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RE: A/C in tent trailer
If it is in full sun with no shade at all, it will have a hard time keeping it in the 70's, low to mid 80's is doable. If you have some shade, it is doable.
There are some things you can do that will make a difference. Bunk end covers (Popup Gizmos) will help as will putting Reflectix in the bunk windows. We close the curtains on the bunks during the day if we aren't going to be in them and that seems to help keep the AC in the main part of the Pup. Once the temps cool off some, we will open them back up so it isn't stuffy at bedtime. We also have some fans that we can use as well. Overall, it stays comfortable, especially compared to the outside temp.
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p220sigman
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06/18/13 08:52pm |
Folding Trailers
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RE: Giving up land line
We gave ours up years ago. My DW was resistant for a while, so I finally said fine, I'm not answering the phone anymore because it is always a telemarketer. We decided to keep a log for 2 months of all calls we receive/made from the home phone to get an idea of exactly how much we used it. We already used our cells for all long distance so we didn't even have long distance on our home phone. Low and behold, over a 2 month time period, we made exactly 1 call and received 3 that were actually for us. All the rest, and it was a pretty large number, were telemarketer/wrong #/etc. DW relented and we have never looked back. It has probably been close to 10 years now and there has not been one time when I thought, man I wish I had a home phone.
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p220sigman
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06/18/13 05:12am |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Auxiliary outside canopy?
We use a 12 x 12 Coleman. It is very easy to put up. We usually use it instead of using the camper awning. Since we have a popup, it has the bag awning and is harder to deal with than canopy, plus the canopy gives us more room underneath it. If there is a storm coming that we feel we will need to take it down, it can be folded and laying on its side in about 10 seconds.
Look for canopies that have straight legs. Many times, the ones with slanted legs will say 10x10, but the canopy covering is only 8x8 or 9x9.
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p220sigman
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06/15/13 05:59am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Ft Pickens.....here we come!!!
Love Ft. Pickens. We have stayed there between Christmas and New Years for the past few years.
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p220sigman
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06/14/13 09:09pm |
RV Lifestyle
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RE: Site-specific Ressies or whatever's available? Preference?
I much prefer reserving a specific site over first come, first serve. We rarely are able to leave early for a trip due to work, so we routinely arrive in the early evening and would always be relegated to less desirable sites. To me, reserving specific sites is much more fair. Everyone has an equal opportunity to reserve a site. Plus there is so much less stress knowing where you need to go when you get there rather than having to drive all over the park picking just the right site, or more specifically for us, deciding which is the best of the less desirable ones.
We have a list of sites for every park we have stayed in (mostly FL state parks) that we feel are good sites for us. Unless the park is just booked up, we can always find a site we like. We have a list for other parks as well so at least we can ask the ranger if certain sites are still available when we arrive, although it is typically after the ranger has already left.
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p220sigman
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06/12/13 05:33am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: No refund from Terry Bison Ranch
Ads in different places and sometimes websites that aren't all that clear are the reasons I always ask what the policy is when I book if I haven't clearly located it somewhere. Not foolproof since they could always deny having told me there are refunds, but I've never had an issue with it.
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p220sigman
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06/07/13 12:52pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Darwin Award: Soy sauce overdose sends man into coma
And I think two of those little packets is too much for me.
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p220sigman
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06/07/13 12:37pm |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Do you care
I personally don't care, but I don't disparage those who want to spend their money on bling.
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p220sigman
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06/05/13 05:08am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Altimeter for the MH
I don't know if there is a calibration for it, but my Garmin GPS is not even remotely accurate in telling altitude. Recently we were at the highest point in Florida (345' for those that want to know)(stop laughing those of you with real mountains or even big hills) and out of curiosity, I checked in on the Garmin and it said 460'. It stayed steady on that reading.
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p220sigman
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06/03/13 01:49pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Naugahyde
How come cowhide does NOT hide the cow?:h I see cows out in the pastures a lot!:S
It does hide them, you are seeing the ones with calfskin.
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p220sigman
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06/03/13 05:21am |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Naugahyde
Naugas are now a protected species and can no longer be trapped for their hydes.
AAHHH, brings back memories of the good ol' days when vast herds of naugas roamed the plains.
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p220sigman
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05/30/13 07:06am |
Around the Campfire
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RE: cruise advice
For us, my wife can't take the constant vibration that exists near the engines so we are always midship to forward and generally look to be about half way up from the waterline..
