Comments for RV Camping Blog http://blog.rv.net RV Campground & Camping Information - RV, Motorhome, Camper, Travel Trailer & 5th Wheel Owners Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:09:46 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 Comment on RV Weekly Round-Up (Nov. 12-20, 2009) by Georgie http://blog.rv.net/2009/11/rv-weekly-round-up-nov-12-20-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-87306 Georgie Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:09:46 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/?p=13169#comment-87306 On Tow Vehicle Safety, suppose, suppose, suppose. Suppose I had to drive through a dust storm, after dark, while 500 seagulls dumped on my windshield while my wife had her foot on the dash while she cut her toe nails when I'm out of washer fluid and my wipers need replacing. Yumpin' yimminnee, I wouldn't want to make a sudden lane change at 70 MPH on a flat road with no wind and I drive a Ford Super Duty F-350 Crewcab dually. On Tow Vehicle Safety, suppose, suppose, suppose. Suppose I had to drive through a dust storm, after dark, while 500 seagulls dumped on my windshield while my wife had her foot on the dash while she cut her toe nails when I’m out of washer fluid and my wipers need replacing. Yumpin’ yimminnee, I wouldn’t want to make a sudden lane change at 70 MPH on a flat road with no wind and I drive a Ford Super Duty F-350 Crewcab dually.

]]> Comment on 2005 Coachmen Freedom FR314SO by Darren http://blog.rv.net/2009/11/2005-coachmen-freedom-fr314so/comment-page-1/#comment-87302 Darren Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:27:16 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/?p=13163#comment-87302 Coachmen Freelanders are very nice affordable Class C Motorhomes that couples and families can enjoy. They offer floor plans starting around 21' with nice 2 person layouts up to 32' with bunk beds. Definitely check out the Coachmen Freelanders! Coachmen Freelanders are very nice affordable Class C Motorhomes that couples and families can enjoy. They offer floor plans starting around 21′ with nice 2 person layouts up to 32′ with bunk beds.

Definitely check out the Coachmen Freelanders!

]]> Comment on RV Driving in Adverse Weather Conditions (Part 1 of 2) by Lug_Nut http://blog.rv.net/2009/11/rv-driving-in-adverse-weather-conditions-part-1-of-2/comment-page-1/#comment-87300 Lug_Nut Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:22:36 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/?p=12168#comment-87300 Lynette Vance, Avoiding the need to drive on icy roads is certainly the best, however, if you have to, there are several things to keep in mind. Trailer brakes must be very lightly applied, if at all. Without experience at this it would be a nerve racking time. Chains are generally used for mountain passes, which you indicated were not on your route. Additionally, chains can not be used on some vehicles due to inadequate wheel well space. If you are not pressed by a timeframe, you can stay over somewhere if the road surface conditions are poor. That way you should be able to enjoy the trip. Good luck. Thank you for your input. Lynette Vance, Avoiding the need to drive on icy roads is certainly the best, however, if you have to, there are several things to keep in mind. Trailer brakes must be very lightly applied, if at all. Without experience at this it would be a nerve racking time. Chains are generally used for mountain passes, which you indicated were not on your route. Additionally, chains can not be used on some vehicles due to inadequate wheel well space. If you are not pressed by a timeframe, you can stay over somewhere if the road surface conditions are poor. That way you should be able to enjoy the trip. Good luck. Thank you for your input.

]]> Comment on RV Weekly Round-Up (Nov. 12-20, 2009) by Darren http://blog.rv.net/2009/11/rv-weekly-round-up-nov-12-20-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-87299 Darren Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:59:56 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/?p=13169#comment-87299 Lots of good info and yet some sad news as well. Very sad to hear about Wade Thompson. Thor is an amazing company and is a strong hold in the industry. Wade was a great business man and will be missed by many. Very good news about Jayco and hiring 200 employees. The economy along with the RV industry has seen so slow times and a site like this is definitely one that is positive and should inspire great attitudes for the future. The minivan pulling the Airstream was definitely different. I hope that guy’s transmission made it out of the camp ground! Thanks for the recap! Lots of good info and yet some sad news as well.

