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Forum: Boondocking 01-27-2023, 01:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,576
Posted By Natomb
The dry campgrounds in Big Bend National Park...

The dry campgrounds in Big Bend National Park near Rio Grande Village Campground are large sites with trees but do require a reservation. Stayed in Village Canpground for hookups and regretted it. It...
Forum: Photography 11-28-2022, 07:51 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 10,878
Posted By Natomb
Hi Ho Silver Away!

Photo taken in Twin Arrows Casino parking lot in AZ.
Forum: Photography 11-04-2022, 08:23 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 10,878
Posted By Natomb
Chatfield State Park

Stayed in group sites for CO Airstream rally. Weather went from sunny to stormy in a flash.
Forum: On The Road... 08-14-2021, 04:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,489
Posted By Natomb
Try freecampsites.net. Gives you free sites as...

Try freecampsites.net. Gives you free sites as well as others after you type in a location.
Forum: On The Road... 08-10-2021, 07:07 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,697
Posted By Natomb
If you can’t get into Point of Rocks RV Resort,...

If you can’t get into Point of Rocks RV Resort, I’d try Lynx Lake Campground on the south end of Prescott. It’s run by the forest service. Also, if you can’t get into Dead Horse State Park in...
Forum: Boondocking 07-19-2021, 04:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,290
Posted By Natomb
National Forest Campgrounds

Just got back from Colorado Just Camping event in Durango. On the way home, we found open first come first serve sites at Lake Isabel near Rye, CO in San Isabel National Forest for the weekend. Got...
Forum: On The Road... 02-17-2021, 09:44 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 15,950
Posted By Natomb
We just traveled from Idaho Falls through Central...

We just traveled from Idaho Falls through Central Idaho up to Missoula and Glacier this past July. You will need reservations for private campgrounds , for sure, and there aren’t many private...
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 02-09-2021, 10:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,176
Posted By Natomb
Great fishing at Flaming Gorge Reservoir....

Great fishing at Flaming Gorge Reservoir. Steamboat Lake and Pearl Lake NW of Steamboat Springs for fishing, hiking, and kayaking. Scenic and private dry camping amidst boulder outcroppings at...
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 02-07-2021, 09:52 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 23,188
Posted By Natomb
Lights or Damage

I agree that some folks overdo the decorative light shows. But having spent some time at Catalina S P and Lost Dutchman SP in AZ, we’ve found that a light beneath the truck hood, and an LED lantern...
Forum: 2016 - Current International 02-06-2021, 11:18 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,328
Posted By Natomb
Stabilizer Tool Substitute

We have a Reese hitch and lost our stabilizer tool. We bought plastic pvc pipe as well as metal pipe in a one inch diameter size at our local hardware store. Both have worked well.
Forum: Boondocking 01-31-2021, 09:53 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 19,637
Posted By Natomb
Home Away From Home

Like others, used to take firearm, but left at home now. Some folks take a recording of a barking dog. Don’t forget to take a good hitch lock like The Vault. You don’t want to come back from an...
Forum: On The Road... 01-10-2021, 04:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,460
Posted By Natomb
Good Sam to the rescue

Our truck lost its transmission in the middle of Idaho. We had Good Sam roadside assistance. They towed our truck on a flatbed with our trailer towed behind to the closest dealer in Salmon, Idaho....
Forum: Stella's Kitchen 01-10-2021, 04:02 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 12,539
Posted By Natomb
Small space foods for a family

Unless you eat a lot of hard boiled eggs, don’t take them. Take 16 oz cartons of liquid eggs instead. Freeze gallons or half gallons of milk to use in cooler as ice and use as they thaw or pack shelf...
Forum: On The Road... 06-13-2019, 10:53 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,487
Posted By Natomb
Santa Fe Rally

If you are a WBCCI member going through Santa Fe at the right time, the Colorado unit is having a rally at Santa Fe Skies RV Park from September 12-15. Go to Colorado Airstream Club to sign up if...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 04-22-2019, 07:15 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,499
Posted By Natomb
Outside Dining

One of the most valuable items that we bought at Camping World, and use regularly, is a pair of black rubber picnic table bungees for about $7.00. They fit even the thickest picnic tables that you...
Forum: On The Road... 04-21-2019, 07:32 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,247
Posted By Natomb
Fire Pit For Home and Road

