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RE: Happy Camping Toy Haulers
Thanks for posting this - we all sometimes forget just what Memorial Day means!
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randot
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05/23/13 09:58pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: I need help finding the exact TH I'm looking for...
Forest River XLR Thunderbolt 300x12
No closet by door but plenty of wall space to put 3M hooks. Good luck.
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randot
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05/23/13 06:06pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Supplies for your Toy Hauler/Trailer
We discovered that no matter how prepared we think we were, we always have to stop by a grocery store or other place to get one more thing we need.
DW went to the $ store off-the-bat and bought stuff like trash-cans for bathroom, kitchen and recycle; brooms, dusting stuff, toilet brush, bins to put things in and plastic cups and plates along with other kitchen items like utensils.
I made this list a while back so I will include it FYI:
- 30 to 50 amp adapter for your shore power (cord may or may not be included)
- sewer hose and accordion style support
- chemical toilet treatment (for black water tank)
- water hose with optional water filter
- another hose that is a different color for use with black tank so there is no cross-contamination
- blocks of wood for support under leveling jacks (some campsites are not very level)
- wheel chocks
- basic tools
- coax cable for cable hook-up
- basics like toilet paper, paper towels, sheets for the bed, towels, plates, flatware
Happy Camping!
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randot
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05/13/13 09:39pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: What did you do to your Toy Hauler today???
Added these motion lights over both doors
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f19/wesson1911/light_motion_zpsf4a6eddc.jpg
and fixed license plate so it doesn't get ripped-off driving out of low driveways
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f19/wesson1911/plateX_zpsef92e616.jpg
and put bumpers so basement doors don't hit side along with clasps to hold them open in the wind.
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f19/wesson1911/bumper_zps05165ba3.jpg
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randot
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03/30/13 06:52pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: dish holder
I had the same issue and also needed more shelf space than I had.
So I built these holders and lined each section with the waffle shelf stuff.
http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i460/dsquier1/Picture002a_1.jpg height=480 width=640
Since completing this project we have put a lot of miles on the trailer, but have yet to lose a plate or glass.
Dave
Inspired by Dave - the DW made me do this...
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f19/wesson1911/shelves_zps83956650.jpg
Thanks for the idea
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randot
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03/28/13 02:05pm |
Do It Yourself Modifications and Upgrades (DIY)
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RE: Help - info for Pearrygin Lake State Park, WA
We did check Google Earth and it is still hard to tell which loop provides a better view, but after reading several reviews on RV Park Reviews it sounds like we want the East loop (AB). West loop is a former commercial campground with cramped sites. Hope this helps anyone else wondering about this beautiful state campground.
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randot
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03/27/13 11:58am |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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Help - info for Pearrygin Lake State Park, WA
I was just looking at dates available at Pearrygin Lake State Park outside of Winthrop, WA and don't know which loop is nicer as far as views and space for us in a 36 foot 5th wheel. Any other information you can provide will be most helpful.
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randot
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03/25/13 05:11pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: Dutchmen Voltage
We did just that - bought another Voltage and within a year of our first one (but from a different dealer). We had so many problems with our 2012 Epic and as I posted here before I can only describe it as being made late on a Friday at the end of the month. After multiple trips to service, failed ones at that, we even paid to have it fixed outside our warranty (Dutchmen and our current dealer paid us back for that).
We liked everything else about it so much we traded it for a 2013 and even though we really took it in the shorts on the trade this one is so much better. It has the Epic 2 package so it included all the things we wanted the first time around. Lessons learned.
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randot
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03/25/13 03:30pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: What did you do to your Toy Hauler today???
Thanks for the tip. If I can order just the base then that's probably the route I would go. I already have the legs for the table that goes there and the ones from the garage table. I don't need another leg to try and find a storage location for.
Where did you get the base from?
I ordered a shorter 25 1/4" leg from Amazon (base came from Ebay) - the ones for the table are 27" or so. We use one of the pillows from the couch to stuff under it to balance it. We keep the legs for the table on the floor at each end of the couch and all the table tops are under the bed.
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randot
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03/24/13 03:05pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: What did you do to your Toy Hauler today???
Love the snack table idea. I'm taking that one and doing it as well.
Thanks.
Sooner,
You are welcome and make sure when you order the table leg the base comes with it. I ordered the leg and the description talked about the base, but I didn't get the base - had to order it separately.
Also I think Eightydo meant that tool-box question for you. We also have ordered a cabinet with one drawer and two-door cabinet below to fit in that spot - works great for the dog food and the whole pharmacy that goes with our old GSDs. Great minds you know.
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randot
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03/24/13 12:55pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: What did you do to your Toy Hauler today???
Of course all of these mods were not made in one day, but I finally was able to take photos of them and post them here.
