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RE: Summer 2010 New England Trek - Recommendations Anyone?
Good idea to make your res's for the 4th of July weekend as early as possible. I agree on Gettysburg - unless you really want to experience the re-enactments (and deal with the crowds), choose somewhere less popular for that weekend.
I second the Maine coast and Mt Washington recommendations, also Amish country in PA.
As far as how long to drive, definitely I'd second the OP's idea of no more than 8 hours/day. Cut it to 6 if you can, and plan to arrive mid-afternoon at your night's destination. Gives you some time to relax before dinner, you'll get in before dark (important in unfamiliar territory), and you'll beat the "rush hour" lineups at the CGs, which usually happen between 5 and 6:30 PM. :)
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kknowlton
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12/01/09 06:30pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: Pass or Get Out of the Way
We had noticed years ago the Texas practice of slower traffic driving on the shoulder for brief periods to make it easier for others to pass. Good idea if you're not towing, IMO. We tried in with our 34' TT last year and had trouble being able to get back into the lane - no one would let us back in when the shoulder narrowed (due to a bridge abutment or some such) or there was debris ahead. Not enough time to stop before hitting said abutment or debris so we just had to barge back in. Not a good situation, so we decided not to adopt that practice when towing. Hey, we up north have to follow slower drivers on 2-lane roads all the time, and just wait for a good opportunity to pass. Guess the rest of the country can deal with the same situation when it arises... Just MHO.
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kknowlton
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12/01/09 06:23pm |
Towing
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RE: Trailer rocking
Some movement is normal. Snugging the jacks after getting set up (especially if you have a slideout) can help, but it's never going to be as steady as a stick house.
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kknowlton
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11/28/09 09:11pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Holiday
Thanks, Wayne! Our best wishes to everyone for a happy Thanksgiving too!
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kknowlton
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11/26/09 08:53am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Been Lurking, now a member
Welcome, and happy Thanksgiving!
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kknowlton
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11/25/09 08:40am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Kitty litter - clay vs. clumping
Another kind of "fuzzy mats" are "puppy pads" - usually used for housetraining dogs, but I find they are great to put under the litter box. They catch anything the cats might not QUITE get into the box, and would help collect litter tracked outside of the box as well. They're disposable, so you just replace them as they get dirty. I buy ours at PetSmart.
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kknowlton
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11/21/09 08:20pm |
RV Pet Stop
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RE: While waiting for our new TT, I decided to buy her a gift...
Sounds like the perfect combination - enjoy!
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kknowlton
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11/21/09 08:16pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Earthbound TTs instead of an Airstream?
Hmm - that's a new one on me.
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kknowlton
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11/20/09 04:28pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Thought I was done camping for year
Check www.weather.com for Williamsburg - you'll get an accurate (as much as they ever can be) forecast for the next 10 days.
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kknowlton
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11/20/09 04:27pm |
Hybrid Travel Trailers
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RE: 4 RV virgins from the UK - please help us hire an RV :)
Excluding your pick-up and drop off days you still have over two weeks, am I figuring that right?
Nope. 23 - 11 = 12. That's less than 2 weeks. There's a good bit of territory and a LOT to see. Though the OP didn't mention specifics, I'm assuming they have in mind seeing several national parks, perhaps Las Vegas or L.A., etc. In 12 days that would be a challenge for anyone, much less folks new to the country. :) Not a pace I'd like to maintain.
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kknowlton
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11/18/09 08:46pm |
Beginning RVing
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RE: 4 RV virgins from the UK - please help us hire an RV :)
I second the idea of renting a van or minivan and tenting. If the weather is bad, you could consider cabins - national parks often have them (though they can be a bit more expensive than they look, about $120-$150/night), and KOA campgrounds usually do. Advance reservations WILL be needed for cabins - a disadvantage, especially if you'd be using them based on weather. Advance reservations rarely needed for tents, and they go almost anywhere, whether national/state parks, private campgrounds, etc.
I agree that 12 days is not much time for that itinerary. However, it's possible if you don't mind long drives between places you want to spend a couple days (8-15 hours a day is not out of the realm of possibility), and pick a few places you most want to see.
You should be aware that most car rental companies require the driver(s) to be 25 years old or more; not sure about RV rentals. Be sure to ask their requirements - about licensing too. I doubt an international driver's license will be needed, but inquire anyway, just in case. And the company will charge an extra fee for each additional driver (over one). That fee may be worth it if you plan some long drives, so you could switch off & no one get too tired.
Sounds like a fun trip! Good luck with the planning!
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kknowlton
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11/18/09 07:36pm |
Beginning RVing
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RE: MAMMOUTH CAVE JAN, FEB?
No hookups in the NP CG for sure. It's been too long since we've been there so can't comment on site size.
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kknowlton
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11/18/09 07:28pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: How far from home??
We took our PUP from Illinois to Maine, to Yellowstone several times, and to the Pacific NW once (a 3-week trip), plus lots of other somewhat shorter trips. Had it for 16+ seasons and got lots of use out of it! We almost never felt unsafe - the most uncomfortable we ever felt in a CG with it was once with lots of people around, actually. Loved the times we were in nearly deserted CGs! Of course, we were much younger then. :) Our main reason for the move to a TT was comfort & anticipating somewhat longer camping seasons, rather than safety.
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kknowlton
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11/18/09 07:26pm |
Folding Trailers
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RE: AL-KO torsion axles
Nothing near that bad, but we did have an issue with one wheel hub this past summer (not sure what caused it to overheat - whether it seized first or the heat caused it to seize) and had to replace it, the brake drum and the spindle. We haven't pursued it with FR but are keeping tabs on our wheels frequently now.
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kknowlton
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11/18/09 07:20pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Lake Superior Circle Tour
Sandman, you might get a better response if you change the title of your post to "Lake Superior Circle Tour" and ask the moderator to move your post to the Campgrounds section. Good luck! (You can send the moderator a PM.)
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kknowlton
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11/18/09 12:57pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: Our new 2010 Roo 21SS is Home ***update***
Not a Roo, but we always use the slide locks; our owners manual says they're needed in order to make sure the seals are tight between slideout and trailer body.
Oh, and - congrats on the new Roo! :)
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kknowlton
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11/17/09 08:30pm |
Hybrid Travel Trailers
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RE: electric awning
From most of the comments on this site, we have decided the electric awning basically can't be left out (deployed) in any sort of wind or rain. Rain especially is a problem - if you have one of the newer ones that tilt, you MAY be ok leaving it out, but even light rain has given us problems with our electric awning. We both wish we had a "normal" one instead.
That said, we have used ours with a tie-down in light winds, when there was no chance of rain, and that's helped - at least I felt better about it!
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kknowlton
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11/17/09 08:28pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: losing a friend
No, it never is easy. So sorry for your loss! And it should be some comfort, however small for now, that you gave them a chance for a happy life.
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kknowlton
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11/11/09 06:34pm |
RV Pet Stop
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RE: Bitten by Stray Dog
Ditto. Infection these days is nothing to mess with.
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kknowlton
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11/11/09 05:23pm |
RV Pet Stop
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RE: Jumping right in - looking at a travel trailer
Just my gut feeling, but I'd go with the lighter trailer. Then you're much less likely to have issues, especially with an older truck.
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kknowlton
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11/11/09 05:20pm |
Travel Trailers
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