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Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 03-10-2022, 02:51 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,756
Posted By CampFire Junkies
In our 40k miles so far and camping in numerous...

In our 40k miles so far and camping in numerous types of campsites, I have NEVER come across any type of concern leaving anything I have left out while on an excursion. Campers seem keen on keeping...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 03-10-2022, 02:42 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,756
Posted By CampFire Junkies
We also do it all the time in our 25' Class C! ...

We also do it all the time in our 25' Class C! Takes us 10 min to unhook utilities and make sure everything is secure... we have found ample parking whenever we go on an excursion. We have driven...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-31-2021, 02:40 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 17,525
Posted By CampFire Junkies
We live in Metro KC area and have been Chiefs...

We live in Metro KC area and have been Chiefs fans since they arrived! Hence my wife the seamstress has transformed our inside with Chiefs material for curtains, quilts, rugs and the outside has...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 08-06-2020, 07:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,526
Posted By CampFire Junkies
Thanks for everyone’s input... I was UNABLE...

Thanks for everyone’s input...

I was UNABLE to duplicate my issue at our last campsite.

Alas... it will remain a mystery and hopefully will not scare me again!
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 07-31-2020, 08:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,526
Posted By CampFire Junkies
Thanks... it got good and revved up and went...

Thanks... it got good and revved up and went nowhere...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 07-29-2020, 10:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,526
Posted By CampFire Junkies
Thank you all for your input... I will try to...

Thank you all for your input... I will try to reenact the same scenario this weekend when we travel to another campsite...

One thing that I didn’t mention was that we were at a County Fair Ground...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 07-28-2020, 11:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,526
Posted By CampFire Junkies
If that is the case then it must be at 30amps,...

If that is the case then it must be at 30amps, because we have moved with a dogbone connection from our driveway. Will have to retest any theory at this weekend’s campsite.
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 07-27-2020, 10:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,526
Posted By CampFire Junkies
Nothing was deployed... I agree that it can’t be...

Nothing was deployed... I agree that it can’t be the EMS unit, but I am at wits end...

Going to try to duplicate this scenario when camping this weekend.
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 07-27-2020, 11:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,526
Posted By CampFire Junkies
Puzzled?

After 4 years of traveling I just came upon a scenario that I didn’t know existed? We backed in our 2013 Thor Citation and plugged into our Progressive surge protector. Power came on, but noticed...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-16-2020, 10:32 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 11,275
Posted By CampFire Junkies
If they perform in the crankcase as well as they...

If they perform in the crankcase as well as they do on the golf course... then go for it! [emoji1787][emoji1787][emoji1787]
Forum: Sprinter Chassis Forum 07-16-2020, 10:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,015
Posted By CampFire Junkies
As you have seen from other posts the fuel...

As you have seen from other posts the fuel mileage depends on terrain & wind. We get between 13-17mpg... The MB diesel has a LOT of giddy up! It rides so well that my wife wants to drive it...
...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis Forum 07-13-2020, 04:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,015
Posted By CampFire Junkies
We have a 2013 Thor Citation 24SR and love it. ...

We have a 2013 Thor Citation 24SR and love it. We bought it used in 2016 with only 6k miles. We have put on over 30k ourselves and the MB 3.0 liter diesel just purrs and gets great mpg!
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 07-13-2020, 04:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 365
Posted By CampFire Junkies
Water Pump

Is it ok to have your water pump on when hooked into the campsite water spigot? The pressure isn’t very good... or does the pump take water just from the tank?
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-13-2020, 03:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 11,275
Posted By CampFire Junkies
Not for sure about Kirkland oil, but the Kirkland...

Not for sure about Kirkland oil, but the Kirkland golf balls are awesome!
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 11-25-2019, 07:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,213
Posted By CampFire Junkies
The inmates have a weekly rally at Walmart where...

The inmates have a weekly rally at Walmart where they have a huge bonfire with liquor and firearms supplied by the store... better watch out!!!
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-10-2019, 03:14 PM
Replies: 213
Views: 33,599
Posted By CampFire Junkies
KC metro

We have a great situation with lime caves in KC... don’t have to winterize as temp is constant 55*-60* and 24/7 ability to pull in/out... $125 per month!
Forum: Sprinter Chassis Forum 10-10-2019, 08:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,420
Posted By CampFire Junkies
On our way from KC to Mesa a semi truck sent a...

