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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
06-19-2023, 01:34 PM
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Air conditioner
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Air conditioner
Has anyone upgraded to a quieter ac? If so what kind of money may be involved including paying for installation? Thanks
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General Chat
06-14-2023, 08:03 AM
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Camping apps
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Camping apps
Which ones do you use/like and why?
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General Chat
05-21-2023, 11:48 AM
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Propane
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rgrugg
Our first molded fiberglass trailer was an...
Our first molded fiberglass trailer was an EggCamper, all electric. Did not work for us so we had propane cooktop and furnace added.
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General Chat
12-01-2022, 04:16 PM
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Barefoot launch - nuCamp
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Typical U.S. garage door is 7 feet tall.
Typical U.S. garage door is 7 feet tall.
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Hi, I am....
10-29-2022, 12:15 PM
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Hi, I am Shannon.
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rgrugg
Having had several truck campers and several...
Having had several truck campers and several trailers I offer the following. If you pretty much constantly on the move a truck camper is ideal. The downside to them is it’s more work putting them on...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
05-28-2022, 09:56 AM
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Ridgeline owners- what do you tow?
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rgrugg
I tow my Escape19 with my Honda Pilot awd, 2019....
I tow my Escape19 with my Honda Pilot awd, 2019. Supposedly the pilot and the Ridgeline are mechanically the same. It’s a good tow vehicle and gets decent towing mpg, around 17 depending.I don’t...
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General Chat
04-23-2022, 09:53 AM
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Is it SPRING yet?
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I guess Indiana is probably not the upper midwest...
I guess Indiana is probably not the upper midwest but it’s gorgeous today here in Indianapolis. Almost everything in bloom, trees leafing out, 80+ degrees today and the humidity has not yet come...
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
03-14-2022, 11:14 AM
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Wax and cleaner
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rgrugg
Wax and cleaner
I’ve heard about Polyglow and have also heard it’s floor wax? True or not? What other product(s) might be used? What can/should be used to clean my trailer before waxing? It’s not possible to wash it...
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General Chat
03-10-2022, 11:18 AM
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How do you plan your camping trips
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rgrugg
For years my wife and I just went with only a...
For years my wife and I just went with only a very vague idea of where to go. Along the way we’d pick up ideas. We never made reservations because we didn’t need to. On a few rare occasions we’d call...
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
03-02-2022, 11:39 AM
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Cleaning fiberglass trailers
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rgrugg
I won’t be doing the work myself. I’m 85 and have...
I won’t be doing the work myself. I’m 85 and have compromised balance due to a cochlear implant. My young cleaning lady has agreed to do it. There won’t be water available at the storage so it’s...
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
03-02-2022, 10:57 AM
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Cleaning fiberglass trailers
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rgrugg
Cleaning fiberglass trailers
I live in a condo so cannot have my trailer here. It’s in a commercial storage facility. It needs to be cleaned and waxed. It’s not possible to was it there so can someone suggest a good cleaner?...
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Hi, I am....
02-01-2022, 11:18 AM
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Hello.......I'm Tommy
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rgrugg
Our fist molded fiberglass trailer was an...
Our fist molded fiberglass trailer was an EggCamper bought from the factory which was about 40 miles from us. Great trailer which was all electric when we got it. Didn’t work for us so we added a...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
01-19-2022, 10:02 AM
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installing an anti-sway bar
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rgrugg
I’ve towed various trailers of various sizes...
I’ve towed various trailers of various sizes since 1962 and have never had any sway. I’d suggest not spend the money until you’re sure you’ll need it.
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
12-12-2021, 04:37 PM
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2018 or newer Honda Ridgeline
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rgrugg
I have a 2019Honda pilot which I believe is...
I have a 2019Honda pilot which I believe is mechanically the same or nearly the same as the Ridgeline. It tows my Escape 19 very well and usually averages somewhere in the 17+ mpg range. I never tow...
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
10-19-2021, 05:45 AM
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Wax
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rgrugg
Wax
Is there a combination clean/wax product that I can use on my Escape19? I live in a condo so my trailer is in a storage unit. My son pressure washed it but it needs the roof cleaned and the whole...
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Hi, I am....
09-18-2021, 07:35 AM
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Bought a 2021 Honda pilot EX AWD to tow Parkliner
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rgrugg
Omitted dry weight of 3000 pounds.
Omitted dry weight of 3000 pounds.
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Hi, I am....
09-18-2021, 07:34 AM
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Bought a 2021 Honda pilot EX AWD to tow Parkliner
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rgrugg
I tow my 19 foot Escape, dry weight (and nobody...
