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Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 03-10-2024, 06:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 694
Posted By Wench
Starlink Flag Pole Buddy Gen 3

Anyone using the Flag Pole Buddy Gen 3 to raise the dishy? Looking for recommendations please.

https://flagpolebuddy.com/products/ols/products/starlink-mt-kit-gen-iii

Found this yesterday...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 02-27-2024, 02:21 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,660
Posted By Wench
Summer mosquitoes are miserable. Really. I...

Summer mosquitoes are miserable. Really. I would never stay anywhere in the Glades in the summer. Donor level as they say…Signed a Floridian.
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 11-29-2023, 05:13 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 9,552
Posted By Wench
Can you use it on the road and at home?

We travel for the summer for about 5 months all over the country and struggle with Dish. At home we pay through the nose with cable. My question is can we use starlink with both situations?
...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-18-2023, 05:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 793
Posted By Wench
Thanks for all the replies! I have done some...

Thanks for all the replies! I have done some searching and apparently mold is a thing with boats, rv, etc that have mattresses that sit onplatforms.
...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-17-2023, 05:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 793
Posted By Wench
Replacing the mattress questions/recommendations??

Shopping for a new mattress for our 2017 Thor Aria. King regular 80" x 72" stock came with it (Denver Mattress RV collection)...el cheapo. Put a memory foam topper on it and it worked fine. But now...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-21-2023, 05:48 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,317
Posted By Wench
Currently in the UP of Michigan! With a light...

Currently in the UP of Michigan! With a light jacket on that smells like a good campfire. We will wander on home about mid October which is a tad early. Hopefully hurricanes will be done and the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-20-2023, 07:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 506
Posted By Wench
Also add alignment for another $300.

Also add alignment for another $300.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-20-2023, 05:51 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 506
Posted By Wench
New Tires! Exciting!

In the name of safety, we pulled the trigger on our almost 7 year old tires. Went thru FMCA for the discount pricing, they very helpful and the process was pretty easy. Of course it never goes...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-16-2023, 05:22 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,499
Posted By Wench
What's the saying......You can only go down the...

What's the saying......You can only go down the mountain too fast once.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 05-15-2023, 12:54 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,153
Posted By Wench
Go Floridians!

You would not belive the number of private parks that cost big bucks that are springing up here in Tampa Bay. Massive, well planned out, full hook up, tons of amenities, and big. But the cost to...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 05-15-2023, 06:27 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,153
Posted By Wench
This will shake up the RV world……

https://www.floridarambler.com/florida-outdoors-resources/florida-residents-state-parks-camping/


If true…….Absolutely cutthroat trying to get into a FL state park in the wintertime ……now only...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-12-2023, 05:25 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 10,290
Posted By Wench
Laisses les bons temps rouler!

Laisses les bons temps rouler!
Forum: Alaska, Canada, Mexico and Beyond 04-14-2023, 12:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 875
Posted By Wench
So it sounds like a real long shot for the Canadian Rockies it seems??

Hi All, From what I have read of other posts, it seems like a real long shot to get a spot in the Canadian Rockies National Parks. In a queue of 50,000 is not realistic on the mornings they release...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 03-24-2023, 01:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,471
Posted By Wench
E bike covers on Jeep toad that don't block tail lights

New owners of two E-bikes that we will put on the back of the Jeep that is towed behind the motorhome. Looking for suggestions that will cover/protect the $4 K investments while traveling thousands...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-24-2023, 01:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 508
Posted By Wench
Lost a reservation at a favorite campground with...

Lost a reservation at a favorite campground with a cc just like that....grrrrrr!
Forum: Alaska, Canada, Mexico and Beyond 03-08-2023, 03:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,013
Posted By Wench
Thanks Arch! I’m a reservation person for sure!...

Thanks Arch! I’m a reservation person for sure! And we do have passports and vet certificates. We do steep (slowly��) but what kind of grades are you speaking of? Is the Icefields Parkway 93 one...
Forum: Alaska, Canada, Mexico and Beyond 03-07-2023, 03:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,013
Posted By Wench
One month in Canadian Rockies!

