Comments on: Kicking Your RV Fun Up A Notch! http://blog.rv.net/2009/01/turn-your-rv-fun-up-a-notch/ RV Campground & Camping Information - RV, Motorhome, Camper, Travel Trailer & 5th Wheel Owners Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:27:12 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Lug_Nut http://blog.rv.net/2009/01/turn-your-rv-fun-up-a-notch/comment-page-1/#comment-77679 Lug_Nut Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00:40:58 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/?p=3120#comment-77679 funkoptimus, I don't know any direct links to this, but I'm sure there are and will look into it. Yes they are extremely durable and there are models and makes that I'm sure could deliver what you are looking for. Thank you for your interest and your valued input. funkoptimus, I don’t know any direct links to this, but I’m sure there are and will look into it. Yes they are extremely durable and there are models and makes that I’m sure could deliver what you are looking for. Thank you for your interest and your valued input.

]]> By: funkoptimus http://blog.rv.net/2009/01/turn-your-rv-fun-up-a-notch/comment-page-1/#comment-77674 funkoptimus Mon, 13 Apr 2009 19:46:20 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/?p=3120#comment-77674 So what are some links to gathering info on this hobby? I just sold my 20 ft pontoon due to lack of use. Cant stop camping(hybrid TT) and have missed going out on the water. Would like to investigate on this more. Are these durable as i camp along the Mississippi and a wing dam is a common thing around here along with stumps. So what are some links to gathering info on this hobby? I just sold my 20 ft pontoon due to lack of use. Cant stop camping(hybrid TT) and have missed going out on the water. Would like to investigate on this more.

Are these durable as i camp along the Mississippi and a wing dam is a common thing around here along with stumps.

]]> By: Lug_Nut http://blog.rv.net/2009/01/turn-your-rv-fun-up-a-notch/comment-page-1/#comment-77442 Lug_Nut Sun, 05 Apr 2009 18:44:23 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/?p=3120#comment-77442 Tony Van Helden, Sounds like you have a great set-up for rubber boating. I'm not aware of any groups in Alaska, but I'm sure there are. One of the great things in Florida is the low elevation and the fact that most are soft mud bottoms. This allows for no rapids and no broken motors from rock strikes. Good luck with your travels and hope to see you in Florida. Thanks for your great input. Tony Van Helden, Sounds like you have a great set-up for rubber boating. I’m not aware of any groups in Alaska, but I’m sure there are. One of the great things in Florida is the low elevation and the fact that most are soft mud bottoms. This allows for no rapids and no broken motors from rock strikes. Good luck with your travels and hope to see you in Florida. Thanks for your great input.

]]> By: Tony Van Helden http://blog.rv.net/2009/01/turn-your-rv-fun-up-a-notch/comment-page-1/#comment-77421 Tony Van Helden Sat, 04 Apr 2009 21:34:51 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/?p=3120#comment-77421 A month and a half later and I guess I'm next. Well, we bought an 11' pvc Aquamarine and a good used 15 hp johnson that was upgraded from a 9.9. Seven weeks and off we go to Alaska. I was wondering if any club members have made the trip to Alaska with their inflatables and if any would have any excellent tips etc. etc. I also checked around for other clubs, but didn't find any. Any leads on that? Instead of planning for Arizona for the winter months, Florida now makes a lot of sense. Thanks much in advance! A month and a half later and I guess I’m next. Well, we bought an 11′ pvc Aquamarine and a good used 15 hp johnson that was upgraded from a 9.9. Seven weeks and off we go to Alaska. I was wondering if any club members have made the trip to Alaska with their inflatables and if any would have any excellent tips etc. etc. I also checked around for other clubs, but didn’t find any. Any leads on that? Instead of planning for Arizona for the winter months, Florida now makes a lot of sense. Thanks much in advance!

]]> By: Lug_Nut http://blog.rv.net/2009/01/turn-your-rv-fun-up-a-notch/comment-page-1/#comment-71746 Lug_Nut Sun, 22 Feb 2009 14:45:04 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/?p=3120#comment-71746 Tony Van Helden, There are a host of makes, each with many options. There are two basic materials, the PVC standard type and the more expensive hypalon. The difference is resistance to solar rays. The hypalon can withstand sun ongoing without a cover. Alaska, however, would probably work though with the PVC standard material. The PVC ones are generally kept covered when not in use. Either type are available with a rubber soft bottom, a hard bottom and a air filled bottom. You should surf the net to see which best suits your needs. Thank you for the interest and your input on this topic. Tony Van Helden, There are a host of makes, each with many options. There are two basic materials, the PVC standard type and the more expensive hypalon. The difference is resistance to solar rays. The hypalon can withstand sun ongoing without a cover. Alaska, however, would probably work though with the PVC standard material. The PVC ones are generally kept covered when not in use. Either type are available with a rubber soft bottom, a hard bottom and a air filled bottom. You should surf the net to see which best suits your needs. Thank you for the interest and your input on this topic.

