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  1. AL

    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West No Destination : hoyden and two dogs hit the road full-time

    Bummer to hear Dawn. Tough times only last so long. Sun will shine brighter tomorrow
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    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West Truck Length constraints?

    We went for the super cab and 8" bed. Wanted at least an 8" camper, so got the versatility of the 8" bed. (don't use the truck with the camper off by and large). And as we will be living out of the truck/camper for up to 3 months at a time, went with the biggest double cab for storage. Have to...
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    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West Pulled the Trigger Yesterday

    I have the tork lift fast guns on my Silverado/North Star. They are a quality unit. The part you tie to, Is bolted to the frame, then the " fastgun" unit ties the camper to the tie down. There is no spring tension, but they are super quick and easy to adjust. And they do need to be adjusted a...
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    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West No Destination : hoyden and two dogs hit the road full-time

    Cool, thanks for the tips, I haven't started to research Bryce and Zion yet. I'll be bringing the tw200. If we meet up end of April, first of may, giving it a good try out will help give ya something to do :)
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    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West No Destination : hoyden and two dogs hit the road full-time

    Wow, u still have 2 months before starting work, That's something! Thanks for the reminder of the crowds at Bryce and Zion. Was tempted to see before expo, but baa. Will just nose around north or south rim depending on temps. Have a great time in tuweep!!
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    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West Women's Offroad Driving Course

    Great report Mr Habit. Looks like good skills both my wife and I can use. Hope to pick up something similar at expo in flagstaff, and elsewhere.
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    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West Saline Valley From the Air

    Very cool Ski. Caught a "air show" at Ballarat many years ago. Must have been practicing 90 degree turns, from horizontal to full up verticle. Very fun,,,
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    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West I need to hear a good new joke

    To tell jokes on my redneck self: you been married 3 x, and still have the same in laws,,, you have to go outside to get something out of the fridge,, you think dom perignon was a mafioso,,, you wonder how gas stations keep their restrooms so clean,,, And for all of us here: neighbors...
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    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West Inside Shower Tips?

    Ahh that clarifies it :}. Yep just when I thought my roughing it days were over, I have signed on with,two different ,week long , kayaking trips on the west coast of Vancouver island. I will be longing for a 6 gal shower, when all i have is a cup of warmed up water to rinse my face with. All...
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    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West Carrizo Plain Wildflowers 2017

    Great resource Bill. Thank you
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    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West No Destination : hoyden and two dogs hit the road full-time

    Antelope cyn and rainbow arch by page? The wave, Paria cyn? I haven't been yet but have heard good things
  12. AL

    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West No Destination : hoyden and two dogs hit the road full-time

    You sound well suited for it! What with galavanting from az to in to fl and back, oh my... you could drive fleetwoods from Indiana to cal. And atc or teslas back east....
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    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West Roof Leak caused by weather conditions and maybe stupidy!

    Sorry to hear about the leaks guys, big bummer. Mine has been sitting in the driveway since 1st of dec. with the top down. Electric heater keeping it about 50 degrees. I have been sweating it [pun intended], wanting to open er up to inspect and pack. Finally got a break in the rain yesterday...
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    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West Island in the Sky, The Needles, Moab, and BLM

    I bought the benchmarks after already having the Delorme. For me they are much better. More detail, easier for me to see, better color.
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    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West Inside Shower Tips?

    Exactly our limited experience abqbw. On our 7 week trip last fall, we used the indoor shower, 6-8 times, outdoor once, and motels, park etc, the rest of the time. Hopefully a poor example, because we were on the road a lot more than desired, for repairs, to meet family and friends etc. Plan to...
  16. AL

    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West Pulled the Trigger Yesterday

    x2 on the jealous. "if your gonna go big" tis the way to do it. with the solid top, should be a lot quieter in town or in wind than my northstar
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    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West Camper storage - up or down?

    Sorry to hear captm. Especially since your over there in the "rain shadow" :{ . X3 on room enough for top up. Would love to have that space to gear up, work on etc, etc.
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    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West Carrizo Plain Wildflowers 2017

    Would be a good stop over for us the weekend of the 18 th
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    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West Northstar 850SC

    Looks great Rust. That is what we like about ours. Lots of storage under the queen size, north south [no crawl over] bed.
  20. AL

    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West No Destination : hoyden and two dogs hit the road full-time

    Whew you've been doing some driving! X2, by the way , in " a future with the written word" :) In my case, construction or infrastructure,and big commercial or industrial company's. Whenever they have something needs doing, they schedule the work 5-6- or 7 days a week, 10 or more hours a day...
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    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West No Destination : hoyden and two dogs hit the road full-time

    Glad your seeing some country! If you can answer, THAT, question, how to make a living doing something that you like, where you like, it would be monumentally earth shaking, and make you millions! How about part time, or overtime work? Just working the overtime gigs, one half the year, is only...
  22. AL

    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West Anyone using a hitch cargo carrier ?

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    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West Anyone using a hitch cargo carrier ?

    I am just trying to finish up this project, between the rain and snow. Not so concerned about departure angle, for me it's just an rv with four wheel drive and good ground clearance. Will walk, or ride bike or motorcycle ( carry on front hitch) to keep truck out of places might have trouble. I...
  24. AL

    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West Comb Wash/Butler Wash Route Planning Info

    Bummer, what a crock. See this happen all to often. Hopefully county will reopen. With Wyoming,(recent npr article on) and other states looking to acquire federal land, and sell off federal and state lands, been looking into how to oppose, which groups are most effective at opposing. Seems like...
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    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West Organizing rear of cab for storage?

    I wish i could include pictures but am to electronically challenged. I pulled out the rear seat and center console. Reinsulated several bare areas. Built a platform covering the whole area, about 10" off the floor. Good storage for table and hiking poles etc. Than built 3 boxes. One in the...
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