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Old 08-02-2005, 02:03 PM   #121
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Some how I thought we would have power in Canada. Anyone know what to expect for amps?
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Old 08-02-2005, 02:34 PM   #122
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I would expect typical rally electric, 3.75 amps per unit on average. Of course, with the exchange rate that is probably only about 3 amps.
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Old 08-02-2005, 05:01 PM   #123
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I would expect typical rally electric, 3.75 amps per unit on average. Of course, with the exchange rate that is probably only about 3 amps.
You reckon?
Another reason to bring your own...
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Old 08-02-2005, 05:24 PM   #124
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Update from Claude per his email

Hi Gail

There's no problem to park on Sunday August 21 for early parking. Probably
water & electric should be available at that time. You will have to pay
$15.00 for each nignt before the rally.

For the vintage trailer with no wash water tank we expected to park them in
a special place.
You can drop this information on the thread.

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Old 08-02-2005, 05:39 PM   #125
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Some how I thought we would have power in Canada. Anyone know what to expect for amps?
I just emailed Claude, so you'll all have an answer very shortly.

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Old 08-02-2005, 10:58 PM   #126
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Is anyone taking a generator with them??
As a point of interest..
I just picked up a Honda EV3000 generator to use during this trip..
I need to get familiar with all of it's operating requirements.
I'm thinking a battery charger cable just might be the thing to pack with this.
What with all of those "lighted" pink birds flying around...
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Old 08-03-2005, 04:04 AM   #127
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I just emailed Claude, so you'll all have an answer very shortly.

Gail
Hey, your doing a great job keeping us up to date!
As it gets closer we are getting more anxious!
Just read the Rally sign up form....
Limited Electric, water and dump station.
Sooooooooo we can top of our tanks orrrrr have water hook up?

Hoping for some of this great weather we are having!

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Old 08-03-2005, 11:02 PM   #128
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Update from Claude per his email

Hi Gail

It will be limited power at 4 amps. Yes you can bring your or use generator
for additional power if you wish.
Yes post it on the forum.

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Old 08-04-2005, 06:37 AM   #129
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Being technically impaired .. What impact does being at 4 amps make?
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Old 08-04-2005, 07:09 AM   #130
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DEO, 4 amps means your battery will stay charged. At that level you should stick with 12v appliances only. Run your fridge on gas.

You run the risk of popping a circuit breaker if you use A/C appliances, especially anything with a motor. That's embarassing because you'll take down a few of your neighbors who are sharing the same circuit as you.

At 4 amps, air conditioning is impossible without a generator, but in Quebec in late August it's unlikely to be warm enough to need air anyway. If you must have air conditioning, bring a big generator.
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Old 08-04-2005, 07:54 AM   #131
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"in Quebec in late August it's unlikely to be warm enough to need air anyway."

Don't be too sure of that. We've been having the hottest summer in years with no sign of it letting up until late September. If you've got a genny capable of running your A/C, I'd be bringing it just in case. That being said, it'll probably be 2 degrees celcius with wet snow, but you never know - Canadian weather is notoriously goofy - I've even seen snow in July ! P.
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Also, I saw in the Airstream Life Vintage Thunder blog that they are planning to be there so we will all have the chance to tour his upgraded/restored Argosy (Airstream Life project for this year). Vintage Thunder also acts as a WIFI site! Too cool!
Whoops, I just spotted this post. Sorry, the cellular Internet connection we use doesn't work in Canada yet. We are working on that but I don't expect it to be ready in time for the rally.

But I'm already researching wi-fi hotspots in Trois Rivieres. Apparently there is a chain of three cafes in the downtown area, Cafe Morgane, which offer wifi for a fee.
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"in Quebec in late August it's unlikely to be warm enough to need air anyway."

Don't be too sure of that. We've been having the hottest summer in years with no sign of it letting up until late September. If you've got a genny capable of running your A/C, I'd be bringing it just in case. That being said, it'll probably be 2 degrees celcius with wet snow, but you never know - Canadian weather is notoriously goofy - I've even seen snow in July ! P.

yeah, and I seem to remember SOMEone saying the same thing about VT in late August, last year. turned out to be 95 and sticky the whole weekend.

murphy's law of camping: the hottest weather occurs when you have the fewest amps available. or something like that.....


oh, well. it was a good time, anyway.
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Old 08-04-2005, 09:40 AM   #134
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I've made a small list of WIFI shots too

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Whoops, I just spotted this post. Sorry, the cellular Internet connection we use doesn't work in Canada yet. We are working on that but I don't expect it to be ready in time for the rally.

But I'm already researching wi-fi hotspots in Trois Rivieres. Apparently there is a chain of three cafes in the downtown area, Cafe Morgane, which offer wifi for a fee.
I made note of 2 (I think) free WIFI spots not too far from the Fairground. I'm camping right now and the list is at home but once I get back from this mini adventure I'll post the info on the Forum for those who will bringing their laptops to the Rally.
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DEO, 4 amps means your battery will stay charged. At that level you should stick with 12v appliances only. Run your fridge on gas.

You run the risk of popping a circuit breaker if you use A/C appliances, especially anything with a motor. That's embarassing because you'll take down a few of your neighbors who are sharing the same circuit as you.

At 4 amps, air conditioning is impossible without a generator, but in Quebec in late August it's unlikely to be warm enough to need air anyway. If you must have air conditioning, bring a big generator.

Thanks for the info... Ok Next question Will there be specific hours we can run generators?
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Old 08-04-2005, 11:24 AM   #136
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Dogs and the heat

FYI, a few of us are concerned about our dogs in the heat (with no A/C) so we have opted to kennel our dogs instead. I found a convenient kennel just 3 miles down the road from the Crazy Horse CG. To minimize separation anxiety (we won't mention which one of us will have this anxiety ), I plan on leaving my baby on Wednesday morning (just before we caravan north) and then picking him on my way back through on Sunday. The kennel is open on Sunday for a few hours in the morning and then between 3-5 in the afternoon.
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Old 08-04-2005, 03:42 PM   #137
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The whole trip will depend on the temps for us. We are puppy setting and she cann't be boarded and is "sensitive". I could get that second 2000 I've been looking at
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Update from Claude per his email

Hi Gail

The program is now in process for printing. The only think I can tell you
the program is similar as any other Regiion 1 rally by the pass.
At Trois-Rivières you will have sightseeing tours. French Canadian warm
welcome !. The best food in North America ! Big shopping center near by with Wal Mart. Downtown at 10 minutes walk. Museum, antique place and more.

Breakfast, dinner, ice cream, entertainment, Safe area with security patrol
etc, etc,

Level parking

The members who expect to use their generator will be place in the same
area. So it will be no problem for the times you can use your generator. It
will give more amps for other members.

P.S. We speak english too.

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So guys.......I guess all us Honda EU2000/3000/Yakima will be in the same section! That's great!


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CB Radio

So.........is everyone bringing their CB Radio? Using the cell phone in Canada will cost $.69/minute (Verizon). Looks like a CB Radio is necessary to communicate with everyone on outtings.


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