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Move to diesel engines across the RV spectrum a fad?

I'm noticing that in every segment of RV-ing, be it tow vehicles, or motorhomes, diesel engines are appearing as options (such as the one on the 1500 Dodge.)I wonder if this is something that is here to stay, or if it is something similar to the 1970...

Table Rock Lake Paid Work Camper Positions now Available

The Corps of Engineers Table Rock Lake is looking to fill aproximately 25 bid positions for the 2014 recreation season. This year we have several opportunities to bid on. I would encourage you to take a look at all of them. You can bid on as many ...

Oregon Coast Maintenence Host Position Available Summer 2014

Position was filled, but their travel plans and finances changed so they cannot make it this year. STILL AVAILABLE!Camp Blanco RV Park (www.campblanco.com), located on the beautiful southern Oregon coast in the small town of Port Orford, is looking f...

"Best 2013 Family Vacations"

Best 2013 family vacationsFound this article last night while researching vacation destinations. Seems to be fairly thorough. It has 10 pages and it's broken down by region and activity. Thought others might enjoy checking it out as well. I have to a...

Fire place grate in fire pit

Has anyone used a fireplace grate in a fire pit? Thinking about doing that so the air can better circulate up through the wood providing a better fire.Good/bad idea?

5x5 Vinyl Fence Posts on Closeoutl

I was just at my local Home Depot. They have 8 foot 5x5 vinyl fence posts on sale/closeout for $9.06. These are the ones that are used for making the storage container the stinky slinky and regularly sell for over $25.These are a light tan color ca...

4 Down Towing

Can I really tow my 2000 Dodge Durango 4WD "automatic" with all four wheels on the ground ? My owners manual indicates that my 4WD shifter lever must be in "N" neutral position.

New to site / New to RV'ing - Could use some guidance

First post. I'll begin by saying what a great site! I have to thank you guys already because the information here may have just saved me from making a first timers mistake. We're looking to get into RV'ing and recently went to a show. The wife an...

camco weight distribution hitch

fixed linkhttp://www.amazon.com/Camco-48058-Elite-Weight-Distributing/dp/B005SB6S3Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1390281366&sr=8-1&keywords=weight+distributing+hitch+with+sway+controlI found this on Amazon. Looks like a great deal, I was wondering if anyo...

sick in Yuma

Just got off the phone with a friend of mine who is in Yuma and he said a lot of people are sick with valley fever , the hospital is full and they won't let you visit for fear you will get sick too.

New truck, verify my setup please

Hope I don't upset anyone...I posted this on one of my threads, but thought I would get more feedback here.Here's the only shot I have right now with the trailer. I haven't towed, still 400 miles left in break in period. I did bring it 2 miles at a...

Safety issue 9 volt Batteries

I wanted to post this as a safety heads up for those of us tend to throw batteries in drawer or trash with out store 9 volt batteries in our RV's.We had an insurance claims adjuster come to Rotary Club and he talked to us about the 9 volt battery saf...

Quartzsite

Many have been concerned that attendance might be down at the Q. Our experience this week says that people are every where. The mornings are more than busy at the show. After noon is a little lighter. Pretty good show.

12' silverado 1500 and 3065w windjammer towing ?

I currently have a 2012 1500 silverado rates to tow 9500lbs. It's has the 5.3 with 3.42 gears. My camper is 36' bumper to tongue heights 7k dry with a hitch weight of 900lbs and is the 2013 model year. I am consisting going into a 2014 silverado crew...

Excessive propane usage

I had one of my propane tanks go empty. There was a faint smell of propane when I opened the door to take it out for refill. I turned the knob to the other tank and made sure I had propane flowing. After two weeks without using the propane except for...

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