Our fifth wheel has slideouts on both sides and since we often overnight in pulloffs and have to have the slides out to do it, I have put some DOT red and white reflective tape on the lower edge of the slideout exterior on the front and rear so that any vehicle coming into the pulloff can see that our slides are out and avoid hitting us. In addtion, I also put out a red warning triangle on the groud in front and behind the road side slideout as an extra precaution. The reflective tape sticks very well and I have seen no evidence of the rubber peeling it away.
"There's no such thing as too much tow vehicle!"
Wes, Linda, & kids
"Tow Twuck" - 2008 Ford F350 DRW CC LB 6.4 Powerstroke
"Cougar" - 2006 Keystone Cougar 289EFS Fifth Wheel Our Website
I found the best thing for hanging lights on awning is the plastic holders used to clip on name tags. They have a clip on one end (use this to clip on awning) and a plastic strap on other end with a snap (use this to go around light strand and keep them there all the time) Works great for us and you can get those in packages in office supply at Walmart. I also have used them to hang many other things.
Alicia and Roger
Stanwood,IA
94' Safari Motor Home
Speaking of bug repellent,, I am deathly allergic to Wasp stings. I keep a pressure sprayer by my outside chair.. in my quart size one,, I put in about 3 tablespoons of plain ole dish washing liquid and fill with water.. pump it up and I simply squirt any wasp that come around.. Doesn't kill them but they can't fly, then you can stomp them.. Non toxic and won't hurt if you accidentally squirt your buddy. Don't spray it on any fancy plants,, don't do them any good at all.
Something along this line.. http://www.nextag.com/Solo-One-Hand-Sprayer-83385533/prices-html?nxtg=6ba00a1c0535-AA9D8E624C2D53DD I find good ones at places that cater to horses , and Tractor Supply.
[quote=Benntexas]Speaking of bug repellent,, I am deathly allergic to Wasp stings.
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I hope, Benntexas, that in addition to your pressure sprayer, you also keep your epi-pen at arms' reach as well if you are so allergic to wasp stings. My son is allergic to bee stings and I've taken the "hit" for him many times. We'll be driving along minding our own business when he'll holler BEE! and I will pull over, get him and the rest of the family out of the car, and tend to the bee myself. Usually we both come out winners, but on occasion I get stung and it gets dead.
So long as my son doesn't get stung I can live with that.
JimBollman wrote: All the talk about bumming food and feeding bums, reminded me of a good feel experience when we were camping in Alaska in 1993. We flew in and rented a Class C to see the state in a 2 week whirlwind vacation. We were setup for our last night before turning in the camper and flying home. We were talking to a young family with several kids (was a long time ago the facts are fuzzy) that were setup next to us with an old camper pulled by an old car. They were doing a family vacation while looking for work and had very limited funds. We mentioned we didn't really want to throw out all the food and supplies we had left but they were all open, would they be interested. Next morning they took everything we had left before we broke camp and they were very appreciative. Made a great finish to a great vacation.
Jim...
Wife and I had a simlar experience down in San Antonio with our cabover camper.. the young couple next to us were in a small car with stuff piled everywhere.. We got to talking to them and long story, short version, She was PHD of anthropology and he was student in Anciet Historys..
They had just finished a long long study tour with Margaret Mead Yes, that Mead. We had such a good time with them, invited them to stay in our cab over that night which they did.. they were on the way home to Bogota Columbia and planned on selling the car at the Panama canal and going on home by bus.. Kept in touch with them for years and finally lost track of them. Have never forgotten that trip
Years and years ago we read a hint about an emergency heat source. It may have even been in one of the old "Highways" magazines.
Take a small coffee can (was probably 13 ounces back then but 11 ounces now) and put a roll of toilet paper inside. Pour a regular size bottle (?pint?) of rubbing alcohol into the can, right over the toilet paper. Light. Cover to extinguish.
Although we have never needed an emergency heat source, this hint stayed in my mind because it went on to say that you could burn it safely inside a home or RV---there would be no toxic fumes.
We tried it once just to see if it would work and it did.
Just thought I would share that to see if it would help you with your fuel thoughts for your fire pit.
I wondered if anyone was going to post that. I used to take them to my deer stands and use them for heat.. I always had a flat rock to put over them to put them out.. Great idea and orderless.
ak_traveler wrote: I hope, Benntexas, that in addition to your pressure sprayer, you also keep your epi-pen at arms' reach as well if you are so allergic to wasp stings. My son is allergic to bee stings and I've taken the "hit" for him many times.
I will second Traveler's statement about having an Epi-Pen on your person or in arms reach if you have such an allergy. I do also and carry an Epi-Pen. I have carried it for about 25 years and never needed to use it. 15 months ago I was out in the country for work and was stung. It saved my life. If I didn't have it with me (in my pocket where it is from the moment I put my clothes on till I take them off) I would not be here to tell about it. There was no time or means to go get it.
To Benntexas and anyone else that runs the risk of anafalaxis from either an insect or food allergy (I also react the same way to shell fish), the Epi-Pen or other device as prescribed by your doctor MUST be with (not back at camp) the potential patient at ALL times. 25 years of carrying it to save my life one time!
It was priceless!!!!
BigRabbitMan & DiamondGal
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76 FMC #1046, Gas Pusher W/Chrysler 440-I
Edelbrock MPI fuel injection, Allison 545
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I love my little yellow 'cone' that supports my tongue jack. Much better than my previous assortments of blocks, cinders, etc. About $8 at CW. Only good on level ground though...
2001 Innsbruck 30DBR 2004 Chevy Suburban K1500 5.3L
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