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RE: Weather Whimps, Surviving Thunder & Lightning
So, is it a good idea to unplug from power and water if you don't have surge protection? Our local RV dealer doesn't have surge protection in stock I discovered on the way to our campsite last week so when a T storm blew through I unplugged the power but left the water. The water is pumped up so when we lost power shortly into the storm we lost water anyway. Was this the correct procedure? I did that After I rolled the awning and stowed everything I could under the trailer...
Lesson I did learn however... carry some water in the fresh water tank! I wasn't thinking about losing direct water when the power went out. Luckily we had a little left from the drive over but a lot of campers in the park didn't have any water on board which made for toilet flushing difficulties. I also want another of those vent covers as it was extrememly humid in there with 2 four year olds and 4 adults and a rain storm.
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twinsmom04
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07/07/08 01:12pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Wife discovers gas stove
Totally agree on this topic.. I've never cooked on gas other than the little colmen (sp) camp stove.. but camping in our new trailer on its gas stove with oven is like a dream come true!
I store my baking sheets in the oven... and got a cheap one that I have to manually light the pilot...lol
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twinsmom04
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07/06/08 09:43pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Going alone (gulp)
good for you!!!!
I may not get to be fully solo... but more often than not, I am solo from when I leave the house to up to 24 hours at the campsite with 4 year old twin boys. We plan our trips where my DH can drop his Super B trailers and bobtail in his rig over to the campground. If I waited for him to get home, I would never get to go camping.
Things I do which make driving solo and setting up easier? Back up camera for the truck for hitching... turns a 10-15 minute ordeal into a 30 second with one GOAL instead of 1500.... I have bins in the trailer and bed of truck for specific things like a sewer bin, fresh water bin, toy bin (for kids ;)) and a set of walkie talkies. When I get to a site, I walk to the site and figure out the approach, and if there is anyone around who can assist me with backing up for spotting, I ask. I don't have a problem with backups, just like having the extra eyes in case something jumps out.
go slow and easy and I agree with keeping the pups at home for at least the first trip out. Great company, but still distractions. good luck and enjoy!
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twinsmom04
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07/05/08 05:25pm |
Beginning RVing
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RE: grill or no grill
Don't know anything about them... however when we were looking for trailers and had it down to two with pretty much the same.. we chose the one that had the outdoor stove instead of grill... mostly for the reasons you state.. well not mostely, mostly because I prefer cooking with charcoal :)
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twinsmom04
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07/05/08 05:13pm |
Beginning RVing
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RE: Adding a board under tire
maybe I'm wrong, but it doesn't sound like the OP wants to tow his trailer with the Explorer.. just help level it out.
We have used the trolley jack that we keep in the truck on occasion to lift the axle up to slip another board in. Just remember to lift the scissor jacks on the far side :)
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twinsmom04
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07/05/08 04:55pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Hitching tips
I used to do the backup and look method myself... until I installed a backup camera for other purposes (can't see cars behind my truck when I'm parking in a stall and want to get my nose off the road.)
I never even though about hitching up and yesterday was my first time with it... it went so smoothly! I do have to agree that its hard to see the black on black to know when to stop and I haven't managed to get my camera to be without snow fully so when those two things are corrected its going to be totally sweet!
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twinsmom04
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06/26/08 09:28am |
Beginning RVing
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RE: Bunkbed rail
We just use one of the ones from the kids stick house beds... it just slips under the mattress and their weight keeps it in place. Some people screw theirs down to either an extra sheet of plywood or the plywood of the bunk.
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twinsmom04
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06/25/08 07:53pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: If You Were Stranded on an Island...
I sure hope that I'm on the same deserted island with all of you! Have a great pot luck going here!
And I would say either steak or potato salad...
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twinsmom04
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06/24/08 07:09pm |
Camp Cooks and Connoisseurs
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RE: Leveling fridge question..
Something that I don't think anyone has mentioned is this; front to back level is much more critical than side to side. Front to back needs to be 3 degrees or less, side to side can be up to 6 degrees out.
