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Re: Installing Propride 3P hitch - final adjustments?
I found that mine was quite easy. After it was set up so that the trailer was level, I tightened the bars so that 1/2 the front end lift came back down (per Ford manual). I actually marked that spot on the spring bar jacks with a yellow paint pen. Now every time I hook up, that's where I crank it to. If i find the ride a bit too bouncy, I'll lower the jacks a bit to put more weight on the tongue, but generally speaking the setup is not finicky at all. Good luck! Pete498Views0likes0CommentsRe: Algonquin - Filling Water Tanks
The water filling / dumping station is a few kms east of Lake of Two Rivers, on the north side of hwy 60. I believe there is another near Rock Lake, but I've never been to it. I typically travel with a 1/2 tank and top it up at the site with a 5 gal jug and a funnel, but it's a bit of work. Good luck. Pete360Views0likes0CommentsRe: Krown Rust Control
My neighbour swears by Krown. His 2002 Caravan looks new still. I use Krown too but my oldest car is 6 - not a spot on it though. I also buy their spray cans for my lawn mower, snow blower, bikes, etc. The stuff is better than WD40 as far as I'm concerned. Pete353Views0likes0CommentsRe: Headed to Alberta - need help!
Johnny G1 wrote: First off that is 36 hrs of hard running just to get to Olds from sw Ontario, and that was running double in a truck that only stopped for fuel and grub. Hard trip for 10 days???? YUP! We're going for our daughter's competition, so we figured if we're going, we should take advantage as best possible. We were thinking we could fly and rent a class C for some, and hotel the rest, but the cost would be 2X that of driving out with the trailer - so we're driving. In total, the trip will be 24 days. Let's just say it'll be an adventure. :) Besides... we have the trailer - may as well use it.452Views0likes0CommentsHeaded to Alberta - need help!
Hi all. Just getting into planning a July vacation in Alberta and feeling a little overwhelmed. We will only have a week and a half so I want to make the best of it without being rushed. What I'm really interested in are the "must see..." and the "must stay at..." comments. Here's what I have so far... - We'll be driving from Ontario into Olds, Alberta (my daughter, the equestrian, will be competing there). Thinking of parking the trailer at Red Lodge Provincial Park and making that our home base for the competition. - Now, here's where my head starts to hurt... option 1 - From Red Lodge, head to Banff / Lake Louise for 2 days before heading to Jasper, or Option 2 - From Red Lodge, take day trip(s) into Banff / Lake Louise, then head to Jasper - in Jasper - where to stay?? Here in Ontario we prefer Provincial Park camping where we use just electricity. Water and sewer not needed. Trailer is 28' ball to bumper. I see some places have a 24' max restriction :( . I'm also thinking that we could spend a week in Jasper as we love trails and scenery. I'm thinking 3 days max if we spend 2 in Banff. - The kids (12 and 14) want to see West Edmonton Mall, so I'm thinking 2 days at Devon Lions Park. Personally, I'd be OK with skipping WEM and spend more time in Jasper, but I might have a tough time convincing the family of this. - Last stop will be Dinosaur Provincial Park. Probably 2 days here. The other option for this would be somewhere in Drumheller for similar experience. So, that's where I'm at. I was also thinking we could do a trip to WEM from Red Lodge, then head to Jasper, Banff, Dinosour PP. That's it! - other than the 4 day journey home. Thanks in advance for any advice / opinions! Pete6.3KViews0likes19Comments
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