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RE: Fresh water tank drain.
The question of what to leave in your tanks depends on how you winterize.
If you airblow the system till all water is out, don't leave anything in the FW tank. Nothing wrong with leaving a cup or two of antifreeze in the black tank, as it is hard to get water out of the bottom of that tank.
If you winterize via leaving pink stuff in the lines, then yes, leave a little pinky in the FW tank as well.
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obgraham
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10/07/21 11:55am |
Beginning RVing
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RE: Using your motorhome to help fund a charity
Next time you have that problem, Ron, call me and I'll be happy to stop by and help reduce the weight of that wine!
And I'm right here in wine country, too.
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obgraham
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10/05/21 10:37am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Long route travel plans
Weather will determine where you go and when.
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obgraham
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10/03/21 05:40pm |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Border Crossing Headed To Alaska
You can enter Canada as "non-essential travelers" at this time. I did it this month. Who knows what it will be like in May '22!
You go online and download the ArriveCan app, fill it in, provide photos of your passports and your covid cards, get a negative test, and you will be approved to enter Canada. Where you go after that they don't ask. When you enter the US at Alaska you do that simply by right of entry.
The catch is that all that, both filling in the App and getting the test, has to be done LESS than 72 hours prior to your intended entry. And you have to do it again when you return. So really there is nothing you can do about it now, you'll have to start your planning maybe in April. Plenty of time for the rules to change!
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obgraham
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09/29/21 06:24pm |
RVing in Canada and Alaska
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RE: interstate 40 from New York to Las Vegas
Make sure all your teeth are secure.
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obgraham
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09/29/21 01:10pm |
Roads and Routes
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RE: I-40 from East to Apache Junction
You already know that 87 between Payson and Mesa is plenty of long but gentle grades. If you are comfy with that I'd just do as rk911 says, and run 87 the whole way from Winslow. That upper section is really not as hilly, though the shoulders are narrower.
I ran that in a DP+toad several times without a problem.
Cut off 87 at Bush Highway north of Mesa, down to 202, to save yourself a few miles. That road has been resurfaced and is fine.
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obgraham
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09/29/21 01:08pm |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Charging a towed vehicle's battery
Not sure "always hot" is the best idea. I think a better idea was have the charge pin controlled by the ignition switch of MH. (If it ain't running, it won't charge anyway)
And the toad end can't be mounted solid, unless you use a removable cord. A switch near toad battery to disconnect would stop a hot wire from causing trouble when not towing.Indeed, I mis-wrote in my post. The "always hot" pin was wired to the ignition-controlled circuitry on the MoHo. I don't really want it charging when the rig is shut down.
The MoHo had the 7-bladed plug, and I used an adaptor to go to the more typical 7-pin plug to connect the toad.
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obgraham
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09/25/21 05:38pm |
Dinghy Towing
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RE: Charging a towed vehicle's battery
In the receptacle on the motorhome there is an "always hot" pin. At least there was on mine. I had them run a separate wire from that pin directly to the toad battery.
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obgraham
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09/24/21 10:41am |
Dinghy Towing
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RE: Ruined manual transmissions
I'd be much more worried about the engine in that case than the transmission -- if you hit highway speeds, the engine was almost certainly over-revving. I'd think that the transmission could handle that better than the engine.
How did you discover it? Noticed too much drag from the toad?Exactly. I was still in town, felt the rig was dragging unusually. Never having gotten above about 30 I think was what saved it all.
It was interesting to me that the little CRV "dragged" a 23,000 pound DP!
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obgraham
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09/13/21 12:46pm |
Dinghy Towing
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RE: Ruined manual transmissions
I pulled my '06 CRV, manual tranny, about three miles while it was in first gear. Obviously, because I screwed up.
I figured I had fried the tranny. But in fact it never turned a hair and ran another 40k flawessly till I sold it.
Seems to me that a manual is more forgiving than an auto.
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obgraham
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09/13/21 11:00am |
Dinghy Towing
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RE: Daytrip to Canada -- quarantine plan ????
I went through that this week. I just entered the address of the hotel I had booked. The App took that. You could do the same.
