Time Home buyers if you qualify for them. Ask your loan officer about these programs∘ WHEN CAN I LOCK IN MY INTEREST RATE TO PROTECT IT FROM GOING UP WHEN I BUY MY FIRST HOME?
Answer: You typically can lock in your mortgage rate and protect it from going up once you have a home picked-out and under contract. You can usually lock in your mortgage rate for free for 90 days, and if you need more time, you can extend the lock in rate for a fee to the lender in case the home buying process is taking a longer time. The longer the term you lock the rate in the future, the higher the costs because the lender is taking a risk on rates in the future.Interest rates are kinda like gas prices, they change daily, and the general trend is that they have been going up since the Presidential election in November 2016.∘ HOW MUCH MONEY DO I NEED TO PAY TO CLOSE THE LOAN?
Answer: Depending on which loan program you choose, the outlay to close the loan can vary. Typically you will need to budget for the following to buy a home: Good faith deposit, usually less than $500 which holds the home for you while you close the loan. You get this back at closing; Appraisal fee is required to be paid to lender before closing. Typical costs run around $400-$450 for an appraisal fee; home inspection fees. Even though the lender’s programs don’t require a home inspection, a lot of buyers do get one done. The costs for a home inspection runs around $300-$400. Lastly, termite report. They are very cheap, usually $50 or less, and VA requires one on their loan programs. FHA, KHC, USDAS, Fannie Mae does not require a termite report, but most borrowers get one done. There are also lender costs for title insurance, title exam, closing fee, and underwriting fees that will be incurred at closing too. You can negotiated the seller to pay for these fees in the contract, or sometimes the lender can pay for this with a lender credit. The lender has to issue a breakdown of the fees you will incur on your loan pre-approval.HOW LONG IS MY PRE-APPROVAL GOOD FOR ON A KENTUCKY MORTGAGE LOAN?
Answer: Most lenders will honor your loan pre-approval for 60 days. After that, they will have to re-run your credit report and ask for updated pay stubs, bank statements, to make sure your credit quality and income and assets has not changed from the initial loan pre-approval.HOW MUCH MONEY DO I HAVE TO MAKE TO QUALIFY FOR A MORTGAGE LOAN IN KENTUCKY?
Answer: The general rule for most FHA, VA, KHC, USDA and Fannie MAe loans is that we run your loan application through the Automated Underwriting systems, and it will tell us your max loan qualifying ratios.There are two ratios that matter when you qualify for a mortgage loan. The front-end ratio, is the new house payment divided by your gross monthly income. The back-end ratio, is the new house payment added to your current monthly bills on the credit report, to include child support obligations and 401k loans.Car insurance, cell phone bills, utilities bills does not factor into your qualifying rations.If the loan gets a refer on the initial desktop underwriting findings, then most programs will default to a front end ratio of 31% and a back-end ratio of 43% for most government agency loans that get a refer. You then take the lowest payment to qualify based on the front-end and back-end ratio.So for example, let’s say you make $3000 a month and you have $400 in monthly bills you pay on the credit report. What would be your maximum qualifying house payment for a new loan?Take the $3000 x .43%= $1290 maximum back-end ratio house payment. So take the $1290-$400= $890 max house payment you qualify for on the back-end ratio.Then take the $3000 x .31%=$930 maximum qualifying house payment on front-end ratio.So now your know! The max house payment you would qualify would be the $890, because it is the lowest payment of the two ratios.Kentucky First Time Home Buyer Common Questions and Answers:
Kentucky First Time Home Buyer Common Questions and Answers:
∘ WHAT KIND OF CREDIT SCORE DO I NEED TO QUALIFY FOR DIFFERENT FIRST TIME HOME BUYER LOANS IN KENTUCKY?