On our way from KC to Mesa a semi truck sent a two foot long 4x4 our way in Texas... It rumbled and tossed in our undercarriage! I checked the gages and nothing adverse going on, but wanted any...
Forum: Full-Timers 09-15-2019, 04:40 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 17,370
Posted By CampFire Junkies
We have GasBuddy also, but in the Midwest we use...

We have GasBuddy also, but in the Midwest we use the Phillip 66 app where you get .15 cents off per gallon at any of their stations... Diesel or gas...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis Forum 08-22-2019, 08:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 938
Posted By CampFire Junkies
Mercedes-Benz of Chandler... we had to have an...

Mercedes-Benz of Chandler... we had to have an emergency stop there after a 4x4 board was tossed from a semi that we were following and banged around underneath when we went over it... they were...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 08-12-2019, 08:57 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,913
Posted By CampFire Junkies
My wife fell in love with searching for the...

My wife fell in love with searching for the Petoskey rocks at the State Park. We had a lovely stay there! Cost me some $$$ for jewelry.... [emoji2357]
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 08-11-2019, 08:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,021
Posted By CampFire Junkies
Whitecap beach has Barefoot Mardi Gras parade in...

Whitecap beach has Barefoot Mardi Gras parade in Corpus Christi in February. You can park right on the beach and have a glorious campfire while listening to the waves...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 08-11-2019, 11:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,054
Posted By CampFire Junkies
Understood... so, which do you actually like...

Understood... so, which do you actually like since we don’t travel East as much.
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 08-11-2019, 07:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,054
Posted By CampFire Junkies
King Tailgater 4 or Winegard Playmaker pl7000 for Dish Network?

Both of the above portable satellite antennas claim to be able to view the entire country of western/eastern arcs with the Dish Network...

Which one is better as the Playmaker now has new software...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 08-05-2019, 09:26 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,913
Posted By CampFire Junkies
TwoGypsies covered all the great spots. Antlers...

TwoGypsies covered all the great spots. Antlers restaurant by the Soo Locks has great food and atmosphere!
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 07-28-2019, 04:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,614
Posted By CampFire Junkies
Techwriter.... thank you so much for your...

Techwriter.... thank you so much for your input...

That is EXACTLY what kind of information I was looking for!!!
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 07-26-2019, 01:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,614
Posted By CampFire Junkies
Thanks for your input... It is cheaper to...

Thanks for your input...

It is cheaper to sell current equipment. I own the receiver so would have to replace.
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 07-26-2019, 10:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,614
Posted By CampFire Junkies
Want to switch to Dish TV

We currently have DirecTv in the house and King portable receiver for the MH.

Current house setup: 5 tv's with Genie and 4 wireless receivers. We DVR a lot and I love sports! 3 tv's on same wall...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis Forum 06-02-2019, 08:53 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,593
Posted By CampFire Junkies
We have a 2013 Thor Citation 24SR on a Sprinter...

We have a 2013 Thor Citation 24SR on a Sprinter chassis. Found that the system you want to install is a little overkill for our size of MH... so we went with the Equalizer Stabilization System... ...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-09-2019, 06:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,131
Posted By CampFire Junkies
Cost to Replace a Windshield

Safelite replaced our MB Class C... $585 without insurance or $850 with insurance...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 04-28-2019, 06:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 565
Posted By CampFire Junkies
Anywhere around Lake Michigan - Door County, Wisc...

Anywhere around Lake Michigan - Door County, Wisc - Michigan UP, Mackinac Island and any State Park on the lake...

Again this is East of Rockies...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 04-23-2019, 11:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 770
Posted By CampFire Junkies
Michigan State Parks

Mill Creek RV Campground is where we stayed in Mackinaw City...

Petosky SP, Sleeping Bear Dunes NP and Ludington SP are places we stayed on our trip around Lake Michigan...

We also went to...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-20-2019, 10:13 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,409
Posted By CampFire Junkies
1 - n 2 - y

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Forum: Sprinter Chassis Forum 04-15-2019, 10:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,122
Posted By CampFire Junkies
Can you see outside through this cover but not...

Can you see outside through this cover but not inside?
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-14-2019, 04:12 PM
Replies: 429
Views: 53,596
Posted By CampFire Junkies
Do you see our LOGIN? We always find a...

Do you see our LOGIN?

We always find a campground WITH fire rings...

You will need to research the campground in the future for those that DON’T allow fires...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 04-13-2019, 01:26 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,262
Posted By CampFire Junkies
No one has yet to mention Rapid City, SD and all...

