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one addendum,
if you go to the TRNP Southern Unit near Medora, they have the Medora Musical, if you are into that.
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SeaDawg is correct,
The Teddy Roosevelt NP (North Unit) of the North Dakota badlands are beautiful. The South Unit (near Medora) is also nice but a lot more developed. there may be other private CG's around Medora.
These are NP's so they are boondocking (with some shade).
Sites in the North Unit's Juniper Campground are on a first come, first served basis, except for the group campsite which is by reservation only. Juniper only occasionally fills to capacity on weekends in summer. Sites are primitive (no RV hookups).
Watch out for the Buffalo... do not be surprised if you wake up with one rubbing on your trailer.
B-Out
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JD, I TOTALLY agree,
All this was on ME and me alone, looking back at it, we are fortunate that we made it without any accidents.
B, Out
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On 2/20/2022 at 8:48 AM, Trainman said:
Most trucks sold today with trailering option will have the hitch (2"), trailer brake module, and will all be adjustable on the dash of truck from the factory with this option. Our new Ram only requirement is to push the trailering option switch on the dash and the computer does the rest, if not mistaken I did have to set the trailer brakes one time on the first pull and I think Oliver did that upon delivery. Note this option from the factory will reset the transmission and engine speeds for trailer pulling, it does all the work for you, no manual shifting required.
trainman
If you have an older TV (2010 GMC 1500 Sierra w/tow pkg) you bought new or used like us, you want to make sure that you have a functioning "Trailer Brake" mechanism, either from the factory or an add-on usually near the Steering column. Our TV owner's manual implied that we had one and there was even a section on how to engage and adjust it, but I could not locate it in the dash area, I thought it was maybe hidden, so I BLINDLY thought we had one.
Later I became painfully aware that just because you have TT Brake lights does not mean that your TT Brakes are engaging.
Along the Blue Ridge Pkwy and coming down one of those grades and finally being able to pull over at a pull-out with the “Blue Smoke” rolling out of the rear TV wheels, I knew something was not right, but I thought it was because I did not gear down for the decent. What was strange to me was, the OTT brakes were not hot or smoking...
Later we were able to locate a FANTASTIC Automotive repair shop (Weibert's Auto Place, 720 Creek Ln, Youngstown, NY 14174). They are friendly, fair, fast & did not take financial advantage of a couple on Vacation... On the initial visit I whipped out my 7-pin tester and showed them I had current running back to my TT Brake Lights so I should have brakes, right? They in-turn popped the hood, had a look around inside and they were able to diagnose the issue. My words not theirs “Your wiring for your Trailer Braking is stilled rolled up and covered in plastic because your vehicle does not have a factory installed or aftermarket Trailer Brake mechanism to connect the wires to".
They added an aftermarket trailer braking system the Steering column. They also repaired / replaced (my words, their action) parts for the rear brakes" on the TV and showed me how to adjust the sensitivity of the TV braking for the TT.
From that point on, stopping distances were greatly reduced and the trip no longer had any "E-Ticket rides" or caused any broken fingernails.
Bryan, Out
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On 2/9/2022 at 10:59 PM, John Welte said:
Great idea, probably not horribly expensive.
I bought something like the link below at the nearby Menards for somewhere between $150-200 (now $225-250) years ago when working on the inside of our home. It is very handy, and I keep it setup in the garage. I have some hollow pipe insulation on one side so if metal sides rub up against the Ollie, no issues. I put the deck at 1/3 to 1/2 high, and it works great, not too wobbly. I can reach everything on top, rinse & dry. When I need to move Maggie just releases the wheel brakes and push/pulls me to the next wash station. Then we tackle the sides from the ground, and we are done.
Regards, Bryan
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35 minutes ago, John E Davies said:
4.10 for sure, but even that is not the best if you have oversized tires. The current Power Wagon comes with 4.10s and 33” tires (2010 and earlier have 4.56!). Tundras come with 4.30s and that would be a better choice for a Hemi for lots of towing. My Land Cruiser has 3.90 gears and 33” LT tires, and it struggles, the 5.7 Toyota engine has peak torque at 2800 rpm, and falls flat below that.
What are the ones in your truck? Are you thinking of changing them? That is a very expensive job with a very long payback, if any. I was quoted $4000 to install new Tundra gears.
John Davies
Spokane WA
JD, thanks, if it runs that much, guess i will "run what you brung..."
i do not know yet. still reading owner's manual, just got the truck yesterday... i will look to see if it is on a sticker on the door or other visible frame.
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If this is not the correct topic for this question, please let me know, and I will move it.
Wondering what those with a similar TV have as a R-E gear ratios.
Bryan
Thanks to all who will contribute useful knowledge,
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We will be at the Rally, in site # G23, we look forward to seeing old friends and meeting new ones.
