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Re: Quiet side of the Smokies
They're usually referring to the area around Townsend TN. The area has been marketing itself as the "quieter side" for years now and they generally are as compared to Gatlinburg and Cherokee areas. Still all the marketing is working and leading to more people and growth so I'm not sure how many more years the "quieter" will apply. It is close to the park and Cades Cove. Several good RV parks in the area. Convenient to lots of other stuff.281Views0likes0CommentsRe: Extended Warranty- is it worth it?
In general, extended warranties are rarely worth it for anything - RV's, autos, homes or the ones at Walmart that they offer every time you buy an electronic. They are very close to 100% profit for dealers and that's why they push them so much.277Views0likes0CommentsRe: RV Warranty Forever
I had this on my previous RV. "Incentive" from the dealer so didn't cost me anything initially. The only thing I had to do to keep it in force was have an annual service inspection. Cost at my dealer was about $100 plus any supplies if they used any. Could use any dealer I wanted as long as they checked all the items required. Did not have to have it winterized by them. You just mail the service invoice to the insurance co every year to verify that it was done. For the consumer - I think it just depends on what type of owner you are. If you have the time and you enjoy working and maintaining your RV, it probably won't mean much to you. If you're the type thats not quite as skilled or you usually take your RV to the dealership for service anyway, it can be a good deal. For the dealer - it's genius! It's gets you into a dealership at least once a year. And what do you do while you're there? At the very least you look around the parts dept and find something you need. If you're like me you also look at the newer models. I traded that Rv after about 3 years so I never had to make a claim against the warranty so I don't know how that works. Bottom line - it's not something I would pay for, but if the dealer wants to give it to me, I would probably make the effort to use it again.254Views0likes0CommentsRe: Wallace Creek Campground Enid ms.
Hello Wallace creek is a popular campground especially when the weather warms up. If you're coming in on a weekend you might want to make a reservation just to be safe. During the week you should be fine. All sites are nice with concrete pads and hookups so for an overnight stop any site should be fine. There's a board at the entrance to the park showing available sites and payment instructions. You can drive through the park, choose your site and come back to pay. Cash or check only, no credit cards. If you don't make reservations there are two other parks in the area, a COE across the dam and a state park a short distance away in case Wallace is full.429Views0likes0CommentsRe: Two Gray Tanks
I understand what you're trying to accomplish. Why waste all that space in the sink tank. Here's what I would do. It's going to depend somewhat on the location of the two tanks and access between them. I would use 1 1/2" or 2" PVC pipe. You will need connections, pipe cleaner and glue. Hardest part will be making a good connection between the tank and the pipe. Ideal would some type of gasket system, but for that you would need access to the inside of the tank. You may can use plumbers putty and glue but it would have to be a very secure connection to keep from vibrating loose driving down the road. Go to a plumbing supply store (not a big box store a real plumbing store) and tell them what you have in mind. I'm sure there is something out there that will work. Also make sure all the pipe is secured to frame to decrease vibration when traveling. Install the pipe toward the TOP of the tanks. As the tank that's used most often fills it will begin to siphon over to the other tank. Problem solved.750Views0likes0Comments
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