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RE: Looking for gamers (board games, RPGs, MMOs, miniatures)
I'm not full-timing, and I live on the East Coast but your topic SO intrigued me that I had to reply. I love RPGs, board games although I don't do MMO type games. Pen and paper games take up so much space I can't imagine trying to bring my games along full-time. Of course I've also played 4e D&D in the infield at a NASCAR race so maybe I'm on the right track.
Anyway, my family and I will be in San Fran the 1st week of July if you happen to be up that way. I can't wait to hear more of this adventure quest you are setting off on.
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Eyegor
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05/17/13 06:57pm |
Full-time RVing
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RE: How do tent people pack?
Give each kid ONE duffel bag for EVERYTHING they want to take. Mom and Dad have to play by the same rules though. This doesn't count "camp items" like sleeping bags, stove, etc. Usually when it comes to camp gear, the more money you pay, the smaller and lighter things get. Sleeping bags are a great example. Also, sleeping pads are lighter and smaller than air mattresses. One last example:
The tent- This will likely be the first item needed and the last packed. Instead of packing it back into its stuff/storage sack, put it in the trunk, on top/around/behind the other gear. This way it fits into otherwise unused space.
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Eyegor
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05/14/13 06:39pm |
Tent Camping
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RE: add a second battery or get inverter
As usual, the answer is get both.;) I would say it depends on how often you need AC power.
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Eyegor
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04/11/13 08:12pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: SC Aquarium in Charleston
x2 for Patriot's Point and Fort Sumter, if you are into history. The aquarium is modern and very well done, but it devotes as much space to the coastal ecosystem as it does to actual ocean environment. It also has a 4D theatre (IMAX IIRC) that I really enjoyed as well.
I visit aquariums everywhere I go and the one in Charleston, is very nice but not a must see in my book.
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Eyegor
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04/08/13 01:24pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: Class A or C? and other questions.
One of the reasons that I prefer Class C units is the front doors. We stop often during the day and I find it just easier to hop in and out of the cab. OTOH, my wife spends most of the time in the front passenger seat and the Ford doghouse crowds her a little more than she would prefer. In the shorter Cs' I really like the option of spinning the front seats around. This is not very common so you either have to look for it or figure in the aftermarket cost yourself. Of course, what works for me may be different than you.
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Eyegor
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04/08/13 01:05pm |
Beginning RVing
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RE: Lantern
What, no love for the classic Coleman white gas lanterns? Yes, they are finicky. Yes, the mantles can be fragile. Yes, the liquid fuel can be a pain. Yes, they are noisy and give off heat.
Yes, I love them very much. All that being said, the advice you've received above is very solid.
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Eyegor
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03/29/13 08:53pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: New Westfalia clone
It also reminds me of the Country Home minivan conversions. I would be interested in this type of unit. Looked hard at the Active N6 but couldn't get past the Nissan badge on the grill.
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Eyegor
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03/18/13 04:56pm |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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RE: Looking for a Good CG near Washington DC?
KOA gets a mixed review on these boards, but the Capitol KOA in Millersville is very nice, imho.
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Eyegor
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03/08/13 08:46pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: Pilot Flying J gas card?
I have both the P/FJ Advantage Card and the GS card. The only advantage I've found with the GS Card is that some Pilot's are independents contracted to Pilot. These may not accept the P/FJ Card for pump start. I hate having to walk inside multiple times if all I'm doing is a fuel stop. Otherwise, the other posters are correct. The plain Advantage Card is often less of a hassle.
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Eyegor
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03/02/13 05:17pm |
Good Sam Club
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RE: Why no 12v plug
The OP also asked about why TT and 5ver have plugs and many MH don't. It is only a guess but I would say because it is assumed most MHs will be optioned with a genny. Therefore 120v when boondocking or going down the road likely not a big deal. Most TTs don't have that option so they install more 12v plugs. I can even remember a time when sometrailers had a few permanently installed propane lights to help conserve batteries as well.
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Eyegor
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02/24/13 06:08pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: At 30 feet: A or C?
I feel a Class-C is best max'd out at 28 feet with few exceptions like rvten just above has. At 30 feet, I'd stay away from slideouts and cab-over beds to reduce the over-all weight of the rig and your temptation to over-load it. A 30 footer with slide-outs and sleeping accomodations for 4 or more people seems risky to over-load by design. That is why I recommend a Super-C on a real truck chassis to address such weight at that length and accomodations. Of coarse a class-A is the other choice, but if you have more than two people to accomodate, you resort to bed conversions twice a day in most of them.
x2. I agree with all points mentioned. I would also add that on long Cs I don't worry as much about tail swing as I do tail drag. I know there are casters, skids, and such but dragging is dragging.
