ScubaRx
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Looks like the Mississippi cotton fields in October.
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While traveling in West Virginia our GPS showed us a neat shortcut between two parallel roads. Cool. I should have known to turn around when we came to a power line hanging so low across the road that I had to lift it up with a telescoping fiberglass pole to get past it…
Carry a paper map and use your common sense.
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3 minutes ago, Ollie-Haus said:
How about the egress window in the back. Is it wide enough?
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9 hours ago, Steve and Deb said:
We still have a land line, answering machine, film camera, mechanical typewriter, car with a carburetor and manual shift, and probably some 8-track tapes stuck in a box somewhere. 🤪
But, do you still have an 8-Track recorder? If not, and you have a nostalgic itch for one, I can make you a hell of a deal. I’m also willing to let my Sony Betamax go and I’ll even throw in the stack loader that went with it. Oh, and brand new IBM Selectric.
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2 hours ago, Mike and Carol said:
I still have my slide rule. I still like paper maps. I also like my iPhone with all the nifty apps for camping and traveling. Like Steve, we pick up maps at welcome centers too! Mike
I still have a couple of slide rules from college. I’m gonna bring them with me when we stop by your house to drop off the alligators you need. And, I need a refresher course on how to use the slide rule.
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We never “plan” a trip. We know the endpoint and not much else. Never made reservations more than a few hours in advance and have never had a problem getting a spot. We don’t use any apps to find spots to camp. Just look on a paper map for a place to stop. We mostly boondock. We never have any problems finding water to fill the tank or a free dump site. I don’t like being tied to any schedules. Nearly two decades of school and four plus decades in the medical field gave me a lifetime’s worth of conformity. If I make plans, it feels like I’m being told what to do. I don’t like being told what to do, even if it’s myself doing the telling.
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I would never leave on a trip without a paper atlas. And recently we’ve taken to stopping at the welcome centers when entering a new state and picking up their latest official state map. A large map gives you the option of seeing a Birdseye view and being able to “look down the road” further than you ever could with the tiny screen on your phone.
Then we look at the GPS.
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6 hours ago, DunnYet said:
So we are back - looking forward to sharing roads and campgrounds with all of you!
OK, Kevin. Apparently you were not aware of Texas Law BR-0459. No one over the age of 55 is allowed to use a ladder without two adults supervising. Further, nobody is allowed to say, "Hey Buddy, hold my beer."
I fell about 16 months ago and had massive subdural hematoma. It required an emergency craniotomy. We'uns need to learn to be more careful.
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8 hours ago, csevel said:
...My son, however, is a traveling ER nurse and has taken a contract in Madera, California at a Pediatric ER...I wish I could follow him in the ILOVHER but other obligations prevent it and I'd never want salt to touch her!
Madera, California is over a hundred miles from the closest salt water. A trip along I-40 this time of year might be a little sketchy due to weather in the higher elevations near Flagstaff. Be careful and stay safe out there. I always wished there were opportunities for traveling Pharmacists, but state laws prevent us from working in any state that we are not licensed in. It requires a lot of money and time to reciprocate our dispensing and narcotic licenses and take the law exam in another state. Nursing requirements are different and most states will recognize a nursing license from another state.
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7 hours ago, CnC said:
It'd be helpful to know his special interests before suggesting places. If he likes a really good port, I'd suggest Ficklins - it's in Madera.
Charlie.
The Shanghai Port, owned by the Shanghai International Port Company Ltd, topped the list as the busiest port in the world in 2022.
Oh wait, you probably meant wine...Sorry. 😁
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2 hours ago, Mainiac said:
Made a quick trip through the Tractor Supply in Lewiston, Maine. Was surprised to see a new 8' display of RV supplies. Will have to go back when have more time. Big new plastic wedges for the tires (means I can leave the heavy rubber ones home?)? Water hoses, dogbones, sewer connections and whatever. At least I will have to go back and make a mental note of what is there. I know TS are everywhere and if I need something like I might remember I can scoot in and get. Have to check prices too, as probably a lot better than some RV dealers, with better parking with a trailer on?
Me likee
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50 minutes ago, Wayfinder said:
N00b mistake!
Well, thanks to one of the Private Facebook "Oliver Trailer Owners" (I think) I realized I had not actually registered with Oliver for the rally in May. I'm good now. Make sure you're registered with Oliver. https://olivertraveltrailers.com/events/oliver-owners-rally/
Well, it's not like you messed up or anything. Oliver only opened the registration process recently (I registered 12/21/2022). Usually, the hard part is getting a site. We reserve for next year's rally while at this year's rally.
At any rate, it sounds like you're good to go. We'll be holding court in E-05. Come by and sit with us.
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17 minutes ago, Katjo said:
What’s everyone’s thoughts on the new reward program?
There’s nothing like getting paid for something that you’d likely do for nothing.
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2 hours ago, Steph and Dud B said:
Even though you could attach a smaller gauge cable to 30 amp connectors, I'd be hesitant to do so. Someday down the road someone could grab the wrong cord and fire up the A/C, risking overheating the cable and a fire. I just don't like mismatching amp ratings between wire and connectors (unless the wire capacity is greater than the connectors).