The reason they do that apparently is that they might randomly pick some travelers and make them do a post-entry test. If it were to be positive they lock you in for 14 days.
In your case, like me, you'd be back in the US if they demanded a test.
The US does not require any testing for returning US citizens.
The Falls was lovely on the Canadian side on Tuesday!
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obgraham
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09/09/21 11:36pm |
RVing in Canada and Alaska
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RE: Crossing the border a number of Different days --ArriveCAN
Here is my update:
First you have to navigate the ArriveCan app. Good luck! It took 4 times, but eventually I got the acceptance. Finding a way to get a covid pcr test and get the results within the 72 hour window before entry is a challenge. A local urgent care boasting rapid results was completely useless for me. I used CVS drugs in Detroit, who accepted medicare. They said results would arrive in "2 to 5 days", which did not fit my needs. However the results actually arrived at about 30 hours. Good.
Arrived at the Ambassador Bridge entry in Windsor. Showed passport, and the guy pulled up all my stuff from the app immediately. "Did you get a test?" "Yes" (he didnt ask to see it.)
Immediately went to the "weapons snd booze" questions, commiserated about the silly ArriveCan app. and wished me well.
Total time at the gate about 2.5 minutes.
The fussy part is before you get there. Get your test early as possible. Once approved, it is not a problem entering Canada.
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obgraham
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09/05/21 05:58pm |
RVing in Canada and Alaska
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RE: How fast do the gray and black tanks fill
Just because the site doesn't have full hookups doesn't mean there is no water or sewer facility.
We very often walked to a nearby spigot for dishwashing water, and we would use the toilets there if they were acceptable.
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obgraham
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08/30/21 03:15pm |
Beginning RVing
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RE: Crossing the border a number of Different days --ArriveCAN
We are going to try to run the border gauntlet this coming Sunday. Ambassador Bridge into Windsor.
I have covid pcr testing appointments in Detroit at the 72 hour point. Looks like it is covered by Medicare. Fortunately we have a plan B, to turn back and spend a few more days in Detroit if they hassle me too much.
I'll report back here next week!
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obgraham
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08/30/21 02:10pm |
RVing in Canada and Alaska
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RE: Long Beach, WA to Spokane
Thanks obgraham
I know I can't avoid the passes, but if I DID mind the passes, which route would you recommend?
I guess I'd go Tacoma--18--I-90, but only because Portland is even more annoying.
I, like others here, still think White Pass is your best choice.
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obgraham
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08/29/21 05:47pm |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Long Beach, WA to Spokane
Boy, you don't have a good choice here:
#1: All that traffic through Olympia/Tacoma and SR18. Once on I-90 not so bad.
#2: All that traffic through I-205 and Portland, then the bad directions through Tricities on 395. (Stay in left lane through Kennewick regardless of your instincts!)
#3: US12, White Pass, is a winding mountain road, 2 lane with turnouts. Not bad after Yakima.
Choose your poison. I would choose #3, especially if you are a Coloradoan and don't mind the passes.
I think you have at least a 9 hour day in store.
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obgraham
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08/29/21 01:24pm |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Astoria,OR to Florence OR
Assuming US 101. The hills there are pretty gentle, as there is not a lot of elevation change. A lot of it is along the seashore.
Usually slow going, though, as some of the parts are pretty curvy, and there is lots of traffic. Mostly folks pulling 40 ft fifth wheels (!).
It's an iconic and scenic road, and very enjoyable.
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obgraham
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08/28/21 02:59pm |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Route 281 Trail of the Ancients in Utah
Indeed, 261, or Moki Dugway is not advised for trailers. However, when I've been on it there always seem to be a couple of semi-trucks negotiating it.
So sure, you can do it. But you may wish you hadn't!
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obgraham
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08/21/21 11:35am |
Roads and Routes
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Anybody crossed over yet?
As an American into Canada, that is.
Curious as to how the process worked out for you, including the online pre-approval.
Where did you get a test done within the 72 hour window?
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obgraham
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08/19/21 09:22pm |
RVing in Canada and Alaska
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RE: Bacon Wrapped Onion Bombs
Lordy me!
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obgraham
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08/16/21 10:05pm |
Camp Cooks and Connoisseurs
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