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01-02-2013, 09:46 PM
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#861
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Rivet Master
2005 25' Safari
Salem
, Oregon
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 8,378
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Originally Posted by Ag&Au
Is this a California thing?
I do it here and in Seattle, when convenient. I have done it California also. It was on I-215. As far as I'm concerned, I'm a vehicle with two or more passengers.
Ken
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Hi, Ken. Trucks and vehicles with trailers are supposed to drive in the two right lanes except where permitted. I follow the trucks and truck signs.
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Bob 2005 Safari 25-B
"Le Petit Chateau Argent" Small Silver Castle
2000 Navigator / 2014 F-150 Eco-Boost / Equal-i-zer / P-3
YAMAHA 2400 / AIR #12144
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01-02-2013, 09:50 PM
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#862
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Rivet Master
2005 25' Safari
Salem
, Oregon
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 8,378
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FreshAir
Most likely you can get away with towing in the commute lane.... IF you aren't too slow at 55mph. Any faster you will be exceeding the 55 mph car with trailer speed limit. It's win/lose.....most likely you lose.
Neil
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Hi, yes; This could also be a problem in many ways. Doing 55 MPH in the carpool lane, you could get a ticket for not going with flow of traffic and speeding. Also for not being in lanes for trucks and vehicles with trailers.
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Bob 2005 Safari 25-B
"Le Petit Chateau Argent" Small Silver Castle
2000 Navigator / 2014 F-150 Eco-Boost / Equal-i-zer / P-3
YAMAHA 2400 / AIR #12144
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01-02-2013, 10:00 PM
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#863
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Rivet Master
2005 25' Safari
Salem
, Oregon
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 8,378
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CrawfordGene
Every time I go through an urban area with those Lexus lanes the signs are so cryptic I am scared by them. People seem to have magic boxes that pay the tolls that may not apply to us. Being a rural rube, I don't understand that big city stuff and am afraid of going to jail for something. Lately I see that I must stay in the right or right center lane with a trailer, but I see big trucks passing in the next lane over all the time.
California must use numbers with different values since the 55 limit for trailers seems to mean 62 or 63. I just follow a tractor/trailer.
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Hi, Gene; I usually go with the big rigs and sometimes even pass them. Following the trucks we go about 60 to 65 MPH. My Lincoln has been known for passing almost everything in the two right lanes while going up steep grades; Don't let anyone know about this because half ton gas tow vehicles are supposed to be gutless. Going with the flow of traffic [secret law] we sometimes go 80 MPH. [this is without our trailer] We also have Express Lanes where you have a transponder in your vehicle and get a monthly bill according to your use. The Express Lane charge changes according to the traffic; more traffic, the price goes up. I don't have or want one of those.
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Bob 2005 Safari 25-B
"Le Petit Chateau Argent" Small Silver Castle
2000 Navigator / 2014 F-150 Eco-Boost / Equal-i-zer / P-3
YAMAHA 2400 / AIR #12144
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01-03-2013, 12:17 AM
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#864
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Rivet Master
2009 27' FB International
Los Angeles
, California
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 731
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ROBERTSUNRUS
Hi, Gene; I usually go with the big rigs and sometimes even pass them. Following the trucks we go about 60 to 65 MPH. My Lincoln has been known for passing almost everything in the two right lanes while going up steep grades; Don't let anyone know about this because half ton gas tow vehicles are supposed to be gutless. Going with the flow of traffic [secret law] we sometimes go 80 MPH. [this is without our trailer] We also have Express Lanes where you have a transponder in your vehicle and get a monthly bill according to your use. The Express Lane charge changes according to the traffic; more traffic, the price goes up. I don't have or want one of those.
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With the new Express lanes on CA 110 in LA you need a transponder to use the carpool lane(s). If you have the transponder and 2 or more people in the car it is free (without the transponder you are subject to getting a hefty fine $$$$$), if there is only one in the car you can still use the carpool lane but are charged a fee. Just another way for the city to generate additional revenue streams in roads built with taxpayer dollars.
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Scott, Becky & Heidi (our standard poodle and travel companion)
WBCCI #1215
Air #54601
Remember... No matter where you go, there you are...
