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Garmin Software
I haven't seen this yet, but I've been waiting a long time for them to come out with it. Now, if they would just do it for MAC.
Garmin PC
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gmctoyman
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06/13/08 09:59am |
Technology Corner
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RE: RV Communities
Ft.Clark Springs, Tx is a unique location, and they have RV development. Undiscovered except by a few lucky folks. After driving past it a few times we decided to go to the old Alamo movie set last time thru Brackettville. We were to late and they recommended we stay at Ft.Clark Springs and come back the next day. What a discovery !
Ft Clark Springs
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gmctoyman
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06/12/08 12:26pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Ohhh Pleasure Way..You failed us all
I've been kinda watching - the thread title needs to be changed to reflect the Quality (or lack thereof) issues in ALL RV's.
I've owned motorhomes since the mid 70's, always had at least one, and sometime as many as 3 in the stable at any time. They were all largely built by, individuals making minimum wage, supervised and by folks being paid as little as possible, by companies that have as their goal making the largest profit margin possible. There is nothing wrong with this, it is the Capitalist way. The way arond this is to buy a vehicle with as high of quality as possible, then do the conversion yourself, as a few of our member friends have done, you'll still be prisoner of using many standard components, but MAYBE you can put them together better.
The only reason 'B's" are any better than "A's" or "C's" it that the VAN is built by vehicle manufacturer, with processes and machines to do so more efficiently than an RV manufacturer.
Warren Buffett, when asked why they made such CR_P,I believe,said something - like we will make it that way as long as you keep buying it...
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gmctoyman
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06/09/08 10:49am |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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RE: How do you like your satellite radio?
Satellite radio, like generators, house batteries, holding tanks, water tanks & solar panels, may not be very important to you if you stay close to the rest of the population in RV parks. If you get out and away, like - the Yukon, N.W.T, Big Bend, or down in Mexico you'll LOVE it.
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gmctoyman
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06/09/08 07:02am |
General RVing Issues
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Annual Pass
Where do we get the annual pass for the Provincial Parks in the Atlantic Provinces ?
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gmctoyman
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06/08/08 07:45am |
RVing in Canada and Alaska
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RE: Where do you store your Travasak?
My Travasak also has Velcro full length on both sides - very nicely constructed, with excellent zippers. Good Product in my opinion.
One benefit I see of the RVSuperbag is that you can get a summer side and a "tropical" side. I assume (nice word) that the "tropical" is lighter than the summer. I find the summer to heavy many times in the RV.
To stay on thread - both would store the same, but the RVSuperbag, comes with a pillow sham type of storage, but it looks like you may need to separate the sides, to use the shams ?
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gmctoyman
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06/06/08 11:28am |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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RE: Where do you store your Travasak?
I have a LTV with the power sofa across the back, don't know if your floorplan is the same or not. My sofa has ~6" between the top of the back & the back door, this widens to ~14" down at the seat cushion level (behind the back). I put a shelf on the sofa frame down behind the back, now we just "roll" (shove) the sack down behind the sofa, then stand our pillows on top of it. Putting it in top first then letting the rest kind of fold on top makes it easy - as you pull it out it is already properly spread across the sofa.
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gmctoyman
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06/05/08 08:28am |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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RE: AC Power System For Sprinter Van Chassis
Good idea, but with the cost of diesel I'd probably stick with the Honda for long term, stationary operation.
It just dawned on me that I could do the same with my Prosine 2.0. Not as much power but sufficient to run anything (not everything at once)in the van. Just need a bigger alternator.
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gmctoyman
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06/04/08 10:24am |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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RE: Dodge vs Freightliner Sprinter Roadtrek
As possibly the only one here who has owned both, you only want to own the .
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gmctoyman
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06/04/08 10:04am |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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RE: Need advise on towing ability
Not knowing the weight, but guessing based on my 19' Whaler. I'd say your best bet would be a B built on a Ford E450. I'd go for diesel over the V10 gas hog. Sportsmobile will build what you want, on whatever chassis you want. Chevy builds a much better (in my experienced opinion) van due to the cab ergonomics, drive train and ride. I don't know if you can gross it up high enough to handle your weight though.
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gmctoyman
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06/04/08 09:58am |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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RE: B's Limited Space and Grills
We use the same as Davydd, and have been happy with it - buttttt - I'd sure like to find a unit that would operate on low pressure LP, yet be relatively affordable.
I have a tap on my LTV that allows me to use a standard propane bottle if I need more propane to run the generator or whatever. It would be nice to use the same tap (on the low pressure side of the regulator) to run a stove or grill.
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gmctoyman
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06/02/08 04:08pm |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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RE: black tank won't drain
Try screwing the rod clock wise and see if it is connected to the blade.
Once upon a time when I was in the process of removing the black tank from a GMC Motorhome (with the help of a 6year old Grandson) I was trying to figure out how to get the last couple of gallons or so out. After stewing about it for a while, still with no solution, he suggested I drill a small hole in the bottom, then put a screw in the hole after it drained - worked fine. If you do this you could keep the hole open with a coat hanger till you get the tank M.T... You're gonna be in the sh-- doing this job, but maybe you can minimize it. Have the wife do it! (hold the water hose on you I mean)
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gmctoyman
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05/27/08 07:41am |
Tech Issues
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Atlantic Canada or Y.T. & N.W.T.
With all of the talk on this forum about making reservations I wonder if it is to crowded up there. Question for those who may know - For peace & solitude is Nova Scotia or the Yukon&NW Territory the better choice?
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gmctoyman
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05/27/08 07:21am |
RVing in Canada and Alaska
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RE: Eastern Provinces
Geeks,
Do you mean arrive by bridge ?
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gmctoyman
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05/23/08 10:13am |
RVing in Canada and Alaska
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RE: Where's the MHs?
Can't discuss fuel prices, so what other reason is there ?:B
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gmctoyman
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05/23/08 09:32am |
RVing in Canada and Alaska
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RE: Fuel/oil price discussions in this forum...
OR - you could go to the RV.NET Mexico travel forum and read the price discussion there...of course south of the border discussion is probably not very relevant to happening north of the border.
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gmctoyman
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05/23/08 09:30am |
RVing in Canada and Alaska
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RE: A Motion To Repeal The Nova Scotia Tourism Act
You are "THE MAN" (or woman whichever the case may be) Willis! Headed that way in about 2 weeks, hope you have ALL of the signs down by then.
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gmctoyman
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05/23/08 09:22am |
RVing in Canada and Alaska
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RE: Fuel/oil price discussions in this forum...
Kinda like a LOT of other topics - batteries, Honda generators, & etc, etc...Let's stop talking !
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gmctoyman
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05/21/08 04:47pm |
RVing in Canada and Alaska
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RE: Free WiFi with AT&T aircards
Maybe - if you're in Canada and don't want to get a bill for roaming on your data connection ? You may want to get the WiFi at your local McDonalds ?
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gmctoyman
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05/19/08 08:53am |
Technology Corner
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RE: Where to get Quick disconnect LP hose? 2007 Desert Fox
Does your "Sportsman" grill use low, or high pressure LP? That will define where and how you tie into the present system, and what is needed for the connection. If you don't know - leave it alone, take it to someone who does know.
If you determine it is low pressure - is this what you are looking for ?
Propane Connection
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gmctoyman
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05/14/08 08:35am |
General RVing Issues
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