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Forum: Full-Timers 01-27-2022, 04:07 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,949
Posted By tundranurse1
Pill Pack

We retire this summer; but, I am going to stay with Pill Pack, that delivers each month. To make it easier, I plan on getting my step daughter, who lives close to our home, pick it up and ship it...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 12-03-2021, 09:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,247
Posted By tundranurse1
There was lots of construction around Asheville,...

There was lots of construction around Asheville, NC when we went through there last July.
26 is a good road, no issues .
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 08-06-2021, 01:43 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,590
Posted By tundranurse1
I live not far from the Wilmington Ohio...

I live not far from the Wilmington Ohio campground. I drove through it and was not impressed. I thought it was very run down.
Forum: Boondocking 06-23-2021, 01:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,795
Posted By tundranurse1
The Ford hybrid only hauls a little over 5000...

The Ford hybrid only hauls a little over 5000 lbs. I had the same idea as you; but, when I checked it out, not good for hauling a camper.
Forum: Boondocking 06-07-2021, 11:31 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,873
Posted By tundranurse1
Thanks. I know when we retire in 2 years & will...

Thanks. I know when we retire in 2 years & will be traveling more, we will need to put solar on the roof, to keep the 300 AH lithium battery I plan on getting charged.
I’m just waiting to get a new...
Forum: Boondocking 06-07-2021, 09:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,873
Posted By tundranurse1
Amount of solar needed

We have 1 Jackery 500 watts and another brand 500 watt battery pack I just ordered. We also have 2 portable solar panels to charge the Jackery and RV battery.
I also have a 12 volt rechargeable fan...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 04-18-2021, 08:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 467
Posted By tundranurse1
It is very expensive. I can’t remember how much...

It is very expensive. I can’t remember how much they said it was; but, it was high.
Forum: Workkamping & Volunteering 04-15-2021, 07:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,259
Posted By tundranurse1
If you like locums, you should try Yukon...

If you like locums, you should try Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corp. in Bethel AK. You have to fly in; but, they provide your housing.
It’s mostly Yupik Eskimo patients; but, I loved it there. It’s a...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 03-25-2021, 02:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,287
Posted By tundranurse1
We’ve never had any issue; but, we stay mostly at...

We’ve never had any issue; but, we stay mostly at State Parks. Most parks limit for dogs is 2.
Forum: Boondocking 01-17-2021, 10:35 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,621
Posted By tundranurse1
Minimum Requirements for Short-term Boondocking?

We boondocked for the first time this year on Labor Day weekend on our rural property.
We have a generator that my husband fired up a couple times a day to recharge the battery.
I bought a 500...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-08-2021, 02:09 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 16,122
Posted By tundranurse1
Oh it’s majority large farms,one next to us is...

Oh it’s majority large farms,one next to us is 850 acres.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-08-2021, 09:54 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 16,122
Posted By tundranurse1
We bought 5 acres in a rural farming area about...

We bought 5 acres in a rural farming area about 35 miles north of Cincinnati, to build in a few years.
We parked our 5th wheel on our property & a neighbor down the street reported us to the county...
Forum: Going Green 01-07-2021, 08:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,436
Posted By tundranurse1
Used solar

How did you make portable panels out of those panels? Do you have pics of your connections; and, how did you make a stand to put them on?
We have a solar port in the side of our camper. We boon...
Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes 01-07-2021, 05:08 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,305
Posted By tundranurse1
Skydivers anonymous

I made friends with the skydivers Team Fastax out of Middletown Ohio 11 years ago before my grandson died of a terminal brain tumor at 9 years old.

I became close friends with them & even jumped...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 01-07-2021, 04:57 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 7,454
Posted By tundranurse1
Also Land Between the Lakes, about 3-4 hours from...

Also Land Between the Lakes, about 3-4 hours from Bardstown, is a NP that is half price with America the Beautiful senior pass.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 01-01-2021, 07:56 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 7,454
Posted By tundranurse1
We stayed overnight in September, on the way to...

We stayed overnight in September, on the way to get a puppy in KY. We got there after lunch & most places had tours that were sold out & tours ended about 3. We went on a tour at the Bardstown...
Forum: Boondocking 12-23-2020, 09:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,359
Posted By tundranurse1
Ok, I’m not am electrician...,total Greek to me. ...

