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RE: Shower in RV [survey]
Interesting project.
I might suggest that there are a number of other areas you could/should be exploring in your shower research - wet bath vs dry bath, privacy, size of shower, type of shower head, type of shower, importance of conserving water, size/type of hot water tank, type of RV, size of RV, importance given to type of shower relative to other RV amenities etc. etc. etc.
Good luck.
Jay
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RangerJay
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05/25/13 05:59am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Ovenight parking Greater Sudbury -Sault Ste Marie
There are a number of campgrounds between Sudbury and Sault Ste. Marie that would be pleased to have your business for a night or more.
Jay
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RangerJay
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05/19/13 09:36am |
RVing in Canada and Alaska
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RE: Cleaning the Gray water sensors?
After a while you get to know your own water use habits and the need to "monitor the monitor" goes away.
We used to worry and fret about our displays - till I realized that drawing from a full on-board fresh water tank would never exceed the capacity of the black and grey water tanks.
All of our trips begin with full fresh water and empty waste water tanks - this does us very easily for a 3 night stay. To conserve on-board fresh water for a longer stay we will draw from the campground system for dishes and wash them outdoors.
We have not relied on the monitor display for years - other than to share a laugh when they read exactly the opposite of what they should be reading.
Jay
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RangerJay
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05/19/13 07:50am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Opinions on electric heaters.
The one option you did not include is wall-mounted 120 V baseboard heaters with an electronic thermostat that has an accurate temperature control of +/-0.15°C.
Nothing equals this.
We do a lot of fall/cold weather camping and over the years we've played with all the choices listed - and finally installed 2 120V baseboard heaters - one below the dinette and one at the entrance well with an installed thermostat that had a temperature control of +/- .15 degrees. All I can say is that the difference is night and day - constant (incredibly comfortable) temperature - all the time - no "cold" times - no "hot" times - no fan noise. Obviously costs more - but if you do a lot of cold-weather camping you can't do better.
Thanks,
Jay
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RangerJay
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04/14/13 04:20pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Arrowhead Provincial Park
Did not ask where it was Want to know if cell phones work there
I think you got your answer - and if you already know the park is next door to Huntsville then perhaps you should check with your cell phone provider if you have doubts about the signal ....
Jay
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RangerJay
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04/09/13 04:44pm |
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RE: TRIP OF A LIFETIME TO ALASKA...ANY HELP
If this is indeed your "once-in-a-lifetime" Alaskan Trip (as ours was a couple of years ago) then you might want to consider:
- be careful about over-planning and over-scheduling - we found our most enjoyable times/places were at those spots we liked and were able to spend a few extra days at.
- Fairbanks and Anchorage are OK - but (in our view) they are just cities - you don't need to spend a lot of time in either.
- don't forget that the typical "Alaska" trip includes British Columbia and the Yukon - both deserve at least as much of your attention as Alaska.
- do get the Milepost and Church books already mentioned earlier in this thread - each shows their real strength on the road - planning as you drive or the night before.
- go prepared to use provincial, state or national parks - setting and scenery is always far superior - but you will likely have to live without hookups (a small generator is a real plus).
- a decent camera with a telephoto lens is pretty much mandatory.
- the Kenai Peninsula is a neat chunk of the world - and if you are including it on your route then try to avoid travel on Fridays and Sundays (or Monday on a long weekend).
- do lots of reading - internet websites, blogs, magazines, forums ..... but don't strain your eyes .....
- when you find yourself saying "just another glacier" - then the time for turning the trailer back towards home is getting close.
.... think that is about it for any words of wisdom I might have .....
Have a great trip (it's pretty hard not to ...)
Jay
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RangerJay
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04/05/13 11:46am |
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RE: How Far North?
http://www.thelivingmoon.com/41pegasus/04images/Santa/Nick_at_The_North_Pole_1.jpg width=650
Yeah ..... but I think the OP was looking for places that had full hookups ....... :B
Jay
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RangerJay
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04/05/13 07:28am |
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RE: Starting campfires
I use briquettes for the BBQ - and once done with the steak - there is no better fire starter. I'm now in the habit of making a bit of a firewood "nest" for the left-over briquettes - usually add a few extra fresh ones - cover them with more firewood - go clean-up the dishes - then voila! - the perfect campfire has magically appeared - no fuss - no muss .....
Jay
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RangerJay
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03/19/13 11:23am |
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RE: Ways to feel more secure while sleeping out on the road
There are more than a couple posters in this thread that give me the feeling I need be very careful going next door to ask for some sugar .....
Jay
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RangerJay
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02/24/13 02:21pm |
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RE: Which is a good web site to obtain a travel route?
Microsoft Streets and Trips is a great trip planning tool - we've used it for many years and haven't found anything better for planning. A trial version can be downloaded at:
http://www.microsoft.com/en-ca/download/details.aspx?id=30173
Jay
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RangerJay
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02/22/13 07:19am |
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RE: Ontario with 13 year old
At 13 years old you might not want to miss Canada's Wonderland - just north of Toronto on Highway 400:
http://www.canadaswonderland.com/
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RangerJay
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01/28/13 07:37am |
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RE: Suport along the way to Alaska
I was wondering. On the trip to Alaska and back. Do you see very many Highway Patrol and Park Ranger along the way? If you breakdown, will you get help in a hr., a day? And what about cell phone service along the way?
