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08-06-2016, 04:09 AM
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#81
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2 Rivet Member
2015 25' FB Flying Cloud
Carriere
, Mississippi
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 49
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Campground in Fundy
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08-06-2016, 05:03 AM
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#82
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Rivet Master
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Ebro
, Fla Panhandle
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 1,212
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Really enjoyable sharing your trip Birddog. Being a visual person the pics are great, worth a thousand words.
Truly beautiful country up that way.
Sounds like you found the cooler weather to your liking.
Again, nice photos. Thanks
Cheers Richard
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08-06-2016, 06:05 AM
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#83
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
Mantua
, Ohio
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 7,062
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Liking your travels, thanks.
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08-06-2016, 06:16 AM
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#84
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2020 Globetrotter 25 FBT
2020 25' Globetrotter
Wildwood
, Missouri
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 2,577
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BirdDog
Thanks. There is a common bond among travelers camping; whether rv, motorcycle, or bicycle. We are having a great time.
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There is a common bond among campers. I've motorcycle camped many nights over the years, and spent a fair amount of time on motorcycle websites. Many motorcycle campers speak with frustration over the slow RVs on the mountain roads, and "why do these people need all that stuff" type comments. I always reply it's different, but still camping. Many of us pulling our campers, are not in a big hurry, we are enjoying the trip just as much. Different types of camping both very enjoyable.
I'm enjoying this post BTW!
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2020 25GT FBT
2012 Toyota Tundra Dbl Cab, 5.7 4x4
Previous AS trailers: (04) 19’ Bambi, and (11) FC 23FB
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08-06-2016, 11:55 AM
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#85
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1 Rivet Member
1972 31' Sovereign
South San Francisco
, California
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 8
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Hey you two if that's the worst that has happened you two are doing great. Stay positive and don't let those things get to you. Things break and they can be fixed. If you two are safe and Alive just keep enjoying your trip.
I have an old trailer and things break. Some friends of mine have new trailers and took a trip. When they came back they said nothing broke . They laughed ! They said we had nothing to talk about. So your message makes a great memory and you'll look back and laugh about it someday . Be safe and enjoy your trip.
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08-07-2016, 06:43 AM
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#86
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2 Rivet Member
1978 Argosy Minuet 6.7 Metre
Burlington Flats
, New York
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 51
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I never leave the cutting boards on the sink when traveling. They ALWAYS bounce off!
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08-07-2016, 03:39 PM
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#87
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3 Rivet Member
1994 34' Limited
Salem
, Oregon
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 208
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mistakes
live and learn I keep forgetting to turn the hot water heater off.
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08-08-2016, 12:13 PM
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#88
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Rivet Master
1972 31' Sovereign
Currently Looking...
felton
, California
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 692
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stabilizers / kids
almost had a disaster this weekend, tasked my 14 yr old with raising the stabilizers ... well, he only raised the front ones. I didn't check and just before pulling out my older son happened to notice ... very close call ... shudder to think of the resulting damage ...
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08-08-2016, 05:51 PM
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#89
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The Aluminum Tent 3
2014 23' Flying Cloud
Park City
, Utah
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 2,157
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While we're on that topic...
All the dump stations I've used have a rubber hose with no connector on the end, hanging from up high on a spring loaded connection, when you pull on the hose, water comes out, so you can rinse out the slinky, etc.
How is anyone actually finding it possible to use the tank flush since you need a hose with a threaded coupler on the end. In a campground with full hookups, sure, I get it, hook up and flush before leaving. But what if no full hookups and using the dump station on the way out?
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08-09-2016, 10:20 AM
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#90
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1 Rivet Member
Currently Looking...
Bainbridge island
, Washington
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 6
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Camco 22484 Water Bandit - Lead Free by Camco
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08-09-2016, 10:22 AM
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#91
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1 Rivet Member
Currently Looking...
Bainbridge island
, Washington
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 6
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Use checklists, use checklists, use checklists!
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08-10-2016, 08:37 AM
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#92
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2 Rivet Member
2015 25' FB Flying Cloud
Carriere
, Mississippi
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 49
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My Checklist
Quote:
Originally Posted by rcsoar
Use checklists, use checklists, use checklists!
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Please heed RCSoar's recommendation.
Here is my checklist that I created while on this trip. While travelling along, anytime I open the camper door, I go through the checklist.
Inside
- Pump Off
- Lights Off
- Faucets fixed (with rubber bands)
- Curtains and vent closed
- Toilet emptied (water will splach out) and lid down
- Water heater Off
- A/C control Off
Outside
- Stairs Up
- Stabilizers Up
- Front Jack Up
- Power Cord stowed and Power connector cap down
- Water hose stowed and water cap installed
- Trailer connector secure
- Truck mirrors extended
- Truck in "Tow Mode" (Allison transmission)
When a propane tank is getting empty, I check for green light every time I stop.