2009 27FB International Ocean Breeze
2010 Toyota Tundra CrewMax, 5.7L V8, 4x4
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01-03-2013, 01:29 AM
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#865
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Rivet Master
2005 25' Safari
Salem
, Oregon
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 8,378
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Scott J-24
With the new Express lanes on CA 110 in LA you need a transponder to use the carpool lane(s). If you have the transponder and 2 or more people in the car it is free (without the transponder you are subject to getting a hefty fine $$$$$), if there is only one in the car you can still use the carpool lane but are charged a fee. Just another way for the city to generate additional revenue streams in roads built with taxpayer dollars.
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Hi, Scott. Before I reprogrammed Georgette to not direct me onto the toll roads and carpool lanes, she sent me onto this freeway, on a car pool only entrance. I was coming home from the LA Auto show. It was hard to understand how it worked so I sneaked out of that lane before I hit the barriers that locked you in. I later found out that the fines didn't start until about two days after I was Shanghaied into that lane.
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Bob 2005 Safari 25-B
"Le Petit Chateau Argent" Small Silver Castle
2000 Navigator / 2014 F-150 Eco-Boost / Equal-i-zer / P-3
YAMAHA 2400 / AIR #12144
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01-03-2013, 09:02 AM
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#866
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Moderator Emeritus
1964 26' Overlander
1978 Argosy Minuet 6.0 Metre
Anna
, Illinois
Join Date: Sep 2002
Posts: 5,720
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Bob & Lee's random trip.
I found a good way to frustrate Ms. Mystery (my GPS). Two years ago, I was returning home from Ohio and was on a US highway in Indiana that was being upgraded to four-lane divided. The new road was approximately 800 yards from the original road bed . . . and Ms. Mystery couldn't figure out why I insisted upon driving on an "Unmarked/Unknown" road. Ms. Mystery recalculated about once every five minutes. . . . .This went on for 24 miles until we were re-routed onto the original road.
Kevin
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WBCCI (Lifetime Member)/VAC #7864
AIR #827
1964 Overlander International
1978 Argosy Minuet 6.0 Metre
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05-26-2013, 11:14 PM
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#867
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Rivet Master
2005 25' Safari
Salem
, Oregon
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 8,378
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I know, I asked you this question before.
Hi, due to the extreme cost of motor vehicle fuel in California, we are taking another trip without our Airstream. Just kidding, sort-of. We are soon to be floating from country to country on another Cruise Ship. This will be our cruise number two. And since this, not a random trip, and will be without our trailer, the question is: Do you want to read and see pictures of cruise number two?
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Bob 2005 Safari 25-B
"Le Petit Chateau Argent" Small Silver Castle
2000 Navigator / 2014 F-150 Eco-Boost / Equal-i-zer / P-3
YAMAHA 2400 / AIR #12144
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05-26-2013, 11:23 PM
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#868
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Rivet Master
1966 24' Tradewind
Placerville
, California
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 3,328
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You CAN'T leave Boo Boo!
Neil
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FreshAir #12407
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Kirk Creek, Big Sur, Ca. coast.
1966 Trade Wind
1971 Buick Centurion convertible
455 cid
1969 Oldsmobile Ninety Eight
455 cid
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05-27-2013, 12:03 AM
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#869
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Rivet Master
2007 23' Safari SE
San Diego
, California
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 1,495
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ROBERTSUNRUS
Hi, due to the extreme cost of motor vehicle fuel in California, we are taking another trip without our Airstream. Just kidding, sort-of. We are soon to be floating from country to country on another Cruise Ship. This will be our cruise number two. And since this, not a random trip, and will be without our trailer, the question is: Do you want to read and see pictures of cruise number two?
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Well, perhaps it's not exactly random, but it is a trip, Bob, and I, for one, would love to read and see pictures of your cruise number two!
BTW, thanks for the previous threads and posts that you have made here!
-- Bill
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05-27-2013, 10:16 AM
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#870
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Ready-to-Travel
2012 30' International
Walkerton
, Virginia
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 3,168
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I seem always to be in need of a trip fix.
Pat
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Somebody, please, point me to the road.
AIR 3987
TAC VA-2
WBCCI 4596
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05-27-2013, 10:27 AM
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#871
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4 Rivet Member
2005 28' Safari
saline
, Michigan
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 410
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Where are you going Bob?
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05-28-2013, 11:56 PM
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#872
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Rivet Master
2005 25' Safari
Salem
, Oregon
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 8,378
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FreshAir
You CAN'T leave Boo Boo!
