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RE: ~Post your campsite photos here~
Good to know Mister_D.
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ReneeG
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05/18/13 09:11pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: ~Post your campsite photos here~
McKinney COE on Lake Allatoona north of Atlanta. This is site 45. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and have already booked a site for later in the year.
Happy Tails to all.
please shrink your pictures to 640x480 so the mods don't have to
They look like 640 x 480 to me. As long as they don't force a sideways scroll, you're ok.
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ReneeG
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05/18/13 08:27pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: Miles per day
Haven't driven in your area but we usually tow no more than 5 - 6 hours so for us that's about 300 miles. We don't push it, we take our time. It's serious business towing that much so you have to be alert at all times. We stop in between at rest stops to stretch our legs and walk the dogs. We get into our fifth wheel and eat lunch or just relax a little.
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ReneeG
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05/18/13 08:09pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: test photo
Here's my test:
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh119/ReneeG_photo/PA220011-1.jpg height=640 width=480
I had to edit the IMG link that pasted in because it originally looked like this - http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh119/ReneeG_photo/PA220011-1.jpg height=640 width=480
So my question is - why do we now have to edit the link from Photobucket and why does the pixel size settings appear from RV.NET's upload page - it never did before?.
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ReneeG
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05/18/13 08:05pm |
Forum Technical Support
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RE: test photo
I'll have to study this. I have never had a problem with Photobucket THEN they changed their site and I too am now having problems. ARGGGGGGG!
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ReneeG
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05/18/13 07:47pm |
Forum Technical Support
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RE: First Fifth-Wheel
Really good information JJBrown -
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ReneeG
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05/18/13 07:09pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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Clayton Idaho RV Park - Torrey's Burnt River Inn
DH and I are looking into camping here for Memorial Day. I'm looking for feedback from anyone that has stayed there. There are reviews that I've found, but would like additional information.
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ReneeG
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05/16/13 09:45am |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: First time out this season and...water problems
Thanks to everyone who replied. The problem turned out to be the outdoor shower. Replaced that for $40 and no leaks!!!
Thanks again!!! :-)
Ah HAH!
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ReneeG
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05/15/13 09:43pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: 5er Newbie
Be aware of your height - for not only gas stations but low overpasses. Check ahead as you are pulling around or driving up to (as is possible on some interstates) of the room in and out of the gas station. Parallel to the building is best. I've hopped out many times spotting for DH for the overhead and while he's fueling, I've run around to check for an easy out. There have been times that we've had no choice and have had to back up to get out. If you travel the same areas, you'll get to know the easy in and easy out gas stations. Also, you can buy a trucker's atlas with route clearance information. There's a book on interstate stops and gas stations for RV'ers too. What we've done to ease in's and out's is to fill up whenever possible at the roomiest gas stations, even when we don't need gas, so that we are not forced to stop where we don't want to. Just a thought.
Would love to order the books you mention......could you provide the publisher?
Thanks!
It's called the Motor Carrier's Road Atlas, America's Best-Selling Trucker's Atlas from Rand McNalley. The other is called Next Exit and there's Milepost, all three are available at the rvbookstore.com.
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ReneeG
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05/15/13 09:42pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: 5er running lights quit working
No. He said his rig was in a storage unit a ways from his house and he wouldn't be able to get to it right away.
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ReneeG
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05/15/13 09:36pm |
Beginning RVing
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RE: Boondocking in Montana
We checked these out. If you have a large RV, like ours, you won't fit. But, if you have a TC or smaller RV, then they'll work for you. There are about four down this road, all on the river, and each has a nice outhouse. Here's a link I found with information on boondocking in Wyoming - boondocking information.
Our rig seems similar to yours. We've got a 36' fiver, where did you end up? We'd like to go up and camp somewhere near Tetons/Yellowstone (could even be on Idaho side if needed). Then we want to go up toward Glacier and into Canada.
Thanks for any info you can provide.
We ended up off the Togwotee Pass towards Dubois, Wyoming at a FS CG called Falls. Both loops have sites for big rigs but only one loop has electricity. Moose in our CG most days. The elevation is 8000'.
Photobucket's format has changed and I'm unable to paste a photo right now, but I can send you a personal email.
