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RE: Where to get three nights of peaceful RV time?
Kennedy Meadows before you get to the Sonora Pass is one of my favorite places however no fine dining anywhere close. There are several state campgrounds just before you get into the Meadows that are the most beautiful spots in the Sierras. No reservations, get there early.
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Lightning55
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10/20/22 07:12pm |
RV Parks, Campgrounds and Attractions
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RE: Help with trip planning from San Diego to San Francisco
Aerbus32 - I just tried to send you a PM but it says "recipient member does not allow private messages".
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Lightning55
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10/20/22 11:03am |
RV Parks, Campgrounds and Attractions
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RE: Help with trip planning from San Diego to San Francisco
I would go south on I5 and on the venture back north, probably 101. Hwy 1 with a big FW wouldn't be good and I definitely would avoid Big Sur. I want to make my stop overs at beach locations. There are many RV parks and campgrounds up and down the coast so I'll do so homework before I make plans. Thanks for the comments.
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Lightning55
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10/14/22 08:58am |
RV Parks, Campgrounds and Attractions
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Help with trip planning from San Diego to San Francisco
I live in northern Ca and want to take my 5th wheel on a southern CA coastal RV trip. I'm starting from the SF bay area and I'm willing to make a long, one-day trip to San Diego, staying maybe at Campland on the Bay at San Diego for a couple of nights. I'd like to start north along the coast and maybe stay one or two nights at a couple of locations on the way back north.
Has anyone made this trip and have any recommendations on where to stop over on the way back north along the coast? I know it's crowded down there and will require reservations in advance. I'm thinking my last stop might be Pismo Beach, Avila Beach or Morro Bay. Any tips or suggestions?
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Lightning55
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10/12/22 11:31am |
RV Parks, Campgrounds and Attractions
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RE: Raccoons - 1, Me - 1. (UPDATE!)
I live in northern CA and have had racoon and skunks invade our yard many times. I contacted a pest control company to trap and relocate these critters and was told that they legally could not release wild animals off my property and would have to euthanize them! I then called the county animal control and was told the same thing. I explained I didn't want to kill them, just get them out of my yard and was told that was the law. I couldn't go along with that so bought a trap and relocated several racoons to a creek a few miles out to town. The skunks however was a different matter. I didn't attempt to capture them and eventually they went away on their own after I blocked all the entrances to under my redwood decks and house foundation.
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Lightning55
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07/09/22 10:51am |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Camping Safety
We've been doing this for a long time and I think you just have to use common sense and not expose yourself to potential dangerous situations. I do not stay at rest stops, Walmarts or places that might not be safe. I also always have the ability to protect myself if I need to.
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Lightning55
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06/29/22 08:49am |
RV Lifestyle
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RE: Turbo car engine in mountains
I don't think this is necessary. A large % of cars nowadays are turbo equipped, this is not new technology and is a proven method of increasing power on small displacement motors and has been pretty reliable for the most part. If it was me, I'd run it and not worry about cool down.
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Lightning55
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04/21/22 08:52am |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Gas prices.
Gas is getting pretty pricey in CA. $6.55 for premium.
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Lightning55
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03/17/22 09:09am |
RV Lifestyle
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RE: Sliding shelf for Blackstone griddle or BBQ
Truth is, I'm not sure what the rails and hardware cost. My son-in-law special ordered the rails and brackets through his cabinet company and I'm having a hard time getting a bill from him. I think the locking rails and hardware were not cheap, maybe a couple hundred but I'm not sure.
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Lightning55
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03/04/22 02:35pm |
Do It Yourself Modifications and Upgrades (DIY)
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Sliding shelf for Blackstone griddle or BBQ
I have a 2021 Grand Design Reflection 31MB 5th wheel with an outdoor kitchen compartment that has a small frig and an area to store a stove. I like using the Blackstone so my son-in-law (that is a cabinet maker) made this custom sliding shelf that now makes storage and use a breeze.
