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Forum: Campgrounds & Destinations 04-01-2024, 01:14 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,824
Posted By RK1978
We traveled over 13K miles last year (from IN to...

We traveled over 13K miles last year (from IN to NW,W, and S) We try for 350-450 miles per day for a few days, then stay somewhere interesting for a few days, then move on. Out technique is to book...
Forum: Travel Trailers 04-01-2024, 12:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,234
Posted By RK1978
My wife is disabled and had to add a lift to...

My wife is disabled and had to add a lift to pick her wheelchair up from ground level to door level. When I installed it I used 3/4" pvc conduit that was easy to install along the frame rail and...
Forum: Freeways & Byways 10-04-2022, 08:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,224
Posted By RK1978
We go south in February and try to time it...

We go south in February and try to time it according to weather forecasts. We leave from WC Indiana and first stop is at Tennessee Georgia state line. Trailer is winterized until then, after that run...
Forum: Campgrounds & Destinations 07-15-2022, 07:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,321
Posted By RK1978
Starved Rock is a great suggestion, I've gone...

Starved Rock is a great suggestion, I've gone there since 1966 when I was young and rules were lax so we did a lot of rock climbing and exploring the dam that would be difficult now. There was a...
Forum: Campfire Chatter 07-15-2022, 06:56 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 13,238
Posted By RK1978
I guess we have been fortunate. I am typing this...

I guess we have been fortunate. I am typing this from Lake Ki CG north of Everett WA after driving about 2200 miles and staying in 6 different campgrounds on the way. Those ranged from small private...
Forum: Towing 04-10-2022, 06:14 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 20,304
Posted By RK1978
I ran 65 plus/minus 2 and got about 11 mpg...

I ran 65 plus/minus 2 and got about 11 mpg without wind. When fuel prices jumped I dropped 2-3 mph and got close to 13 on our trip to/from Miami. Tailwinds or long, straight downgrades are incentive...
Forum: Odds 'n Ends 04-10-2022, 05:48 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 11,926
Posted By RK1978
Try buying anything farm or industrial related....

Try buying anything farm or industrial related. Fertilizer has tripled in price in less than a year if you can get it. No one will give a price until it is delivered. The days of locking in a price...
Forum: Campgrounds & Destinations 04-10-2022, 05:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,026
Posted By RK1978
PNW trip

We are planning a trip to see our great granddaughter and her family in Everett WA, then spending some time around Portland OR where we have family. Our route is I74/I39/I94/I29 to US 2, then across...
Forum: Freeways & Byways 03-28-2022, 06:08 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 61,090
Posted By RK1978
Couldn't do it

I had a picture but by the time I got it squeezed down to fit the limits, the view was no good. It was a beautiful day crossing the Mackinac bridge northbound, stopped for construction and it was an...
Forum: Freeways & Byways 03-20-2022, 12:48 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 30,009
Posted By RK1978
I saw the signs for this operation on our way to...

I saw the signs for this operation on our way to Miami on I-75, didn't know what it was. I rarely go to truck stops because of the ridiculous fuel prices. For example, south GA/north FL truck stop...
Forum: Campgrounds & Destinations 03-20-2022, 12:15 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 22,888
Posted By RK1978
We will continue to travel. My wife has a...

We will continue to travel. My wife has a progressive neurological condition that has no cure, so why wait? She wants to see our first great grandchild, which means a trip from Indiana to Everett WA,...
Forum: Campgrounds & Destinations 03-20-2022, 11:41 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,205
Posted By RK1978
Memphis in the summer doesn't sound good but a...

Memphis in the summer doesn't sound good but a very notable place to visit while there is the MLK site. We went and it was very moving to see where he was killed and to be able to be in the spot...
Forum: Campgrounds & Destinations 03-17-2022, 05:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,676
Posted By RK1978
We made it to Miami, went on our cruise and made...

We made it to Miami, went on our cruise and made it back. Hollywood KOA was OK once we got parked, we had a back-in site with a pole on either side of the site and the office in front, so it was...
Forum: Campgrounds & Destinations 03-17-2022, 05:10 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,635
Posted By RK1978
We are keeping our 2008 Hideout and 2007 Dodge...

We are keeping our 2008 Hideout and 2007 Dodge 3500. Trailer has been modified over the years to meet my wife's needs because of declining health and mobility, and the truck runs fine. We will...
Forum: Odds 'n Ends 12-06-2021, 07:35 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,768
Posted By RK1978
I did plenty of driving in f750's (and C850's and...

I did plenty of driving in f750's (and C850's and 900's) and they all had gas engines-391 in the 750's, 534's and 477's in the C cabs. Those gas engines could pull fine with 5 speed and 2 speed axle....
Forum: Campgrounds & Destinations 12-06-2021, 06:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,676
Posted By RK1978
Yeah I see what you mean. We found a spot,...

Yeah I see what you mean. We found a spot, Hollywood KOA, and it is very expensive. It would be cheaper to fly from IND and rent a car, but with my wife in a wheelchair and unable to transfer or move...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 11-17-2021, 06:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,264
Posted By RK1978
I thought I would post an update to this subject...

I thought I would post an update to this subject in case anyone else got to where they might need this type of device. I bought a lift from Burr Engineering and installed it with some help from...
Forum: Campgrounds & Destinations 11-17-2021, 04:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,676
Posted By RK1978
Miami area parks

We will be taking a cruise and then visiting family in Miami in late February, so I was curious about this group's knowledge of campgrounds in that area. Also would it be better to rent a spot and...
Forum: Campgrounds & Destinations 06-03-2021, 05:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,089
Posted By RK1978
If you are not taking your trailer to Sedona,...

If you are not taking your trailer to Sedona, take 89A from Flagstaff to Sedona. Not an option if you have large equipment. We got along fine with our 26' travel trailer on that road but it is tight...
Forum: Campgrounds & Destinations 06-03-2021, 04:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,692
Posted By RK1978
We have stayed at White River CG many times. It...

We have stayed at White River CG many times. It is NE of Muskegon, away from the lake but not that far. Very wooded and full hookups. The Fishmongers Wife in Muskegon had very good smoked fish.
PR
Forum: Campgrounds & Destinations 06-03-2021, 04:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,050
Posted By RK1978
Looks like a slow but interesting route. I've...

Looks like a slow but interesting route. I've been on pieces of some of those roads but it's been quite a while. You have 3 passes at about 9000 feet each and LOTS of curvy roads so average speed...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 06-03-2021, 04:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,264
Posted By RK1978
Thanks for your responses. I have been in the...

Thanks for your responses. I have been in the process of researching this topic and would prefer doing it through a company that had experience in this type of installation, but so far I have found...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 06-01-2021, 08:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,264
Posted By RK1978
Handicap door lift

I am not sure what part of the forum to put this, but since it is a question about a modification, it will go here. My wife has a progressive neurological disorder that has put her in a wheelchair...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 06-01-2021, 08:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,120
Posted By RK1978
I keep an old thermometer in the freezer and keep...

I keep an old thermometer in the freezer and keep the unit in auto so it switches to propane when unplugged. I check temps at stops and always have around zero (F) in freezer and refrigerator is...
Forum: General RV Issues 01-06-2021, 06:49 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,387
Posted By RK1978
I was curious about the cost to do the roof on my...

I was curious about the cost to do the roof on my Hideout 26BH so I checked with RV Armor and they gave me an estimate of about 3900, they do it here and take 2 days. This was last year's data.
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