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RE: Adding Insulation to storage compartment
I have insulated storage compartments with foam insulating boards. You can wedge them into place in some cases, or use a foam-compatible glue.
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mavapa
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04/03/12 09:14am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: whats the best Bang for the Buck RV gas mileage wise?
I know it's a real pain to buy fuel at current prices, but think about how much of a premium you might have to pay in order to get better fuel mileage. If you found a really nice, fairly late model Class C that gets 8 to 10 mpg for a really good price, how much fuel could you buy with the money you might save over buying an RV that gets better mileage?
On the other hand, we recently traded a 10-mpg Ford-based C for a Sprinter-based C that gets 15 mpg. Are we better off overall? I'm not going to do that calculation because I'm not sure I really want to know.
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mavapa
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03/06/12 07:39am |
Beginning RVing
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RE: Odor control for kitchen grey water tank
I have had some success using liquid, scented fabric softener in the holding tank. Sometimes the gray water smells pretty good. But, on the other hand, sometimes it doesn't. I'm not sure what the difference is, since the same stuff goes into it every time.
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mavapa
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03/06/12 07:32am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Alaska in a small C without a toad?
Thanks to everyone who has replied! This is exactly the kind of input I was looking for.
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mavapa
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03/06/12 07:25am |
RVing in Canada and Alaska
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Alaska in a small C without a toad?
This topic has been moved to another forum.
You can read it here: 25862810
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mavapa
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03/05/12 02:27pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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Alaska in a small C without a toad?
We are in the earliest stages of planning a trip to Alaska next year and are wondering about taking our Winnebago Sprinter-based Class C without a toad. What do experienced Alaska travelers think about it?
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mavapa
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03/05/12 02:27pm |
RVing in Canada and Alaska
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RE: Campgrounds at the beach, East Coast/Florida?
There are several campgrounds either directly on the beach or close to the beach near St. Augustine. The beach is nice and there are some touristy things to do, including the old fort and the lighthouse. Google can get you more information on campgrounds and things to do.
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mavapa
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02/29/12 12:26pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: Winnebago Eyre :Australian Winnebago
The interior looks very similar to a European model (whose name I can't recall) that we saw a couple of years ago in Colorado. It had been shipped over from Germany for the couple's long US trip. It had tandem real wheels rather than duallies. The bed seemed to be positioned high like this one.
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mavapa
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02/22/12 03:08pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Lake Tahoe area CGs
Fallen Leaf is a nice one for sure. Google South Lake Tahoe campgrounds to get the ones at the south end of the lake.
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mavapa
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02/09/12 01:15pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: Motor Home vs Car Traveling Expenses
I use a spreadsheet to do the calculation. It really depends mostly on how fuel efficient your two choices are and how much fuel costs per gallon. The RV will always use more fuel, so the cost of lodging has to compensate. Sometimes it does, sometimes it doesn't. Unless cost is the real limiting factor, I think other things really make the difference. If you like waking up to early-morning sunlight streaming through tall pines and the sounds of birds, take the RV. If you hate looking for a clean place for a bathroom stop or a decent, quick sandwich for lunch, take the RV. If you need to make time to get to your destination, or if you really want to stay in a national park lodge, a car is probably a better idea. We have done both, and both have their advantages.
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mavapa
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01/26/12 07:51am |
Beginning RVing
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RE: Where is my leak?
Actually, I might try using the Fantastic Fan on reverse. The Winnebago front cap doesn't have many places to leak - clearance lights, radio antenna and skylight. The seam between the front cap and the main roof is behind the leak, so that's not the problem.
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mavapa
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01/19/12 07:55am |
Class C Motorhomes
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Where is my leak?
We have a 2009 Winnebago View (Sprinter-based) with the cabover bunk and an opening skylight just aft of the bunk. In the last rain, water started coming out of the skylight frame. It seemed to be running under the roof and above the ceiling from forward of that point, but I'm not sure. I suppose it might have actually run forward from the skylight frame. Nothing looks amiss on the roof. The skylight looks well sealed and so does the antenna just forward (suspiciously forward, I should say). I have some Eternabond and plan to work on it on the next sunny day, but it would be nice to have a better idea of what I'm looking for. Has anyone had a similar problem?
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mavapa
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01/18/12 11:25am |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Our first tow with the Honda Fit
We did the same thing with our CR-V, only we towed it further. I don't think the parking brake on a car with rear discs applies the brakes with as much force as the service brakes.
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mavapa
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12/14/11 07:50am |
Dinghy Towing
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RE: Documentation fees
Basically, the dealer is adding a line to the purchase agreement to cover part of his cost of doing business. Most other businesses add in this cost to the selling price, but it lets dealers show a lower price while regaining the amount later, usually after you have agreed to the purchase price. I think there is no additional cost to the dealer to do documentation unless they pay the administrative staff by the piece.
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mavapa
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12/07/11 02:43pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Wide swings in temp with cheapo elec heaters
Good point, pianotuna. I am pretty sure my new heater will do as you say.
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mavapa
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12/07/11 09:21am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Anyone flat-towing a Suzuki SX4
wny_pat, my understanding is that an AWD SX-4 can be towed 4-down if it has a manual transmission. Some time ago I found the owner's manual online and as I remember, that's what it said. Unfortunately, I have been unable to find it online again. But the Motorhome Magazine dinghy guide for 2011 indicates that the manual transmission model can be towed 4-down. It has the same towing specifications as all Suzukis. Models with the CVT must be towed on a dolly.
The point of my post is that I wondered what people thought of the SX-4 if anyone has one.
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mavapa
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12/07/11 07:09am |
Dinghy Towing
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RE: Wide swings in temp with cheapo elec heaters
I bought a better electric heater from Lowes last night. It has a digital thermostat which seems to keep the temperature within a couple of degrees of the setpoint at most. It can also be set at 45F to help prevent freezing of pipes. I forget the brand but I can check if anyone is interested. It was about $59, but there was a different model for about $37. I got the more expensive one because it had a slightly smaller footprint, although it is taller.
The place where I'm staying on a fairly long term charges for electrical use after a certain point. I think it's 100 KW-hr. I should be under that with judicious use of the electric space heater and water heater.
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mavapa
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12/07/11 07:02am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Anyone flat-towing a Suzuki SX4
jassrnj, my parents towed a Sidekick for quite a while with good results. It was actually a pretty competent off-roader, and it did tow well. I had a nice Tracker about 7 or 8 years ago and foolishly sold it.
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mavapa
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12/06/11 12:07pm |
Dinghy Towing
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Anyone flat-towing a Suzuki SX4
I am considering a new(ish) vehicle to tow behind our Winnebago View, which has a 3500 lb towing limit. The Suzuki SX4 is on the list because it is a relatively cheap AWD and falls under the weight limit. It doesn't get great mileage (30 mpg highway). Apparently the AWD manual-transmission version can be flat towed. As far as I can tell Suzuki puts a 55mph/200 mile limit, but it also seems they do that for all their vehicles. Does anyone here tow an SX4? What do you think of it?
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mavapa
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12/06/11 11:49am |
Dinghy Towing
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RE: Sprinter Transmission
Wow. I think now is the time for everyone else to take a long RV trip, because it looks like you have sucked up all the bad luck out there for a while.
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mavapa
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12/06/11 10:01am |
Class C Motorhomes
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