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Forum: Canada Region 09-07-2009, 07:41 AM
Replies: 575
Views: 68,221
Posted By Novi
Hello John, bit lonely on this site this summer....

Hello John, bit lonely on this site this summer. I just got back from a week in Virginia, not a camping trip though. Havn't seen a post from Brad for quite a while? Is he away on a trip? ...
Forum: Canada Region 06-26-2009, 06:00 AM
Replies: 575
Views: 68,221
Posted By Novi
Hi Obi Wan glad you are enjoying the area. It...

Hi Obi Wan glad you are enjoying the area. It has been very hot and humid and sever thunder storms here. There is also a nice little winery just south of town as well, with free samples, LOL if...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-17-2009, 06:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,575
Posted By Novi
I had a front driver's side tire blow out at 55...

I had a front driver's side tire blow out at 55 mph on my class A a few years ago. The MH had steer safe on it. It shimmied and shook after the bow out but never left my lane or wandered at all....
Forum: Canada Region 05-23-2009, 03:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,065
Posted By Novi
Hi, it is 183 days per year out of Canada. In...

Hi, it is 183 days per year out of Canada. In Ontario we are allowed a further 30 days out of province, not out of Canada. So all total in Ontario we can travel out of Ontario up to 7 months...
Forum: Canada Region 05-02-2009, 11:49 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,065
Posted By Novi
Many we met in Canada use Wayfarer's insurance...

Many we met in Canada use Wayfarer's insurance and were very happy with it. We used Good Sam for ERS for 18 years and it worked as advertised in the USA or Canada. As for out of province...
Forum: Canada Region 05-01-2009, 09:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,065
Posted By Novi
Yes I met them at a Flying J truck stop one...

Yes I met them at a Flying J truck stop one evening in London Ontario with some other fulltimers. They are very knowledgeable and very well travelled.
Forum: Canada Region 05-01-2009, 07:26 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,065
Posted By Novi
Goods morning, there a lots of full time RVers...

Goods morning, there a lots of full time RVers in Canada but not near as many as you will find in the USA, which makes sense, there are fewer of us. We do have some issues depending on which...
Forum: Canada Region 03-11-2009, 11:28 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,441
Posted By Novi
I-10

Boy do I remember that highway. I know I was air-borne more than once. Didn't even try to maintain the posted speed limit. Never took that route again ever.
Forum: Canada Region 01-30-2009, 05:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,689
Posted By Novi
Morning Len: I'm having trouble answering your...

Morning Len: I'm having trouble answering your question because the question is so broad. Yes the transcanada highway runs coast to coast but it is not like a interstate highway. It is 4 lanes in...
Forum: Canada Region 01-28-2009, 12:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,906
Posted By Novi
We had Good Sam ERS for years fortunately only...

We had Good Sam ERS for years fortunately only used it 1 or 2 times but it worked has advertised. For out of Canada health insurance I got mine through my employer when I retired from the...
Forum: Canada Region 01-21-2009, 11:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,906
Posted By Novi
We used to leave London area around 6 AM and go...

We used to leave London area around 6 AM and go via Windsor to I-75. Arrived at campground in Berea around supper time, 5 PM. That includes gas stops, lunch, breaks, and we traveled at about...
Forum: Canada Region 01-18-2009, 05:02 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,441
Posted By Novi
Hi guys nice to see you made it down safely. We...

Hi guys nice to see you made it down safely. We stopped off in Biloxi on the way down, wow what a change since Katrina blew thru. Went thru Alabama on I-10 on the way to Florida. It is cool over...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-27-2008, 04:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,545
Posted By Novi
Hi RV Wizard. I happen to agree with you. Call...

Hi RV Wizard. I happen to agree with you. Call me an optomist. One has remember the media thrives on doom and gloom, it sells papers, or air time. I'm hearing semilar comments in the investment...
Forum: Canada Region 12-27-2008, 04:11 AM
Replies: 847
Views: 60,790
Posted By Novi
Morning Brad, yes we are planning on heading...

Morning Brad, yes we are planning on heading out on the 3rd if weather permits. Are you headed for the south west? Boy!! is it foggy here this morning.
Forum: Canada Region 12-26-2008, 03:51 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,441
Posted By Novi
42feet with 4 slides!! Man that's a lot of...

42feet with 4 slides!! Man that's a lot of motorhome, must be pure luxury on wheels. I remember you getting the new DP sounds like it has worked out just great for you, glad to hear it. We head...
Forum: Canada Region 12-26-2008, 10:35 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,441
Posted By Novi
Hi John, are you headed to the south west?

