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Smelt Bay Prov Park on Cortez
This may be a repeat on this board but seeing the thread on Gorge Harbour on Cortez I thought that some may be able to provide some information on the Provincial Park campground on Cortez. I understand from the BC Parks site that it is being rebuilt this year. My questions are around the campgrounds proximity to the water as we would like to leave a couple of kayaks by the water during our stay. I do know that the camp is on a bluff above the beach but do not know the distance to the beach or if you can see the water from the sites. We'll be travelling in a truck and camper. All comments appreciated.
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DJK555
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04/16/13 12:43pm |
RVing in Canada and Alaska
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Galiano Island BC
Has anyone stayed at the Montague Harbour Provincial Park on Galiano? All comments and observations appreciated in advance.
David
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DJK555
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03/23/13 07:56pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: BC Canada and truck weight ratings
I have lived in BC for 60 years and have driven RV's for over 40 years. I have yet to see a truck camper pulled over and weighed. It RCMP do not pull over RV's in BC. They may ticket/tow if the vehicle is handling in a visible dangerous manner due to faulty equipment or appears to have deficiencies when pulled over for another infraction.
We do have the Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement folks in BC. http://www.th.gov.bc.ca/cvse/ They are the ones that operate the scales and do spot checks for unsafe commercial vehicles. RV's do not fall under their jurisdiction. As an example, last summer I was interested in knowing just how much I was over my axle weights on a GMC K2500 carrying an '98 Adventurer 10. On request the inspector got out of his patrol vehicle and operated the scale for me. Front axle was under while the rear was over. The truck does not appear to be visible over loaded but as others have stated, GVW is an arbitrary number. You are either over or under. I believe that it is important to know all of the facts and then make you own decision. By the way, there was no charge for this service. Just my experience.
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DJK555
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03/08/13 09:37am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Hydraulic Jack conversion
Right your are. Here are Atwoods for under $2000
http://www.dyersonline.com/jacks-levelers/truck-camper-jacks.html
$2000 for a set of 4, not for each...if they are $2000 each I am going into the electric jack making business tommorow!
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DJK555
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02/05/13 02:19pm |
Truck Campers
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Hydraulic Jack conversion
I'm interested to hear comments or experiences with replacing hydraulic jacks with electric jacks. I have a 98 Adverturer 10 with Hi Jacker hydraulic jacks. The set up works very well but I would like to be able to raise and lower by myself and faster. From what I have seen new electric jacks are quite expensive being somewhere in the $1500 to $2000 each. I haven't looked around to see what deals are available. What are our thoughts?
David
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DJK555
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02/05/13 01:45pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Another truck engine discussion
So this is a topic that generates passionate responses. The consensus seems to be that I need to go diesel. Many good arguments made here to support that view. Thanks for all responses. I'll let you know what I end up buying.
David
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DJK555
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12/07/12 09:25am |
Truck Campers
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Another truck engine discussion
Winter planning has started starting for me. I currently haul a 1998 Adventurer 10 with an older GMC 2500 4X4 extended cab with a 5.7L gas engine. The camper weighs 1895 pounds dry and close to 3000 fully loaded with kyaks on the top and bikes on the front rack. The plan is to keep the camper and replace the truck with a Dodge 3500 4X4 Quad Cab. The debate is between gas and diesel. The difference in available torque is obvious but when bringing in maintenance costs, considerable sort trip use when the camper is off, and the difference in truck weight, the gas engine starts to look more attractive. Cost is not really a factor as in our area the dealers are offering "free diesel upgrade" on a regular basis. I'm interested in comments from both those who are hauling a camper with the diesel and the 5.7L Hemi gas engine. Thanks in advance.
David
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DJK555
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12/06/12 12:04pm |
Truck Campers
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Hope to Chilliwack, BC
We will be passing through the Hope area on the way to a BC Ferry booking and would like some advice on a RV Park somewhere between Hope and Chilliwack. We're traveling in a 10' truck camper and do not usually stay in private RV camps. Thanks in advance.
David
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DJK555
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08/03/12 01:40pm |
RVing in Canada and Alaska
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RE: New Shocks? Brand
I just put KYB's on a 88 K2500 - more or less the same truck as yours. Quite "firm" when empty but perfect with the camper on.
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DJK555
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06/21/12 12:02pm |
Truck Campers
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