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Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-22-2021, 04:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 345
Posted By Gauke
Thank you so much for your suggestions. I showed...

Thank you so much for your suggestions. I showed it to my husband and he is afraid it’s past his ability to check anything like that. Guess we’ll head to a repair shop when we get home. Again,...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-21-2021, 11:34 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 345
Posted By Gauke
Help with Kitchen Slide on Canyon Star 3953

When we started to put out our kitchen slide we heard a loud bump. I pulled it back in. Now it is all the way in on one side but not quite in near the door. We think it will be ok to travel. Any...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 08-11-2021, 02:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 613
Posted By Gauke
We made it! I think Clarion did send us perhaps...

We made it! I think Clarion did send us perhaps down River Road. It was by far the curviest, twistiest (is that even a word), bumpiest, bad road we’ve ever been on but we did make it safe and...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 08-09-2021, 07:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 613
Posted By Gauke
That’s what we will do. I checked Garmin again...

That’s what we will do. I checked Garmin again this morning and it’s the same 166 miles so we will go with your suggestions which interesting enough the Clarion which often gives us conflicting...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 08-08-2021, 08:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 613
Posted By Gauke
Thank you so much Chuck. We are at Shore Hills...

Thank you so much Chuck. We are at Shore Hills too. We are 40’ and towing but hopefully no trouble through the small towns. I had put it in Garmin earlier this week just to see how far and how long...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 08-08-2021, 07:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 613
Posted By Gauke
Boothbay Harbor to Trenton, Maine

We are leaving in the morning from Boothbay, Maine headed to Trenton, Maine outside Acadia NP. One GPS tells us 101 miles and the Garmin says 166. Of course, Garmin is taking the Interstate. Any...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 08-05-2021, 06:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 562
Posted By Gauke
We are actually headed to Boothbay today through...

We are actually headed to Boothbay today through Sunday and then on to Trenton for five days in Acadia and the surrounding area. Hope the rain goes away!
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 08-03-2021, 05:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 562
Posted By Gauke
You are so right! I don’t know how I was...

You are so right! I don’t know how I was thinking Freeport was on this side of Portland. After we got settled in OOB we did end up riding up to Freeport. You’re right again! It was so very...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 08-01-2021, 06:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 562
Posted By Gauke
Freeport

We are in Middleborough, MA leaving tomorrow for Old Orchard Beach, ME. Would like to stop at LL Bean in Freeport on our way. Can anyone tell me if is feasible to drive a 40’ Class A towing to the...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 06-19-2021, 02:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 677
Posted By Gauke
Just made reservations at Shore Hills and have...

Just made reservations at Shore Hills and have them for the Acadia area and really haven't had much trouble. Now to finish the trip but not today! My mouse arm is tired! Thanks for all of your...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 06-19-2021, 06:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 677
Posted By Gauke
Still very much in the planning stages but hope...

Still very much in the planning stages but hope to have most of it finalized by Monday. So far not having a problem with campground availability. Would love to avoid the crowds but sometimes you...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 06-18-2021, 10:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 677
Posted By Gauke
Are We Crazy?

We wanted to go up to the Northeast last year but unfortunately, they didn't want us so we are trying to schedule it for this year. We can't leave until July 25 and have to be back in NC by...
Forum: COVID-19 RVing Discussions 09-03-2020, 07:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,054
Posted By Gauke
As always you give very sound advice! In fact as...

As always you give very sound advice! In fact as you were probably typing your response I was looking at a trip to Colorado! That may be doable but I'll have to run it by my other half first. It...
Forum: COVID-19 RVing Discussions 09-03-2020, 05:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,054
Posted By Gauke
Hitch Itch

NC is on the list. In fact it was just removed for Pennsylvania travel in the last few days. My understanding is, and I will definitely verify this, that we must have a negative COVID test within...
Forum: COVID-19 RVing Discussions 09-01-2020, 03:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,054
Posted By Gauke
Hitch Itch!

Since football season is canceled at least for fans we would like to safely take a trip this fall. Leaving from eastern NC and would love to go to the Northeast. We are healthy and being cautious. ...
Forum: RV LIFE Trip Wizard - Trip Planner Topics 06-17-2020, 10:23 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 602
Posted By Gauke
What Am I Doing Wrong?

