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RE: New Starcraft 13RT owners
Your going to enjoy your setup. But do think about a WDH for you rig.
I did for my setup and never looked back.
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GrimmReaperSound
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09/24/08 01:47am |
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RE: Where's the best source for RV rules for a trip into Canada?
GrimmReaperSound
We have some conflicting information here.
I agree, something does not sound right. I'll still follow the government rules and use plain common sense. I turn off my propane when traveling. And since most if not all other states and provinces do not allow traveling with the propane on... It's a no-brainer decision.
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GrimmReaperSound
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09/10/08 04:14am |
RVing in Canada and Alaska
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RE: Where's the best source for RV rules for a trip into Canada?
The province of Quebec has a different regulations concerning RV with propane.
Any/all tunnels in Quebec can be used by RV'ers with a maximum of two tanks of 46 liters capacity (40pounds)of propane each left opened while crossing tunnels.
If the total capacity of any of the on board tank exceeds 46 liters(40pounds)or with more than 2 46liters (40 pounds) tanks, the vehicle CAN NOT use tunnels (with open of shut valves)
I didn't say you could not travel with tanks, I said you must have propane OFF (closed). Here is the actual rules from the Transport Quebec web site, note the part about open flames:
It is prohibited to travel in the Louis-Hippolyte-La Fontaine tunnel, the Ville-Marie and Viger tunnels, the Joseph-Samson tunnel in Québec City and the part of the approach to the Melocheville tunnel that is parallel to the lane reserved for vehicles transporting dangerous substances:
-with a road vehicle on which placards must be displayed in accordance with Part 4 of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations unless it is carrying only Class 9 dangerous substances;
-with a road vehicle transporting a total or more than 30 litres of a Class 3 flammable liquid;
-with a road vehicle transporting or using Class 2.1 flammable gas cylinders or Class 2.3 (2.1), 2.2 (5.1) or 2.3 (5.1) oxidizing gas, unless these substances are contained in at most two cylinders with a water capacity of 45 litres or less each; or
-with a road vehicle equipped with working equipment that produces a naked flame.
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GrimmReaperSound
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09/09/08 05:32pm |
RVing in Canada and Alaska
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RE: Where's the best source for RV rules for a trip into Canada?
Just about everyone is saying there is no restrictions on propane.
This is false, you must turn propane off whenever you:
1. travel in a ferry
2. use a tunnel or any other "enclosed" space
3. come to any fueling point.
This applies to all provinces, since these are transport canada regulations.
You might want to check this site out for towing regulations:
http://www.rvhotlinecanada.com/regulations.asp
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GrimmReaperSound
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09/07/08 05:11pm |
RVing in Canada and Alaska
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RE: Really good buys on Tow Vehicles
well my full-size Chevy pickup,4x4,off-road package,extended cab,tipping the scale at 5500 pounds,with a 5.3 V8 engine , 373 rear end is rated at 15 mpg city,19 Highway. built by Americans,that live in America,that pay into Social Security, I believe in America,my choice was to help support the American economy,also support my fellow Americans. to prove I believe that America,I purchased an American vehicle,with profits going to American corporation.
I'm sure all those workers in the Honda, Toyota and Nissan plants located in the USA and also paying into SS are backing you 100%!
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GrimmReaperSound
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08/04/08 05:09pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Weight Distribution sizing question
Check the Nissan towing guide, a Pathfinder is rated for 6000lbs with 600lbs TW. The class 3 factory installed hitch by Nissan has two ratings, one for weight carrying, one for weight distribution. Both are printed/stamped on the hitch (typically 500WC, 600WD).
All pups with a deck in front are built to take the forces of a WD hitch (6in boxed framing). Unfortunatly all toy hauler pups have very high TW when fully loaded.
If you don't have the factory installed hitch yet, I would look a getting a class 4 weight distribution hitch installed (10k lbs, 1000lbs TW) instead just to handle the high TW.
I'm set up with a class 3 hitch with an Equal-i-zer 600lbs on my Xterra.
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GrimmReaperSound
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07/24/08 04:21pm |
Towing
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RE: Difference Between Tent and Pop-Up?
After over 20 years of tent camping, we had a very good setup when camping. We got a popup only for the following reasons:
1. speed of escape: everything is ready to go, just pack a cooler, throw a duffle bag of clothes in the truck and GO.
2. furnace: allows us to extend the camping season (april/may to october/november here in Canada)
3. fresh water tank, fridge and toilet: ability to go for extended stays in the middle of nowhere
PS I think my dog prefered the tent.
