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Yes, I joined them, and they are pretty welcoming. What really helped is when I tried posting on the Facebook Escapees group asking if any Golden Nugget chapter members were there, as I had a few questions, a couple of them replied right away, and sent me details by email. I think that on every chapter pop-up on the Escapees site, there should be a link to a central "anyone can post" place (like the FB group, or maybe here) where chapters and BOFs and their members can exchange information, announce meetings and rallies, etc. I didn't spend all day looking at all the chapters, but I found most just list officer's email addresses, and others might have a web page that hasn't been updated in a long time or is kaput ... even if it's been updated recently, members or prospective members usually can't post to a blog. AM PS That Facebook Escapees group is here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/231687640568632

Well I'm looking for a local Chapter to join but not much out here in the Bay area or even the west coast, other than far south California. ;-( The others appear to have died on the vine. Kirk I took your advice and emailed the club business address with a few I found that seem dead. AM

Kirk, I'm thinking of going this year, my 2nd escapade. When you register, it asks which of 3 campgrounds you want. But only one, White Mountain ('close to the action!) is on the map, and it appears to be further from "the action" than another campground, Pilot Butte. Which is not on the Escapade map....? Thanks! PS will you be there?

David yeah I have a Breville at home that I love. But I was hoping to find one I could use when dry camping. My thoughts were "well the oven is propane. Can't we just swap it out for some other propane appliance like a toaster oven." I guess not. I do have one of those toaster thingies that goes on top of the burner but it keeps falling apart. But thanks for the ideas!

In 2 years I've never used my motorhome's oven. I store dishtowels and cereal in there. But one appliance I really wish I had would be a toaster oven. The one I have in my house is used daily for toast (of course) but also broiling and baking. The big oven is usually overkill. I just came back from a week in the RV, making toast on top of the gas burners (lol) and trying to "broil" in the microwave. I'm wondering if anyone has replaced their rig's oven with a toaster oven? Ideally a propane-powered one so I could use it off grid? Or, an electric one that doesn't pull to many amps. AM

Chalkie, thanks. I followed the link, and it appears they have two types of Zero-G, one for residential, one for RV/Marine. I can't see a difference between the two from their site. Is yours an RV/Marine one? In case I haven't been clear, I need this for both filling the fresh tank AND (more frequently) for hooking up to city water, so it'd be under pressure for days. Yes I do have a regulator that keeps the pressure 45-60 psi. AM

It's aggravating to me to have to wrestle my 25' and 50' white RV hoses into and out of the storage bay, make sure they're not kinked etc. They take up a ton of room in my 25' Class C. It's my least favorite part of setup and breaking camp. I'd love to use this one instead. Thoughts? FWIW I asked in a couple FB forums for RVers and got mixed answers. A few swear by them and said they used them without issue; more people said they weren't certified for potable water and couldn't take the water pressure. (product description says it has a max of 650 pounds/sq in; and it's lead-free) https://www.copperbullethose.com/Home https://www.amazon.com/Pocket-Hose-AS-SEEN-Lead-Free-Lightweight/dp/B0C8PKGVHR/

I meant walk through, not drive. 😉

I just watched this well-done docu/drama from the I Shouldn't Be Alive series about 5 scouts and 3 scoutmasters who ran into trouble in a week-long expedition in the Grand Canyon. You can watch it on YouTube:

RV etiquette question: I know it's not cool at all to cut through (when walking, not driving) RV sites that are being used, whether or not the people are there. But what about empty sites? Okay to walk through those? I do that when the "long way around" is too long. But I always feel slightly lawless when I do. 😉 AM

I know you’re all dying of the suspense, but I ended up buying 6 new BF Goodrich commercial T/A all season from America’s Tires (name for Discount Tires in California). I checked the date stamps before they put them on, all were from 11/2022. Thanks everyone for the advice! I’m using them as we speak. 😉

I’m drycamping for the first time, 4 days in a state park. I don’t know how long my batteries will last without having to run the generator, so I’m trying to be very miserly with what 12v items I use. If I turn on the water pump, does it draw electricity immediately, and all the time? Or only when I use it, that is, when I turn on a faucet or flush the toilet. If it draws all the time, then I should turn it off at night and when I leave for a hike, right? Thanks for any info, AM

Interesting. Kirk, no, I'm not going up to Oregon, I'll be sticking to northern California, which is where I live now, in the Bay area. I have heard that Goodyear Endurance are the ones to go with, but a) I think they've been discontinued; and b) even Walmart lists them (ones still in inventory I guess) at $450 each! Good advice about getting my current tires inspected; though I've heard over and over again that RVrs should replace tires every 5-6 years regardless of tread wear. I will look for the manufacture dates on them. I'm a member of FMCA which has a tire discount program. Here's what they sent me when I dialed in my RV's particulars. Suggestions on which to choose, if any? How can I tell how many ply they are ... it's been recommended that I look for 10-ply.

My Sunseeker has the original tires from 2017 (I bought it used in 2021) and I'm about to head out for an extended road trip. It's a 25' Forest River Sunseeker. I don't know what kind of tires to get nor where to get them put on. 😉 Any tire place? I looked at the tires and all I see are "General Grabber HTS" in big letters. That's a brand? I don't know the size either ... I see these numbers on the tires (from front passenger): LI 225/75 R 16 115/112S M+S Any help? Thanks! AM

Thank you! We’d be westbound on Saturday afternoon, 11-4 or so. Think the traffic might be going eastbound toward Tahoe?