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RE: A funny story
I saw it posted around 2001. Of course, it was in English that is not allowed on this forum... :B :B
God job then, being English, that I type all my posts in American!
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Martyn
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09/25/08 03:52pm |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Short Bed Dodge and 5ers? Removable slider hitches?
I have a short bed Dodge with a Reese 15K slider. I also have horses and haul hay regularly! Just leave the hitch attached to the 5er when you need a clear bed. The rails left in the truck bed will in no way interfere with bales of hay as they only protrude about an inch. The difference in weight between a slider and a non slider will be of little consequence. If I do not hang the hitch from the 5er I remove it in two pieces - the head separates from the body. This makes it manageable when my DW is not around to help me lift it out of the bed.
I too had to laugh at the suggestion about getting a new truck. Irrelevant to your question, and hitting the cab with the trailer (even if your hitch is slid back) is just a matter of not paying attention! We all run the risk of hitting the cab with the 5er, but that is no reason to switch trucks! LOL!
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Martyn
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09/24/08 12:27pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: colorado campgrounds
CAMPGROUND NAME: Onemile
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Gunnison
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Almont
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Almont, CO, at intersection of State Rt. 135 and County Rt.
742, take Rt. 742 for 8.3 miles to campground sign. Turn right
at sign into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 8,600 ft.
The campground is located across County Rt. 742 and the Taylor
River among Aspen and spruce trees. The river can be heard from
some sites. Placing tents on some sites may not be desirable.
The understory is grass and sagebrush and there is good privacy
between sites. The campground is well located for rock climbing,
whitewater sports, hiking and fishing activities. Firewood is
available for a fee. This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
Open May 23 through October 1.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $18 per day - no hookups
$22 per day - electric hookups
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 16
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 25
Total Sites: 25
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 22
Group RV Sites: Yes
No. RV Pull Throughs: 13
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 16' X 58'
Comments:
The parking aprons are either paved or gravel. Pull-throughs
take any size RV. There are two grey water dump facilities.
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 7
No. Threaded: 5
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Martyn
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09/24/08 12:06pm |
Campgrounds, Resorts and Attractions
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RE: A funny story
Funny, but posted here 2 days ago! :)
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Martyn
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09/24/08 12:00pm |
Around the Campfire
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RE: PEZ
Almost $44 an ounce, $704 per pound!WOW:E:E
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Martyn
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09/23/08 12:13pm |
Around the Campfire
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RE: where you get your information?
BBC
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Martyn
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09/22/08 12:36pm |
Around the Campfire
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RE: The Song Title Game
Bad Boy - The Beatles http://bestsmileys.com/famous/2.gif
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Martyn
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09/22/08 12:33pm |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Red Tide?????
Yeah, I am having trouble getting the Pic in. It wants the complete URL path, so I guess I can't just copy/paste. Pilot Error so far I guess.
That's correct - you need to upload the picture to a hosting site (I use photobucket) and then paste the link to it.
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Martyn
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09/18/08 04:20pm |
Campgrounds, Resorts and Attractions
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RE: The Song Title Game
With A Little Help From My Friends - The Beatles http://bestsmileys.com/famous/2.gif
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Martyn
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09/18/08 04:15pm |
Around the Campfire
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RE: mountain travel
Agree with bldrbuck. I towed that route double(boat behind 5er) both ways last year (August) and it was no problem. The part to be most careful on is Wolf Creek Pass going down Westbound. I took it in 2nd and kept speed at 20mph max. No issues. Going up Westbound I was in tow/haul and in cruise until I had to slow for the tunnel near the top! LaVeta pass is, as mentioned above, a breeze. Having said that, I would not even go near Wolf Creek if snow is in the forecast!
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Martyn
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09/17/08 11:55pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Low point drains?
I do not have to winterize, because I live in a warm area and keep my traielr in the garage.
However, I have examined the water lines in my trailer. They do not sag. I can see that if a different trailer has a point in the water lines where it dips down and then rises again the you have something similar to a P trap. You will need to blow the water out of there.
