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RE: Tip For The Newbies
A bag of adapters and a long heavy gauge outdoor extension cord are always aboard. That way I can reach from the street to a house outlet.
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Dakzuki
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12/06/09 04:18pm |
Beginning RVing
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RE: RV shows and cameras
Absolutely take a camera and a note pad.
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Dakzuki
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12/06/09 04:10pm |
Beginning RVing
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RE: Vents open or closed for storage?
Here in the Pacific Northwet it is damp all winter....except when frozen. I button the RV up tight and have heat (oil bath heater) and air dryer salts (Dry Z Air or similar) inside so it gets a chance to dry out. When I use the RV in the winter invariably it gets wet inside so the drying begins once again back in port. If I left the vents open it would never dry out completely....been there done that
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Dakzuki
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12/05/09 06:28pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Inside Privacy Curtain or Outside Windshield Cover for MH
For cold weather we (OK, my design her sewing) made a snap up curtain from warm windowos fabric and fleece that snaps up between the "house" and the cab. It has a zipper in the middle so we can get to the cab if need be and rolls up for travel. When snapped up it seals the cab off. It looks good and works really well (being an engineering type I had to get data). I have the same stuff for the house windows in cold weater.
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Dakzuki
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12/04/09 09:40pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Cold Air Intake
When I put one on my F250 my fuel economy went down. The problem was I kept stomping on the throttle to listen to the really cool intake noise at WOT. :B
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Dakzuki
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11/28/09 04:13pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Staying warm off-grid enroute to snowbird place
You can get a Buddy heater catalytic for while you are awake and rely on the furnce while sleeping. Your battery should then get you through the sleeping hours easily.
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Dakzuki
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11/28/09 02:31pm |
Beginning RVing
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RE: Gift idea's
Travel size BBQ
Folding lounge chair for outside
Quality surge protector (assuming you KNOW if 30 or 50 amps!)
Trailer Life or Woodalls campground directory (contains campground location and amenities information)
Book on National Parks
Compact tool kit
Small air compressor
Good tire presure gauge
Pressure Pro Tire monitoring System with enough sensors for Tow vehicle and trailer/MH and toad
Camping World Gift Certificate
Hope this helps. Some items are inexpensive and some fairly pricey. Merry Christmas and enjoy retirmenet when the time comes. It is SUPER!
Coleman propane stove for cooking outside to go with the grill in the above list. We seldom cook indoors.
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Dakzuki
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11/28/09 02:23pm |
Beginning RVing
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RE: 1991 LAZY DAZE/350 TBI
TBI is not the most efficient package but beats a carb hands down. 350 4 bolt is a near bomb proof motor. 11 @ 55 should be doable. My folks old carbed 350 turbo 400 Chinook (1972) would do 10. I would take a TBI over a smog quadrajet in a minute....it's a pretty simple setup too. The only downside is built in diagnostics will be lame if available at all on that year. Carb is obviously worse. The only thing I can think of is Chevy had an issue with timing gears coming apart with age (not miles) many years back. Don't know if it still applies. The problem was nylon gear teeth deteriorating with age immersed in oil. The fix is an all metal gear/chain set. Not a big deal. They may have fixed it later on.
My brother had a 350 (carb) powered mid 80s 24 footer (well used) for several years. Engine was a wonderful critter...even with a carb.
I don't think you'll hear a bad thing about LD nmotorhomes on this board.
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Dakzuki
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11/28/09 02:51am |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: kerosine heaters
when we were kids, my Dad had a 1978 VW Van...an air-cooled engine does not have a HEATER! It had filtered air from the warm engine compartment, but that was NO heater...not in the east coast of Canada on long road/ski trips.
So, although I am sure he knew better, my Dad put a portable kerosene heater in the van with us during these long trips...
after those days(now I am old enough to know we were lucky to survive), I would NEVER use a kerosene heater in a vehicle, even when parked. a RV can be a coffin if you allow it to be.
Kerosene heaters;
stink
are unsafe
my friends might even tell you it causes drain bammage(brain damage) lol
are a flame connected to a flammable fuel source
bulky
require refilling from a liquid form(not a gas)
and...you will have to bring kerosene with you and refill it, which is NOT fun.
a LP portable heater as a back-up if your furnace fails, is ok because you can buy sealed cans of propane. I am trying to sort of a non-op furnace in my 84 Class C right now, so I'll be buying a portable LP heater to take the chill off, but NEVER kerosene.
Hate to tell ya Blackice but that VW heater air was not filtered. It is blown over the exhaust by the engine cooling fan. When you looked at the fan on the back of the motor, that was the filter.
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Dakzuki
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11/28/09 02:44am |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: more newbe help-flats
I'm with Blackice. I carry all the gear (including torque wrench) to change a wheel in spite of having roadside assistance. It is in fact my first option with roadside assistance being the backup. If I determine it to be too dangerous or I am disabled for whatever reason the roadside plan gets the call.