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Eyegor
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02/20/13 03:08pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Love A's, but C's seem more practical for families
We are in a similar situation to yours. DW and I + 16y/o son and 7y/o girl. So even though we are a family of 4, we need 3 seperate sleeping areas. We fit well into our little Class C but making the dinette every morning can become a hassle. Your idea may be better, expecially because the DW says "No way" to the cabover bunk". Even when we bcome empty nesters we may stay with a C because we like the front doors (which not all As have) and will likely keep the OH bunk as well. It is so much extra interior room for stuff.
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Eyegor
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02/20/13 03:00pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Recomend Hershey Pa campground
I was at Highmeadow this past fall for the show. They are up and running but still rebuilding a few areas after last year's flooding. I'm sure by this spring they will be fully operational. Unless you are a big rig or truly need a pull-thru, I would recommend staying out of the Woodland?? section. It is convenient to the office and pool and is also the furthest from the train but it is tight, and low enough to be susceptible to minor flooding.
P.S. The train doesn't bother me, but then the trains at the Anvil didn't either.
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Eyegor
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02/19/13 07:22pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: NY thruway roads and construction
Agreed. Can't comment too much on the road condition. They seem no better or worse than usual to me. Of course that isn't saying much about NY roads in winter.
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Eyegor
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02/18/13 02:20pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Why a 2 way and not a 3 way fridge?
All the posters have made salient points. My 86 is only a 2-way and I like it that way. My secret suspicion is that the 3-way combined with folks wary of LP led to many, many dead batteries. A 12v fridge will drain your batteries pretty quick unless you have a large bank. Can't comment on the safety issues but consumer perception and demand drives most things in this industry.
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Eyegor
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02/18/13 02:17pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Motorhomes on Sprinter Chasis questions?
Judi, I agree that most people seem to want slides. I also agree that LTV makes really great units. Once the DW and I get the kids out of the house I would seriously look at the LTV 24IB. I should have been more specific. I would like to see more options for non-slide Sprinter Class C's with the cabover bed. IIRC the earliest Winnie Views and Itasca came that way, although the overhead bed was pretty small.
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Eyegor
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02/18/13 02:07pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Motorhomes on Sprinter Chasis questions?
WARNING: I'm taking this thread off-topic somewhat from the towing/performance discussion. I have been looking at newer Sprinter Class C units for the exact reasons mentioned above but can't find any without slides. For now I am a no-slide kind of guy. Some of the Phoenix cruiser models allegedly can be had with a Sprinter and the slides are supposedly optional but I've never seen one on the lot or at a show. The only PC dealer in my area says he "might" be able to order one without a slide but he wasn't sure either.
Any other ideas on Sprinter C's without slides?
P.S. I included this question here because we are discussing Sprinter Class C units. If necessary, feel free to ignore it as being off-topic.
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Eyegor
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02/17/13 06:36pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Winter Weekend
Why not use the space heater the whole time you're there?
x2. That is what I do to really stretch my propane. Just be aware that almost all electric heaters draw a lot. With a true 30A hookup you should have no problem, but if using 20A you may have to watch how loaded your circuits become.
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Eyegor
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02/16/13 10:22am |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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RE: Brand New Coachman Freelander 22CB
I am not in the RV business so this is just a guess, but I would say that it may have to do with the time of year. Most RVs are used during the summer only, and maybe only 2-4 times a year. At least where I am located, most of the rigs on the road this time of year are either Class A or large fivers. My guess is that these rigs belong to either full-timers or mostly timers. All of the vacation rigs are tucked away until warmer weather.
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Eyegor
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02/10/13 01:20pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Sight Seeing With no Car?
We have vacationed the last two yrs. without a toad. We have rented a car, used shuttles, used mass transit, and used the MH as a daily driver. All of these options work. How well depends on your needs and where you are located. Some places mass transit is horrible or non-existant.
The biggest problem we've had is not parking (that simply requires thinking ahead a little bit and deciding if the MH is the right choice), or the unhooking/awning stuff. The biggest problem I have is getting the family to keep the interior secured for travel. We tend to "spread out" while in the rig and it can take 15-30 minutes to get everyone to take care of their stuff.
If you are going to be traveling and moving every 1-2 days I don't see a need for a toad, at almost any length. If you are going to be staying put for a week or so and plan to be doing road trips every day then a toad makes sense. If we are going someplace for that amount of time we plan on renting a car for 2-3 days at the most per week. This keeps the cost down while maximizing the ability to get around.
The one area I haven't touched on is security. I really like the idea of having a toad along in case the MH breaks down. It's happened to us once already but we had already reserved a rental for that day so it worked out fine.
In closing, no toad for us so far and for the most part we like it this way. However, the decision is not final. We may change our minds at some point and your style of travel or priorities may be different than ours.
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Eyegor
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02/10/13 01:04pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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