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07-12-2016, 07:34 PM
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Rivet Master
2013 30' Classic
Greenwood
, Mississippi
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 12,111
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Goal15
Hmmmmm. Every time I drive over a curb my sink cover ends up on the floor!
Dana
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I don't recall ever driving over a curb...
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2007 Silver Toyota Tundra Crew Max Limited 5.7 iForce
2006 Vivid Black Harley-Davidson Road King Classic
1999 Black Nissan Pathfinder LE
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07-12-2016, 08:26 PM
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begorragirl
2017 25' Flying Cloud
Denville
, New Jersey
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 1,029
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- fill gas every time you reach 1/2 tank
- do not hook hose to black flush, been there done that
- if you are traveling via Scranton, and going to VT, take 84 over get on NY Thuway to Albany and go into Vt, then cross thru NH to ME and stay at Recompense, down the road from LLBean. By Rockland check out Lobster Bouy campground, No need to go near NY City, tunnels which you cant use, pRkways which you cant use and keep away from unneccessary busy roads you can easily avoid.
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07-13-2016, 04:18 PM
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#43
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4 Rivet Member
2014 27' FB Classic
Cambridge
, New York
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 452
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Sbb gives good advice. We make the trip from Mississippi to northeastern NY/VT twice a year, just came back from our 1st 2016 trip. As she recommended, take I-81 to I-84 at Scranton, and I-84 to the NYS Thruway (I-87) Note: as you cross the Delaware River, get off that first exit and go towards Sussex, NJ. It is literally 100 yards off the exit to the NJ border and a bunch of gas stations. This will be the cheapest diesel until you get back to Virginia, so top 'er off! After you get on the Thruway at Newburgh, head north to Albany. Get off at exit 23 (first Albany exit) and take 787 north (this goes through downtown, along the Hudson River, so a little busy at rush hour, but much easier than Chattanooga or Knoxville, which you've already navigated. You'll go around 10 miles on 787 when you come to an exit for NY Rt. 7 East - Troy. Take that exit and stay in the middle lane as you cross the Hudson. NY 7 brings you to Bennington, VT, where you can take US 7 North towards Norwich. An even prettier alternative is to get off the Thruway at exit 24 (which keeps you on I-87) and go north through Saratoga Springs, and then head east into Vermont on NY Rt. 29 east to NY Rt. 22 North to US Rt. 4 and Rt. 4 across VT to Norwich - very beautiful drive! Enjoy!
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07-14-2016, 04:30 AM
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#44
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2 Rivet Member
2015 25' FB Flying Cloud
Carriere
, Mississippi
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 49
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We camped in Petersburg, NY last night at Aqua Vista Campground. We took exit 23 through Troy. From here, we plan to take Rt 7 to Benningham, Rt 9 to Wilmington and then RT 100 to South Sherburn and onto Norwich. Will try to camp at Recompense tonight or tomorrow night.
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07-14-2016, 09:07 PM
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#45
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4 Rivet Member
2014 27' FB Classic
Cambridge
, New York
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 452
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God's Country! We lived for 20 years just up Rt. 22 from Petersburg in Cambridge, NY. People would always comment that it looked like a Grandma Moses or Norman Rockwell painting and I'd laugh and point out that Grandma Moses lived 6 miles south of us in Eagle Bridge, NY and Rockwell live 8 miles north of us in West Arlington, VT from 1939 - 1953! Enjoy the northeast, we'll keep Mississippi hot and steamy for you! (t-storms tonight!)
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07-15-2016, 09:07 PM
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#46
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Rivet Master
2005 31' Classic
Garner,
, North Carolina
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 1,031
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get a 36 gal aux tank in the bed and when you get to half tank turn on the pump and refill as you go.
Love gasbuddy.. the waze app uses GB as its fuel POE info. I like to make sure I update fuel prices when you are moving whether we stop to fuel or not.
Quote:
Originally Posted by m.hony
At 1/2 tank of fuel, begin looking and using Gas Buddy to see if it is less expensive at the next exit.
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07-20-2016, 02:54 PM
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#47
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2 Rivet Member
2015 25' FB Flying Cloud
Carriere
, Mississippi
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 49
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Quote:
Originally Posted by carl2591
get a 36 gal aux tank in the bed and when you get to half tank turn on the pump and refill as you go.
Love gasbuddy.. the waze app uses GB as its fuel POE info. I like to make sure I update fuel prices when you are moving whether we stop to fuel or not.
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Another opportunity to learn presented itself. I had modified the plastic 5-gallon can by drilling a 1/2" hole near the handle and pulled a tubeless tire valve stem through the hole so the diesel would flow better. You remove the valve and screw the cap back onto the stem. The diesel fuel caused the rubber valve stem to deteriorate. The valve stem came off leaving a 1/2" hole with a full can of diesel. Fuel can was inside a black truck box. Diesel went everywhere. Another lesson learned. I am currently in Parrsboro,NS and was able to find a yellow fuel can with an air vent.
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07-20-2016, 03:03 PM
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#48
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2 Rivet Member
2015 25' FB Flying Cloud
Carriere
, Mississippi
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 49
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We stopped at Recompense Campground to visit Freeport,ME and LLBean. The LLBean store is huge. Very nicely done though.
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07-20-2016, 03:23 PM
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#49
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2 Rivet Member
2015 25' FB Flying Cloud
Carriere
, Mississippi
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 49
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We stayed at the Bar Harbor Campground. It was very nice. There are free shuttle buses that run from the campground to Bar Harbor and then to the Acadia National Park Headquarters and then anywhere in the park.
