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Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 09-21-2014, 06:25 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,041
Posted By CanadianCrew
Yes I would agree. Drove through 4 provinces and...

Yes I would agree. Drove through 4 provinces and seven states wit the fridge running on propane this summer. I live in Ontario and never heard of a law that requires the propane to be off other than...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 09-01-2014, 12:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,562
Posted By CanadianCrew
We bought a sim card and a plan from ATT this...

We bought a sim card and a plan from ATT this summer. We had my wife's smartphone unlocked and planne to use her phone through muliple states by just inserting the ATT simm card into her phone. Well...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 09-01-2014, 11:10 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,331
Posted By CanadianCrew
Chains are typically used in the west and not the...

Chains are typically used in the west and not the eastern states. Some places its illegal like my province Ontario. Chains and studs are illegal and with the higher traffic volumns they end up...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-28-2014, 09:04 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,108
Posted By CanadianCrew
Ok got the I-ball in this week. Haven't had the...

Ok got the I-ball in this week. Haven't had the boat or trvel trailer out yet but a quick test out in the driveway shows I am going to like using this to back up to the hitch.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-20-2014, 08:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,108
Posted By CanadianCrew
I looked into the i-ball based on this post....

I looked into the i-ball based on this post. Ordered one this evening. Can't wait to try it. We have small aluminum boat and a fiberglass 20 foot boat and the travel trailer so can't wait to try it.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-16-2014, 11:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,475
Posted By CanadianCrew
It depends on the dealer but most consignments...

It depends on the dealer but most consignments don't get a lot of exposure. They would rather push their own inventory, Unless their used inventory is low.
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 07-31-2014, 08:56 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 13,564
Posted By CanadianCrew
I would not put our dog in the trailer while...

I would not put our dog in the trailer while travelling. Too rough possibly in the exhaust and with no A/C running. Our dog has many thousands of miles riding contently in the back seat.
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 07-30-2014, 07:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,898
Posted By CanadianCrew
Interestingly enough we are also from Sarnia. Our...

Interestingly enough we are also from Sarnia. Our grand-kids are out west though. We spent 3 weeks and 7700 KM's on the road in June going west. Our current dinette does work for a sleep over with...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 07-30-2014, 07:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,898
Posted By CanadianCrew
We will certainly look at the Salem's as it may...

We will certainly look at the Salem's as it may be to our advantages to trade back at the dealer we got the Salem cruise lite from.

At first glance this model does not look like it has a windoew...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 07-30-2014, 07:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,839
Posted By CanadianCrew
Since I have an incline on my driveway I have to...

Since I have an incline on my driveway I have to make sure the chocks are in before I even think of disconnecting.

I did try this sequence on a campground last year. Hook up the trailer and drive...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 07-29-2014, 08:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,898
Posted By CanadianCrew
Thanks for the input so far. The other topic here...

Thanks for the input so far. The other topic here has me rethinking the rear kitchen so that makes the Wind River attractive with the windows at the back. Rear kichen may not be such a great idea...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 07-25-2014, 01:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,898
Posted By CanadianCrew
Something a little bigger with rear kitchen

We currently have a 2013 Salem Cruise lite 221RBxl Its 24 foot and its the first lite weight we have had. After spending a number of weeks in it during June it worked well for us and we towed it over...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 07-15-2014, 02:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,395
Posted By CanadianCrew
I just had to replace the capacitors in my house...

I just had to replace the capacitors in my house A/C. Top of cap bulged. Not sure why but is a common problem. So could be spike or low voltage or short cycling the power.
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 07-14-2014, 01:06 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,502
Posted By CanadianCrew
We also use our TV to not only pull our trailer...

We also use our TV to not only pull our trailer but our 20 foot boat. We use the boat for fishing and therefore get out early in the spring. Boats ramps may not have been cleaned up from the winter....
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 07-12-2014, 09:02 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,990
Posted By CanadianCrew
A couple of points here: Years a go I could not...

A couple of points here:
Years a go I could not get my valve closed and it was a table knife. Not ours bought the trailer used.

\I purchase a fitting with a hose connect that I can force water up...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 07-02-2014, 12:14 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,753
Posted By CanadianCrew
Definitely at this point I would agree to stay...

Definitely at this point I would agree to stay away.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 07-01-2014, 04:57 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,753
Posted By CanadianCrew
We live on the Great Lakes. The cone of...

We live on the Great Lakes. The cone of uncertainty is much greater as storms sometimes blow up off the lakes in minutes. I have seen awnings ripped off and thrown up on and through trailer roofs....
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 07-01-2014, 02:39 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,753
Posted By CanadianCrew
We have sat through tropical storms on the beach...

