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RE: Camping Lights
In a commercial campground, especially one labeled as "family resort", I have no problem with the camping lights as long as they are not shining directly into my camper. I am expecting a busy campground with kids running around, golf carts buzzing by, moderately loud groups around campfires, etc. When we go to busy campgrounds with friends, it is nice to have stairs lit up and the funky awning lights hanging.
At the rustic campgrounds (no hook ups, heavily wooded) we enjoy going to I do not expect to see lights all over the place and will politely ask if the lights can be turned off or at least turned down.
So... I don't thing this really answers anything! lol
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Tvov
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01/19/20 09:27am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Mount trailer tires yourself at home?
...I read a bunch about balancing trailer tire and came to the conclusion most are not...
Yes, most equipment trailers that travel mostly local, lower speed roads don't "need" to have tires balanced.
But... for my camper, which I tow on highways / interstates at the appropriate speed, I want them balanced. And it is usually very inexpensive, especially when included in a package price of buying new tires.
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Tvov
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01/16/20 06:56am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: September 2020 Suggestions/Advice
I don't know distances, but will you be anywhere near Phoenix, Arizona? We were just there and visited the Phoenix Zoo... and I was HIGHLY impressed! Something to think about if you are nearby.
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Tvov
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01/14/20 06:17am |
RV Parks, Campgrounds and Attractions
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RE: A redneck Automated Safety Hitch?
So... is that classified as "double towing"?
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Tvov
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01/14/20 06:13am |
RV Lifestyle
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RE: Battery Replacement Assistance
So how are you not satisfied with your existing battery setup? Does the battery die before the 3 days are up?
We routinely camp in non-electric campsites, and with careful use of power (similar to what you posted - lights used sparingly, refrig on propane, and using water pump), we easily last 3-4 days camping, with battery power left over.
Are you sure something else isn't draining your battery? or... as happened to us early in our "camping career", daughter was playing the CD stereo in the camper all day while we were gone... lol!
Otherwise, sounds like the 6v batteries are the way to go.
We are actually thinking of getting a small generator this year. We find ourselves going to non-electric campgrounds / parks more and more as time goes on.
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Tvov
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01/14/20 06:11am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Tesla Semi truck unveil & test ride set for Oct 26th !
Is there a short version of the "update"?
And I really don't understand the thread link about idling a V10?
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Tvov
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01/13/20 05:25am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Camping World Virgina
sk734, it would be great if after contacting the admin here you came back and gave a followup to your experience.
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Tvov
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01/10/20 05:54am |
Camping World RV Sales
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RE: Gas grill replacement
I never liked the grill that came with our camper.
For years we used a Thermos version of the Coleman Roadtrip grill which served us well (although not as good as the Roadtrip).
Then I finally bit the bullet and bought a Weber Q 100 small grill, and use a 20lb propane tank. I can certainly use the small green tanks with it, but the big tank pretty much assures that I won't run out of propane during the weekend.
I looked into using the campers propane system for the grill, but went with a separate tank. Big advantage of using a separate tank is that you can setup the grill anywhere, without having to be tied into the camper.
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Tvov
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01/10/20 05:49am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: 2019
I only got the camper out 3 times this year.
Best was Halloween trip to Cozy Hills campground in Connecticut... the campers there do an amazing job with a "haunted house".
Middle was a trip to upstate New York for a weekend of barbeque, games, and hanging out with friends. Great time.
Worst was probably the trip to Reading, Pennsylvania for the WWII weekend. The trip was actually great, and we had a fantastic time, but... we used the camper only as a place to sleep. Next year we will probably just get a hotel room (GASP!!) to save time, effort, and fuel expense.
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Tvov
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12/31/19 05:23am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Very Bad RV Wreck in Oregon
Well, I was working on posting a big harangue about someone involved in the rescue (the towing company guy) posting a video from an active rescue, from basically inside the scene.
But people just don't seem to care like they used to. Important to get those "likes"!
