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RE: Socks again
https://i.imgur.com/YtftUnwl.png
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K_and_I
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04/01/20 07:55am |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Lighting suggestions for rv building
I had a polebarn built to house the camper and a few farm implements-it is 40 wide by 64 long and 12' sidewalls. I wanted led lights, but most were too expensive for my taste. I ended up using 6 of this light from Home Depot:
led light
My trusses are on 4' centers and I wanted a light to fit between the trusses so they wouldn't hang down below and lessen the headroom. I just ran a 2x4 across the tops of the trusses and attached the light to the bottom of that 2x4. I ran 14 gauge wire to receptacles at each light (15A breaker) and plug the light into the receptacles. I ran 2 rows of 3 lights. It makes enough light to see even to work by if the work isn't too detailed.
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K_and_I
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04/01/20 07:43am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: The perfect RV campground
One of our favorite places is River Ridge Resort in Stanwood, MI. Its main section consists of more closely packed sites which are paved and many have patio type areas for those who prefer that. We like the outlying loop with gravel sites and large grassy areas the kids can play in. One campground provides both. It has a nice pool, and a marina with rental pontoon boats as it is located on a river.
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K_and_I
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03/31/20 07:10am |
Family Camping
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RE: Would You Camp at a Place Like This??
OK, you very well could be right. I couldn't find the website I was thinking about.
Peace, and have a nice Day.
Hipcamp ?
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K_and_I
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02/15/20 05:55pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Electronic Device Addiction
Would you guys be quiet? I can't hear my cell phone. :B
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K_and_I
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02/08/20 07:53am |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Odd thing happening.
If I remember correctly, those "motion" detectors sense a change in temperature. Could the microwave be venting some heat into that cabinet?
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K_and_I
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01/10/20 07:29am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Tow Vehicle rating and comfort
I had a 2013 F150 with Eco pulling a 6800 pound trailer for several years. Power will not be an issue for you. I weighed my combo set up for camping, and found I was 500 pounds over rear axle weight. You shouldn't have that issue as your trailer weight is less, unless you really load up the truck bed. The 2 issues I did have were the unsettled feeling when a big truck went by (you can overcome that if you anticipate the truck coming), and during my semi-annual crawl under the truck to inspect the hitch, I found the receiver was splitting out- it was already about half way back. I got it welded and reinforced, but as I was ready to get another truck (for other reasons), I went with an F250 this time.
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K_and_I
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12/26/19 11:33am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Looking for help on fulltiming for young couple with kids
Full time family blogs
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K_and_I
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12/23/19 10:32am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Heated Mattress Pad
Considering adding a heated mattress pad to our IdealRest air bed in our Itasca Suncruiser. is anyone using one? any problems? can't imagine there would be any adverse issues using a heated mattress pad on an air mattress but thought i'd ask before pulling the trigger. any recommendations? looking at a dual-control model.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004P4CZLE/ref=cm_sw_r_em_tai_c_yHy.DbY24HDH5
We don't use it on an air mattress, but we do use the heated pad you reference, and have been happy with it.
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K_and_I
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12/21/19 07:11am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Good thing Ford TC haulers don’t use the tailgates ...
Some models have an inside the truck button to release the tailgate (like a trunk release button). If I understand correctly, that is the issue they are having.
I heard about such switch possible only on dump truck.
What would be purpose of it on regural bed?
Anyway, I check my VIN for recalls - they aren't any at this time.
I've seen whistle-blowing reporters making articles about subjects they don't understand more than once. I think this is one of them.
Not sure of the purpose. Here is a thread on a Ford truck forum about the issue:
Clicky
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K_and_I
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12/07/19 09:27am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Good thing Ford TC haulers don’t use the tailgates ...
The link doesn't open for me.
I did not use my tailgate much on my 2017 model, but from what I remember it has mechanical latches that hold the tailgate up and electrical latch lock for security.
Meaning even electrical malfunction will release the lock, the latches will still hold the tailgate up.
The lock assemble has whole harness going to it, what operates camera and light as well.
I’m not familiar with the design. If you pull the handle when it’s locked, does it release the latches so that when you do (or it does) eventually unlock it, it falls? Maybe that’s the concern. If not then nothing to worry about.
Some models have an inside the truck button to release the tailgate (like a trunk release button). If I understand correctly, that is the issue they are having.
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K_and_I
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12/07/19 08:56am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Medical Follies
It's all BEHIND them now!
Yes, thankfully, the results were good, she doesn't have to go back for 10 years, so I guess you could call that behind. ;)
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K_and_I
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11/21/19 02:57pm |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Medical Follies
Wait till they send you a bill stating your account is in arrears.
That's OK- it will all work out in the end.
No ifs, ands, or butts about it.
Well, I think it's a stinking situation that should be wiped out.
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K_and_I
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11/21/19 08:00am |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Medical Follies
Wait till they send you a bill stating your account is in arrears.
That's OK- it will all work out in the end.
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K_and_I
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11/20/19 01:45pm |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Medical Follies
At least you didn't text back "Oh, so they aren't taking you yet."
That's great, but daddy didn't raise any fools :)
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K_and_I
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11/20/19 12:19pm |
Around the Campfire
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Medical Follies
My wife went in for a colonoscopy this morning. She was supposed to be taken in at 8:30. At 8:40, she texted me, "They're running a little behind". I texted back, "Is that a joke"?
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K_and_I
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11/19/19 08:15am |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Space Heater
We have had used a sunbeam fan forced heater for about 5 years, which was great, and had actual temperature settings. I was looking buy another this weekend since we now have the large Class A with 50amp, but they no longer make it.
I bought a ceramic heater, and it works no where near as good.
I personally like the one with numbered temperature settings so it is easier to adjust instead of just dots.
My electric space heater went south on a recent trip. I was close to a Lowes, and found this heater with the actual temp readout. It is not accurate as to actual temp in the rv, but relative, and does work well to regulate temp.
Clicky
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K_and_I
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11/19/19 06:36am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Roadside America.
Is this just a collection of pictures? Is there any way to arrange them geographically or see them on a map?
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K_and_I
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11/14/19 07:06am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Knee Pain
I'm also wondering if any of you has used any topical ointment that you've found effective?
Voltaren (diclofenac) prescription cream helps somewhat with my fingers and wrists. But according to my rheumatologist it works best for small joints; not so well for larger ones. Any topical treatment can only penetrate so far.
Just as I thought!
I used the Voltaren Gel on my knee for a year or so before having the knee replaced. I found it helped quite a bit.
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K_and_I
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11/09/19 09:27am |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Be careful out there. There are some bad people
Some of you either drink too much or don’t have enough wraps of tinfoil on yer noggin....
I get that way when I'm off my lithium :B
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K_and_I
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11/08/19 10:50am |
General RVing Issues
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