Hi John, are you headed to the south west?
Forum: Canada Region 12-24-2008, 11:50 AM
Replies: 862
Views: 74,137
Posted By Novi
Now, that's funny Brad. MERRY CHRISTMAS.

Now, that's funny Brad. MERRY CHRISTMAS.
Forum: Canada Region 12-22-2008, 10:27 AM
Replies: 847
Views: 60,790
Posted By Novi
I just checked diesel prices in Ohio at the...

I just checked diesel prices in Ohio at the Beaverdam flying J, they are $2.189/gal ( .58/L) so that will help with your trip. I have seen that the price of diesel is always well above gasoline,...
Forum: Canada Region 12-21-2008, 03:52 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,441
Posted By Novi
I sure know what you mean. Fortunately only a...

I sure know what you mean. Fortunately only a couple of times did I have to disconnect the car from the MH to get myself out of a tight spot. Even the best planning goes amuck once in a while. I...
Forum: Canada Region 12-20-2008, 02:08 PM
Replies: 847
Views: 60,790
Posted By Novi
We've been down to .673/L in town here at the...

We've been down to .673/L in town here at the Shell station and looks like it might go lower given the oil price yesterday.
Forum: Canada Region 12-20-2008, 02:04 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,441
Posted By Novi
If you have another option other than the...

If you have another option other than the Windsor border crossing I would take it. I've crossed there many times in the MH pulling a towed and I would not want to be going over the border at...
Forum: Canada Region 12-11-2008, 07:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,492
Posted By Novi
I won't be far behind you John, my sentiments...

I won't be far behind you John, my sentiments exactly!
Forum: Canada Region 12-10-2008, 04:03 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,492
Posted By Novi
Everything needs to be put in perspective. In...

Everything needs to be put in perspective. In the winter 2002 many still went out to Arizona and the loonie was at .61 for a US dollar and it is a long trip. Today we go to Florida, ( 1/2 the...
Forum: Canada Region 12-10-2008, 03:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,906
Posted By Novi
I know some of us make our first stop at Brea ...

I know some of us make our first stop at Brea Kentucky, south of Lexington. There is a decent little CG there for about $10-15 a night. We often stayed at the Flying J at Walton Kentucky also.
Forum: Canada Region 12-09-2008, 06:55 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,441
Posted By Novi
Isn't that the truth, and like you said they are...

Isn't that the truth, and like you said they are usually RED.
Forum: Canada Region 12-08-2008, 03:48 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,441
Posted By Novi
Having just come back to Canada via the Windsor...

Having just come back to Canada via the Windsor bridge yesterday I would not want to be driving an RV. Two of the turns are very tight, almost 90 degree turns and very narrow 2 lanes at that. ...
Forum: Canada Region 12-04-2008, 03:37 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,441
Posted By Novi
We went across in Nov. wasn't much of a problem...

We went across in Nov. wasn't much of a problem in a car. I-75 is/was closed in both directions we detoured thru Mexican town. In an RV I would consider Sarnia/Port Huron. However, having...
Forum: Canada Region 11-26-2008, 08:09 AM
Replies: 847
Views: 60,790
Posted By Novi
I just checked the flying J in Ohio, gas is ...

I just checked the flying J in Ohio, gas is $0.39/L ($1.479/USgal).
Forum: Canada Region 11-11-2008, 04:18 PM
Replies: 847
Views: 60,790
Posted By Novi
the price of diesel fuel is terrible. At Walton...

the price of diesel fuel is terrible. At Walton Kentucky gas was 1.85/gal and diesel is 2.72/gal. It is consistenly quite a bit higher everywhere. Sometimes it was over 3.00/gal still.
Forum: Canada Region 11-08-2008, 03:18 PM
Replies: 847
Views: 60,790
Posted By Novi
I filled the car up on the way to Florida today ...

I filled the car up on the way to Florida today for $1.80/gal. in Ohio then down the road in Kentucky saw one for $1.60/gal. Compared to $3.00/gal I paid in the spring they are practically ...
Forum: Canada Region 11-06-2008, 07:59 AM
Replies: 847
Views: 60,790
Posted By Novi
Just filled up it is .853/L in town here

Just filled up it is .853/L in town here
Forum: Canada Region 10-30-2008, 07:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,046
Posted By Novi
I went through the construction and detours in...

I went through the construction and detours in Detroit in the dark last time and wasn't sure I wanted to do that again. Sarnia is a bit longer route but a lot less problematic if I take a wrong turn...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 10-27-2008, 04:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,527
Posted By Novi
https://irv2.infopop.cc/images/thumb.gif I agree...

https://irv2.infopop.cc/images/thumb.gif I agree with Suncruiser. We have used that stop on that trip also. Depends on the weather where you can dewinterize but certainly no problems by the...
Forum: Canada Region 10-27-2008, 04:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,046
Posted By Novi
Has anyone been over the bridge to Detroit from...

