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Re: Looking for Boondocker friend/group OR. WA. area
profdant139 wrote: There are BLM field offices -- just call them on the phone. They are very friendly. Also try the national forest ranger stations. You can download their Motor Vehicle Use Maps. The Avenza app should show your location on your phone. When you get more comfortable with boondocking, try using Google Earth to fly along forest roads. When you come to a fire ring, you have probably found a campsite. Boondocking is a lot more work than campground camping, and very time consuming. If you like isolation, it's worth the trouble. Thanks again Profdant139 (smile). It’s more of a budget matter then needing to isolate. I always prided myself on my “Lone Wolf” status but my last wife was/is very social and dominant so she taught me a lot about being part of the herd. Anyway, I will check out those map suggestions (smile)1.5KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Looking for Boondocker friend/group OR. WA. area
profdant139 wrote: Start slow. You don't need a group. Just try a night in a national forest. Talk to the rangers about suitable sites for your rig. Once you experience a night of complete silence and isolation, you will be hooked. Thank you Profdant139, Talking to rangers sounds like good advice. Just curious, is there a website for Oregon BLM rangers or do I just wait for them to approach my Motorhome once I have found a free BLM boondocking place to overnight that does NOT have signage prohibiting overnight RV camping?1.5KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Looking for Boondocker friend/group OR. WA. area
corvettekent wrote: Well to start with have you tried boondocking in your driveway? Did you know that you can overnight at the McMinnville air museum? This would be dry camping without hook ups. We have been there a few times. You can also stop at casinos for a night or two. In Washington we camp on state land (DNR). These are all free. Thank you so much for the quick reply, especially the one for McMinnville air museum. (Smile). The air museum website says: $40 gets you ONE night RV NO-hookup stay AND admission to air museum. Theater inside museum AND extended tour of Spruce Goose (get to sit in same pilot seat as Howard Hughes) is EXTRA charge. I’m looking forward to the above as soon as possible. (smile) P.S. I have been checking out Casino RV camping… but so far… the couple I have checked… charge as much as $75 a night for full hookup.1.5KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Looking for Boondocker friend/group OR. WA. area
StarkNaked wrote: I'm not the expert, but WA/OR don't have a huge number of public lands compared to some other states. (But I'm sure the experts will jump in to add more info). And your RV might be on the large size to get into some of the locations. Are you old enough to get a National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Senior Pass? 62 or older? Senior Pass Here are some BLM links that might help: Camping on Public Lands OR/WA Recreation BLM search by state Thank you for your quick reply, I will check out all your wonderful information here just as soon as possible. (Smile)1.5KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Looking for Boondocker friend/group OR. WA. area
routeforty wrote: Might try "vanlivingforum.com". Lots of info there on boondocking, group get togethers, etc. Thank you so much for your quick reply RouteForty (smile) I just created an account over there and posted my profile info.1.5KViews0likes0CommentsLooking for Boondocker friend/group OR. WA. area
Hello all, I am brand new to motorhomes and boon-docking. I am looking to hopefully follow or join someone or group that are experienced boon-dockers in the northwest Oregon and southwest Washington areas. I have lived my whole life in major cities obeying laws, following rules so I have some trepidation about camping in the complete wilderness. And so far, I have only taken my 32 foot Winnebago to official (legitimate) camping spots. But I want to try Boon Docking… I just need a “primer”, someone with experience to get me going. Not even sure if “Boondockers” have groups or if what I am hoping to find is contrary to the idea of Boon Docking. Anyway, I just thought I would post this to find out. This would be for the Pacific Northwest, Portland, Oregon area, northern Oregon and southern Washington. And I would be willing to pitch in for fuel and/or food in exchange for this guidance. Also, I would be happy to share references (people I know at church and other friends) who will vouch for my character. (Smile) Thanks in advance (smile)3KViews0likes13CommentsRe: Gen shuts off unless “Start” held down
Hello all, I finally had a chance to run a couple of tests. 1) My generator runs GREAT as long as I keep pressing the “start” switch at BOTH the generator and inside the carriage. YES I understand that pressing the “START” switch keeps the starter engaged (that’s for those that want to warn me about possibly burning out the starter). 2) As soon as I let go of “Start” it just shuts off as if I am pressing “Stop”. It turns out there is absolutely NO voltage output from the generator side of this Onan generator. The ENGINE side is working fine. If I were still working as an ASE certified automotive repair technician I would take the generator out and rebuild it. But unfortunately I had to have both my hips replaced due to osteoarthritis and I just can’t get around like I used to.2.9KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Gen shuts off unless “Start” held down
Hey all, I wanted to give everyone an update on my generator issue. I haven’t been able to make any progress on it lately because of work obligations and lack of extra funds but my son in law has a friend that is manager at one of the main trailer and RV dealerships here in Portland Oregon. I spoke with him the other day and he said he sees this all the time on Motorhomes that sit for a long time. He told me it is a dirty or corroded STATOR…. AND that he has a special tool for cleaning the stator without taking the generator out of the vehicle. Is this possible on a 2000 Winnebago Minnie with a Cummins Onan Model # 4KYFA26100H generator? Has anyone heard of this? He said if his tool works great. If not, then the stator needs to be replaced which requires pulling the generator.2.9KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Gen shuts off unless “Start” held down
Hello all, I really appreciate everyone’s input and help. (Smile) Unfortunately, my Onan generator model KY series H does NOT have a diagnostics code light as at least one person has pointed out. You guys ARE able to see the images of my genset, right? (Smile) Also, they have pointed out that there is NO oil level sensor either. But just to be on the safe side… I will carefully increase the oil level to just below the “FULL” mark with the dipstick screwed in. This one does NOT make sense and I hope it is wrong?? Anyway, I found the COMPLETE FULL original manuals for my Motorhome. They are at least on the level of “Chilton” automotive repair manuals if not as good as “Mitchel” shop manuals; VERY detailed. They were in one of the cabinets and I hope I mentioned that I just bought this Winnebago a couple months ago. We are having something called an “Atmospheric weather river event” (aka: constant rain) here in the Pacific Northwest and with my health AND my three part time jobs I will continue to diagnose this generator issue as soon as possible. So next, what I am going to do is: A: Carefully fill the generator oil level to just below full. B: Using a long high quality extension cord and my digital VOM (Volt Ohm Meter) I will start the generator and see if there is at least 80 to 90 volts AC (alternating current). This is the minimum voltage that must been seen so it goes into “run” mode. Even better if my VOM shows 115-120 volts AC. I just wanted to give everyone a heads up and let you all know I am still working on this. When we get to the bottom of this I will treat everyone out to the beverage of their choice (smile) (PS. To answer a couple of questions: My genset has 316 hours on it as I mentioned in my OP. (Smile). Also, thank you VERY much for pointing out how corroded the main 12 volt battery cables are at the solenoid…. I DO know the importance of having clean and tight battery cables. I will be splicing in and soldering a good length of brand new cable once I verify that the cost of getting this Gen to work properly is less then say $300. Because I can buy a brand new gas generator (Third party, NOT Cummins) for about $350. And although my battery cables at the Gen solenoid are terrible it cranks just fine.) Thanks in advance, and I will keep everyone informed.2.9KViews0likes0Comments
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