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Tvov
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12/31/19 05:08am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: *NEWB ALERT* question about TT up keep
Speaking of "rope lights", see if you can pickup the battery powered outdoor string lights - might be on sale since it is after Christmas. They usually are on a timer, so you turn them on at 8pm and they shut off automatically at midnight. Make sure you get outdoor rated lights.
The biggest issue most people have with outdoor lighting at campgrounds is when people leave them on all night.
Propane - I turn on the tanks, then run the stove top to "purge" the lines of air (make sure door and windows are opened for ventilation). As said earlier, usually takes a minute or two. Double check the frig and water heater after you turn them on - if there were still air pockets in the gas lines, you may have to restart them.
Stabilizing - I just use the stabilizers mounted on the corners of my TT. Sometimes I tighten them up a little the next morning, but that is about it. No matter what you do, you are going to get at least a little rocking of the camper as people move around due to the suspension.
Caulking - It may discolor but still be perfectly good. Important things are that it is still sticking to the surface, doesn't have cracks, and isn't leaking. If in doubt have it replaced.
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Tvov
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12/28/19 06:22am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: How do you summer travel?
We do 250-350 mile stretches between campgrounds that are mapped out months in advance with all reservations booked and paid for, or we're doing weekends within 2 hours from home at a state or county park. While I like spontaneous exploration once we're at a destination, travel days must be planned for me, with enough time to see something cool if we happen across it. Some day I'll take up a more aimless travel style but for now vacation days and aligned schedules are too precious to waste.
That's pretty much what we do.
The two long trips we've done, down the east coast to Disney World, we stopped halfway. First time was at a hotel, second time was at a campground for an overnight.
For camping in general, we plan "rustic" campgrounds (without power) for spring and fall camping, full hookups for middle of summer.
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Tvov
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12/28/19 06:09am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Visible Party Pay
So Visible is a Verizon company? Why doesn't Verizon just offer the plan(s)?
I guess in a way they do... just not sure why they "made" a different company.
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Tvov
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12/26/19 09:39am |
Technology Corner
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RE: New coffee maker
Tried em all! Even gave our friends our $150 Keurig. This is simple, owned for 2-3 years now.
https://i.imgur.com/M6aeG29l.jpg
Is that a percolator or press? or something else?
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Tvov
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12/26/19 09:28am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Looking for help on fulltiming for young couple with kids
Did you tell them about this forum?
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Tvov
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12/23/19 06:51am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Tesla Semi truck unveil & test ride set for Oct 26th !
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Yes, disrupting is the thinking outside the box contributing to the paradigm shift in the core competency we are looking for. Of course Tesla's laser focused game plan is a real game changer. Causing the automotive executives to take a deep dive approach to alternative energy that is directionally accurate. These are really exciting times. :D :C
Wow.
Do we want to cascade this information down our functional line?
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Tvov
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12/18/19 08:11am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: New coffee maker
Keurig Plus Single Serve K-Mini Coffee Maker For RV prides itself on being one of the most user-friendly options available in its market. It has numerous features that would be incredibly beneficial to any coffee-drinking RV owner.
But the feature I find myself loving is its using process. You see this model has seamless button control, which makes finding the perfect setting is as easy as possible. It’s also beneficial that the initial setup has been proven to be remarkably simple.
Coffeemakers review
That is a very odd review page.
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Tvov
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12/13/19 06:13am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: New coffee maker
I am surprised so few people are recommending a French Press coffee maker. Simple, uses no electricity, makes great coffee.
We use a big stainless steel percolator when we will be having a lot of coffee. When we know it is just going to be a few coffee mugs, then we use the french press.
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Tvov
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12/13/19 05:51am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Can my truck tow this?
Can you tow it? Yes.... Should you tow it? That is where the arguing comes in...
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Tvov
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12/03/19 04:59am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Dash camera recommendations
Thanks for all the responses! I did not realize there are so many different manufacturers, and everyone seems to have a different one, lol!
This is a case of too many choices....
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Tvov
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11/30/19 06:59am |
Tech Issues
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