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Re: US101 Northern California
Just went through it 2 times. Going North first, then going South 2nd. We knew about it from the Caltrans phone app. Timed leaving Fortuna River Walk RV and got to Northbound line at 11:30. It was 12:15 before our point in the line started to move. They ALWAYS let northbound go first. ------ Coming back south from Oregon coast it was much tougher. Timed our arrival at about 12 knowing northbound went before us. They let northbound run for a half hour before letting south go. But they only let southbound run for 15 minutes and stopped the line before we got through and then let Northbound run again for over one half hour. Overall it took us over 2 hours to get through going south. As luck would have it going South we were stopped at a very steep side angle so I turned off my propane tanks from outside my 5th wheel trailer to keep from damaging the refrigerator.399Views0likes0CommentsRe: Hemet, CA to Klamath River RV Park, CA
Thanks CA Traveler and others for the advise on the 20. We will take it and avoid SF. By the way I just read this article about gas shortages in Northern California and the Pacific Northwest. Since your up there CA Traveler what have you seen? https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/06/gas-prices-hit-7-year-high-stations-run-fuel-going-4th-july-weekend/636Views0likes0CommentsRe: Hemet, CA to Klamath River RV Park, CA
CA Traveler wrote: The Oakland - Berkley route is my least favorite due to traffic. Check the Caldecott Tunnel restrictions if you go that way. And the Red Bluff Redding routes to the coast are often a one time only. Your input is always valued. No decision yet. Probably right, once trying the northern cross 5 to 101 we were soured. At our age the shorter road day the better. That is always in our plans now. The Caldecott Tunnel tip is appreciated and will search for current news. My wife when young lived in Gold Beach Or, trying for one more visit.637Views0likes0CommentsRe: Hemet, CA to Klamath River RV Park, CA
I use both Good Sam trip planner (set on slower RV mode) and Google Maps, which has only the faster car mode. I'm taking a similar trip to yours in a couple weeks from now. On the GS Trip Planner (RV mode & allow tolls) from Santa Nella on the 5 to Fortuna on the 101 it takes you across the Richmond-San Rafael Toll Bridge ($21 for 4 axles). If you ask the GS trip planner to avoid tolls, it routes you up to Stockton and then back west on the 37 just above SF Bay to the 101. At about 10mpg the longer route makes the bridge not to expensive. --- Now my wife and I hate San Fran and always try to avoid it. So as some have suggested to take the 5 up by Sacramento and cross to the 101 on the 20 is tempting. But many years ago we crossed from the 5 to the 101 up there (not sure maybe at Red Bluff) and with a big rig it was a long pain, not enjoyable. Still have not made up our mind but the other rig/couple we are traveling with want to take the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge over the bay because of the experience. ??????????636Views0likes0CommentsBig Rig Appropriate Diesel Station On 101 North Coast
In California on the 101 above San Francisco my 3 major truck stop phone apps show NO truck stops on the 101 in northern Cal. Gas Buddy does not categorize big rig friendly stations. ------ Between Santa Rosa and Fortuna can anyone suggest a big rig friendly diesel station they have used???? Thank you.931Views0likes1CommentHigh Profile 5th Wheel - Southern Cal to Gold Beach Oregon
Using the GS trip Planner the basic route from Southern California to Gold Beach Oregon is the 5 transitioning to the 101 at/after/through San Francisco area. --- If I set the trip planner to AVOID TOLLS it is about 17:40 hrs and 880 miles. ALLOWING TOLLS is quicker and shorter 17:18 hrs and 871 miles. --- Questions, where is the toll road/bridge?, would my big high profile 5ver be ok on the toll road/bridge, any idea what the cost for the toll may be? Any other info would be appreciated also.1.5KViews0likes5CommentsRe: Propane Tank Pigtail Blew Off. Is there A Good Brand?
Isaac-1 wrote: Check out MB Sturgis https://mbsturgis.com/rv-propane-hoses-sturgi-stays-quick-disconnects-regulators.html The hoses that came with my Sturgi-Stay QD (quick disconnect) extend-a-stay were some of the best built ones I have seen. FYI ----- I just took off the bad line and it has MB STURGIS printed on the rubber tubing. So I'll stay away from replacing with that brand.1KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Propane Tank Pigtail Blew Off. Is there A Good Brand?
mobeewan wrote: I went through 7 of these pigtails including the two that came with the trailer before having a local industrial hose and fitting supplier make 2 new hoses for me. I had a continual problem with leakage between the hose and the hose barb on the crimped end fittings. During winter camping I only had 2 of the original 30 lb propane cylinders that came with the trailer. My alternate cylinders were 20 lb. Part of the problem was with cold-weather camping the hoses were extremely stiff. When switching to a different size cylinder the hose had a tendency to turn slightly on the barb since it was too stiff to flex enough without turning. Eventually they would leak. As a permanent fix I purchased 2 green Acme nut x male pipe thread fittings from a propane supplier. I then had an industrial hose supplier manufacturer 2 hose assemblies for me consisting of a heavier hose that was 1/4 ID rated for propane use and able to withstand over 350 pounds of pressure. I had them install a female pipe thread connection on one end and a 45 degree flared female swivel nut fitting on the other end. Instead of crimp fittings on the hoses I wanted to use fittings that had threaded collars to secure the hoses but they were going to cost about $80 each. They guaranteed that their crimped fittings wouldn't leak. They've helped me with a special hose assembly for a truck I used to own and I've been dealing with them for years and trust them so I went with the crimped fittings they recommended. I also purchased 2 straight male pipe thread by male 45° flared fittings and two 45 degree male by female pipe thread elbows from them I needed to complete the connections. I removed the male pipe thread by reverse flare fittings that were screwed into the regulator connections for the hoses and replaced them with the 45 degree elbows to get the correct angle needed for the new shorter hoses. I added the two straight male pipe thread by male 45 degree flared fittings to each of the elbows. I then added the Acme nuts to the two hoses then connected the two hoses to the 45 degree flared fittings. No more leaks. The new hoses are heavier and shorter than the originals with a larger outer diameter. The cut length of the new hose before assembly was about 7 to 8 inches. When using the shorter 20lb cylinder I can loosen the 45 degree flare nut to let the hose rotate as needed to connect to the shorter tank and then retighten the nut. Wow, thanks for sharing your fix with us. I definitely will talk to our local bulk propane operations. --- But my point is since this is the first time in 9 rigs and 45 years of rving that this has happened to me, there must be over the counter brands put together better than others.1KViews0likes0Comments
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