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RE: traveling with cats
Picking up a new 25ft TT after Memorial Day and wondering about how to deal with our 2 cats when we travel. We had a 28ft MH for 5 years and they did best there if we let them roam while we drove since they could come find us when they needed us. Not sure being alone in the trailer is a good choice.
Some people do it and some don't. Our cats ride in large cages with litterpans and shelves when we're on the road. These cages are in the Savannah tow van. Riding lose in the TT can be dangerous for them if you have to hit the brakes hard or there's an accident. I suppose when we take our trip with the Class-C we'll confine them to the back bedroom - or in their carriers above the cab. We don't know what will work best with the Class-C. We're afraid one will bolt out the cab doors when opened or the cab windows so they can't be free to wander all over when on the road.
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WandaLust2
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05/17/13 09:58pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: installing a house toilet in our trailer
I think you would have to spend an awful lot of time on the toilet to justify the expense and hassle of changing it out.
I was just thinking the exact same thing. :B But he added there was a problem with the seal.
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WandaLust2
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05/17/13 08:46pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: installing a house toilet in our trailer
Hi All....My wife has never liked the toilet in the trailer....
I have to ask what it was she didn't like about the RV toilet. I like ours just fine. If we press 1/2 way on the lever we can fill the bowl with extra water for flushing. All the way, and it flushes. There is no odor from the toilet and it's easy to keep clean.
The only RV toilet I wasn't crazy about was the small recirculating toilet in the first RV we had, a Dodge Xplorer van conversion. But regular RVs don't come with these.
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WandaLust2
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05/17/13 08:40pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Ready to Roll in the Morning
I hope you enjoy every minute of your vacation. :)
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WandaLust2
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05/17/13 08:37pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Best Northern Summer Campgrounds
Just wondering were some of the best Northern long term campgrounds are?
We are considering staying in FL during the winter and someplace during the summer.
Private CGs will let you stay as long as you want. The state and Federal ones will limit your stay. For nice warm days and cool nights and no need for A/C I would head to places like Maine or NH or even the Adirondacks of NY. The weather is great for being outdoors in these states over the summer. I spent a summer in the Cooperstown area of NY and the weather was great. It's not the most exciting place in the world for those looking for nightlife, but there were some nice places to eat, beautiful scenery, museums, friendly people etc. Prices at CGs there are average as long as you don't want to be right near the town.
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WandaLust2
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05/16/13 09:49pm |
Snowbirds
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RE: Conditons heading south after Christmas
Until you get into southern Alabama, you could have nights that are down into the 30's and 40's. Unless you have solar and boondock, you will want to try to find electric so you can have heat.
We use the propane furnace to heat our RV when dry docked for the night at a WalMart or Flying-J. No solar needed.
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WandaLust2
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05/16/13 09:42pm |
Snowbirds
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RE: Conditons heading south after Christmas
We are planning to head to Florida from Michigan (I-65) within a few days after Christmas....departure date will be weather dependent.
I was wondering what accomdations along the way are like at that time?
We also head for FL about that same time. We stay night's in WalMart parking lots with the other RVs heading south. Most are near but not so close to the Interstates that noise is a problem. We go in the store and buy Rotisserie chicken, potato and macaroni salad for dinner. The stores make money on us. Several times we picked up things not on the list. These lots are safe, well lit and have security cameras if not security guards themselves.
Are the RV parks near the highway in Kentucky and Alabama full?
We don't go through those states but I doubt they'd be full that time of year. Avoid traveling on the weekends if possible.
Are the rest areas packed full of overnighting RVer's?
I never saw one anywhere packed full of overnighters. Not all RSs allow overnighting so keep that in mind.
Do we need to make reservations for stops along the way or can we safely wing it?
reservations will limit your mobility. If you want to keep going or stop for the night... you can't. Your "paid for spot" is awaiting you. We hated dealing with that. If you want a CG you can wing it. None are 100% full in midwinter.
People have told me of their experiences coming north the first of April (packed rest areas, etc.) and I was wondering if conditions are similar around the first of the year when heading south?
Geeze, that's not what we found in TN,GA and FL. We leave Fl the last day of March or April 1st. Rest areas are not packed, but here again, not all allow overnighters. We also found them noisier than WalMart parking lots. We avoid traveling the weekend if possible, but even on the weekends the traffic isn't bad except around Atlanta GA. We try and hit Atlanta late at night.