Ok, I’m not am electrician...,total Greek to me. Just tell me what supplies to get and pic of the configuration. My husband is experienced at residential electricity, just not 12 volt.
I want a...
Forum: Boondocking 12-23-2020, 09:07 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,832
Posted By tundranurse1
CPAP users have option for boondocking

I bought this 2 years ago when we flew out to AZ to check out the Quartzite RV show. I had to buy the Resmed Airsense adapter & the salesman said it would last 3 days.
I tried it while Boondocking...
Forum: Boondocking 12-23-2020, 09:02 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,832
Posted By tundranurse1
312209

312209
Forum: Boondocking 12-21-2020, 11:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,359
Posted By tundranurse1
Just starting off with Renogy 200 watt, as the...

Just starting off with Renogy 200 watt, as the only thing we need it for is the tv and charging phones. I have a Jackery with a 100 watt solar that runs my cpap .
Forum: Boondocking 12-18-2020, 01:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,359
Posted By tundranurse1
RV port for portable solar

We have a 2016 cougar 5th wheel, with no portable solar plug. We have land close to us that we want to boondock on.
What do we need to add a plug in port?
Forum: Going Green 12-16-2020, 11:53 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 8,830
Posted By tundranurse1
You and all who responded should write a book. ...

You and all who responded should write a book. My husband has done residential electrical wiring for years, recently on our home addition; but he hasn’t done it on an RV. That’s a whole different...
Forum: Full-Timers 09-10-2020, 03:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,256
Posted By tundranurse1
Where do you put your freezer & how do you power...

Where do you put your freezer & how do you power it?
Forum: Boondocking 09-09-2020, 01:43 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,679
Posted By tundranurse1
Thanks. We charged the Jackery solar battery with...

Thanks. We charged the Jackery solar battery with the 100 watt panel; because, it was very sunny.
My husband turned the generator for a short time a couple times a day to charge the camper battery...
Forum: Boondocking 09-08-2020, 06:12 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,679
Posted By tundranurse1
How much solar needed

We have a 5th wheel and boondocked for the first time over Labor Day weekend 5 days on land we own.
We bought a Jackery 500watt portable30035730035711 power generator with a 100 watt portable solar...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 07-13-2020, 08:15 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 304
Posted By tundranurse1
Smart TV not working with Apple TV

We used our Apple TV last year, mirroring from my IPad.
This year every time I search for internet on my Smart TV, the tv shuts off.
Any ideas why this is happening? I’m hoping I don’t have to...
Forum: Going Green 12-11-2019, 08:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,861
Posted By tundranurse1
I tried to find these batteries; but, all places...

I tried to find these batteries; but, all places say it’s discontinued.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 11-23-2019, 12:32 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,714
Posted By tundranurse1
Except, now National Park Rangers are being...

Except, now National Park Rangers are being pulled off of there jobs to patrol the border. There was a good article today; that, it’s creating a huge problem for staffing at the National Parks.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 11-15-2019, 06:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,006
Posted By tundranurse1
There isn’t much in that area. There’s Mount...

There isn’t much in that area. There’s Mount Comfort KOA close to there. It’s expensive though. It was $65/ night a year ago when we stayed there.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 11-10-2019, 05:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 792
Posted By tundranurse1
Best cold weather RV drinking hose

We are going to use our 5 th wheel this winter when it may be below freezing. Our camper is supposed to be 4 seasons, but do not trust it.
Should we just use our water tanks only; since, our...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 10-31-2019, 10:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,026
Posted By tundranurse1
We are starting in Tuscon, only because that’s...

We are starting in Tuscon, only because that’s where we found the best value motorhome to rent, that has lots of solar, an inverter, and plenty of battery power.

We found Buckeye campground...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 10-13-2019, 01:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,026
Posted By tundranurse1
Free or low cost camping south of Tucson

We are renting a motor home the last week of February, that is equipped for Boondocking.
Any suggestions for nice, safe places to camp south of Tucson or around Phoenix?
We are going to several...
Forum: Full-Timers 10-07-2019, 05:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,138
Posted By tundranurse1
Where to buy new RV

My son lives in Spartanburg SC, close to Greenville. That’s a beautiful area. Love Greenville. There are very few campgrounds in that area.
We have a 40 foot 5 th wheel that is comfortable enough...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 09-19-2019, 01:58 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,894
Posted By tundranurse1
I just found the app the Dyrt. It is the best...

