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another interesting astronomical phenomenon
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FYI all, April 14, 2014 there will be a total lunar eclipse. For the those that can stay up for it, it begins just before midnite CDT, totality will occur beginning just after 2AM CDT(april 15) and last for 75minutes. The moon will turn a dark red color thus earning the name "Blood Moon"....
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Bad Weather Stories - what do you do
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One of my lingering concerns has been weather related issues. I grew up in a land of tornadoes and as such take weather pretty seriously. I would love to hear some weather related stories and what folks did to get through it to give me some piece of mind :)
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Camper Chronicles
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Looking for a truck
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Well we've got the RV, now we need to get the truck. We've been looking on/off for the past year to get ideas. Why is it so hard to find a Dodge/Chevy/GMC 3500 SINGLE rear wheel longbed truck? We know that a dually gives more stability, but I really would rather not have that extra bulk driving and park...
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Taking time to "chill"!
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It's been a really intense 6 weeks. A rapid 1K repositioning to Dallas to be with Dale's Mom for the last week of her life, followed by the memorial / graveside services and then trying to provide as much support as possible to Dale's Dad through this life transition of losing his wife of 64.5 years. A...
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Drove the RV Home Today
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Drove 5 hours to the RV dealer yesterday with my Granddaughter. We had the scheduled PDI on my "new" used MH and spent the night. Lesson learned: Go ahead and open that propane valve during the PDI. Then you can check that water heater and furnace actually work. Most importantly you won...
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This information could save someone's life!
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Once again, I apologize for this lengthy post, but it could potentially save a life (or lives) one day. Please read and make note of the link included herein. Actually, it wouldn't hurt to store this information in your phone! Last week we were not far from home on our way to visit friends at their lake...
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Jo And Craig
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Finally.... Time for my happy dance
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http://camperchronicles.com/2014/03/29/first-time-buying-a-5th-wheel/
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A number of Peoples Dreams go up in Flames at storage facility
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http://www.abcactionnews.com/news/region-north-pinellas/palm-harbor/dozens-of-boats-and-rvs-destroyed-after-storage-unit-fire-in-palm-harbor
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2014 Spring Adventure
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We have started our 2014 Spring Adventure across the USA. I am doing field product training on Fridays in all our markets / regions. We started last week in Sarasota Florida, we stayed at the KOA in Davenport FL (Near Orlando) since we had some other customers to see in the area during the week. Did not ta...
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Jumping ship
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Hello Everyone, Ok, I will be 62 in May and am jumping ship. I just bought a 30ft HYLINE TT that I will park in my sister's backyard for the summer months in Ohio. My questions are: Is it ok to park the TT on the grass or should I put something under the tires? There are no jacks with this TT, will any sort of j...
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It never rains....
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As my daughter told me today, "it never rains, it pours, and I think you live in a rainforest!" House is officially listed now, with the open house on Sunday (in 3 days). Still lots of last minute things to do to prepare for it. One was replacing almost all the outlets (not outlet covers) in t...
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Full timing in one place with a full time job?
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First, I apologize ahead of time if it seems I am just whining. LOL I'm just stressing over this part. My biggest concern/issue with heading out to FT is my job. I need to work full time to pay my bills at least for another 4-5 years before I can be debt free and move around. However, I am in no mood to sit thro...
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ACCIDENT/ROLLOVER
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http://www.your4state.com/story/d/story/two-taken-to-hospital-in-rv-rollover-on-i-81-sb/11415/-8jbtNEkVUm6-tRGiyPtmg-- Edited by TRAILERKING on Wednesday 19th of March 2014 09:19:21 PM
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My Towels Stink!
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We thought maybe it was the washer, but after trial and testing we decided it's storing them under the bathroom sink.Then once we dry off with them and they get damp they stink worse. If I leave them in the dryer and don't fold them they don't smell. Anyone else experienced this? Any suggestion for contr...
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We've spent our first night in the RV!!
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We took delivery on our RV yesterday! It's a 2012 Prime Time Crusader 325RES. LOVE IT!!! Of course we had to sleep in it! Now we're getting really excited about taking off! Can't wait!!