Looking for insights into a bucket list trip to the Canadian Rockies. Hope to spend a month in the summer there and are in the planning stages now. We are a Class A 35' towing a Jeep with kayaks,...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 01-29-2023, 05:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 389
Posted By Wench
West Virginia, mountains, trout, and the woods.

Hi everyone, considering spending 6 weeks or so in this beautiful state next summer. I keep hearing about the trout fishing and would like to know a lot more about that! We are Class A 35 foot...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 01-22-2023, 06:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 585
Posted By Wench
5er under 35' king bed, w/d, two AC, residential frig recommendations

Looking for a smaller under 35' fifth wheel model with all of the above. Currently have a 35' DP and looking for the same perks before trading off. My wish list: Two AC units, residential frig,...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 07-28-2022, 05:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 635
Posted By Wench
Thanks! I appreciate your help….

Thanks! I appreciate your help….
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 07-24-2022, 04:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 635
Posted By Wench
35’ or under w/ washer/dryer

Hi folks, looking for recommendations for a TT under or at 35’ with a washer dryer. Would love a fireplace and bigger frig. No bunkhouse needed. Anyone out there know anything? Thanks!
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 06-22-2022, 05:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 493
Posted By Wench
A top Thor sin

Never stand on your steps until they are fully extended.
Never turn the engine key on when someone is on the steps.
Never service your coach without going over the above two statements with your...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 05-09-2022, 06:47 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,572
Posted By Wench
Cool A good sense of humor, a great amount of...

A good sense of humor, a great amount of patience, the ability to think outside the box for a solution, the ability to communicate with your husband when the **** hits the fan in a calm, cool,...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-10-2022, 05:45 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 13,912
Posted By Wench
We seem to find ourselves in parts of the country...

We seem to find ourselves in parts of the country without any cell service (Verizon) whatsoever. Notta, zip, zero. Hence our 1090 and paper maps lead the way.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-08-2022, 12:31 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 13,912
Posted By Wench
Garmin 1090. Big, beautiful, and what we need. ...

Garmin 1090. Big, beautiful, and what we need. I like it more and more every time we use it. Had a Rand which was horrific! Never again for the Rand....
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 03-30-2022, 05:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 624
Posted By Wench
Hopefully that is the least of your problems with...

Hopefully that is the least of your problems with the Aria.....
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 03-18-2022, 08:07 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,916
Posted By Wench
Right up there on the "wierd roadside...

Right up there on the "wierd roadside attractions". Love that kind of stuff! Thank you Sailor Sam!
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 03-18-2022, 06:36 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,916
Posted By Wench
Really appreciate all the great reply! Thank you...

Really appreciate all the great reply! Thank you very much for your input and insight to what looks like a fabulous area to explore!
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-18-2022, 05:28 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 7,175
Posted By Wench
School's out means you are not going to get a...

School's out means you are not going to get a spot in a good area more than likely. America camps in the summer (just not in Florida).

Dump station spots are popular among just wing it folks.
...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-18-2022, 04:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 544
Posted By Wench
Beautiful Journal to record our trip details

Hi everyone, Just wanted to share a unique item that I use to record all our travels on the road. No Boundaries Handmade Journals owner Deneen Shank out of Seattle makes the most beautiful hide...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 03-13-2022, 06:40 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,916
Posted By Wench
Summer 2023 Wisconsin and the UP.

Asking for your favorite, don't wanna miss, small town America, bucket list RVing location recommendations for Wisconsin's top end and the UP of Michigan. We are a class A 35' DP towing a jeep. ...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-09-2022, 05:10 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 7,945
Posted By Wench
The price of diesel......

Will the rising cost of fuel stop you from summer travel? How much can it go to and how long will it last? The million dollar question....Your thoughts?

We have summer plans in New England...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 02-26-2022, 05:13 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 14,523
Posted By Wench
Living and traveling in FL when it's hot is HOT....

