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01-28-2019, 06:27 AM
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#14981
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NH Maple Maker
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Loudon, New Hampshire
Posts: 395
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RandK-M
Thanks! I'm thinking late February, depending on what the forecast looks like. I'm in rural NY state a little less than 2 hours North of the city. Technically we've had some weather with upper 30's in the day and freezing at night already, but there will be plenty more night time freezing through all of February.
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When you tap with buckets it's always good to wait as long as you can. The holes will still be fresh enough for good sap flows when the ideal weather gets here. I have vacuum and can tap anytime after the first of the year. I normally plan to tap mid February but change that to earlier of later depending on the forecast temperatures. I've started as early as the first week in February and as late as the second week in March. This year looks like it will be mid February or later.
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2014 V Cross VIBE 822VRBS
2017 Silverado 1500 crew cab 4x4
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01-28-2019, 05:31 PM
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#14982
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54 Years, 13 RV's
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Northern Colorado
Posts: 846
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Add a variable speed controller to my range hood fan. Works very well.
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01-28-2019, 05:33 PM
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#14983
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Who Dares, Wins
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Chester County, PA
Posts: 7,063
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Our one dinette was pulled from the wall as it was never properly attached. Some added supports and the awesome Kreg Pocket Hole Jig and now the dinette is nice and solid.
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2015 Chevy HD D-Max
2022 Impression 315MB
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01-28-2019, 05:36 PM
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#14984
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54 Years, 13 RV's
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Northern Colorado
Posts: 846
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Finished the installation of the Dometic 320 toilet. Bit of a job as I had to recess the panel behind the toilet. CAN'T WAIT! Attachment 195583Attachment 195582
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01-30-2019, 11:09 AM
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#14985
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54 Years, 13 RV's
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Northern Colorado
Posts: 846
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Johnfort
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Is this topic active?
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01-31-2019, 09:08 AM
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#14986
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Recently new!
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Arizona, in The Land of Scorch!
Posts: 1,206
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Johnfort, what did you use for your controller.....
I see another ‘gottsta-have” mod.....LOL!
Using your new toilet will have you ....ahem....flushed with excitement!
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2013 Crusader 290RLT bought new, 8.14 lotsa mods!
2001 Ford F-250 7.3
Loving wife, R.I.P., 6/6/19
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01-31-2019, 12:02 PM
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#14987
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54 Years, 13 RV's
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Northern Colorado
Posts: 846
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Paulie1138
Johnfort, what did you use for your controller.....
I see another ‘gottsta-have” mod.....LOL!
Using your new toilet will have you ....ahem....flushed with excitement!
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I used the:
DZS Elec DC 1.8-15V 2A Mini PWM Motor Speed Controller 1.8V 3V 5V 6V 7.2V 12V 30W Low Voltage Motor Adjustable Actuator Switch Speed Control Knob
From Amazon. $8. It's a tight fit between the switches, but has adequate clearance.
Works very well to bring down the fan speed and noise.
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01-31-2019, 12:03 PM
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#14988
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54 Years, 13 RV's
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Northern Colorado
Posts: 846
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Paulie1138
Johnfort, what did you use for your controller.....
I see another ‘gottsta-have” mod.....LOL!
Using your new toilet will have you ....ahem....flushed with excitement!
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Definitely not a teabag toilet!
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01-31-2019, 02:43 PM
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#14989
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Recently new!
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Arizona, in The Land of Scorch!
Posts: 1,206
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Thanks Johnfort. Funny how i was thinking of that mod while camping last summer and wrote it down to do sometime. Well, now “its all your fault” I have another mod in the works! Thanks for the part #.
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1987 Starcraft Nova tent trailer, purch. '87, sold 8.14
2013 Crusader 290RLT bought new, 8.14 lotsa mods!
2001 Ford F-250 7.3
Loving wife, R.I.P., 6/6/19
and Mason the always dirty dog! R.I.P, 2/19
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01-31-2019, 02:58 PM
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#14990
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54 Years, 13 RV's
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Northern Colorado
Posts: 846
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Paulie1138
Thanks Johnfort. Funny how i was thinking of that mod while camping last summer and wrote it down to do sometime. Well, now “its all your fault” I have another mod in the works! Thanks for the part #.
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Sure. Blame me. Sounds like DW!
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02-01-2019, 02:53 PM
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#14991
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2018
Posts: 188
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Counting the days
Looked at her today and wish the snow will melt. Earlier this week we go 8-10" of snow then it dropped to -25 for a low with highs of -15. But this weekend it is supposed to be almost 40. A 60 degree temperature swing will be great, shots here i come! Boy do I love Wisconsin winters. I am just counting the days until our first trip in May!
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2017 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie
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2019 Rockwood ROO 233S, 1998 Dutchman 747SL, 1988 Jayco 1006, 2001 Skyline Nomad 3710BH,1997 Coachman Catalina lite 249 QB, 2001 Palomino Mustang SC
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02-01-2019, 03:10 PM
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#14992
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: SW Michigan
Posts: 190
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Quote:
Originally Posted by aeblank
Booked like 15 nights of camping "for" it. My CC bill is going to notice. Future-me will be happy.
