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Re: Warning For Towing 2015-16 GMC Cars
Interest bit of research I did overnight. Parked my 2015 Enclave in the garage as normal every night and I measured the battery and it was 12.2v. That was a little lower than I would have thought. So, now, this morning, I get up, before even putting the key in the ignition, it was 11.8v. So, both of these seem lower than I'd think for a new car with a new battery. The 0.4v drop over night is interesting -- so, I'm wondering with the report above indicates that there are issues being just when towing.277Views0likes0CommentsRe: Warning For Towing 2015-16 GMC Cars
CA Traveler wrote: They have a 2015 Acadia. Update: After towing the battery was drained and shot after several months. GM has indicated that the drain cannot be fixed without causing problems elsewhere on the latest post. The thread is Dead Tow Vehicle on Yahoo Group Monacoers. Interesting, thanks. I have a 2015 Enclave that we'll be towing this summer. Likely I'll put a little cheap 12v battery voltmeter and keep an eye on it as I tow to see if the battery is getting drawn down each day. Sounds like they were cycling the battery each day as it was towed and the battery didn't like the deep cycling.276Views0likes0CommentsRe: Warning For Towing 2015-16 GMC Cars
Just double checking -- they are pulling the three fuses as detailed in the instructions? 6. To prevent the battery from draining while the vehicle is being towed, remove the 15 amp ECM fuse and the 15 amp OnStar fuse. These are in the battery compartment behind the passenger seat on the floor. Also, remove the 50 amp BATT1 fuse from the underhood fuse block and store all fuses in a safe location.276Views0likes0CommentsRe: Reservations in May
RGar974417 wrote: We have researched the weather and know it can snow but have all wheel drive and chains. We've been told by others that at that time of year,if you get snow one day,the next day the roads will be plowed.We weren't aware that the south entrance won't open until 2 days after our arrival.I guess we will change our route. Be aware of the construction from Mammoth to Norris. While it is drivable, it is unpaved, so it could get sloppy with spring snowfall. https://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/roadclosures.htm Also, the park service has a tendency to close roads when it snows, compared to roads outside of the park (as in they will close Craig Pass and make you go the other direction).484Views0likes0CommentsRe: Reservations in May
Early May in YNP the roads aren't all open. Have you checked to make that your plans work when the roads will be open? If you are talking about staying in Lander WY, be aware that according to the YNP link below that the South Entrance will open May 13th, so you'll have to drive all the way around to West Yellowstone to get in: https://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/parkroads.htm82Views0likes0CommentsRe: Definition of "Primitive" vs "Tent Only"
wxtoad wrote: No need for the recommendation - we have often done that in our 50 years of camping. But that has nothing to do with this situation where the USACE refuses to even consider amending their websites. WxToad It would be interesting to contact the Fort Worth District Office to see if they are of the same opinion as their "Admin Support Assistant". http://www.swf.usace.army.mil/Contact.aspx1.4KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Definition of "Primitive" vs "Tent Only"
wbwood wrote: Where did you find the words primitive camping describing a campsite there? When I look at the recreation.gov website (where you make reservations), they describe sites as standard electric, standard nonelectric and tent only. I see nothing (or haven't seen anything as of yet) describing primitive. http://www.swf-wc.usace.army.mil/canyon/Recreation/Camping/Primitive.asp202Views0likes0CommentsRe: Definition of "Primitive" vs "Tent Only"
The funny part is that they (USACE) hasn't even read their own web page http://www.swf-wc.usace.army.mil/canyon/Recreation/Camping/Primitive.asp "Primitive Camping Areas Currently there are no undeveloped camping areas at Canyon Lake. " So, their own web page defines "Primitive" as "undeveloped". It clearly then has other links to other sites, not of which are "primitive" nor "tent-only".202Views0likes0CommentsRe: cell phone service in N.W Wyoming
classctioga73 wrote: I would like to know if there is decent cell phone service at Grand Teton and Yellowstone N.P I take my work with me and have to be on the phone and computer to close and broker deals. I got Verizon and AT&T providers. will there be signal or am i OFF the GRID? Cell phone coverage is spotty, yet reliable depending on the spot. Old Faithful -- yes, you have coverage within about a mile of the Visitor Center Lake and Canyon -- again, depends on where you are Grand Teton -- yes and no, depending on where you are. So, if you are looking at Verizon, if you find the Verizon cell phone coverage map online, it is reasonable at letting you know about where the coverage is. I'm able to schedule my trips so that I can work from where I'm camping but not as much while seeing the sites.173Views0likes0Comments
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