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Forum: Just Conversation 04-21-2024, 10:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 441
Posted By Souljourner
I would like HIS granddaughter’s phone number...

I would like HIS granddaughter’s phone number right now! :cool:
Forum: New Rig Show-Off! 04-13-2024, 04:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 472
Posted By Souljourner
Aw..:. C’mon…. Give it a nicer name. It’s doing...

Aw..:. C’mon…. Give it a nicer name. It’s doing the best that it can. :nonono: ;)
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 04-13-2024, 08:40 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,791
Posted By Souljourner
One of my goals is to purchase an Airstream. This...

One of my goals is to purchase an Airstream. This is the first I’m hearing about “suicide doors.” I just looked at classifieds for 22’ to 27’ Airstreams - and all the doors are hinged to open on the...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 04-12-2024, 09:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 494
Posted By Souljourner
I am an active user of HH, but have never used it...

I am an active user of HH, but have never used it to plan my route. When planning a long trip with HH stops I use RV Trip Wizard and the distance rings to see where my next stop will be. I then use...
Forum: RV'ing with Pets 04-10-2024, 08:50 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,203
Posted By Souljourner
Just curious - what did you do to create a...

Just curious - what did you do to create a dedicated bathroom space for your cats?

Also - how does your vented litter box work? Do you have a link?
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 04-09-2024, 11:58 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 581
Posted By Souljourner
I’m camping right now in heavy rain and it’s been...

I’m camping right now in heavy rain and it’s been raining torrentially for about 12 hours. Dry as a bone!

What I originally thought would be a trip killer turned out to be a mild inconvenience....
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 04-08-2024, 01:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 581
Posted By Souljourner
I think I found the leak - and fixed the leak....

I think I found the leak - and fixed the leak. Your suggestions gave me a starting place. Opened up the fan and found some dampness, but not enough to cause the amount of drip I found on my bathroom...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 04-07-2024, 05:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 581
Posted By Souljourner
What is the preferred caulk to use?

What is the preferred caulk to use?
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 04-06-2024, 10:11 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 581
Posted By Souljourner
Thanks all for the suggestions. After thinking...

Thanks all for the suggestions. After thinking about it I decided the water hose test would be more mess than productive.

I’m resigned to doing a thorough resealing, something probably called for...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 04-05-2024, 11:27 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 581
Posted By Souljourner
That’s a great idea! I’m parking at a relative’s...

That’s a great idea! I’m parking at a relative’s house tonight and will try using a hose to see if I can figure out where the water is coming from.

I’ll have time tomorrow morning to do a repair...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 04-05-2024, 10:13 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 581
Posted By Souljourner
Good thought! I do have a fan but the track of...

Good thought! I do have a fan but the track of water seems to be away from that opening. Concentrated where the ceiling meets the wall.
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 04-05-2024, 09:28 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 581
Posted By Souljourner
On a road trip and have a leak!

I’ve just started an 8 day road trip back home and discovered I had a roof leak while my TT was in storage for 6 weeks. When I picked up my TT I noticed lines of dirty water traveling down the inside...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 03-31-2024, 09:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 216
Posted By Souljourner
Thank you so much! So glad you were inspired to...

Thank you so much! So glad you were inspired to do the trip yourself. :thumb: Last year I was going to take a shorter trip using your directions, with plans to enter the Skyline Drive further north. ...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 03-30-2024, 06:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 216
Posted By Souljourner
Savannah to Smoky Mt NP to Shenandoah NP

I'm towing a 22' TT and I'm starting my trip about an hour south of Savannah close to 95. Both Google maps and RV Trip Wizard are sending me 95 to 26 to Asheville. From Asheville I'm going to...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 03-29-2024, 11:59 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,064
Posted By Souljourner
Interesting discussion. I currently have a 22'...

Interesting discussion. I currently have a 22' single axle TT. I love my TT and it fits my camping style, but after purchasing it, I began to think that a double axle would have been a safer choice...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 03-23-2024, 05:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 572
Posted By Souljourner
Looking at that route, I'd be about as well off...

Looking at that route, I'd be about as well off to take I84 out of Scranton and just dodge the craters in Hartford. I retired from the insurance industry and spent a lot of time in Hartford - the...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 03-22-2024, 09:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 572
Posted By Souljourner
Unless you wanted a really scenic route through...