Answer. Most lenders will wants a middle credit score of 640 for KY First Time Home Buyers looking to go no money down. The two most used no money down home loans in Kentucky being USDA Rural Housing and KHC with their down payment assistance will want a 640 middle score on their programs. If you have access to 3.5% down payment, you can go FHA and secure a 30 year fixed rate mortgage with some lenders with a 580 credit score. Even though FHA on paper says they will go down to 500 credit score with at least 10% down payment, you will find it hard to get the loan approved because lenders will create overlays to protect their interest and maintain a good standing with FHA and HUD. Another popular no money down loan is VA. Most VA lenders will want a 620 middle credit score but like FHA, VA on paper says they will go down to a 500 score, but good luck finding a lender for that scenario. A lot of times if your scores are in the high 500’s or low 600’s range, we can do a rapid rescore and get your scores improved within 30 days.∘ DOES IT COSTS ANYTHING TO GET PRE-APPROVED FOR A MORTGAGE LOAN?
Answer: Most lenders will not charge you a fee to get pre-approved, but some lenders may want you to pay for the credit report fee upfront. Typically costs for a tri-merge credit report for a single borrower runs about $50 or less. Maybe higher if more borrowers are included on the loan application.∘ HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO GET APPROVED FOR A MORTGAGE LOAN IN KENTUCKY?
Answer: Typically if you have all your income and asset documents together and submit to the lender, they typically can get you a pre-approval through the Automated Underwriting Systems within 24 hours. They will review credit, income and assets and run it through the different AUS (Automated Underwriting Systems) for the template for your loan pre-approval. Fannie Mae uses DU, or Desktop Underwriting, FHA and VA also use DU, and USDA uses a automated system called GUS. GUS stands for the Guaranteed Underwriting System. If you get an Automated Approval, loan officers will use this for your pre-approval. If you have a bad credit history, high debt to income ratios, or lack of down payment, the AUS will sometimes refer the loan to a manual underwrite, which could result in a longer turn time for your loan pre-approval answer∘ ARE THERE ANY SPECIAL PROGRAMS IN KENTUCKY THAT HELP WITH DOWN PAYMENT OR NO MONEY DOWN LOANS FOR KY FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS?
Answer: There are some programs available to KY First Time Home Buyers that offer zero down financing: KHC, USDA, VA, Fannie Mae Home Possible and HomePath, HUD $100 down and City Grants are all available to Kentucky First Time Home buyers if you qualify for them. Ask your loan officer about these programs∘ WHEN CAN I LOCK IN MY INTEREST RATE TO PROTECT IT FROM GOING UP WHEN I BUY MY FIRST HOME?
Answer: You typically can lock in your mortgage rate and protect it from going up once you have a home picked-out and under contract. You can usually lock in your mortgage rate for free for 90 days, and if you need more time, you can extend the lock in rate for a fee to the lender in case the home buying process is taking a longer time. The longer the term you lock the rate in the future, the higher the costs because the lender is taking a risk on rates in the future.Interest rates are kinda like gas prices, they change daily, and the general trend is that they have been going up since the Presidential election in November 2016.∘ HOW MUCH MONEY DO I NEED TO PAY TO CLOSE THE LOAN?
Answer: Depending on which loan program you choose, the outlay to close the loan can vary. Typically you will need to budget for the following to buy a home: Good faith deposit, usually less than $500 which holds the home for you while you close the loan. You get this back at closing; Appraisal fee is required to be paid to lender before closing. Typical costs run around $400-$450 for an appraisal fee; home inspection fees. Even though the lender’s programs don’t require a home inspection, a lot of buyers do get one done. The costs for a home inspection runs around $300-$400. Lastly, termite report. They are very cheap, usually $50 or less, and VA requires one on their loan programs. FHA, KHC, USDAS, Fannie Mae does not require a termite report, but most borrowers get one done. There are also lender costs for title insurance, title exam, closing fee, and underwriting fees that will be incurred at closing too. You can negotiated the seller to pay for these fees in the contract, or sometimes the lender can pay for this with a lender credit. The lender has to issue a breakdown of the fees you will incur on your loan pre-approval.HOW LONG IS MY PRE-APPROVAL GOOD FOR ON A KENTUCKY MORTGAGE LOAN?
Answer: Most lenders will honor your loan pre-approval for 60 days. After that, they will have to re-run your credit report and ask for updated pay stubs, bank statements, to make sure your credit quality and income and assets has not changed from the initial loan pre-approval.HOW MUCH MONEY DO I HAVE TO MAKE TO QUALIFY FOR A MORTGAGE LOAN IN KENTUCKY?
