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Amazon Fernly closing?

I read that Amazon is closing the Fernly location and moving it to Reno after the first of the year. Is this true? Are they still going to use work campers next year? Does anyone know if there are campgrounds near the new facility?I worked in Coffevi...

Seasonal working at UPS during Christmas rush..??

Was looking through local, Raleigh NC, paper this morning and see ad from UPS about temp jobs. www.upsjobs.com/print they are needing Part Time package handlers at $10-11hrSeasonal Driver Helpers as well.. it appears the driver will or can pick you ...

any towing a ford edge awd

Hi all, looking at buying a 2009 awd ford edge limited are they flat towable and if so any issues with the tranny, battery, or special procedure to follow?? Got spoiled towing my wrangler for the last 5 yrs.

Who buys an RV from an RV show?

Just wondering how many people actually buy a camper from a RV show. We bought our first camper at a show 3 years ago. Checked some prices and I thought at the time that we got a pretty good deal without all of the haggling at the dealer. Thinking...

Snakes On An RV?

Have any of you had problems with snakes wanting to curl up inside your wheel well or other places on your RV?

how real do your electric 'fireplace' flames look?

I haven't really seen one of these in person. I had assumed that the 'flames' on the electric fireplace units look hokey and unrealistic. But some folks on another recent thread commented that they really like their 'fireplaces' and use them often ...

Lack of Hot water

We have a "new to us" 2000 motor home with a gas-only 6 gal hot water heater. Because there wasn't enough hot water to take a quick shower, we added the electrical rod to it. However, there is not a difference in the amount of hot water when taking...

anyone happen to be working/workamping NASCAR events??

I have read that there are people that follow nacsar circuit doing sales, promotion etc. So i wondered if anyone around here and experienced that and how it worked out, did you get pay or free stuff .. get a camping slot at racetrack or away etc. the...

Which State Has the Best Drivers?

I live in the Washington, D.C. metro area and I must admit that we have the most inconsiderate and incapable drivers that I am aware of. I have been to every state in the east and I can say, without a doubt, that Pennsylvania has the most considerat...

To Plan or not to Plan

That is the dilemma. In the past, I worked full time and could only travel on weekends, vacations or holidays -- the most crowded times of the year with the least time to waste. I planned the major details like where we are going and where we are s...

Truma is finally selling in the US now

Link.I've grumbled about this before when Truma only sold their propane level meter, but apparently they are dipping more than just a toe in US waters with their Combi forced air LP gas furnace/water heater. It also has the option to work on electri...

Soaring with the birds in the Bosque

What I love the most about the RV lifestyle is how it allows me to take my ultralight flying machines all over the country and see so many different landscapes and wildlife areas from a unique perspective. I am based in New Mexico and a friend and fe...

how to wire a toad to power auxillary brake

I am going to add an auxillary brake on my Jeep Cherokee and am concerned about running the battery down while towing. I want to add power to the battery so that when the brake is active it doesn't run the battery down. I have a 7 wire plug on my MH ...

protection for car

Has anyone used the protect-a-tow with a car dollie? I don`t see where it could attach. Has anyone seen a similar device for a car dollie. Thanks

Rebuilt my tow dolly, need tires

Did my Roadmaster all over, new brake cyl, lines, roters, calipers, pads, bearings, racers and a paint job. Now I need tires -ST 205-75/14 - Dealer has Trailer King, Carlsile, Maxxis and Tow Max all around same price, ???? any luck with any of th...

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