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RE: Okay, how do I fill the hot water tank?
If you filled your fresh water tank ten turn on your pump and a hw faucet. when the hw tank is filling you will hear air coming out of the faucet. When that air turns to water you know the hw tank is full and you can safely turn on the heater - either propane or electric (if you are hooked up to external electricity.
If you don't het anything out of that open hw faucet then the bypass system is closed and the hw tank will never fill!
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cruiserjs
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12/02/08 12:37pm |
Beginning RVing
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RE: Calgary, Alberta
Environment& climate in Calgary are very similar to tose at Salt lake City or Denver. Calgary is on the plains (Denver) but very close to the foothills and Rocky Mountains (SLC). No not forested but it is a very pretty modern city of about 1 million people. As far as things to see and do - virtually all tastes can be met there. What are your interests?
One drawback - the choice of RV parks in the immediate vicinity of the City is pretty limited but out a few miles there are many great choices. And of course the big draw is the access to the mountain country - Kananaskis provincial parks, Banff National Park for example.
Want more specific info? Ask more specific questions, either here or PM me.
John
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cruiserjs
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12/01/08 09:28am |
RVing in Canada and Alaska
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RE: North Dakota - what to see/do??
And do NOT miss the International Peace Gardens on the US/Canada border. Well woth a detour to experience this wonderful example of international cooperation. Actually it is a product of coop. between the Stae Of ND and the Province on Manitoba.
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cruiserjs
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11/30/08 11:38am |
Campgrounds, Resorts and Attractions
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RE: I10 through Tucson
Have to agree with Lauren. Travelling through Tucson IS a breeze. We came through (from Benson to Mesa) about a month ago and it was straight forward - as long as we were not interested in getting off the interatate.
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cruiserjs
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11/30/08 11:34am |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Great Place to Get Repairs & Maintenance
We second Fox RV, When we picked up or new fiver it was t-boned by a pickup on day 2!! The insurance adjuster recommeded FOX (we were still in that general neighborhood! 3 day lter we w ere back on the road with no damage visible!! Too long to give details but they didi everything needed plus some other damage that was uncovered later and ON TIME
Great outfit!
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cruiserjs
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11/27/08 02:45pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Canadian province map
Ours came from Camping World. It is in the same scale as the US map so the two can be joined along the border.
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cruiserjs
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11/27/08 02:39pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Canadian border crossing w/toad
I doubt they would even know what to look for. The only time it would show up is if you get in an accident. Then it's between you and the other guys lawyer.
Sure -only if you have an accident, Or - IN BC - stopped for a traffic violation! Same as for the Canadian requirement that you carry proof of insurance coverage while in Canada - your Insurance agent can supply the so-called Canada Card. No one will ask at the border if you have one but in case of a traffic stop or accident you better have it or trouble starts long before your lawyer gets involved!
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cruiserjs
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11/26/08 03:57pm |
RVing in Canada and Alaska
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RE: Satellite won't work on Class A
Getting on top is not necessary and is very unsafe. That is the kind of help you do not need.
So, TARGA, what HELP can you offer?? This kind of posting just drives me up the nearest wall!
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cruiserjs
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11/24/08 12:30pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: Say goodby to Saturn,GMC, Pontiac,and Saab
Rumor mill???
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cruiserjs
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11/18/08 08:04am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Pike's peak
Semperficop - NGRRFAN asked you a question. So glad you answered it. IF you have not experienced it don't shout out. That road is a private road and has its own rules.
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cruiserjs
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11/18/08 07:55am |
Roads and Routes
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RE: southeast New Mexico- interesting places
If you are coming across NM into AZ be sure to stop at the Willcox Visitor Center/ Stout's Cider Mill (same parking lot) and sample their apple pie!! I kid you not - they put 8 pounds of sliced apples in every full sized pie!! Delicious!
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cruiserjs
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11/17/08 08:49am |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Rt. 70 in AK.
Misleading topic since AK = Alaska!! Try AR
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cruiserjs
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11/15/08 05:24pm |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Wind generators
New technology? maybe but we were in the Cg at Organ Pipe cactus national Park several (at least 5) years ago and a fellow in the next site had a wind turbine setup. It was on a sectional mast (flagpole-like) that he attached to the back end of his fifth wheel. As I recall the turbine was about 14X6 inches and the 3 blades were about 4 ft.
He claimed that in a light breeze ( about 5MPH that day) that he could run his micro wave and TV. Yes - he demo'd that for me. He had bought it at Quartzite that March.
John
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cruiserjs
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11/14/08 04:28pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Wheel chocks - what kind is best?
I think there are two separate issues here ; A- chocks to stop the whole rig from moving away. I use 2 pieces of 4x4 cut at 45 degrees. Actually I used a 12 inch length and cut it in half at 45 degrees. Then I drilled a hole thrpough each piece and used a piece of nylon rope long enough to put one chock on each side of a tire ( old forest service handy trick). Even if the tire is on a levelling board/ramp the chock will stop forward or back movement.
B- stabilization for which there are several different styles/brands as discussed above. These help with dampening trailer rocking from movement of folks inside. Persosnally is use the BAL cam type.
For both issues I chock and stabilize both sides of our rig. Chock wheels before lowering front jacks and unhitching. Stabilize after levelling and dropping rear jacks.
John
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cruiserjs
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11/14/08 11:35am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Carrier on Backend for generator
"My first question is about running the Gen's in the pickup bed which is right below the 5'er bedroom. I'm concerned about carbon monoxide from the gen's getting into the bedroom. I do have a CO2 detector, but I'm still concerned"
Well the general consensus on generator use is - DO NOT run them all night!!
Why would you run it while sleeping?
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cruiserjs
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11/12/08 10:06am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Colorado RV Outlet In Golden CO - Closed?
I believe that that 'store' was a subsidiary of KCRV.
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cruiserjs
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11/12/08 10:00am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Sunrise Resorts
Yes - they will pitch their membership system to you in that 1 hr. presentation/BS session. Two choices for you - 1. take your check book/credit card and buy in OR 2. take a stop watch and when the hour/90 minute time is up pick up and say thank you and good by!
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cruiserjs
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11/11/08 06:58pm |
Campgrounds, Resorts and Attractions
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RE: Coastal Washington State
Tour the Olympic Peninsula/Olympic National Park, from east to west! Fantastic geography. And do not miss the side trip into the Hoh rain forest!
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cruiserjs
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11/11/08 06:54pm |
Campgrounds, Resorts and Attractions
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Life on Wheels program discontinued
Just learned via the websitehttp://www.lifeonwheels.com/ that this great eductaional program will no longer be presented.
Read the statement on the web site.
John
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cruiserjs
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11/11/08 09:31am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Steep grades in Canada??
"The lower 48 have roads that go up most of the mountains and over them" Really? Ever been in Colorado or even western Canada??
Going over mountains maybe Ok in the east!
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cruiserjs
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11/08/08 10:57am |
RVing in Canada and Alaska
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