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RE: CO-Glenwood Springs to Colorado Springs bypassing Denver
"Exit I-, 82 - 24 - 285 - 291 - 50 - 1A - 69 - 96 - 165(Greenhorn) to I-25."
I am not even certain what route you are describing. Are these highway numbers, exits or what?
As far as taking I-70 and then exit at Copper Mountain and than going on Highway 91 to Leadville. This is going to require you to go over Vail Pass and then go over Fremont Pass to get to Leadville. If you want to get to Leadville take Highway 24 south at Minturn and go over Tennessee Pass. Then you only have to go over one pass and also save a lot of distance.
If you take I-70 and leaving the mountains go south on C-470 to either Highway 85 to Castle Rock or connect to I-25. You never go into the Metro Denver area you are west and south of the main Metro Denver area. Any of the other mountain roads are going to be much more driving on two lane highways. Scenic but not necessarily easier.
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11/27/09 10:36pm |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Quick Overnight stays
Not all 24 hour Super WalMarts have security patrols. I know of two in the suburbs of Denver that have no security patrolling the parking lots. I have never seen a security patrol at them during the day or at night.
But some of the other WalMarts do have security patrols. Perhaps because those locations need a security patrol. I guess the gang infested WalMarts that Skip describes in Topeka would fall into that category.
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11/23/09 10:36pm |
Beginning RVing
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RE: Proof Of Liability for Pets
For membership type camping I don't see a big problem. A once a year insurance submitted with dues type of thing, how about RV insurance too? For a private campground it would be a hassel, Who carries that type of info with them, or how far is it hidden in the reams of insurance paperwork?
In our State if you don't have insurance your plates are taken away.
Their rational is because this new lawyer says they need it to protect themselves in case of dog bites.
The mandatory insurance required by some states for your license plates is for liability from a vehicle accident. It is not going to cover liability from your pet.
Normally the liability from a pet is going to be covered by your homeowners insurance if you own a house. Or from a tenant homeowners policy if your are a renter. This kind of liability is also what a fulltimer needs to carry.
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11/23/09 12:05am |
RV Pet Stop
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RE: color font
And most of the color fonts make the text harder to read.
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11/22/09 10:17am |
Forum Technical Support
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RE: January travel - NH to Grand Canyon
Two things. If you want to know what winter weather you will have in Missouri or Oklahoma look at what storms or cold fronts are hitting Colorado, especially central or southern Colorado. That storm will be located in those states in one or two days later.
If it actually snows you may still be able to drive. But often they do not get snow storms. They get ice storms. Freezing rain that turns into solid ice on the roads, power lines, etc. Do not attempt to drive in these conditions. Stop and wait out the storm. An ice storm storm makes driving on snow seem easy.
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11/20/09 05:08am |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Have you seen a Unimog 4x4 Camper?
http://www.unimog.tv/index.htm
Go to expedition portal.com and you will see similar type rigs.
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11/19/09 11:04am |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: RV Living in cold climate
If you are in North Carolina and plan to drive to Colorado plan on hitting bad weather along the way. The best place to stay in the Copper Mountain area is Tiger Run RV Resort. It is on the expensive side but will have everything you need.
Tiger Run is actually about your only choice. But it is located three miles from Breckenridge so it is probably a 15 mile drive to Copper and you have to drive through Frisco to get to Copper.
The only other choice near Copper is one RV park in Leadville. But that is close to 30 miles and you have to drive over Freemont Pass which is steep and high.
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11/15/09 12:31am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: HOLY COW !!! Check out this rig !!!
This style is called a truck conversion motorhome. Several companies have been producing them since the mid to late 1990s.
While the people who say they would rather have a diesel pusher probably won't be able to change their mind, here are some things to know about them.
A much heavier rated chassis than a DP if they are using a Class 8 truck chassis. Especially a full tandem chassis like the one picture. That is not just a tag axle.
Towing capacity. The heaviest capacity I have seen in a DP is 15,000 lbs. The hitch on a truck conversion this size is rated for 40,000 lbs. and the truck has the capacity to tow that weight.