Living and traveling in FL when it's hot is HOT. We use the curtain method and the dash AC. But a really cool thing we use for our pets is the NOGGLE. Google that! It's a 10' duct hose that...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-17-2021, 05:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 573
Posted By Wench
Wow! Hanging by the safety chains

F350 over the rail and hanging on by the safety chains attached to the travel trailer.....the couple and two dogs were all rescued. I’d like to know what brand of change they were!
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-05-2021, 02:16 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 20,846
Posted By Wench
Yes, Love everyone but lock it up

My bike was stolen about 6 feet from the front of the coach...I was so angry! The office at our Biloxi campground was not really surprised BUT a simple heads up and I would have locked it up. ...
Forum: Just Conversation 12-18-2020, 05:08 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 7,896
Posted By Wench
Floss Wear Sunscreen Fish like you are dying

Floss
Wear Sunscreen
Fish like you are dying
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 12-14-2020, 08:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 679
Posted By Wench
Vermont Summer 2022 recommendations

Looking for recommendations in Vermont....always had that warm fuzzy feeling about covered bridges and beautiful countyside views so thats where we are going! We like smaller places with electricity...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 10-17-2020, 08:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 763
Posted By Wench
Thanks everyone for your replies. Any specific...

Thanks everyone for your replies. Any specific Garmin models.... I need a big screen please!
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 10-17-2020, 08:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 763
Posted By Wench
Our Rand uses Wi-Fi for updates and trip planning...

Our Rand uses Wi-Fi for updates and trip planning routes.
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 10-16-2020, 09:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 763
Posted By Wench
Done with Rand

Our less than two-year-old Rand McNally RV tablet 70 has “electromagnetic interference”. There is no fix other than to have Wi-Fi and go into settings blah blah blah. It’s very exciting on the road...
Forum: Just Conversation 06-13-2020, 06:17 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 9,509
Posted By Wench
America is a wonderland....waiting to be seen. ...

America is a wonderland....waiting to be seen. Give me a small town, a local diner, hardware store, fly shop, farmers market, and a state park to call home for a short time. That is what it's all...
Forum: Full-Timers 06-07-2020, 04:13 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 13,392
Posted By Wench
Not a full timer but a washer dryer lover! We...

Not a full timer but a washer dryer lover! We bring far less clothes. We play hard and get dirty so being able to wash often is good. Storing two weeks of salty smelly dirty wet clothes is not a...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-25-2020, 06:01 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 19,518
Posted By Wench
Two AC units are a must! And carry a spare...

Two AC units are a must! And carry a spare capacitor....and be ready to get a replacement on Amazon which is by far WAYYYY faster than the warrenty crap game you have to go thru to get one replaced. ...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 04-16-2020, 04:32 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 14,808
Posted By Wench
Thinking the RV world has come to a screeching...

Thinking the RV world has come to a screeching halt for the time being. Things are changing and will not be the same for a long time. I just got my cancellation notice from Recreation.gov for a...
Forum: Just Conversation 04-10-2020, 05:16 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 16,915
Posted By Wench
Twisted....

"House of Cards" and then go to Gaffney for a Freightliner service. While there a young couple pulls up, she leans over, and he takes a backside pic. Funny as heck!:laugh:
Forum: COVID-19 RVing Discussions 04-01-2020, 05:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,137
Posted By Wench
The RVing world has come to a screeching halt...

Like it or not, things are not going to be the same for a while. We are scheduled to leave at the end of May for the entire summer. The Wild West! I have spent countless hours making reservations...
Forum: COVID-19 RVing Discussions 03-29-2020, 05:12 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,490
Posted By Wench
Loan your RV to Health care workers so their family stays safe

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/03/28/coronavirus-rv-donations-doctors-nurses/2932617001/


What an excellent idea and a great way to ease the mind of an already stressed Health...
Forum: COVID-19 RVing Discussions 03-17-2020, 03:09 PM
Replies: 501
Views: 48,017
Posted By Wench
Well If you were planning to come to a Florida...

Well If you were planning to come to a Florida state park they are all closing in definitely. We are at Wekiwa Springs State Park and got the notice today.
Forum: COVID-19 RVing Discussions 03-17-2020, 02:53 PM
Replies: 293
Views: 51,790
Posted By Wench
https://www.rootlessliving.com/coronavirus-park-cl...

https://www.rootlessliving.com/coronavirus-park-closures/


Found this just now. We were informed via a phone call that this state park is closing on Friday until further notice. Good luck to...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 03-10-2020, 05:51 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 25,739
Posted By Wench
My personal RM fav is turn left on "Appalachian...

My personal RM fav is turn left on "Appalachian Trail". Yep, the 2000 mile hiking one.....
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