And, yes, I understand that's what we're doing when we use something like a 30A to 15A adapter, but I feel like that's a bit different because we can see the adapter and know that the capacity has been derated. How about something like this for use at home: Leisure Cords 90 Degree 15' Power/Extension Cord with 30 AMP Male Standard / 30 AMP Female 90 Degree Locking Adapter (30 Amp - 15 Foot) https://a.co/d/ewDztDt
Apparently my reply was not clear. I intended that anyone making up another shorter cord should be using the $3/foot 10 awg wire with the displayed ends. My suggestion of a lighter 12 awg extension cord was intended for only light duty (not running the A/C.) Sorry for the miscommunication.
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23 minutes ago, Mike and Carol said:
As we sit here in the Arizona desert ...
Now don't soak all the good stuff before we get there. We plan to leave Tuesday for "The West." Probably take a week or so getting there. We'll be meeting another owner in New Mexico who's never been to Q. Hope to see you soon.
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I agree with Mike. The only thing I would add would be if it were constantly exposed to sunlight the UV (might) damage the outside insulation. I truly don't know. If you are only trying to keep the batteries charged, you could consider buying or making a shorter cord dedicated to that one task. The cord that comes with the trailers is 10 awg. Cords that heavy might cost $3/foot for the wire and then the proper fittings for each end if you wanted to make up a dedicated one. A 12 awg cord can be bought relatively cheap locally and it will handle everything but possibly running the A/C.
The proper ends would be like these:
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28 minutes ago, Dave Mazone said:
Thanks everyone, especially Frank C. That sure looks like the tail end of the filter and now you have me seriously doubting myself. I'll give it another look. Unfortunately I just returned it to storage...so maybe next weekend. Thanks again.
Isn't this forum great? Everybody 1000 miles away helping you look! I do hope it's there when you look. There's hardly a greater feeling than finding something
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2 hours ago, mossemi said:
The only shrinkage I have noticed with the Pelland Enterprises replacement seal is in the length. So when you are cutting a replacement, try not to stretch the seal and cut it long. If it is too long to install then you will have some left to trim.
Mossey
Good advice...
I helped a buddy build a barn years ago. He cautioned me against cutting the boards, saying "If you cut it too short, we can always piece it, but if you cut it too long, I don't know what we'll do!!!???" 😀🤪😉
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34 minutes ago, Frank C said:
Isn’t that the original filter tucked in there on the right in your picture?
If that’s it, from here on Frank shall be known as Ole Eagle Eyes.
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24 minutes ago, bhncb said:
Maybe someone else that purchased this option will comment on where the filter was located. Definitely open a service ticket.
I do not own the truma so I know only a little bit about them. It is my understanding that if the filter is removed it should be stored inside the compartment to the far right between the unit and the wall. That would be where I would expect them to put it after the exchange. Sometimes my expectations are greater than reality.
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2 hours ago, Mainiac said:
But, but, but?
Off topic and I apologize for the drift. Do you plan to be at the NE Rally in June. We are coming up and hoped we could get to meet.
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2 minutes ago, taylor.coyote said:
all really great stuff. thanks to everyone. we got a break in the weather mid-morning and decided to pack up and head for home. the wind was our biggest concern. Crossing the Golden Gate Bridge was reasonable. This made us feel a lot better about our decision to travel. Lots of small slides, standing water and raging rivers but we have just arrived at home.... and lots of down trees and the power is out here. One more night in the trailer will more comfortable than our home... glad to be home after 7 weeks. thanks all
Glad to hear you're home in one piece. Hopefully the power will be restored soon, but you still have a nice trailer to hole up inside of.
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10 minutes ago, Hokieman said:
It’s always empty when it’s in the basket.. And it’s only used for gray water, I have a Natures Head toilet It’s not difficult at all for me to fill it up from rear of trailer, and roll it over and hook it to my bumper hitch. I don’t usually wait until it’s full. Its much easier than taking my trailer to the dump station every several days. We are currently on Day 6 dry camping, no hookups, showers for both of us every night. I’ve had to take the tote it to dump station once, probably go again tomorrow, trailer stays parked. See my post in this thread from May 14 if you are interested in why and how I use it.
I was just messing with you. Although we don't own one, I've watched others use them and I agree it is much easier to use than moving the trailer. I saw a lady trying to drag a full one out of the back of her truck and it hit the ground and split open. This was out from Quartzsite and not on a slab of concrete. It made quite a mess that couldn't be cleaned up with a hose.
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Let’s see, 20 gallons of fresh shite at about 10 pounds each. That tote could easily weigh in at 200 pounds or so. Don’t drop it on your foot or you will be loudly proclaiming to everyone within earshot what the contents are.
🤬😵💫
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All this is like the “rule” that you can’t utilize the rear jacks to lift the side of your trailer completely off the ground when that capability used to be a major selling point. If you knew the real reason behind their change of heart, you’d be flabbergasted. Come by at the rally in May and I’ll fill you in on the details.
We’ve been sitting at Dome Rock for a week now with both port side tires a couple of inches off the ground, held up by only the jack and, as far as I know, the earth is still spinning around the sun at about 18 miles a second with no ill effects so far. I’ll update you here if anything untoward happens.