From my faucet to the low point drain, it is all down hill. There is no rise, therefore there is no place for water to collect.
Other Trailmanor owners have discovered that two additional steps are required after draining:
1) turn the pump on momentarily. this will flush what little water is in the pump out of the pump.
2. the outside shower and inside shower spray heads do not drain well remove them.
Water lines in a trailer should never have a low point that can collect water. If they do, then I suggest that it is either a poor design, not properly installed, or the shape of the trailer left no alternative.
I have a hard time believing that doing it my way in my trailer will result in blowing water lines. Doing it my way in your trailer might have that result. Perhaps you have some location in you water lines where the water can collect. There may be a difference in the design between my trailer and yours.
It certainly is safe to use air to blow the water out, as long as the air does not blow the pipes out from too much pressure.
Anything I am not willing to mix with some bourbon is something I am not willing to put into my water system. I have looked at that pink stuff and there is no way I would ever want to drink that stuff, no matter how much it was diluted when flushed out in the spring. I prefer to never have a reason to use it.
Each to his own - My water lines do not sag either, but I will not risk my trailer without antifreeeze. And as far as using air to blow out lines, that too can leave residual water if not done right. Proper flushing and sanitization of the water system when dewinterizing will remove all traces of antifreeze. I, too, do not like pink stuff in my Laphroaig, but I am not paranoid about it - it is not toxic. You are fortunate to live in a warm climate and to be able to store your trailer in a garage. Those of us who leave our trailer outside where the temperature can drop to -20F do not wish to take the risk of not using antifreeze. Storing your trailer in a climate like this and doing as you suggest is pushing your luck - better safe than sorry!
It's unfortunate for the rest of us that Trailmanor is the only perfect trailer out there. Wish we had all known that when we went trailer shopping!
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Martyn
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09/17/08 11:47pm |
Beginning RVing
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RE: Low point drains?
In a properly designed trailer, once you open the low point drains and all faucets then there is no reason to add anti-freeze to the water system.
Check the instructions for how to winterize your particular trailer.
Do it that way, here in Colorado and you'll be spending a lot of money replacing pipes come spring.
I always drain through the low point tubes and then make sure that antifreeze fills them - (I cap them while still flowing antifreeze to make sure).
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Martyn
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09/17/08 04:33pm |
Beginning RVing
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RE: The Song Title Game
Can't Buy Me Love - The Beatles http://bestsmileys.com/famous/2.gif
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Martyn
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09/16/08 02:19pm |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Weekly Chuckle: Oxymorons
Weekly Chuckle: Oxymorons
Resident Alien
So, you are saying that I am an Oxymoron?????????:M
How about Military Intelligence if you want to ruffle a few more feathers!
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Martyn
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09/15/08 12:03pm |
Around the Campfire
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RE: The Song Title Game
The Long And Winding Road - The Beatles http://bestsmileys.com/famous/2.gif
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Martyn
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09/12/08 04:07pm |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Do The Test Pull ! !
handle slams in with a clank and the pin box is sitting flat on the hitch plate, there is no doubt...
I believe that's how my Reese works too - if it hitches up I see the handle move and can inspect that the pin is caught properly. I still do a pull test though.
Exactly my process and observations with my Reese too. No doubt about it when that big clang occurs!
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Martyn
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09/12/08 09:46am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Extra Spare Tire...
I think it's overkill. How many folks have two spares for their car or truck?
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Martyn
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09/11/08 12:23pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: camping set-up
"camping set-up"
I need a list to go by for after my RV is in it's site and level....please and thank you.
Full Member
Joined: 03/07/2005
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Martyn
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09/10/08 12:35pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: The Song Title Game
You Never Give Me Your Money - The Beatles http://bestsmileys.com/famous/2.gif
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Martyn
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09/10/08 12:26pm |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Fire Fighter Antenna Topper
Doubt you'll find any under $3.99 - I didn't, and that's what I paid! :)
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Martyn
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09/10/08 12:23pm |
Around the Campfire
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