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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
03-02-2024, 11:04 AM
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Trails West Campster - Original MSRP? (1970)
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929
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Bobbie Mayer
Look in the files for the brochure. There was a...
Look in the files for the brochure. There was a price written on it though it was a dealer price, I'm sure, not an MSRP. But I was able to insure mine for what I paid. You might try a different...
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Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Upcoming)
11-09-2023, 01:08 PM
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Fort Casey Rally 2024 Info?
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967
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Bobbie Mayer
The majority of sites are no hookups. Hookup...
The majority of sites are no hookups. Hookup sites really have to be booked 9 months in advance unless you luck out with a cancellation. The five sites that are left right now will fit a trailer...
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Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Upcoming)
11-09-2023, 01:00 PM
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Fort Casey Rally 2024 Info?
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967
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Bobbie Mayer
The Fort Casey rally gets listed primarily as an...
The Fort Casey rally gets listed primarily as an Escape trailer rally because the park is small- only 35 sites total- and can't accommodate a huge rally, but last I looked there were still sites...
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Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Upcoming)
11-09-2023, 12:54 PM
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Fort Casey Rally 2024 Info?
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967
Posted By
Bobbie Mayer
It's in the Escape Forum (also the FB Escape...
It's in the Escape Forum (also the FB Escape forum). https://www.escapeforum.org/forums/f17/wa-ft-casey-spring-escape-rally-april-21-26-2024-a-24966.html#post457233
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General Chat
06-18-2022, 05:20 PM
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Sightings!
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618,707
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Bobbie Mayer
Saw a Trailswest Campster in Aberdeen. The poptop...
Saw a Trailswest Campster in Aberdeen. The poptop had been redone as all fiberglass. Today, about 10:30 am.
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
05-28-2022, 10:11 AM
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Ridgeline owners- what do you tow?
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6,470
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Bobbie Mayer
I tow my 17b with my 2019 AWD Ridgeline. Trailer...
I tow my 17b with my 2019 AWD Ridgeline. Trailer dry weight is supposedly 2900 and capacity is 5000 lbs. No problems. No WDH. I had to do a panic brake the other day when some idiot pulled out in...
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Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
02-07-2022, 05:40 PM
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If MaryHill site reservation becomes available, please let me know
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1,083
Posted By
Bobbie Mayer
Do you know you can now set up an alert on the...
Do you know you can now set up an alert on the reservation site that notifies you of a site available?
Forum:
General Chat
12-09-2021, 02:50 PM
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Who has a tight parking place for the Camper?
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3,532
Posted By
Bobbie Mayer
Door- 8 feet wide. Trailer- 6'8" wide (but then...
Door- 8 feet wide.
Trailer- 6'8" wide (but then there is the awning)
Tight but I take it slowly and carefully! Inside there is more room until it reaches the back end of the garage where shelves...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
10-15-2021, 12:12 PM
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Shark Bite for Plumbing problems
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4,727
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Bobbie Mayer
Yes, I love them. I used to have an old cabin...
Yes, I love them. I used to have an old cabin with the plumbing exposed underneath and once I learned about shark bite and Pex I could do my plumbing myself- saved a bundle. Very easy to use.
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
08-19-2021, 07:49 PM
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2018 or newer Honda Ridgeline
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3,100
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Bobbie Mayer
I tow an Escape 17b with a 2019 Ridgeline RTL-E...
I tow an Escape 17b with a 2019 Ridgeline RTL-E and love it. No problem in the mountains I've done (max about 5000 elevation)- it would go faster than I like to drive towing a trailer on a mountain...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
06-09-2021, 07:11 AM
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Mounting motorcycle rack...
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Bobbie Mayer
I was thinking of getting a motorcycle rack like...
I was thinking of getting a motorcycle rack like the one the OP wanted to use, and mounting it on the tongue of my Escape 17b. I'm pretty sure during assembly the aluminum rack is bolted to the bar...
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Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
05-27-2021, 10:46 AM
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2021, May 19-21: Maryhill in May
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6,336
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Bobbie Mayer
Second what everyone said. It was great, always...
Second what everyone said. It was great, always fun, and I love the tote. Sadie liked the squirrels best.
