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Francine P
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
06-25-2010, 12:07 PM
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Bigfoot 17CB Amps?
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Francine P
Hi, I am putting power on a lot we bought and...
Hi, I am putting power on a lot we bought and plan to take our Bigfoot to vacation there, anyone know how many amps? 30 amps or 50? Can we put in 50?
thanks, Francine
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
06-21-2009, 05:25 PM
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Bigfoot B17CB issues...help!!!
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3,563
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Francine P
We had a similar problem with our previous '96...
We had a similar problem with our previous '96 Bigfoot, we put in a new circuit board, then all was fine. Someone gave us a tip about that when our fridge stopped while camping in Big Bear.
Francine
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
06-14-2009, 01:33 AM
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carrying bikes
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Francine P
So has anyone used one of these bike racks with...
So has anyone used one of these bike racks with an equalizer hitch? If so, which rack?
Francine
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
06-11-2009, 12:15 AM
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LED's - how many to use???
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Francine P
When I contacted superbright they led me to this...
When I contacted superbright they led me to this bulb by my giving them the number of the current incandescant bulb I was currently using in my Bigfoot. I am currently using: 1156-PCB-xWHP9 White LED...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
05-27-2009, 11:34 PM
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2004 17CB Bigfoot
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Francine P
I have a "new to me" 2004 Bigfoot and have looked...
I have a "new to me" 2004 Bigfoot and have looked through the manual to describe which lever to pull for grey water and which for black. They talk about it, but don't offer a diagram. In my previous...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
05-25-2009, 09:53 AM
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California title transfer
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Francine P
I live in So Cal, the first Bigfoot we had was...
I live in So Cal, the first Bigfoot we had was from Canada, we had to take it to the DMV. The second one was from So Cal and we took the papers to our credit union and they did they whole process. ...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
03-22-2009, 09:33 PM
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LED lights
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3,490
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Francine P
Thanks everyone, we usually do not plug in to...
Thanks everyone, we usually do not plug in to electricity so I was looking for a way to make the battery last longer. Francine
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
03-22-2009, 02:42 PM
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LED lights
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3,490
Posted By
Francine P
Has anyone changed interior lights to LED? How...
Has anyone changed interior lights to LED? How hard is it? Do you like the light it gives off as compared to the incandescant? Where did you get your supplies?
Thanks, Francine
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Classified Archives
03-06-2009, 11:52 PM
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Brand New Bigfoot for less than what the dealer paid!
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Francine P
I drove from LA to Sacramento after Christmas to...
I drove from LA to Sacramento after Christmas to look at a 2009 Bigfoot on this guys lot. He is a very nice guy and legit. We just didn't buy because at that time he only had a the 2009 and a 2007....
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
03-03-2009, 01:46 AM
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Extra Batteries
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3,619
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Francine P
That was a lot of work to put together, very...
That was a lot of work to put together, very concise and well done. I am glad I am not the only one that will benefit from this. I doubt the guys at Camping World are this clever. I am not handy...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
03-01-2009, 10:49 AM
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Extra Batteries
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3,619
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Francine P
I'd love to see the pictures, thanks for your...
I'd love to see the pictures, thanks for your help.
Francine
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
03-01-2009, 01:42 AM
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Extra Batteries
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Posted By
Francine P
So, do you think they could fit 2 deep cycle...
So, do you think they could fit 2 deep cycle marine batteries in this space?
Francine
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Classified Archives
02-28-2009, 06:30 PM
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SOLD - 1996 Bigfoot 17.5 CB - For Sale
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Francine P
Sold 2/28/09
Sold 2/28/09
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
02-28-2009, 12:41 PM
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Extra Batteries
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Posted By
Francine P
yes, thanks. Did you do this yourself? Francine
yes, thanks. Did you do this yourself?
Francine
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
02-28-2009, 12:31 PM
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Extra Batteries
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Posted By
Francine P
The lower tray looks quite low, is it a problem...
The lower tray looks quite low, is it a problem with clearance? I see the guy who modified it is Bill and your name is Fredrick. Is that right? Do you have his name, number etc. We aren't too far to...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
02-28-2009, 12:26 PM
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Extra Batteries
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Posted By
Francine P
This is GREAT, can you send it to me in a file so...
This is GREAT, can you send it to me in a file so I can get to the guys trying to do this?
Francine
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
02-28-2009, 11:48 AM
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Extra Batteries
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Posted By
Francine P
We recently bought a 2004 Bigfoot. We mostly camp...
We recently bought a 2004 Bigfoot. We mostly camp where we do not plug in. Our previous Bigfoot had 2 batteries but to do it they had taken away the fiberglass cover over the propane and put a...
Forum:
Classified Archives
01-21-2009, 02:14 PM
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SOLD - 1996 Bigfoot 17.5 CB - For Sale
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Posted By
Francine P
This trailer has a brand new air conditioner, new...
This trailer has a brand new air conditioner, new heavy duty stabilizer scissor jacks, 2 new batteries totaling 3 connected together, the wheels were just repacked, it has an equalizer hitch,...
