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Navigation, Routes & Roads
01-13-2024, 04:37 PM
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San Diego to Gulf Shores, AL - 6 Days
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BlueCastleRV
Thanks for all the suggestions everyone. I’ll let...
Thanks for all the suggestions everyone. I’ll let everyone know what we decide and report road conditions. Happy New Year!
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Navigation, Routes & Roads
01-09-2024, 04:27 PM
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San Diego to Gulf Shores, AL - 6 Days
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San Diego to Gulf Shores, AL - 6 Days
Hi All,
We’re planning a return trip from San Diego to gulf shores, AL in March. I know I can just go I8 to I10 the whole way but I’ve heard road conditions are pretty lousy. We have 6 days to go...
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Monaco Owner's Forum
04-27-2023, 11:22 AM
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EasyStarts on original 2004 diplomat ACs
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BlueCastleRV
I’m sure they are on borrowed time. Most of the...
I’m sure they are on borrowed time. Most of the new units have the technology built in. A repair shop told me the EasyStarts extend the life 5 years but I have a healthy dose of skepticism.
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Monaco Owner's Forum
04-27-2023, 10:52 AM
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EasyStarts on original 2004 diplomat ACs
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BlueCastleRV
EasyStarts on original 2004 diplomat ACs
Asking for advice,
Air conditioners are working well. Would the EasyStarts prolong the life of the ACs? Would it be a worthwhile investment? Just looking for advice. Thanks in advance.
Mike
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Navigation, Routes & Roads
03-30-2023, 07:31 AM
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San Diego to Hilton Head in 9 Days
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BlueCastleRV
Good morning IRV2, A quick update. We...
Good morning IRV2,
A quick update. We knocked out about 740 miles and currently in Las Cruces. Looks like a ~180 miles to I-20. Unfortunately there’s a high wind advisory with gusts of 70 mph...
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Navigation, Routes & Roads
03-27-2023, 11:46 PM
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San Diego to Hilton Head in 9 Days
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BlueCastleRV
Thanks for everyone’s input. Looks like there is...
Thanks for everyone’s input. Looks like there is a cross country storm stretching south to i20. I may take 10 to stay south of the rain. I’ll check back in as we progress and get closer to i20.
...
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Navigation, Routes & Roads
03-23-2023, 11:00 PM
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San Diego to Hilton Head in 9 Days
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BlueCastleRV
Thanks for the response . I think we’ll hit...
Thanks for the response . I think we’ll hit it hard early and find some sights east of the Mississippi.
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Navigation, Routes & Roads
03-23-2023, 05:58 PM
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San Diego to Hilton Head in 9 Days
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BlueCastleRV
San Diego to Hilton Head in 9 Days
Hello irv2,
I have 9 days to get to Hilton Head for a reservation. I’m generally going be on I10-I20 with a short stint on I75/I16 past Atlanta. Any recommendations for alt routes or scenic...
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Monaco Owner's Forum
01-16-2023, 07:24 PM
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2002 Monaco Diplomat
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BlueCastleRV
We’ve owned our 2004 Diplomat for a little over a...
We’ve owned our 2004 Diplomat for a little over a year. We put on about ~8K miles so far. We put on guardian plates, residential fridge and just ordered an air dog system. So far we’re very pleased....
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Navigation, Routes & Roads
06-07-2022, 04:40 PM
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Houston to Charlotte Route
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BlueCastleRV
Thanks Everyone! Great suggestions, we’ll be...
Thanks Everyone!
Great suggestions, we’ll be taking Natchez up to 40 through Tennessee. Looks beautiful. I’ll reply with road conditions when we arrive in Charlotte.
Thanks again,
Mike
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Navigation, Routes & Roads
06-06-2022, 11:40 PM
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Houston to Charlotte Route
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BlueCastleRV
Houston to Charlotte Route
Hello Fellow Travelers,
Any suggestions for a pleasant drive from Houston, TX to Charlotte, NC? We’re traveling in a Diplomat and towing an accord. I’m debating taking the gulf coast or up through...
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iRV2.com General Discussion
05-31-2022, 08:52 PM
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Flies, Gnats, Field Mice and more
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BlueCastleRV
Where I live field mice can have a field day in...
Where I live field mice can have a field day in your cars and coaches. Best success I’ve had is with using a rope light or other perimeter lights under the coach. It doesn’t hurt to have an outdoor...
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Navigation, Routes & Roads
05-15-2022, 09:06 PM
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San Diego to Livingston, TX to South Carolina
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BlueCastleRV
Just the tips I was looking for on the way to...
Just the tips I was looking for on the way to Livingston! Thank you very much!
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Navigation, Routes & Roads
05-15-2022, 08:44 PM
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San Diego to Livingston, TX to South Carolina
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BlueCastleRV
San Diego to Livingston, TX to South Carolina
Hi All,
Looking for route suggestions for this cross country trip. I have ~ 2 weeks to get to South Carolina and have to stop in Livingston, TX for 3 days and a DMV appointment. We’re sporting a...
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New Member Check-In
10-16-2021, 08:57 AM
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New Members from San Diego
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BlueCastleRV
New Members from San Diego
Hello Everyone,
We’re a new part time RV family (husband, wife, 2yo daughter) waiting to pick up a new to us 2004 Monaco Diplomat 38PST. Thanks for letting us join your community and looking...
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