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Re: Can anyone in Alberta Help???
We are in Claresholm. Kaleidoscope Travel (Anita) has organized a Go South package. We are flying private charter from Calgary to Great Falls. Our vehicle is going on a car hauler and will meet us at the airport in Great Falls. They have an option to have your RV transported to Great Falls.305Views0likes0CommentsRe: Highway 191 north of Morenci towing trailers
I researched that route a few years ago when we were touring Moab and then heading south into Az. Apparently there are lots of switchbacks and a tunnel with a height of 12’ 7”. Since our fifth wheel is 13’ 2” tall, we did a different road.962Views0likes0CommentsRe: Winter camping in Alberta
We have camped year round in the Calgary area. For many years we spent New Years Eve at Maclean Creek. Some years it has been cold enough that the champagne froze in the glasses. We had the water system winterized and carried water in a 5 gallon container. We used the RV toilet and flushed it with windshield washer fluid. Sometimes the fridge quit working because it was too cold outside for it. Because we were only out for the weekend it was not an issue.554Views0likes0CommentsRe: Buying used 2011 Cameo - Need input
We have a 2011 Cameo 31KSLS. We bought it new and it has been essentially problem free. We wanted the carriage frame. The Bigfoot leveling system was a bonus but now it would be a requirement if we had to buy another trailer. Our unit has Hehr dual pane windows and they have been the problem area in the trailer. We have had several of our windows fog. If we had to replace this unit, we would definitely try to find another Cameo.565Views0likes0CommentsRe: Slide-in access vs preferred floorplan
Our requirement when choosing a floor plan was one we liked with all slides out and it had access to the fridge & bathroom with the slides in. You spend very little time in your rv with the slides in, so pick the floor plan that you like the best. We have often seen RVers stopped for lunch, with one slide out for access to the fridge.284Views0likes0CommentsRe: Winter Travel
We have done Calgary to Arizona quite a few times since 2001. In January you need 3 days of clear weather. I15 is well maintained. If there is snow they generally have it cleared within a couple days. We always leave I15 at Boulder MT and do highways 69 & 41 to Dillon, Mt. This lets you miss 2 of the passes on I15, near Butte. This route is good 2 lane highway, used by lots of semis. We have always stayed in the RV. There are a few RV parks that stay open year round - Great Falls, MT (Dicks), Dillon, MT (Countryside), Nephi, UT (High Country). You mentioned 89 - it is a nice 2 lane highway. You would leave I15 at Nephi to go south on 89. Definitely do not do highway 14 from I15 to 89 - it gets up to about 9000+ft - not good in January. If you decide to do 89 make sure the weather in southern Utah is clear of snowstorms. When we did it - Calgary to Dillon is about 9 hours. Our second day would be Dillon to St. George - about 11 hours. We did 89 from Nephi once - it took about 12 hours from Dillon to Page, AZ. We pulled into Page after dark and just stayed in the Walmart parking lot. We had filled our fresh water tank at the Flying J in Nephi, so we were okay with dry camping for the night. The water system was winterized when we left Calgary, but DH had blown the RV antifreeze out of the system so it was easier to dewinterize once we got far enough south. We used rv antifreeze for the toilet and carried a 5 gallon container of water. As others have said, monitor the weather forecast closely and be prepared to delay leaving for a couple days until you have a clear weather window. Travel safe and enjoy snowbirding.551Views0likes0CommentsRe: OK, Washer and Dryer in your RV...Do you use them?
We have a W/D (Splendide Ariston) and use it regularly, when at a FHU campground. It’s great, I can put a load in, go to the pool, walk the dog or other fun activity & come back to clean clothes.I did the math and we paid for it in under 2 years. I know exactly what has been in the machine.The last time I used campground laundry facilities, the washer looked clean but put oil stains all over my load of whites - expensive to replace all those clothes.325Views0likes0CommentsRe: summer slushie recipe
Summer slushie One 12 oz can frozen OJ concentrate One 12 oz can frozen lemonade concentrate One 48 oz can Dole pineapple juice 2 or 3 cups rum or vodka Mix all ingredients together and freeze. Do not add water. Fill a glass halfway with frozen ingredients and fill up with 7-Up. Stir and enjoy.313Views0likes0Comments
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