Maggie (SnySdUp) & Bryan (scrambled) & Willis the Kamper Kat,
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On 1/28/2022 at 11:50 AM, topgun2 said:
Over the past four weeks I've been planning and making reservations (where necessary) for this coming summer's fly fishing trip.
I am sooooooooooo glad to hear that it is not just us taking more than a few days to plan a trip...
Yes, this trip will be from home in ND to “the Rally” & Gulf Shores, then over to FL, out the Keys and back up the East Coast to Maine, over into CA-NA-DA, and drop down to ND and home.
We are looking forward to a vacation after time spent planning for one...
We are open for CG suggestions for FL. We would like to see the Everglades, take a drive out the Keys probably NOT with SnySdUp behind us.
At this time, we are looking at a visit to Cape Canaveral, and other CG's heading north on the west coast of FL that might be memorable.
B Out,
Maggie & Willis (Kamper Kat) have started packing...
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On 1/5/2016 at 8:29 PM, Greg and Janet Gato said:
We have reservations for Juniper Springs on our way back from getting Ollie in Feb. We will look for you when we are there. Have never stayed in Ocala. Very excited about it all. Enjoy the Everglades. We are finally getting a little cooler weather this week. janet g
We will be heading out from ND to Lake Guntersville for the '22 rally, then onto Gulf State Park, AL. From there we will head east to stopping along the way.
One of the locations we are looking at along the way is Juniper Springs. It does not appear as they have Electric, so it will be solar/batt's for us.
HOWEVER, there looks to be a lot of shade, Any advice as to a good site?
Regards, Bryan & Maggie and Willis (Kamper Kat)
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Yes, it appears as though we have the 9500E
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dewdev Thank You,
We have that issue also, the rear of the C/s awning not fully closing as shown in the video, and we have maybe 1/4-1/2" of off track when rolling up.
However, the endcap has pulled away from the tube, which may have been caused by the fabric going off-track, I just do not know yet. I believe I can see where there is a notch in the endcap that would align with the cavity in the roller where it holds the fabric, but I wanted to see what the experience of the form is before I do something that would make it worse... I was horrified that I had scared the Teflon/plastic coating on the roller when trying to get the two synced up; however, I believe I can smooth that out, when this issue is resolved. I did not gouge any metal where it would abrade the fabric or drop a burr in the works.
Looking at the Dometic Awning section in the owner’s manual, it appears as though the shaft is designed to protrude at the rear so one can manually (with wrench) retract it in, in the case of a power failure. Mine appears to protrude about 1” out of the rear bracket that holds it in place, and I do not know if that is correct or not. So, I did not want to force (i.e. hammer) it towards the front to get the tube mated up with the endcap when there is another/proper way to get the two together again.
I have added a picture of the C-S Front & Rear ends showing the spindles, in case anyone sees anything amiss.
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If this has been addressed in the forum, please guide me to that post so I can resolve my issue without bothering the forum members.
I have talked to OTT about this. "Looking at the video it appears that something inside the awning has come loose. The one end that doesn't close properly may be impacted to the roller tube jumping and/or just need to be adjusted." OTT Service recommends that I locate a local (about 200 mi) service center near me, which I have done. However, they are booked for some time out. So, I would like to see what the issue is and see if I can fix it.
First of all, the awning has not suffered any trauma that we are aware of, no wind event; no objects came in contact with it. It did retract a couple of times when the wind came up, but that appeared to be minor and insignificant at the time. I believe we always retracted the awning when we were away from the trailer. Prior to this, the rear (LHS of C/S) was not completely closing but stayed open about 1".
i have two video's i have taken with my phone, as well as some pictures, and i also found a parts explosion (may not be Dometic, but very close) that shows where the separation took place. basically, the tube rolls open/closed just fine, however the guide on the (RHS) end has separated, so the tube flops a little as the awning is opening/closing. i am not sure which end (LHS or RHS) is causing the separation.
YES, i caused those scratches on the plastic, when trying to lift and center the tube, but did not realize that occurred at the time as that was hidden by the housing, until i extended/retracted the awning. i stopped rather than cause any further issues and decided to reach out to those that may know what is going on.
Kindest Regards,
Bryan
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YES, we have this problem in less than one year since delivery.
i would attach a picture; however then you could figure out what our door combo is...
we will order a new cover when we return home for the season, and maybe start using a UV protectant.
Bryan - Out
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Heading South on Atlantic Coast,
Does anyone have any CG recommendations for the following states
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New Jersey
Delaware
Maryland
Washington DC (a peripheral CG, where we could get some sort of Mass Transit connection into the DC area to see all the sites)
OhioKindest Regards, This Camping Season,
Bryan (Scrambled)
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Steve and Ann, Welcome to the Oliver Family,
Yes, read the forums, lots of good experienced and tips shared by many.
and if you have a question, ask away, someone has probably done it...
