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Re: headlights on new cars to bright or is it me?
RayJayco wrote: I have found that when facing on coming bright lights, it is better to shift eyes a bit to the right and look down at the lane striping on the right side of the lane until the vehicle passes. This assures that I am staying in my lane and allows for peripheral vision to verify that they stay in theirs. That is exactly what is stated in our DMV drivers manual and is the same thing AARP senior driver safety classes recommend.454Views0likes0CommentsRe: Rv show what to expect?
handye9 wrote: It doesn't take long for all the RV's to start looking alike, and you'll forget which ones you liked. Make up a score sheet with things you are looking for. Some of those thing may be floor plan, floor space, counter space, storage, insulation, tank heat, slide outs, beds (layout/size), trailer size / weight, etc. Maybe, even look at distance to nearest dealer (that's where you'll pick up your unit, and get any after sale support". As you are going through each unit, do a score sheet, and make notes on anything that stands out. There may be items that have different importance to you and your significant other. To the original poster Camper214. I've been to a number of shows. Generally we view it as a day's entertainment (as SoundGuy says). The advise above is also good if you are serious about shopping for an RV. You will quickly lose track of which model was which and where it was. Take pictures/videos and make notes. You will likely find much you don't care about (bunkhouse units maybe or toyhaulers maybe) along with some good ideas you never thought of and some features that you specifically want to avoid. Make a note of all those. You can find all the brochures & info online, no need to bring home a bagful of paper you're just going to throw in the garbage later.766Views0likes0CommentsRe: what to see in Oregon
Camperkilgore, Sounds like you need about 3 months to see everything mentioned in Oregon and another several months for Washington & Idaho (while you're in the neighborhood). The hard part is going to be narrowing the list down. Be sure to let us all know what you ended up doing.222Views0likes0CommentsRe: what to see in Oregon
camperkilgore wrote: Can you folks steer us to the best places out there to visit, considering that we favor wildlife and scenery. We've been to all the major things in Montana, The Dakotas, Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, and Arizona, and wondering if Oregon and Washington would be worth going the extra distance. Traveling in a 32 foot fiver so we will be limited to rv parks with big enough spaces. Thanks Carol & Tom Yes, it's worth the extra distance! The Oregon coast has scenery. You should fit in most full hookup sites in state parks. Keep in mind that the coast sites book up very early. You can book them 9 months in advance on ReserveAmerica. Central & Eastern Oregon have wildlife & more spectacular scenery. Look at Steens Mountain Resort in French Glen http://www.steensresort.com/index.html. You are next door to a wildlife refuge and wild horses and the Alvord Desert. The Painted Hills west of John Day are spectacular. You'll need to find a site and make a day trip of it. Go to the Wallowa's in northeast Oregon. You can easily spend a month. We've been camping in state parks in Oregon for 40+ years and haven't seen them all yet. Oregon State Parks website: http://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm?do=visit.dsp_find236Views0likes0CommentsRe: Red diesel on vehicles on the roads?
SDcampowneroperator wrote: rhagfo wrote: SDcampowneroperator wrote: Fuel taxes are payment for road use and repairs. There are some dodgers using dyed fuel to avoid taxes. Sooner or later they will PAY . My concern is vehicles who pay little to no road use tax legally. Electric, alternative fuel vehicles do as much wear and tear, need as fine of roads as conventionally fueled. Yet they pay no road use fees, and when recharged by a fossil fueled system produce more co2. You want cheaters to pay their share for use of the roads, there is your target, not the small amount who chance using dyed fuel. It will come, has been proposed in many state legislations that vehicles will be taxed ( via registration) by weight use and annual mileage regardless of propulsion. a far fairer system than exists now. Dyed fuel would be no more. Electric cars pay the same. No way to cheat the taxman, Better roads, lower cost for us who are honest. I agree, but they would likely need to figure a way to bill monthly, so not a huge bill at registration time, once every two years in Oregon. it will take federal action with states concurrent action to make it happen. Fuel taxes would have to be phased out & replaced by useage tax. I pray our legislators have the cohoonas to address such issues. It does not require federal action, although that would make things consistent from state to state. Oregon is two years into a pilot/test program (OReGO) for private vehicles to pay by the mile. It's voluntary at this point - you still pay fuel tax at the pump, then either get a periodic rebate or pay the difference, depending on how many miles you drove & how many gallons of fuel you purchased. http://www.myorego.org/about/209Views0likes0CommentsRe: Oregon Coast
MERudniski wrote: We would like to travel the Oregon Coast fr the interior of BC in April & wondering what campgrounds might be open at that time. What are the recommendations for this time of the yr & what sites should a person make sure to take in? We prefer the private ones, but the state parks usually have bigger sites. We drive a 33' motor home with a tow vehicle. What is the weather 'usually' like in April? Did you ever get to the Oregon coast? If so, where & when did you go and how was your trip?593Views0likes0Comments
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