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RE: Slide topper noise dampening
Flapping noise, flapping noise!! So many make such a big deal about toppers and wind noise. Yes it can happen, mostly on very large slides. Big deal!! No damage, just a bit of noise!! If it's that windy, you'll be hearing the wind and other sounds outside of the rv anyway!! Our main slide topper is 169" long, and, yes, it does "flap" occasionally. Doesn't bother us, and it sure doesn't bother the woodland creatures!! So many noise "police" out there in their rvs!
Sorry for the rant, but had to let off steam!! Any slide topper topic always has the NOISE'rs come out of their shells.
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TUCQUALA
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01/20/21 09:25pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: BAKERS HOLE CG, WEST YELLOWSTONE, DUMP
There is no dump station at Bakers Hole. There is a fresh water fill spigot on the entrance/exit road. Water spigots are also located in various spots within the loops. You probably know that there are also about half of the sites with power and water, located near the highway.
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TUCQUALA
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01/16/21 05:56pm |
RV Parks, Campgrounds and Attractions
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RE: Mora CG or Kalaloch CG -- Olympia NP Length?????
TenOC, have you driven 101 in WA state along with the loggers??? I guarantee that you won't have a comfortable drive over that bridge with a fully loaded log truck hanging on the centerline at aboot 65 mph coming at you!! Just trying to help out!!!
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TUCQUALA
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01/07/21 03:07pm |
RV Parks, Campgrounds and Attractions
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RE: Mora CG or Kalaloch CG -- Olympia NP Length?????
Check out this site if you haven't done already. Pretty informative.
http://www.bobthecamper.com/index.html
We stayed in Kalaloch in E12 with our 34ft trailer and EX, aboot 53ft oal. But needed to park truck at angle to stay off road. Water and facilities right next to the site, but not a problem. Pretty quiet when we were there. Dump station is good and on road into the north section. Didn't spend time in the lower (S) sites, they were closed when we were there.
Be aware of narrow bridge on 101 crossing the Hoh River. Don't want to meet a log truck on the bridge!!!
https://i.imgur.com/9D7jWyhl.jpg
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TUCQUALA
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01/06/21 10:39pm |
RV Parks, Campgrounds and Attractions
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RE: Ideal RV space size for new park?
You'll never please everybody with everything!! Consider utilities placed within the 2/3 front - 1/3 rear so there is a compromise for all the different
RVs out there. LEVEL!! Everybody's happy when leveling is quick and easy. As to the suggestion aboot dump station (or even sites) being sloped toward the sewer fitting, not all RVs have side outlet tanks. AND all tanks are built with a bit of a slope to the outlet for full drainage. Only when the site or road is crowned or sloped severely, will there be the chance of not emptying completely.
I vote for a mix of pull-thrus and back-ins. You could put the pull-thrus oon the outer rim like a passing lane!! Uses more room, but larger personal usage sites. Stagger the back-ins so they don't look at each others stern!!! If you want to "discriminate", make the pull-thrus the premium, larger sites with good privacy as needed. One way only, no center services. Pain in the A**!! Road corners as wide as reasonably possible, if treed, cut back or planted with room to prevent RV damage.
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TUCQUALA
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12/27/20 12:14pm |
RV Parks, Campgrounds and Attractions
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RE: ROOF RACK WHISTLES
Almost the same as Bobbo, but used 1/4" bungie cord from sports/outdoor store. Tight on racks, easy to do!! Most vehicles with an external radio antenna have a corkscrew shape to the antenna shaft to disrupt air flow and lower or eliminate noise. Made a big difference on our square bars!!!
https://i.imgur.com/JxRz6oOl.jpg
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TUCQUALA
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12/26/20 10:41pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Green Valve Stem Covers
So if I put air into my freshly nitrogen-ed tires, will I have 178% nitro in them?? Is that legal?? Inquiring minds need to know!!
Wink, Wink, Wink!!!
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TUCQUALA
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12/22/20 10:02pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: RV Entry Stairs - Replacement ???
Early this fall, we replaced our steps with the Lippert unit. Liked the wider upper step for more stable feel. Install wasn't without some mods. Had to cut down the raised strip on the threshold plate for the step to fully drop down on top of the threshold. Also had to remove a bit from the screen door bottom and the "brush" sweep so doors close fully. Not really bad to do, don't know if the Moryde unit would have to have any mods, probably (??).
Usage is great, very solid feel, no bouncing or sagging under body weight. Setting the legs is somewhat of a hit and miss operation, each camp spot is different as to the trailer level. Not terrible, but need to get used to. One big thing is to have trailer level front to back before lowering steps, and NOT to do that with steps down. Can jam legs and bend step assy if done. As to clearance problems when stopping for short time, like rest area, or store, we have not had a problem putting the steps out with some vehicle next to trailer, but can happen!! A unit with 2 doors wouldn't have any problem, if main door blocked. Also, with steps up, not easy to put stuff in through door opening, minor problem!! Dirt and water, well, just put a little time into sweeping steps off and lay down a used towel or such before closing!!!
We did this due to the trailer step frame cracking from flexing of old steps under load. These will not do that, and we love them.
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TUCQUALA
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12/08/20 10:51pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Who uses a pop-up canopy?
