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RE: Cross-Country Trip - What do I need to know?
comment: Ever notice we can drive back and forth to work for thousands of miles in our car or truck and we don't break down on those short trips. yet we do one very long trip and the odds are greater that we break down. I would be more concerned about the mechanics of the tow vehicle than the travel trailer on long trips.
I agree, more tools, food, drinks, an extra spare tire for the travel trailer if possible and a good breakdown Service plan is a MUST.
Flat tires on travel trailers on long trips tend to be a key issue.
have a safe trip.
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nhshep
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05/20/12 05:27am |
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RE: crossing border to canada
Just follow the rules/guide. search on this forum shows the basics.
enjoy your trip.
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nhshep
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05/19/12 07:42pm |
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RE: what if?
If gas prices increase will seasonal sites cost more or will competition bring prices down. Our CG cost 1 mile from the ocean.
$2100 seasonal sewer & water included, electric runs $20 per month.
CG open Aprl 15 to October 18, can't beat that price if we add up what 8 four day trips would normally cost. We use ur compact car on seasonal CG visits not the truck. Last year we paid $3100 seasonal.
Both prices include storage on site.
A tip: don't book the seasonal prior to open season wait until June/July ask that it runs until following june/july, some CG managers want to fill seasonal sites ad willing to work with you.
Find a campground with activities that way you'll never get bored.
enjoy..
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nhshep
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05/16/12 10:58am |
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RE: what if?
After six years of 4 day camping trips 6 or so times per year. Last year we did a seasonal site. On our 4 day trips one day was getting to the campground and setting up, camp for 2 days, the 4th day we had to check out late morning.
Now with the seasonal we don't care about gas prices and we are camping from the time we open the door. It is seasonal for this year too, a welcome break. Maybe next we'll hit the road with short trips. There are bargains out there for seasonal sites depending where you are located. It was because of high gas prices we looked at this as an opportunity to get more camping in rather than a set back and less camping.
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nhshep
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05/15/12 10:19pm |
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RE: Honda eu2000i off Craigslist!
Sifter, you found a good deal plus the person you purchased it from got some quick cash in hand for his Ad. I am sure you will enjoy the generator. Everyone reading this thread can probably think of a few good deals in their life when they felt for once they didn't have to pay top dollar. It's a good feeling.
happy camping
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nhshep
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05/13/12 10:15am |
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RE: Honda eu2000i off Craigslist!
Beauty about Craig's list they allow people to make quick cash deals at no further expense. Seller may have needed quick cash or their own personal reason to sell a product. The buyer offered a price which was accepted.
No one blatently takes advantage of senior people more than Governments do regardless of political party. The IRS never lose sleep. enjoy camping -
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nhshep
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05/13/12 04:20am |
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RE: Memorial day camping
Moody Beach, Maine, this will be our 3rd trip. Never thought seasonal was for me, but love it, no setting up, fridge always cold, one mile from the beach, lots of activities. As they say in Maine, "The way life should be". Happy camping
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nhshep
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05/10/12 07:23am |
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RE: Water Spewing from inlet valve
We had a inlet water hose go bad. RV stores wanted $34 for the small hose with connectors on each end. Went to Lowes they had the same hose with connectors for $9. Some think because they have a trailer the parts are unique. Maybe some are specific to their trailer but not all, plumbing is plumbing. Good luck on the fix
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nhshep
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05/01/12 09:42am |
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RE: Air Conditioner fixed
Thanks for the input I won't wait in anticipation of recharing the A/C. Seeing how easy it was to pop off the A/C cover i'll do what is suggested with cleaning. I did wash/clean the inside ceiling filter on the A/C. and will run it now and then even during cold spells. preventive maintenence goes a long way in saving $$. Again thank you !
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nhshep
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04/22/12 10:46am |
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Air Conditioner fixed
Good info in this forum. Set up our trailer, furnace, water heater, gas and water plumbing all OK. Checked air conditioner. made noise but no air flow. was thinking big $ to haul the trailer to a service center when I remembered someone on here saying with power off pop the roof A/C cover,try move the fan. It should turn freely. When I tried the fan was stuck, with a little force it spun free. Maybe the winter cold had jammed it. Powered on the air conditioner air flowed and ice cold. phew.. saved the day and $$.
Question: How long before I can expect to have the A/C freon recharged ? I know a lot depends on usage. If A/C used 4 months out of the year. Have others had to recharge the freon often.
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nhshep
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04/22/12 08:48am |
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RE: Saving on gas
Not sure if there is any truth more people book seasonal sites when gas prices are high? I guess a lot depends on the location of the campground and how many camping trips would normally be planned during a season.
