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camping in glacier national park campgrounds, generator use.

I am planning a trip to glacier national park, am I allowed to use my generator at the campgrounds in the park, if so are there limitations as to when I can use the generator? Any help would be appreciated.ThanksTom

How to replace roof vents?

I need to replace all my roof vents & plan to start with the two square ones & wonder can I replace just the plastic part that lifts & closes or must I replace the whole thing including frame & fan & etc?Seems like a lot of work with sealing it & all...

cargo trailer

I picked up this 10' trailer to hopefully haul a golfcart camping.Two questions if anyone knows:1. It has a back ramp that folds down- Does anyone have an idea of the weight capacity? (I cannot find on website)- Will it hold a golf cart?2. Also- the ...

RV Stale Smell

I'm dealing with "Old RV Stale Smell," trying in hit-or-miss fashion to locate the source of the problem since I don't want to blanket the place with something like Febreze, which offends my nostrils, no matter what the particular scent. Right now, ...

Thought on snorkeling in the Keys

We just spent one week at the Jolly Roger CG in Marathon Key (recommended BTW). We were mainly interested in snorkeling.1) The CG had a very good beach for shallow snorkeling. It has a lot of fish and other critters-sponges, corals and my first nudib...

Strangest thing asked to borrow

What is the strangest thing a fellow camper has asked to borrow from you?I had to chuckle this past weekend when a tenting family set up to us. Very disorganized and every time they opened a door on their van you could hear pots, pans or something e...

Need to get out of here...

Just counting the days till our next outing.I can hardly stand being at the house anymore.That big 'ole shiny fifth wheel is just sitting on the dusty storage lot waiting.Me is hoping we can get two trips per month from now on.Being gone is so very n...

full body paint

We have a Cedar Creek with full body paint. We were told to wash the same as we do our vehicles. We have a pressure washer to use on truck. Don't like the idea of doing that. Do we use a special soap, is waxing necessary?

Lightning

We were camping this past week in Lancaster County Pa and had a very bad storm roll through on Tuesday and had a lightning strike about 15 ft in front of our motorhome. It blew off the cover from the fuse panel and tripped three breakers. After reset...

Scam or no scam?

Received this answer to my ad on Craigslist for my MH:Hi there, Thank you for getting back to me.Can you assure me that it'sin good state and that i will not be disappointed in it?I'm ready topay your asking price and to be honest, i want to buy this...

Coleman vs Quest Canopy

After our third camping trip with out new Ultralite 197, we are ready to buy a canopy. We want a dome style either 10x10 0r 12x12 and either a Coleman or Quest. Those brands seem to be the most popular as we walk through the campground. I have commer...

Coach-Net SO Frustrating / Good Sam Here I Come

I got a year free with Coach-Net due to buying a new Class C.Needed them once & sat on hold for a long time so hung up.Ford roadside assistance picked up immediately (ironically, they outsource their roadside assistance to Coach-Net but the call got ...

Generator asphyxiates camper

Sad story, local people away from home.http://www.wjactv.com/template/inews_wire/wires.regional.pa/28f52aba-www.wjactv.com.shtml#.UgRV3G12nDcCamper dies from carbon monoxide poisoning August 08, 2013 16:48 EDT CRESAPTOWN, Md. (AP) -- The Allegany Cou...

Strangers Helping Strangers

This past Friday we went camping at the Jellystone Park @ Lazy River in Gardiner New York which is located right on the Wallkill River. The area had some heavy thunderstorms on and off throughout the day. The river was rising a little and no one seem...

GEO Tracker on dolly

Making our first trip towing a dolly with a 5 speed 4x4 Geo Tracker. Pulled boats around the world but never a dolly. ALL advice is appreciated. steering locked? Neutral?

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