]]> By: Tony Van Helden http://blog.rv.net/2009/01/turn-your-rv-fun-up-a-notch/comment-page-1/#comment-71745 Tony Van Helden Sun, 22 Feb 2009 14:32:15 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/?p=3120#comment-71745 We are planning a summer long trip to Alaska this year and have been giving the purchase of a rubber boat some thought. Your story and following comments have certainly encouraged me further. Sounds like an 8' with a 3 horse is about right? Are there other thoughts on this and what brands are best? Ive looked around a bit and SeaEagle, Zodiac and others keep coming up. Are there characteristics as to build/density etc. that should be taken as minimum standards? Thanks much for any suggestions! We are planning a summer long trip to Alaska this year and have been giving the purchase of a rubber boat some thought. Your story and following comments have certainly encouraged me further. Sounds like an 8′ with a 3 horse is about right? Are there other thoughts on this and what brands are best? Ive looked around a bit and SeaEagle, Zodiac and others keep coming up. Are there characteristics as to build/density etc. that should be taken as minimum standards? Thanks much for any suggestions!

]]> By: Lug_Nut http://blog.rv.net/2009/01/turn-your-rv-fun-up-a-notch/comment-page-1/#comment-65755 Lug_Nut Thu, 15 Jan 2009 22:50:37 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/?p=3120#comment-65755 Jerry, Good point, if you have a boat the rubbers can be towed to new locations while exploring larger bodies of water. Once there, the small rubber boat can take you to unreachable destinations. Thanks for your great input and topic participation. Jerry, Good point, if you have a boat the rubbers can be towed to new locations while exploring larger bodies of water. Once there, the small rubber boat can take you to unreachable destinations. Thanks for your great input and topic participation.

]]> By: Jerry Chafton http://blog.rv.net/2009/01/turn-your-rv-fun-up-a-notch/comment-page-1/#comment-65743 Jerry Chafton Thu, 15 Jan 2009 22:11:23 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/?p=3120#comment-65743 Hey Lug Nut.... Excellent description of our fun on the river.....but I think you gave out our best kept secret. Just kidding! We can't wait to uncrate our rubber and get going. We also intend to tow it from our cruiser more this year and explore some of Cayo Costa, are you in? Hey Lug Nut….
Excellent description of our fun on the river…..but I think you gave out our best kept secret. Just kidding! We can’t wait to uncrate our rubber and get going. We also intend to tow it from our cruiser more this year and explore some of Cayo Costa, are you in?

]]> By: Lug_Nut http://blog.rv.net/2009/01/turn-your-rv-fun-up-a-notch/comment-page-1/#comment-65688 Lug_Nut Thu, 15 Jan 2009 12:58:01 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/?p=3120#comment-65688 John, In the Florida fresh water one can find gators, especially on a sunny bank. Many people are not aware that there are salt water crocks from below about Marco Island to and through the Keys. They are very shy and will rarely be seen. Apparently there are now a very small number left. To my knowledge they have never clashed with man and are not aggresive. Thanks for your participation and always great input. John, In the Florida fresh water one can find gators, especially on a sunny bank. Many people are not aware that there are salt water crocks from below about Marco Island to and through the Keys. They are very shy and will rarely be seen. Apparently there are now a very small number left. To my knowledge they have never clashed with man and are not aggresive. Thanks for your participation and always great input.

]]> By: John http://blog.rv.net/2009/01/turn-your-rv-fun-up-a-notch/comment-page-1/#comment-65639 John Thu, 15 Jan 2009 06:39:10 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/?p=3120#comment-65639 Hi Lug_Nut, I was at Gatorama years ago and fed both the crocs and gators with bread you could buy there. The host said they were waiting for discarded chickens from a local farmer that delivered them regularly. I grew up beside a river and spent most of my time on a boat and it was some of the best memories of my life. Very relaxing. Bye the way, how is the fishing there? Cheers, John Hi Lug_Nut,

I was at Gatorama years ago and fed both the crocs and gators with bread you could buy there. The host said they were waiting for discarded chickens from a local farmer that delivered them regularly.
I grew up beside a river and spent most of my time on a boat and it was some of the best memories of my life. Very relaxing.

Bye the way, how is the fishing there?

Cheers,
John

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