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RE: Tenth Annual RV.net Class B Rally (B10)
Would be glad to get photos from others who took photos at B10 to put in the b-rally.org photo file for B10. If you have them on an online photo hosting service, I can just point to them on b-rally.org as in the past although that is not as durable as a historical record as having them on the b-rally.org website itself. All B3 history was lost when the website that held it went away.
There are many photo hosting sites out there and most are free or have a minimal charge. I like Picasa Web Albums because original size photos can be uploaded to it and consequently downloaded by anyone viewing a photo. I also use Photobucket, but primarily for hosting photos to post online like to RV.net.
I've had four web hosting services with my photos go out from under me over the years. I no longer trust them. One thing I don't do is post original hi-rez photos or think of them as storage backup. Even Facebook, the largest, is iffy as they have eliminated some groups I posted photos to.
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Davydd
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05/20/13 08:10am |
Rallies, Shows and Gatherings
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RE: Tenth Annual RV.net Class B Rally (B10)
What I couldn't do with the Internet connections at hand was send the original high Rez file.David, when you get an adequate Internet connection, please send me the high rez group file for the b-rally.org photo history. The group photo downloaded from fb is now on the b-rally.org website main page.
Would be glad to get photos from others who took photos at B10 to put in the b-rally.org photo file for B10. If you have them on an online photo hosting service, I can just point to them on b-rally.org as in the past although that is not as durable as a historical record as having them on the b-rally.org website itself. All B3 history was lost when the website that held it went away.
There are many photo hosting sites out there and most are free or have a minimal charge. I like Picasa Web Albums because original size photos can be uploaded to it and consequently downloaded by anyone viewing a photo. I also use Photobucket, but primarily for hosting photos to post online like to RV.net.
David,
I sent you an optimized version via your Facebook email address which is twice as big as the one that ended up on the BEE Social Group page on Facebook. The original is 6.5 GB and just won't send via email.
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Davydd
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05/20/13 07:55am |
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RE: Tenth Annual RV.net Class B Rally (B10)
As I mentioned about the low resolution of the group photo in this message thread not being great, I was able to upload a higher resolution photo to the BEE Social Group on Facebook. I also emailed an "optimized" version to Bob that looks pretty good full screen. What I couldn't do with the Internet connections at hand was send the original high Rez file.
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Davydd
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05/19/13 01:58pm |
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RE: Tenth Annual RV.net Class B Rally (B10)
Thanks Bob and Shaaron for putting on a great rally. The weather was great. Everything was just right. And when Jersey Girls meet the Canadian Brothers you can never have better campfire conversations.
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Davydd
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05/19/13 01:51pm |
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RE: Tenth Annual RV.net Class B Rally (B10)
Here is the RV.net B10 Group picture. This is a low res photo because of the posting restrictions of this message board. A higher resolution will be made available by other means to be determined.
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k309/Davydd_2006/2013%20B10%20Rally%20Michigan%20UP/B10RallyGroupMedium.jpg
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Davydd
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05/18/13 06:55am |
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RE: Tenth Annual RV.net Class B Rally (B10)
Early arrivals at the potluck.
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k309/Davydd_2006/null-1.jpg
Registration open.
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k309/Davydd_2006/null.jpg
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Davydd
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05/17/13 07:42am |
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RE: Tenth Annual RV.net Class B Rally (B10)
Last night we were the only campers at Fort Wilkins SP in Copper Harbor way up at the end of the Keweenaw Peninsula. Ice on the lakes and lots of snow in the woods yet but nice weather.
Today we stopped for the night in Bay Furnace NF right on Lake Superior outside Munising. Again, so far, we may end up the only campers.
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Davydd
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05/15/13 01:40pm |
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RE: What the UK "B" makers do with the Ducato
Here is a detailed breakdown of that YouTube Video That compares 15 different RVs similar to the Ram Promaster van. You can decide if the Winnebago Travato is a good design effort compared to so many other solutions shown here.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-h8ruMKBog&feature=youtu.be
I noted all 15 in order and then Googled their websites for more detailed information.
1. Autocruise Rhythm
http://www.swiftgroup.co.uk/motorhomes/autocruise/van-conversions/layouts
2. Murvi Morello
http://www.murvi.co.uk/products/the-morello/
3. Pilote Aventura F600 DGA
http://www.pilote.fr/en/index.php?page=gamme&id_gamme=1
4. Horizons Ikon
http://www.horizonsleisurevehicles.co.uk/motorhome_range_ikon.html
5. Tribute 669
http://www.tributemotorhomes.co.uk/tribute-669
6. Rapido V53
http://www.rapido.fr/sites/gbr/en/prod.php?ref=v53&serie=vans
7. Globecart Globescout RD Style
http://www.globecarmotorhomes.co/the-range/globescout-style.html
8. Wildax Aurora
http://www.wildaxmotorhomes.com/wildax-aurora
9. Devon Aztec
http://devonconversions.co.uk/motorhome/fiat-aztec/
10. Auto-Sleeper Kemerton
http://www.auto-sleepers.co.uk/vans/peugeot/models/van-peugeot-kemerton
11. Vantage Sol
http://www.vantagemotorhomes.co.uk/sol-motorhome-info.php
12. Auto-Sleeper Windrush
http://www.auto-sleepers.co.uk/vans/peugeot/models/van-peugeot-windrush
13. Shire Phoenix 2ML
http://www.shiremotorhomes.co.uk/motorhome-phoenix2ml.html
14. Autocruise Accent
http://www.swiftgroup.co.uk/motorhomes/autocruise/van-conversions/layouts
15. Adria Twin GT
http://www.adriagt.co.uk/
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Davydd
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05/13/13 06:20pm |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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RE: Water tank drain valve
I replaced one on my Pleasure-way Plateau once. I'm pretty sure it was this one...