Copy and go to the link below for youtube video.
https://youtu.be/dFLJnn2cKAc
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Lightning55
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03/04/22 12:10pm |
Do It Yourself Modifications and Upgrades (DIY)
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Would $7 per gal effect your RV lifestyle?
Recently experts have predicted that gas prices could soon reach $7 per gallon. Depending where you go in northern CA, prices have been north of $5 for at least a couple of months. I just filled my Duramax for $150 and it wasn't even full!
If prices soar to these levels, how will it effect your RV travels? For me, it's hard to find places to get reservations anyway so my travels are less but high fuel costs will definitely effect my travels. I'll try to cut expenses elsewhere so we can still go out as often as possible. We have a trip to Yellowstone planned later this year but I won't give up that trip even if it costs a few hundred more in fuel.
What say you?
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Lightning55
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02/23/22 08:49am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: What is the dumbest things about your fifth wheel?
I would have to agree with others that the location of light switches and electrical outlets in my FW are pretty dumb.
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Lightning55
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02/09/22 08:51am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Missing catalytic converter
The problem is that our law makers have de-criminalized thefts like this and there aren't any consequences and often aren't any prosecutions for these crimes. Also it's fast and easy to cut them off. Plus it's too easy to sell them. Recycling yards pay $150 cash on the spot for a cat converter. Some of the precious metals in a converter is worth more than gold. It should be illegal to sell a cat without documentation such as vehicle VIN and drivers license/ID. Society is just too soft on crime these days.
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Lightning55
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01/25/22 09:11am |
General RVing Issues
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Sliding shelf for Blackstone
https://youtu.be/dFLJnn2cKAc
I have a 2021 Grand Design Reflection 31MB 5th wheel with a kitchen compartment with a small frig and storage area for a stove. We like using the Blackstone so we installed a double sliding shelf for storing and use. This might be the best mod we've made to this trailer so far. Copy and paste the youtube video.
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Lightning55
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12/26/21 08:58am |
Do It Yourself Modifications and Upgrades (DIY)
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RE: Remembering my best physical condition
My best physical shape was in my mid thirties. Things slowly started slipping after that. 74 now and it seems to get worse every year as far as health goes.
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Lightning55
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12/24/21 10:32am |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Straw cowboy style hats
^^Most, would figure a Cowboy in California, is a cut above! Yes, the truck would help, especially with bull horns attached to the grill.
Jerry
Bull horns on my beautiful Duramax Denali? Hmmm, I have my limitations.....
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Lightning55
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12/22/21 11:48am |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Straw cowboy style hats
As a little kid, I loved wearing cowboy hats. I grew up in the northern CA suburbs and whenever I wore a cowboy hat, people would look at me like I was an alien or something. Now as an old guy, I really like the look of jeans, boots, and straw hats, but wonder if it's now more acceptable to wear western wear even though I'm not a cow poke. I haven't been on a horse in decades! It's the 21st century and I see people from all over the world around here dressed in their traditional/cultural clothing.
Think I would still fit in if I looked like I was from Texas? I drive a pick up truck if that helps...
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Lightning55
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12/22/21 10:25am |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Ever Notice?
I noticed his pants with no pockets a long time ago and thought that was a little odd. I also noticed that the bad guy got the drop on him but I figured he was a bad shot and just missed him. In most scenes, I noticed that Dillon never had his holster tied to his leg, the leather straps just dangled at his side.
Just a side note - I read that opening gun fight scene was filmed at the same set that High Noon was filmed.
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Lightning55
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12/17/21 04:09pm |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Straw cowboy style hats
I'm no cow poke but I know steam is the best way to shape and needs to be worn to break in for a comfortable fit. I think a Resistol George Strait hat is the best looking cowboy hat there is!
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Lightning55
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12/16/21 10:40am |
Around the Campfire
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RE: 5th wheel purchase advise - Solitude or Jayco
I've owned a new Jayco and a Grand Design Reflection 5th wheel. My Reflection is much nicer in my opinion and the Solitude is even nicer. Better overall quality and tows better.
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Lightning55
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12/10/21 04:47pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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