We have sat through tropical storms on the beach at Myrtle Beach before in our 31 foot trailer. We where ready to leave if it got upgrated to hurricane status but it did not. I would not worry as...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 07-01-2014, 11:27 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,118
Posted By CanadianCrew
We just started using google plus and using...

We just started using google plus and using facebook less. You can have better control of who can see your pics.
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 05-30-2014, 07:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,608
Posted By CanadianCrew
If you where a regular you would have the...

If you where a regular you would have the transponder pass. That would be real easy. Not so easy for us visitors. Stopping for 50 cents.
Forum: Truck Conversions 05-27-2014, 05:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,444
Posted By CanadianCrew
I would agree, call the CG and ask. We are now...

I would agree, call the CG and ask. We are now empty nesters but when the kids where with us we had a big tent as well as the trailer. Most CG would not allow it. We got lucky with some in Florida...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 05-27-2014, 09:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,608
Posted By CanadianCrew
Thanks for all the input. I may take I80 to I39....

Thanks for all the input. I may take I80 to I39. It will add a few miles to our trip but may save some stop and go traffic and tolls with the trailer.
The route though the U.P. will be much quiter...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 05-27-2014, 09:17 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,594
Posted By CanadianCrew
I don't overload my tires. By making one carry...

I don't overload my tires. By making one carry the weight of 2 you will overload the one. Yes it is not moving and have the same stresses as an overloaded tire going down the road but I figure its...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 05-27-2014, 07:39 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,742
Posted By CanadianCrew
If you put a 1 1/2" board under one wheel it will...

If you put a 1 1/2" board under one wheel it will not lift your trailer 1 1/2 inches. The axles will float and are suppose to to absorb bumps. A some point you are right it will equalize the weight....
Forum: Forum 101 | Announcements | Forum Concerns 05-27-2014, 06:00 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 30,570
Posted By CanadianCrew
You must realize those are not all real users or...

You must realize those are not all real users or people. For example right now you have 1393 (365 members and 1028 guests)So you only have 365 users. of the 1028 guests likely only a handful are...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 05-25-2014, 08:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,608
Posted By CanadianCrew
Chicago I90 toll route

Going west through Chicago. What do I need to know or are there any tips regarding the toll plazas on I90. Do I really have to stop for them all. Looks like a pain in the a**. Looks like some kind of...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 05-25-2014, 08:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,742
Posted By CanadianCrew
I would say you need something under both wheels....

I would say you need something under both wheels. If you lift one wheel a small amount the suspension will cause that whheel to be higher than the other. When you lift one wheel enough that the...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 05-21-2014, 08:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,322
Posted By CanadianCrew
I don't have an answer for you but I hope you...

I don't have an answer for you but I hope you realize that Mr Buddy needs to be vented. You will be producing carbon monoxide in your unit. My Mr buddy only gets used in the ice fishing hut.
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 05-21-2014, 01:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,642
Posted By CanadianCrew
We have a cheap rubbermaid container from...

We have a cheap rubbermaid container from Walmart. Its big enough to fit the BBQ and 2 1 ib canisters. I threw the lid out as the tub does not need to be as high as the bbq. I use it as a tray for...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 05-08-2014, 08:45 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 14,862
Posted By CanadianCrew
Dropping it a link may help. The worst thing you...

Dropping it a link may help. The worst thing you can do is make them too tight and they will start to take weight off the back wheels of the truck. That will result in a white knuckle experience for...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 05-08-2014, 08:42 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 14,862
Posted By CanadianCrew
I would not stop purposely for that but you are...

I would not stop purposely for that but you are going to need to stop for gas lunch bathroom or something. Then do a walk around and check everything.

As for the bikes I personally do not like...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-07-2014, 03:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,667
Posted By CanadianCrew
Most ST tires will state "For Trailer use Only"...

Most ST tires will state "For Trailer use Only" right on them.
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 05-01-2014, 08:33 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 14,862
Posted By CanadianCrew
I think you are overly worried about this. If...

I think you are overly worried about this. If your truck and trailer is matched properly you need not be so concerned. How far is it to the beach? Looks like you are in North Carolina so the beach...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 04-25-2014, 05:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,728
Posted By CanadianCrew
My 2013 Salem cruise lite gets the battery pulled...

My 2013 Salem cruise lite gets the battery pulled when in storage. At the house I keep the shore power on all the time to keep it charging the battery. The stereo and other electronics will drain the...
Forum: Expandables, Hybrids, & Lightweights Discussion 04-25-2014, 05:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,261
Posted By CanadianCrew
I was looking at an Rpod myself last year. Since...