Has anyone been over the bridge to Detroit from Ontario recently? I was just wondering how the construction was going, are the detours still bad?? Is it worth avoiding? I was considering going...
Forum: Canada Region 10-27-2008, 04:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,046
Posted By Novi
Has anyone been over the bridge to Detroit from...

Has anyone been over the bridge to Detroit from Ontario recently? I was just wondering how the construction was going, are the detours still bad?? Is it worth avoiding? I was considering going...
Forum: Canada Region 10-27-2008, 04:21 PM
Replies: 847
Views: 60,790
Posted By Novi
gas today in town is .959/L

gas today in town is .959/L
Forum: Canada Region 08-01-2008, 12:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,027
Posted By Novi
https://irv2.infopop.cc/images/scared.gif ...

https://irv2.infopop.cc/images/scared.gif Assuming I am remembering the right road??? from about 11 years ago I took # 9 across country and came out at Calis. I had a 32 foot MH what a...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 07-30-2008, 03:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 965
Posted By Novi
Hi Bob, you might try posting this in the ...

Hi Bob, you might try posting this in the Canadian region forum further down it should get some good results. We have several members who live in that area and others who are knowledgable about...
Forum: Gulf Stream Owner's Forum 07-26-2008, 04:46 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,914
Posted By Novi
https://irv2.infopop.cc/groupee_common/emoticons/ic...

https://irv2.infopop.cc/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif Okay, here's my experience with Gulf Stream. I guess I too got one of the better rigs. I've had the sunsport for 8 years I...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 07-26-2008, 04:26 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,431
Posted By Novi
https://irv2.infopop.cc/groupee_common/emoticons/ic...

https://irv2.infopop.cc/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_confused.gif Hello Barrie. I too had a GS Sunsport 1998 on a F-53 chassis. I too had the same thing happen while I was headed home one...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 07-22-2008, 11:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 13,484
Posted By Novi
An interesting idea but I have never heard of...

An interesting idea but I have never heard of it being available either.
Forum: Canada Region 07-18-2008, 03:35 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,227
Posted By Novi
Hi Brad, we sold our motorhome last month. The...

Hi Brad, we sold our motorhome last month. The decision was not related to fuel costs although that has really gone up the last couple of years. It will come down again and maybe sooner than later...
Forum: Canada Region 06-22-2008, 04:14 AM
Replies: 847
Views: 60,790
Posted By Novi
I agree with what the Saudi's say about oil and...

I agree with what the Saudi's say about oil and gas prices. Blame it on the speculators. Same thing happens in the realestate market. One recent article in the Toronto news states the world may...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 06-22-2008, 04:08 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,116
Posted By Novi
I read a recent article on getting the best mpg...

I read a recent article on getting the best mpg out of a vehicle, now called "hypermiling". They said that keeping your air pressure at what the manufacture states is the best way to go. Their...
Forum: Canada Region 04-17-2008, 04:15 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,778
Posted By Novi
the snow in your yard should be gone by now Brad ...

the snow in your yard should be gone by now Brad with the temps. we have now.
Forum: Canada Region 04-08-2008, 04:06 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,778
Posted By Novi
arrived home Sunday eve, Monday the temps. were...

arrived home Sunday eve, Monday the temps. were 18C and sunny what a great way to arrive back in Ontario. https://irv2.infopop.cc/images/nature-smiley-008.gif
Forum: Canada Region 03-31-2008, 03:12 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,778
Posted By Novi
https://irv2.infopop.cc/groupee_common/emoticons/ic...

https://irv2.infopop.cc/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gifWe are headed back this weekend, and we are ready to be back home.
Forum: Canada Region 03-27-2008, 05:53 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,778
Posted By Novi
I'm hearing that it isn't quite warm enough yet...

I'm hearing that it isn't quite warm enough yet for me to come home. So I guess I'll down here a while yet.
Forum: Canada Region 02-25-2008, 04:20 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,778
Posted By Novi
although it is the dry season here in Florida we...

although it is the dry season here in Florida we have seen more rain this year than in the last 4 years. It is still quite dry though and water level are still low. 86F here today.
Forum: Canada Region 02-16-2008, 07:48 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,778
Posted By Novi
We had our turn with severe storms and tornados...

We had our turn with severe storms and tornados last week. To day is bright sunny and warm high around 80F+.
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