The Bar Harbor bijou
Rt 66 restaurant
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07-20-2016, 03:56 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2015 25' FB Flying Cloud
Carriere
, Mississippi
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 49
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We drove through Fundy National Park and are presently camped in Parrsboro,NS at the Glooscap Campground. We are in #9 which has great views of the Bay of Fundy. Tomorrow, we are off to Peggy's Cove.
The Fundy Geological Museum is in Parrsboro
Glooscap Campground office
Beach in front of campground
Joel
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07-23-2016, 01:27 PM
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#51
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2 Rivet Member
2015 25' FB Flying Cloud
Carriere
, Mississippi
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 49
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Peggy's Cove
Stayed at King Neptune Campground in Peggy's Cove. I think I should have gone to Lunenburg.
Campground
Can you hear me now?
Old fishing/lobster boat
Peggy's Cove Light (They forgot the weather instruments)
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07-23-2016, 01:46 PM
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#52
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2 Rivet Member
2015 25' FB Flying Cloud
Carriere
, Mississippi
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 49
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North to Cape Breton
We are staying at MacLeods Campground near Dunvegan,NS. We will travel the Cabot Trail tomorrow; not sure where we will stop. I am thinking we may stay near Cheticamp,NS. Considering taking the ferry from North Sydney to Channel Port aux Basques.
MacLeods Campground
Beachfront at MacLeods
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07-24-2016, 09:09 PM
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Richard
2006 30' Classic S/O
Merced
, California
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 79
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Look up the Grand Codroy campground. It's not far from the Port aux Basques dock and has hookups. There is a welcome center along the way with maps and stuff. If you belong to the BPOE there is a lodge in St. Johns and you can camp there.
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07-25-2016, 09:39 AM
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Rivet Master
2019 25' Flying Cloud
Sequim
, Washington
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 522
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Yes, in 2015 we stayed at Grand Codroy on the way out and the night before our return on the Port au Basque - N Sydney ferry. It was a well run, well maintained site with pleasant views and not crowded.
Don't miss a stop in Rocky Harbor and hear "Anchors A Way". A first rate band that is incredibly entertaining. Their songs capture NL life and culture perfectly.
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07-26-2016, 12:13 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2015 25' FB Flying Cloud
Carriere
, Mississippi
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 49
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kleimanr
Look up the Grand Codroy campground. It's not far from the Port aux Basques dock and has hookups. There is a welcome center along the way with maps and stuff. If you belong to the BPOE there is a lodge in St. Johns and you can camp there.
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Thanks for the recommendations. We found space on the 5:45 crossing; we arrive in Port aux Basques around 1:30 in the morning. Hoping I can park at the Welcome Center or similar parking.
Joel
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07-26-2016, 06:46 PM
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#56
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3 Rivet Member
2018 30' International
2016 28' International
2010 25' FB Flying Cloud
St Augustine
, Florida
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 179
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First Trip, First Mistake - Reminds me before we purchased our first Airstream I had asked my wife how people can make such basic mistakes with such a valuable item as the Airstream.
When driving off the dealer lot for the first time ever towing my airstream, I had left the stairs folded down. Lucky I saw it in the mirror before we pulled onto the hiway. Seems like everyone is always rushing during departure and there's a lot on our minds. I still laugh at myself for that one.
Many trips later we were 40 miles down the road before I realized we I had forgotten the tow mirrors. Duh!! 2 hours lost on that trip.
Now I just try to slow down and get it right. We are going to be late anyhow so another 20min isn't going to matter.
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07-27-2016, 11:16 AM
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#57
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2 Rivet Member
2015 25' FB Flying Cloud
Carriere
, Mississippi
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 49
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Check Lists
Quote:
Originally Posted by ArkFortyCal
First Trip, First Mistake - Reminds me before we purchased our first Airstream I had asked my wife how people can make such basic mistakes with such a valuable item as the Airstream.
When driving off the dealer lot for the first time ever towing my airstream, I had left the stairs folded down. Lucky I saw it in the mirror before we pulled onto the hiway. Seems like everyone is always rushing during departure and there's a lot on our minds. I still laugh at myself for that one.
Many trips later we were 40 miles down the road before I realized we I had forgotten the tow mirrors. Duh!! 2 hours lost on that trip.
Now I just try to slow down and get it right. We are going to be late anyhow so another 20min isn't going to matter.
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As many have noted here, you should carry check lists in your pocket and visually check everything before you move anything.
Joel
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07-27-2016, 12:02 PM
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#58
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2 Rivet Member
2015 25' FB Flying Cloud
Carriere
, Mississippi
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 49
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Cabot Trail Photos
Fortunately, the owner of the McLeods Campground in Donvegan,NS said leave your camper in the campground to drive the Cabot Trail.
McLeods is tight but very friendly place to stay.
Cabot Trail
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07-27-2016, 12:22 PM
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#59
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2 Rivet Member
2015 25' FB Flying Cloud
Carriere
, Mississippi
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 49
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Meat Cove, NS Pictures
Quote:
Originally Posted by WestieHouse
If going to Meat Cove leave your AS at camp - no easy turaround there. You can drive onto the beach across a small wooden bridge, though. Look for the old rusted motorcycle frame.
Cheticamp has a good camp at the NP.
Have a great trip! Canada is magical and the people are terrific. Oh, yes, do not try to enter Canada if you have EVER a DUI infraction. They are very strict and turn people away at the border.
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On the way to Meat Cove
Meat Cove Campground
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07-27-2016, 12:37 PM
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#60
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2 Rivet Member
2015 25' FB Flying Cloud
Carriere
, Mississippi
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 49
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BMW Cycle Camping at Meat Cove
This BMW has seen some roads.
This Land Cruiser was at Meat Cove and also on the crossing to Port aux Basques with us. Had German plates and doesn't look like something you could buy over here.
Joel
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