Joel
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08-10-2016, 10:49 AM
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#93
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1 Rivet Member
Jewell
, Kansas
Join Date: Jul 2016
Posts: 15
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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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Gas buddy...works like a charm but we bought the least expensive diesel at Sam's Club. Mistake. Cheap is not always best. We were hunting fuel again entirely too soon.
The journey is the destination!
1978 7.9 meter Avion
5.9 Cummings Dodge
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08-11-2016, 05:43 AM
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#94
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2020 Globetrotter 25 FBT
2020 25' Globetrotter
Wildwood
, Missouri
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 2,577
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Prairie Wind
Gas buddy...works like a charm but we bought the least expensive diesel at Sam's Club. Mistake. Cheap is not always best. We were hunting fuel again entirely too soon.
The journey is the destination!
1978 7.9 meter Avion
5.9 Cummings Dodge
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I won't buy gas there anymore either. I have always heard all the gasoline comes out of the same few refineries, but I always get worse mileage with SAMs gas.. (Sorry, I know I'm off topic, but I couldn't help myself.)
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2020 25GT FBT
2012 Toyota Tundra Dbl Cab, 5.7 4x4
Previous AS trailers: (04) 19’ Bambi, and (11) FC 23FB
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08-14-2016, 05:52 PM
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#95
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2 Rivet Member
2015 25' FB Flying Cloud
Carriere
, Mississippi
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 49
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Home Again
We made it home safely; had a great time. The checklist is the way to go and looking for diesel at 1/2 tank is what I did after the first day. I will have to find a better route from Scranton,PA to Maine. Rough roads in New Hampshire going up and busy toll roads on the way back.
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08-15-2016, 05:42 AM
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#96
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2020 Globetrotter 25 FBT
2020 25' Globetrotter
Wildwood
, Missouri
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 2,577
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Glad the rest of your trip went well. Your pics of the NE have inspired my wife and I to head that way. One of these days. I've ridden a motorcycle up through Maine, NY, and VT, but was in a big hurry. I'll be taking my time and seeing the sights next time.
Thanks
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2020 25GT FBT
2012 Toyota Tundra Dbl Cab, 5.7 4x4
Previous AS trailers: (04) 19’ Bambi, and (11) FC 23FB
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08-16-2016, 02:12 PM
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#97
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3 Rivet Member
2016 27' Flying Cloud
McDonough
, Georgia
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 128
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Quote:
Originally Posted by pcskier
All the dump stations I've used have a rubber hose with no connector on the end, hanging from up high on a spring loaded connection, when you pull on the hose, water comes out, so you can rinse out the slinky, etc.
How is anyone actually finding it possible to use the tank flush since you need a hose with a threaded coupler on the end. In a campground with full hookups, sure, I get it, hook up and flush before leaving. But what if no full hookups and using the dump station on the way out?
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pcskier - We don't try to use the flush during a trip - we dump tanks normally as needed and also right before before heading home, then use the garden hose to use the black tank flush after we're home (by "we" I mean hubby).
It probably helps that our property has a big clear grassy field behind our house (drive right off driveway into the field) that we can drain onto, and there's little left to really clean out by then anyway - we do this after every trip, trailer is only couple months old & I've been adding soap etc. to black tank.
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08-19-2016, 07:55 AM
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#98
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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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Quote:
Originally Posted by pcskier
All the dump stations I've used have a rubber hose with no connector on the end, hanging from up high on a spring loaded connection, when you pull on the hose, water comes out, so you can rinse out the slinky, etc.
How is anyone actually finding it possible to use the tank flush since you need a hose with a threaded coupler on the end. In a campground with full hookups, sure, I get it, hook up and flush before leaving. But what if no full hookups and using the dump station on the way out?
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I use this when there is no thread on the water hose to flush the black tank:
https://www.amazon.com/Camco-22484-W.../dp/B000EDOSKG
I have to mention that last time I use it (2 weeks ago at Traverse City State Park) the water pressure caused the threaded end to pop off which resulted in me getting wet. The open end has not slipped off but I do grip it while while flushing my black tank.
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08-26-2016, 10:14 AM
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#99
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Rivet Master
2006 22' Interstate
Mont Vernon
, New Hampshire
Join Date: Nov 2003
Posts: 537
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Wondering if you made it to King Arthur Flour? It is one of my favorite stops - nice2 hour trip for us
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08-26-2016, 01:05 PM
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#100
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2 Rivet Member
2015 25' FB Flying Cloud
Carriere
, Mississippi
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 49
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King Arthur Flour Norwich,Vermont
Thanks for asking Bugsbunny, we stopped and had lunch going and coming back -and bought extra chocolate decadence too.
On the way up to NS
Skylight with wood art piece in center that resembles a bundle of wheat.
On the way back home
Jane's picture of beach rocks in Bay of Fundy. Very colorful rocks all around the Bay of Fundy.
Joel
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