Duh - I hate it when I overlook something so simple! Thanks. My rings appeared!
Forum: RV LIFE Trip Wizard - Trip Planner Topics 06-17-2020, 09:24 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 602
Posted By Gauke
What Am I Doing Wrong?

I am trying to plan a trip and can't seem to get all three radii rings to appear. I have changed my settings both for the trip and for the default. I still get only one green ring no matter what my...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 04-19-2019, 04:29 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,885
Posted By Gauke
RV Parks for Yellowstone

Again, thank you so very much for your suggestions. We were able to secure a reservation for Yellowstone Grizzly. Now, we just have to hope that our RV that was wrecked December 28 will have been...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 03-13-2019, 05:15 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,885
Posted By Gauke
We'll be arriving the 13th. Let us know where...

We'll be arriving the 13th. Let us know where you are and perhaps we can meet up. We'll be at Grizzly.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 03-12-2019, 02:13 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,885
Posted By Gauke
Many thanks to everyone. We were able to get a...

Many thanks to everyone. We were able to get a site at Grizzly for four nights in August just when we wanted them! We generally travel with no reservations but decided that would not be wise for...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 03-10-2019, 12:16 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,885
Posted By Gauke
RV Parks for Yellowstone Visit

We will be visiting Yellowstone for 5 days in July and I'm trying to decide where to stay. West Yellowstone? Divide and stay at two entrances? We will be coming from Cody and then going on to see...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 12-04-2018, 05:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,045
Posted By Gauke
Campground around Jacksonville, Florida

Thank you! That would be so much fun but we are planning to arrive in the area on Saturday before the game on Monday to do a bit of sightseeing. BTW, I was pulling for your dawgs Saturday!:)
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 12-03-2018, 06:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,045
Posted By Gauke
Thanks. I’ll look into both of those.

Thanks. I’ll look into both of those.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 12-03-2018, 11:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,045
Posted By Gauke
Campground around Jacksonville, Florida

Help! We're headed to the Gator Bowl at the end of December and want to camp near the stadium at 1 TIAA Bank Drive. Does anyone know of a campground nearby? We are considering Amelia Island but...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 11-13-2018, 06:23 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,782
Posted By Gauke
January 2017

We did a similar trip last year leaving NC on January 4th. We stopped at Jean Petit State Park in Morrilton, Arkansas (loved it) and then on through NM to Holbrook, Arizona and visited the Petrified...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 12-18-2017, 05:22 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,559
Posted By Gauke
We're headed that way also. Still working on the...

We're headed that way also. Still working on the details!
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 09-22-2017, 05:07 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,978
Posted By Gauke
Again, thanks so much for the tips and for the...

Again, thanks so much for the tips and for the encouragement. We like to hike and visit historical places but not into big cities very much. Cold weather doesn't bother us and we get a little crazy...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 09-22-2017, 04:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,844
Posted By Gauke
Big Bend

We stayed at B.J.'s RV Park in Terlingua which is at the other end of the park, were there for five days. If interested in our adventures look at https://galewalton.wordpress.com/ and go to January...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 09-21-2017, 10:40 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,978
Posted By Gauke
Arizona and Utah in January - A Pipe Dream?

Thanks so much for the ideas. We'll probably have about 5 weeks, more or less excluding getting there from eastern NC and then back home.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 09-21-2017, 10:06 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,978
Posted By Gauke
Arizona and Southern Utah in January – a Pipe Dream?

I am in the process of planning a trip for January and looking at Southern Utah (Bryce Canyon and Zion), the Petrified Forest, Flagstaff, Sedona, Camp Verde, Williams, Page, Lake Havasu, Ajo,...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 04-22-2017, 11:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 758
Posted By Gauke
Thank you all so much for all of the comments. ...

Thank you all so much for all of the comments. We bit the bullet yesterday and bought a 2014 Jeep Cherokee Limited with Active Drive II. I had the printout for the repair for the "wobble" and that...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 04-20-2017, 08:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 758
Posted By Gauke
2014 Jeep Cherokee

Help! After a harrowing incident with our tow dolly and car we have decided we will flat tow from now on. We have found a 2014 Jeep Cherokee that we like but can't decide it it will flat tow. Some...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 03-29-2017, 06:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,132
Posted By Gauke
Thank You!

