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RE: First trip report - Part 1, Valley of the Gods, Utah
Great trip report. Keep'em coming.
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RenoAl
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05/17/12 10:19pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Is there a lift system designed to put Kayak on TC roof
We use these.
Advnaced Elements
Fold'em up and no bigger than a suitcase.
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RenoAl
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05/07/12 09:37pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Going from Minden, Nevada to Santa Barbara suggestions?
As my Mom and sister live in Santa Barbara we make the trip several times each year. We usually go down via CA 88 cut across to I5 in Stockton then CA 46 over to Paso Robles and US 101 south to Santa Barbara. Stops at Lockeford Sausage (best sausage on the planet) and some wine tasting in Paso Robles. Going home we often go south on US 101 to Ventura take CA 126 east and I5 south to CA 14 north to US 395 and north back to Reno. Stop in Fillmore on CA 126 for citrus. If snow is gone consider going thru Yosemite on CA 120 then CA 41 to CA 46 to Paso Robles. This one can easily take several days or weeks.
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RenoAl
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05/01/12 10:10pm |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Arctic Fox 1150 or Lance 1191
We have a 2005 Lance 1191. We looked at both 1150 and 1191. The pluses of the 1191: 1) side entry as I often tow a boat. 2) more headroom in toilet. 3) more legroom in dinette. plus my wife said she liked the 1191 better. 6 years and 85,000 miles later we are still very satisfied. We have been gone as long as 9 weeks and camped in snow in the teens and the desert in the 100's. About 50% dry camping or boondocking. Only 2 problems I have had are 1) Heki skylight latches needed to be replaced and 12 volt plug for tv failed.
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RenoAl
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04/27/12 09:37pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Reno to Santa Cruz Ca.
Pescadero is north of Santa Cruz on CA 1. You might want to think about I80 W to I680 S to I580 W to I880 S to CA92 W to CA1 S. It involves crossing the San Mateo bridge ($15.00 toll). As others have said be across the bridge by 2pm on weekdays.
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RenoAl
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04/05/12 10:27pm |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Anyone suffering CRS
Hanging around with other old foogies, I have been infected with 2 other diseases:
CRAFT - can"t remember a F*****n thing
and Hereafter syndrome. As in what am here after.
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RenoAl
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03/19/12 09:45pm |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Nevada 447, Fernley to Alturas, CA
You will enjoy the scenery and the drive.
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RenoAl
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02/25/12 10:01pm |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Does anyone have any snow yet?
Snow - what snow. We have had 2 fires this winter. One just before Thanksgiving and one Jan 26th. In the photo our house is about one inch from the left edge about 2 inches up.
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r210/RenoAl/washoedrivefire.jpg
Washoe Drive Fire
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RenoAl
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02/13/12 10:08pm |
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RE: **TC PHOTOSHOP CONTEST** Lets have some fun!
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r210/RenoAl/camperonriver.jpg?t=1277046272
Floating the Grand Canyon.
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RenoAl
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02/06/12 10:57pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Truck camper miles traveled in how many years?
We bought our truck and camper Oct. 2005. It sits in the driveway with 81,000 miles (maybe 2000 without the camper) ready for 2 weeks in So. CA. It was all fun miles and I wouldn't trade them. Except for the 3 days fishing in Pt. Hardy, BC where I ;) only got 1 stinking salmon. Hey but even that was pretty fun.
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RenoAl
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01/12/12 10:02pm |
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RE: Does anyone have any snow yet?
The Sierra Nevada is about 15% of normal. Reno did not have any rain in December. I have turned the drip irrigation back on and watered my lawn yesterday. We had a similar winter 1976/77. It is so dry that I am fearful of forest fires.
http://vortex.accuweather.com/adc2004/pub/includes/columns/clark/2012/590x584_01102132_precentsnow.jpg
This graphic shows the departure from normal. Red is the biggest difference.
http://vortex.accuweather.com/adc2004/pub/includes/columns/clark/2012/590x315_01102136_west.jpg
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RenoAl
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01/12/12 09:46pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Cab over struts...
I don't leave home without them. In fact I just got a second set as my first set is worn out after 5 years.
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RenoAl
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01/03/12 10:06pm |
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RE: The Yosemite Anniversary Loop Trip
Jefe and Jean,
I am so glad you got to make the loop and enjoy your anniversary. Great weather we are having! My snowblower is starting to rust. I see Tioga pass is still open. We try to get to Yosemite end of Aug. early Sep as we don't trust the weather. So now the tough part - I want a report March 2012 on how much of that firewood you put up got used. I stuck 4 cords buy.
Regards,
Al
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RenoAl
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11/27/11 10:13pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Jacks running at different speeds
For the first several years they ran up and down at the same rate. Now the right rear runs fast when dropping the rig. No big deal just level it up and work it down. Probably has done it for 4 or 5 years
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RenoAl
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11/19/11 10:16pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Why get huge camper versus....
We got a huge camper because my wife said " I like that one."
She is right because we can go here
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r210/RenoAl/Canada%202011/P6200173.jpg?t=1310789313
and here
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r210/RenoAl/Billy%20Shaw%20June%202011/SANY0066.jpg
In comfort. Yup we are old and comfort is important.
I got 4x4 so we can go through this
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r210/RenoAl/DSC03636.jpg
and do this
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r210/RenoAl/camper/P8240135.jpg?t=1279857271
Everybody has their own needs and desires. Maybe you are making it too complicated.