Unless you wanted a really scenic route through New England I would also spring for the tolls and take I-90 from Albany to Boston. I find it an easy route to travel. Just make sure to time it so that...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 03-13-2024, 08:54 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,983
Posted By Souljourner
I normally take my time when traveling but this...

I normally take my time when traveling but this year I needed to cover ground quickly. I wasn’t sure how long I could comfortably travel each day so I didn’t want to make pre-arranged stops. Not sure...
Forum: RV LIFE Trip Wizard - Trip Planner Topics 03-11-2024, 12:48 PM
Replies: 298
Views: 23,661
Posted By Souljourner
That’s fabulous news! I completely understand the...

That’s fabulous news! I completely understand the proprietary nature of their database. If locations were publicly available anyone could pull in and claim to be a HH member as few locations have...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 03-11-2024, 11:47 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 4,586
Posted By Souljourner
Yup! I agree. Well said. And it’s...

Yup! I agree. Well said.

And it’s astounding how much things weigh. I consider myself somewhat of a minimalist. No appliances or fancy gadgets. I think about everything I put in, including the...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-08-2024, 06:00 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 5,263
Posted By Souljourner
Good for you for knowing what you want. I’ve...

Good for you for knowing what you want. I’ve really enjoyed this thread so thank you for starting it.

Every time I go camping I play the game of walking around the campground and asking myself...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-05-2024, 01:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 675
Posted By Souljourner
I am a snowbird to the southern Georgia coast,...

I am a snowbird to the southern Georgia coast, stay in a condo but bring my RV with me. When looking for storage I first looked at storage facilities, which I thought was the logical choice. But...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-04-2024, 06:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 675
Posted By Souljourner
I don’t think you’re going to find a one stop...

I don’t think you’re going to find a one stop shopping resource, but you will be able to get some suggestions here.

Where in the south are you looking to store?
Forum: RV'ing Humor & Crazy but True Stories 02-27-2024, 08:51 PM
Replies: 897
Views: 67,519
Posted By Souljourner
I guess that's a way better option than doing the...

I guess that's a way better option than doing the same thing by licking your fingers....... :eek:
Forum: Solo RV'ers 02-27-2024, 08:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,719
Posted By Souljourner
Although I WILL start keeping my car fob near my...

Although I WILL start keeping my car fob near my bed at night, I can't help but think of another recent thread about installing air horns, and the response from a poster who said that when they had a...
Forum: Solo RV'ers 02-27-2024, 06:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,719
Posted By Souljourner
Lot docking aside, that's a GREAT idea to keep my...

Lot docking aside, that's a GREAT idea to keep my car remote with panic button near me wherever I may be camping. I usually hang it on a hook by my door. Change in plans! :-)
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 02-27-2024, 06:27 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 4,586
Posted By Souljourner
I commend you on your research and knowledge -...

I commend you on your research and knowledge - far more than most newbies!

When I purchased my first tow vehicle and TT, I thought I could trust salespeople to know what I needed, I asked lots of...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-24-2024, 10:52 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,511
Posted By Souljourner
Is there a particular class of RV that these...

Is there a particular class of RV that these tours are best suited for, or are all RV’s welcomed?

For those of us a bit less socially inclined, would it be considered rude or inappropriate to...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-23-2024, 06:59 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 5,838
Posted By Souljourner
Although I don’t have much advice to offer I can...

Although I don’t have much advice to offer I can offer my admiration and respect. I have been reading both your threads and I’m aware of the harsh responses you have received. But I have also been...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-22-2024, 09:08 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,841
Posted By Souljourner
This is a good reminder to leave someone alone...

This is a good reminder to leave someone alone when setting up or tearing down.

During my first solo trip setting up, a work camper approached me just as I had begun setting up because they were...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-20-2024, 08:09 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,515
Posted By Souljourner
You’ve taken a bunch of us on the ride with you....

You’ve taken a bunch of us on the ride with you. Glad you made it home OK. I’m sure curious minds would like to know how this saga ends up - after you’ve had a good night’s sleep and a hot shower!...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 02-17-2024, 09:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,224
Posted By Souljourner
Adirondack Mountains.

Adirondack Mountains.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-17-2024, 09:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,511
Posted By Souljourner
Just curious - for those who have taken trips...

Just curious - for those who have taken trips like this, what has been the average age of those traveling?
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 02-14-2024, 08:00 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 19,523
Posted By Souljourner
You made a really good point in your post. I've...