Neil
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Hi, yes Neil, we have to leave Boo-Boo at home. We have a relative who will be living in our house and taking care of Boo-Boo so he will be in his own surroundings. And hopefully not lonely.
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Bob 2005 Safari 25-B
"Le Petit Chateau Argent" Small Silver Castle
2000 Navigator / 2014 F-150 Eco-Boost / Equal-i-zer / P-3
YAMAHA 2400 / AIR #12144
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05-29-2013, 12:01 AM
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#873
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Rivet Master
2005 25' Safari
Salem
, Oregon
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 8,378
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SilverGate
Well, perhaps it's not exactly random, but it is a trip, Bob, and I, for one, would love to read and see pictures of your cruise number two!
BTW, thanks for the previous threads and posts that you have made here!
-- Bill
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Hi, Thank You. I will do my best to make you feel like you are with us on this trip. Last time, we were unable to have WIFI and I had to do my report after we got home. I'm hoping that we get WIFI this time. If I'm silent for about two weeks, then you will know why.
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Bob 2005 Safari 25-B
"Le Petit Chateau Argent" Small Silver Castle
2000 Navigator / 2014 F-150 Eco-Boost / Equal-i-zer / P-3
YAMAHA 2400 / AIR #12144
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05-29-2013, 12:03 AM
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#874
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Rivet Master
2005 25' Safari
Salem
, Oregon
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 8,378
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Quote:
Originally Posted by pmclemore
I seem always to be in need of a trip fix.
Pat
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Hi, I hope this trip/fix works for you.
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Bob 2005 Safari 25-B
"Le Petit Chateau Argent" Small Silver Castle
2000 Navigator / 2014 F-150 Eco-Boost / Equal-i-zer / P-3
YAMAHA 2400 / AIR #12144
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05-29-2013, 12:05 AM
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#875
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Rivet Master
2005 25' Safari
Salem
, Oregon
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 8,378
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kosm1o
Where are you going Bob?
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Hi, I don't want to get too far ahead of myself, so I'll just say that we will start somewhere in Denmark. [actually we will start at LAX]
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Bob 2005 Safari 25-B
"Le Petit Chateau Argent" Small Silver Castle
2000 Navigator / 2014 F-150 Eco-Boost / Equal-i-zer / P-3
YAMAHA 2400 / AIR #12144
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05-29-2013, 12:55 AM
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#876
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4 Rivet Member
1997 25' Safari
Yakima
, Washington
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 424
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All of us who have been following you throughout the whole of the life of this thread can't stop now. We would love to follow along. Thanks for taking the time to include us and for all the photos you post. Enjoy
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Dennis
1997 25' Safari
2012 Chevy Silverado HD 2500
Duramax/Allison
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05-29-2013, 04:14 AM
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#877
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4 Rivet Member
2005 28' Safari
saline
, Michigan
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 410
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Patti (my wife) and I are planning a cruise in 2014 on Princess that begins in Copenhagen as well and stops in various northern european cities. So you really will have our attention, Bob.
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05-29-2013, 07:21 AM
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#878
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Master of Universe
2008 25' Safari FB SE
Grand Junction
, Colorado
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 12,711
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Take us to Europe Bob. Will this be a river cruise perhaps?
Gene
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The Airstream is sold; a 2016 Nash 24M replaced it.
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05-29-2013, 08:53 AM
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#879
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Rivet Master
1966 24' Tradewind
Placerville
, California
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 3,328
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I wonder if ever a cruise company can create deck space to place Airstreams for alternative 'cabins'.
Neil
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Neil and Lynn Holman
FreshAir #12407
Avatar;
Kirk Creek, Big Sur, Ca. coast.
1966 Trade Wind
1971 Buick Centurion convertible
455 cid
1969 Oldsmobile Ninety Eight
455 cid
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05-29-2013, 10:43 PM
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#880
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Rivet Master
2005 25' Safari
Salem
, Oregon
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 8,378
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dirigible25
All of us who have been following you throughout the whole of the life of this thread can't stop now. We would love to follow along. Thanks for taking the time to include us and for all the photos you post. Enjoy
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Hi, dirigible25; Glad to have you with us.
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Bob 2005 Safari 25-B
"Le Petit Chateau Argent" Small Silver Castle
2000 Navigator / 2014 F-150 Eco-Boost / Equal-i-zer / P-3
YAMAHA 2400 / AIR #12144
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