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Here is a tool to check air quality in most areas/towns/cities.  

https://www.airnow.gov/?city=Tillamook&state=OR&country=USA

Type in the location you are interested in....it's kind of addictive!

68 for me.

I've used RV Service Reviews many times over the years....just now I click on the above link given and my Malware Bytes Anti-Virus kicked it out as having a Trojan.  Beware!  I'll see if I can contact them to report.

I don't mind winding roads....as long as I'm driving!  For routes I'm not familiar with, I just put out a search - it's amazing how many versions of the same route you might get, but they all show a perspective.  For a sample, I entered 'route 191 through Arizona.  https://duckduckgo.com/?q=Route+191+through+Arizona&t=opera&ia=web

Lots of pictures, descriptions, good/bad/ugly opinions.  

Also have used milebymile website:  https://www.milebymile.com/main/highway-8.html  Pick your state, see if the road you are going to travel is highlighted, the information will vary for each section, but I've found some good pictures and interesting information.  

Enjoy the journey - most of the time it's fun!

The campground I wintered at in Wickenburg, AZ for 3 years required the hoses to be off the ground.  They said an inspector went through the park and it was required.  What inspector??  I have no idea, but we all complied and I've done it ever since.  

To get back to the purpose of this thread...THANKS to Solo318 for sharing the reports of your trip.  So glad you enjoyed it, the weather was good and you ate well.  Been a couple years and I can't wait to get back.  This thread will give me a couple places to visit (if I can tear myself away from Custer State Park)!!

So, here we are, Class of 2016, probably no where near where we thought we'd be in May 2020.  This COVID-19 virus has certainly changed my plans but have been able to adjust and am sitting in one place until Sept. 2020.  Spent the winter in Pahrump, NV and this spring planned to visit the White Mountains of AZ, Utah, Colorado, Wyoming and South Dakota.

Got as far as the White Mountains and was lucky to find a space in a wonderful RV park.  Will stay here until Fall.  How about you folks?  Where are you and how have you fared?  Take care!

I'm in my 4th year of full timing in a travel trailer/toy hauler.  I found some folks will come very close to calling me stupid for not having a 5th wheel/motorhome.  Of course, that's what they have.  I'm very happy with my TT.  Love having my truck to do touristy things in, as I'm not fond of a little vehicle and I know my truck (sounds and how it drives).  I've seen some really nice used rigs, but when I was looking seemed the only used toy haulers had been overly used, if you know what I mean.   I was lucky - the guy who bought my property was well versed in RV's and made the trip with me to look at the one I bought.  He crawled under it, inspected things I didn't even know needed inspected, explained and answered my questions.  He gave me a good basis for jumping out on my own (solo) into a lifestyle I knew nothing about.  You don't have to be an expert on everything.....it will catch up with you as you travel.  There are forums like this one, there are YouTube videos, and many times I just search and the phrase I use will come up - bingo, now I know where to look, what to change, who to call.  I'm not a member of Facebook/Twitter/??? and do just fine.  

Good luck in your adventure.

Not sure how to email you, so here's the route I take with my truck/trailer 60'.

Hwy 395 from Carson City to Susanville, CA

Susanville Hwy. 36 to 44 to 89  You go by the entrance to Lassen NP, you are going through the Lassen National Forest. A bit of a grade here and there but good road.  A few wide spots to grab food if necessary.

Take 89 all the way to I-5 just below Shasta, then it's only 10 miles or so to Weed.

The other option is to stay on 44 (where it runs into 89) and take that to Shingletown and on towards Redding, then hit I-5 on up to Weed.

Beautiful drive - just watch the weather for Spring storms.  

5 hours ago, durangodon said:

Don't understand why everyone doesn't just use the three seashells.

They haven't seen the movie.....

I'm not interested in the job...but I am in Show Low staying at an RV park for the spring/summer/fall seasons.  If anyone has questions about the area, I'd be glad to try to answer.  It's beautiful country, plenty of services available and nice folks.

When I originally registered my vehicles and address it was with MyDakotaAddress - in, I think, Lake County (Madison).  That was all by mail.  

When I made the trip to SD to visit/get a Drivers License, I was in Custer and went to Hot Springs, that happened to be open on a day that worked for me.  No problems!!!  THEN, MyDakotaAddress  took a dump, and I changed my domicile to Box Elder, which is in Pennington County.  THEY asked me to send in new papers.  Just telling you what MY experience was...no need to set me straight

I believe you can get your drivers license anywhere, as I did, BUT, it changed my voting county, so had to fill out new papers for voting.