Ludington state park (Ludington, mi) fills up impossibly fast. I was on within a minute of when a fri-sun stay opened up 6 months out. Just got spinning wheels until nothing available. Just insanity....
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I just did the same thing . I was surprised to get into Otsego Lake SP in Gaylord for Memorial weekend. Had a hard time deciding what site I wanted and I need a 45ft site. Have a weekend booked every month this summer thru August. Will book after Labor Day soon and Interlochen in October for the fall wine tour. Leaving for Florida first of April for 2 weeks. Can't wait to get out and I have cabin fever big time!
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02-01-2019, 03:31 PM
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#14993
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Jayhawker
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Suburbs Kansas City
Posts: 290
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Temperature swings
Quote:
Originally Posted by Wisconsin-1
Looked at her today and wish the snow will melt. Earlier this week we go 8-10" of snow then it dropped to -25 for a low with highs of -15. But this weekend it is supposed to be almost 40. A 60 degree temperature swing will be great, shots here i come! Boy do I love Wisconsin winters. I am just counting the days until our first trip in May!
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Wisconsin-1, your wish for warmer weather is coming your way. Our low was -5 degrees here in Kansas City area and today our temperature is at 51 degrees. Warm up should be there soon!
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02-01-2019, 04:05 PM
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#14994
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54 Years, 13 RV's
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Northern Colorado
Posts: 846
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Paulie1138
Thanks Johnfort. Funny how i was thinking of that mod while camping last summer and wrote it down to do sometime. Well, now “its all your fault” I have another mod in the works! Thanks for the part #.
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Hi Paulie1238. Are there any close, nice RV parks near Rockies Spring training? Talking Stick?
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02-01-2019, 11:08 PM
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#14995
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Recently new!
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Arizona, in The Land of Scorch!
Posts: 1,206
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You can try Scottsdale Trailer Corral. Have not stayed there, tho. You can also stay onsite at Talking Stick Casino for 25/nite. Here is a link that I used for some nearby parks:
https://www.google.com/search?q=camp...&client=safari
One place not too far from those attractions with a great remote feel, is McDowell Mountain park. Adjacent to Fountain Hills. We have stayed there several times. Close in to me, and we take the Scouts there most years for mountain biking weekend.
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2001 Ford F-250 7.3
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02-02-2019, 02:05 AM
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#14996
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54 Years, 13 RV's
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Northern Colorado
Posts: 846
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Paulie1138
You can try Scottsdale Trailer Corral. Have not stayed there, tho. You can also stay onsite at Talking Stick Casino for 25/nite. Here is a link that I used for some nearby parks:
https://www.google.com/search?q=camp...&client=safari
One place not too far from those attractions with a great remote feel, is McDowell Mountain park. Adjacent to Fountain Hills. We have stayed there several times. Close in to me, and we take the Scouts there most years for mountain biking weekend.
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Thanks. I like to stay as close to the "event" when I go places, so the on-site will allow me to see the games AND lose my shirt at the casino. A two-fer.
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02-02-2019, 02:18 PM
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#14997
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: US
Posts: 426
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Brushed off 20” of snow before Sunday’s rain and 44 degree warmth arrive.
An ounce of prevention...
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02-03-2019, 07:14 AM
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#14998
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NH Maple Maker
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Loudon, New Hampshire
Posts: 395
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Today I'm going to take out the official camper cooler and put in the Blackstone griddle that I got for Christmas. My wife is driving down to NC with my daughter and needs the cooler to bring back some Red Oak beer. Unfortunately me and the camper are staying here in NH.
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2014 V Cross VIBE 822VRBS
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02-03-2019, 07:21 AM
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#14999
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 5,432
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Quote:
Originally Posted by russhd1997
Today I'm going to take out the official camper cooler and put in the Blackstone griddle that I got for Christmas. My wife is driving down to NC with my daughter and needs the cooler to bring back some Red Oak beer. Unfortunately me and the camper are staying here in NH.
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Tell them to drop off a few Red Oaks here in Delaware as they come thru, have not had one of those in a few years!!!!!
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02-03-2019, 10:54 AM
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#15000
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Always Learning
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Four Corners, FL
Posts: 21,891
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After surprise dry camping, yesterday I installed my 1000W inverter, fuse, circuit breaker/switch, battery disconnect in the battery bay, and a smoke detector. It’s a fugly install mostly because:
A) I don’t make things pretty
B) the battery layout is weird (3 in a line and one to the side)
C) I didn’t have all of the right cable lengths and sizes
D) I was doing it by headlamp
But, it was good enough for us to run for the night with extension cords ran into windows. We powered two 120v fans, my wife’s oil diffuser, TV for a bit, CPAP machine, phone charging, and a couple of adjustments to our Sleep Number bed.
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