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WandaLust2
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05/16/13 09:14pm |
Snowbirds
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RE: Canadians buying RV lots in Florida
If it's a lot with an old mobile homes on it, sewer, water and electric should already be there (in most cases).
EXACTLY! All you have to do is sell any old MH that's on the lot and back your RV right in and hook 'er up. :B And that's what we talked about doing. But we decided we didn't want to own property in another state, nor be obliged to keep returning to the same place.
BTW, there are also nice lots with old houses on them of no real value. Good to use for storage or just have someone from Craigslist knock them down for the wood, windows - whatever. All hookups would be there ready for your RV.
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WandaLust2
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05/16/13 09:00pm |
Snowbirds
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RE: Canadians buying RV lots in Florida
We would like to purchase a RV lot in Florida,any suggestions on how or about financing?
Thanks in advance!
I don't know if this is true or not but was told it's cheaper to buy a lot somewhere that allows RVs and Mobile Homes (much of FL) and set yourself up. You may not need financing that way. By that I mean you buy a nice lot and have water and electricity and sewer installed yourself. In fact I did that where I live now. Or buy a lot with an old MH on it, get rid of the MH, and set up your RV for the winter. From what I have seen in FL that would be the cheapest way to go. Buying an RV lot in an RV Resort can be very costly and you'll have neighbors right on top of you. And you will have all kinds of rules and regulations about everything from disallowing screen rooms to how many pets you can have to being banned from drying anything outside your RV. It would be every bit as bad as living where there's a HOA.
To me that would be pretty boring if you like the facilities, activities and friendships made in a RV Park type setting, Who would you have Happy Hour with?
However if you are more of a loner that may be just the thing.
But there's a price to pay for those facilities, activities and friendships. You have to put up with many rules and regulations that may not be what someone wants. You have small lots with little privacy. Most don't allow the people to have campfires to enjoy or cook over. Many don't even supply picnic tables anymore. Others don't want you to use those outdoor carpets/mats as they damage the grass. There are drawbacks that have nothing to do with being a loner. And we got to know a LOT of people in the place we spent last 2 winters who had no interest in Bingo, crafts, Karaoke, sitting and putting puzzles together and other such activities. I would be close to accurate if I said only about 25 to 30% of the people there participated in those things. The only huge turnout was the covered dish dinners. They were extremely popular. One singalong we went to no more than about 10 people show up.
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WandaLust2
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05/16/13 02:02pm |
Snowbirds
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RE: When the Snowbirds are Gone
.......... The plentiful live oak trees gave the impression of "old Florida", but the location on a 4 lane U.S. Highway contributed a lot of noise 24/7. Plus, I was a sardine in a can. There's not many commercial parks that have MY definition of the "it" factor. Spending the winter at a 6 screen drive-in, sans the big screens, is not my cup of tea. To each, their own.:D
This is how I feel also. This past winter we were stuck in a lot with an RV so close on each side I could hear everything our neighbors said. We weren't thrilled with the situation but they did allow screen rooms and those First-Up gazebos. I felt we had no privacy at all. No space. I any case I wish my husband would consider spending a month in each place instead of all 3 months in the same Resort or CG. We did find a better place in the Ocala National Forest with much larger lots with RVs spaced further apart. We will at least have some privacy, some space to breathe this coming winter. Look past the cat and out the window behind her. You can see how close the RV next to us was. The green thing is their handrail. The RV in front was just as close. :(
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k28/Lottaminya/Cats-Fl-2013014_zps78d00149.jpg
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WandaLust2
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05/16/13 01:28pm |
Snowbirds
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RE: Canadians buying RV lots in Florida
We would like to purchase a RV lot in Florida,any suggestions on how or about financing?
Thanks in advance!
I don't know if this is true or not but was told it's cheaper to buy a lot somewhere that allows RVs and Mobile Homes (much of FL) and set yourself up. You may not need financing that way. By that I mean you buy a nice lot and have water and electricity and sewer installed yourself. In fact I did that where I live now. Or buy a lot with an old MH on it, get rid of the MH, and set up your RV for the winter. From what I have seen in FL that would be the cheapest way to go. Buying an RV lot in an RV Resort can be very costly and you'll have neighbors right on top of you. And you will have all kinds of rules and regulations about everything from disallowing screen rooms to how many pets you can have to being banned from drying anything outside your RV. It would be every bit as bad as living where there's a HOA.
