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Carolaow

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  1. Dr. Raymond Luna is in Livingston. 936-327-7147. I've gone to him and his wife, Ann, for 6 or 7 years. Really nice practice and convenient to the Rainbow's End campground.
  2. Many Love's Travel Stops have propane tank fill stations and there is usually plenty of room to maneuver there. Call first to make sure the one you are considering is set up and staffed to fill an onboard tank in a motorhome, not just the portable cylinders.
  3. You can also call directly to the park ahead of time and ask for their advice. If you book through Reserve America, which is taking over so many of the state park reservation systems now, be aware that they do not know details of the individual parks. On the park's website, find their direct phone number and chat with them about their recommendations. They can even steer you to what sites might be best most suitable for you (like the pull-throughs SWharton mentioned). Each park and each state is very different. Call each one. It can really be worth it. Meanwhile, sandsys is also right. Most campers are still a pretty patient, helpful bunch.
  4. Some states' state parks are honoring their camp host commitments, even if the campgrounds are closed. I host a lot in VA state parks, and that is their procedure (at least so far--things can change on a dime nowadays). They have their hosts working maintenance tasks since there are no campers to tend to. If you are interested, VA state parks take applications through a central person in Richmond. I don't know if they will be taking new hosts on or not, but it wouldn't hurt to ask. You can start the process by going to the VA State Park website and searching for camp host opportunities. Good luck. I really hope you can find a safe spot to park and to contribute.
  5. Terrific info. Armed with your replies and my phone traffic app, we'll be in good shape. Thanks!
  6. Maybe it will help if I travel on Sunday, instead, and avoid the construction activity. Thanks for the replies!
  7. Need to get from Montgomery AL to Nashville TN and all roads lead through Birmingham. Looking at the map, there doesn't seem to be a reasonable roadway around the actual city of Birmingham. For those in the know, how bad of a road is I-65 once you get into the city? I would be aiming for late a.m. on a weekday. Tips and advice welcome. Thanks!
  8. If you have a smart phone, check for a leveling app. My iPhone has a compass app that came standard and if you open it up then swipe left, the phone becomes a level.
  9. Which lifetime? The longer I live, the more all those places and peoples and situations feel just like that. Another lifetime.
  10. I also can access my outside shower water lines from under the bathroom sink so, in freezing weather, I leave that cabinet open so the warmth of the RV gets to the pipes. On the outside, I put bubble wrap into the outside shower compartment to help insulate against the cold from the access door.
  11. How long since you last used it? If it's been a while, try spraying some lubricating oil down there from the rooftop mount, then go inside and try to spin it.
  12. Spot--Re the chickens, I lie not... Had a family with half a dozen chickens stay for a few days at a Virginia state park. They were lovely creatures and very well behaved. Stayed outside and, even when the family was away from the site having fun, the chickens stayed close to their RV, toodling around, clucking a soft song, and entertaining the passers-by. Also saw a fellow camping in a Texas park with a goat. Delightful!
  13. What was the problem and the fix?
  14. Anyone ever use an air horn in an aggressive dog situation? I got one for bears and have started to carry it all the time now for off-leash, aggressive dogs, too, but haven't had a chance to test it (hope I don't get the chance!). I suppose another benefit is it would immediately call attention to the situation in case help is needed.
  15. Here's the skinny for anyone else with a similar question. Norcold's 7 cu ft NA7LX will work in the N621 opening with no modifications necessary. It is also a 2-way unit. It also isn't a full 7 cu.ft--more like 6.5. Important to note: Buy a trim adapter kit for the old frig's door panels so that they will fit the larger unit, unless you want to buy new doors. Thanks for your help, ya'll.
  16. Thanks, Kirk. I was quoted a price from a repair shop for a new cooling unit, plus labor, that would approach the cost of a new refrigerator. Also when researching what goes into installing a new cooling unit, it looks like it can be a complicated process and if it is not done right, I would be no better off than before... just way poorer. So it made sense to me to go with a new frig at this point. Good idea, though, if it were more economical.
  17. My 6 cu.ft. Norcold N621 is dying. Trying to shop for a replacement and it looks like, not only is this model not made any more, Norcold doesn't make a 6 cu.ft. 2-way RV frig anymore (unless I am missing something). Closest things I find are the Dometic DM2652 and DM2662 (6.3 and 6.11 cu.ft), but they are slightly wider (1/2") and taller (3/4") than my Norcold so it looks like I'll have to pay to have the opening enlarged somewhat, in addition to the expense of the frig and installation. Hopefully it will be worth it! Questions: Anyone have feedback on reliability of that Dometic model (or other similar models)? And am I overlooking another option? (Oh, and I did look up the Norcold conversion chart which shows what new models can be used to replace old ones, and they don't even list the N621.) Thanks for your input!
  18. Please let us know if/when you find the solution to the problem. I have had a similar issue for a while now. Thanks!
  19. Another solo traveler here. In my opinion, $2K is easy to meet with some left over if you camp host or workamp at least part of the year. The biggest line item in my budget is nightly camping fees, but they fall to a big fat zero when working at the campground. This also works well for someone who likes to stay a couple of months at a spot then move along. Another benefit is you get to really know the campground and the area where you are working and you will have time and opportunities to forge new friendships. Right now I am averaging 7 months workamping and the rest traveling between jobs or just traveling for the heck of it. It's a great life--have fun with your plans!
  20. Kudzu--I have been happily toad-less for three years of full-timing in a 25-foot B+, primarily for reasons of cost and simplicity. As others have rightly pointed out, whether that works for you depends totally on your style of travel. One suggestion if you are still in doubt when the time comes to purchase your rig, etc: Try without a toad at first. You can always add one later. That's how I approached the dilemma and it worked well for me.
  21. Hello--I sent you a pm. Will be happy to talk about my experience with PC. Also, as I noted in the pm, your best bet about information specific to a certain model would be to join their online forum and ask questions there. They have a good bunch of knowledgable, helpful customers. Best of luck in your decision-making process!
  22. I love sweet potatoes with butter and honey. Easy to do in the microwave. Just slice up the yams a bit so they aren't so huge (I wash them but leave the skin on). Put a little water in the bottom of their bowl. Cover. Microwave til soft enough to mash, then mash in your butter and honey. Yum Yams!
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