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Anyone Heading Through North Central Kentucky?
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Hello All Just thought I would throw this out there. If anyone is heading through north central Kentucky in the next few months and need a place to park for a few days. Rick and I will happily let people mooch-dock at our farm. We are off I-71 at exit 28 between Louisville, KY. and Cincinnati, OH. We a...
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RVillage is a Great Idea
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I just read Howard's journal for today about the new web site "RVillage". I just went through the few minutes to sign-up and fill out my profile. It was easy and very logical, a quick sign-up. I signed up with a few user group including the RV-Dreams Group. I clicked on the group (I was the 4...
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1rst Day of Spring.........where?
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Its the first day of spring, it starts in New England @ 12:57 pm EST.......Its snowing!!!!!! -- Edited by Lucky Mike on Thursday 20th of March 2014 07:01:56 AM
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Kids at campground
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I know there has been some discussion about the seniors only campgrounds (or essentially no kids). I really didn't think it mattered to me, one way or the other until .... Spring break. We have been at the same park since September with a few kids, maybe 7 and all very well behaved. Yesterday, a neig...
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Full Time RV'ers demographic stats
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I saw somewhere...and for the life of me can't remember...a breakdown of full time RV'ers by generation by percentages Greatest Generation Baby Boomers Gen X Millenials Anyone seen those statistics or have them handy??
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Camper Chronicles
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Time Management
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One issue I never thought I would have when we started this adventure was having enough time to read and reply to the various forums I'm on. Between RV Dreams, Escapee's, Carriage Lifestyle, Dodge Owners, IRV2, My Old RV, and the latest RVillage, and then the stupid FB and children sending texts, I'...
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Pictures of the New RV
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https://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s677/cynthiaflick/My%20RV%20Selene/918479a5-0265-4daf-86e6-c2b6c691a825_zpsd4aa6fbd.jpg
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A touch of fear!
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Hello everyone. I think I am looking for some encouragement! Jack and I have been living in our RV for 8 months now on our property and are getting ready to head out at the end of April. We are sooooooo excited to go, but we have been making some short weekend jaunts for the practice of setting up! tearing...
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Best Cold Weather 5th Wheel ?
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We are considering buying a new or used 5th wheel trailer that will need to hit the ground running and do duty in North Dakota. Would I be better with a unit without slides for cold weather ? What brands offer better insulation packages and line insulation, etc. Diesel generator or propane in below zer...
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Step by step...
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Well. I just thought I'd let everybody know that I have taken another step toward living in an RV ...commencing late next year. I bought a laptop yesterday![IMG]https://i717.photobucket...
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Millie
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maiden voyage complete! we survived and so did the rig--whew!
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Incredible how time flies, isn't it? we bought this 2002 Carriage Cameo back on July 2nd of last year. It was delivered and set up at our campsite and just a few weeks later I had to move to Boston for medical stuff. That took quite a while so we had the camper delivered and set up again in Florida so by the tim...
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Afilliated Medical sevices......thoughts please
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I Was approached by a doctor friend with an Idea........(I,m sure its not a first) Would RV'ers use medical services and medical Centers Geared toward them.... parking ,hookups for appointments & stays would you use a primary care Physician on a secured Web connection like skype for your simpl...
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Lucky Mike
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This will make you DIZZY!
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http://www.usdebtclock.org/
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Wondering if we ever provided this much amusement during spring break??
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We're in the same park we've been in for 3 weeks, but this week is remarkably different, it's spring break in Texas!!! 3 weeks of mostly snowbirds or full timers and over the weekend the entire complexion of the campground changed with families, kids, more kids, lots of dogs, huge increase in noise le...
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1 Year in the RV!
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Wow! It’s been a year since we started this adventure. We moved in the traveling home the first weekend in March 2013. A lot has happened since then, had the house purging and selling, moved into a campground –Twin Lakes in Chocowinity for 5 months, Alie retired in June, then I worked my last day Oct....
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