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Power Awning?
We just lost our stowed awning in a violent thunderstorm yesterday and are considering replacing it with a power awning. Thought being that we'll use it more if it can be deployed with the press of a button.
Any advice as to brand or features? Is the wind sensor worth it? We've heard
conflicting opinions. We weren't particularly satisfied with the Carefree awning
that came with the rig. The fabric faded badly and the hardware wore somewhat.
Is Dometic any better?
Any and all comments appreciated.
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luvglass
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05/22/13 12:40am |
Tech Issues
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RE: boxed curtain valances
I just removed every one out of our 5er. Every one had Pan/Phillips head screws. Look up under the valance, use a flashlight if needed and you will see that there are 2 to 4 screws either screwed directly into the wall/cabinet or using "L" brackets with 2 to 4 screws. I tried to make it harder that what it actually was at first. Think simple and you will find the answer on these things.
We kept the top headers in the living room, but removed everything in the bedroom and the side pieces everywhere. It visually really opens up the space, we think.
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luvglass
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05/18/13 05:59pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Alignment
Any truck alignment shop can do your fiver.
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luvglass
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05/13/13 07:22pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: RVing to New York City
Best park is at Croton on Hudson and is about 50 minutes train ride to Grand Central in midtown Manhattan. Nice park right on the Hudson river and least expensive.
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luvglass
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05/05/13 06:50pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Too old to continue traveling ? Grown children urging ..
Everybody's different. We didn't come out till I was 69 and I had never driven anything more than a car. We've been out 7 years now, have been all over North America, towed over 65,000 miles and still going strong. I'll park it when I feel I'm not up to it any more, or my wife tells me it's time, not before.
Go for it - you only live once.
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luvglass
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04/30/13 07:49pm |
Full-time RVing
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RE: Gas/service station with ample in and out space????
Most gas stations are filled by semis. I did that for 17 years. I haven't found one yet I couldn't get in with my 5er. Its much smaller than any of my semis were, and will turn much tighter.
I agree, we just eyeball the station before going in, and in 7 years I can count on one hand those we had to pass up. It's not an issue, it's all in your head. :)
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luvglass
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04/23/13 08:55pm |
Full-time RVing
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RE: Buying new F 350 diesel how often do you
On my "02 7.3L it is recommended every 5,000 miles and that is what I do & I use Shell Rotella T 15-40 diesel oil. :)
We've got 140 K on it and we still follow the procedure.
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luvglass
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03/21/13 04:11pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Volunteers Needed - USACE Trinity Region - Texas
Where is Grapevine Lake?
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luvglass
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03/19/13 02:11pm |
Workamping Forum
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RE: Camp hosting - biggest hassle
Should have told the dog owner that if the ranger came out he would give her a ticket also for the dog off leash. Bet that would have changed her mind.
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luvglass
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03/17/13 01:57pm |
Workamping Forum
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RE: Need Slide Motor/Gearset for Carriage Cameo
You might pose that question on the Yahoo Carriage group forum, it's been discussed a few times. http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Carriage_RV/
They used to be supplied by a company in California.
Good luck,
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luvglass
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03/12/13 04:09pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Poll on cruise control and propane
yes and Yes
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luvglass
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03/12/13 04:00pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Spend The Summer In Alaska
If they have 2 dogs what's the objection based on? Sounds like it could be a good gig.
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luvglass
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03/02/13 08:05pm |
Workamping Forum
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RE: Is Tucson Safe?
We've stayed in Tucson and the surrounding area many times in the last years. It's a normal US big city, no better, no worse.
Enjoy yourself,
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luvglass
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02/21/13 05:33pm |
Snowbirds
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RE: Rv Parks/Resorts in the Ft. Myers, Florida area
We're just finishing 2 months at Seminole Campground in North Fort Myers. One of the nicest CG's we have ever been in and we are approaching 400 in 7+ years. Highly recommend it.
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luvglass
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02/19/13 08:50pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: Taos NM
RV Park Reviews is personal experience as recorded by people that stayed at these campgrounds. Can't get much more real than that.
http://www.rvparkreviews.com/regions/New_Mexico/Taos.html
Enjoy the area,
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luvglass
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02/19/13 08:46pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: Great Camping Near Airports?
Be careful what you ask for. :) It just so happens that Dockweiler Beach RV Park is very close to (if not immediately under) a glide-path for LAX just south of Los Angeles. It seems like, in California, they like to put RV parks right next to airports. That one is not the only example.
We spent a week there a few years ago and loved it. It's right on the ocean with a bike/walking path that goes 10 or 15 miles in either direction. The noise from the airport is not bothersome.
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luvglass
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02/16/13 05:33pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: Nice RV Parks in Yuma az....
Take a look at RV Park Reviews for Yuma. Se what people that stay there think of them.
http://www.rvparkreviews.com/regions/Arizona/Yuma.html
Good luck,
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luvglass
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02/13/13 04:13pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: Phoenix area Late April through May
You should have no problem finding parks, the snowbirds are pretty much gone be then. There are a ton of parks to choose from. Why not use RV Park Reviews for your search?
http://www.rvparkreviews.com/
They are about the best source for real life ratings of RV parks.
Good luck,
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luvglass
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02/06/13 06:29pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: Florida Winter Camping
I think you are going to have a hard time finding anything for $175 a month. But, here are a number of parks around where you want to be.
http://www.rvparkreviews.com/regions/Florida/Zephyrhills.html
Good luck,
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luvglass
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02/06/13 06:24pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: Exaust Brakes
I did some research 7 years ago when we first came out and I remember reading that you couldn't put an exhaust brake on engines withy hydraulic lifters, and that is what my Ford has so I abandoned the idea. Gotta say we have been all over and all the mountain ranges and haven't had a problem with the stock engine The tow/haul feature downshifts the engine nicely.
Good luck,
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luvglass
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02/06/13 05:46pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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