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RE: Combination heartworm, roundworm, flea medication
We have 2 boxers too!
I use Frontline Plus for ticks & fleas and it works well. It lasts longer than 4 weeks too. I use Heartgard for heartworms and give it every month and try to have a couple of weeks between the Frontline & Heartgard.
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KarenS144
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06/17/13 07:24pm |
RV Pet Stop
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RE: Lost my good friend today
My sympathies over the loss of your furkid. He had a long and no doubt happy life with you. I hope you'll soon be able to remember him with smiles rather than tears.
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KarenS144
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06/16/13 06:19am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Jeep Wrangler Sport
There is only 2 of us & dog. After crawling in back seat of Wrangler once I just removed rear seat & bought the cargo pad made of rubber for the back. The dog loves the open space.
HaHa! We did the same thing for our 2 boxers. Back seat came out of our '10 Wrangler and a couple of dog beds went in. They love it. There are 4 of us... 2 two leggers and 2 four leggers. ;)
And to the OP, we love our Wrangler. Is it the most comfy... Not by a long way! Is it gas efficient...ummm no on that too. Are they the safest? Nope! Most reliable? Probably not. Is it COOL? oh ya! Does it go where we want to go? Definitely!
It is very easy to get ready to tow. Just shift a couple of gears and DH always takes a fuse out and you're good to go. We have the Brake Buddy tow bar system and you can tell a difference when the Jeep brakes as opposed to when they don't. We figured that out once when DH loosened the cable too much and the Jeep brakes didn't engage at all.
Get the vehicle that fits your lifestyle and enjoy it!
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KarenS144
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06/15/13 11:31am |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Running frig while driving
I start the fridge a couple of days ahead of departure and let it get cold, stock it and the LP runs while we're on the road. My fridge hasn't been off since late April when we made our first trip. I'm fortunate in that I can keep the MH at the house and it's plugged in when we're home.
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KarenS144
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06/10/13 06:29pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: FIRST TIME MOTORHOME
2 nights in Moab is not enough. Arches and Canyonlands are there as well as Dead Horse Point State Park, a beautiful park well worth the drive and watching the sunset from the point. There is a great brewery in town too. ;)
I don't know about the rest of your trip but am sure someone else can comment.
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KarenS144
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06/10/13 07:16am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Why do your kids keep yelling at our dogs?
I've had kids whistle and bark at our pups when we're walking. There have been some that pedal their bikes near us then turn so they're coming straight at us or will turn so they swing really close to my boxers.
Fortunately, my two are well behaved and don't bark back although I've been known to growl at the little creeps.
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KarenS144
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06/10/13 07:11am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Adding water after dumping black tank
I add a couple of gallons to the black tank and sometimes squirt in bit of detergent along with the packet of stuff that's supposed to keep the smell down. The grey tank usually gets some added during clean up once we're home.
One thing to note, is that the black tank indicator may not be accurate. Sometimes ours still shows 2/3 full even after dumping. Sometimes it shows empty after dumping. Also, don't forget that water is the black tank's best friend. Make sure to use plenty or you'll wind up with a pyramid of yuck at the bottom.
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KarenS144
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06/10/13 07:01am |
Beginning RVing
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RE: Securing dogs at campsite plus flea & tic control
Our 2 boxers do fine cabled to the same back jack but I don't know how a 3rd one would do. I'd probably shorten their cables and put #3 on a front jack. I try to keep ours tired out so they're not moving around much at our site and each has a comfy cots with a pad on it so they're usually tired and comfy and sleeping. I don't know if tying to the jack on your TT would be advisable.
I use Frontline Plus and it controls ticks just fine. The ticks will attach and it takes a little time for them to die but they do. I still check the boxer kids at least once a day and pull off any that are still kicking as well as dead ones. I haven't tried Comfortis but have heard about some problems.
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KarenS144
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06/09/13 12:59pm |
RV Pet Stop
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RE: why did you go with a Class C?
We went from a B+ to a Class A and skipped the C Class. When we decided the B+ was just too small, we initially thought that an A Class was out of reach financially and couldn't see ourselves driving around in a big bus. We looked at several C's both new & used but one sly salesman snuck a Class A tour in while we were looking and that was it. Ours is considered "entry level" and is not of the highest quality but it looks good and serves us well. We looked at plenty of C's that were more expensive.
We LOVE the big windshield for not only the view of the countryside but the view of the road. The front seats & cab area become part of the living space once you're set up. Both chairs swivel to the rear and it's all on one level. Many Class C's have a step up out of the cab area to the back of the unit. With a 30' Class C you may get 20' of living area while with a 30' Class A, you get almost 30' of living area.
There are some downsides, especially with gassers and that is the HEAT & noise from the engine. We added insulation to the doghouse and under the floor board which really helped both. The BIG windshield admits a lot of sun so that adds to the heat. We try to be in at our night's stop by 4PM if we're headed west and it's possible.
We have a Georgetown 280 which is just under 30'. It has a large slide in the front which has the couch & dinette on it and a smaller one in the bedroom for the head of the bed. I don't have a lot of counter space.... pretty much non existent in fact but with the sink covers and the cover for the burners, I can manage. I doubt I'll be preparing Thanksgiving dinner in it though.
