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Forum: General Travel Trailer & Fifth Wheel Discussion 05-24-2019, 01:57 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 12,970
Posted By Katja
Fifth wheel

As a single female, I started with a 31' fifth wheel. Very easy to forget I was pulling it on the highway. After maybe 3 to 5 times hitching it using my checklist, the lightbulb went on and it was...
Forum: General Community Discussions 04-27-2019, 03:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,232
Posted By Katja
I've lived in Florida for over 40 years with...

I've lived in Florida for over 40 years with GSDs. NEVER have left dogs unattended near water. ALWAYS watch for gators even while hiking near fresh water. At UF, they warned us students to keep...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 04-13-2019, 05:54 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 11,249
Posted By Katja
Tempered glass in the kitchen

Same thing happened to me with Corelle dishware. You can compromise it only so much and then one day you look at it funny and you have an amazing explosion and shards so tiny you have to throw any...
Forum: Pets 02-25-2019, 08:09 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 13,852
Posted By Katja
Dogs

I'm paranoid too about my dog barking. She starts when we slow down approaching checkin and doesn't stop until I take her out of the car. EVERY time, I wonder if someone will ask us to leave before...
Forum: Canada 02-14-2019, 04:52 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,467
Posted By Katja
Calais

No problem going in to Canada. Coming back, they boarded both our rigs, but it was pleasant. The guard used the walkie talkie of the first rig to talk to me and asked them my dog's name (they...
Forum: Berkshire 01-17-2019, 10:24 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,104
Posted By Katja
So glad you were able to be with him. It is so...

So glad you were able to be with him. It is so hard at the end and for a while after they're gone.
Forum: General Community Discussions 06-27-2018, 05:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,486
Posted By Katja
Pin display

When I had the 5er, I quilted what looks to most people like a series of table runners and attached them on that wall above the slide out. Then I pinned my pins into those as I acquired them. Now...
Forum: Central USA 06-17-2018, 09:13 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,052
Posted By Katja
WI Dells

If you're into birds - International Crane Foundation in Baraboo.
Forum: Pets 04-07-2018, 02:20 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,016
Posted By Katja
We went Daytona to Maritime Canada for 7 weeks. ...

We went Daytona to Maritime Canada for 7 weeks. I have only one very active GSD (from working lines) so I have her accustomed to a long line (50') and we play two ball. Usually there is some place...
Forum: Solera 12-17-2017, 02:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,276
Posted By Katja
I had the same issue as trudyw - aerator was not...

I had the same issue as trudyw - aerator was not screwed back on correctly.
Forum: Tips and Tricks 12-06-2017, 01:49 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 23,104
Posted By Katja
I use this

https://www.strombergcarlson.com/cargo-storage-and-carriers/hose-cord-caddy/

One for electric and one for water - they stack on top of each other in the tiny bay of the truck camper. Measure the...
Forum: General Community Discussions 10-21-2017, 12:26 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,397
Posted By Katja
Safe T Alert senser

Mine chirped every 30 seconds with a solid green light when I let the battery get a 'little' low. According to the leaflet that came with it, that is by design. Once I plugged in to shore power and...
Forum: Eastern USA 10-01-2017, 12:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,327
Posted By Katja
x2 Elk Neck State Park. But bring tick repellent.

x2 Elk Neck State Park. But bring tick repellent.
Forum: General Community Discussions 09-05-2017, 08:34 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,348
Posted By Katja
Storm plan

I have lived beachside Daytona Beach for 48 years and only leave if it is a 4 or 5. I go up to stay with family who live halfway between Asheville and Charlotte, NC. Even during a 3 - the power is...
Forum: Pets 05-01-2017, 07:11 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,747
Posted By Katja
non spill dog water bowl - 'buddy bowl'

It took me awhile to find a link for this, but this is what we use in the car. You can fill it and hold it upside down and the water does not leak out. This brand looks different from the ancient...
Forum: General Community Discussions 04-30-2017, 01:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,761
Posted By Katja
Humid Florida

Our fifth wheel is in the driveway - beachside Daytona Beach. Keep the roof vents open always. Go in from time to time to work on/check on things and leave door open and a couple windows while...
Forum: Pets 04-28-2017, 12:34 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,747
Posted By Katja
Dog food storage

We only pack the food needed. So for short trips - it is one day's worth per resealable baggie stored in one of the refrigerator bins. For long trips (2 months) it is in larger baggies holding 3...
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 04-19-2017, 06:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,385
Posted By Katja
Solution

Retiredcamper47 had the solution. I removed the aerator - it was a little tight, but came off quickly. Screwed it back on carefully and it went on easily and farther than when I removed it. Happy...
Forum: Pets 04-13-2017, 02:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,012
Posted By Katja
Dog Ramp

I used the 72" telescoping ramp from dogramp.com for my last two GSDs. My current dog doesn't need it yet, but the ramp is still very sturdy and in good shape.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 04-10-2017, 01:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,932
Posted By Katja
Mine came loose too once

Thankfully, we noticed ours a few months ago when only two of the bolts were loose. Loctite and check now before every trip.
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 04-04-2017, 02:55 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,400
Posted By Katja
Dometic sometimes does not cool on electric

My 2011 Dometic will stop cooling from time to time. I keep an indoor/outdoor thermometer in it while it is parked in my driveway and don't touch anything. Over 3 or 4 weeks, it will stop cooling...
Forum: Eastern USA 03-29-2017, 12:42 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,894
Posted By Katja
Stephen Foster Cultural Center State Park

Stephen Foster Cultural Center State Park in White Springs, Florida is beautiful. Carillon Tower and Stephen Foster history, arts and crafts village in the park. Town is tiny, but lots of flat...
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 03-20-2017, 02:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,135
Posted By Katja
Is it possible there is a switch inside the...

Is it possible there is a switch inside the camper? We have a switch inside that 'did nothing' until we discovered it turns on/off an outlet on the exterior.
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 03-13-2017, 08:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,385
Posted By Katja
Thank you so much everyone

You guys are amazing. I almost can remember that this problem started after I gave that sink a good cleaning - including removing the aerator to clean it and that was when I discovered the whole...
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 03-11-2017, 01:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,385
Posted By Katja
Clarification and hopefully a photo (finally)

My dilemma is that I thought it was impossible for me to get my head in far enough to see what is leaking and to get a camera and/or tools into the space. In the daytime and with a helper, I finally...
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