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RE: Changing Dr Lic and address question
We are about ready to hit the road! We've sold our house and bought our travel trailer. We have a question for the FT Rvers. Of course, our drivers license and registrations all have our old house address. Looking for suggestions on what we do next. We will be using our kid's address for mail and such. Should we just leave our drivers license the same or change it the new address. I know we have to have verification for DMV and don't really have anything except mail. Any suggestions for us?
Thanks, Nick
If your changing licences, tags, voting registration to sons/daughters address you should have no problem. I've never had a change of address in state questioned at the DMV. It's not like moving to new state and if questioned just say your moving in with the kids to help out.
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stickdog
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06/17/13 08:41pm |
Full-time RVing
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RE: fridge again
We run ours on propane while traveling. I always stop before pulling up to the fuel pumps and shut it off at the refrigerator to prevent any ignition problems of vapors at the pump.
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stickdog
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06/15/13 08:27pm |
Beginning RVing
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RE: Having Mail Forwarded: Suggestions?
I know a lot of you get snail mail sent to their addresses while they're on the road. Can anyone recommend a decent service?
A buddy of mine told me to check out http://postscanmail.com, but I haven't had time to look at it yet.
Looks a bit pricey if you receive much mail, I didn't read all the details but I would say there are many mail forwarding services that would be less expensive.
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stickdog
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06/14/13 07:45pm |
Beginning RVing
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RE: Question about slides
Three slides here kitchen, living room and bedroom. No problem with wind or water infiltration. Would go with more if the right floorplan had them.
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stickdog
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06/13/13 07:35pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Why don't 5th wheel mfgrs place more heavy items in rear?
Here I thought my smooth ride was my b&w hitch and glide ride pin box and now you tell me is my 24.41% pin wt.
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stickdog
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06/11/13 08:32pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Snake!!!
Never met a pit viper other than in a glass case till we volunteered in Texas last year where we had the pleasure to meet all four varieties. Copperhead while weed whacking, rattler while walking the dog just stretched out across the two track, coral on a ridge top during a bird survey, and several cottonmouths down near the creek. None of them wanted anything to do with me nor me with them, they went their way I went mine, as it should be.
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stickdog
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06/10/13 08:37pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Where to stay?
Not knowing where NE Wisconsin is I googled Raleigh, NC to Green Bay WI and it's about 1050 miles a good days drive could be around Richmond IN. plenty of campgrounds in that area. Leave at 7 am arrive around 6-630 PM.
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stickdog
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06/08/13 10:24pm |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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RE: Domicile SD
Are you both retiring at the same time? If one of you retire or leave employment when you purchase the MH that one could become a SD resident and register the MH while the other continues employment. Talk to a lawyer I pounded nails for a living.
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stickdog
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06/08/13 09:47pm |
Full-time RVing
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RE: How to become a workamper
Although I have a number of years until I am "of age" to consider workamping, how does one get a job or volunteer at a destination? I am interested in the area of the east coast for vacation destinations. Trying to plan my future I guess Thanks
We once had that same question. You are planning for the future so there will be plenty of time to answer it. We decided to find a camp hosting close to home for our first camp hosting position. We looked to our state park system, followed the instructions on the DNR site for application and then contacted local, within two hr drive, campgrounds. This was in late winter for summer hosting. Three of the parks contacted had openings for the summer season and we went with the closest. Since we were new to RV living this allowed us to see what we needed and what we did not.
We then desired to host in Florida for the winter and again we went to there state park site and followed their instructions for volunteering. Although you are required to file with the state volunteer coordinator you are urged to contact the local park VC's. Many want the southern Florida host positions and there are more applicants than positions and many return year after year. We went with more northern parks and had a reply in short order.
So here is your game plan, start goggling state park websites most will have a "Get Involved" or "Volunteer" link, follow them. I also have a "state park bookmark" for them. I also have one for "Volunteering" where I keep links for http://www.volunteer.gov/, and local contacts we have contacted or volunteered with. Vol.gov has many but not all the volunteer positions that are available. Some are for RV volunteers and some are for local volunteers for local events or other needs of various federal and state agencies.
This should give you a starting point and as you say you have some time before retirement.
