Apr-19-2014 04:53 AM
Apr-30-2014 12:40 AM
jobythebay wrote:trailerbikecamper wrote:
I am planning a trip for my parents to come for a visit here. Just to yake in 3 festivals of the many that happen every summer, will take them at least 3 weeks. To take in the many sights around our place is another 2 weeks.
My suggestion is to plan your trip then add 50% on to the time to allow for extended stays when you find something interesting.
Also check out icebergfinder.com while you are here. If you are here early enough you ma
y see some from places like Twilingate, or St. Anthony.
We are planning 5 weeks. We could do longer but I have an elderly mom who freaks out when I'm gone...not really..she is taken care of very well but she misses me.
Apr-29-2014 11:33 AM
trailerbikecamper wrote:
I am planning a trip for my parents to come for a visit here. Just to yake in 3 festivals of the many that happen every summer, will take them at least 3 weeks. To take in the many sights around our place is another 2 weeks.
My suggestion is to plan your trip then add 50% on to the time to allow for extended stays when you find something interesting.
Also check out icebergfinder.com while you are here. If you are here early enough you ma
y see some from places like Twilingate, or St. Anthony.
Apr-29-2014 07:55 AM
Apr-29-2014 04:14 AM
Apr-28-2014 06:33 PM
NCWriter wrote:
It would be a shame if you cancel based on worries about Hwy One, the TransCanada in Newfoundland! It's a major highway, better than many stretches of US Interstates I've driven.
Newfoundland is a delightful RV destination and we are sure to return after the great experience we had in 2012.
The short ferry is much less expensive, so we took it both ways and found fun things to see driving back, like the wonderful aviation museum at Gander.
Have a great trip!
Apr-28-2014 05:57 PM
Apr-27-2014 04:37 AM
Apr-27-2014 01:10 AM
CA Traveller wrote:CA Traveler wrote:
Call Verizon before you leave the US and add Telus cell for $15/month, no change to your plan. Data will be expensive. Minimum cell towers so don't expect coverage as you're driving.
For 9 years I did nothing and had no damage to the toad - but welcome to the Alaskan Highway. Replaced the windshield and have rock damage on the paint. Been a lot of years since we've been to Newfoundland but would expect the same today.
What to do:
1. If you have a rear mud flap near the bumper that is less that 5" from the ground remove it. It will kick up the rocks and it's only purpose is for advertising and marketing anyway.
2. A vertical shield will reflect rocks forward and damage MH paint or radiator. At least put damping material on it. Anything below the shield like a radiator won't be protected.
3. A custom made tight fitting bra works but does require washing every day to remove the dirt under it. Otherwise the paint will be rubbed off.
4. The Protect A Tow type device is the best protection.
5. Cover the side mirrors.
6. When meeting traffic pull over as far as possible and slow way down or better yet stop.
I'd say the MH was hit by about 8-10 rocks from oncoming traffic last year. Truckers were the best as they would pull over as far as possible. RVs and tourists were clueless. The worst were the locals. Rock damage is a way of life and they drove fast.
Apr-26-2014 07:17 AM
Apr-26-2014 05:38 AM
Apr-25-2014 12:43 PM
CA Traveler wrote:
Call Verizon before you leave the US and add Telus cell for $15/month, no change to your plan. Data will be expensive. Minimum cell towers so don't expect coverage as you're driving.
For 9 years I did nothing and had no damage to the toad - but welcome to the Alaskan Highway. Replaced the windshield and have rock damage on the paint. Been a lot of years since we've been to Newfoundland but would expect the same today.
What to do:
1. If you have a rear mud flap near the bumper that is less that 5" from the ground remove it. It will kick up the rocks and it's only purpose is for advertising and marketing anyway.
2. A vertical shield will reflect rocks forward and damage MH paint or radiator. At least put damping material on it. Anything below the shield like a radiator won't be protected.
3. A custom made tight fitting bra works but does require washing every day to remove the dirt under it. Otherwise the paint will be rubbed off.
4. The Protect A Tow type device is the best protection.
5. Cover the side mirrors.
6. When meeting traffic pull over as far as possible and slow way down or better yet stop.
I'd say the MH was hit by about 8-10 rocks from oncoming traffic last year. Truckers were the best as they would pull over as far as possible. RVs and tourists were clueless. The worst were the locals. Rock damage is a way of life and they drove fast.
Apr-25-2014 11:52 AM
Apr-25-2014 10:36 AM
CA Traveler wrote:
What to do:
1. If you have a rear mud flap near the bumper that is less that 5" from the ground remove it. It will kick up the rocks and it's only purpose is for advertising and marketing anyway.
2. A vertical shield will reflect rocks forward and damage MH paint or radiator. At least put damping material on it. Anything below the shield like a radiator won't be protected.
3. A custom made tight fitting bra works but does require washing every day to remove the dirt under it. Otherwise the paint will be rubbed off.
4. The Protect A Tow type device is the best protection.
5. Cover the side mirrors.
6. When meeting traffic pull over as far as possible and slow way down or better yet stop.
I'd say the MH was hit by about 8-10 rocks from oncoming traffic last year. Truckers were the best as they would pull over as far as possible. RVs and tourists were clueless. The worst were the locals. Rock damage is a way of life and they drove fast.
Apr-25-2014 09:55 AM