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Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
05-19-2021, 11:38 AM
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2021, May 19-21: Maryhill in May
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Posted By
Bobbie Mayer
I PM'd you.
I PM'd you.
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Camping, Campout Reports
05-14-2021, 04:59 PM
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States that Non-Residents Pay More To Camp in State Parks
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Bobbie Mayer
I argued this once and someone responded that it...
I argued this once and someone responded that it isn't that seniors need it; it is that after paying full price (and in the case of parks, taxes) for years they felt they earned it. But parks are a...
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Camping, Campout Reports
05-01-2021, 01:47 PM
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Decided not to renew Boondockers Welcome
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9,329
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Bobbie Mayer
Not a member or a host of BD but you might look...
Not a member or a host of BD but you might look at what your insurance already covers. If you aren't taking money for the site (the membership might be a gray area) likely you are already covered for...
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Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
04-23-2021, 03:50 PM
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79
WA |
2021, May 19-21: Maryhill in May
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6,336
Posted By
Bobbie Mayer
I decided to take no chances and give her a...
I decided to take no chances and give her a preventative for May.
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Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
04-23-2021, 03:47 PM
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79
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2021, May 19-21: Maryhill in May
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6,336
Posted By
Bobbie Mayer
Right near me. I used to have a Campster.
Right near me. I used to have a Campster.
Forum:
Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
04-19-2021, 09:16 AM
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79
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2021, May 19-21: Maryhill in May
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6,336
Posted By
Bobbie Mayer
That would be useful to know though if you use...
That would be useful to know though if you use anything on your dogs already you might not see them. I normally don't use anything here but will see about getting protection for Sadie if it is a...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
12-15-2020, 03:11 PM
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63
Parking/Backing Advice
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5,079
Posted By
Bobbie Mayer
That "Scoop" is shown with a heck of a wide road....
That "Scoop" is shown with a heck of a wide road. Great if you have one. I don't.
But things I do not want- anyone trying to direct me. I will occasionally ask someone who offers to help to yell...
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Forum Admin, News & Announcements
10-30-2020, 01:28 PM
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8
Please delete SOLD listings
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792
Posted By
Bobbie Mayer
I marked mine sold and it has not dropped off the...
I marked mine sold and it has not dropped off the map. Are you sure that happens? I hate to delete it as for trailers like mine that are no longer made it may be the only way someone can estimate...
Forum:
General Chat
09-28-2020, 04:32 PM
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2
TrailsWest Campster
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736
Posted By
Bobbie Mayer
Been there (Oregon coast), done that. Made one...
Been there (Oregon coast), done that. Made one but I had the frame intact so just measured. You basically do, too. You want it so it overlaps the outside of the lower frame by a little bit I think it...
Forum:
General Chat
09-27-2020, 02:49 PM
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13
New RV site for everyone.
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2,293
Posted By
Bobbie Mayer
Checked out the page and guess what- friends of...
Checked out the page and guess what- friends of mine are pictured under "Success stories"!
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
08-30-2020, 03:03 PM
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40
Propane/CO Detector Issue
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5,943
Posted By
Bobbie Mayer
All I can add is- take it seriously, check for...
All I can add is- take it seriously, check for leaks. Turn the propane off and burn it out at the stove, air out the trailer, close it up, and see what happens. My sister had a new house built and...
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
08-29-2020, 07:00 PM
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76
Towing capacities
Views:
5,248
Posted By
Bobbie Mayer
#1, the court would go by the trailer's reported...
#1, the court would go by the trailer's reported weight. No way to know actual weight at the time unless somehow the trailer came out of the accident unscathed.
#2, most of the arguments are not...
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Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
08-22-2020, 02:46 PM
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79
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2021, May 19-21: Maryhill in May
Views:
6,336
Posted By
Bobbie Mayer
You should post this on the Escape forum, Paul.
You should post this on the Escape forum, Paul.
Forum:
Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
08-21-2020, 02:05 PM
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79
WA |
2021, May 19-21: Maryhill in May
Views:
6,336
Posted By
Bobbie Mayer
I booked 39 for Thursday-Sunday.
I booked 39 for Thursday-Sunday.
