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RE: Chinese RV factory visit
Not sure why anyone would want to wish bad for someone else. Instead, why don't Canadian and American manufacturers just improve the quality of their products to compete?
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qtla9111
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07/09/20 11:46am |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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RE: Paid Caravans to Alaska Worth it?
In 2014 we left Mexico for the western U.S. then up to Vancouver Island and across Canada, down through the Great Lakes, back into Canada to Ottawa. We flew from there to Nova Scotia for a week, then traveled back down through the U.S.
Gas prices were high (Langley, BC $5.75 a gallon). We covered 10,000 miles in four months. Who needs a guide? Everything is in English, you have GPS, cellphones, we boondocked, took advantage of Passport America parks when we could, forest service, etc.
Had a blast. Why spend so much money for someone to take you places you may not want to go and then pay for most of your expenses anyway. We spent a total of $5500, most of it on fuel.
Sorry, I'm a free bird.
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qtla9111
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07/07/20 05:17pm |
RVing in Canada and Alaska
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RE: Hauler to get my trailer from Florida to Canada?
I used UShip when we purchased our TT from the manufacturer. I posted what I wanted to move and the bis came in. Worked great. (I used a guy who used biodiesel so his price was almost half of what the others were). He didn't have to knock when he arrived, I could smell the french fries when he pulled into the driveway :)
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qtla9111
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06/24/20 05:42pm |
Snowbirds
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RE: Replacing Thetford Toilet - Water Hose Help
Okay, thank you for your help and advice. I will order the necessary parts. I checked Home Depot here in Mexico and they don't have anything smaller than 1/2 but I will check plumbing supplies.
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qtla9111
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06/23/20 03:27pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Replacing Thetford Toilet - Water Hose Help
From the water source to the toilet. Both require external thread.
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qtla9111
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06/23/20 06:03am |
Tech Issues
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Replacing Thetford Toilet - Water Hose Help
We have a 12 year old TT and it appears we will be keeping it for another 10 years. It's 24ft long and has two slides, hard to find these days I think.
It has the typical plastic Thetford toilet and I got a super deal on a Thetford Porcelain Classica (non-electric).
I need a hose that has exterior threads on both ends. I bought exterior threaded connectors, clamps and a hose but the smallest connector I can find is 1/2 inch. It's still too big.
What is the standard size? Here in Mexico, I can't find a 1/4 but I can order it online.
Or, is there a ready-made hose for this connection?
Thanks in advance for your help.
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qtla9111
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06/22/20 05:42pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: RVing with no mechanical capability
I'm not mechanically inclined but we have rv'ed in Mexico now for 20 years. One trip alone pulling the travel trailer a fuel pump went out on the SUV. Tow truck came, I spent the night at the mechanic's and got it fixed.
Second event fan clutch issues and the SUV died. Granted it's a 2005 but got it going again. ยดยด
We did a 10,000 mile trip through Mexico, the U.S. and Canada, no issues whatsoever.
I can change a tire, a belt and a hose so if it is outside of that it would be up to a mechanic anyway.
The travel trailer is basic with no bells or whistles so it's like basic home repairs which I can do.
Don't let it stop you. My only advice is the least amount of bells and whistle the better off anyone is.
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qtla9111
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06/19/20 03:18pm |
Beginning RVing
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RE: They are comming to take me away
It is actually a sad situation made worse by the Mexican president and his staff who although they themselves recommend the use of masks do not wear any. We are now at 17,141 deaths (or more) and the situation is not improving.
Too many naysayers and uneducated people that are actually destroying and burning down IMSS clinics (Chiapas, Michoacan, Guerrero) and throwing clorox and other chemicals in the faces of doctors and nurses who are attempting to save lives.
I've lost a dentist and a good friend, retired teacher to COVID and also a friend's son was in the hospital for six weeks. Ten of his coworkers succumbed to the virus and died the last month.
It's great if you are an Rver and can stay clear of cities and crowds. Most people are still working for a living and contact via factories and public transport are almost impossible.
Be safe, be smart, and using a mask may seem frivolous to some, to others, it might just save their lives. This is all so new that no one really knows. Better safe than sorry.