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Have been in Maine (Bangor & Acadia area) for 2.5 days. Enjoying (making best of) the Rain & Fog.
We will not try to enter Canada this season, but will drop down to Mass. tomorrow, do the East Coast for a while, then head back West and (then Home) up to ND, before the snow fly's.
Been on the road 65 days, enjoying the various landscapes and all that this wonderful country presents to us.
Bryan (Scrambled), Maggie (SnySdUp) & Willis (the Kamper Kat)
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Leaving (Burlington area) Vermont this morning, headed to NH.
Working our way up to Maine.
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Other than "you should have made Reservations weeks ago!!!"
we are running up (SW to NE) the Blue Ridge Parkway, then the Shenandoah Skyline Drive, so we will be in the Front Royal, VI. area this weekend. but we are having difficulty getting in next (Labor Day) weekend at the places we have been looking at. we will wait to enter the Maryland/DC area until after the L-D Weekend
we headed up to Maine before heading back to ND. and are hoping after L-D Weekend/School starting up, reservations will open up.
Any camping areas SW of the Maryland/DC we should look at?
Kindest Regards this Camping Season,
Bryan (Scrambled) & Maggie (SNYSDUP) & Willis the "Well Seasoned" Kamper Kat...
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We are up here now. we picked up the Blue Ridge Parkway at the SW end leaving the Great Smokey Mountains NP.
we are up to Fancy Gap, doubled back with out SNYSDUP to see Music Center & Mt. ARY (Mayberry).
Tomorrow we head out to Lynchburg Area, Drop Anchor, and explore.
Then the BRP and the Shenandoah Skyline Drive, to Luray, VI.
Eventually up to Maine, then back to ND.
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16 hours ago, SeaDawg said:
My husband's home state, NY, has many favorites for us. Assuming you are going the 90 or the 20, then up toward New England...
Alleghany State Park, South of Buffalo, near Salamanca, is beautiful.
I have no recommendations for camping by the Niagara Falls, because we always driveway camp in the Buffalo area, with my SIL on her beautiful acreage, but my friend spent several days at the KOA up there, and found it a great place for exploring the Falls area.
Heading east, don't miss Letchworth state park, the "Grand Canyon of the east." It's truly beautiful, nice campsites, and lots to explore. It's just a bit off 20A, heading towards Rochester.
Most times that we've camped in the Adirondack, It's been cold and rainy fall weather, but pretty .
On the shore of Lake Champlain, Ausable point is a favorite. We'd sit and watch the boats and the ferry on the lake. Very peaceful, in the fall.
If you are traveling with a pet in NY state, make sure you have your pet's rabies vax paperwork with you. One of the few times I wasn't carrying Liv's papers, because we weren't going into Canada, I had to call my vet, and have her certificate faxed. If we'd been after hours, it would have been a bummer.
We will be accompanied by "Willis" a CAT. he has his papers, as do we, and all of us are up on our shots!!!😂
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the the forum,
I was hoping to hear from some of you as to your favorite camping location in your home state. this could be for a boondock or full hook-up location.
Right now that would be for the following states; KY, WV, OH, PA, NY, VT, ME, NH, MA, NJ, DE, MD, DC & VI.
we will be on the road, but connected and would appreciate hearing back from you.
if your home state was not referenced, do not feel left out. there is always next adventure and more travel in us.
edit/correction 😬 "VI" Virgin Islands... I wish... s/b "VA" for those who reside in Virginia.
Regards,
Bryan (Scrambled) & Maggie (SNYSDUP)
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On 9/8/2020 at 6:09 PM, Mike and Carol said:
While you’re in Hohenwald, stop by the Tractor Supply and see if they have any Champion inverter generators. At our Tractor Supply here in Boerne I got a 2K Watt, 37 lbs, very quiet for $349 on sale. It has performed flawlessly the last couple of years and is as quiet as the Honda or any of the inverter generators.
Do you happen to have a Model # on that?
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2 hours ago, JRK said:
just because, to the Dakotas.
Just let us know if you are in North Dakota😄
Hopefully we will be on our next outing before August.
Trip Planning for 2022
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Posted · Edited by SNY SD UP
WELCOME TO NORTH DAKOTA.
It does get cold in the winter, but the ice and snow are usually gone by June,
We get some strong winds, but it keeps the mosquitos away,
Yes, we get hail (May-Oct), with some damage, and we have had a few tornados up here, but earthquakes are not common or strong,
We keep SnySdUp in a heated Quonset during the winter, no hail damage, but a few dings from rocks whilst out on the road.