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Dakzuki
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11/28/09 02:37am |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Theft at campgrounds
We lock the generator (if being used) and bikes (they are expensive). Cooler goes indoors if we leave depending on where we are.
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Dakzuki
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11/25/09 10:45pm |
Beginning RVing
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RE: Leaking Cargo Bay
We had a leak in our compartments and it turns out it was coming from underneath, the spray from the tires in the rain was getting in so I sealed gaps in the wheel wells and that stopped it.
I forgot about that one. I have that on one bin which is low and forward. It is the one I keep dookie stuff/ramps/mats in and is all fiberglass so I drilled drain holes in it. I hope it works. My previous method has been to bail it out after a rain trip.
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Dakzuki
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11/25/09 10:28pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: 4 RV virgins from the UK - please help us hire an RV :)
US roads are straight, wider and less populated than the UK.
Hmmm. I'll dispute that as will my husband who has traveled a lot in the UK. There are areas where this holds true but areas where it does not. Just don't want the OP to think driving in the US is a piece of cake. MPG may be closer to 6 in a larger unit and some private campgrounds can easily run up to $75/night. Just pick and choose wisely.
I've driven in the UK from Wales to Yorkshire and nothing compares to the US once one gets out of the cities and onto the interstate. A UK driver will feel as if they can get out and change a wheel as cushy as our interstates are.
Andygo,
Once your trip is complete, please post here again to let us know how it went. I would love to hear your experience as I'm sure others would.
I don't know if you have a person over here you are meeting up with but you can have them get stuff you need ahead of time or buy stuff on line and have it shipped to them. You will spend less time provisioning on your valuable holiday time once you arrive. Last time I was there on holiday I ended up giving away stuff I bought there, needed there and was not worth taking home.
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Dakzuki
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11/25/09 05:48pm |
Beginning RVing
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RE: Easy ways to improve insulation during winter camping?
If we're plugged in we use a ceramic heater. We don't even put it on the high setting. It can be pointed towards open cabinets to help heat the plumbing and we will also leave the bathroom door open to get heat in there. We made window covers (from "warm windows" fabricand fleece) that velcro on which helps a bunch. We swear by the window covers and now my brother has a set too which they also think are great in winter. They don't look too ghetto either.
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Dakzuki
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11/25/09 05:34pm |
Beginning RVing
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RE: Thanksgiving
Back at ya and to all on the forum.
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Dakzuki
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11/25/09 05:26pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Pots 'n Pans ??
Another vote for cast iron. Cast iron skillets (with lids), and griddle. All by Lodge. Cast iron rules. It also keeps stuff warm once hot so we just haul the skillet(s) with lid(s) to the table with the food in them.
I am getting rid of the teflon and going stainless with the saucepans next. Teflon is over-rated (my opinion) and in a confined space likely not so good for you if you get it too hot (Teflon flu).
A big pot is a handy addition for any number of reasons. I should know.....I don't have one.....yet.
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Dakzuki
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11/25/09 04:48am |
Beginning RVing
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RE: did you take anything out? what didn't you need in the RV
The first thing that departed the RV when I got it was the TV. Haven't missed it yet.
We tend to vote things off the RV. If it is not getting used, it goes bye bye. We have to rotate stuff in and out depending on what kind of trip and season it is anyway. I am about to re-evaluate some of the kitchen stuff. This will be a task frought with danger.
Tools and emergency gear never get voted off.
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Dakzuki
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11/25/09 04:30am |
Beginning RVing
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RE: What kind of chairs do you use for outdoor seating?
We use the typical fold up chairs that fit in a nylon bag. Those are always in the RV. We find them plenty comfy. We did get two fold up recliners from CW which we take when we are going to be outdoors a lot in nice weather. They are bulkier but great for a nice nap under a shade tree. There are now also fold up chairs with an integrated sunshade on top which is pretty spiffy. We bought one for my mom and she loves it. That sun shade on top becomes the carrying case for the chair. It is very ingenius. One thing I have added to all my chairs.......bottle openers.
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Dakzuki
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11/25/09 03:52am |
Beginning RVing
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RE: Cab-Over Storage Containment
How about making your own with stuff from a place like this? US Netting
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Dakzuki
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11/25/09 01:17am |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Want to replace Outdoor BBQ with propane instead
I too do a variation on what Dutchmen does. I have an REI camp kitchen which can hold a Weber table top grill, Coleman stove, and a single Coleman burner off to the side. I can use a bulk propane cylinder (I have plumbing to support 3 devices at once) or 1 lb ones. This gives me independance from the RV and the ability to set up wherever I want. I am also no cooking on the eating table which frees up space. We often are cooking/eating well away from the truck.
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Dakzuki
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11/21/09 03:18pm |
Hybrid Travel Trailers
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