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RE: Looking@ Bigfoot camper
I did make an offer, the owner does not seem to be in a "must sell" type of position, so it limits negotiating room.
That's a big issue with used campers or any RV's for that matter. Are they clean and have they been looked after?
I remember looking at used TC's many years ago. There were many very dirty, disgusting units out there that people are trying to pawn off on someone else. The owners figure that there is nothing wrong with them, but I guess they are used to living like that.
Then, usually when you find the right one that has been looked after, it is priced accordingly.
There were some units that I wouldn't let my neighbours dog sleep in...:E
JMO
Bragg Creek, that unit would probably make one month's mortgage payment for the seller...:D
BTW, we used to own a Bigfoot 1500 series, shortbox, mid 90's, sold it for just about what we paid originally, five years later and had bidding wars over it .
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Snowy Bird
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12/27/09 06:59am |
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RE: Looking@ Bigfoot camper
Try this link to check out the prices, mostly Canadian bucks.
Bigfoot
Do you have a link for the camper you are looking at?
It doesn't seem like too high of a price, if it's in good shape and has some extras.
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Snowy Bird
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12/26/09 11:53am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Extra Security and Locks in the Lance Camper.
Have others have stated, insurance.
There are many little corners, alcoves and such that one can build to hide stuff in.
I wouldn't advertise on this forum exactly where or post pictures.
Each TC is unique as to hiding spots. Most thieves would not take the time to root around too much.
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Snowy Bird
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09/12/09 02:37pm |
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RE: ?? Hwy Canadian 3 east out of Vancouver question
Izasitko has some good information for you but is very mistaken about a couple of sections. From Osoyoos there is a BIG climb up to Anarchist summit as he/she said followed by a long hill down to Rock creek but from here on there are three more MAJOR climbs and descents ( the Blueberry-Paulson to Castlegar, one just East of Castelgar, and the very big climb and descent over the Salmo Creston section). The section through the Crowsnest from Cranbrook is not very hilly though it has a few corners and one very short tunnel. Compared to the other passes you already would have done the Crownest is any easy drive. You would not be anywhere near highway 1 to Calgary as highway 3 goes to Lethbridge.
The only places where you are even close to hanging over the edge is some of the hills and corners on the Hope-Princeton section. It is definitely a mountain road drive but lots of people in RV's do it and if you keep your speed reasonable and use engine braking on the big descents you should be fine. It is possible to bypass two of the passes by driving to Nelson from Castelgar then taking the free ferry across Kootenay lake and the curvy but pretty section down the lake. I would plan on two days minimum assuming you want to get to Lethbridge as soon as possible. Lots of campgrounds along the way though your rig is a bit large for some of them and none of the provincial sites have services at the sites.
Good advice and knowledge on the passes down highway #3.
I see you have a 38' Moho? If your planning on pulling your toad, another what 20',
drive with the utmost amount of caution, so as not to take out someone when the back part of your train swings into their lane on corners.
There is always a distinct brake smoking smell while driving on that highway on a motorcycle.
It's usually from the rentals Motorhomes.
We get the hell out of their way asap.
That highway is not a good place to have your first mountain driving experience.
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Snowy Bird
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09/04/09 03:07pm |
RVing in Canada and Alaska
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RE: Beautiful Alberta - a favorite part of the province
As Snowy Bird's picture shows, we've been talking about two different lakes - both gorgeous and unique - both in the same area.
By the way - a Canadian park ranger explained that the remarkable turquoise color of the water in Abraham, Lake Moraine, etc. was caused by "Rock Flour," fine particulates picked up by the water as it rushed down the mountain. Down here, we use a different technical term for suspended particulates; we call it mud.
You're correct, we're talking about different lakes, but both are beautiful.
Abraham Lake is not in the National Park, it's on highway #11, known as the David Thompson Highway. Herbert lake is about 10 miles north of Lake Louise, which would be on the Columbia Icefields highway (#93), in the park.
I wonder how many pictures are taken from that very viewpoint every year on the Abraham Lake viewpoint?
Here is a link to the history of Abraham Lake
Abraham Lake
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Snowy Bird
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09/01/09 11:09am |
RVing in Canada and Alaska
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RE: Beautiful Alberta - a favorite part of the province
That would be Abraham Lake.
It is an amazing place.
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y90/Snowybird/P1010014-1.jpg
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Snowy Bird
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08/31/09 08:25pm |
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RE: V-10 question
I would not want to go back to the V-10 I owned, no comparison to my current truck. More power and much better fuel mileage with the current rig. We live at 7000 feet however, sea level would be helpful. There were issues with some of the older model V-10s ejecting spark plugs, watch out for that. It's otherwise a good motor.
Much of that has been way blown out of proportion (no pun intended). I just had the plugs replaced in our V10 with no problems, although I was a bit paranoid about the change over.
The tech I talked to, said it was more so on the V8's than on the V10's and only for a certain run of year/models.
The best insurance is to get them changed over by a competent tech and don't wait until the 100k change as initially recommended by Ford. Recently Ford has changed that in a service bulletin or recommendation to dealers, to get them changed at 50k.
Obviously the diesels have more power for pulling and steep uphill grades, but a V10 does just fine. Yes, they do rev up, but the V10 can handle it.
I still get free oil changes for mine at the Ford dealer here. Originally, 20 free changes with the purchase, so only a couple freebies left after 9 years of ownership. :)
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Snowy Bird
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08/06/09 09:13am |
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RE: Truck Campers/Food in Bear Country
Have you had any experience with the "bear bangers"?
Unfortunately some @#$*)$!! bureaucrat in homeland security decided those things are too dangerous for the US.
We can't get them anymore. Farmers used to be able to get them from the state wildlife division for scaring away birds, deer & elk that are eating on the crops.
I guess I had better stock up. The pen can also be loaded with flare cartridges.
We can still buy them in Alberta at any outdoor/outfitter store.
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Snowy Bird
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08/04/09 02:45pm |
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RE: Truck Campers/Food in Bear Country
Brown Bear Charge Minute 2:00
Have a look and then think about how fast you would react to that.
Yep, been there and done that! All I can say is I was glad to have a gun. Pepper spray would have done absolutely nothing IMHO. You would not have had time to even get the safety off the can.
Have you had any experience with the "bear bangers"? From that video it seemed that a warning shot was sufficient for that attack. Of course not all bear attacks are alike.
A bear banger would have had the same outcome and chances are they are legal unlike guns in some places.
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Snowy Bird
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08/04/09 01:53pm |
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RE: The Great Bathroom Remodel - Day 1
How often do you really use the sink? If I had it to do, I would do away with the sink and take more space for the shower.
Uggh, gross, I sure wouldn't like to have the same sink that we brush our teeth in, my husband shaves in and then clean vegetables in it after.
Of course, I clean or he does, the sinks, but just the thought of it...:E
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Snowy Bird
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04/05/09 09:09am |
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RE: New Front Seat for Ford F 350
Just a thought....?
My mom used to have the same problem when riding in the truck verses the station wagon.
Ended up being the distance from the seated seat position and the floor. Try to match the leg distance in the car and replicate in the truck and go for a ride to see if it cures the leg asleep issues.?
Dad made a small platform that he slid into the truck before mom got in and it raised the floor level so her feet didn't have to dangle as much.
He took the platform out and put it behind the seat when not in use.
Good luck.
Exactly, I'm sure that is what the problem is, not with the seats.
Make sure the legs are at very least, flat on the floor and even elevated with the knees.
The rough ride of the truck could also be a factor, maybe try to get a softer ride somehow, like with shock adjustment?
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Snowy Bird
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04/05/09 08:56am |
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