No one has yet to mention Rapid City, SD and all the attractions in that area.

Mt. Rushmore
Crazy Horse
Deadwood

Badlands NP just off I-90 in South Dakota.

We really enjoyed the history...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis Forum 04-09-2019, 10:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,690
Posted By CampFire Junkies
Just to reinforce that breaking camp with this...

Just to reinforce that breaking camp with this size of MH is easy and can be done quickly... we do it all the time and you get your routine down. We partner up and check everything off. Leave...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis Forum 04-09-2019, 09:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,690
Posted By CampFire Junkies
We have a Thor Citation 24SR and don’t tow at...

We have a Thor Citation 24SR and don’t tow at all... this MH is so easy to drive and maneuver that parking hasn’t been a problem during our travels. We have gotten really good at unhooking within...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 04-07-2019, 05:33 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,921
Posted By CampFire Junkies
Can anyone suggest a halfway point on Highway 50...

Can anyone suggest a halfway point on Highway 50 between Lake Tahoe and BLM land by Great Basin NP?
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 04-06-2019, 05:15 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,921
Posted By CampFire Junkies
I was waiting for you to chime into this topic! ...

I was waiting for you to chime into this topic! LOL

Thanks for the suggestions! I was hoping someone had good vibes on Highway 50...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 04-06-2019, 07:53 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,921
Posted By CampFire Junkies
Heading south to Albuquerque from Colorado to...

Heading south to Albuquerque from Colorado to visit friends. Via Taos-Santa Fe route...

Then West thru Winslow,AZ to stop on the corner...(Eagles)

London Bridge on Lake Havasu...

Joshua Tree...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 04-06-2019, 07:29 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,921
Posted By CampFire Junkies
Exactly what we are doing in the Rockies! ...

Exactly what we are doing in the Rockies!

Parking at cousins in Colorado Springs

BLM land around Twin Lakes and Independence Pass

San Luis State Wildlife Area while visiting Great Sand...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 04-05-2019, 11:09 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,921
Posted By CampFire Junkies
Great information! Thanks...

Great information! Thanks...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 04-05-2019, 10:16 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,921
Posted By CampFire Junkies
Thank you for your info! Winnemucca New Frontier...

Thank you for your info! Winnemucca New Frontier RV Park looks VERY promising...

We would like to explore SLC, but not familiar with the area. We would like to see the Temple and anything else...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 04-05-2019, 10:04 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,921
Posted By CampFire Junkies
Thanks for your route, but we are going thru...

Thanks for your route, but we are going thru Colorado on the way out to California and have also already been to Moab, Utah area. Looking forward to staying around Twin Lakes, CO area for a few...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 04-05-2019, 07:04 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,921
Posted By CampFire Junkies
Not a big fan of KOA’s... it is just the two of...

Not a big fan of KOA’s... it is just the two of us and we don’t take advantage of all the amenities that are offered.

Any suggestions along the way from Tahoe to SLC? We don’t necessarily need...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 04-05-2019, 03:46 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,921
Posted By CampFire Junkies
Lake Tahoe/Salt Lake City/Cheyenne trip help needed...

Heading home to KC in late June from wedding in Sacramento, CA... no time frame for return...

Will be staying at Campground By the Lake in South Lake Tahoe 6/21-23, but from there on would like...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 04-01-2019, 09:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 731
Posted By CampFire Junkies
Twin Lakes, Colorado

Will only be in Twin Lakes area for two nights 6/1-2 and then going forward with our travels...

Real question is which campsite to pick from anyone that has camped in the area. BLM, White Star...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 04-01-2019, 08:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 731
Posted By CampFire Junkies
Since we don’t have a toad... I believe we will...

Since we don’t have a toad... I believe we will pass on this trip to traverse with our 24’ motorhome. Even though the 3.0 MB Diesel engine would handle the incline just fine.

Trail Ridge Road...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 04-01-2019, 05:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 731
Posted By CampFire Junkies
Thanks for the suggestion on Independence Pass. ...

Thanks for the suggestion on Independence Pass. Looking at Google Map it seems to be a nice highway... will it give me WHITE knuckles with my MH???

Still wanting some information on where to...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 03-31-2019, 04:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 731
Posted By CampFire Junkies
Twin Lakes, Colorado

Which campground do you recommend? Lake View, White Star or BLM? Will be in that location the first of June...

We do not tow and have a maneuverable 24’ Class C.

We haven’t camped on BLM...
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