Forum:
NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade
08-21-2020, 07:51 AM
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2
SOLD: 2011 Escape 15A
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1,730
Posted By
Bobbie Mayer
I'm doing a Zoom chat with a potential buyer who...
I'm doing a Zoom chat with a potential buyer who is out of state- if anyone else who is seriously interested would like to do that, let me know. It's a chance to see what you want and ask questions....
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
08-19-2020, 10:30 AM
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29
Honda Ridgeline, Casita 17'
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9,472
Posted By
Bobbie Mayer
I have a 2019 RTL-E (first vehicle I ever owned...
I have a 2019 RTL-E (first vehicle I ever owned that wasn't the base model!) and love it, but so far have only towed my Escape 15A (which I could tow with my Forester.) I barely notice a change in...
Forum:
NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade
08-17-2020, 04:59 PM
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2
SOLD: 2011 Escape 15A
Views:
1,730
Posted By
Bobbie Mayer
2011 Escape 15A
SALE PENDING: 2011 Escape 15A, 12,500
Located in Washington Whidbey Island
Available September 14 or later for pickup one last trip!
This trailer is in excellent condition. It does...
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
08-17-2020, 01:40 PM
Replies:
4
RV toilets
Views:
530
Posted By
Bobbie Mayer
I assume you mean a completely self-contained...
I assume you mean a completely self-contained portapotti type? They flush with water from an upper tank though you can minimize dumping by using a spray bottle to rinse the bowl instead of flushing...
Forum:
NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade
08-17-2020, 01:27 PM
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36
Sticky:
How To Use Classifieds
Views:
15,200
Posted By
Bobbie Mayer
I'm logged in; I'm logged in at the classifieds...
I'm logged in; I'm logged in at the classifieds site, but it just keeps telling me to log in here. I posted there last fall so probably already authenticated but I cannot figure out how to post now.
Forum:
Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
08-09-2020, 01:44 PM
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49
OR |
New Oregon State Park Fees
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4,689
Posted By
Bobbie Mayer
And Washington isn't adding that much for...
And Washington isn't adding that much for non-residents compared to Oregon- though I agree the reservation fees are a. lot. But as a temporary measure I think it is a great idea.
Forum:
General Chat
07-18-2020, 10:25 AM
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9
New Escape 5 owner
Views:
2,610
Posted By
Bobbie Mayer
Congrats! When you post in the Escape forum I'd...
Congrats! When you post in the Escape forum I'd suggest detailing your import experience- maybe in the Covid forum- as a number of people have asked about importing from Canada now. It would be very...
Forum:
COVID-19 RVing Information
07-12-2020, 04:07 PM
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28
Premade Masks?
Views:
2,108
Posted By
Bobbie Mayer
Three things: the mask should fit so that when...
Three things: the mask should fit so that when you breathe in and out the fabric or other material rises and falls (except a solid form mask).
Second, you can prevent glasses fogging using a...
Forum:
General Chat
07-10-2020, 02:02 PM
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9
New Escape 5 owner
Views:
2,610
Posted By
Bobbie Mayer
The problem now is- you can't go across the...
The problem now is- you can't go across the border yourself to get it. So you have to have someone who can import it for you. I had no problems almost 4 years ago bringing mine across myself- but I...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
06-12-2020, 11:04 AM
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16
Weight and towing question
Views:
2,110
Posted By
Bobbie Mayer
In a single axle trailer you can affect the...
In a single axle trailer you can affect the tongue weight some with judicial loading but you still don't want the tongue weight too high or too low. So your max tongue weight for a 1500 lb tow...
Forum:
General Chat
05-16-2020, 03:27 PM
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56
camping season starts
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4,430
Posted By
Bobbie Mayer
Like you, our group is hoping for our September...
Like you, our group is hoping for our September trip to be a go. If I camp this summer it is more likely to be solo and nearby.
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Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
05-04-2020, 10:47 AM
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56
WA |
2020, May 15-17: Maryhill in May 2020
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4,557
Posted By
Bobbie Mayer
Now it just says camping is closed, no "through...
Now it just says camping is closed, no "through May ##" language. I guess I can figure out how to spend the refund if/when it comes! (in fact I already did... I bought a Lodge Cook-it-all, and a...