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
11-12-2008, 11:15 AM
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sway bars, equalizer hitch
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7,777
Posted By
Francine P
Thanks everyone, turns out the guys that sold me...
Thanks everyone, turns out the guys that sold me the trailer had an equilizer hitch and one anti sway bar, I towed it home and it worked perfectly. I really think putting a brake controller on this...
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
11-07-2008, 09:45 PM
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18
sway bars, equalizer hitch
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7,777
Posted By
Francine P
All I know is in the 2008 Toyota Highlander...
All I know is in the 2008 Toyota Highlander Manual it said not to tow w/o sway control. I assume that meant sway control bars.
Francine
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
11-06-2008, 02:32 PM
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18
sway bars, equalizer hitch
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7,777
Posted By
Francine P
I am purchasing a used Bigfoot on Saturday. He...
I am purchasing a used Bigfoot on Saturday. He has an equalizer hitch and sway bars. The sellar said I need to remove the sway bars when backing up the trailer, that makes no sense to me. Can anyone...
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
11-05-2008, 02:19 PM
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6
Wallpaper
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4,411
Posted By
Francine P
I think the existing wallpaper is too far gone,...
I think the existing wallpaper is too far gone, it would be harder to reattach then to redo it.
Francine
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
11-05-2008, 02:18 PM
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6
Wallpaper
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4,411
Posted By
Francine P
That was a great reply, I kept it in a word doc....
That was a great reply, I kept it in a word doc. Thanks for your help.
Francine
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
11-04-2008, 03:33 PM
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6
Wallpaper
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4,411
Posted By
Francine P
We just bought a replacement for our totaled 96...
We just bought a replacement for our totaled 96 Bigfoot. Our new to us Bigfoot has peeling, seperating wallpaper. Anyone ever deal with this? What did you do? Did you replace it or put new wallpaper...
Forum:
Classified Archives
10-27-2008, 12:55 PM
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23
1998 17' BigFoot For Sale
Views:
7,502
Posted By
Francine P
Mike, may we come view the trailer, thanks,...
Mike, may we come view the trailer, thanks, Francine
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
10-23-2008, 11:51 AM
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18
sway bars, equalizer hitch
Views:
7,777
Posted By
Francine P
Yes, I can use Camping World for the Hitch and...
Yes, I can use Camping World for the Hitch and brake controller on my car, but then how do I get the trailer to Camping World or home from where I buy it, w/o the sway bars?? It is a conundrum....
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
10-22-2008, 09:51 PM
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18
sway bars, equalizer hitch
Views:
7,777
Posted By
Francine P
Hi guys, I had a Jeep and a 1996 Bigfoot....
Hi guys,
I had a Jeep and a 1996 Bigfoot. Both were totaled last August. I am sooo sad. It was a sway thing. So, now I have a Toyota Highlander and I am buying another Bigfoot. Toyota says I...
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
09-30-2008, 11:56 AM
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10
places to get "hitched"
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2,861
Posted By
Francine P
Thanks again you guys are great!! I'll probably...
Thanks again you guys are great!! I'll probably call both and get a feel about them.
Francine
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
09-29-2008, 09:51 PM
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10
places to get "hitched"
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2,861
Posted By
Francine P
That's perfect! Thanks, Francine
That's perfect! Thanks, Francine
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
09-27-2008, 04:07 PM
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10
Towing with 2008 Toyota Highlander
Views:
12,301
Posted By
Francine P
Hey Rick, that's exactly what I needed, I don't...
Hey Rick, that's exactly what I needed, I don't like the look of the after market hitches, and think that when they sit lower on the bumper it makes it harder to go anywhere off road. Many thanks, I...
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
09-26-2008, 03:02 PM
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10
Towing with 2008 Toyota Highlander
Views:
12,301
Posted By
Francine P
Thanks, Rick I am not handy and my husband is...
Thanks, Rick
I am not handy and my husband is even less handy and very easily frustrated. We don't trust ourselves and will need to have it done for us. The info is great tho!!
Francine
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
09-25-2008, 10:31 PM
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10
places to get "hitched"
Views:
2,861
Posted By
Francine P
Anyone know a reputable company to have an...
Anyone know a reputable company to have an equalizer hitch, sway bars, brake controller etc. put on in the Los Angeles area? I keep reading online about how this place and that place said they'd put...
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
09-25-2008, 10:21 PM
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10
Towing with 2008 Toyota Highlander
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12,301
Posted By
Francine P
I was planning on getting an equalizing hitch and...
I was planning on getting an equalizing hitch and the Highlander manual says to get "sway bars". What about brake controller????
Forum:
Classified Archives
09-02-2008, 08:15 PM
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23
1998 17' BigFoot For Sale
Views:
7,502
Posted By
Francine P
Hi Mike, the trailer looks great, I'd like to see...
Hi Mike, the trailer looks great, I'd like to see it in person though. We need to wait for our insurance to come through.
Francine
Forum:
Classified Archives
09-01-2008, 11:42 AM
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23
1998 17' BigFoot For Sale
Views:
7,502
Posted By
Francine P
The pictures are great, we had the same floor...