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WandaLust2
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05/16/13 01:16pm |
Snowbirds
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RE: When buying a used TT a picture is NOT worth 1000 words...
It's useless apparently.
Traveled today to look at an older TT that looked pretty good in the ad, but unfortunately, upon a close look was a train wreck.
Jon
Yep, been there, done that. They use pics to make the RV look like it's clean and in great condition. When you get there and actually see the RV, it's a whole other story. Then there are those that stink from tobacco smoke, dirty laundry, tomcats, unwashed dogs and fried fish that would gag a maggot. Sadly some of them are good buys if you can stand the stink. We couldn't.
And watch out for those "hidden lemons" that look great until you get them home or go camping for the first time. Then you find leaking pipes, cracked waste tanks, worn out water-pumps, 10 yr old tires treated to look new, fridges that can barely work - and who knows what else.
Buying used is buying a pig-in-a-poke. Don't ask how I know this....
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WandaLust2
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05/16/13 12:55pm |
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RE: 84 Shasta Motorhome Rebuild/ Repair
It's a lot of work but you'll have a nice old CC when your done. :)
We're still working on our old 1993 Dutchman. Some day before we're too decrepit we'll actually take a trip with it.
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WandaLust2
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05/14/13 01:29pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Ta daaaaaaaaaa . . . . . .
Oh that puppy is adorable! :)
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WandaLust2
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05/14/13 01:22pm |
RV Pet Stop
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RE: What Did You Do For Your Travel Trailer Recently?
Lippert replaced the lightweight axles Heartland installs on these NorthTrail units. The axles bent destroying all 4 tires. To save money HL used axles that were too lightwight for a 28' TT. We replaced all four ruined tires. HL refused any responsibility. THANK YOU LIPPERT!
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WandaLust2
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05/14/13 01:20pm |
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RE: Dumb Question re: outlets
Thanks for the quick response :)
So if we stop at a rest area or Wally World for the night I guess I'm out of luck to make coffee in the morning lol
Not really. Carry a regular coffee perk-pot with you and use the kitchen stove. Perked coffee tastes better anyway but takes longer to make. I couldn't live without my coffee. We spend nights at Walmart also. We carry the perk pot and a propane lantern so as not to draw down the battery with the electric lights. When off to FL or NY we spend 2 to 3 nights on the road. We have no generator but plenty of coffee and light as needed. :)
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WandaLust2
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05/14/13 12:24pm |
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RE: Organizing outdoor storage
We store stuff in those plastic totes w/lids. They're easy to pull out so there is no black hole in the middle of the see-through outside cubbies. Everything is in reach. Since we tow with a large van, we store stuff in the van. Since we only bring what we need and don't allow things to accumulate, we have plenty of storage space.
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WandaLust2
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05/14/13 12:18pm |
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RE: DW won't drive
When DH retired and decided to get an RV, I told him from get go that that was fine but I would not be driving it. It has been over ten years, and I have never attempted to even move our various RV's that we have had, a C Class, Truck camper, TT and fifth wheel. WE have travelled probably 50,000 miles and there has never been a discussion about me driving and that is going to stay that way!
If something did happen, would hire someone to get us home.
I'm with you Elizabeth. I wouldn't attempt to haul our 28' TT. I feel I would be a danger to myself and everyone else on the road. I may try to drive the Class-C once out on the great planes or desert, but that's about it. We too would have to hire someone to get us home as I haven't a clue how to handle steep grades. I never could understand at what point/speed/RPMs to downshift...
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WandaLust2
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05/11/13 11:44pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Has this happened to you?
My wife & I are fulltimers and have noticed something durin the past couple of years. Several trips ago, a truck diver emptied his pee bucket against the side of our rig while we were in a Welcome Center.....
We never had problems at truck stops or with truckers at rest areas or on the roads.
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WandaLust2
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05/11/13 11:29pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Good Wax ????
Nu Finish in the orange plastic bottle. Nothing easier or lasts longer.
As always.... Opinions and YMMV. :C
Does it require buffing after applying? I'm looking for something that doesn't require buffing since we both have arthritis.
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WandaLust2
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05/10/13 11:04am |
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