We live in the Rocky Mountain region. Fire bans are a fairly regular occurrence. Got tired of hauling firewood to places where we couldn’t, or didn’t, burn it. We’ve used a propane fire pit for the...
Forum: On The Road... 02-10-2019, 10:38 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,221
Posted By Natomb
Site Selection

First, find state parks that you’d like to visit that have availability. Once you have decided on a state park that has open sites, I have found it helpful to go to campsite photos.com to see pics...
Forum: On The Road... 01-26-2019, 09:44 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,504
Posted By Natomb
Plates

My brother-in-law bought an Airstream in Colorado and put his previous yraiker’s plates on it to drive back to AZ. No problems. You could use Lance plates to get to PA and then take plates back to...
Forum: On The Road... 01-16-2019, 11:58 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,975
Posted By Natomb
Middle to western AZ

Lake Pleasant Regional Park northwest of Phoenix has great desert lakeside views and wild burros. Buckskin Mountain State Park along the Colorado River near Parker beats Quartzite in my opinion.
Forum: 2009-2015 Flying Cloud 12-07-2018, 03:59 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,094
Posted By Natomb
Pots and Pans

We put our larger skillets and grill accessories in the oven with shelf liner padding them. They don’t seem to move much during travel. Our smaller pots go in the overhead bin over the stove. Coffee...
Forum: Full-Timing, Winter Living & Workamping 11-09-2018, 07:45 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 21,595
Posted By Natomb
Have Comcast in your area?

If you have Comcast account or it’s in your area, Comcast Xfinity Mobile uses Verizon cell towers, so it’s essentially the Verizon network at lower cost. $20 per line for unlimited everything....
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 08-15-2018, 11:20 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,697
Posted By Natomb
Colorado Possibilities

You could try Windish in Denver and Longmont, CO. Also Timeless Travel Trailers in Wheatridge, CO. They repair Airstream. You could give our Fort Collins Go to maintenance and repair guy, Luke...
Forum: Our Community 07-10-2018, 07:58 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,476
Posted By Natomb
Under cap storage

Husband built a shelf in back of truck under cap that extends to back and across two thirds of width with two by fours and plywood. Left one third of width for taller items. We use concrete mixing...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 06-28-2018, 08:33 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,554
Posted By Natomb
Light weight and easy

Buy a couple of outdoor patio chair covers or a patio table cover. Because they’re made of fairly durable material and drape down the sides, you should be able to put folded chairs under them and...
Forum: General Repair Forum 06-23-2018, 07:50 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,521
Posted By Natomb
Quick service!

Our Airstream was sideswiped two years ago. The damage extended from one end to other on street side. Estimate from Timeless Travel Trailers in Wheatridge was same as Jackson Center, so we went to...
Forum: On The Road... 02-12-2018, 03:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,763
Posted By Natomb
Albuquerque To Do List

In addition to Old Town, Balloon Museum, and Sandia Casino, I’d recommend the Albuquerque Zoo. It’s unbelievable how close you get to the animals. Church Street Cafe in Old Town has great Mexican...
Forum: On The Road... 01-29-2018, 04:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,344
Posted By Natomb
Great fishing near Mueller SP

We camp at Mueller every summer. Eleven Mile Reservoir for lake fishing, Eleven Mile Canyon and South Platte river for river fishing. The Dream Stream is a blue ribbon stretch of river in the same...
Forum: On The Road... 01-16-2018, 04:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,450
Posted By Natomb
Head west to Joshua Tree N P if it’s still open...

Head west to Joshua Tree N P if it’s still open on Friday. Lots to see and do in park. Cottonwood Springs campground at southern end of park has large pull throughs, but it’s dry camping. Palm...
Forum: Boondocking 01-02-2018, 04:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,518
Posted By Natomb
Tucson Boondocking

Our favorite free boobdocking location is at Casino del Sol On West Ajo Hwy west of town. Nice trees and Valencia Rd is on a direct route in to the Gem Show if you take the arterial roads and don’t...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 06-20-2017, 08:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,974
Posted By Natomb
Been there, done that

Last year we took a trip to AZ in our Chevy 2500HD (gas) and noticed a circular crack in the passenger side Rock Tamer. Took another trip back east with crack duct taped and before long the hole...
Forum: Exterior Restoration Forum 05-22-2017, 07:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,281
Posted By Natomb
Estimates and repair

