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2 hours ago, Ray,IN said:

Didn't Escapees create a new website or other type site (excapeers?) for younger members a several years ago? What was the expectation, for those younger members to transition here as they age?

I would guess the Xscapers will age together as a group.  They have made new friends there and I wouldn't expect them to move to this forum.  That is a very active group - lots of interesting rallies and gettogethers. 

I just Googled and there are many articles.  Here is one excerpt:  "Pick a cool, cloudy day to wash solar panels, just as you would for washing windows. When it's hot, water evaporates too quickly and leaves residue. Solar panels don't like sudden changes in temperatures and by applying cold water to them on a hot day, you risk cracking them."

5 hours ago, kb0zke said:

It has been almost two years since the original post on this thread, but it is still interesting to see that, really, there are very few times when we full-timers have to leave our rigs for any length of time due to repair needs. Yes, it happens, but it isn't common.

 

Thanks for your thoughts!  Being stranded can have a good outcome.  I think it helps if you realize that usually, everyone tries to get you back on the road fast.  There are some good people out there.

Thank you FULLTIMEWANABE!  I agree with all you've said.

5 hours ago, TXiceman said:

We had set up everything based in Texas with our wills, Texas attorney, and cremation plan.  Our daughter is our executor and has copies of all the pertinent paperwork, key to the safety deposit box, living wills, medical power of attorney, etc. 

Now we are off the road and settled in central Texas.  All the paperwork is still applicable.

Your best course is to get an attorney involved and get all of the paperwork needed for your particular financial situation and location.

Ken

This is what we did while traveling.  We're now settled in Arizona so had a new will drawn up and daughter will take care of everything.  We want our ashes spread in a beautiful place for us.  No services.

I agree. That was my one and only but I still use it.  We're not in big cities much and I find it works just fine out of the city.  Roads don't change that much.  It was a delight to be able to use it without having internet as we were boondockers a lot.  It gave so much detail.  I was sorry to see it go.

I was just looking down the list of the various forums here and many don't have any recent posts. This doesn't seem like a RVing forum anymore.   I would hope that this doesn't gradually fade away.  🤥

Here are some excellent hints on moving around with the crowds and where to park:

https://www.nationalparkstraveler.org/2023/07/tips-summer-visits-jasper-national-park

2 hours ago, LindaH said:

I was able to read it without a subscription.  In fact, I didn't get any request to subscribe.

Interesting...... 

If anyone else can't view it here is another article on it:

https://www.gillettenewsrecord.com/news/wyoming/article_62c97398-3de8-5357-848f-d27b91f2004f.html

I wonder what the outcome would be if a non-RVer resident was on a vacation and got called.  Would he have to appear?

the link said I need a subscription to read the article.  Can you tell us what it said?  :))

It would help to know what roads you're planning to travel.  From what city to what city?  Wanting to sitesee anywhere?

6 hours ago, homelesshartshorns said:

Well thanks for the information offered. But I was not looking for advice on how to break the law! But was looking for how I could legally buy an out of state car and not have to go immediately back to Missouri to get the inspection and other paperwork done. Not to worry I will ask around. 

I suggested calling Missouri DMV to legally buy a car out of state..... not breaking the law.  I don't think anyone told you to break the law!

I agree.... Maricopa County Parks are awesome in the greater Phoenix area.  Also, all the state parks.  We volunteered at Lost Dutchman State Park, Apache Junction.

People buy out of state cars all the time.  Call the Missouri DMV to see what you need to do.

55 minutes ago, Lou Schneider said:

It's the oldest RV Forum on the net, started by Radio Shack TRS-80 guru Ed Juge.  .........................

When Ed fell ill in the late 1990s he passed the Forum on to Tom Jones, who continued running it until he passed the baton to RV Life last year.  Tom is still an active administrator on the Forum.

Thank you!

3 hours ago, Chalkie said:

Facebook too. And he has been here as well which y'all can check by just clicking on someone's profile. Just sayin'.

 

May 22 was the last post - a month ago.  He usually posted daily.

Where have I been?  I've never heard of that one.

Each park would be different so you'd need to read their specific regulations.  Here is Capitol Reef Nat'l Park's take on them ..... and others.  You will, most likely, need to use your truck for transportation in national parks.  National forests and state campgrounds will all have their individual rules.   Boondocking on public lands is usually ok.

https://www.nps.gov/care/regulations.htm

https://glampingorcamping.com/home/are-golf-carts-allowed-at-national-parks-find-out-here/

https://www.ohranger.com/qa/49981/can-mopeds-or-golf-carts-be-used-all-national-parks

This seems to be getting off-track.  She's not asking about rats. They already did the damage.

She's asking "Does anyone have any experience with having a Motorhome declared uninhabitable? I am desperate."

So sorry.

I wonder if you could contact Escapees for a recommendation?

I just received this notice today. . sounds like a good app to have.  You can get it Free in Google Play Store - Apple available soon.

Wow!  I'm impressed at how fast since they got such heavy snowfall this winter.

If you stay in Springdale itself you don't have to pay for parking. Your vehicle is at the campsite.  There are 9 stops in Springdale and the shuttles run continuously every 15 min. or so.

https://www.nps.gov/zion/planyourvisit/zion-canyon-shuttle-system.htm

https://zioncanyonvillage.com/zion-national-park/springdale-bus/

https://www.springdaletown.com/424/Shuttles

I never paid attention to the shuttle at the gate area as we never rode that shuttle... we walked when we went into Springdale to shop or eat. We stayed in the park at Watchman.   Perhaps there's a separate lane for buses or Emerg. vehicles.

It's good to stay in Springdale as the shuttle stops there.  Or else in the park itself.