I was looking at an Rpod myself last year. Since it is just my wife and I and the kids have flown the nest. They look nice and cozy and easy on gas. But we bought a 2013 Salem Cruise Lite 24 foot...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 04-25-2014, 04:59 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 11,043
Posted By CanadianCrew
I would not use CanAM RV as a reference or...

I would not use CanAM RV as a reference or resourses. They are the Kings of overselling what you can tow. Oh man listen to me. Now I sound like the Weight P{olice too. Anyway case in point are these...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 04-14-2014, 11:57 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,346
Posted By CanadianCrew
I had put a Magnaflow with 3' pipes on my...

I had put a Magnaflow with 3' pipes on my Suburban with a 5.7l. I liked the deep throaty sound compared to some muffler with a loader higher pitched sound. It was not noisy at all at idle or pulling...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 04-10-2014, 08:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,613
Posted By CanadianCrew
I would install a new tranny cooler. Cheap...

I would install a new tranny cooler. Cheap insurance. I have towed a boat that weighed about 7000 lbs with that drivetrain with no problems. About 50 miles to some of the boat launches about 10 times...
Forum: Forest River Owners Forum 03-20-2014, 07:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,927
Posted By CanadianCrew
Yea we bought a layout in this trailer that does...

Yea we bought a layout in this trailer that does not have any sides against a wall. Been there done that. I would leave it un mdae but my wife will have no part of that.
Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes 03-20-2014, 03:09 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,473
Posted By CanadianCrew
Ice fishing perch right now. Hope winter gives us...

Ice fishing perch right now. Hope winter gives us a break soon and we can get the boat back into the Great Lakes for some Salmon like the bottom picture.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 03-11-2014, 02:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,585
Posted By CanadianCrew
We will also be in that area in Mid June for a...

We will also be in that area in Mid June for a few days. Then we will continue north west into Montana and Alberta. We decided to stay outside of Rapid City a little further east at Badlands KOA. We...
Forum: Canada Region 03-10-2014, 08:21 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,044
Posted By CanadianCrew
No I did not have to for the boat or the boat...

No I did not have to for the boat or the boat trailer. Apparenty this is changed as years ago that was a requirement. If you are looking at a boat in the US I can get you more details on what I had...
Forum: Canada Region 03-10-2014, 02:37 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,044
Posted By CanadianCrew
I brought a boat into Ontario from Michigan a...

I brought a boat into Ontario from Michigan a couple of years ago. Followed all the advice on RIV.ca and all went very smooth at the border. I begin to think they don't really care too much. They...
Forum: New Member Check-In 03-06-2014, 11:17 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,114
Posted By CanadianCrew
Yea Doors or drawers under the seats would be...

Yea Doors or drawers under the seats would be great. I have built cabinets before so consider myself handy but just a little nervous to cut into a new trailer. Its not that I can't do it but want all...
Forum: New Member Check-In 03-06-2014, 07:49 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,114
Posted By CanadianCrew
I replied to the your question in the other post...

I replied to the your question in the other post as well. But ours is under the foot of the bed. Lift the mattress. You will need a screw driver and lift the piece of plywood. The fresh water tank is...
Forum: New Member Check-In 03-05-2014, 08:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,114
Posted By CanadianCrew
Welcome from another 2013 Salem Cruise lite...

Welcome from another 2013 Salem Cruise lite owner. We got ours in late August. Got out for end of August long weekend and Thanksgiving and traveled about 2000 miles this past fall.
Forum: Forest River Owners Forum 03-05-2014, 08:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,568
Posted By CanadianCrew
If its like our 2013 221RB the pump is under the...

If its like our 2013 221RB the pump is under the front queen bed. In ours we lift the mattress and there are some screws holding the plywood. The freshwater tank is under there and so is the pump.
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 03-04-2014, 06:19 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 11,014
Posted By CanadianCrew
You can't do that on today's computerized trucks....

You can't do that on today's computerized trucks. Yes it did work back on the 1972 chevy. Here is a quote from a tire site.

Here’s the basic issue: Your speedometer, odometer, traction control, ...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 03-03-2014, 06:25 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,832
Posted By CanadianCrew
Not only can you see the American falls better...

Not only can you see the American falls better looking right at it but the Canadian falls isa horseshoe shape with a lot more of the water that goes down the river going over it. You can get to one...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 03-02-2014, 12:46 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 11,014
Posted By CanadianCrew
Yes good point. Its a little easier when gearing...

Yes good point. Its a little easier when gearing to keep the motor in the rpm and torque you wish with a 6 speed. In the days of 3 speeds the rpm range through 3rd gear was hugh.
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