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RE: Fuel cost in your area
$4.79 here in Seekonk Ma.
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docsouce
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06/27/22 06:44am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Do I need to condition my slide seals against drying out?
I use Talc powder. Pour some into an old sock, tie off the top and apply to the rubber gaskets/seals. Can actually hear the slide speed up when opening/closing. Doesn't attract dirt or dust.
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docsouce
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06/07/22 08:32am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Fuel Availability
I live near in Massachusetts near Providence RI and have been to Connecticut, New Hampshire and Maine in the last 2 weeks and there is plenty of Deisel fuel. I didn't notice the price though. I was talking to a fellow camper this last weekend. He has a Super C that he just ran back home to Ma. From Florida. He said he had no problem getting fuel all the way up the east coast.
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docsouce
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05/24/22 07:16am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Water Pressure Regulator
I bought the" Twinkle Star" adjustable water pressure regulator from Amazon 3 years ago. Cost $26.99. Just looked it up and still $26.99. It has gotten a lot of use and still works fine. It can be taken completly apart to service it too. Last year it stopped working so I took it apart. I found the water inlet screen broke for some reason and a piece of the wire got caught in the pressure adjusting spring.
Removed it put it back together and it has been worked fine.
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docsouce
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05/17/22 11:58am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Montana Route Question
I just did some further research and it looks like its a partially paved sometimes very narrow road with some very sharp hairpin turns and very steep rough dirt road surface inclines. I think I'll pass this one and stay on Rt 12 to Missoula then on to Lolo.
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docsouce
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04/29/22 06:46am |
Roads and Routes
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Montana Route Question
I'm working on the Montana section of our 3 month road trip this summer. We'll be traveling in our 2020 26 Ft class C RV no tow. I'm looking at taking Montana Rt. 1, the Pintler Veterans Scenic Highway to Montana Rt 38, Skalkho Rd to Grantsdale Mt. enroute Lolo Mt. and Rt 12 west. Rt 1 looks fine but I'm wondering about RT 38. Would I have any problems with taking this road with my class C through to Grantsdale?
We'll be there around the first week of September.
As always, your advise is appreciated.
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docsouce
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04/29/22 05:42am |
Roads and Routes
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Flooring Glue
I had the dealer do some warranty work on my 2020 Jayco 26XD class C in the spring last year. They had to cut the vinyl (I think it's vinyl) flooring to get the work done. Now the vinyl flooring in the work area is coming unglued. What would be the correct glue to repair this? I'm sure it's flooring glue, but is there a special one for RV's? I did a search but couldn't seem to find a good reference. Fortunately this problem is in an area that is pretty much out of the way and nobody walks there. It's a slit about 12 inches long, both sides can be gently lifted about an inch. I looked on line too but only found 1 gallon containers. I only need a small amount..
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docsouce
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03/19/22 06:38am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Yellowstone second thoughts.
A bit off topic but on the way back, if you haven't already give the Devils Tower a look see.
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docsouce
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03/14/22 05:04pm |
RV Parks, Campgrounds and Attractions
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RE: Apex Club on Reserve America
Thanks. I did more research and it doesn't do much for me. I'll just extend my Passport America. It worked out good for us last year.
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docsouce
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03/11/22 11:36am |
General RVing Issues
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Apex Club on Reserve America
Just finished reserving a few nights camping with ReserveAmerica.com and I noticed an ad for the Apex Club. Some kind of discount thing for camping and accessories. Tried to look up some information about it, like membership fees but couldn't find much. Anybody use this?
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docsouce
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03/11/22 06:52am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Rising fuel, will it be any different this time?
DW and I were talking about our upcoming trip out west later this Summer. We'll go as far as half of our "road trip" fund will take us.
I used $8 per gallon for gas,$50 per night for campground and $20 per day for food to figure our daily expenses. These numbers are high ( I hope) and should bring us to the west side of North Dakota,then we'll see what things look like. My concern is gas supply. Right now we aren't seeing any shortages but if we start seeing gas shortages this will really add a wild card to the deck.
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docsouce
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03/09/22 05:13am |
General RVing Issues
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Locking gas cap
Picked up a Stand locking gas cap 10510 for my 2019 E450 class C. At my friendly neighborhood auto parts store. $14.00. No tether though. I might make one up. We'll see. I park my RV in my driveway so it is probably ok but things are getting a bit more interesting "Out there" so just taking a little precaution.
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docsouce
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03/07/22 06:11am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Salem, Massachusetts
2X on the Salisbury Beach State Reservation. It's about 10 minute drive when you Exit I95. It's a big State Park. Out Front is right on the Ocean and on the south side is the mouth of the Merrimack River. They have Water and electric sites and a 6 island dump station.
We camp there a couple times a year.
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docsouce
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03/01/22 07:22am |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Folding front bumper step
2X on the Hitchmate Tirestep. On suggestions by the folks here I bought one 3 years ago. Folds up nicely and I can reach the whole windshield on my E450.
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docsouce
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02/26/22 12:28pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Hardware costs for flat-towing (brackets/wiring/tow bar)....
Interesting video Thanks.
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docsouce
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02/05/22 02:42pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Hardware costs for flat-towing (brackets/wiring/tow bar)....
VA-Apraisr 2X. I have the same questions. I hope you don't mind if I add this question. IS an All-Terain better than a standard tow bar?
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docsouce
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02/05/22 02:22pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Help me plan our trip - The Dakotas
Yeah but think of the meal we'd get. Road kill pheasant stew!! Excellent. Cooked it right on my grill!!!! LoL
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docsouce
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01/27/22 10:22am |
RV Parks, Campgrounds and Attractions
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RE: Help me plan our trip - The Dakotas
This summer we will be running west on US 12 through the Dakota's. A couple of stops I'm looking forward to is the Shadehill Recreation area in Shadehill SD. Supposed to be a nice camp. While there we are going to visit Lemmon which has a petrified wood park and museum and some neat shops. Next is the Enchanted Highway between Regent ND and Gladstone ND. Regent has a good overnight campground. Then on to Teddy Roosevelt NP. I'm thinking of staying in Bowman at the Twin Butte Campground. Supposed to be OK and a good home base if the campgrounds near the NP are full. As mentioned Medora ND looks like a good spot too. There is a Medora Musical every night, looks like fun cowboy stuff!! We are going to be there in mid August or so, our RV has Mass. Plates. Hope we into each other.
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docsouce
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01/20/22 01:23pm |
RV Parks, Campgrounds and Attractions
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RE: US 12 Lolo MT to Kooskia Id
As always I appreciate the advise.
I think I'll stay on US 12 to Wallula Wa then work my way to US 97 south to Crater Lake National Park. From there....who knows!!
Thanks again!!
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docsouce
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01/14/22 06:47am |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Calculated MPG
I keep track of our long trips. For example. With our 2020 26XD class C on a Ford E450 chassis used about 1,350 gallons of gas on last years 9600 mile cross country trip. We spent about $3700 on gas.
That comes out to 7.1 GPM. The average cost was around $2.75 per gallon.
This year we are planning another cross country trip of roughly the same distance. So out of my new cowboy hat that I bought in Eagle Nest NM on our trip last year picked this years fuel cost as being around $3.75 per gallon. Roughly $1350 more this year. I suspect it will be more though. Anyway, This won't stop us from going, it just means I have work 4 days per week instead of 3 to make up the difference. Retired but healthy knock on wood! For me I like to plan ahead a little.
Oh I also added in another 10% of our campground costs, but that is another thread.
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docsouce
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01/14/22 05:53am |
General RVing Issues
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