First this is our snack table – we wanted a table that we could use while reclining (the other table only allows for the end seats to recline because the table legs impede the center seats). This makes it hard to reach a snack two people are sharing like a tub of popcorn so I made this table on a shorter leg to sit in-between two chairs. We like it so much we use it most of the time.
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f19/wesson1911/snack_table1_zps48b37793.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f19/wesson1911/snack_table2_zps2da3383c.jpg
We have an oven in place of two drawers (would have rather had the two drawers) in our kitchen so we have no easy silverware drawer. We bought these dish-strainer accessories and put them in the drawer.
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f19/wesson1911/silverware_zpsc724155f.jpg
We really didn’t like the shiny black fridge panel so I got some wood ones and had our local paint store match the color of the stain.
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f19/wesson1911/fridge_panels_zpsd3bf51bf.jpg
DW hated the lack of shelves in the kitchen cabinets so she asked me to modify them to fit our plates and bowls. I used store-bought racks to add shelves to the upper cabinet and used some wood I found to construct shelves the DW mapped-out in the lower cabinet.
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f19/wesson1911/shelves_zps83956650.jpg
We wanted to take our bikes along with my motorcycle sometimes so I added these so we could hang our bikes.
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f19/wesson1911/bike_hanger_zpsd62bc147.jpg
I also noticed that the railings used for the porch moved quite a bit so to make them more secure in transit I cut this piece of wood to keep them snug.
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f19/wesson1911/brace_door_zps4c0622fc.jpg
More to come soon…
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randot
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03/24/13 12:04am |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Camping with multiple big dogs
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f19/wesson1911/garage1.jpg
Here is my pic. We love our toy hauler - the garage gives them all kinds of space to be dogs without being under-foot but close enough to keep them happy which keeps us happy.
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randot
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02/22/13 10:03pm |
RV Pet Stop
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RE: Fuzion Monster package
Our first Voltage came with an Epic package and we were also told that it was a free package they were testing to see if the market wanted those items. Now they offer an Epic II package with even more bells and whistles and it is not so free. I know manufacturers are not going to lose money because the price of these THs are so inflated, but if you have a choice to get the package for the same price as one without, more goodies are usually better than less. Case-in-point - the remote function for the slides on our first Voltage (part of Epic I package) caused us a lot of problems - you can't get that option anymore and trust me as nice as it was to use outside while watching your slides go in and out to make sure you were clear of hazards, the system is crap. As always, do your homework, as you are doing here and see if other Fuzion owners with the Monster package are having any problems with any of those options.
Enjoy them - my 2 cents.
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randot
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02/03/13 03:14pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Bathroom Door Locks
I had the same thought when we got our TH, especially if we had guests. We decided that we would keep both doors open if we are alone while the bathroom was not occupied and then close both when we used the facilities. If we ever have guests we will keep the bedroom access door closed and only use the main access door to enter. If it is closed, it is in use and if open, it is free. Low-tech, I know, but works for us.
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randot
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01/28/13 10:39pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Help in Picking New Toyhauler
Well, I guess I am going to throw the Voltage out there. I know some (including us) have had problems with them, but many others have not (just like most RV brands). We do full-time in ours and love the floor plan because it fits us perfectly. Just came back from a great Christmas trip to San Jose and we are back in the rain capital for now. The Excel looks nice but I like a N/S walk-around bed and nightstands. Also like our length at 35'10".
No offence but a voltage is not in the same league as an Excel , not even close.
Never said it was.
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randot
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01/17/13 10:44pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Help in Picking New Toyhauler
Well, I guess I am going to throw the Voltage out there. I know some (including us) have had problems with them, but many others have not (just like most RV brands). We do full-time in ours and love the floor plan because it fits us perfectly. Just came back from a great Christmas trip to San Jose and we are back in the rain capital for now. The Excel looks nice but I like a N/S walk-around bed and nightstands. Also like our length at 35'10".
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randot
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01/14/13 08:52pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: NorthWest members
Snow, snow and snow - windy today (about 67mph which is odd for this time of year, but not for us). Someone did lose control and run into our fence, thanks for that. Lots of people in ditches and accidents on Snoqualmie pass (closed for a few hours) but that always seems to happen with first big snow.
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randot
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12/17/12 09:42pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: New or More Cabinets in Voltage Galley?
Wish ours had this instead of oven
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f19/wesson1911/drawers.jpg
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randot
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12/12/12 11:45pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Dutchman Voltage 5th Wheel
I wouldn't paint my Corian counter, but we did do this
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f19/wesson1911/before_After_splash.jpg
Thanks for the info about Marc Houser.
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randot
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11/29/12 09:09pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Where are you going for Thanksgiving?
Not sure where we will go if we do, but we will definitely deep fat fry the bird - soooo good and takes about 40 minutes for a 13-14 lb. turkey.
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randot
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11/05/12 12:11pm |
Toy Haulers
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