Safety. In the event of an emergency you have three doors. Two in the cab and one on the side of the coach body. Escape windows would be similar on either motorhome. You don't have to constantly enter through the passenger seat.
Access for maintenance and repair. It takes about 30 seconds for you to open the hood to get to the engine. How long will it take to take apart the bedroom to see the top of the engine in a DP. Some repair shops charge a premium labor rate to work on a DP because of the access problems. Talk to diesel mechanics who have worked on both styles of chassis and see which they prefer.
Transmission. A DP uses a Allison 6 speed transmission. This is a hydraulic based transmission so cooling can be a concern. The truck conversions use a 12 speed automatic transmission. It is actually a standard gear box with a computer controlled clutch. There is no clutch pedal. It has a load sensing feature which means it can skip gears depending on the load, elevation of the road, etc.
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11/11/09 10:38pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: The TRUE Towing Regulations
Two racing sites that you should look at are Nitromater and Competition Plus. These have forums and recently, because of the NHRA Los Vegas race, there has been discussions about the Nevada permit that is required of out of state racers.
Also the forums at inside top alcohol.com and inside comp racing.com
Several states consider that if you can win money racing then you are considered a commercial vehicle. Any lettering, sponsors logo, etc. on the trailer may get you stopped.
The topics you are mentioning have come up on the above mentioned forums.
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11/10/09 11:01pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Man Versus Mice
May I suggest putting out Decon? Vry effective poison and you have the benefit of no smell from the corpse. All you'll find in the future is a ball of dried out fur
And where will you find that dried out fur? In a clothing drawer, in the back of the closet, under the couch, etc. Another place is inside a wall cavity often in the insulation.
I have remodeled some houses where people used Decon and finding the remains in a variety of places is common. Some people claim that the mice will leave looking for water but that has not been my experience. They just find a place inside to die.
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11/10/09 12:00pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: highest boondocking spot?
So far the highest location that I have found for a pass is Engineer Pass at 12,805 feet. If you come in from Silverton, it would not be difficult to get to the top. Do not come in from Ouray, or you will have significant frame flexing and camper twisting. You may be able to get in from Lake City, I just do not recall the condition of the route. At the top or near the top there would be a place to camp for the night.
At one time there was a jeep road nearly to the top of Mt. Elbert, tallest peak in Colorado. Mt. Elbert is really just a 10 mile hike up, there are no rough spots for hikers, and from what I recall when we hiked it there were jeep tracks to about 200 or so feet from the top. But this route has been closed for more then 35 years to vehicles.
Mosquito Pass is east of Leadville and goes to the Alma, Fairplay area. It is 13,185 ft at the summit. With a well equipped pickup you could get to the top with a popup truck camper. Best to try from the Alma side. But I don't think it would be a very good idea to try with a hard side pickup camper. It is a little rough and steep from the London Mine to the top.
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10/29/09 05:55pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Texas/Oklahoma Tornado Alley.
I just saw a weather update. Thunderstorm and possible tornadoes for Oklahoma and parts of Kansas. A day or two after the storm goes through Colorado, etc.
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10/29/09 12:50pm |
Snowbirds
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RE: My camper is disappearing
It's going to be 90 in Orlando today. I was in Littleton three weeks ago, and it snowed lightly then. I read many roads are closed and schools too. You can bet the ski centers love it. To bad the ski train has stopped service.
The ski areas got hardly any snow. Arapahoe Basin got 7 inches over 3 days. This was an up slope storm. So Denver, the front range, and the foothills get the snow but it doesn't move past the Continental Divide.
The weather forecast for Denver is Sunday 52 degrees and Monday 58 degrees.
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10/29/09 10:21am |
Truck Campers
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RE: highest boondocking spot?
"Everyplace we stay is legal... and we stay everywhere!
... this is a road side pull-off on top of Monarch Pass, Colorado... 12,316 feet I think... we stayed 2 days.
We don't pursue or day dream about things like this... we just travel and do all of them as we get to them."
Your elevation for Monarch is a little overstated. Monarch Pass is 11,312 ft.
Plus where you are parked in the pictures is still among trees. Timberline in Colorado is usually from 11,600 ft to 11,800 ft depending on the area. So the trees near your camper would mean that you are below 12,000 ft.