Very sad to hear about Wade Thompson. Thor is an amazing company and is a strong hold in the industry. Wade was a great business man and will be missed by many.

Very good news about Jayco and hiring 200 employees. The economy along with the RV industry has seen so slow times and a site like this is definitely one that is positive and should inspire great attitudes for the future.

The minivan pulling the Airstream was definitely different. I hope that guy’s transmission made it out of the camp ground!

Thanks for the recap!

]]> Comment on RV Driving in Adverse Weather Conditions (Part 1 of 2) by Lynette Vance http://blog.rv.net/2009/11/rv-driving-in-adverse-weather-conditions-part-1-of-2/comment-page-1/#comment-87298 Lynette Vance Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:17:34 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/?p=12168#comment-87298 What about driving on snowy or icy roads, with a travel trailer? I have an equalizer hitch and a 4 wheel drive p.u. Do I need chains? I won't be going over any passes, just south near the coast What about driving on snowy or icy roads, with a travel trailer? I have an equalizer hitch and a 4 wheel drive p.u. Do I need chains? I won’t be going over any passes, just south near the coast

]]> Comment on RV Driving in Adverse Weather Conditions (Part 1 of 2) by Lug_Nut http://blog.rv.net/2009/11/rv-driving-in-adverse-weather-conditions-part-1-of-2/comment-page-1/#comment-87297 Lug_Nut Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:11:37 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/?p=12168#comment-87297 Phil Schoner, Yes, the awnings are usually the first thing to get damaged in a wind event. Your safety, of course, is the most important thing. Thank you for your participation on this topic. Phil Schoner, Yes, the awnings are usually the first thing to get damaged in a wind event. Your safety, of course, is the most important thing. Thank you for your participation on this topic.

]]> Comment on RV Driving in Adverse Weather Conditions (Part 1 of 2) by Phil Schoner http://blog.rv.net/2009/11/rv-driving-in-adverse-weather-conditions-part-1-of-2/comment-page-1/#comment-87296 Phil Schoner Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:10:42 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/?p=12168#comment-87296 Yes, keep in mind that slide covers, as opposed to awnings, do not roll completely in against the RV. There is about 3-4 inches exposed between the rooler and the slide, and this area can be caught by a strong wind. Yes, keep in mind that slide covers, as opposed to awnings, do not roll completely in against the RV. There is about 3-4 inches exposed between the rooler and the slide, and this area can be caught by a strong wind.

]]> Comment on Generator bonding and grounding by Oklahoma Generator http://blog.rv.net/2009/10/generator-bonding-and-grounding/comment-page-1/#comment-87295 Oklahoma Generator Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:03:47 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/?p=12548#comment-87295 thanks for sharing, i loved your post and its very useful, im glad i run to it.. :) thanks for sharing, i loved your post and its very useful, im glad i run to it.. :)

]]> Comment on RV Driving in Adverse Weather Conditions (Part 2 of 2) by Lug_Nut http://blog.rv.net/2009/11/rv-driving-in-adverse-weather-conditions-part-2-of-2/comment-page-1/#comment-87294 Lug_Nut Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:21:42 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/?p=12249#comment-87294 Mike, You were very lucky. Thanks for sharing your experience with us. Mike, You were very lucky. Thanks for sharing your experience with us.

]]> Comment on RV Driving in Adverse Weather Conditions (Part 2 of 2) by Lug_Nut http://blog.rv.net/2009/11/rv-driving-in-adverse-weather-conditions-part-2-of-2/comment-page-1/#comment-87293 Lug_Nut Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:19:27 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/?p=12249#comment-87293 catchesthewind, Great point. Thank you for the input. catchesthewind, Great point. Thank you for the input.

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