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RE: Summer Trip
When you are making your trip plans, do not overlook Hiway 3, the Crowsnest Pass hiway. It is the old east/west route to the coast, and is far more historic and interesting than the Transcanada. I would recommend following it to Osoyoos at the bottom of the Okanagan Valley, then north up the valley. From there east to Calgary. That route will make a wonderful trip.
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camr
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02/10/13 08:34pm |
RVing in Canada and Alaska
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RE: Which 5th wheel hitch to use?
We have a Reese manual slide. If I had it to do over again I would get an automatic slide. You only need to forget the manual slide once for the automatic to pay for itself a few times over.
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camr
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01/16/13 04:24pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: How important is No Dogs vs. Dogs Allowed in Campground?
Our Austraian Shepherd is Obedience titled, herding titled on ducks, sheep, and cattle, and Canine Good Citizen certified. She is not a pet, but a family member. And I may add better behaved than many children we encounter in campgrounds. We won't even consider a campground that will not accept "family members".
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camr
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01/16/13 04:21pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: Is it much harder to back a 28' then a 24' 5er
Here is my answer based on 24 years of long haul trucking. If by backing you mean backing in a straight line, a longer trailer is much easier. If you mean a 90 degree bend into a tight campsite, then I would pick the shorter trailer anyday. A longer trailer will, most likely, present a longer overhang between the axles and rear of the trailer. You must also consider things that are not as obvious, like room to swing the front of the tow vehicle. A longer trailer will place the front of the tow vehicle further out from the corner of our tight 90 degree campsite, placing the front of the tow vehicle in the bushes directly in front of the campsite entrance. Trust me, I've been there!!!!
The simple answer is yes, a longer trailer is easier. Until you try to back into a tight campsite. Then you will be envying the Casita owner!!!! :)
-Cam
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camr
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11/24/12 05:51am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Open range
We have owned our 345RLS for a year and have used ours extensively. Interiors are well designed. Some units come equipped with 4 power leveling jacks, JT strongarms, fantastic fan, etc. Check out the Open Range owners forum. Owners forums are a lightning rod for upset owners. You will find very few major unresolved issues. Open Range seems to address problems arising from poor dealerships, and appear to be very willing to do repairs at the plant in Shipshewana. I would recommend the product.
If you want to witness a world of hurt, check out a Keystone owners forum.
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camr
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11/18/12 08:39pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Truck System Technologies - TPMS - not a happy camper.
We were having signal drop out from three different sensors, making us think we had lost tires. Made 3 emergency stops at the side of the highway before shutting the thing off. Phoned TST and were told we needed to buy a repeater. It is only a 34 foot trailed, but apparently it is too long for the TST system to work with. So if you have a coach any longer than an Rpod, add another $60 to the price of a TST system.
I can quite honestly say I would purchase another brand of system next time around.
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camr
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09/23/12 07:51pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Help me figure this out!
This is a real long shot, but check the cable connections on both ends of the battery cables. Our ground cable was very loose at the connection bolt on the frame. I got about 3 screw turns on the terminal.
-Cam
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camr
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09/16/12 07:26pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Help me choose a fiver.
Take a look at the Open Range line of coaches. They have a Light line of 5ths that are amazing. Our coach is from the heavier Open Range line, and is still very light. They use a cable operated slide system which shaves off hundreds of pounds, and the coaches are 100 inches wide. Two year warranty as well. Certainly worth a look.
-Cam
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camr
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09/16/12 06:46pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Hitch Question
Reese sway control.
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camr
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09/08/12 07:46pm |
Towing
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RE: GMC Acadia or Buick Enclave as a Towed Vehicle
We towed a 22 ft. Heartland Edge M22 with an Enclave for two years without any issues. I had an external transmission cooler installed, and used a Reese sway control hitch. Not enough power for the mountains, but great otherwise. Make sure the vehicle has a trailer tow package.
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camr
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09/08/12 07:35pm |
Dinghy Towing
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RE: Crossing BC and AB
You will find that Hwy 3 known as the Crowsnest Pass Highway is much more scenic than the TransCanada (Hwy 1). You will see many old historic mining towns and beautiful orchards. It is a much older highway, so the grades are steeper, with what seems like a bridge or turn at the bottom of every hill. You will also find much less traffic in tourist season on the #3. It is definitly our choice every year we travel to the coast.
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camr
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09/07/12 06:59am |
RVing in Canada and Alaska
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RE: Attwood water heater in 2005 Bigfoot
It is normal for the pressure relief valve to leak a tiny bit while the water heater goes from cold to hot. If it is leaking a lot, chances are that the air space at the top of the heater has shrunk. I just went through this on the weekend.
Can you see if the heater is leaking from the relief valve. It is the device that has a small lever on it.
You can re-set the air space by:
Allow the heater to come up to full temp. (this is important. I did it three times with cold water and id did not correct the problem.)
Shut off the water supply
Open the closest hot water tap
Lift the small lever on the relief valve. Be careful, the water is hot.
Allow the water to flow until it stops.
Allow the lever on the relief valve to snap shut.
Close hot water tap and turn on water supply.
Hopefully this solves your problem.
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camr
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08/22/12 09:46am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Don't Buy A Serria Trailer
My father-in-law had a Forest River product that drove a grown man to tears. When we shopped for our last 5er, Forest River was a brand that we did not consider. Too large to care.
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camr
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08/20/12 08:51pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Gas vs Diesel
Buying a diesel will future proof yourself. We went with an F250 PSD when we had our 24 ft TT. This year we moved to a 5th wheel and didn't have to change trucks.
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camr
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08/19/12 01:33pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Tire Recommendation
Another vote for Michelin XPS ribs. We had them installed prior to delivery, and not a worry since.
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camr
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08/15/12 10:33pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Flip Open Front Panel
Massive pin box!
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camr
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08/15/12 10:28pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Open Range or Cougar
The chairs aren't leather, but are very comfortable. Three positions from upright to almost horizontal. The OR has a two year warranty. Check both owners forums to see how the manufacturer handles warranty issues, and especially problems out of warranty.
I think you will find both to be fine coaches.
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camr
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08/15/12 10:14pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Ac unit with heat pump
Remember that the heat pump will be pushing warm air out the vents in the ceiling. Hot air rises, and it is already at the ceiling. We have a heat pump, and it does work well down to about 35F. You will get far more effective heat from a small ceramic heater at floor level.
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camr
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08/15/12 09:42pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Maxxis tires not available; which tires should I get then?
Goodyear Marathons without question. Goodyear will stand behind coach damage if a tire blows.
We gave up on ST tires and went to Michelin LT XPS Ribs. I do not know if they are available in smaller sizes.
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camr
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08/02/12 07:26am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Crossing at US Border
Thanks Cool Canuck. We will be crossing on Hwy 59 to Minnesota, and probably come back via Pembina. The DW will just HAVE to do some shopping in GF. It is in her genetic makeup.
Thanks to everyone for all your great help.
-Cam
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camr
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08/02/12 07:00am |
General RVing Issues
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