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RE: Does your insect repellant work?
Mosquitoes cause about 1 million deaths per year worldwide. One of those deaths was my wive's cousin who died of mosquito-born encephalitis.
DEET use has been responsible for 14 to 46 cases of seizures and 4 deaths since its introduction.
I'll take my chances with DEET.
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Eurocamper
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05/19/13 05:05pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Any good CG near Kemmerer WY?
We didn't like anything in Kemmerer so we ended up going to the KOA in Lyman. It was a shame because I really enjoyed Fossil Butte National Monument and would have spent more time there if there was a decent campground nearby.
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Eurocamper
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05/19/13 12:15pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: So where did you dry camp today?
I'll add our latest. Antelope Island State Park, UT. Amazing place in the middle of Great Salt Lake. Only problem are the gnats!!
But the views....to die for. Sites are HUGE and only $10/night.
http://wheelingit.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/img_7840-jpg.jpg width=500
Wonderful place to camp. Some of the best views of the Great Salt Lake available and oh, the sunsets! I try to get out there at least once a year. Yes, the bugs can be bad in the spring.
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Eurocamper
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05/18/13 10:58pm |
Public Lands, Boondocking and Dry Camping
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RE: So where did you dry camp today?
BLM camping outside of Moab, Utah
Which Moab BLM is this? Looks much nicer than the spot we stayed at (Big Bend)
Sand Flats Recreation Area
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Eurocamper
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05/18/13 10:45pm |
Public Lands, Boondocking and Dry Camping
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RE: Need help on planning for Idaho trip
I found Ketchum to be too touristy for my taste so we continued up to Stanley.
There are dozens of campgrounds around the Stanley/Ketchum area - LINK. I stayed at Mormon Bend on the Salmon River. The fly fishing was excellent right in front of my campsite. We day tripped to Redfish Lake and spent an afternoon at the Sawtooth Fish Hatchery watching the salmon run through the ladders there.
The Sawtooth area is truly spectacular, I would compare it to Grand Teton National Park, but without the crowds.
X2 on the suggestion of "City of Rocks." It's a beautiful and unique area with both primitive and developed campgrounds.
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Eurocamper
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05/16/13 12:11pm |
Public Lands, Boondocking and Dry Camping
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RE: Funny Town Names?
I have a friend from Bald Knob, Arkansas.
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Eurocamper
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05/15/13 09:24pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Warped Attitude
You know, this site used to be about swaping info on maintaing your RV but has turned into a B***h session about nothing. Example : http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/26942416.cfm is a post asking for help with their MH, it got 21 replies so far. http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/26940817.cfm about Boondocking at Walmart has 73 replies. Everyone has to get their 2 cents worth in about Walmart but very few care to help a fellow RVer with their problem.
Maybe it's because there are a lot more Walmart shoppers than motorhome mechanics reading this forum.:R
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Eurocamper
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05/15/13 08:27am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: New invention could benefit RVers.
Now imagine a 26 ft motorhome that got 16 MPG using the Oldsmobile Toronado drive train (the Olds got around 8 MPG).
http://www.gmcmi.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/4.jpg
1971 Travco.
16 MPG? Really?
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Eurocamper
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05/14/13 07:56am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Bear bell for dog?
First, as a dog owner I'm glad you dog is all right; second, I don't see this as a leashing issue. If your dog knows its name and has good recall just keep it within hollering range.
I know bird hunters use bells to keep track of their dogs, I don't see why you shouldn't. In fact, it's such a good idea I think I'll get a couple for for my dogs to wear in the back country.
I don't see a down side. In all likelihood predators will see/smell/hear you pet regardless of the bell; there's no reason I know that a predator would associate a bell with food; its a good aid for you to keep track of your dog in the brush; and it may well scare predators away.
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Eurocamper
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05/13/13 02:05pm |
RV Pet Stop
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RE: CO/Propane detector
Was it always plugged in to AC power OR did you just plug it in when getting ready?
Battery shows 'full charge'.........those panel indicators will always show full charge when plugged into AC power.
If you just plugged it in when getting ready......agree that low battery voltage was cause of alarm and then as battery voltage increased from charging alarm reset.
This is a combo unit (CO & Propane)?
Always thought 'propane' detectors were installed down floor level and CO detectors higher on wall due to the way the vapors collected......hummmmmmm :H
I have seen combo CO/Smoke detectors but not CO/propane detectors.
It was always plugged in. I'm fairly sure it is a propane CO unit. Mounted near the floor. I was purging all the air out of the hot water tank at the time. I had the kitchen tap open (hot). It is fairly close to the detector. Not sure if fumes could be trapped in lines & tank could set it off. I just checked again & it seems O.K. now.
Carbon Monoxide is lighter than air, this means that it will float up towards the ceiling. CO detectors should be mounted on the ceiling or high on the wall. Propane is heavier than air and sinks to the floor. That's why propane detectors are mounted at floor level. I'm sure you have a propane detector there.
