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Re: How to deal with neighbor noise in quiet hours?
I haven't read all 7 pages of posts. Has anyone suggested buying this lady a new car? She probably doesn't like her old beater any better than you do, but most likely, it's the best she can do. I can understand resenting being woken at that hour, but you have the option of moving your site.402Views0likes0CommentsRe: Do you exercise your generator in the winter?
Dusty R wrote: I added a switch to the electric fuel pump. Now when I know that I'm not going to use it again for quite some time I run it for a while to get it warm, then turn the fuel pump off and let it run out of gas. Been doing that for several years. I do the same thing, Dusty. Love technology that makes my life easier. I have mine do a reminder on the day that it is due, and then I will have it set an alert 3 days later. I figure that within 3 days, I should be able to get an opportunity to hang out at the RV for a little bit while the genny runs. I use the opportunity to check for leaks (Luckily, I haven't found any so far), straighten up if anything needs it, or run a clorox wipe over the counters and bathroom. When it's not cold enough to run the heater in the RV, I run the vacuum to put a load on the generator. I do this every month since I just recently dropped $700 on a new carburetor for the genny. I'll also run the engine for at least 30 minutes while I'm there.449Views0likes0CommentsRe: Bark, bark, bark continuously!
Another dog owner here. I guess I'm going to be in the minority here. I would prefer that they neighbor contact the campground immediately if they hear my dogs barking incessantly and request that they contact me on the number registered in their records to make me aware that there may be a problem with my pets. I know my dogs very well. My Bulldog, I've had since she was 7 weeks old, and we didn't know she COULD bark until she was 3 months old. Now, she barks VERY rarely. I have another mixed breed, and if you walk too close by, or if she sees another dog (she doesn't particularly like other dogs), she will bark a little and settle back down. That's why we leave the radio or TV on for some background noise and close the blinds when we are gone somewhere we can't take them too. If they are barking constantly for a long period of time, there is something that desperately needs attention, and I need to be notified.513Views0likes0CommentsRe: RV Sheets
wannavolunteerFT wrote: I have found that some of the sheets I have that were previous to the days of the super thick mattresses work well. When I bought new ones, I didn't buy the "extra deep pocket sheets." With a 3" memory foam and a quilted mattress pad, I am good with regular sheets, just have a bit extra to tuck under at the foot. FYI, OP mentioned not being able to find high thread count sheets in "RV" sizes. You do not want to get too high of a thread count or you have defeated the purpose of cotton sheets. A count over about 400 doesn't breathe well, and you end up with the same temperature regulation issues as if you used polyester blend or 100% polyester sheets. You are so right about having the thread count too high, wannavolunteer. I posted on the other thread that I didn't want to go over 1000 thread count, which is what I use at home now, because of an experience with a gift from a friend. She bought me a set of 1600 TC linen sheets and it was very similar to what I imagine sleeping under a canvas tarp would feel like. Whiteeye42, I don't have the princess and the pea syndrome, but you did crack me up. Keep smiling!760Views0likes0CommentsRe: Difficult to find RV Bed Sheets
I am looking for the same thing that a lot of you are. Plain white linen sheets in 800 to 1000 TC for an RV Queen mattress that are affordable and durable. No Egyptian cotton, it's too soft and has no body to it. I also don't want the thread count TOO high. A very good friend bought me a set of sheets for a present. They were 1600 TC linen sheets. Those suckers would nearly stand up by themselves, and were so heavy and thick that it felt like you were sleeping underneath a canvas tarpaulin. I know she paid a fortune for them, but I only used them a few times before folding them up neatly and packing them away forever in the back of the linen closet like a good hoarder should! (ATTN: Camping World!!! We have you a potential money maker here!)539Views0likes0CommentsRe: RV Sheets
ScottG wrote: You can buy all kinds of RV short queen sheets for $35~45 on Amazon and that's dirt cheap for bed sheets of any size. I can't find those sheets, ScottG. Would you mind posting a link? The only ones I can find when I look for "RV Sheets" are only 300 thread count and start at $60.212Views0likes0CommentsRe: What we have learned
I studied RVs for 5 years before I took the actual plunge into ownership. I had a list of "Must Haves" and actually wrote them down on a piece of paper. My list of "Must Haves" was very short, yours may be a bit longer based on your needs, and a long list of "Must Haves" will most likely increase your expense and your search time. #1. Must be less than $30K #2. Must have adequate kitchen space to store all necessities (including food) and be able to prepare a meal in the space provided. #3. Must have adequate closet storage for full time living. #4. Must have washer/dryer hookups I got all of my "Must Haves" in my C Class except for #4. When I saw my RV, I was instantly in love. So, I guess, the washer/dryer wasn't really a "Must Have" after all, but more like a "REALLY Want". I haven't seen one RV on the road, in brochures, or in a park that I was jealous of. One day, when the time comes to put this RV out to pasture, I will find that "perfect" RV, but for now, this one is close enough to perfect for me.315Views0likes0Comments
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