We also sent photos to JC after our Airstream was sideswiped. They gave us an estimate that matched one from Timeless Travel Trailers ( which has three locations). TTT in Denver repaired ours in a...
Forum: On The Road... 05-13-2017, 07:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,190
Posted By Natomb
Best Driving Roads

I recommend a book called "The Best Scenic Drives in America". It divides the US into 5 regions and includes 75 National Scenic Byways and 21 All American Roads. It provides maps of the roads plus...
Forum: On The Road... 04-12-2017, 09:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,733
Posted By Natomb
Trailer Length?

When we drove by Crater Lake last year, there was a sign posted at the south entrance that said No Vehicles Longer Than 20 Feet, so we didn't stop. Not sure about north entrance.
Forum: On The Road... 01-17-2017, 11:51 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,353
Posted By Natomb
Just went through on 1/14/17

We left Fort Collins CO on the 14th headed to SF, Albuquerque, Carlsbad and eventually Tucson. Love the Cowgirl Cafe in Santa Fe. Best camping of two places was Trailer Ranch. Stayed at the new Route...
Forum: On The Road... 01-04-2017, 08:05 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,206
Posted By Natomb
Colorado River Country

We were in Az last year in Feb and March. Besides Desd Horse SP in Cottonwood, we loved Buckskin SP and Island Park SP (2-3 miles apart) between Lake Havasu City and Parker right on the Colorado...
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 10-03-2016, 08:37 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 742
Posted By Natomb
Looking For 2004 Safari SS Cushions

Hi All
We had a major water leak from our skylight which badly stained one set of dinette cushions. To top it off, the blue stripe bled into the cream stripe. Is there anyone out there who bought or...
Forum: General Repair Forum 09-16-2016, 08:10 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,675
Posted By Natomb
We Feel Your Pain

We were hit last year on Hwy 285 going into Denver. Old Winnebago towing a trailered boat tried to pass us when two lanes narrowed to one. Sideswiped same area of trailer plus took our truck mirror...
Forum: Floor Finishes 09-04-2016, 03:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,255
Posted By Natomb
Home remedy

As another respondent replied, mayonnaise left on for a period of hours usually works. Try a small test area if you are worried about doing more harm.
Forum: Full-Timing, Winter Living & Workamping 08-29-2016, 10:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,484
Posted By Natomb
Follow Up to Unwanted Visitors

Thanks, all! Went to Urgent Care and turns out the bites were from chiggers. Eliment cream for killing the imbedded chiggers under the skin. Washed everything washable and sprayed with Rid as per...
Forum: Full-Timing, Winter Living & Workamping 08-28-2016, 02:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,484
Posted By Natomb
Unwanted visitors

Not sure if this is the right thread but has anyone picked up bed bugs while camping? Spent several nights along Mississippi River and in WI and MI state parks. Not sure if dog brought them in or one...
Forum: 2009-2015 Flying Cloud 07-10-2016, 06:39 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,781
Posted By Natomb
Bed Bath and Beyond sells a stainless steel...

Bed Bath and Beyond sells a stainless steel hanging paper towel holder. Goes over cabinet door. Roll doesn't slide off during travel, though you do have to tie a cord or bungee around roll to keep...
Forum: 2009-2015 Flying Cloud 07-10-2016, 06:31 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,781
Posted By Natomb
Stainless Steel Paper Towel Holder

I bought a stainless steel paper towel holder that hangs over the cabinet door. The paper towel roll slides right on and doesn't slide off during travel. You do have to tie a cord around roll to keep...
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 06-13-2016, 03:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,126
Posted By Natomb
Out of Doors Mart as recommended by Jackson...

Out of Doors Mart as recommended by Jackson Center.
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 06-13-2016, 03:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,126
Posted By Natomb
Handles

Try Out of Doors Mart online. They sell AS parts. I was told to contact them for hard to find parts by Jackson Center.
Forum: Insurance & Claims 04-30-2016, 07:15 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 33,005
Posted By Natomb
AS Insurance

Our 25' AS Safari SS was sideswiped on the highway last year. $15,000 in damage. Progressive let us choose the repair company (Timeless Travel Trailers) and didn't raise our rates. (BTW- Good Sam...
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