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RE: SPRAY ON RUST REMOVER
Interesting Rust Converter study performed by the NCPTT:
http://ncptt.nps.gov/blog/materials-research-program-begins-rust-convertor-study/comment-page-1/
Results (conclusion slide 29):
http://www.slideshare.net/ChurchJ/church-rust-convertor-study#_methods=onPlusOne%2C_ready%2C_close%2C_open%2C_resizeMe%2C_renderstart%2Concircled%2Conload&id=I0_1370865774842&parent=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.slideshare.net&rpctoken=78079388
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VAfan
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06/10/13 06:16am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Campers who bully and badger
“Morals of this episode:
It doesn't matter how long you've camped somewhere. It's rude to ask people to move for your convenience or because you didn't plan ahead.
It's also rude to ask them to break the park rules for your convenience or lack of planning.
It's downright wrong and even illegal to badger and bully someone to get your way. You're not the only camper there and the world doesn't revolve around you.”
Well said!
A similar episode happened to us last Friday at First Landing SP in VA. Sites are also first come first serve. We were in nice site close to the beach and waiting for a storm to pass so we could finish packing up for a 3:00 check out. A knock on the door at ~12:30 started the harassment. I open the door…the wind pulls it out my hand and slams it against the camper. A woman and her husband are standing in the wind/rain….which is now blowing in on me and in the trailer….asking, “What time are you leaving?” My response was…”when the storm blows over…put your tag under mine”. That obviously was not good enough…..”Well….what time is that?” I shut the door after it was apparent that waiting until my 3:00 check out was not in this couples mind. So they circled around and sat outside our camper…keep in mind they had their tag under ours so we were being accommodating.
I wanted to call the ranger and tell him they were trying to “strong arm us” off our site before check out but my wife went out (bless her heart….) and told them we have until 3:00 (which they said they knew) and will call them when we leave. They left us alone and we called……..could have done without the harassment....especially after we told them to place there tag under ours.
This is the second (and probably not the last) time this has happened to us. Several years ago we woke up to find a woman had sat-up her tent next to our pop-up and tried her dog to one of poles holding up the bed. Her reasoning was “she had camped in this spot for years”.
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VAfan
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05/27/13 12:50pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Snakes
I can relate dbs944. The DW is petrified of snakes and if one is around it seems to want to find her. She will go on walks with me but is constantly looking around and will clap her hands if the path gets narrow.
It’s frustrating but I’ve learned what the limits are and she tries to push herself. She is getting better as we see more. We had a huge black snake slither through our campsite at First Landing SP while we were sitting under the awning several years ago and we are still going back.
Any serious hiking / biking is done solo while she shops…works for us.
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VAfan
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05/26/13 08:11pm |
General RVing Issues
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Non staining sun lotion?
Anyone having trouble with sun lotions leaving an orange stain on white cloths and found a non-staining lotion? Apparently they are reacting with the iron in my well water per the internet.
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VAfan
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05/14/13 07:56pm |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Typical emergency road service?
While camping this weekend our Suburban’s power steering & brakes failed and we used our membership with AAA emergency road service to have it towed home. Making a stressful situation worse the following is a summary:
1. The initial representative informed me of the restrictions before asking any of the details (if the tow truck shows up and we are not around it only waits 5 min, only a one time tow per occasion, etc.)
2. ~45 min. after the initial contact a tow truck operator called from several counties west of us (~150 miles away) saying they were on the way. We quickly established that AAA needed to be contacted again.
3. Second call to AAA…..apparently the first representative was more worried about the restrictions than sending a tow truck operator close to my location. The next representative bounced me to the correct region and to make a long story short we were on our way home ~2.5 hrs after my initial AAA contact.
Is this considered typical for emergency road service? We have been with AAA for years and expected a better / more quality response.
Thanks for the responses everyone. When I picked up my trailer from the campground yesterday I passed by the tow company that AAA finally contacted to help me – only ~10 miles from where my truck was located. I understand mistakes happen and plan on keeping AAA. Hopefully next time the representative will be more concerned about providing quality service than reading me the riot act.
The basic problem was the initial representative was located in the Delaware region and should have transferred me to a representative in the Tidewater region where I was located. Instead she had a tow company from 150 miles away contact me.
Apparently it helps to know the region you are located in or at least make sure your representative is in the region you are located.
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VAfan
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05/01/13 10:52am |
General RVing Issues
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Typical emergency road service?
While camping this weekend our Suburban’s power steering & brakes failed and we used our membership with AAA emergency road service to have it towed home. Making a stressful situation worse the following is a summary:
1. The initial representative informed me of the restrictions before asking any of the details (if the tow truck shows up and we are not around it only waits 5 min, only a one time tow per occasion, etc.)
2. ~45 min. after the initial contact a tow truck operator called from several counties west of us (~150 miles away) saying they were on the way. We quickly established that AAA needed to be contacted again.
3. Second call to AAA…..apparently the first representative was more worried about the restrictions than sending a tow truck operator close to my location. The next representative bounced me to the correct region and to make a long story short we were on our way home ~2.5 hrs after my initial AAA contact.
Is this considered typical for emergency road service? We have been with AAA for years and expected a better / more quality response.
