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RE: Garmin Unveils 1st Navigation Device for RVers
I just spoke to a representative about my order.
He said many people have called in to reinstate their orders but now Garmin is going to just automatically reinstate all orders....so a phone call in to them is not necessary.
People who placed orders should get an email in the next day or two detailing the reinstated order.
He said there were some 1,500 orders to reinstate.
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golfknut
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06/17/13 03:30pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: Ludington State Park Michigan
Our favorite Michigan State Park....but not because of the campsites.
The park was built in the 1930's so you can imagine the type of camping units they were planning for. Most of the campsites are average and some, in my opinion, should not even be campsites.
All but about a dozen or so of the sites are dirt or sand. There are several grass sites in the Cedar Campground, which is also where the campground store is located.
The Pines Campground has the most sandy sites and also has 3 paved pull-through sites.
Beechwood campground is the largest and most shady...overall, with some sites along Lost Lake.
There is no privacy between campsites. There are all sizes of campsites.
If you can get a decent campsite you will really enjoy the 5,300 acres in the park. Miles of great beach on Lake Michigan, miles of nice hiking trails, fishing and boating on Hamlin Lake and fishing and tubing/floating on the Big Sable River, great sunsets over Lake Michigan, and nice fall colors in October.
We've enjoyed going there annually for several decades.
Oh, and you can fill your water tank at the dump station (located at the campground entrance) as well as the parking lot at the check-in station.
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golfknut
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06/17/13 03:10pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: Garmin Unveils 1st Navigation Device for RVers
I didn't try to purchase the RV model ($220) but tried to purchase the nuvi 3597 LMTHD for the same percentage off the retail price.
I received the same (second contact) email last evening as JFreitas and others received. In that email the representative states "You will be contacted in the future with more information".
As of noon today (Monday) I have heard nothing.....and not sure I ever will.
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golfknut
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06/17/13 10:04am |
Technology Corner
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RE: Garmin Unveils 1st Navigation Device for RVers
My charge card status didn't seem to get passed the "pending" stage of being charged for the purchase.
From looking at the few sales mentioned on here it looks like the percentage off the regular price was the same (45%) for all the sales.
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golfknut
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06/16/13 10:20am |
Technology Corner
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RE: Garmin Unveils 1st Navigation Device for RVers
Saturday morning I ordered the Garmin nuvi 3597LMTHD from their website(regular price $349.99)for the marked down price of $192.49.
I received an email Sunday morning from Garmin at 2:07 am cancelling my order.
Whenever a local retailer displays an incorrect price on an item they are quick to still offer the item at the sale price...acknowledging it was their error. Guess this doesn't apply to websites?
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golfknut
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06/16/13 07:51am |
Technology Corner
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RE: Need to buy new tires...any suggestions
Had 6 new Firestone TransForce tires put on our rig this spring.
So far I like them.
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golfknut
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06/13/13 05:41pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Bigfoot hydraulic automatic Leveling Jacks - Class C
We have Bigfoots on our rig.
Love them.
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golfknut
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06/13/13 05:39pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: MIchigan Camping Trip
If your trip is this summer it will be tough to get a campsite at the more popular state park campgrounds at this late date, especially along and near Lake Michigan.
Duck Creek RV Resort is a nice place directly across the street from Michigan's Adventure
Traverse City State Park is convenient to a nice beach on the bay, nearby family activity buusinesses, and a paved biking/hiking trail running adjacent to the campground.
Mackinaw City is another family friendly area with Mackinac Island a popular destination.
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golfknut
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05/29/13 07:53am |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: tire pressure on transforce ht tires
I just put Firestone Transforce HT's on our 31' Jayco motorhome a few weeks ago.
65 psi in front, 80 psi in rears.
Handles fine.
We are just under maximum weights.
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golfknut
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05/27/13 11:23am |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Towing Honda Fit
I am going to use the Ready Brake Elite tow bar system with the breakaway option, and a Blue Ox baseplate.
I am using the exact same set up on our Fit.
Nice quality "stuff".
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golfknut
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05/15/13 07:41am |
Dinghy Towing
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RE: Conditons heading south after Christmas
tripalot:
Thanks for the info. on Camping World. That will be a good option for us.
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golfknut
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05/13/13 07:25pm |
Snowbirds
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RE: Towing Honda Fit
We have towed our '09 Fit several times for 5 to 6 hours without pulling the fuse and never had a problem.
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golfknut
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05/13/13 12:18pm |
Dinghy Towing
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RE: Conditons heading south after Christmas
Although I understand a person's desire to stay in a hotel we would prefer to sleep in our own beds....and I most likely wouldn't sleep well in the hotel room anyway knowing that our RV was unattended, given the increase in break-ins/thefts over the past few years. :(
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golfknut
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05/13/13 06:40am |
Snowbirds
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RE: Conditons heading south after Christmas
Parrothead Mike:
Funny you should mention the Camping World at Exit 22. I had checked the exits along I-65 in the Bowling Green area on the Google satellite images and had seen the Camping World at that exit. I saw that they have many RV parking spaces but wasn't sure if they allowed overnight parking. There is also a Cracker Barrel at that same exit which might also work.
I also found Cave Country RV Park north of there at Cave City, KY which might work if it's very cold out and we want electricity. They have all pull-through sites and looks convenient to the highway.
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golfknut
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05/13/13 06:28am |
Snowbirds
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Conditons heading south after Christmas
We are planning to head to Florida from Michigan (I-65) within a few days after Christmas....departure date will be weather dependent.
I was wondering what accomdations along the way are like at that time?
Are the RV parks near the highway in Kentucky and Alabama full?
Are the rest areas packed full of overnighting RVer's?
Do we need to make reservations for stops along the way or can we safely wing it?
People have told me of their experiences coming north the first of April (packed rest areas, etc.) and I was wondering if conditions are similar around the first of the year when heading south?
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golfknut
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05/09/13 06:34am |
Snowbirds
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Kuuma Portable Gas Grills
I am looking for a small portable gas grill that I can use off our existing low pressure "port" on our motorhome.
Size is important as it needs to fit into our storage compartment.
I saw this one Kuuma Profile 150 (low pressure model)
and was wondering if anyone has any experience with Kuuma grills.
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golfknut
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05/05/13 10:58am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Vibration/Shake at certain speeds
U joints were checked and are fine.
Tires were replaced 9 months after the original ones were purchased.
That couldn't be considered the same batch could it?
The chassis repair shop said they have put those same tires on several class A's and a couple of class C' s with no problems.
They were at a loss as to why they would cause an issue on our rig.
I liked the tires. They were quite a beefy tire....very heavy and looked like they would hold up very well.
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golfknut
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05/02/13 05:35pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Vibration/Shake at certain speeds
I thought I would give an update on this month's old issue.
After having all of the tires rebalanced last fall twice, at two different shops the vibration was still present.
All of the tires were replaced (with the exact same model) this spring and the vibration was still there.
A new set of tires was installed this morning (different brand) and the vibration is gone. WooHoo!!!!!
I have no idea why....I can only surmise that the steel side walls were too stiff for our rig. Rig too light? I don't know.
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golfknut
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05/02/13 02:38pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Firekeepers Casino Battle Creek, MI
I'm sure the "NO Camping" sign refers to people who put the jacks down, slides out, awning out, and sit outside and barbeque......THAT they don't want. ;)
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golfknut
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04/25/13 12:53pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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Firekeepers Casino Battle Creek, MI
Looking for details on overnighting at the Firekeepers Casino since the hotel opened last fall.
Do they still RV'ers to overnight in the parking lot?....and if so where do they have you park?
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golfknut
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04/24/13 03:09pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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