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Forum: Upgrades and Modifications 04-10-2017, 06:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,554
Posted By Loneoak
We have one of those and really like it. The only...

We have one of those and really like it. The only problem is that the handle that you fold over in front of the door will rub on the lock in transit. We padded ours to keep it from damaging the lock.
Forum: On the Road! Travel and Roam 03-27-2017, 06:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,665
Posted By Loneoak
Further to this thread which I started in 2014,...

Further to this thread which I started in 2014, we are currently at Cherry Hill Park. This is an amazing campground! They have many amenities, probably the nicest laundry facilities I have ever seen,...
Forum: Basecamp Lounge 03-13-2017, 07:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,631
Posted By Loneoak
Re roadside assistance: We were not satisfied...

Re roadside assistance: We were not satisfied with their lack of assistance when we broke down in Ohio. They extended our membership six months for that. We had to solve our issues ourselves.
...
Forum: General RV Questions 03-07-2017, 05:06 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,755
Posted By Loneoak
We use Rhino also and have a special bumper...

We use Rhino also and have a special bumper mounted carrier. One thing - never use your regular fresh water hose to rinse the sewer hose if the dump station does not have one. We use one of those...
Forum: General RV Questions 02-28-2017, 03:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,096
Posted By Loneoak
Thanks for all the input, everyone! We have the...

Thanks for all the input, everyone! We have the flap, I found it on the ground, so we will tape it on for now and have it repaired when we get home from Florida.
Forum: General RV Questions 02-26-2017, 04:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,096
Posted By Loneoak
Stove vent flap

During a recent wind storm, the flap fell out of our stove vent. This is the part you latch closed on the outside when you are on the road.

How important is it that we get this fixed? If we just...
Forum: Camping and Recreation 02-13-2017, 07:35 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,527
Posted By Loneoak
When the kids were young we took them to Higley...

When the kids were young we took them to Higley Flow State Park a lot (south of Potsdam, not actually in the Adirondacks). We now go with our frown daughter and grandchildren. Beautiful park, lots...
Forum: General RV Questions 02-10-2017, 02:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,091
Posted By Loneoak
If you are anywhere near Tampa, Lazydays RV...

If you are anywhere near Tampa, Lazydays RV offers free courses on trailers and other subjects. We took a course last year and then arranged with the teacher for a one-on-one (actually a one-on-two)...
Forum: Basecamp Lounge 01-31-2017, 02:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,492
Posted By Loneoak
It's an interesting read, however. I read it over...

It's an interesting read, however. I read it over two days.
Forum: Upgrades and Modifications 01-31-2017, 12:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,157
Posted By Loneoak
So far so good! We have put a lot of miles on the...

So far so good! We have put a lot of miles on the trailer since putting them in, including a 10,000 mile trip to Alaska and back. We have also towed in all kinds of temperatures, and we use the...
Forum: Basecamp Lounge 01-31-2017, 12:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,492
Posted By Loneoak
RV Death Spiral?

Here is an interesting article:

https://rvdr-cdn3.appxtreme.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/RV-Industry-Death-Spiral-compilation.pdf

If you read it online (as opposed to downloading it), there...
Forum: Welcome to the Forum Family | Introductions! 01-31-2017, 12:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,697
Posted By Loneoak
We regularly get between 10 and 12 mpg (U.S....

We regularly get between 10 and 12 mpg (U.S. gallons) while towing. We get 13 - 17 mpg when not towing and city driving. We actually got over 19 mpg when we drove to south-east Ohio (not towing) and...
Forum: Welcome to the Forum Family | Introductions! 01-31-2017, 05:05 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,697
Posted By Loneoak
We are also in Central Florida, for the winter....

We are also in Central Florida, for the winter. We are Canadian snowbirds.

About your fuel consumption. Just what are the numbers? If you are close to your towing limit then that could adversely...
Forum: General RV Questions 01-27-2017, 02:11 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 10,284
Posted By Loneoak
An RV tech told us one time that you should...

An RV tech told us one time that you should always be running your truck when you put the slides in or out. We try to do that most of the time, but we ALWAYS run the truck (or have the trailer...
Forum: Upgrades and Modifications 01-23-2017, 04:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,157
Posted By Loneoak
That looks very nice! We applied peel and stick...

That looks very nice! We applied peel and stick back splash tiles with a somewhat similar design two years ago.
Forum: Camping and Recreation 01-22-2017, 07:42 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,775
Posted By Loneoak
It was Fishing Bridge where we stayed. You are...

It was Fishing Bridge where we stayed. You are bang on with the sardine analogy, but we were there for a week and wanted the services. We also do not like taking our chances on getting a site - we...
Forum: Camping and Recreation 01-22-2017, 04:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,775
Posted By Loneoak
If you plan to get a campsite inside Yellowstone...

If you plan to get a campsite inside Yellowstone Park, you need to reserve a.s.a.p. We reserved in November for a June site.
Forum: Basecamp Lounge 01-21-2017, 12:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,299
Posted By Loneoak
I posted a picture sideways once because no...

I posted a picture sideways once because no matter what I did, I would not go right side up. It was very frustrating! It was right side up on my computer.
Forum: Sunset Trail 01-19-2017, 03:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,727
Posted By Loneoak
I sent you a private message but I don't know if...

I sent you a private message but I don't know if it worked or not. Let me know if you got it or not.
Forum: Camping and Recreation 01-16-2017, 04:49 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,775
Posted By Loneoak
We spent a week in Yellowstone in 2012. We camped...

We spent a week in Yellowstone in 2012. We camped inside the park in our then 30' Jayco. It was very crowded in the campground (Fishing Bridge). The campground was obviously designed for smaller...
Forum: Welcome to the Forum Family | Introductions! 01-11-2017, 05:03 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,575
Posted By Loneoak
This trailer is a bit like ours. We only have one...

This trailer is a bit like ours. We only have one a/c unit. We find it does a fine job on the living area but not the bedroom. Kind of like the furnace in reverse - great job in the bathroom and ...
Forum: General RV Questions 12-31-2016, 07:46 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 12,960
Posted By Loneoak
We have had a total of three bearing failures on...

We have had a total of three bearing failures on our current trailer and two flat trailer tires, one on this rig in Alaska and one on our previous rig in Kentucky.

Before we left for Alaska, Hubby...
Forum: Basecamp Lounge 12-30-2016, 04:42 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,334
Posted By Loneoak
I saw that on the news last night. Another feat...

I saw that on the news last night. Another feat of engineering is the Arch in St. Louis. They have a movie under the Arch that tells the story of how they built it.
Forum: Buyers Guide | Purchase Topics 12-27-2016, 05:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,232
Posted By Loneoak
It seems to me that the units that are built now...

It seems to me that the units that are built now are not as good in quality as the older units. If your unit serves your needs and is in good repair, why change?

Our unit has been nothing but...
Forum: Basecamp Lounge 12-21-2016, 01:31 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,193
Posted By Loneoak
We're looking at low eighties for Christmas Day...

We're looking at low eighties for Christmas Day here in Florida!
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