Universal Drain Valve
Camping World has them. A lot of RV dealers with a good retail supply store will most likely have them too.
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Davydd
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05/13/13 02:45pm |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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RE: What the UK "B" makers do with the Ducato
It's a 30 minute YouTube video reviewing a whopping 15 Bs. I wish I had taken notes so I could check the websites for these companies. It was almost overwhelming trying to remember 15 different Bs and what you might or might not like.
What I did notice is that 4" step inside probably causes a lot of design grief.
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Davydd
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05/13/13 11:01am |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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RE: What tires do you suggest?
We got a total of 36,000 miles on ours and had to replace them as they were worn down.So they were rotated at least 5 times in that 36,000 miles?
They were rotated per the service intervals Mercedes Benz recommends. The wear was uniformly even and the tires were in good looking condition. There was just no tread left. Continental Vancofourseason tires only carry a 40,000 mile warranty. In effect that's a very cheap tire without a lot of expected tread life.
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Davydd
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05/12/13 08:42am |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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RE: Re-use the "pink stuff"
Blue can be used in traps and the gray and black tanks but not the water lines or fresh water tank.
It took me about three complete flushes to get the pink stuff fully out of my water lines and tank. Since we weren't using the water for drinking or coffee I didn't worry about it too much. But blue would be different.
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Davydd
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05/11/13 09:31pm |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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RE: Tenth Annual RV.net Class B Rally (B10)
Oh my God, don't tell me snow. Now I want to head in the opposite direction.
Hudson Bay?
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Davydd
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05/11/13 08:57pm |
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RE: Tenth Annual RV.net Class B Rally (B10)
We're leaving Tuesday morning with an interim destination of Copper Harbor. We haven't been up on the peninsula yet but just about everywhere else on the UP. I have been steadily fixing our B all week. Have done a lot of stuff. Last things to do is wash it and fill the propane tank.
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Davydd
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05/11/13 05:13pm |
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RE: Re-use the "pink stuff"
An RV water line blow-out plug is a very inexpensive investment. That is if you have an air compressor in your arsenal which I always thought was kind of an essential to have for a B owner.
http://images.lowes.com/product/converted/014717/014717361033lg.jpg
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Davydd
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05/11/13 07:56am |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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RE: What tires do you suggest?
Tirerack, Discount Tire, Sears, Costco, Walmart and other tire selling websites all have detailed information on a variety of tires with spec comparisons, ratings and reviews. Also, their tire selectors narrow down the proper tires for your vehicle. Not all tires mentioned are available for every kind of B. If you live in the South you might prefer a tire different than someone living in the North. If you off-road you might want a more aggressive tire. You kind of have to decide what criteria is most important.
I checked every tire website that sold tires in the Twin Cities and narrowed my choice down that way. I wanted a smooth riding all season tire that would have a lasting tread life. The only cost factor was who sold the desired tire for less.
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Davydd
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05/11/13 07:48am |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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RE: What Did You Do To Your Class B Today ?
senf, Just be glad you don't have a dually. ;)
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Davydd
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05/11/13 07:36am |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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RE: Tenth Annual RV.net Class B Rally (B10)
We are now within the 10 day forecast for Kincheloe from Thursday through Sunday on the Weather Channel. Every day is predicted to have a high of 61F with an overnight low ranging from 42F to 46F which is perfect sleeping weather for me. It goes from mostly sunny to partly cloudy and about a 10% chance of precipitation.
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Davydd
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05/10/13 06:13pm |
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RE: What tires do you suggest?
Continental Vanco Four Season
You can't be serious. We got a total of 36,000 miles on ours and had to replace them as they were worn down. They come standard lately on Sprinters. Our previous 2005 Sprinter had Michelins and they were still good at 61,000 miles when we sold it. We replaced our Continental Vanco Four Seasons with Michelin LTX MS/2 tires that have a 70,000 mile warranty. They give a much improved ride over the Continentals we originally had. On top of that, Continental tires are not very widely distributed and available.
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Davydd
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05/10/13 06:06pm |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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RE: Re-use the "pink stuff"
I couldn't de-winterize this year until I drove all the way south to Texas when we left Minnesota March 1. I simply stopped at a campground with full hookups and ran the water through the gray tank and into the sewer and then flushed it a couple of times that way until I could no longer detect the pink.
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Davydd
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05/09/13 04:43pm |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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