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RE: Canadian Standards (CSA) Versus US Standards?
$21,000.00 US or $23,100 Canadian and that is negotiating over the internet. The $3K could cover the Henseley hitch I want and gets me more options such as the 15K air conditioner, alloy wheels, satelite set up, water purifier etc. As a consumer if I am paying more money for anything I expect value. What is the $179? Why are the Canadian prices wacked as always.
WTF are you complaining about? You are going to drop over 23 thousand bux, Cdn and you are whining about 179. You either need a serious life adjustment or a swift boot. Be grateful you have that kind of lifestyle.
Gary Haupt
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garyhaupt
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11/08/09 01:44pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Personal safety while boondocking
Common sense...is what I use. If I don't like the place, I leave. I boondock almost exclusively. If I find myself in a questionable area, I mind my own business and bail ASAP. I treat everyone with the same respect I desire in return. When I am in unfamiliar back-country, whatever, and come across someone walking, riding..I make it a point to stop and say howdy. That does a couple things..gives me a sense of what's what and they get to look me over and decide if I am a threat. I am good at acting dumb...people love to answer questions...I have never been asked to leave an area, and have never bailed on an area once I have settled in.
Gary Haupt
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garyhaupt
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11/08/09 11:31am |
Public Lands, Boondocking and Dry Camping
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RE: Ho2 to repair crack in plastic bathtub
Chances are good that the reason it cracked in the first place was poor or no support underneath. The only real way to fix that is to pull the old pan out, put in the proper supports and then in with the new. When I did mine, I pulled out the old..in pieces..put in the new supports and then had the shop install the new. There were plumbing issues I wasn't able to resolve.
There's not much point in trying to repair that crack until you know why it happened. You don't want more water getting under there and rotting the floor out.
Gary Haupt
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garyhaupt
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11/05/09 07:16pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Lots of condensation inside my TT/ Which MaxxAir Vent ?
Tell you what...do a search on this topic...and see what others have said and done, to deal with the moisture.
Gary Haupt
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garyhaupt
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11/03/09 07:25am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Lots of condensation inside my TT/ Which MaxxAir Vent ?
A dehumidifier is THE only answer. Ventilation and airflow help, but that moisture has to be taken out of the rv itself and the air. It is truly incredible how much moisture one body exudes into the air...and five? holy doodle...and the subject of cooking hasn't been touched on.
Get a DE-humidifier...it'll solve the problem of moisture and warmth.
Hary Haupt
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garyhaupt
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11/02/09 02:52pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: long battery life and solar
I think your question is flawed..because people don't replace their batteries every five years, regardless of like-new or not. The expenditure is too high to just toss out something that is still performing. Chances are, most batteries or array's are going to show signs of deterioration after a number of years of use, but, they don't just up and quit. They work fine, even if not at an optimal level of output. Usually it's the furnace not coming on, while out on a chilly camping trip. THEN, we replace them, not before.
Gary Haupt
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garyhaupt
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11/02/09 07:13am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Canada Wireless
joe....have a loonie $ thanks.
Gary Haupt
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garyhaupt
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10/31/09 09:28am |
RVing in Canada and Alaska
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RE: Just for fun, would you drive a golf ball?
or a wiener..would you drive a wiener?
http://i37.tinypic.com/4ufc3o.jpg
Gary Haupt
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garyhaupt
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10/30/09 07:30am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Bug Repellent
The following is from HowStuffWorks.com
"The most popular reasoning that pops up among entomologists and patent-filing entrepreneurs is simple light refraction. Refraction takes place when a clear or opaque object, such as a piece of glass or a bag of water, alters the course and velocity of light. The rays of light, which normally travel in a straight line, bend. This effect is responsible for a number of optical illusions, such as mirages, that occasionally baffle humans as well."
"A housefly bases its sense of direction on the direction sunlight comes from. Some entomologists believe that when these complex, sensitive eyes experience refracted light, the insect becomes confused and flies away."
"While some supporters claim water bags keep all kinds of flying insects away, most report success with complex-eyed insects, like houseflies."
yup...what he just said.....:B
Gary Haupt
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garyhaupt
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10/29/09 01:04pm |
RVing in Canada and Alaska
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RE: trailer roof membrane flapping in wind
Been there, dun dat..I saw mine flapping as a shadow on a passing truck-trailer. It took me a good long look and think before realizing what it was. Had the shop lift and re-glue.
Gary Haupt
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garyhaupt
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10/29/09 01:01pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Provincial Parks in BC and AL
As mentioned....some campsites are not going to handle your 40ft'r. On the other hand, there's lots of opportunity for boondocking, if that's your thing. I guess my suggestion would be...to not plan it to death...just come on up and you'll always find a spot.
Gary Haupt
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garyhaupt
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10/29/09 07:35am |
RVing in Canada and Alaska
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RE: Solar Panels - Where do you stay
Many do have free standing panels that are moved to the best-for-sun spots, as the day goes by. It's not as convenient as roof mounted but still very doable. You need to remember to have a controller, eh. Otherwise can over-charge the batteries.
