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Re: LED dome light upgrade won't stay in place
eric1514 wrote: I cleaned the area really well with alcohol before I mounted mine and I haven't had one let go, yet. If they do, I'll put them back up with some silicon sealant. Eric X2. Cleaned with alcohol first and haven't had one let go in the year since I installed them.413Views0likes0CommentsRe: Tires for Fiver
Tgator1 wrote: Again, thanks to everyone for the helpful information. I ended up with Bridgestone Duravis R250's (LT245 75R 16) purchased at Discount Tires. I'm looking forward to several years of explosion free service from them! Interesting! I tried to purchase XPS Ribs, same size as you, to replace Towmaster 235/80/R16's, same as you, and Discount Tire flatly refused to sell them to me because "they aren't the same load carrying capacity as the originals". They waited till my rig was up on the jacks and 2 wheels already removed before the "service manager" came to inform me they wouldn't sell me the Ribs but would sell me some GY 614Gs at $100/tire more than the Ribs. Sounded like a scam to me then, and still does after reading that they had no problems selling them to you. You definitely made the right choice going to LT tires to replace the Towmaster ST junk!446Views0likes0CommentsRe: Medical Insurance for RVer while in Mexico
We purchase emergency medical insurance for all of our trips outside of our home province. As a Cdn,this is second payer insurance, so may be different for US folks. There are numerous sites online that sell such policies but you need to read the fine print very carefully, and answer all questions totally honestly, to avoid misunderstandings. Most Med Evac policies cover you ONLY if you are admitted as an in-hospital patient and require emergency evacuation home. You're responsible for all hospital charges up until the time they take over. If, for example, you have a stroke or heart attack, that bill could be VERY sizeable before they are able to take over and evacuate you. The GoodSam travel assist policy will transport you only TO THE NEAREST FACILITY CAPABLE OF TREATING YOUR AILMENT, and that may not be anywhere near where you want to go. Mexican IMSS hospitals range from very good to places where you wouldn't take a sick animal. I would not take a chance with them in almost ANY situation. If you go to a private hospital or facility, be prepared to pay costs very close to that of an American hospital. As for the story link posted by the OP, that's the type of thing that happens when you travel uninsured. I don't see anything that was out-of-line by the medical facilities that apparently SAVED HIS LIFE. Maybe he and his family should be thankful that they were able to do that rather than grousing about having to pay for it. Best bet......buy Emergency Medical Insurance.164Views0likes0CommentsRe: Banff and Jasper Natl Park campgrounds? Please advise
Veebyes wrote: The Canadian National Parks have rubbed us the wrong way with the per person per day charges, rather than per vehicle & days, as the US National Parks are. ??????? Family/Group: Up to seven people arriving in a single vehicle in a national park. $19.60 per day Veebyes wrote: The CGs also, are not cheap & the daily 'fire permit' scam, is an irritation though the 'free' firewood that goes with it is nice. For $8.80 you get all the firewood you want to burn (within reason). Check out the price of firewood anywhere you want to and see how that compares. Most places around here are $8-$9 for a little bundle that you could carry one under each arm.441Views0likes0CommentsRe: leaving house empty
You may want to try having a housesitter look after your home while you are away. We have used one for 5-6 months per year for the past 10 years and have had nothing but success. You need to be careful in the selection process, but if you do your due diligence properly this can be a great way to leave your vacant house worries behind. Housecarers web site163Views0likes0CommentsRe: More Medipac Problems
My policy, and I'm sure most if not all others, states the following: Medical Expenses Incurred After the Emergency has Ended Limitation of Benefits Once you are deemed medically stable to return to your province or territory of residence (with or without a medical escort) either in the opinion of xxxxxxxx(the insurer) or by virtue of discharge from hospital, your emergency is considered to have ended, whereupon any further consultation, treatment, recurrence or complication related to the medical emergency will no longer be eligible for coverage under this policy. Since your claim was going to be under $100 after your deductible, you would have been far better off to pay for it yourself and possibly file a claim with your provincial medical coverage after you got home.857Views0likes0CommentsRe: Realities of Mexican insurance
Canadian Rainbirds wrote: Our policy (from Qualitas, via Lewis and Lewis) quite clearly states that the home (ie Canadian or US) insurance policy must be valid and in force, ie not lapsed. Since we bring the rig back every year that has not been a problem. Had we left it long term in Mexico we might well have overlooked that. When our Jeep was stolen in February Qualitas finally paid out at the end of March. (Subject of several posts) Can you quote the portion of the policy that states this? I use the same insurance and am unable to find anywhere that stipulates that you must have US or Cdn insurance on your vehicle. As well, in the FAQ section of L&L's website it states the following: Q. Do I have to carry US / Canadian insurance as well as my Mexican insurance? A. No, you do not need to carry US / Canadian insurance for your Mexican Auto Insurance to be valid. However, the policy you purchase from Lewis and Lewis does not cover you in the US or Canada.394Views0likes0Comments
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