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07-27-2004, 02:12 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
1975 27' Overlander
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 27
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Any "last minute" advice on the big trip?
Well, we are less than 2 weeks away from the departure date, we are going from eastern ontario to central alberta, with the trailer, the van, and a 3 and 5 yr old......
The reno on the trailer is nearly done....*whew*.....last year when we got it, we cleaned it and went for a week (on a drive-and-park trip)....all that worked were the lights and the brand new toilet......haha...at least our priorities were straight!!!
Soooo, I know that I should have repair bits and goodies and tools for every system in the unit, and first aid stuff for the inhabitants......and maps....
Can you name 5 things I may have forgotten to add to my list???
thanks!
Wolf (and the pack, hahaha)
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07-27-2004, 02:31 PM
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Rivet Master 
2001 34' Limited S/O
Moyock
, North Carolina
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 1,010
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Take along a fishing rod and a camera and of course a jug of CC. Enjoy the trip and stop often. Getting there is half the fun.
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Past Region 3 President
Past President Tidewater Unit 111
Rick Bell in "Silverbell"
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07-27-2004, 02:32 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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Bug spray,
Fire Extinguisher
Cork Screw
Extra Towels
Cell phone charger(cause you might need it for emergencies, not work!)
JOhn
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07-27-2004, 03:01 PM
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GStephens
1982 31' Limited
1953 25' Cruiser
Hamilton
, Texas
Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 563
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Go to the following link for a whole list of checklists of things you might want to take: http://www.geocities.com/blueskywhiteclouds/
GStephens
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07-27-2004, 03:05 PM
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Retired.
Currently Looking...
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 21,276
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Originally Posted by Wolf
Well, we are less than 2 weeks away from the departure date, we are going from eastern ontario to central alberta, with the trailer, the van, and a 3 and 5 yr old......
The reno on the trailer is nearly done....*whew*.....last year when we got it, we cleaned it and went for a week (on a drive-and-park trip)....all that worked were the lights and the brand new toilet......haha...at least our priorities were straight!!!
Soooo, I know that I should have repair bits and goodies and tools for every system in the unit, and first aid stuff for the inhabitants......and maps....
Can you name 5 things I may have forgotten to add to my list???
thanks!
Wolf (and the pack, hahaha)
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1 Spare Tire
2 Lug wrench
3 extra slinky
4 rubber gloves for slinky
5 30a to 15a adapter.
Terry
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Terry
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07-27-2004, 04:57 PM
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Rivet Master
2019 25' Flying Cloud
Airstream - Other
Airstream - Other
North Central Texas
, USA
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 1,003
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Friends of our's convinced me to buy a 50amp to 30amp pigtail adapter last year. For the $12.- I figured what-the-heck even if it's never used. Last month the 30a outlet at a site we were in was not working. WORTH EVERY PENNY TO HAVE THE ADAPTER!!!
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07-27-2004, 06:52 PM
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Retired Moderator
1992 29' Excella
madison
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Join Date: Aug 2002
Posts: 4,644
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smoke detector and a propane detector.
working fire extinguisher is essential.
spare keys help too! have a good trip!
john
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07-27-2004, 08:19 PM
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Rivet Master
2001 34' Limited S/O
Moyock
, North Carolina
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 1,010
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An extra 30 amp pigtail can come in handy. I burned up an plug because of a bad electrical box and had to replace it. I now use the 50 amp if they have it, it seems like they haven't been used as much and are in better shape.
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Keep the shiny side up.
WBCCI # 348
Past Region 3 President
Past President Tidewater Unit 111
Rick Bell in "Silverbell"
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07-27-2004, 11:34 PM
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Rivet Master
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 790
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All the above and ear plugs (ear defenders) for the long road trips. You will feel less worn out when you get to your destination.
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07-28-2004, 12:11 AM
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2 Rivet Member
Join Date: Jun 2004
Posts: 27
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napkins
different clothes in case the weather changes
tape
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07-28-2004, 01:46 AM
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3 Rivet Member 
Join Date: Jun 2004
Posts: 168
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1. toys/games for kids
2. 1 bottle merlot
3. 1 bottle cabernet
4. 1 bottle zin
5. 1 bottle shiraz
...might as well use that corkscrew!
Good Luck and Best Wishes for a safe trip!
Barb
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