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08-29-2006, 11:54 PM
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Rivet Master 
1963 16' Bambi
1962 22' Safari
Yreka
, California
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 1,937
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Weird sightings on the road...
G'day folks!
I thought I might start this thread and see if any of you find weird stuff ahead of you on the road. Very off topic, but we were going to a campground... Would be interested in your "sightings" of things, stuff, and descriptions!
Let's have some fun! 
I saw this one on the road ahead of us while going to a campground with a lake. Appears a bit top heavy to me....  
Mrs. NorCal Bambi (traveling in S Tardis)
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08-30-2006, 01:48 AM
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Rivet Master
1964 22' Safari
SACRAMENTO
, California
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 11,563
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Things that go bump in the night
On the Road: This happened to us at a campground in Pocatello, Idaho..Just before the sun set, we had rolled into the campground site, setup our Safari, locked up the door, then decided to go out to eat dinner..after we got back, we washed up, and got in bed, fell asleep..I heard noises (not voices) in the dark..I whispered to my husband, I think there's something inside moving around and making noises!..he rolled over, I repeated my concern..he drowsily grabbed the flashlight (this was about 2 am) and tried to scan the area..didn't see anything..I started thinking about rats or mice (like that other thread)..I know they'd like to come in where it's cozy and lots of fresh fruits and veggies that we had sitting in open shallow boxes on the dining table..I told him, he's gotta move the fruits and veggies outside, back inside the back of our truck..(as if that would lure the would be visitors/pests outside)..so he did one box at a time..As he came back in for the last box (we had about 4 of them), he and I noticed something dark move past his leg and out the door..
It was a black cat..the next day, we thought about our little guest..and deduced that when we had first gotten in and unpacked and setup, with the door open, the cat must have snuck in..he must have just hid under all our gear while we went out to dine..
We thought about it some more that next day..afterall, we did notice the campers parked next door had a bowl with some food in it..
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08-30-2006, 05:04 AM
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Old Paint, rolling again.
1973 Argosy 20
Lorain County
, Ohio
Join Date: Nov 2004
Posts: 556
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Photo without caption....
Honey, I thought you packed the hitch ball!
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08-30-2006, 09:24 AM
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Rivet Master
2012 28' International
Currently Looking...
New Orleans
, Louisiana
Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 2,077
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Looks like a weird sighting on a truck to me.
Funny
Thanks for the post.
Jim
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2012 International Serenity 28
2005 Safari 25 SS Traded
1968 Globetrotter Sold
2011 F150 Ecoboost
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08-30-2006, 10:31 AM
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Rivet Master
1995 30' Limited
Ashland
, Missouri
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 2,610
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First the precarious campsite, now this precariously loaded truck (yikes!). . . What's next to curl my hair????? In comparison, we must live a really dull life! ~G
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1995 Airstream Classic Limited 30' ~ Gypsy
1978 Argosy Minuet, 6.0~Minnie/GPZWGN
Chev Silverado 2500HD Duramax/Allison, 4X4, Crew Cab
WBCCI #5013 AIR #2908
WDCU
Go, Mizzou...Tigers on the prowl!
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08-30-2006, 10:37 AM
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Retired.
Currently Looking...
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Join Date: Jun 2003
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How about a full-sized Payloader on a gooseneck equipment trailer, being towed by--a Chevy S-10! The trailer alone would have exceeded the truck's tow rating, much less the 6 or 7 ton machine riding the trailer. And yes, the truck was bottomed out, and howling in protest.
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08-30-2006, 10:47 AM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
Seattle
, WA
Join Date: May 2003
Posts: 620
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Here's one
...nice MH, can go anywhere!
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2000 Ford E-350 Super Duty 418ci/6.8L Triton V10 21’ Chinook Concourse XL 
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08-30-2006, 11:13 AM
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Rivet Master
1963 16' Bambi
1962 22' Safari
Yreka
, California
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 1,937
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Things that go bump...
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Originally Posted by codybear
On the Road: This happened to us at a campground in Pocatello, Idaho..As he came back in for the last box (we had about 4 of them), he and I noticed something dark move past his leg and out the door..
It was a black cat..
We thought about it some more that next day..afterall, we did notice the campers parked next door had a bowl with some food in it..
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If the cat was in your trailer, I am amazed it didn't jump up on the bed (or you!) and really startle you! 
I am glad I am not the only one to "hear" stuff and get jittery....
Mrs. NorCal Bambi (traveling in S Tardis)
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08-30-2006, 11:22 AM
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Rivet Master
1964 22' Safari
SACRAMENTO
, California
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 11,563
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Quote:
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Originally Posted by CaddyGrn
If the cat was in your trailer, I am amazed it didn't jump up on the bed (or you!) and really startle you!
I am glad I am not the only one to "hear" stuff and get jittery....