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Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
05-03-2020, 02:28 PM
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56
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2020, May 15-17: Maryhill in May 2020
Views:
4,557
Posted By
Bobbie Mayer
I'm guessing the parks site will update tomorrow...
I'm guessing the parks site will update tomorrow and we'll get an email about refunds. They are not even opening Maryhill for Day use since it is on the Columbia River and apparently they don't want...
Forum:
Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
05-02-2020, 05:35 PM
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207
NH |
2020, May 14-17: Spring Fling in New England for 2020
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16,216
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Bobbie Mayer
It also said something about self-contained RVs...
It also said something about self-contained RVs only had to comply with the every other site rule. But unclear if that overruled out of state or not!
Forum:
Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
05-02-2020, 12:47 PM
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First-rate four-pin connector?
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1,849
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Bobbie Mayer
I had one that had lights on it so you could see...
I had one that had lights on it so you could see right away what wasn't working. But that rarely was my problem spot on the Campster- it was further down the line, so can't speak to the quality of...
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Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
05-02-2020, 07:49 AM
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56
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2020, May 15-17: Maryhill in May 2020
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4,557
Posted By
Bobbie Mayer
NH is opening camping to in-state only. Not a bad...
NH is opening camping to in-state only. Not a bad idea. What worries me about day use is that you can't trace contacts and that since people abuse it, it will delay when camping opens.
I expect on...
Forum:
COVID-19 RVing Information
05-01-2020, 04:47 PM
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Premade Masks?
Views:
2,108
Posted By
Bobbie Mayer
You need one with a nose wire to have it not fog...
You need one with a nose wire to have it not fog your glasses. It works! If you have a cloth mask you can poke a bendable wire through a little hole make it big enough to curve over your nose and...
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Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
05-01-2020, 03:34 PM
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207
NH |
2020, May 14-17: Spring Fling in New England for 2020
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16,216
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Bobbie Mayer
Oh, I don't live anywhere nearby, was just...
Oh, I don't live anywhere nearby, was just wondering as it might be something our state could do except that in some cases that would mean canceling half the reservations.
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Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
05-01-2020, 02:10 PM
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207
NH |
2020, May 14-17: Spring Fling in New England for 2020
Views:
16,216
Posted By
Bobbie Mayer
What is NH doing about existing reservations?...
What is NH doing about existing reservations? That sounds like a reasonable way to handle it, though.
Forum:
Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
04-29-2020, 07:49 AM
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56
WA |
2020, May 15-17: Maryhill in May 2020
Views:
4,557
Posted By
Bobbie Mayer
They are now refunding reservations through May...
They are now refunding reservations through May 11 so at this. point they appear to be taking it week by week. But if you cancel before they cancel you have to pay the penalties which for some are up...
Forum:
Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
04-28-2020, 12:48 PM
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56
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2020, May 15-17: Maryhill in May 2020
Views:
4,557
Posted By
Bobbie Mayer
I'm figuring it won't happen but should probably...
I'm figuring it won't happen but should probably see if I can get my new tires this week or early next week, just in case.
Forum:
Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
04-28-2020, 02:05 AM
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56
WA |
2020, May 15-17: Maryhill in May 2020
Views:
4,557
Posted By
Bobbie Mayer
I don't think it is politics. I think it has more...
I don't think it is politics. I think it has more to do with not wanting people to travel to destinations, especially going from "hotspots" to areas with few cases of Covid-19. And the complications...
Forum:
COVID-19 RVing Information
04-27-2020, 07:54 PM
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71
Reality help check
Views:
5,119
Posted By
Bobbie Mayer
Mask use varies a lot here. I have a friend who...
Mask use varies a lot here. I have a friend who says blithely, "I'm not sick" and never wears one. But I shop at the geezer hour at the grocery store and most people do wear them. Also saw everyone...
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Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
04-27-2020, 07:49 PM
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56
WA |
2020, May 15-17: Maryhill in May 2020
Views:
4,557
Posted By
Bobbie Mayer
I suspect a big part on campgrounds opening or...
I suspect a big part on campgrounds opening or not is the public facilities- restrooms- and also the fact that people come from other states to use them (though not so much here in Washington thanks...
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