Answer: The general rule for most FHA, VA, KHC, USDA and Fannie MAe loans is that we run your loan application through the Automated Underwriting systems, and it will tell us your max loan qualifying ratios.There are two ratios that matter when you qualify for a mortgage loan. The front-end ratio, is the new house payment divided by your gross monthly income. The back-end ratio, is the new house payment added to your current monthly bills on the credit report, to include child support obligations and 401k loans.Car insurance, cell phone bills, utilities bills does not factor into your qualifying rations.If the loan gets a refer on the initial desktop underwriting findings, then most programs will default to a front end ratio of 31% and a back-end ratio of 43% for most government agency loans that get a refer. You then take the lowest payment to qualify based on the front-end and back-end ratio.So for example, let’s say you make $3000 a month and you have $400 in monthly bills you pay on the credit report. What would be your maximum qualifying house payment for a new loan?Take the $3000 x .43%= $1290 maximum back-end ratio house payment. So take the $1290-$400= $890 max house payment you qualify for on the back-end ratio.Then take the $3000 x .31%=$930 maximum qualifying house payment on front-end ratio.So now your know! The max house payment you would qualify would be the $890, because it is the lowest payment of the two ratios.Joel Lobb Mortgage Loan Officer
Joel Lobb Mortgage Loan Officer
American Mortgage Solutions, Inc. 10602 Timberwood Circle Louisville, KY 40223 Company NMLS ID #1364Text/call: 502-905-3708 fax: 502-327-9119 email: [kentuckyloan@gmail.com](mailto:kentuckyloan@gmail.com)
http://www.mylouisvillekentuckymortgage.com/
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2024.05.20 23:51 Mr_ComputerScience Negative Masking Does Not Work - Vegas Pro 21
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2024.05.20 23:47 kz_spec [WTS] Aero M4E1 enhanced upper, BA 13.7 5.56 barrel, Aero gas block + tube, Warne 30mm rings, Haga adapters for CZ Scorpion and Bren 2MS, A3 Skelestock, Surefire Warden Direct thread
Timestamp: https://imgur.com/a/295Fgd3
All prices are shipped w/ F&F. Add 3.5% if using G&S
$50 - Warne 30mm 515M high scope rings. Bought these on Amazon and they arrived a few months late lol. Brand new in package still
$160 - A3 Skelestock 9.5" length. 1913 hinge. This is like brand new but the previous owner had converted to a fixed stock and didn't give me the button thing to allow it to fold. The current "button" is just a bolt that locks it open in place.
$100 - Aero M4E1 enhanced upper. Upper has forward assist and dustcover. Will come with barrel nut wrench.
$65 - Direct thread Surefire Warden 5.56 1/2-28 threads. Some salt from being tucked next to filled mlok slots
$30 - Haga ACR stock adapter for CZ Scorpion 3
$35 - Haga 1913 adapter for CZ Bren 2
$ 90- BA midlength 13.7 barrel, 5.56 NATO. I put about 80 rounds through it. Got it new a few months ago on GAFS.
$25 - Aero .625 gas block and melonite gas tube (midlength) same round count as BA 13.7 ^
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All prices are shipped w/ F&F. Add 3.5% if using G&S
$50 - Warne 30mm 515M high scope rings. Bought these on Amazon and they arrived a few months late lol. Brand new in package still
$160 - A3 Skelestock 9.5" length. 1913 hinge. This is like brand new but the previous owner had converted to a fixed stock and didn't give me the button thing to allow it to fold. The current "button" is just a bolt that locks it open in place.
2024.05.20 23:28 OB3YXWOLF Is this mixed
Got the trimmer today, ace hardware put this gas in to show me how to start it, they never took it out, but is this mixed?? I currently dont have oil so i cant really replace to make sure
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2024.05.20 21:29 muhguhguh Strong trimmer won’t restart
Any thoughts on why my string trimmer starts and runs perfectly fine, but once I stop, it won’t restart until I let it rest for 30-45 min. New plug, new gas, cleaned filter with no improvement.
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