Mrs. NorCal Bambi (traveling in S Tardis) |
You got that right, Caddy or Mrs. NorCal!..especially since I've never been a big fan of kitties..I probably would have freaked out loudly enough for the neighbors to hear me!
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08-30-2006, 11:40 AM
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Tom, the Uber Disney Fan
2006 30' Safari
Orlando
, Florida
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 4,693
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Quote:
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Originally Posted by codybear
You got that right, Caddy or Mrs. NorCal!..especially since I've never been a big fan of kitties..I probably would have freaked out loudly enough for the neighbors to hear me!
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I would have probably "jumped" to the conclusion that it was a 'possum, raccoon, or other similarly sized wildlife and had flashbacks of the umbrella scene in " RV" and made a mess in the bed fearing rabies.
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08-30-2006, 11:49 AM
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Rivet Master
1964 22' Safari
SACRAMENTO
, California
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 11,563
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Originally Posted by Minnie's Mate
I would have probably "jumped" to the conclusion that it was a 'possum, raccoon, or other similarly sized wildlife and had flashbacks of the umbrella scene in "RV" and made a mess in the bed fearing rabies.
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Hi Minnie's Mate,
I didn't see RV, but knowing it stars Robin Williams, it probably would be funny and crazy!..We do get rats, mice, squirrels, birds, bugs, 'possums and raccoons in our back yard looking for fruits and vegetables that we have planted in our garden..
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08-30-2006, 09:09 PM
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Rivet Master
1963 16' Bambi
1962 22' Safari
Yreka
, California
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 1,937
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4 X 4?
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Originally Posted by Astrodokk
...nice MH, can go anywhere!
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Is that thing four wheel drive? Looks like they have been a "few places" looking at the back end.... Great picture!
Mrs. NorCal Bambi (traveling in S Tardis)
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09-16-2006, 10:13 PM
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Rivet Master
1963 16' Bambi
1962 22' Safari
Yreka
, California
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 1,937
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New bathroom solution???
Okay, hope I don't get in trouble or "scolded" here... but seems pretty interesting to me.... this wasn't a "weird sighting on the road", but just parked off the road!
Looks like it would be a "easy" install if your Airstream wasn't using the trailer register.
Mrs. NorCal Bambi (traveling in S Tardis)
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09-17-2006, 07:09 AM
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Rivet Master
1984 28' Funeral Coach
Belleview
, Florida
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 1,635
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That's one REALLY big pintle hitch.... or a redneck comfort station.
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1984 28' Funeral Coach
Former Rolling Showroom & PuttLab (now party bus)
"I'm not an expert. But I did sleep in an Airstream last night."
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09-17-2006, 12:00 PM
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Rivet Master
1978 24' Argosy 24
Woodinville
, Washington
Join Date: May 2006
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How about this Renault RV we saw in Ireland. Mid engine like the old Ford Econoline vans. My son in the picture is about 5'-5" for reference. This thing had full Class B amenities; albeit home-made.
-Bernie
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09-19-2006, 07:27 AM
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near ichnetucknee springs
1978 31' Sovereign
Currently Looking...
davie
, Florida
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 64
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this is a photo of my first day owning a AS ---- as you can see, i have the entire road blocked ----- my tow vehicle ran out of gas!!!
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09-19-2006, 07:40 AM
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Tom, the Uber Disney Fan
2006 30' Safari
Orlando
, Florida
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 4,693
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Looks like you are going to need an auxillary tank!
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2008 F-250 Lariat Power Stroke Diesel Crew Cab SWB
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09-19-2006, 08:10 AM
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Rivet Master
2005 28' International CCD
Willoughby
, Ohio
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 543
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The wierdest thing(s) I've seen on the road were road-kills.
First, several years ago was a HORSE on then route 17 in New York.
The latest was a black bear in Nova Scotia.
Both must have REALLY messed up the vehicles that hit them.
The coolest thing was a license plate in Maine this year - JAK SE MAS
(translates to how are you doing in Slovak).
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WBCCI# 03876
AIR# 6511
2005 28' CCD, 2011 Sierra 5.3L, Equal-I-Zer
Empty Nesters - spending our money on OURSELVES for a change!
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09-19-2006, 11:04 AM
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Retired.
Currently Looking...
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Join Date: Jun 2003
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Quote:
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Originally Posted by charlie tuna
this is a photo of my first day owning a AS ---- as you can see, i have the entire road blocked ----- my tow vehicle ran out of gas!!!
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So, how long does it take you to get to the campground? 
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09-19-2006, 02:18 PM
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Rivet Master
1966 22' Safari
1979 30' Argosy
Armada
, Michigan
Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 950
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I swear that on a drive on I-69, heading north from Indiana to Michigan I saw a Silverstreak that had been converted into a Class C motor home. I know, there is a slide in model, but dang, it sure looked like a van front. Anyone else seen this beauty? It's on the east side of the road, about 200 yrds back.
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