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qtla9111
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06/15/20 08:53am |
RVing in Mexico and South America
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RE: Mexico Announces Billions Of Tons Lithium Find
With the Mexican socialist president, it will be nationalized soon. He's going after the electric company now keeping out private companies and taking over our Mexican 401Ks.
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qtla9111
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06/11/20 08:07pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Interesting way to tow a 5er
Not safe at all.
Of course, a nice rver could always stop and say, "hey fella, could I tow that to your destination for you?".
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qtla9111
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06/10/20 05:44pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Most expensive camp chair!
Did I read that right? It weighs 13 pounds. Way too heavy to lug around.
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qtla9111
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05/30/20 05:15pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: 20 year loan for RV?
At 7% for a 20-year loan, a $120,000 motorhome will end up costing $223,000 at the end of the loan.
Check on RvTrader what you want to buy and then check the same unit that is 5, 10, 15 years old. Depressing.
Buy used, buy cheap and enjoy the camping and rving.
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qtla9111
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05/18/20 05:43pm |
Beginning RVing
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RE: Galveston - Bolivar Ferry
As we boarded with our 24ft TT, we dropped the bars on the WDH as we went from the concrete to crossing the ramp.
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qtla9111
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05/12/20 05:45pm |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Generator for travel trailer
Same TT for 12 years, solar works great. We stay away from heat in the summer and head for cooler climbs.
We have a Honda 2000 but even with a soft-start device it will still roar. If you really need it go for a 3000W.
I'd love to eliminate the boat anchor on the roof of my TT and replace it with a mini-split. Compressor outside and less watts. A 3/4 ton would work great for our 24 foot.
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qtla9111
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05/12/20 05:42pm |
Beginning RVing
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RE: National parks balancing demands for cell service, silence
Why would they want to put cell service out in nature when they don't have it down town. Living between Hartford and providence we only have it in one room by the window. Some people don't have any cell service.
The Americas, North, Central and South are all way behind in connectivity. We have a long way to go.
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qtla9111
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05/07/20 05:49pm |
Public Lands, Boondocking and Dry Camping
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RE: Travel restrictions
Try this website to see what each state is doing:
link
Excellent link. Thanks for sharing that.
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qtla9111
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05/07/20 05:44pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Closed bathrooms at national parks
Kind of like latex gloves thrown on the ground in parking lots and filling the waterways.
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qtla9111
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05/04/20 05:16pm |
RV Parks, Campgrounds and Attractions
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RE: Yes!! I found a way to RV during this awful Covid isolation!
You're on the right track. The clock doesn't stop ticking. Believe it or not, here in northern Mexico they have really clamped down. Stopping drivers without masks, sending me home because I went out for a run and now confined to my road, all businesses are being checked to make sure they are essential.
We may just have to take a chance and take the TT out for a spin to our resort about an hour south of us. I can't do much more around the house. Enough painting, remodeling, fixing, and that darn yardwork. The gardener refuses to come.
So thanks for the motivation!
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qtla9111
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04/29/20 05:51pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Solar Firm Claims It Has An Electric 700-mile SUV
I'm not sure this has been posted yet. I couldn't find it in the search.
"The performance model will have a 200-kWh battery pack that could power the vehicle for 700-plus miles on a single charge. That'd be massively impressive, especially considering the vehicle's 7,700-pound weight. Triton says the base model will have a towing capacity of 15,400 pounds, while the performance model would bring that up to 26,000 pounds."
Solar Firm Claims It Has An Electric SUV
Its a SCAM
Prove me wrong and go test drive it.
No dog in the fight, I just posted it out of general interest and to see what the "experts" have to say.
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qtla9111
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04/21/20 05:47am |
Tow Vehicles
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Solar Firm Claims It Has An Electric 700-mile SUV
I'm not sure this has been posted yet. I couldn't find it in the search.
"The performance model will have a 200-kWh battery pack that could power the vehicle for 700-plus miles on a single charge. That'd be massively impressive, especially considering the vehicle's 7,700-pound weight. Triton says the base model will have a towing capacity of 15,400 pounds, while the performance model would bring that up to 26,000 pounds."
Solar Firm Claims It Has An Electric SUV
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qtla9111
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04/20/20 07:17am |
Tow Vehicles
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