And don't forget doing this
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r210/RenoAl/camperonriver.jpg?t=1277046272
;)
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RenoAl
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10/26/11 11:08pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: A PERFECT STORM: trip report, pics and commentary
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r210/RenoAl/CIMG0210.jpg
Oct 5th 2011 Carson Pass CA 88. We were on our way to Southern California. No snow for me :C
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RenoAl
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10/24/11 10:24pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: September in the Eastern Sierra: TC heaven
Tiger,
Enjoyed the photos and trip report. Lots to do and see in our Sierra Nevada.
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RenoAl
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09/30/11 09:53pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: air bags
I trust you got the dual in cab controller and some bump stops (Stable Loads or Energy Suspension). I run mine mostly at 45 psi going down the highway. But will drop as low as 10 or 15 psi on rough roads to get the suspension engaged. With a tall big TC like a 1181 or 1191 cross winds are always exciting. I use the the air bags to "lean" the TC into the wind. Maybe 60 psi on the windward side and 15 psi on the lee side. Of course when stopped you can use them for leveling.
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RenoAl
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09/24/11 09:56pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Where Were You 10 Years Ago Today?
We had just moved into our Reno house 3 days before. A friend called and told us what was happening. We just had the TV hooked up to the cable the day before. Turned it on to watch and listen for a long sad day. Our son was to fly up from San Diego later that day to help us move in. Needless to say he drove up a day or two later. We later found out we lost friend.
Judy and I will never forget.
God bless.
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RenoAl
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09/11/11 10:10pm |
Truck Campers
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The short trips of August
We had several short trips this August. We were at Sierra Buttes and the lakes basin off of CA49, Fallen Leaf cg near Lake Tahoe, Carson Pass on CA 88 and Tolumne Meadows in Yosemite's high country.
I am gonna bore you with a few pictures and some sparkling narrative. I hope you enjoy it.
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r210/RenoAl/Aug%202011/CIMG0173.jpg?t=1315542522
These are the Sierra Buttes. They are about 8500 feet high and have a rich mining history. At their eastern foot is the lakes basin with a dozen or so lakes. Good camping, fishing and hiking.
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r210/RenoAl/Aug%202011/SANY0306.jpg?t=1315542544
The largest lake is Gold Lake. Here Judy and Chris are launching the kayak.
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r210/RenoAl/Aug%202011/SANY0312.jpg
And going for a swim.
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r210/RenoAl/Aug%202011/SANY0315.jpg?t=1315542618
A host of Mariposa Lillies
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r210/RenoAl/Aug%202011/SANY0319.jpg?t=1315542629
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r210/RenoAl/Aug%202011/DSC03848.jpg?t=1315542640
Next its Carson Pass on CA88. There is a great group of hiking trails just at the summit. Here is Roundtop and wildflowers on the way to Lake Winnemucca.
http://i145.photobucket.co
m/albums/r210/RenoAl/Aug%202011/DSC03849.jpg?t=1315542650
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r210/RenoAl/Aug%202011/DSC03852.jpg?t=1315542663
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r210/RenoAl/Aug%202011/SANY0342.jpg?t=1315542677
These flowers are more typical of late June not mid August.
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r210/RenoAl/Aug%202011/DSC03857.jpg?t=1315542689
And Lake Winnemucca. Caught a couple of fish here.
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r210/RenoAl/Aug%202011/DSC03856.jpg?t=1315542701
Still a lot of snow.
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r210/RenoAl/Aug%202011/CIMG0179.jpg?t=1315542738
Fallen Leaf cg
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r210/RenoAl/Aug%202011/DSC03840.jpg?t=1315542746
Mt. Tallac overlooks both Fallen Leaf lake and Lake Tahoe.
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r210/RenoAl/Aug%202011/DSC03841.jpg?t=1315542780
An overlook on the way up. Lake Tahoe is the big water and Fallen leaf lake the smaller. We got stymied by a snowfield about 800 ft from the summit and did not feel like scrambling over large boulders to get around it.
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r210/RenoAl/Aug%202011/DSC03836.jpg?t=1315542815
Glen Alpine falls
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r210/RenoAl/Aug%202011/DSC03845.jpg
Angorra Lake
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r210/RenoAl/Aug%202011/DSC03846-Copy.jpg
There was fire here a couple of years ago.
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r210/RenoAl/Aug%202011/CIMG0188.jpg?t=1315542872
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r210/RenoAl/Aug%202011/DSC03874.jpg?t=1315542886
Oops now we are at Olmstead Point in Yosemite overlooking Half Dome.
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r210/RenoAl/Aug%202011/DSC03873.jpg?t=1315542905
A hike up to Upper Cathedral Lake with Mt. Tressider in the background.
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r210/RenoAl/Aug%202011/CIMG0184.jpg?t=1315542915
And Cathedral Peak
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r210/RenoAl/Aug%202011/CIMG0187.jpg?t=1315542963
The view into the high country.
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r210/RenoAl/Aug%202011/DSC03879.jpg?t=1315542976
Pumping up the kayak for a paddle on ...
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r210/RenoAl/Aug%202011/SANY0369.jpg?t=1315542991
Lake Tenaya.
Thanks for looking in.
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RenoAl
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09/09/11 10:32pm |
Truck Campers
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