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RE: SMALL TT FOR MY FOLKS
Look at this one as well. I know someone who is in his early 60's with one, and it really does set up in 90 seconds.
Aliner.com
It is really easy to tow, sets up in a minute, then another 2 minutes to put down the jacks. While it does not have a shower, you did not state all the things that your parents want in a RV. This one is compact enough to store at home, without the neighbors looking over the fence at it and compaining!
Fred.
The new "EASE" model has an interior bathroom, which is nice for those that need to go during the night. The advantage of the Aliner (or Chalet) is they are all hardside, fold down out of the airstream, and will set-up really fast. The down side is if you have more than two people on a regular basis, space is a consideration. Aliners or Chalets do not have the room of a canvas pop-up or non-folding TT of the same towing length.
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gheicher
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09/28/08 03:28pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: What is killing my battery
Check the emergency breakaway switch, check the refrigerator door heater.
Also check the TV signal amplifier. It will also drain the battery if left on.
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gheicher
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09/28/08 03:16pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Windstorm
We were told the remains from IKE hit cold front from the north that set up the CAT 1 like winds.
Last weekend was camping at a state park in northern PA. Weather on Sunday was just great, however, Sunday evening was another story. Just as predicted, the remnants of hurricane IKE was passing by. My anticipation was by this time IKE would be just a little low pressure area with some clouds - WRONG!!! About 9 PM the winds were really howling and stuff was coming off the trees. When a very large limb landed about 10 ft from my camper, it was time to abandon ship to the nearest motel. After I left, the rangers made everyone leave their campers and stay in their cars in an open area away from the trees until about 1:30 AM. When we returned in the morning there was debris everywhere, no electric, a neighbor's TT had a limb penetrate the roof, but fortunately my camper survived without damage. Monday was again a great day for camping but the hum of chainsaws was everywhere and I saw a 3 ft pine tree was snapped in half about 100 yd behind my TT. After this I will think twice before going camping when a hurricane is predicted. This, I'm sure, was nothing compared to what Texas and Louisiana experienced.
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gheicher
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09/20/08 08:12pm |
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RE: How small a TT can you find?,, How about one that is 8"
Here's my folding hard side tiny trailer.
http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj205/gheicher/alite-subaru.jpg
Manufactured by Columbia Northwest ALITE
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gheicher
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09/17/08 06:54am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Ike damage to trailer
I was camping in northern PA last Sunday evening when the remnants of IKE passed through. It was the worst wind storm I've ever encountered. After a large limb broke off an oak tree and just missed my trailer, it was time to abandon the ship - We went to a nearby motel and spent the night. Returning to the cg the next morning, one trailer in the park had a limb come through the roof (nobody inside at the time)and there were 3 ft pine trees snapped off in the middle with several others uprooted. Those that rode out the storm were evacuated by park rangers and had to stay in their cars most of the night in a large open area away from trees. A wooded cg inside a camper or tent is not the place to be in high winds. I'm sure this was nothing compared to what the people in TX experienced.
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gheicher
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09/17/08 06:37am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Fleetwood-Coleman 2009
The rationale for using the Coleman name is to sell more trailers and hopefully increase the bottom line, both at the manufacturer and dealer level. However, an additional benefit for selling more units and being able to purchase components in volume, can permit pricing to be more competitive and possibly reduce retail price in the long term. The more units you sell, the more the costs can be amortized.
Why would someone pay that much more for just a sticker. I am not a brand person. I don't really care what it says on the side, as long as the unit is good, and does whay I want. I feel the same about clothes, cars, and pretty much anything else...........
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gheicher
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09/12/08 03:51pm |
Folding Trailers
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RE: Antenna on a pop-up
I have a Wingard Hidaway for my Aliner and added a signal amplifier bought on Ebay. This increased the antenna performance considerably.
Also Radio Shack sells such amplifier units - Signal Amplifier.
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gheicher
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09/08/08 08:47pm |
Folding Trailers
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RE: To sanitize again - or not?
I never know how much bleach to use. Anyone know the correct proportions?
When in Mexico the general answer is 1 teaspoon per 10 gallons of water. I would think that would certainly apply here, also.
Found this info (pdf download) on the CDC's website after doing a Google search.
Sanitizing with bleach
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gheicher
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08/29/08 06:34am |
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RE: To sanitize again - or not?
I never know how much bleach to use. Anyone know the correct proportions?
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gheicher
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08/28/08 01:09pm |
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RE: Recommended Park in Moab
Stayed 3 nights at Canyonlands. I also liked being able to walk to shops and restaurants. If you are into Mt Biking, Slickrock is very close (and challanging).
A few years back we stayed at Canyonlands Campground. About 150 sites.
Sites were not that big but were shaded, place was clean and folks friendly and they have a pool.
It isn't that far to Arches but located in downtown Moab. Easy walk to downtown from the campground.
You will love Arches and enjoy Moab. If you get a chance, give Dead Horse brewery a shot for lunch.
Enjoy your trip.
