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RE: Instead of slide out regular conditioner, can I
I also use 303 or dry silicone.
I treat the seals in the spring before our first trip each year.
Murphy's oil soap on the roof in the spring also.
I will add...our trailer is stored inside when not in use so YMMV.
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kellem
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10/14/09 06:04am |
Hybrid Travel Trailers
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RE: Bye Bye Big 5'er, Hello Hybrid
Look at it as an upgrade.
One of my best friends bought a very large 5'er and seldom uses it,his wife secretly told me that it overwhelmed him trying to follow us through the MTNS of WV/VA.
We do send them a postcard and bring back pictures.;)
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kellem
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10/03/09 06:12pm |
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RE: WDH Recommended?
Look at the sticker on the trunnion bars and see what weight rating they are.
Possibly to heavy for your trailer but i would recommend loading everything before making an assumption,may smooth out once loaded.
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kellem
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10/02/09 06:04pm |
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RE: What do you leave in your trailer during the winter?
We only take out items that could freeze such as canned foods,tooth paste,shampoo,make-up,thats it.
I end up removing everything in a small laundry basket which sits in the basement waiting til spring.
Our trailer is stored in a barn plugged in 24/7 while the frig remains stocked.
Come spring i retreive the laundry basket and we're ready to go.
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kellem
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09/26/09 05:42am |
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RE: I was afraid water would sneak in this spot...
As clean a job as it is i would leave it alone,should be open at the top for ventilation.
However...they are right,it wasn't necessary.
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kellem
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09/21/09 05:11am |
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RE: Shepard pole ends
Our dealer has them.
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kellem
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09/21/09 05:02am |
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RE: Looking to buy Hybrid camper. Jayco or Rockwood Roo? HELP
I have a Starcraft so surely they must be the best by far.:R
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kellem
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09/17/09 03:32pm |
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RE: Ordering new Hybrid What options????
Given the fact that your starting fresh i would opt for the largest engine you can get in 1500 series or F150 or may even consider HD,make sure it has the tow package.
Some of the newer hybrids with all the options,weight adds up quick and you'll find yourself wishing you had a more formidable tow vehicle.
Get the slide-out awning for sure.
Everthing else should be common sense stuff like microwave,AC,stereo.
Figure out what you can or can't live without but i personally would'nt skimp because its much cheaper now then later.
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kellem
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09/17/09 11:28am |
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RE: 2009/2010 Starcraft or Jayco Owners---Beds
We also make up the beds from the inside but on our 09 Starcraft access to the corners of the matress can be had via some velcro.
Wife just folds the matress in while standing on the floor when making the beds with fitted sheets,i just throw a couple of sleeping bags on the bed and call it done.
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kellem
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09/16/09 09:42pm |
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RE: How much anti-freeze for Shamrock.
For my trailer it takes one gallon of RV antifreeze for complete winterizing.
When I'm finished i immediately start de-winterizing by draining everything and returning all valves to there home position.
Don't forget traps and outside shower and some will even recommend you depress the valve on your city water hook-up,stand back.
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kellem
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09/11/09 08:14am |
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RE: Worst weekend to date...
Sorry about your bad experience but atleast the Huskers won.:)
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kellem
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09/09/09 06:05pm |
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RE: New Tow Vehicle on the Horizon
Educate me,
F150 means Ford to me and 5.3 would mean Chevy.
Maybe i'm just behind time but what make of TV are you getting?
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kellem
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09/06/09 06:10pm |
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RE: Our New Jayco 23J
Welcome,
you mention that hybrids were geared towards those coming from P'ups which a lot of us did indeed come from P'ups but after out growing our first hybrid we never hesitated to upgrade to a larger hybrid rather then a TT.
My BIL sold his 34ft TT for a hybrid mainly because of white knuckling his way through WV trying to keep up with me.;)
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kellem
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09/02/09 08:23pm |
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RE: Pop out weight ratings
You should have no issues as i beleive that both designs,cables and poles are both rated over 1000lbs.
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kellem
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09/02/09 08:02pm |
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RE: Fairly new to RVing and Hybrids; but now we're torn...
I certainly understand how you and your family could be discouraged from this unfortunate situation with your hybrid but i'm comfident FR will do the right thing.
I'm one of the many thousands of hybrid owners who have had no issues with leaking or condensation and when it was time to upgrade we went with another hybrid,its truly the best way to camp.
Keep your head up and allow FR to redeem themselves so that you can experience what hybrid camping is all about.
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kellem
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08/22/09 07:06pm |
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RE: Staying at shenandoah nat. Park with 32' 5th wheel
Big Meadows would be my choice.
Never needed AC there either,guessing your up there above 3000ft.
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kellem
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08/20/09 07:09pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: Pop Up Gizmos or Solar/Sportsman Blankets?
I went a different route,same result.
I bought a heavy duty tarp at Cosco with a reflective side and cut out sections to fit the tops then had to sew on velcro to mate with the velcro i glued to the lip behind the door.
Nice thing is when its stretched out with bungy cords the tarp is actually elevated leaving a 4" air gap.
Bad thing is...not sure how well velcro will hold up to high winds
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kellem
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08/19/09 08:15pm |
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RE: Humidy and Air Conditioning Question
The hottest we've camped in was 95 and humid and our site was in the direct sunlight "without trees" and we experienced no condensation.
We did have reflective tarps cut to size on each end and this made a considerable difference and is the only time we needed them.
On that particular trip we did have to leave the AC running all day but we were comfortable inside.
I rigged the tarps so that they were not touching the tentage which is why PUGS are so effective but again...we've found them to be unnecessary in most cases other then direct exposure to the sun.
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kellem
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08/18/09 11:45am |
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RE: Starcraft Antigua Loose Tenting
Both of our Starcrafts came with Corner supports to keep the tents from pulling out.
Is yours lacking the corners?
I also see several tech screws in the lower portion of the framing for additional support.
You can also adjust the sheppard poles to keep from stretching the tent ends so tight if this is even an issue.
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kellem
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08/17/09 09:40am |
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RE: Best way to get water?
When camping without water hook-ups we always fill the fresh water tank at home and also carry two 6gal jugs with spouts to make adding water easy.
With four women in the camper i end up carrying 4 jugs back to the trailer each day,yes...we use roughly 24gals per day.:R
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kellem
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08/11/09 09:16am |
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