I'll bet people say...not handy...but many also drag out a tri-pod for the Sat dish, too. All about attitude.
Gary Haupt
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garyhaupt
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10/29/09 07:31am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: My Canadian friends, can you please help me?
fishinrgv....could you ask your new employer if they have a place you can put it? From info posted..all RV places are going to be closed...you need to be able to 'be' somewhere, get a skirting put up, a couple electric heaters, a dehumidifier. Also a place to shower, etc. I know you said your tanks are winterized..but that only applies if you are using your propane furnace.
That is harsh winter country you are going to. Believe it. And you are leaving it until almost too late, to set up. This is NOT Texas. Google the Weather Network and look at the history for the province.
Maybe find a place further north to store it? Yes, it'll cost some $$ but cheaper than buying a new one, when this one gets maybe ruined.
Gary Haupt
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garyhaupt
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10/25/09 08:26am |
RVing in Canada and Alaska
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RE: My Canadian friends, can you please help me?
fishinrgv...how about leaving the rv in Texas...heading north for the job...come spring, go back and get it. Does that work for you? You aren't going to want to have to over-winter, deal with the new job and environs...maybe next year...by then you'll have a place figured, etc.
kiss baby...kiss....keep it simple, stupid.
Gary Haupt
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garyhaupt
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10/24/09 05:05pm |
RVing in Canada and Alaska
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RE: Oregon Coast
TenOC..you'll have a wonderful winter. Check maps for the Washington coast as well. The thing is tho..that you have to ensure you have good ventilation, to get rid of the moisture in the air. Heaters I know you have, but a dehumidifier might be needed as well. The damp air, wet clothes, cooking and just having people in the motorhome creates a lot of moisture..if you don't get rid of it, it goes right into your bed, rugs, couch/chair....and then you are mighty uncomfortable.
Gary Haupt
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garyhaupt
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10/22/09 07:56am |
Roads and Routes
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RE: My Brand New 1970 Ford Shasta Motorhome!
RzrbldRmnce....welcome, eh
Man...girl....you have taken on a challenge. Is there campground close by? what I am thinking here is looking for people that can show you how to use your stuff, like furnace and so on. Your furnace will have to be lit from outside each time after you move your rig. Come winter temps, you won't be able to keep water in your lines...you'll need to get them clear and have some rv anti-freeze in there or stuff will break. Like the water pump and the line loop under the sink..any water will freeze hard and snap plastic..and come spring...big troubles.
Do you know anyone that works in a gas station, for instance? Some place that has a side or back...place where you can park and run a power cord for free? Any construction sites? They are always looking for on-site watchers and will help you get set-up if you can come to an arrangement.
You need a source for power...you are going to need heat...your body and just living gives off huge amounts of moisture and as weird as it seems, ya gotta have a couple windows cracked open. Heaters won't keep your lines from freezing eh...the lines are close to the outside skin and once the temps drop? gets a wind? water lines freeze.
Gary Haupt
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garyhaupt
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10/19/09 07:39am |
Class C Motorhomes
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in-line pump
Buddy is looking at a 28ft Royale Classic 'C'..it's Canadian rig...which is appropriate..it's here in Canada and there's a problem.
The valves and lines for the tanks are all very exposed but of more concern, the lack of height from the ground to the valve cluster. Also, the grey water tank, located curbside has the outlet under the tank and then a very exposed line crossing and joining into the cluster for valve control.
The thought is...to raise and protect the cluster (it's only low to allow for the drainage angle on the grey line) cap the underside of the grey tank and put side mounted drain line on the grey..and putin an in line 12v water pump, allowing the line to be higher than the existing, and connecting to the raised cluster. This will reduce exposure of the valves, and the grey water line.
Thoughts on the in-line pump or any other part of the idea?
Gary Haupt
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garyhaupt
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10/16/09 05:40pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Canadian RVing Books
see? doesn't take long, eh.
Gary Haupt
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garyhaupt
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10/16/09 05:28pm |
RVing in Canada and Alaska
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RE: Northern pod cast and articles
joe..hey, come on man...couldn't you at least find a picture with a maple leaf or moose and not a Starbucks, front¢re? Maybe a parka? wolf? repair shop, maybe?
Gary Haupt
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garyhaupt
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10/16/09 07:45am |
RVing in Canada and Alaska
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RE: Canadian RVing Books
It an intentional move by Canadian RV'rs. We buy up all available books and mags about RV'ing in Canada,eh, so that you have to ask questions, then we get to bicker about the answers. We need to be needed....have that mothering instinct and because there is only one highway across....we can get you all in a row, issue numbers and monitor your progress. Make sure you visit the 'right' spots and so on. Go ahead...ask us...c'mon..I dare ya....
Gary Haupt
...oh..no..not mothering..uhmm...we'll work on that line.
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garyhaupt
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10/16/09 07:42am |
RVing in Canada and Alaska
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