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Re: Dark sky camping
My best views thru my 16" telescope were at an astronomy resort in Mayhill, NM at 7400'. I could see intricate detail in the dark lanes of M31 & M51. Photograph like views. There are a lot of research grade telescopes in the area. The arrangement of the mountains make for good telescope viewing. The resort stopped taking guests and I'm not familiar with camping in that area. If someone knows of an RV campground or boondocking site in the area Cloudcroft, NM or Mayhill, NM, please let me know. I'd like to go back.320Views0likes0CommentsRe: Travel trailer with Rheumatoid Arthritis
The class C rig is a good suggestion, especially when I become more feeble. At 62, I'm still mobile, most of the time, just limited. I reserved a 16' TT for a week in Co. I figured it was better to rent there rather than tow to and from S. La. I'll see how things go for 5 days in a remote primitive location. I also rented a 2000w Honda generator to keep things somewhat civilized. The trailer is listed at 2600lbs and I'll get a brake controller installed on my truck. Our load will be light, I told my wife she couldn't collect any rocks till after the TT is dropped off in Denver. There will also be 300 or so fellow amateur astronomers with all their telescopes, camping out so it should be fun. Even my wife is looking forward to it. I told her I'd take her to the Denver Botanical Gardens and she got on board. We'll see how it goes. I expect it to go well.579Views0likes0CommentsRe: Travel trailer with Rheumatoid Arthritis
avan, thank you for sharing your experience. I'm sorry for your loss. That's 2 messages that mention pain meds. What's wrong with my doctor? I don't have pain meds, just pain. I guess I manage to get by with out the pain meds. I'm pain free, as long as a stay motionless. I'm going to print out your response and keep it so I can use your experience to help myself. Thank you.581Views0likes0CommentsRe: Travel trailer with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Thanks for all the info. My main goal is to get out west to high elevation, remote areas & set up my telescope and photo equipment at primitive dark sky sites. I need to talk to my doctor about meds. I think my trips will be limited by my 30 day prescription cycle. For the WDH, I've been looking at the Anderson, which appears to be the easiest to handle. I'm hoping to keep the trailer & tongue weight light enough to not need the WD function, but just use it for anti-sway. If I can get by without a WDF, then there is also the option of an electrical anti-sway device. I would have problems handling a 60lb chunk of steel. Heck, I have problems handling the full pot of coffee in the morning. However, I was able to lift my 5 gallon diesel can into the pickup last week. I just can't bend my wrist while lifting any weight at all. I'm going to rent a trailer, probably a Camplite 14 or 16 and try it out. If my truck tows it fine and I can survive a week in and around the trailer, then I'll go from there. And roadside assistance will be purchased.578Views0likes0CommentsTravel trailer with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Hi guys and gals. I have a pretty good case of RA so have limited strength and joint movement. I'm considering a 16' toy hauler to tow out west for camping. Are there any of you with RA or similar ailments that can give me advice about how you deal with medication on the road or overcoming physical obstacles? I plan on getting a power tongue jack and a power awning. On a unit similar to the one I'm looking at, I was able to reach the dump station pipe and the valves just by bending over. I can't kneel down. I figure I can carry the spare inside the toy hauler since I can't crawl under the thing. The unit has tandem wheels and I was looking at a curved plastic ramp to get a flat tire up without a jack. Whatever I can't do, my wife or traveling buddy will have to do. She won't let me go alone and I don't blame her. I have doubts about this myself. Any advice would be appreciated.4.6KViews0likes14Comments
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