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RE: Stuck in yard, ruts. Install driveway? Ideas please.
I did a half solution.
My parking area is sandy and dry so got rutted easily. A yard or so of gravel and a bag of straight cement (not mix) spread out and mixed into the top few inches. A little water and compaction turned it into "dirtcrete". More curing happened with rain.
3 years later it's stable and doesn't rut. The surface looks like a thin layer of gravel. It won't, last as long as full concrete or gravel, but cost a tiny fraction and some digging.
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RickLight
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03/11/23 11:37am |
Do It Yourself Modifications and Upgrades (DIY)
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RE: Cassiar Highway
Sounds like a job for a 'burner' phone. Far cheaper than renting anything.
https://www.howtogeek.com/712588/what-is-a-burner-phone-and-when-should-you-use-one/
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RickLight
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01/28/23 02:54pm |
RVing in Canada and Alaska
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RE: short high end fifth wheel
We nearly bought an OutdoorRV, a sister company to Northwood. There may not be any formal connection but Lagrange, OR is a very small town.
They are nothing like DRV, but do a better job than most.
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RickLight
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12/24/22 12:23pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Suggestions for using "wasted" solar power?
This is a prime case of 'get the specifics', 'most doesn't matter!
Rates and policies vary widely!
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RickLight
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12/15/22 10:29pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Towing in the snow
Regardless of OP, I say thanks for the pointers.
We're experienced towing and live well north, but rarely tow in significant snow. I hope I remember it all when the time comes.
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RickLight
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12/01/22 10:32pm |
Towing
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RE: RV park "STANDARDS"
"RV Resort" is the most verbally abused word in the RV park industry. There are no standards, regulations, etc. As long as the sign painter can put it on signage, it's good to go!
what about "High Quality" or "Well Made"? :W
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RickLight
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11/30/22 07:08pm |
RV Parks, Campgrounds and Attractions
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RE: RV park "STANDARDS"
It's all about marketing techniques.
Marketing does not equal reality.
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RickLight
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11/29/22 01:02pm |
RV Parks, Campgrounds and Attractions
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RE: Harvest Hosts
Their website has a map showing approximate locations of hosts.
We looked to see if a membership would be good for an Alaska trip. As above, one night stops heading somewhere else seems to be the best case scenario.
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RickLight
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11/29/22 12:50pm |
RV Parks, Campgrounds and Attractions
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RE: Alaskan Camping guide
https://www.amazon.com/Travelers-Guide-Alaskan-Camping-Yukon/dp/0982310188
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RickLight
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11/23/22 12:07pm |
RVing in Canada and Alaska
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RE: absorption refrigerator out of level, boiler temp control
You might double check your manual.
Mine says 3/6 degrees not percent. In another spot it says "comfortable to live in" which can be misinterpreted but I think is easily understood.
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RickLight
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11/11/22 08:25pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Replacing a Furrion AM/FM Radio
@Gdetrailer
I appreciate the suggestions, but not one meets my specs. In fact I've seen and rejected most of them already. And since I'm not an audiophile (but am extremely tech and av experienced) I'll stick with my choices. Everything is a compromise, but we should be able to choose what gets prioritized.
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RickLight
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08/17/22 12:17pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: Replacing a Furrion AM/FM Radio
IRV were/are used in some Forest River brands, they're junk also. Send it back when it arrives and get a refund. They have the sound quality of a 1967 generic pocket transistor radio.
Can you suggest something better? DVD vastly preferred, HDMI not negotiable.
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RickLight
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08/17/22 10:14am |
Technology Corner
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RE: Replacing a Furrion AM/FM Radio
Yes DVDs are fading, but definitely not gone.
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RickLight
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08/16/22 01:27pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: Replacing a Furrion AM/FM Radio
Mine died recently too! The front pulls off easily.
Since I need DVD to a TV, car units don't work. Maybe an assemblage of components could work but the price would be extreme.
Replacement with any quality will be tricky. Jensen is a major competitor, but no better and doesn't do HDMI. I found iRV Technology that is sort of a private label importer but has better features and a lower price than Furrion. A few other brands are out there but none impressed me enough to try one. My iRV31 should arrive today.
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RickLight
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08/16/22 10:54am |
Technology Corner
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RE: New to 5th wheels
I use my sewer Y with FHU but just move the hose at a dump. Black, then bath gray. The kitchen tank goes last and is plenty soapy to not need much rinsing afterwards.
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RickLight
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08/07/22 05:35pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Boondocking Devastation
I've seen a few small areas with similar damage, but those were steep hillsides where tornadoes can't form. The lesson is that Ma Nature does whatever, whenever and don't get in the way!
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RickLight
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08/07/22 05:27pm |
Public Lands, Boondocking and Dry Camping
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RE: can LiFePo4 be totally discharged (from a dealer)
Modern retail LFP have BMS built in.
If I lose 10% life I'm still 30-40% ahead.
This discussion is a tempest in a tea pot!
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RickLight
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07/17/22 04:49pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Converter voltage drop
I went with a Boondocker (75A for 315AH) because it's output is dialed to what you want.
The BMS does most of the management.
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RickLight
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06/23/22 02:26pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Best way to travel the Pacific Coast
In spring head north, in fall head south. PNW rains don't ease up til June and restart in Sept.
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RickLight
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04/04/22 04:44pm |
Travel Trailers
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