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stickdog
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06/08/13 09:08pm |
Workamping Forum
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RE: Gasoline Gripe
I figured my cost per mile once, now I just drive and hope my card isn't refused.
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stickdog
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06/07/13 10:07pm |
Beginning RVing
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RE: Can I get 35' 5th wheel into a lot of natural spots?
We have a 35 ft 5er hitch to back cap. We prefer state, federal, campgrounds. Some we do not fit but we've stayed in many that had plenty of room for us. We check out parks through reserve america or state reservation websites for campgrounds we will fit.
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stickdog
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06/07/13 08:32pm |
Beginning RVing
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RE: Sliders
Don't have a MH but our fifth wheel has a kitchen slide, contains fridge, stove, sink, and entertainment center. We haven't had any problems with it.
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stickdog
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06/05/13 07:35pm |
Beginning RVing
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RE: Towing a standard shift
Never changed a clutch in my last three manuals 189,000 139,000 145,000 A/C gave out on all of them time to trade. Two of the three are still on the road.
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stickdog
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06/04/13 09:37pm |
Dinghy Towing
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RE: Aalert for Illinois 5th Wheel owners
Illinois and many of its cities are hurting for money any additional income will be helpful. Tickets = $$$$$$$$$$$$$$
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stickdog
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06/04/13 09:11pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Black Tank Issue
I have been having a terrible time with our Black Tank for a year or so! When we are camping for a couple of days first when you press the pedal down to flush it has a blup & then it goes down and then every time you flush it gergels for a few minutes. After another day or so the waste is visible and I have to use my hose that is made to clear clogs. It buys me another couple days is all. I know it sounds like a Venting problem so I put a water hose down the Black Tank Vent on the roof a couple of feet, opened the dump valve with a clear piece on my dump hose and then turned the water on. Yep, it came out thru the hose, so to me that meant the vent was clear, right? So I figured it would be good now. Went camping last weekend & it was the same!
OK, smart guys, what is going on?
Bob
Are you hooked up to sewer and if so do you leave the black tank valve open?
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stickdog
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06/04/13 08:57pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Do Any of you NOT Level Off Ever or Rarely?
I try for 1/2 degree side to side even for an overnight. Front to back we try not to unhitch so prefer park nose down so I can jack it level or close to it without unhitching. On rare occasions we find a site where a little moving around will get it perfect.
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stickdog
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06/03/13 08:00pm |
Beginning RVing
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RE: Interesting - New Excel with Door in the Slide
Not a lite coach 15000+ dry 18750 GVW. Size and $'s,it's not what your weekend camper is looking for. This is a fulltimers or snowbird 5er and most likely be resort bound. If it catches on you'll see more by the Indiana builders.
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stickdog
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06/02/13 07:45pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Curious about something...
I don't think you are there to "suck up" to anyone. Part of your job is to enforce the rules of the people that hired you. If you explain the rules to the 5% and they won't comply, your job is to report it to the rangers. They are responsible for making the final decision.
You're not doing your job if you let campers ignore the rules.
As a volunteer I have never and I repeat NEVER been asked to enforce rules, and been explicitly instructed that it was not my place to enforce rules. On occasion I have reminded campers of the rules and let them know that was all my position required. However the Ranger on duty would be notified of the situation and could take whatever action required.
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stickdog
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06/01/13 08:11pm |
Workamping Forum
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RE: Installation of the Amish Cooling Coil Units
If fire is your concern and your Norcold fridge is running fine you may want to consider a Halon fire extinguisher. http://www.rvcoolingunit.net/servlet/the-Halon-Fire-Fight1-Extinguishers*****/Categories
As far as replacement cooling units go I replaced my Dometic unit with a Amish built unit last year. I installed it myself, it took longer to do than they say but we are happy with the unit.
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stickdog
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05/31/13 07:34pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Portable Grill comparisons...
Toss up between the Weber Q- $179 and the Master Forge Stainless steel grill - $79
both at Lowes
I don't mind paying for quality - but they both looked pretty nice - any experience welcome before I spent my pennies
We went with the Master Forge from Lowe's lasted three years inside burnt out the Stainless exterior is in excellent condition can't find replacement parts for it so we replaced it with the Weber Q smaller cooking space but performs much better than the Master Forge.
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stickdog
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05/30/13 07:54pm |
General RVing Issues
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