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Redwolf Journeys - Mods - EMS

Posted 10-04-2020 at 10:27 AM by Red Wolf

For the travel trailer and 5th wheel, we had a Progressive Industries 30amp EMS system that plugged in at the power pillar. For the Allegro, I wanted a fixed unit that mounted inside the coach.

The PI unit had worked very well for us, so I went with PI again, this time their EMSHW50C 50amp EMS system. They're pricey (~$500) but that's pretty good insurance to keep your rig from frying due to poor wiring at some campsite.

One nice feature of this unit is the remote...
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Redwolf Journeys - Mods - Cameras

Posted 10-03-2020 at 06:38 PM by Red Wolf
Updated 10-04-2020 at 10:34 AM by Red Wolf

The side/rear view camera system on Big Al was bad when we bought it. The black and white system was fuzzy. Fiddling with the contrast improved it, but...it was still not good.

Tiffin had the parts to upgrade - a 7" LCD, two side and a rear camera - that used the existing wire cabling. Unfortunately, the Triplevision CC45 side cameras didn't work well with the LCD, and had a really grainy low res image.

I sent them back and picked up some nice (and less expensive)...
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Redwolf Journeys - West Texas - Sept 2020 - Pics

Posted 09-30-2020 at 06:49 PM by Red Wolf
Updated 10-03-2020 at 06:44 PM by Red Wolf

Some of the better pics taken on the trip - Link to Flickr.
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Redwolf Journeys - West Texas - Sept 2020 Map

Posted 09-28-2020 at 09:35 PM by Red Wolf
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The route we took for the trip. I use RVTripWizard for route planning and looking for stops. I've been a subscriber since they came out many years ago.

I-20 sucks over near Midland/Odessa/Monahans. Too many oil trucks, not enough repairs. The same goes for Hwy 18 from Monahans down to Ft. Stockton.

US 90 in south Texas was wonderful - few people on it, pretty straight.

Yes, I could have taken 90 out to San...
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Redwolf Journeys - West Texas - Sept 2020 #2

Posted 09-27-2020 at 08:57 PM by Red Wolf
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We had a great stay down at Maverick Ranch RV Resort in Lajitas, TX. It's conveniently located between Big Bend NP and Big Bend Ranch SP. It's also a much better RV park than the on in BBNP. The park was maybe a quarter full, and unless you were with friends they kept everyone spaced out (I kinda remember them doing that on our last visit 10 years ago, so maybe it's normal policy). Lots of amenities, including a wonderful pool. (We didn't use this time due to Covid, but the wife was looking...
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RV Wholesalers - Our experience!

Posted 09-23-2020 at 03:39 PM by TexasJeff

Good afternoon RV'ers! A while back, when I first joined this forum, I promised that I would do a report on our experience with RVW and expose the good, the bad and the ugly. So, allow me to create this blog so as to help anyone out there whether purchasing out of state is worthwhile, as well as the in's and out's of doing so.

A little background...

We originally camped with a 27' Starcraft travel trailer. It was a good little unit. Behaved itself and had relatively...
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Redwolf Journeys - West Texas - Sept 2020 #1

Posted 09-22-2020 at 09:08 AM by Red Wolf
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After buying the Allegro in late June, we did a couple of weekend trips in July and August.

It’s now September and we’re on our first long trip - 8 days, 1200 miles. Austin’s to Monahans Sandhills State Park, down to Maverick RV Resort between Big Bend National and State Parks, and then heading home with a stop at Kickapoo Caverns State Park.

First leg of the trip went well enough. Avoided interstates by taking Texas highways out to Midland, and then hopped on I-20...
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Redwolf Journeys - the Allegro

Posted 09-22-2020 at 08:42 AM by Red Wolf

We're Mike and Kat, and we go by Redwolf Journeys.

We bought our first RV 20 years ago in 2000 - a Coleman (Fleetwood) Utah popup. Bought it used and sold it 6 years later for the same price we paid for it.

in '06 we bought our second RV - a new Jayco 28FKS, which required a truck upgrade to pull it. 1200 lbs empty on the hitch, because the kitchen was in front. We traded in our '98 Ram V8 for an '02 Ram 2500 diesel.

In March of 2014 we got caught...
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Still waiting...

Posted 09-05-2020 at 08:40 AM by PrettyBabe

The shop was able to get her cranked up and pulled into the shop (Phillips Auto Group). They’re looking her over now. But the service guy did mention it could take them until next week to look it over. I just miss her and ready to go on to the next steps of restoring her. Trying my best to be patient
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Repaint Vogue 2 Motorhome

Posted 09-05-2020 at 08:30 AM by PrettyBabe

Should I repaint it the same color? What do you think about all the blue lines being pink and the background white?
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Impatiently Waiting

Posted 09-05-2020 at 08:27 AM by PrettyBabe

My motorhome is at the shop, and I am missing her. Impatiently waiting on the RV service shop.
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Correct Information ℹ️

Posted 09-05-2020 at 08:20 AM by PrettyBabe
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The year of the vogue motorhome is 1984, not 85. So if anyone knows anything about 1984 Vogue 2 , please comment below. The motorhome is currently still at the RV service shop. I will be giving them a call Monday.

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GAME DAYS and missing the RV ADVENTURES

Posted 08-29-2020 at 08:29 AM by van-gogh
Updated 08-29-2020 at 08:52 AM by van-gogh

Why we enjoy RV'ing as it all seems to start a few weeks before we live the driveway in our RV. Most departures, we seem to head North for a planned college game event. Knowing we will be in the area for a week or longer if we enjoy the event and have our RV space Park. Once we arrive pulling into space which we can soon see other team flags, and logos smiles, and oh yes, the hand signs of love and respect. As I nervously try to explain to our grandchildren. Oh that, because we're number one....
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Pics of my Vogue

Posted 08-27-2020 at 02:21 PM by PrettyBabe
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Here are some pics of my babe I have not decided on a name for her yet. Any ideas?
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My Motorhome is here!

Posted 08-24-2020 at 09:19 PM by PrettyBabe
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I started on my Vogue 2 Motorhome Renovation. It has been a journey getting here, but I'm grateful she made it in one piece! You are more than welcome to follow me on my journey to restore this classic.

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Wish me luck and energy!
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