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VAfan
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04/29/13 08:33pm |
General RVing Issues
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Western Maryland Scenic Railroad - recommendations?
Plan to take the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad excursion this year. It originates from downtown Cumberland, Maryland and looking for FHU campground recommendations. Also appreciate any excursion and area info.
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VAfan
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03/26/13 05:54pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: Thousand Trails Zone Camping Pass FHU Site Availability
As A thousand Trail member I have never had to go on a site with out water and electricity. I am not a full timer I have a fulltime job so usually a weekend camper only. The earlier you can get to the Campground on a Friday the better off you will be since it is first come first serve on the sites. I have camped Lynchburg, 2 of the 3 campground in Hershey PA area, Chesapeake Bay, Williamsburg, lake Gaston and Virginia Landing. Of course on Holiday weekends all bets are off I recommend you make reservations early a soon as you are allowed if you want to do a holiday weekend.
X2 - Typically FHU not an issue.
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VAfan
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02/11/13 08:28pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: Thinking of forming a senior citizen vigilante group !
Sounds like they already know willie. :W
Probably Willie’s rapping son “Notorious Nelson”! Any bandanas hanging from the cloths line?
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VAfan
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01/18/13 04:48pm |
RV Lifestyle
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RE: New Motorhome "Accident"
Personally, I would let them fix it. Calling your insurance company is a mistake, they will note the rig has been involved in an accident, and later may claim "Pre-existing damage" if you file a claim on it. I would let the dealer fix it, and only accept it if it was done right. If something looks wrong, don't accept it.
2X
Was told when my daughters were on my auto insurance that even though their accidents were not officially their fault they were considered “incidents”.
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VAfan
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12/27/12 04:02pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: So just how did you come up with your screen name here???
Love the state of Virginia.
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VAfan
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12/14/12 07:15pm |
General RVing Issues
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Camping destinations added to “bucket list” next year?
This year we added Virginia fall festivals to our “bucket list” of camping destinations and had a great time exploring different areas. Next year we plan to add spring festivals.
Anyone planning on additional destinations for the “bucket list” next year?
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VAfan
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12/04/12 06:38pm |
RV Lifestyle
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RE: Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe?
Thanks everyone for the quick response and great recipes!
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VAfan
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11/20/12 08:13pm |
Camp Cooks and Connoisseurs
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Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe?
Anyone have an easy pumpkin cheesecake recipe they'd like to share?
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VAfan
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11/20/12 06:14pm |
Camp Cooks and Connoisseurs
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RE: What was your biggest RV mistaake?
1. Not checking out the tire and axle capacity on my TT before buying– both were “on the edge”.
2. Not looking into a water leak after asking DW “Do you hear something that sounds like water dripping?” Pressboard and water do not mix.
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VAfan
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09/29/12 07:54am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Would a Suburban pull it?
I tow a ~7000 lb – 27ft trailer with a 2500-6L (2001) with no problem. I tow with OD off and average 8.5 mpg towing, 13-14 mpg normal. Depending on your expectation it does fine in mountains. On long inclines I’ve had to drop to 2nd to keep up with (or pass) the tractor trailers. If you plan on doing lots of mountain camping and like to blast by all of us in the right lane on inclines go for a stronger motor.
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VAfan
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09/26/12 01:40pm |
Towing
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RE: 5.3 Suburban towing
I would not consider a Suburnan 1500 for anything but general people hauling. Instead get the 2500. You won't regret the upgrade to the 6.0 liter motor nor the heavier duty components.
2X
Love my 2001-2500, lots of room and comfort. The 6L has enough power to pull my ~7000 lb 27ft and has a transmission temp gauge. I bought this after towing with a 1999 Yukon with a 5.7L – enough difference to feel “comfortable”.
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VAfan
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09/25/12 06:55am |
Travel Trailers
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Cornmeal recipes?
Picked up lots of stone ground cornmeal at a local “Field Day of the Past” event today. Looking for “simple” pancake and bread recipes.
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VAfan
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09/22/12 09:03pm |
Camp Cooks and Connoisseurs
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RE: Virginia Creeper Trail
Will be a great trip! Make sure to save some time to visit Abington. A friend and I rode the trail last month from Whitetop to Damascus; gorgeous views and all down hill. We ate at the Creeper Trail Café about half way on the trail. The shuttle fee from Damascus of $13 is well worth it. I’m a “biker” so I still felt the need to ride uphill but I will do that next time.
I stayed at the friends place and was also wandering about campgrounds. I plan to go back again with my wife and spend some time in Abington.
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VAfan
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09/04/12 07:06am |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: Looking for Lake Erie campgrounds – traveling from Virginia
where do you wish to visit on lake erie?
Thanks everyone for the great info. We are looking a location with the “most bang for the buck” that is no more than 2 days (or 10 hrs) away. We originally thought we would stay at a Thousand Trails park in Jefferson Ohio but are open to other suggestions. We spend most of our time with anything regarding history and love tours (lake and land) more so than amusement parks. Pam’s suggestions look interesting - East Harbor in Ohio (~10 hrs) and Sara Coyne Campground in PA (8.5hrs). Clear as mud…..I’m sure we will need to make more than one trip.
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VAfan
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08/25/12 04:18pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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