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GrimmReaperSound
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07/01/08 06:44pm |
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RE: It's depressing around here!
I agree 100% with OP. Let the gas prices go up to 10$/gal, I'll still be going out. Because sitting by a campfire, next to a lake, hearing nothing but birds/animals and seeing a skyfull of stars is worth every penny spent getting there.
Begin soapbox
If the eco-friendly crowd actually practiced what they preached and got into the wild, they might actually learn about real ecology instead of just mouthing off against suv's and high gas prices.
End of soapbox
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GrimmReaperSound
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06/20/08 09:13pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Camping in Thunder and Lightning
Tires would be good isolators, but the following items will ground out any TT, 5ers, pups and RV's:
1. Stabilisers/jacks, you know those nice metal legs that dig into the ground.
2. Tongue jacks, same as stabilisers (except maybe those with the plastic wheels)
3. Shore power cords
4. Water connections, yes water is a conductor
5. Awnings legs
6. Any metal object leaning on RV/TT/5ers/pup (bicycle for example)
By the way, the faraday cage idea won't help a bit if you are grounded. And the energy in a lightning bolt will probably blow away an entire wall of an RV/TT/5er. Not to mention what it might do to the propane tanks!
The only reason a car is OK, is because nothing other than the tires contact the ground (unless you have those static discharge strappy thingies underneath).
I would not worry about being in a pup since lightning looks for the straightest path to ground. A pup with a non-metalic roof and the canvas is NOT the easiest path to ground. The only thing to worry about in a pup is falling trees/limbs when a bolt hits a nearby tree. And what are the odds of that?
For the truly paranoid, you can buy portable lightning towers that will protect you, but I can just imagine the pain of carrying it and putting one up.
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GrimmReaperSound
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06/15/08 07:32pm |
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RE: Communicating in Atlantic provinces
There are a lot of private CG in the Atlantic provinces that have free Internet access. Most provincial CG do not have internet access.
Most libraries have free Internet. There are a lot of hot spots with wi-fi access. Internet cafes are available in most towns. Keep in mind that Canada is one of the more "Internet connected" countries and this includes the "wilds" of the Atlantic provinces.
As for cell phones check with Verizon for an extension to your existing plan to allow international calls. That's what we canadians do when heading to the states. You can usually do this for minimal monthly cost but be prepared for a heafty per-minute charge. If Verizon does not offer service in Canada, get an ATT phone. They have a deal with Bell which covers all of Canada thru their affiliates.
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GrimmReaperSound
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06/02/08 06:30pm |
RVing in Canada and Alaska
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RE: Will my Tacoma pull an E-1?
I also looked at the E1/E2 and the Baja, I ended up with the 11RT from Starcraft. Basically the same specs as the E2 with a lot less TW.
It's hitched to my 2005 Xterra with and Equal-i-zer WDH.
This setup tows great, no sway even at 70M/H (120KM/H).
Your Tacoma should do great.
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GrimmReaperSound
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05/31/08 04:37am |
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RE: Battery issue
Negative from battery 1 to positive on battery 2 puts them in series.
You add the voltages 6+6=12V when in series.
If you had been in parallel both negatives would be tied together and both positives would be tied together, you would then have 6 volts with a whack of available amp/hours.
As for charging, it's easy to get the 12 volts, it's hard to keep it there. Charging is dependant on the amps being put into the battery. I need at least 4 hours on a 30 amp charger to fill a deep cycle 24, let alone a 27. A small solar setup can maintain a charge, not fill up an empty battery.
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GrimmReaperSound
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05/30/08 07:22pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Canadian Campground Pics
Riverside Cedar Camping, Morrisburg Ontario
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2062/2505792727_4d7be5a752_b.jpg width=640
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GrimmReaperSound
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05/23/08 06:46pm |
RVing in Canada and Alaska
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RE: Photo Thread - Post Your PUP Pics Here
First time out with the new PUP (2008 Starcraft 11RT, still has that new PUP smell).
Great site, great cg (Riverside Cedar, Morrisburg Ontario).
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2060/2506623112_a0a173d960_b.jpg width=640
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GrimmReaperSound
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05/21/08 04:10pm |
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RE: Photo Thread - Post Your PUP Pics Here
Just got my new Starcraft 11RT, Woo Hoo!
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GrimmReaperSound
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05/11/08 05:56pm |
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