Thank you to everyone for your great tips. Unfortunately (or fortunately) we found out Monday that my husband has a blood clot in his leg so we will not be making any long trips for a while. The...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 03-07-2017, 08:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 657
Posted By Gauke
Reservations Needed?

We are “talking” about a trip to South Dakota leaving after Easter (April 17) and returning to North Carolina by May 10th or 11th. As I have said in earlier posts we have small windows when we can...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 02-27-2017, 07:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,132
Posted By Gauke
Need Some Advice about a South Dakota Trip

We are in the planning stages of a trip beginning the 17th of April heading toward South Dakota through Davenport, Iowa and returning home by May 11th. Due to commitments at home we only have small...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 12-24-2016, 05:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 663
Posted By Gauke
Thank you so much for your help. As all RVers...

Thank you so much for your help. As all RVers know plans are set in jello, easy to change and ours did change. We are still going to spend January touring Texas but will return home to NC for a...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 12-16-2016, 03:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 663
Posted By Gauke
Thanks. I'll look into that.

Thanks. I'll look into that.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 12-16-2016, 05:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 663
Posted By Gauke
Help with RV Storage in Texas for Three Weeks

We are going to be in Texas for the month of January, home (NC) for February and then Arizona for March. Instead of driving home after our Texas tour we are considering leaving the coach in either...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 05-23-2016, 04:35 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,783
Posted By Gauke
Thanks. I've got most of the trip already mapped...

Thanks. I've got most of the trip already mapped out and waiting on one campground to return my call about a reservation. I usually don't make reservations this early but thought I'd better for...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 05-23-2016, 06:49 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,783
Posted By Gauke
We so enjoyed our trip to Louisiana. Isn't...

We so enjoyed our trip to Louisiana. Isn't Natchez beautiful? Now planning a trip to Michigan for July. If you have any pointers please send them on!
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 02-17-2016, 09:06 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,783
Posted By Gauke
Oops - yes, Natchez, Mississippi although we did...

Oops - yes, Natchez, Mississippi although we did stay right across the river in Vidalia, LA. Between the RV and the car we put about 4000 miles on them!
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 02-17-2016, 08:02 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,783
Posted By Gauke
Well we are home from nearly a month touring...

Well we are home from nearly a month touring around Louisiana. While we were not able to see everything that you suggested we did see A LOT! Some of the highlights in no order were Jackson Square,...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 01-17-2016, 06:36 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,783
Posted By Gauke
I agree! We rode down Bourbon Street - Wow - and...

I agree! We rode down Bourbon Street - Wow - and have walked through and around the French Quarter and Jackson Square. Unfortunately for my waist line we had beignets not only once but twice, once...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 01-16-2016, 07:15 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,783
Posted By Gauke
Sounds like NC weather. If you don't like it...

Sounds like NC weather. If you don't like it wait a day or so - it'll change. Rain and thunder in New Orleans tonight. Low of 40. Beautiful days though.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 01-13-2016, 12:53 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,783
Posted By Gauke
Thanks everyone for your help. On the way to...

Thanks everyone for your help. On the way to Louisiana now! Woohoo!
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 12-27-2015, 01:27 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,783
Posted By Gauke
I continue to be amazed at the willingness of the...

I continue to be amazed at the willingness of the IRV2 members to help in answering the many questions that are posed each day. A simple thank you to all of you seems quite inadequate but "thank...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 12-17-2015, 06:28 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,783
Posted By Gauke
Ideas for a January Louisiana Trip

We are planning a January trip to Louisiana. I know - it's a big state but would love to have some ideas on places to visit, etc. I've been doing some research and would like to visit some of the...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 08-13-2015, 07:32 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 637
Posted By Gauke
Finger Lakes in September

We are tentatively planning a trip to the Finger Lakes in mid-September. Although we’ve always made reservations before leaving on a trip, I am considering not doing that this time and being a bit...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-14-2015, 07:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 777
Posted By Gauke
Fuse Location

Under the dashboard on the left on the driver's side. Not the easiest place to get to - or get out of!
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-14-2015, 07:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 777
Posted By Gauke
Great Newmar Service

I sent an e-mail to support at Newmar hoping for a return e-mail. Instead within 30 minutes I got a phone call and an answer to my question. It was a burned out fuse. Now I not only know where...
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