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ReneeG
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05/15/13 09:28pm |
Public Lands, Boondocking and Dry Camping
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RE: synthetic trans fluid
With our last TV, an F250 V10, we switched the rear end from a 3.10 to a 4.3 and at the advice of the mechanic, we ran pure synthetic in it to keep it cool. We often stopped and ran a thermal gun on it and it was within range.
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ReneeG
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05/13/13 08:14pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Sylvan Pass & Bear Tooth Hwy
We towed a 23' TT down Sylvan Pass, out of the park, and we were fine. Slow - Mountain Directory says you can go down a mountain a thousand times too slow but only once too fast.
As for your touring route to Bear Tooth - we did it from Cody, but just part way. Year before we were able to do the entire Bear Tooth and loved it. Either way it's going to be along day, which is what we often do in our TV from our base camp.
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ReneeG
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05/13/13 08:12pm |
Roads and Routes
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RE: 5er Newbie
Be aware of your height - for not only gas stations but low overpasses. Check ahead as you are pulling around or driving up to (as is possible on some interstates) of the room in and out of the gas station. Parallel to the building is best. I've hopped out many times spotting for DH for the overhead and while he's fueling, I've run around to check for an easy out. There have been times that we've had no choice and have had to back up to get out. If you travel the same areas, you'll get to know the easy in and easy out gas stations. Also, you can buy a trucker's atlas with route clearance information. There's a book on interstate stops and gas stations for RV'ers too. What we've done to ease in's and out's is to fill up whenever possible at the roomiest gas stations, even when we don't need gas, so that we are not forced to stop where we don't want to. Just a thought.
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ReneeG
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05/13/13 08:08pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: i like these two floorplans--pros and cons?
They both seem to be nice units. I personally like the Cruiser full paint look, along with the floor plan. Since you're going to be living in it full time for 9 months, maybe the two rooms on opposite sides is a good setup for both of you to have "space". Plus, if you can't sleep you can go to the sitting area on the opposite end to read. But, I like the two entrances of the other unit too. The Cruiser has three slides and the Crossroads only has one. What are you towing with? Even though you want lots of storage, you can only carry what's within towing capacity of your TV. Slides weigh more. But, when it comes down to it, you have to decide. Oh - what the quality of the two units? Another biggy, THe more you live in them, the more wear and tear. Some rigs are designed for full-timing. Oh yeah, I didn't see a recliner in either one, that's a must!
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ReneeG
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05/13/13 08:01pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: First Fifth-Wheel
It does my heart good to read that we are not alone, that others still struggle with it and it takes practice, practice.
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ReneeG
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05/13/13 07:47pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Bear bell for dog?
I have one of those too - a baby carrier for a dog - use it for my Maltese because she tires easily now that she's 15.
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ReneeG
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05/13/13 07:43pm |
RV Pet Stop
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RE: Idaho ?
You're welcome. If I can answer any other questions for you, just let me know.
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ReneeG
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05/13/13 07:38pm |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Bear bell for dog?
Thank God she's safe DJ. I would've been sick. I know you are asking about a bell, but I don't understand why not the GPS device. Other's mentioned a leash. Maybe one that is retractable and attaches to your waist. I know they are a hassle but it's for their protection. We keep leashes on our dogs. My little Maltese would disappear in a second without it. Once while hiking to hot springs beyond Boiling Springs, we had to hike over ledges. My thought was that if my Maltese slipped, that leash would be her life line, literally. My fear would be that one of my three take off after something they see and never come back. That nightmare was almost realized with you, but you were both very fortunate.
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ReneeG
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05/12/13 09:14pm |
RV Pet Stop
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RE: Idaho ?
Hey 2stepn, I'm from the Boise area (Meridian) and head up that way often. The best route, is to take Hwy 55 to Horseshoe Bend, continue on to Banks. At Banks, turn East on the Banks Lowman Highway. Take that road till you get to the intersection of Hwy 21, and head NE to Stanley all the way. Avoid Hwy 21 from Boise past Lucky Peak and through Idaho City at all costs. Although it's a scenic route, it's a very narrow road, steep in some places, twisting, with hairpin turns. All the RV'ers in the valley take the Hwy 55, Banks Lowman, Hwy 21 route with ease. Because it's mountainous, there are short sports of climbing with probably the steepest is over Banner Summit, but again, nothing like Hwy 21 through Idaho City. Taking the Mountain Home route to Hailey and Ketchum is doable but not necessary.
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ReneeG
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05/12/13 09:03pm |
Roads and Routes
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