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RE: Planning for the Grand Tetons
Do you want hookups?
If no hookups, then Gros Ventre CG. It's one of the NP campgrounds and because it has no hookups, it less crowded and less expensive. There is a river at edge of cg, but the lake is not right there. It's set pretty much between Jackson and the park (on south end, so further from Yellowstone). Everything is easy to drive to.
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retiredtraveler
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11/15/08 07:04am |
Family Camping
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RE: i'm outta here
So pulling a 36' TT will be more fuel efficient than pulling a PUP? Hmmm OK..... :)
Got that right! :h
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retiredtraveler
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11/15/08 06:57am |
Folding Trailers
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RE: Pictures with Santa
I was shopping at Walmart today ---- non-stop Christmas music over the PA........
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retiredtraveler
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11/12/08 06:26pm |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Ugh, cockroaches
Bette
My SIL has a serious problem with these nasty things. Does this stuff really work? She has tried everything to get rid of it. What part of the store do you find it in?
From a website (I've used this in Chicago) where we have roach pets...
Boric acid, used as an insecticide in powder form, works by abrading the cockroach’s cuticle, or shell, with its harsh particles. When its shell is damaged, the insect will dry out and ultimately die of dehydration. This is an effective method, but may be less useful in highly humid environments where it will take the cockroach longer to lose its moisture. Some people recommend making a paste by mixing boric acid powder, flour or sugar, and water; the starches make the mix more food-like and thus more attractive to the roach.
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retiredtraveler
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11/08/08 07:35am |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Small Car Regrets, or Buy The Size You Need
I'm in the 'two car crowd'. I purchased an SUV 3 years ago specifically to allow me to tow the new PUP I planned on purchasing for retirement and travel. But, we retained our little Ford Escort.
So, 99% of the time, the Ford is used --- it's the 'gofer' car, all errands, most local trips, etc. with its' 34 mpg.
But, I couldn't do the camping without the SUV.
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retiredtraveler
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11/08/08 07:30am |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Retirement
Am 58 and DW 56. Retired (fully) 1.5 years ago but DW is temping over the winter. I went through last winter without working, but will try for something over this winter (not much out there right now, however).
Planned to retire early since my early 20's.....
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retiredtraveler
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10/27/08 06:39am |
Around the Campfire
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RE: RV "Progression"
I guess this thread is for the 'rich folks'. I have my PUP and if it ever gets traded up, it sure won't be in the next 5 years or so.
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retiredtraveler
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10/27/08 06:34am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Downsizing
.... And without a bathroom we had to walk or drive to the bath house.......
Yeah, it's that bathroom thing. We've only upgraded from tent to PUP, so haven't had the luxurious amenities of a TT. But, we've considered getting the smallest hybrid TT out there simply because of having an inside bathroom. Everything else with PUP is ok even though it requires set-up.
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retiredtraveler
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10/27/08 06:26am |
Folding Trailers
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RE: First Year Retirees , Staying Home , How About You?
Naw --- got bored. Last year was first year I did not work at all. I'm good for about 8 months, but the 4 months of 'real' winter got old. I don't mind snow, just can't occupy myself gainfully through the winter months.
I realized this after I found I was taking too much interest in Judge Judy and Cheaters. :R
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retiredtraveler
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10/24/08 05:55pm |
RV Lifestyle
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RE: Bread Machine?
I use machine and scratch (well, I have one of those big mixers with a dough hook to do the kneading so it's not quite scratch).
I don't want to push any given model. Your concern is that if you like 'heavier' breads with whole wheat, seeds, or additives, you want a heavy duty motor. The older machines had some issues, didn't always bake evenly, etc. Newer ones are much improved --- it's "old technology" now.
Take a look at this:
www.breadinfo.com/machinecompare.shtml
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retiredtraveler
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10/19/08 05:28pm |
Around the Campfire
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RE: First Folding Trailer- Features
We purchased a Jayco 1206. One think I wish I could do with our is open the door with the top down. It has to be raised an inch or so to open the door.
I have the 1206 with slide out. But, I have the shower/casette option on it. I can open the door with the top down. Perhaps you can play with the latch(?). The only problem with opening the door is that the awning hangs down and I have to pull up on that a bit to clear the door. Otherwise, no problem.