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10/28/09 10:30pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Texas/Oklahoma Tornado Alley.
Look at the weather conditions for southern Wyoming, Colorado and northern New Mexico. When you see a cold front being forecast for these areas you can figure that the weather in Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma and northern Texas will get the weather in one or two days (even as quickly as that evening).
This cold front with the warmer conditions can result in the thunder storms and tornadoes. The faster the storm moves through Wyo/Colo, etc. can be an indication of how much bad weather it will produce.
The current storm in Wyo and Colo is very slow moving. It is snowing from Tuesday PM and will not quit until Thursday. It is not hitting the mountains very hard but the Front Range and foothills are getting one to two feet of snow. So you can expect this weather to hit the states to the east on Friday and Saturday.
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10/28/09 05:43pm |
Snowbirds
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RE: Ski areas that are RV friendly
Tiger Run is 3 miles from the town of Breckenridge. But as far as the ski area I don't think you will find anything closer.
Vail and Aspen? I doubt if they have any RV parking areas.
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10/28/09 11:51am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: highest boondocking spot?
Mt. Evans is the highest PAVED road in the US. I believe that Pikes Peak, much of which is still gravel, is actually a higher road, not by much.
As far as boondock camping goes those two are probably the best bets for the highest, but it would take some finagling to get to do it. Both locations are well maintained with government type people. You might be able to get to camp in the Pikes Peak parking lot if you were a volunteer for the Hill Climb. I doubt it other wise. You just never know. With a TC there is a chance.
Actually the parking lot on Evans is higher than the summit of Pikes Peak. Pikes Peak is 14,110 ft. Mt Evans is 14,130 ft at the parking lot. Then you can hike the remaining elevation to the 14,264 ft summit.
Besides the vehicle traffic, Mt. Evans is also a popular bicycle ride. And there is also a bicycle race, the Bob Cook Memorial Mt Evans Hill Climb in the summer that attracts over 1,000 riders.
Pikes Peak does have the highest cog railroad in the world.
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10/28/09 10:03am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Dilemma, in regards to towing the toad.
mowermech brings up a good point.
How do you plan on using your Jeep? Do you plan to actually use it off road (actually on unimproved roads?) What you you do if you have a break down? Depending on what breaks you may not be able to tow the Jeep. But with a trailer you can load it and repair it later.
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10/27/09 11:01pm |
Dinghy Towing
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RE: highest boondocking spot?
If going to altitude, beware of altitude sickness. Spend several days at lower level for several days (5000-7000) first, before staying at 11000', especially if staying overnight several nights.
This is good information.
One of the causes of altitude sickness is being dehydrated. The high altitude can dehydrate you.
Water is the best thing to drink. Alcohol and caffeine can cause problems. But it isn't just driving to the high altitude and then start drinking extra water. You are just playing catch up. Start drinking extra water one to two days before you get to the high altitude. And cut back on the alcohol and caffeine at the same time.
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10/27/09 10:45pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: highest boondocking spot?
Mt Evans, near Idaho Spring, Co is billed as th highest automobile road in the US. The elevation is 14,260ft! The Summit House at the top has a large parking lot and it is, I believe, National forest land.
I built a house due south of the mountain @ 9500', though about 15 air miles away. I had a million $ view, no other buildings in site, just forest and snow-capped mountains.
Have plenty of fuel on board when you climb that mountain. It will take a lot!
I'm surprised other CO residents didn't give this info.
John
the parking lot is at 14130 and not on the top, also i didn't think you could camp there
The summit is 14,264 ft. And 14,130 ft is correct for the parking lot but no camping allowed. Plus the Mt Evans Highway has some steep and narrow sections. Especially the last 5 miles from Summit Lake. About the only pickup camper to take on that road would be a pop up.
And the old road to the top of Mt Bross may not be very good for a pickup and camper. Plus the top is private property and you would be trespassing.
There are several places above 12,000 ft you could boondock. But you are above timberline so there is a danger from lightening. And there are a lot of places above 11,000 ft.
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10/27/09 09:47pm |
Truck Campers
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