I'm just the opposite. I think the best I ever slept we were on the very back of the ship just above the engines. Vibrated me right to sleep every night. I loved it.
Yea, it doesn't bother me at all, but DW gets motion sick from it. She once literally started getting sick from having her feet on a vibrating foot massager at her doctor's office. As soon as she removed her feet, she felt fine again.
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p220sigman
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05/29/13 01:51pm |
Around the Campfire
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RE: A GM Dually that would be useless for a 5er - pic
Parking was no longer a challenge...
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p220sigman
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05/29/13 07:28am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: cruise advice
For us, my wife can't take the constant vibration that exists near the engines so we are always midship to forward and generally look to be about half way up from the waterline. We have done outside with a window and a balcony suite. DW won't even consider inside so it isn't an option for us. The balcony was great for just relaxing in the breeze, but you can also do that on deck. As others have said, it really depends on what you plan to do. If you are a rise early and be gone from the cabin all day person, I'd look to save money for other things and skip the balcony.
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p220sigman
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05/29/13 05:40am |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Internet Rant.
Unfortunately, if it is a popular movie, arriving late guarantees a front row seat, which I hate. We usually go to the early show on Saturday, which this was the earliest showing for the movie we went to. We don't actually go to many movies at the theater but wait for them to come out, but some are just more enjoyable on the really big screen. We don't ever get snacks at the theater due to the stupid expensive cost. Too bad I can't get Ad Blocker for the theater...
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p220sigman
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05/28/13 10:39am |
Around the Campfire
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RE: For The Beginners Toolbox
I'd probably skip the Home Essentials kit and just get a set of drill bits. Most of the other things in the kit are also covered in the tool kit.
I also like to have a set of tongue and groove joint pliers (Channellocks) around as well as a little kit with electrical connectors/tape/wire. I have a kit similar to the tool kit you listed except it is Harbor Freight and I have n a small tool bag containing the few extra items above as well as some duct tape, flashlight (can never have too many), mechanic's gloves, and a small multimeter. I haven't run across any repair I haven't been able to do yet.
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p220sigman
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05/28/13 06:08am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Internet Rant.
What has also gotten bad is the advertising at movie theaters. We don't go often because of the ticket costs, but we did go recently. There was 10 minutes of commercials (yes, I timed it) prior to the start of the movie previews. I don't mean the rolling static screen commercials that some theaters play before starting the previews, I mean commercials for network television shows, soda, etc. The movie time was 11:45. Between commercials and previews, the actual movie did not start until 12:17.
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p220sigman
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05/28/13 05:44am |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Car Enthusiasts ....
Run.
FAST
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p220sigman
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05/23/13 05:32pm |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Camera - what lenses
The answers are really determined by your price range and how much weight you want to carry. You can easily spend thousands and DSLR body and high quality long lenses. The other option and probably what I would go for, is a reasonable body from Canon or Nikon (both have bodies in the $500-$1000) that is comfortable for you and get something like the Tamron 18-270mm lens. That will make for a reasonably compact walking around camera that will allow you to do reasonable zooms. Of course, with the extreme zooms like this, you are sacrificing some quality and speed. If you wanted more reach, you could go with a Sigma 50-500mm, but also more money.
In contrast, if you really want to reach out and take the best possible wildlife pictures, you can always go with a Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II USM Telephoto Lens or a Cannon EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM Autofocus Lens. Of course, one of these lenses would set you back 11K or 13K respectively.
I personally use an older Canon DSLR and an older version of the Tamron lens except in the 18-200mm range. The 18-270mm wasn't out at the time. I previously had some big lenses that were very high quality, but found that I got to where I left them home most of the time because I simply didn't want to carry them around when I was just hiking. Like I said, it is all a tradeoff. I went with one of the super zooms because I only wanted to carry one lens and it has worked reasonably well. Admittedly, I do miss the speed of nicer lenses at times, but overall, I've been very happy with the switch.
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p220sigman
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05/23/13 06:17am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Trailblazer Successor
Drive all the brand trucks (ext cab, short bed) and decide which works best for you and is the most comfortable. You can get the trucks pretty well loaded out if that is your desire. You could also look at something like the Avalanche from Chevy.
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p220sigman
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05/16/13 11:02am |
Tow Vehicles
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