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retiredtraveler
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10/15/08 05:21pm |
Folding Trailers
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RE: First Folding Trailer- Features
You've had some really good responses. I'll take a slightly different twist. This question has come up before along with the question: "...If I had to do it over again, what would I change...." and that sort of thing.
Others on the forum have read these postings in the past and can confirm my memory. As I recall, the biggest items were:
--- to get the largest camper you could afford and tow --- everyone
would like the extra room
--- front storage (as pointed out, adds weight but a great
convenience)
--- porta potty or cassette toilet
--- larger fridge (may not be an option except the larger units tend
to have largers fridges
--- IF you're going to dry camp, a shower of some type although you
can get a shower tent and use outdoor shower or separate unit
--- slide out dinette. I have this and it increases room in the PUP
exponentially. Again, a 'weight hog'.
Other items included features that you can choose upfront such as dinettes. Some people stated they wish they had a 2nd dinette to put the kids at. Others stated they never used the 2nd dinette and should have purchased the model with one. Can't answer that for you.
The best advice I can give is to go around and sit in units for 10 minutes at a time and envision yourself sitting around with whomever you camp with (wife, kids, significant others, pets) on a rainy day....
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retiredtraveler
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10/15/08 05:17pm |
Folding Trailers
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RE: Water in the Campgrounds
A 'regular' filter, like a Brita, will not filter bacteria. It simply removes unpleasant taste to varying degrees.
We've never had a problem with water and camping for 30 years.
As others have posted, be sure your own rig has been sanitized. You're more likely to grown your own bacteria in your own water tank then pick it up at a campground. Need to chlorinate your holding tank and fixtures at beginning of every season.
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retiredtraveler
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10/10/08 01:52pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Movies: Feast or Famine
Never go to movies. Use Netflix and watch films as often as I like.....
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retiredtraveler
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10/10/08 01:21pm |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Starting out
You may want to contact moderator and have your question moved to "Full Time Rving" forum. I have seen a lot of postings over the years about the "do's and don'ts" of full-timing, people who love it, people who after a year or two of it are sorry they sold their home, etc.
You'll get a lot of 'been there, done that' info on that forum...
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retiredtraveler
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10/09/08 06:42am |
Beginning RVing
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RE: where to find a pantry for a pop up
Lot of options here. We went for one of those sterlite containers with drawers. We have the 3-drawer container (it's all plastic). We put that on the far side of the dinette table and keep all the tableware, cookware, most used food items (such as coffee and pancake mix) in it.
It is stored in PUP (on side) when traveling.
We didn't want to drill into PUP and wanted something substantial to hold a fair amount of weight, so we went with this option. They sell these at all big box stores and places where other plastic bins are sold.
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retiredtraveler
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10/09/08 06:32am |
Folding Trailers
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RE: Doom and Gloom!
Well, where are the sceptics now?
Call me a sceptic if you like but I believe if you open your eyes the economy is just fine.
Dow Jones is not the economy.
True, Dow is not the economy. But banks ARE failing, unemployment IS rising (monthly, jobs are lost since beginning of year), European economies are taking a hit, ever increasing numbers of people are working only part time and often at jobs paying less than their previous one(but not unemployed, so not counted in figures), gasoline is up, food is up (way beyond historical inflation), we have a huge debt beyond anything in history, trillions of dollars in MBS's that still cannot be valued, etc.
This is fine?
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retiredtraveler
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10/05/08 12:55pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: brake lights
Not sure what kind of tailights you have, but I had this popular version on my PopUp.
I'm glad you posted that! My year-old Jayco looked EXACTLY as yours. The bulb connector was corroded, almost from day 1 as I experienced problems the first year I had the pup (problems as the turn signal not working at times and I would have to 'jiggle it' to get it to work).
I never thought to pull the bulb as I never thought it would corrode on a new unit --- it did. I'll take a look at your fix.
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retiredtraveler
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10/05/08 12:40pm |
Folding Trailers
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RE: Mortgage interest cutting programs
Nope. Just paid extra on the mortgage every month (contract allowed for early payoff) and paid off mortgage 5 years early and probably saved $40000 in interest.
You don't need a 'special' program.
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retiredtraveler
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09/30/08 05:30pm |
Around the Campfire
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RE: weighted awning anchors
Fine if it worked for you. If you're not aware, they make stakes for sand that you'd have to get at a place that sells tents.
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retiredtraveler
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09/29/08 01:14pm |
Folding Trailers
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