The pictures are great, we had the same floor plan but a 1996. Did you keep the folding front for the bunk bed?
Francine
Forum:
Classified Archives
08-31-2008, 11:22 AM
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23
1998 17' BigFoot For Sale
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7,502
Posted By
Francine P
Hi, thanks for the pictures. Where are you...
Hi, thanks for the pictures. Where are you located? We are in Glendale CA. Could you give us a phone number to call? 818 241-9772
Francine
Forum:
Classified Archives
08-30-2008, 01:13 PM
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23
1998 17' BigFoot For Sale
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7,502
Posted By
Francine P
Could you post some pictures of the inside? I'd...
Could you post some pictures of the inside? I'd like to see the stain, colors of the interior etc. Please take pic's from different directions. We just had ours of a similar vintage totalled. ...
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
08-28-2008, 02:35 AM
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10
Towing with 2008 Toyota Highlander
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12,301
Posted By
Francine P
I am looking to replace my 2002 Jeep Grand...
I am looking to replace my 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited, has anyone tried the new 2008 Toyota Highlander? How does it tow, what are you towing with it? Are you using a stabilizer tow?
Thanks,...
Forum:
Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
06-14-2007, 10:17 PM
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151
Lake Casitas - 6th Annual Lake Casitas Rally
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25,859
Posted By
Francine P
Since we didn't have much rain, there probably...
Since we didn't have much rain, there probably won't be any view to speak of, the sites on the water side are just an inlet. We kayaked last year, there is a boat ramp to put in from. Lake Casitas...
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Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
05-07-2007, 12:26 PM
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151
Lake Casitas - 6th Annual Lake Casitas Rally
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25,859
Posted By
Francine P
Ray and Francine are in site #42, same as last...
Ray and Francine are in site #42, same as last year. This will be year 2 for us, and we are looking forward to the Rally. Thanks for organizing this shindig!
Francine
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Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
10-16-2006, 11:34 PM
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83
Lake Casitas Rally Oct 27-30, 2006
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9,209
Posted By
Francine P
I would love to weigh our bigfoot. Count me in....
I would love to weigh our bigfoot. Count me in. This is our first Rally and we are both looking forward to it. What kind of wine for the tasting should we bring?
Francine
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Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
08-14-2006, 08:49 PM
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CasitaFest West @ Greagle, CA (Nor. Cal. Sierra's)
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2,215
Posted By
Francine P
Just got home from 10 days in that area, called...
Just got home from 10 days in that area, called "Lakes Basin". It is gorgeous and a haven for kayakers and hikers. Don't forget to go to the bakery in Blairsden, it's the best in the west, we look...
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Classified Archives
08-11-2006, 01:02 AM
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SOLD - thinking of selling our 5th wheel bigfoot
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5,915
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Francine P
Hi HERSCHEL, What kind of price, it's a...
Hi HERSCHEL,
What kind of price, it's a beauty in the pic's! Where are you located?
Francine
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
07-06-2006, 02:53 PM
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solar vs. portable generators. both?
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3,271
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Francine P
First, I have been running my fridge on propane...
First, I have been running my fridge on propane but from what I understand it also uses battery power. Gina, we were just camping in Big Bear last weekend at Pineknot, too bad I didn't know then!!...
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
07-06-2006, 12:29 PM
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solar vs. portable generators. both?
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3,271
Posted By
Francine P
Hi, I know this isn't a new topic, but my...
Hi,
I know this isn't a new topic, but my husband and I go out with our trailer and our battery dies after two days. We are now going to buy a solar system or generator. We aren't sure which to...
Forum:
Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
05-08-2006, 12:02 PM
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Lake Casitas Rally Oct 27-30, 2006
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9,209
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Francine P
Jeez, I really had trouble! First, they "never...
Jeez, I really had trouble! First, they "never got" my fax. Then, they hung up on me after waiting 10 min. at 8AM. So, after tennis, I called again, and my first 6 choices were gone. We are now in...
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Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
05-07-2006, 12:10 PM
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Lake Casitas Rally Oct 27-30, 2006
Views:
9,209
Posted By
Francine P
I faxed in my request. There is a neat site where...
I faxed in my request. There is a neat site where you can see the individual camp grounds. I chose 47, 48, 49, 46 and so on in order. I'll call Monday and see what I got!
...
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Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
05-06-2006, 10:47 PM
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83
Lake Casitas Rally Oct 27-30, 2006
Views:
9,209
Posted By
Francine P
I'm going to plan on it. This will be our first...
I'm going to plan on it. This will be our first rally. Looking forward to it. I'll call tomorrow for a reservation. Ray and Francine
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
05-05-2006, 10:25 PM
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Battery drain
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2,669
Posted By
Francine P
I will check my refrigerator for a climate...
I will check my refrigerator for a climate control. It is a dometic. I think that is just the temperature level like a home refrigerator. I just set the number to a level by reading the temperature...
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
05-05-2006, 04:10 PM
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40
Lighten Up
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8,296
Posted By
Francine P
Now, those are totally cool! Francine
Now, those are totally cool!
Francine
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