Bob
that's really helpful to know :) I like having specifics :)
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twinsmom04
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06/24/08 08:59am |
Beginning RVing
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RE: Canada Day LW?
heading over to the south west Kootenany's for 3 maybe 4 nights.. and then on the 15th leaving for a 12 night tour of Southern AB and BC with highlights at Calaway Park, Fort Steel and Kokanee Creek PP. Then after only 4 nights home we are off to Vancouver for Symphony of fire :)
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twinsmom04
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06/23/08 10:10pm |
RVing in Canada and Alaska
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RE: Leveling fridge question..
okie dokie... thanks everyone... out of level is more than just a bubble i'm guessing (haven't had it parked in front of the house long enough to check before trying to level it which requires going up about a foot and a bit above the hitch.
I think I'll just go back and forth to the trailer with loads ....
thanks
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twinsmom04
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06/23/08 02:18pm |
Beginning RVing
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Leveling fridge question..
ok, i know the fridge needs to be level to run properly.. and for short periods of time it doesn't need to be 'sleepign comfortably' - such as short stops for lunch.
I'm probably answering my own questions, but would overnight be too long to be fairly out of level? This is nose to bumper out of level... I'm guessing so but then wondered if I am babying the fridge too much.
Also, is 24 hours prior to putting stuff back in the fridge long enough to cool (its currently sitting perfectly level :))
Thanks, about to head out for our first trip in 4 weekends :)
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twinsmom04
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06/23/08 10:41am |
Beginning RVing
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RE: Bunk Bed Guard Rail
we just use the one from their home beds which they dont' use anymore... dont' even screw it down.. I like that I can lower it to help whoever is on the top bunk if need be. Thought about screwing it though just for added safety.
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twinsmom04
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06/22/08 10:56pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Vent Over Bed
What about some shade cloth? Does that allow for air flow?
We had the same problem and I bought a piece of foam board with a dark green side and I stuck it up there with velcro and a couple layers of double sided foam. (foam being on the foam board) This stops the direct sunlight from entering but still allows for pretty decent air flow... I like it because the air doesn't flow directly on me which I dislike.
Eventually we plan to get the maxiair vent and will consider it in black :)too much else to buy though.
How do you like your Tango? That was our first choice but solely due to finances and the deal we got on the one we did get..
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twinsmom04
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06/22/08 09:49pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Woman Run Over and Killed at Forestville SP in Minnesota
How sad :( I always have my kids strapped into their car seats when i'm hitching or unhitching. They just know now that when we get to the campsite they don't leave their carseats until one of us tells them to. I also don't stand between the trailer and tv when un/hitching... just too easy for an accident to happen.
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twinsmom04
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06/18/08 04:44pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Taking prepared food into Canada
we don't take the risk of losing anything.. any time in the past 10 years that we've crossed and had stuff like potatoes, fruit, veggies they have been taken. Now we just recognize that we plan our trip to stock up on the fresh stuff when we cross. no biggie.. have to shop somewhere. I don't know if and when things have changed and that website doesn't really give me specifics that would warrant me wanting to take a chance. The pantry we aren't worried about though :)
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twinsmom04
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06/18/08 04:21pm |
RVing in Canada and Alaska
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RE: Happy hour recipies
my current drink is peach schnapps, malibu, cranberry and 7
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twinsmom04
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06/17/08 09:16am |
Camp Cooks and Connoisseurs
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RE: Awning arms
I usually put at least one down myself...
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twinsmom04
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06/17/08 08:54am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Quiet RV parks in Lower mainland BC???
We are booked to stay at Capilano for the August long weekend.. we picked it because of its location but it looks nice enough for an in city campground..
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twinsmom04
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06/17/08 12:11am |
RVing in Canada and Alaska
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RE: Cranbrook BC Walmart/area for quick overnight?
Thanks guys... we are already staying at one of the Fort Steel campgrounds for 3 nights but are heading up and around and stopping in Kimberly for the day before cruising along. I am trying to be very aware of our route to minimalize fuel consumption. We do spend a lot of time in that area but have never had to stop with the trailer on since we are only 45 minutes on the other side of where we usually stop. I would rather pay for overnighting though somewhere instead of backtracking 45 minutes though.
Dave, as I am a professional drivers wife, I am very aware that there are some truck stops that are not set up for tourists including that Husky which is tiny. We've stopped there in the rig before.
I think I will continue with this plan for stopping at Walmart to get our supplies and continue on in the morning :) Thanks!
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twinsmom04
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06/15/08 12:28pm |
RVing in Canada and Alaska
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