We never thought a seasonal site would be for us until we tried it. Average out the trips we used to take on the road it is a gas savings for us. We camp from the minute we arrive until we depart, no setting up or check out by noon. If seasonal find a place with lots to do.
We use the car to visit the camper not a truck and the fridge is always cold. It can work out as a gas savings for some people.
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nhshep
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03/28/12 09:13am |
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RE: 2012 Durango Pulling Jayco 28DSBH
From experience. I tow 28ft trailer weighs 6100lbs. never had a problem with the set up. Wheel base was my concern, which is why I use Hensley. Weight is ok but i'm not in Colorado either. In New England it's mostly flat or moderate hills. I've gone over the White Mountains several trips with highest peak was 3600ft. Would not do it on a regular bases.
My advise 30 foot is a stretch. If you plan to do mountains, over time you will task the Durango. Not sure I would go 30 feet even with the Hensley, 28 is my limit and I would not go more than 6100 lbs fully loaded. My two cents. Like some people say I want to enjoy the ride as well as the destination.
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nhshep
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03/09/12 06:56am |
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RE: TRAVEL TRAILER COVERS - WHAT'S A GOOD ONE
I am also looking at a cover for my 28 foot travel trailer. I live in New England (snow & rain). Is there a big difference between the SFS Aqua Shed cover (which says great for rainy climates) verses the Tyvek (which says best choice for all climates).
Price for the SFS Aqua is less than the Tyvel.
opinions ?
I purchased RV anti-freeze yesterday ready for October winterizing, bummer lol.
cheers,
happy camping
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nhshep
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09/13/11 09:29am |
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RE: Travel Trailer with Outside facing Bathroom door
Hey,
Thanks for the replies, makes good sense with those who have kids saves wear and tear and probably keeps the living room clean.
happy camping
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nhshep
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07/31/11 08:38pm |
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Travel Trailer with Outside facing Bathroom door
Hi,
I noticed some new model travel trailers have a outside facing toilet door. As you can imagine I had a few laughs with DW on situations. i.e. playing jokes opening the door when sitting on the toilet for laughs. On a serious note, why on earth do they have a toilet door as an exit, is it a new regulation ?
It just seams an odd design. I've seen people ask the same questions at camping shows with no real reason other than some say it's an emergency exit door off the toilet. No offence to those who have these models just thinking what the reason behind the design.
When you let your imagination run it could produce some laughs :)
Most exit doors used to be off the living room, dining room, bedroom.
cheers, happy camping.
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nhshep
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07/31/11 05:24pm |
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RE: Dealers & Hensley
For the short time we leave it at the dealers we leave the whole rig coupled, truck and camper.
If you have to leave it with no hook up it probably would be best leave the stinger in and the tongue jack on the "hensley helper" for ease of them aligning it to the stinger.
Hensley helper makes life easy.
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nhshep
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07/07/11 01:44am |
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RE: wood under tires
I think we will put the wood down under the tires plus put the tire covers on and check the air pressure once in a while. Thanks for the advice.
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I read jacking up to relieve weight on axels if not done correct can cause problems. I don't plan to redistribute any weight off the wheels and tongue jack.
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nhshep
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07/05/11 08:42am |
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wood under tires
decided to put our trailer on a seasonal site July 6 to July 6 2012. great rates nice location we like with lots activities. The site is gravel not concrete slab. Question, should we put down two one inch boards (1x12x4) under the tires, or would it not matter sitting on gravel for that long a time.
When the trailer was in Storage it was on tar hardtop, we never put anything under the tires. This time it's gravel, seasonal includes winter storage parked on the same site.
thanks...
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nhshep
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07/05/11 06:51am |
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RE: Lightening (storm) Question
I know people can sit in a car in the worst of lightening and they are pretty safe from a direct strike. (not safe from blowing debris). There must be lots of campers in lightening prone areas. I would assume people would turn off all electric power but are they safe to stay in the trailer given the option to going someplace else (building, camp store). curious. again, thanks for the replies.
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nhshep
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06/14/11 11:18pm |
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Lightening (storm) Question
I Did a search could not find the answer. Maybe a silly question.
I know a car occupants are protected in a lightening storm by the steal frame (not the tires). A convertible car is not protected.
In a lightening storm. Are people in a travel trailer protected in the same way people in a car would be. I do not think it has to do with Aluminium or Fiberglass siding.
I would think it has to do with frame contruction. Asking as I do not hear of many lightening strikes to Travel Trailers and their occupents. Thanks in advance for feedback.
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nhshep
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06/14/11 10:52pm |
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