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Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 07-05-2017, 03:23 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,921
Posted By blue river
DH and I have our struggles. Once upon a time I...

DH and I have our struggles. Once upon a time I learned from co-workers how to drive 2.5 ton dump trucks, to the dump and back on country roads; but then there was a 40+ year hiatus. He's...
Forum: Windows, Awnings & Doors 01-22-2017, 01:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,618
Posted By blue river
Install Dometic Awning Cradle

We have a 21 foot Domestic Awning. DH purchased an automatic awning support and is seeking advice on installing that on our Flagstaff V-lite. Domestic installation instructions are not particularly...
Forum: Tips and Tricks 09-26-2016, 08:02 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,965
Posted By blue river
https://nohboball.com oops forgot the link....

https://nohboball.com oops forgot the link....
Forum: Tips and Tricks 09-26-2016, 08:01 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,965
Posted By blue river
I'm going to be trying these at home to decide if...

I'm going to be trying these at home to decide if they work camping....use kids (L'Oreal) spray in, leave in detangler instead of conditioner most days, and now try to go every other day, with fine...
Forum: On the Road | Travel Chat 07-22-2016, 11:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,968
Posted By blue river
On the Alcan

Ditto on mud flaps or full width guard. We are just back in the lower 48 after @8 weeks on the road. And we came down Cassiar Hwy from its intersection with AlCan last week, so mostly paved roads...
Forum: On the Road | Travel Chat 06-12-2016, 08:41 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 12,782
Posted By blue river
We are in Flagstaff V-lite, front kitchen, bumper...

We are in Flagstaff V-lite, front kitchen, bumper pull. Lots of road construction in YT. Lots of gravel dust. Sneaks in everywhere.
Forum: On the Road | Travel Chat 06-12-2016, 08:19 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 12,782
Posted By blue river
In Alaska as if yesterday evening @Tok. Diesel @...

In Alaska as if yesterday evening @Tok. Diesel @ 2.68/gal. Some rough patches towards Fairbanks but nothing to match the rough road in Yukon! Stopping for two days @AFB Family Camp.
Forum: On the Road | Travel Chat 06-08-2016, 01:35 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 12,782
Posted By blue river
Quick update.....we headed out from Denver on...

Quick update.....we headed out from Denver on June 1, delayed a few hours, because our Golden, Sierra, has been diagnosed with bone cancer. One chemo treatment + pain meds and she is on the trip...
Forum: Canada 05-21-2016, 04:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,445
Posted By blue river
Latest reading (last week) 20 kg of pet foods (44...

Latest reading (last week) 20 kg of pet foods (44 pounds, total including treats) as confirmed by a phone call. original packaging showing made in USA. 20 kg per person meats including jerky,...
Forum: Western USA 05-11-2016, 11:46 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,434
Posted By blue river
here's the CO State Parks website Colorado...

here's the CO State Parks website
Colorado Parks & Wildlife - Camping (https://cpw.state.co.us/thingstodo/Pages/Camping.aspx)

Not sure what type of activities you might like, but traveling west...
Forum: Eastern USA 05-07-2016, 11:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,980
Posted By blue river
Thanks Delco Bobby. We're originally city kids...

Thanks Delco Bobby. We're originally city kids ourselves, and have visited Philly, staying just down the street from her dorms at Homewood Suites, and walked all the way downtown to Liberty Bell,...
Forum: General Community Discussions 05-04-2016, 01:07 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,356
Posted By blue river
Packing and shopping lists

Mine is similar to Bellville Bob's for the packing of the camper, truck. Then I have a grocery list--saved to the computer, set up in the order I go through the aisles at the store where I usually...
Forum: Eastern USA 05-04-2016, 12:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,980
Posted By blue river
Campus Park and Ride RV campground, Philadelphia PA

Our granddaughter graduates from UPenn in Philadelphia, May 2017. It is not too early to plan reservations as most hotels require a minimum number of nights, and there are several other major...
Forum: On the Road | Travel Chat 03-15-2016, 02:15 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 12,782
Posted By blue river
North to Alaska 2016

Sounds a lot like our plan this summer from Colorado and back. Any ideas on cooking, bear-proofing?
Forum: On the Road | Travel Chat 03-15-2016, 01:54 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,404
Posted By blue river
Here's the link for grocery and other items which...

Here's the link for grocery and other items which may be restricted for border crossing into Canada.
I am also researching bear proofing topics, since we'll have at least dog food, maybe canned...
Forum: Canada 03-15-2016, 12:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,621
Posted By blue river
Banff is on our list, likely by June 4th or 5th....

Banff is on our list, likely by June 4th or 5th. Do campsites fill up that early in the season? Trying to figure out what grocery list should look like, how likely bears are (I'm a city girl), that...
Forum: On the Road | Travel Chat 03-12-2016, 01:28 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,404
Posted By blue river
Loving your spreadsheet so I am using it for our...

Loving your spreadsheet so I am using it for our plan. Traveling with a 30' TT (Flagstaff Vlite) and Chevy Silverado HD 2500 diesel and one senior citizen (14 yo) Golden Retriever, Sierra.
Forum: General Community Discussions 03-12-2016, 01:26 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,451
Posted By blue river
Alaska 2016

I believe the DH is hoping to do a lot of boondocking. We've not done that before so it's "all part of the adventure" but a little daunting to my mind. And he hasn't studied the map/route so there...
Forum: On the Road | Travel Chat 03-07-2016, 09:00 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 757
Posted By blue river
I70 in Colorado, 3-8-2016 CLOSURE

The Colorado Department of Transportation is planning another closure of Interstate 70 through Glenwood Canyon this week.

Crews are still working to clean up from last month’s rock slide. They...
Forum: On the Road | Travel Chat 03-06-2016, 10:14 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 640
Posted By blue river
I70 in Colorado, 3-6-2016

I-70 CLOSED TUESDAY IN CANYON FOR REPAIRS

Continued rockfall mitigation will close Interstate 70 through Glenwood Canyon on Tuesday, officials said.

The road will be closed from 9 a.m.to 4 p.m....
Forum: Forest River Lifestyle 03-04-2016, 05:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,130
Posted By blue river
And don't forget the crockpot liners,...

And don't forget the crockpot liners, life-saving. My go-to website is allrecipes.com, BTW
Forum: Forest River Lifestyle 03-03-2016, 03:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,130
Posted By blue river
We are making great use of the crockpot, and...

We are making great use of the crockpot, and George Foreman grill, these 4 months in Florida. No house size fridge or freezer in the TT, so I shop weekly, with a meal plan in mind. There's a certain...
Forum: On the Road | Travel Chat 03-01-2016, 11:41 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,404
Posted By blue river
And for Colorado's national parks check this out ...

And for Colorado's national parks check this out

Rediscovering Colorado's national parks | 9news.com (https://www.9news.com/features/rediscovering-colorados-national-parks/60621949)
Forum: On the Road | Travel Chat 03-01-2016, 11:26 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,404
Posted By blue river
I can suggest Cherry Creek State Park, just...

I can suggest Cherry Creek State Park, just outside Denver, FHU, so you can take in a Rockies game. Bring shot records for the pups, of course, and hopefully they are chipped.
Forum: On the Road | Travel Chat 02-27-2016, 10:38 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 695
Posted By blue river
I70 in Colorado, 2-26-2016

One lane in each direction, ONE LANE IN EACH DIRECTION OF I-70 REOPENS (https://tablet.olivesoftware.com/Olive/Tablet/DenverPost/SharedArticle.aspx?href=TDP%2F2016%2F02%2F26&id=Ar00202)
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