When we went to Alaska in 2011 we had the same questions and perhaps the same worries - but once on the road it took very little time to recognize that the same "rule of thumb" is in place as it is where we live now (a remote area with a lot of empty road) - folks simply don't go by a vehicle at the side of the road needing help. Having said that - if your "help" needs a few parts specific to your vehicle then you might be enjoying the area hospitality a little longer than your planned schedule .....
Jay
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RangerJay
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01/24/13 04:19pm |
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RE: Need recommendation for GOOD CG in Homer, AK
We stayed at the Heritage RV Park on the spit - http://alaskaheritagervpark.com/ - it is a very nice RV park but pricey - I believe $75/night if I remember right. As already mentioned there are sections of the spit designated for public camping without any form of hook-up. We went in the middle of August - no reservations necessary - tons of room at that time.
Jay
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RangerJay
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01/20/13 11:01am |
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RE: Alaska-Cruise vs Driving
I'm pretty sure that you won't be disappointed with your cruise - but it is pretty much guaranteed that it will only whet your appetite to come back - spend more time - and see more places.
Our own Alaskan trip-of-a-lifetime with our trailer was really an Alberta, British Columbia, Yukon and Alaskan trip-of-a-lifetime. We adjusted our schedule to stay longer in at least 4 destination stops (Muncho Park BC, Dawson City Yukon, Homer Alaska and Haines Alaska) and adjusted the same schedule to stay significantly less at 2 stops (Fairbanks and Anchorage).
We very much enjoyed the isolation, quiet and leisure time throughout much of our travels - and were thankful to not be a part of a "tour" whenever we happened to interact with one.
We did get the opportunity to enjoy cruise type scenery and activities out of Homer, Seward, Valdez, Haines and Skagway.
We got the additional opportunity to enjoy many more destinations and activities that cruise passengers would ever see.
The net cost was $6800 over a 2-month period - 12,500 KM on the trailer and 15,000 KM on the truck.
We obviously don't regret making the decision to drive - and once back home - made the decision to plan for a return road trip in a few years.
Jay
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RangerJay
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01/17/13 05:58am |
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RE: Camping in Ontario Provincial Parks
If canoeing is your destination activity then two parks you will not want to miss are Killarney and Algonquin.
Killarney is an exceptionally beautiful landscape - both in the interior of the park and also along its Georgian Bay shoreline - as a wilderness class park it is small and popular - so tripping reservations well in advance are pretty much mandatory. The car campground at George Lake is also small - and a trailer over 30 feet will be a bit of a squeeze - early reservations are also important.
Algonquin is a large canoeing area that also has many car campgrounds along its highway 60 corridor. It's canoeing capability is on the scale of Quetico - but with a lot more people.
More information on both parks can be found at www.ontarioparks.com. Both parks are plenty popular enough that simply googling their names will get you tons of additional information.
Good luck,
Jay
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RangerJay
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12/31/12 07:23pm |
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RE: Montreal and Quebec City
Listen to PackerBacker (above) for information on Montreal - it is his home turf.
For the visitor Quebec city is really "Old Quebec" - and there is no shortage of information, tours and activities once you get there - take advantage of the tours you want in the first couple of days - you will then have enough information you need to make the rest of your decisions from there.
And take a camera - you will want to take lots of pictures ....
Jay
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RangerJay
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12/22/12 02:50pm |
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RE: Safe to cook in crockpot in TT? Bears?
A simple question to the staff will tell you if there are existing bear problems - or not - take your queue from there.
Jay
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RangerJay
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12/11/12 03:34pm |
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RE: Highway 17 Closed at Wawa - State of Emergency Declared
HUH - we went thru there in August - thought it was about the same as now!!
The "Trans-Canada" is a SHAME in most places.
bbt
??? I'm no fan of our current Ontario provincial government - but one thing they have done that is positive is to pour a ton of money into rebuilding Ontario's main Northern roads (i.e. TransCanada Hwy's 11 & 17). For sure - some sections aren't yet done - and some are being done now - but for an opinion of someone who lives here - they are great.
At this writing the highway south of Wawa to Sault Ste. Marie has been re-opened with a gravel surface and reduced speed limits.
Road north of Wawa to White River remains closed.
Jay
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RangerJay
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10/30/12 07:39am |
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RE: dogs to Canada and on to Alaska-what do I need
We always bring our entire veterinary file but the only thing we have been told that is absolutely necessary is a current rabies certificate. We have never had trouble crossing either border - and in fact have never been asked to produce the documentation - closest any border agent ever got was to ask "is your dog's paperwork in order?"
If in doubt - check with your vet - then enjoy your trip.
Thanks,
Jay
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RangerJay
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10/16/12 07:36pm |
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RE: P3 Information
The display stays on for quite a while - give it up to 15 minutes.
Jay
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RangerJay
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10/13/12 03:24pm |
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