We had a "Clam", got rid of it!!! For us, it was not easy to set up, very heavy compared to a 10 ft canopy, and very long when folded. Hard to handle, in my opinion. Didn't fit into our trailer front storage well, and definitely didn't fit in back of Excursion without taking out rear seat each time!! Very awkward!
Yes, it will flop down in higher winds, you'll love that when your inside it!!! And it better be pinned down or it will become a low flying kite!! Again, just my opinion as a former owner!!!
We pin our 10X10 (straight leg) canopies everytime we use them, no big deal, just another part of setting up and breaking down. Never have had a hard enough wind to take them out, sure they'll shake and flap, but never have flown. Always slide the walls up the legs if windy overnight. Use "ball bungees" to attach walls to legs and to tie legs together if doubled.
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TUCQUALA
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12/02/20 11:12am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Who uses a pop-up canopy?
We have 3 of them!!! Talk about gluttony! Actually carry 2 in the trailer, set up with walls, usually behind the trailer, and put our propane firepit inside when cool or cold. Gets nice and toasty inside!!
We usually only use one or both when in a dispersed spot for at least 3-4 days, otherwise, don't bother with. Not a major job to set up and take down, but extra work for 1 or 2 nights. Our 3rd one we use on our back deck in the summer, shades the deck and entry, much cooler in family room when in use. Where we live, we do have to be aware of wind, have lost one to the "wayward wind"!!!
https://i.imgur.com/T2p6rPgl.jpg
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TUCQUALA
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12/01/20 06:09pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Lake Louise trailer park or Icefield parking lot.
We were there late Sept '15. Only one loop was open, the largest one to the south of the parkway. Campsite number was in the 90's!! Don't remember exact number, maybe 95 or 97. Good length, large site. Only negative was the loop is nearest the rail tracks, but wasn't that bad!! That loop was pretty easy to navigate, only one tight spot where trees on opposite sides of road needed to be watched closely. Good dump station, water.
Campground info site states 27ft, but we didn't get any flack or comments from the attendants entering or during 2 day stay. Canyon is a wonderful hike, even in a cold rain!!!
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TUCQUALA
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11/30/20 01:11pm |
RVing in Canada and Alaska
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RE: Lake Louise trailer park or Icefield parking lot.
Went in and camped in a 34+ ft travel trailer. Didn't have any problems, except snow!!
https://i.imgur.com/UNHFtItl.jpg
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TUCQUALA
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11/29/20 11:13pm |
RVing in Canada and Alaska
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RE: Lake Louise trailer park or Icefield parking lot.
A nice spot but south of Lake Louise, is Johnston Canyon. Along the Bow Valley Parkway.
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TUCQUALA
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11/29/20 05:53pm |
RVing in Canada and Alaska
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RE: Have You Installed Your Own Slide Topper?
A bit of overhang on the wall ends is good!! Sides of slide and windows can stay drier and cleaner. I would probably go with the 8 ft, but either would be ok. Wouldn't go longer, understood that you didn't ask about longer sizes.
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TUCQUALA
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11/23/20 05:43pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Filling small holes in Filon/Fiberglass exterior walls
Seal holes, install stick on levels for front to back leveling. That's if the storage doors are at front of trailer!! 99% are!!
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TUCQUALA
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11/15/20 11:22am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Are other drivers killing your RV experience?
It's always a fun time when the other driver on an entrance ramp doesn't remember what YIELD means!! Esp when there is an 18 wheeler or double along side you!! Pretty regular occurrence even out here in the "wide open wild west"!!!!!
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TUCQUALA
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10/16/20 11:08pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: 2020 Heritage Glen HL grey tank size(s)?
Forrman, get a "turkey oil pump", uses D batts, and will pump out a blue jug in 2 or 3 mins!! Fairly cheap, easy to use!!
https://www.amazon.com/CHARD-FOP-23-Draining-Outdoor-Fryers/dp/B00HCC2L6A/ref=asc_df_B00HCC2L6A/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=198100862572&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16632446496744482547&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1027622&hvtargid=pla-392675885888&psc=1
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TUCQUALA
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09/14/20 09:45pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Hell's Canyon and region
Yes, it is a good 2 lane paved road mostly, last time down(2 yrs ago), there was a bit of construction in the first few miles. There are twists and turns, not too bad, no terrible climbs or descents. Only thing to be watched is that the road is popular with motorcyclists and some spandex mafia (bikers!!) so you need to be aware esp on curves. Had no problems with a 34' trailer.
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TUCQUALA
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09/14/20 11:58am |
RV Parks, Campgrounds and Attractions
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RE: Hell's Canyon and region
Wallowa is a good spot for a base camp. You can head to Hells Canyon via Imnaha, great views, and lookout tower (open??). Also head into Nat Forest from Joseph on the Hells Canyon Scenic Loop down to the Snake at Copperfield. Nice drive, NF campgrounds along the way if you want to move around.
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TUCQUALA
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09/11/20 10:21pm |
RV Parks, Campgrounds and Attractions
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RE: Hell's Canyon and region
Yep, that's quite a feet!!!
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TUCQUALA
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08/28/20 03:16pm |
RV Parks, Campgrounds and Attractions
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