It's a trade off and with every unit there will be something you wish was different. Good luck with your search and let us know what you decide.
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KarenS144
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06/09/13 07:38am |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Trip Report: The Burr Trail, Utah Scenic Backway
We're thinking of a repeat trip to Utah next year primarily to do some off roading around Moab but after seeing the pics and report will add the Burr Trail to the list of To Do's!
Thanks for sharing your experience!
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KarenS144
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06/07/13 05:18pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Big Dog - Small Trailer
Karen, some people are tying yellow ribbons to their leashes to signify that the dog needs space, look up "yellow dog project" but just like with horses there is a small percentage of people that will understand it. .
I hadn't heard that. (Obviously, I'm one of the majority that didn't realize there was a color code.) I think it's a great idea. Now, if it could be publicized more....
Thanks for the link!
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KarenS144
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06/07/13 07:57am |
RV Pet Stop
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RE: Unexpected refund
That has happened to us too! I didn't ask nor expected a refund either time. Love those COE campgrounds.
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KarenS144
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06/07/13 06:55am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Cell Carrier
What situation? We have Verizon and had the MiFi but recently got a JetPac. We've found very few places where we don't get service.
I don't have experience with other carriers but I hope you find something that works for you.
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KarenS144
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06/06/13 02:48pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: louisville,ky
I second that! We're in southern Indiana but much closer to Louisville than Indy.
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KarenS144
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06/04/13 06:49am |
Camping World Accessories
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RE: A very bad day
I'm so sorry for your loss. I also lost a pet rabbit under similar circumstances when I was a kid.
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KarenS144
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06/01/13 08:41pm |
RV Pet Stop
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RE: Sam's Logo?
Woohoo! That did it. DUH. I should have thought of that.
Thanks!
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KarenS144
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06/01/13 08:34pm |
Good Sam Club
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RE: My Girls
What pretty girls! I know Little Sandi is little but how big is Macy?
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KarenS144
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06/01/13 08:32pm |
RV Pet Stop
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Sam's Logo?
I joined the forum before I joined Good Sam and I want one of those cute Good Sam Logo under my name. When I tried to register at Good Sam, I was able to use the same email I registered on the forum with but it would not let me use my forum name. I used Karen.S.144 instead so now I apparently have 2 accounts and can't get the logo unless I re-register here with the new name.
Is there a way that I can fix it?
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KarenS144
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06/01/13 11:59am |
Good Sam Club
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RE: Pictures of the Going to the Sun Road, Glacier Park MT
Holy Cow! We'll be there the 1st weekend of August. Hopefully, the snow will be gone one way or the other by then.
Thanks for the link!
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KarenS144
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06/01/13 11:51am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Big Dog - Small Trailer
We travel with 2 boxers and they were one of the reasons that we went from a B+ with no slides to a Class A with 2 slides!
Tired dogs are GOOD dogs. Comfortable dogs are GOOD dogs too. Tired and comfortable dogs are EXCELLENT dogs! I walk ours a lot. I'm estimating at least 3 miles/day when we're camping and they have cots with pads to lay on when in camp. I use cables which I hook around the back right jack. I would be concerned about using an X-pen with them just because IF they got interested in a deer or squirrel or a loose dog, I'd be afraid they'd break out.
As far as monitoring the temp, you could also use those weather stations that have a thermometer that one puts outside. Just put it in the TT and the monitor in the cab. They're pretty cheap now.
Our boxers are people magnets. Adults and kids are drawn to us and while my 2 have never shown any hint of aggressiveness, I ALWAYS watch for any indication that they don't like the attention. After all, they ARE dogs and have teef. ;) Most people are considerate and ask if they can pet them but once in a while a kid just charges up and that always makes me so nervous. Maybe there should be a universal warning color like trail riders have for their horses which indicates if the horse is a stud or kicks or is green that dogs could wear! Colored ribbons to tie to their leashes which let others know if it's okay to approach them?
We have left ours in the MH for a few hours but not often. They pretty much go where we go and we're limited to where they can go! They really do limit what we can do in many places since dogs aren't allowed on NP trails.
I use the flexi leashes and find them much easier to use than the 6' leashes but do use the 6 footers in some situations. The trick to the flexis is training the dogs and using the brake. Mine know "wait" "stay" "slow" "leave it" and "go around" which is handy when we wind up on opposite sides of trees. LOL!
ALWAYS carry poop bags. I have one dispenser on a flexi and one on a 6' leash. Clean up after your dogs...both dogs. Little dog poop is just as nasty as big dog poop. When we're out sight seeing, I carry a gallon of water and a bowl for them. When we're hiking in the places they're allowed to go, I carry a bottle with a small tray or share mine so they can have a drink too. There are cooling mats and jackets available now.
I think those of us that travel with dogs need to be cautious, considerate and responsible. I do not want anything I do (or don't do) or the behavior of my boxers to give anyone a reason to add further limitations or worse...ban dogs!
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KarenS144
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06/01/13 07:23am |
RV Pet Stop
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