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Eurocamper
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05/12/13 04:12pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Grand Teton Park, Moran, WY
Can anyone tell me if you can ride ATV or OHV from colter directly to trails? We are considering a trip as well and would love to bring or SXS for some beautiful riding. Thanks
The surrounding forest service land contains hundreds of miles of roads and trails. No OHVs are allowed in the park so you'll have to trailer your ATV to the trail heads.
Bridger Teton National Forest
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Eurocamper
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05/12/13 10:35am |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: What effect is Sequestration having on the parks?
Gee, I think you are on the fringe............... Who cleans up after a group of pigs? Who fixes the plumbing, hot water (where available) does the roads trails and goes to find the lost? Who fights the fires? Who mans the headquarters, the info centers. who studies the wildlife? Who takes care of them in hard times? Who cuts trees and such after the storms................................... it goes on and on and they are under staffed!
I can't tell if this is just hyperbole or you really think that camping fees should cover the cost of building and staffing museums, paying administrators at park headquarters, paying for search and rescue, funding wildlife research and feeding wild animals in hard times. For the record, I think camping fees should cover the cost of the campgrounds and that's it.
As far as being understaffed, I've worked for the Utah Department of Natural Resources, the Utah State Parks and Recreation, the IRS and the Department of Defense. My father was a government employee with the Department of Defense for 30 Years. I have yet to encounter a government agency that did not describe itself as understaffed and underfunded.
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Eurocamper
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05/11/13 04:06pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: Heading to Deer Creek Park in NE Utah
You don't say what your interests are, so here are some general attractions I know about in that area.
Wasatch Mountain State Park
Timpanogas Cave National Mounument
Alpine Loop Scenic Backway
Cascade Springs
Heber Valley Railroad
Jordanelle State Park
Mirror Lake Highway and the Uinta mountain range
Historic Park City
Hot Springs at Homestead Resort
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Eurocamper
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05/11/13 03:09pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: What effect is Sequestration having on the parks?
I wonder how expensive National Park campgrounds really are to maintain. Most of the NP campgrounds were built by the CCC back in the '30s. It's public property, there are no taxes, business licenses or other similar expenses. The public ones depend on volunteers as camp hosts. They collect the money and clean the sites. Fire rings and picnic tables last for decades. Garbage pickup and restroom cleaning takes maybe an hour or two and is performed by employees who make less than $15 dollars an hour.
For example, Norris campground in Yellowstone has 100 campsites and charges $20 a day (about the same price Xanterra charges for their comparable concession-operated campgrounds, with all of Xanterra's additional expenses and its need to see a profit). That means Norris is grossing close to $2000 a day, and as I pointed out has a minimal operating cost. I would say that campground operation is clearly self-supporting and probably subsidizing other operations in the park.
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Eurocamper
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05/11/13 08:55am |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: Have not tent camped in 30 years
Have fun.
After we sold our Volkswagen camper years ago we broke out the old tent and went camping a few times in it. I really enjoyed the mobility and flexibility, we could stay in places that were out of reach to us even in the campervan.
I also enjoyed the light and airy feel that came with a tent and hearing the sounds of nature while lying in my bed. What I didn't like was the packing and unpacking of the car that came with tent camping, and putting everything away when we got home.
Now with my tent trailer I get the best of both worlds.
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Eurocamper
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05/09/13 03:07pm |
Tent Camping
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RE: West bound trip & need advice
is West Yellowstone within decent driving conditions/time for day trip to the Tetons or is it better to stay there?
You could do it in one long day trip, but once you saw the Tetons you would regret not staying overnight there.
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Eurocamper
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05/09/13 02:21pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: 12 volt coffee makers is the any good reason to own one?
To us the best coffee is made by a stovetop perculator.
My method of choice too. Nothing says camp morning to me like the sight, sound and smell of a percolator on a gas stove. It does take a little practice to master, but it produces a wonderful strong, hot and aromatic cup of coffee.
http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb205/eurocamper/Yellowstone/100_5406.jpg height=300
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Eurocamper
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05/08/13 09:25pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: What effect is Sequestration having on the parks?
Yet the National Park Service is waiving all entrance fees nationwide on 11 days in 2013.
Free Entrance Days
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Eurocamper
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05/08/13 10:10am |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: So where did you dry camp today?
BLM camping outside of Moab, Utah
http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb205/eurocamper/Moab/DryCampMoab_zps721266ba.jpg
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Eurocamper
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05/08/13 08:51am |
Public Lands, Boondocking and Dry Camping
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RE: Tent camping in/around Yellowstone, without generators
I'm with you on this, I detest the sound of generators when I'm camping. For that reason I usually stick to the non-generator campgrounds in Yellowstone. Even though they aren't reservable, they really aren't that tough to get into
Madison Campground has a tent-only loop. It's is set well away from the RV section and spots ARE reservable. I'm not sure if generators are specifically prohibited there - you can call and check - but during the couple times I stayed there no one was using a generator.
Edit: The tent-only loops are really much nicer than the RV loops (where tents are also allowed) at Madison. Request loop H to be furthest away from the RV section.
Madison Campground map.
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Eurocamper
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05/08/13 07:56am |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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