You made a really good point in your post. I've also learned the hard way when staying in non-campgrounds (Harvest Hosts and Hipcamp) that many hosts who mean well don't understand the needs of...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-11-2024, 06:01 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,515
Posted By Souljourner
Congratulations on your purchase! You...

Congratulations on your purchase!

You mention that you’ll be picking it up late afternoon and then would like to drive it 3 or 4 hours. That pickup time will put you right into rush hour traffic...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 02-09-2024, 05:49 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,110
Posted By Souljourner
I camp in cold weather and initially had a...

I camp in cold weather and initially had a similar problem. Now - no matter how cold - I leave all my windows in my 22’ TT cracked about half an inch, I leave my exhaust fan vent in the bathroom...
Forum: RV'ing Humor & Crazy but True Stories 02-08-2024, 08:15 PM
Replies: 897
Views: 67,519
Posted By Souljourner
Thank you for being an equal opportunity...

Thank you for being an equal opportunity humorist. :thumb:
Forum: Boondocking 02-08-2024, 01:17 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,043
Posted By Souljourner
"While I have eaten at a Cracker Barrel twice,...

"While I have eaten at a Cracker Barrel twice, just to see what the fuss was about. Decent chain restaurant food, but not anything spectacular."

Although not gourmet food, my husband and I had...
Forum: Boondocking 02-08-2024, 07:03 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,043
Posted By Souljourner
I just discovered CB during a recent 1400 mile...

I just discovered CB during a recent 1400 mile trip down the east coast when I needed to make quick progress and it wasn’t worth going to a campground for the limited time I had. I thought CB was a...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-06-2024, 06:15 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,047
Posted By Souljourner
Definitely do that! It’s easy and inexpensive and...

Definitely do that! It’s easy and inexpensive and the app takes away any need to engage with staff. It will provide you with very valuable information.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 02-06-2024, 06:13 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 982
Posted By Souljourner
That would work, too, although Croton will be...

That would work, too, although Croton will be closer to NYC. You can see I’m a fan of the trains - both Amtrak and Metro North - and not a fan of overnighting close to NYC. Trains are very dependable...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-05-2024, 09:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,047
Posted By Souljourner
The app is great and you’ll get your results...

The app is great and you’ll get your results instantly. Just make sure you wait until you’re on the scales before you open it up or you’ll be paying for the truck in front of you!

Ask me how I...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 02-05-2024, 09:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 982
Posted By Souljourner
I’m not familiar with either the Croton or the...

I’m not familiar with either the Croton or the Liberty parks but I’m a New Yorker and familiar with both areas. Personally, I would choose Croton and the train ride into Grand Central Station versus...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-02-2024, 03:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 895
Posted By Souljourner
Big YES for LevelMate. It’s my number 1 favorite...

Big YES for LevelMate. It’s my number 1 favorite RV purchase. I can pull into a campsite, and be level and set up enjoying an adult beverage under my awning in about 15 minutes - solo!

I instantly...
Forum: RV'ing Humor & Crazy but True Stories 02-01-2024, 08:46 AM
Replies: 897
Views: 67,519
Posted By Souljourner
Waldo!

Waldo!
Forum: Full-Timers 01-28-2024, 09:42 AM
Replies: 133
Views: 14,087
Posted By Souljourner
I guess I really am RV obsessed, because I really...

I guess I really am RV obsessed, because I really did think about this thread while in the ER! :D

I’m now stable and hoping to continue with my winter plans next week. Although I was treated well...
Forum: Full-Timers 01-27-2024, 10:14 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 14,087
Posted By Souljourner
I’m currently snow birding in the south for three...

I’m currently snow birding in the south for three months and had an emergency medical situation land me in the ER. I found it very disorienting to be in a strange hospital, in an unfamiliar state,...
Forum: RV'ing Humor & Crazy but True Stories 01-26-2024, 05:00 PM
Replies: 897
Views: 67,519
Posted By Souljourner
:thumb: (That's the best I can do!)

:thumb:

(That's the best I can do!)
Forum: Full-Timers 01-25-2024, 07:23 AM
Replies: 133
Views: 14,087
Posted By Souljourner
Thank you, TK, for starting this thread. As...

Thank you, TK, for starting this thread. As someone who loves my time on the road, but also loves my S&B home, you’ve respectfully asked the questions I’ve thought about.

Thank you, also, to...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 01-21-2024, 01:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 793
Posted By Souljourner
Google has an image search feature. You can...

Google has an image search feature. You can upload your photos and it will search for similar images.
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