I just found the app the Dyrt. It is the best camping app I’ve found. It has all info and pics for campgrounds.
Forum: Full-Timers 09-14-2019, 10:20 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 15,746
Posted By tundranurse1
We will owe 3 more years on our mortgage when we...

We will owe 3 more years on our mortgage when we retire. Any big issues with renting our house and going full time?
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-05-2019, 08:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,208
Posted By tundranurse1
Renting RV through Outdoorsy

The $1 million dollar liability and collision insurance is paid for as part of the 20% that Outdoorsy keeps, which is in use only when renting through them. The renter also has to pay the deductible...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-05-2019, 02:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,208
Posted By tundranurse1
We would only rent it if we delivered and set it...

We would only rent it if we delivered and set it up. I spoke with someone close to me that only delivers his 5th wheel, charging $2/mile to deliver, set up, and pick up. He said he’s had no issues...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 09-04-2019, 05:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,408
Posted By tundranurse1
I’ve stopped at Casa de Fruta while out there on...

I’ve stopped at Casa de Fruta while out there on business. It’s in a pretty area & they have the best blackberry wine I’ve ever had.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-04-2019, 08:48 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,208
Posted By tundranurse1
Renting RV through Outdoorsy

We have heard a lot about renting our 5th wheel through Outdoorsy, basically us transporting to campgrounds and setting up for the renter.
I spoke with one guy who lives close to us. He’s had no...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 08-12-2019, 05:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 709
Posted By tundranurse1
We stayed at the KOA close to Opryland hotel. ...

We stayed at the KOA close to Opryland hotel. They have free shuttles to Broadway. It’s a bit pricey; but, not having to pay parking off Broadway is worth it.
Forum: Going Green 07-31-2019, 12:58 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,679
Posted By tundranurse1
What do people think of this as a starter?

What do people think of this as a starter?
Forum: Going Green 07-31-2019, 06:35 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,679
Posted By tundranurse1
Break even or pay for itself solar, boondocking fulltime?

We will never sell our S&B home to full time; but, we do plan on doing a lot of travel in 3 years when we retire. There is no way I can justify spending more than $3000 on equipment to boondock. I...
Forum: Full-Timers 07-16-2019, 07:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,628
Posted By tundranurse1
We flew out to Phoenix in January scoping out...

We flew out to Phoenix in January scoping out campgrounds. We accidentally found Pleasant Harbor & fell in love with it. It’s very affordable.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 06-26-2019, 03:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 605
Posted By tundranurse1
Thanks....there was a face plate next to the vent.

Thanks....there was a face plate next to the vent.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 06-25-2019, 05:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 605
Posted By tundranurse1
Location of wires second air conditioner

We have a 2016 Keystone Cougar 326RDS 5th wheel.
My husband wants to put in an air conditioner in the bedroom; but, he cannot find the wiring. It is supposed to be wired for a second air...
Forum: Going Green 06-24-2019, 09:28 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,506
Posted By tundranurse1
What you use your solar for is typically what we...

What you use your solar for is typically what we use, just streaming on tv and charging cell phones and iPad. We are looking right now for when we retire in a few years. We really don’t need solar...
Forum: RV'ing On A Budget 06-24-2019, 09:20 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 14,278
Posted By tundranurse1
I love my Crockpot pressure cooker like Instapot....

I love my Crockpot pressure cooker like Instapot. It makes an inexpensive meal quick. I find it doesn’t brown very well; so, I brown meat in a skillet first.
It doesn’t heat up the camper & I can...
Forum: Full-Timers 06-23-2019, 03:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,984
Posted By tundranurse1
We bought Corelle dinnerware at a flea market...

We bought Corelle dinnerware at a flea market cheap.
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 06-21-2019, 08:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 956
Posted By tundranurse1
Using Phone for TV

I also used Apple TV with mirroring from my iPad. I used my iPhone with Verizon as personal hot spot.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 06-19-2019, 06:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,031
Posted By tundranurse1
Looking for Central Indiana Campgrounds

We like Lake Haven, which is just south of Indy off of 465. There is a KOA in Indy as well, but expensive.
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