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Retail tax exemption for Canadians
We'll be heading for RGV soon and planning to make a few $$$ purchases during our stay. On return to Canada we'll likely have to declare some items. That will likely lead to PST and/or GST issues. How can I avoid sales tax while in Texas or get reimbursed?
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DRSmart
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11/26/09 01:38pm |
Snowbirds
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RE: What kind of air compressor to but??
Saw this portable compressor at Home Depot.
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DRSmart
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11/25/09 08:21pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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Buying a genny and bringing it back to Canada
We're interested in buying a Honda or Yammy during our first trip to the RGV. The price difference is about 50% on the Hondas given a sale price at a US retailer. Canadian retailers won't discount the units, probably due to Honda Canada's agreement. What should I know regarding cross border certifications (CSA) and duties/taxes at the border? Can a US version be returned to Canada? The Canadian version EU2000 can't be paralleled. Please PM me if necessary.
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DRSmart
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11/23/09 07:36pm |
Snowbirds
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RE: 5ers and canoes
Canoe leg
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DRSmart
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11/21/09 07:01pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Easy ways to improve insulation during winter camping?
Here's a link to a book on four seasons RVing.
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DRSmart
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11/16/09 05:42pm |
Beginning RVing
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RE: I'm Super Super Impressed with...
Welcome to Trailer Life forum.
This is the Open Roads Forum of RV.net, not the Trailer Life forum.
Trailer Life forum
There are several URL's that lead to the same forum.
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DRSmart
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11/13/09 09:37pm |
Roads and Routes
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Trailair pinbox
In talking to several friends that have the Trailair pinbox and reading reviews, we've decided to have one installed. My concern is that the Trailair on the one friend's fiver developed a stress crack while under warranty. The company took care of it, but the current warranty is only one year from date of purchase. That's not great since the pin box is a critical component that you'd expect to last the life of the trailer. Has anyone had problems or cracks develop on their Trailair?
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DRSmart
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11/10/09 08:49am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Vaseline on Slide Seals??
Nicole. You are right. Don't use it for all the reasons you mentioned. We use a product called 303, but as others have said, there are good products for that particular purpose. Good luck with your new baby :)
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DRSmart
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11/07/09 07:13am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Warning, be wary of the flu shot.
Glad you're on the road to recovery. I couldn't imagine what you went through. You'll have a story to tell for years to come. Did the thought of getting back on the road in that beauty in your sig help at all?
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DRSmart
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11/05/09 09:12am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Test pull with the new diesel truck
TV; 2009 Chevy Duramax LTZ - SWEET
Rockwood Ultra Light - no kidding OVERKILL :E
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DRSmart
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11/05/09 07:16am |
Tow Vehicles
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Crazy idea for a ladder ????
This topic has been moved to another forum.
You can read it here: 23346390
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DRSmart
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10/29/09 12:10pm |
Around the Campfire
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Crazy idea for a ladder ????
We'll be heading to RGV for the first time, also first extended trip and was thinking what cargo I could manage without. We carry one of those 5 in one ladders. It takes up quite a bit of room in the storage area. Has anyone, be they agile enough, thought of carrying a set of old fashioned stilts made from 2 X 2's? As I recall they were easy to use once learned, like riding a bike. Just high enough to help reach the upper sides of the rig for waxing or minor maintenance. They would take very little space and would be lite. The other large item in cargo is the Weber Q, and I don't want to leave that at home :B I guess another option is this ladder but I've got too many ladders already.
On edit, I can see one false step putting a damper on our stay.
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DRSmart
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10/29/09 12:10pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: So who's in the Snowbird class of 09/10
Also first timers SBing. If all goes according to plan, middle of January on route to RGV. We've only ever had two weeks at a time in the RV due to wife's job. Both of us will be free to go as of December 1st but we've always celebrated Christmas with our family, so we'll hang on 'till mid-January to start our adventure :C. Going to follow advice given here and arrive a week before start of February. Stay somewhere for a week and locate a nice place for February. Another bit of advice we've been given is look for gated resorts due to high number of thefts in non-gated resorts. Is that good advice for the area?
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DRSmart
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10/24/09 08:46pm |
Snowbirds
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RE: 10 ply tire psi question
If your rims are rated to take the pressure, I'd search on line for the load/inflation table for your new tires.
Example: Michelin Load/inflation table
If you know the weight on the axles/tires, inflate to the pressure recommended for the weight. If you go higher than necessary, the tire gets firmer under more pressure and will result in more of a kick at each bump in the road causing more jausling inside the trailer. Less pressure = softer tire = smoother ride. You can go a step up in the load/inflation table as a safety margin in case their's more weight on one side of the trailer or you add cargo at some time. The max cold pressure (80psi) is for the tires max load rating.
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DRSmart
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09/14/09 11:19am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Eternabond in Canada?
Give A.J.B. Distributing a call at 1-866-915-4315. Ask for Allan Lomothe. They are a distributor but will ship direct to you and are in North Bay, Ontario. I bought a 50 foot X 4" roll from them and was happy with the price and service. You can get a range of widths and lengths from them.
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DRSmart
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09/14/09 10:56am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Thule Smart RV Rail System - Anyone have this?
For anyone who's not sure what it is: Thule Smart RV Rail System
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DRSmart
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07/08/09 07:31am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Austailian made reefer/ freezer.- Problems.
Koolatron's adapter might work. Up to 5 amps power draw.
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DRSmart
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07/07/09 09:54am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Dodge fuel filters
High Efficiency refers to the filter. Smaller particle filtration measured in microns, higher flow rate and percentage of particles trapped by the filter. What was the Wix part number?
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DRSmart
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06/25/09 06:59am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: No safety chains for 5th wheelers?
My thoughts would be different safety methods used for fifth wheel trailers versus goose neck or bumper hitch trailers have been established based on the research of accident investigations. I respect your attempt to make things safer. Hope you find authoritative information to help make your decision.
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DRSmart
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06/24/09 04:08pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: No safety chains for 5th wheelers?
I'd just make sure the emergency break away switch is working with a good battery on board the fiver to activate the trailer brakes. As said previously, I wouldn't want a six ton, out of control fiver tagging along. That would be the tail wagging the dog, but not for long.
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DRSmart
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06/24/09 02:15pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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