19 hours ago, Ray,IN said:

The basic Fridge Defend is adequate, I included an optional blower type fan since my OEM fans have stopped running. The cost of the new fan was much less than the work involved in pulling the fridge from the opening, replacing fans and controller, then replacing the fridge in the opening.

After installation I had to reduce the fridge cold setting, milk and other liquids were freezing. That was caused by the additional fan on the tubing pipe.

Thank you.

Thanks for the link.  Seemed a simple purchase until I looked at all the different models.  Is the basic that fits any fridge good enough or do you really need all the extras?  Thanks.

What part of California....it's a BIG state....or are you heading to Canada?

Also, where are you leaving from?

On 1/17/2020 at 7:40 AM, dewilso said:

I’m on day 3 of my 14da free trial and I’m pleasantly surprised.

Did you find a special deal for the 14 day trial?  Just now I looked and it shows a 5 day free trial.  

I tried the electronic zappers in my house....they advertise that a human isn't bothered by the noise.  Well, I was and it about drove me nuts!  Hope they work for you.

https://www.khq.com/news/watch-semi-loses-control-flips-over/article_e4a733e8-28fc-11ea-96bd-2f0678de1780.html

Be safe everyone!

When you look on Amazon for the 30amp be sure to notice the link that Kirk provided is for a renewed unit.  For about $10. more you can get a new unit.  Not saying one is better than the other, I just would rather have a new one.  

15 hours ago, rving mr said:

Hi all. I don't know if this is the best place for this.

 

I live and travel to cold areas.

I have a 2004 weekend warrior toy-hauler and I want to set up something like french door's. I like being able to have that hole wall see thru. But I also want good insulation. Would a thick piece of Plexiglas and/or multi pane glass be just as good as my walls/insulation ?

How posabile would it be to have a tune of sky lights and/or Plexiglas ceilings LOL

Also how would a person know how big or how many of windows I can have.

So all in all I don't know if pane glass and/or Plexiglas can insulate just as good as my walls/insulation is/can be.

Any thoughts ?

Are you wanting to take the wall out between the kitchen/bedroom and garage?  If so, I understand what you are saying.

My toyhauler has a plexi glass slider between the two and it works great.  The slider frame doesn't take up the WHOLE wall but is positioned via frame work about 2' from the street side wall and about 1' from the curb side.  The frame work of the trailer itself remains intact.  You loose a bit of height, about 16" from the ceiling and you do have to 'step over' the framework on the floor about an inch which isn't a problem for me since I'm short.  A custom frame might be doable.

I didn't find any pictures in a quick search on-line but if you want to look it's a Forest River Work and Play 30WRS. I have cooling and heating ducts on both sides of the divider and spend lots of time in the garage...but do use an extra heater when it's cold outside.  I also leave the slider open most of the time since the garage is my living room.

1 hour ago, Dutch_12078 said:

Our preference is for laundries with an active on-site attendant...

If you are ever in Salmon, Idaho, they opened a wonderful, clean, 3 different sizes both washer and dryer laundromat just a block off main street (across from the Murdoch's).  Full time very nice attendant lady the times I went.  My guess is at least 30 washers/30 dryers, restrooms, change machine.  Nice place.

Also recommend Miller in Oregon.  Started with a broker in SD who was recommended by the first mail forwarding outfit I used.  Last year I didn't change since I was in the middle of a claim (not my fault!) but this year did my homework and got a quote from Miller.  Better coverage, less $ by about $400. - SAME insurance company, just a different broker.  Interesting.

Question of gun ownership - just wanted to comment here.  About 6-7 years ago when I took my Mom to her Dr. appt (she was close to 90 and on blood thinner, so had to go quite often) the drill was to go into the lab first for blood, then wait to be called for Dr.  Got to know the lab gal and would visit....one day she asked in conversation if Mom had any guns.  Mom said, sure, my shotgun is always within reach.  The gal then wrote down on her form something, so I asked if that was about the weapon.  She said yes, that it was a required question for all patients.  

After that we were still friendly but did not offer up any personal information.  

Not much activity for the Class of '16....hope everyone is doing well.

Spent a month in Eastern WA, a month in NW Montana and a month north of Salmon, Idaho - now heading southward towards Nevada and on to AZ to visit friends in the White Mountains (Show Low area).  This winter will most likely be in Nevada, west of Las Vegas.  Still enjoying the adventure but glad to not have deadlines this summer

Safe travels to all, drop a note when you can.