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gheicher
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08/28/08 01:03pm |
Campgrounds, Resorts and Attractions
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RE: best camping memories
First family camping trip in VW Bug to state park approx 100 miles away. Got there and discovered we left the tent poles at home. Back the next day with poles and set up camp. Went in evening to see movie at the camp amphitheater (was about camping with bears). Got back to our tent after dark to discover a black bear eating all our food that we left on the table. Mom & two kids slept in the VW and I fought off the bears (in my dreams) all night sleeping in the tent. Have gotten a little more bear savey since then and am still camping (but now in a hardwall trailer). My kids are now 40 & 43 so this summer we all went back to the state park camping and relived all the old memories (without any bears).
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gheicher
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08/28/08 12:54pm |
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RE: camping in freezing temps.
If the temperature is going to be below freezing, you better have the water system winterized to keep from bursting a pipe, otherwise no problem. You will need to carry water in an insulated container or somehow keep it above freezing. I used to camp in a pup that didn't have a heater. Just need a good sleeping bag, dress accordingly, and have a hearty "constitution". After all people do this all the time with tents. Nice thing about camping in cold weather is that the campgrounds are not crowded.
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gheicher
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08/18/08 06:06am |
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RE: sad day happy day
........So does it make more sense using it as a trade in for your next investment or taking your chances selling it privately?
Pretty much just like a car - The dealer has the advertised price inflated to make it seem like you are getting a high amount for your trade-in. Most RV dealers really don't want a lot of used trailers sitting around. If you have no trade-in the dealer will give a much larger discount. The problem is that it is a lot of hassle to sell a vehicle or trailer yourself, so the easy way out is to trade. There are a lot of automobile dealers around, thus you can do a little more bargaining. RV dealers are few and far between, so shopping for the best deal is difficult. My experience has been to clean the trailer, disclose any problems of which you are aware, then sell it "as is".
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gheicher
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08/14/08 06:22am |
Folding Trailers
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RE: Gauge of wire from car to tv batteries
If you are running it through a Bargman 7 pin connector I would use the max that will fit the connector. Take it down and see what fits.
Agree, use the biggest wire that will fit. However, be aware if you don't install a relay or battery saver you will need to remember to unplug the trailer from the TV when not towing or run the risk of running down the TV battery.
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gheicher
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08/04/08 08:49pm |
Folding Trailers
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RE: Right on Red
Only when there is enough sight distance to safely make the turn. I never accelerate nearly as fast when towing, so that increases the sight distance factor quite a lot. Patience, just like the professional big rig drivers.
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gheicher
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07/20/08 03:55pm |
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RE: Unhitch Or Not
I usually stay hitched after leveling and pulling the umbilical cord. Once or twice I have unhitched to drive to a restaurant.
Many connector cords do not disconnect the TT battery charging circuit when the TV ignition switch is off. If you are using 12 volt power or your TT battery is not too good, you run the risk of your TV not starting the next day if you don't pull the "umbilical cord". I don't always unhook but do disconnect the plug just in case.
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gheicher
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07/19/08 06:00am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Running Fridge on battery
Incorrect. You are familiar with larger RV fridges that have 12 volt powered thermostatic controls. Our small fridges when on 12 volt power the heater and will draw between 9 and 15 amps depending on the make/model/size. Also a good many of our TV's do not come with factory wiring so do not have a key controlled 12 volt aux line. Even with factory wiring our smaller TV's have a less than 50% chance of the line being key controlled.
Mike, You are correct about the larger RV fridges that have 12 volt powered thermostatic controls. I actually measured the 12 volt current draw on the absorption heater in my 5 cu ft Dometic 3-way and it measures 4 amps. This is considerably lower than the 9-15 amps that you state? Its difficult to find any published technical specs from the manufacturer of RV fridges.
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gheicher
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07/13/08 02:47pm |
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RE: Running Fridge on battery
Your fridge will draw less than 2 amps from your battery, so for an hour that would be 2 amp-hr draw. Most trailer batteries are capable of 70 amp-hrs, so you theoretically could run only the fridge for 35 hours before draining the battery. If you have the trailer connected to the tow vehicle's charging circuit, the fridge should not drain the trailer battery at all when towing. Make sure the trailer battery is disconnected from the to vehicle's battery when the engine is not running for a substantial period of time or you could run the risk of the engine not starting. Most factory wired trailer hookups automatically disconnect when the ignition switch is turned off.
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gheicher
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07/13/08 09:24am |
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RE: 1994 Chalet Alpine
I sold my 1994 Aliner last fall for $1994.00. No AC and icebox instead of a frige. Sounds like a good buy to me. I kind of wish I would have kept mine now.
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gheicher
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07/12/08 05:30pm |
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RE: private membership camping
Nothing is free, but if you want to endure the sales promotion hassle and are on a budget, go for it. Personally I will pay for my camping space and will not have to listen to some salesman's harangue about how my life will improve if I just purchase..... whatever. My camping time is valuable time.
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gheicher
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07/07/08 03:28pm |
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