I tow my 19 foot Escape, dry weight (and nobody tows dry) with my Honda Pilot, 2019, and it does a very good job. Happy I bought it and that’s after towing with a 2015 Ram with hemi.
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
09-10-2021, 03:29 PM
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Transmission temps
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697
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rgrugg
Transmission temps
Does anybody know how to monitor the transmission temp of a Honda Pilot?
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
09-04-2021, 09:49 AM
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How far do you tow in a day?
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10,115
Posted By
rgrugg
There’s no real answer since everybody’s...
There’s no real answer since everybody’s different. So the only answer is it depends.
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Hi, I am....
09-03-2021, 09:15 AM
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1987 C11.5 Big Foot camper
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1,374
Posted By
rgrugg
A 3/4 ton truck is not enough for an 11.5 ft...
A 3/4 ton truck is not enough for an 11.5 ft camper. We had one on a 3/4 ton with overload springs. Not enough. We bough a Dodge 3500 dually to properly handle the 4000+ pound camper.
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
08-21-2021, 07:50 AM
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Fridge
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482
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rgrugg
Fridge
My fridge beeps excessively but works just fine keeping food cold. Any ideas how to stop it?
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General Chat
06-11-2021, 10:34 AM
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Strange things I see while traveling.
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3,394
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rgrugg
I’m old enough that we were on a party line. I...
I’m old enough that we were on a party line. I wonder how many younger people know what that was?
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Hi, I am....
06-11-2021, 10:30 AM
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a new member! Towing 1984 Bigfoot 19
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1,275
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rgrugg
In my opinion that’s an inappropriate tow...
In my opinion that’s an inappropriate tow vehicle. Bigfoot trailers are heavy compared to other fiberglass trailers and I think are wider than others. Corolla isa small car. You don’t want the tail...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
06-06-2021, 10:13 AM
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Tow questions, WDH, etc.
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2,009
Posted By
rgrugg
I have an Escape19 which I tow with a Honda...
I have an Escape19 which I tow with a Honda Pilot. Mechanically the same as a Ridgeline. I don’t have nor would I use/need a wdh. In addition I do not have nor would I use a sway bar. I’ve towed all...
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General Chat
05-29-2021, 08:33 AM
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rgrugg
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Saw a Suburu Outback towing a Scamp 13 on 65th St crosding Binford Blvd in Indianapolis this morning about 10am.
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
05-03-2021, 08:00 AM
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Scamp 13. Towing with furnace on.
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1,528
Posted By
rgrugg
When driving (towing) from Michigan to Arizona to...
When driving (towing) from Michigan to Arizona to spend the winter and leaving home in December I kept the furnace going at a reduced setting. Without heat and driving for several hours in cold...
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Hi, I am....
05-03-2021, 07:55 AM
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Hello Happy Campers...I am Renee
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766
Posted By
rgrugg
The people I’ve known that had Apache hardside...
The people I’ve known that had Apache hardside campers all said the corners leaked and that was difficult to impossible to stop.
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
04-03-2021, 12:18 PM
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Honda towing
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695
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rgrugg
Honda towing
Just took my Escape19 for its first tow with my 2019 Honda Pilot. It handled the trailer very well. No sway and no wdh needed. I bought some dedicated towing mirrors but didn’t need them. On a trip...
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Hi, I am....
03-20-2021, 09:04 AM
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Hi, I'm an overwhelmed new owner of a 1985 Bigfoot 17' trailer
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5,050
Posted By
rgrugg
You do NOT want sodium hydroxide. That is not...
You do NOT want sodium hydroxide. That is not bleach. Bleach is sodium hypochlorite. Don’t confuse the two.
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
03-13-2021, 12:18 PM
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6
Towing with Honda Pilot
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1,100
Posted By
rgrugg
One extra passenger and gear in the tow vehicle...
One extra passenger and gear in the tow vehicle will likely be less than 100 pounds.
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
03-13-2021, 08:37 AM
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6
Towing with Honda Pilot
Views:
1,100
Posted By
rgrugg
Towing with Honda Pilot
If you’ve towed with either a Honda Pilot or Ridgeline did you need airbags or a weight distributing hitch? I have a 2019 Pilot that I have not yet towed with. I have a 2015 Escape19. Thanks
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Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
03-09-2021, 08:06 AM
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2021, Sep 10-12: #10 Algonac Glassic Egg Scramble
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rgrugg
Just a note: I tried for an hour to make my...
Just a note: I tried for an hour to make my reservation on the website and couldn’t because it kept locking up so I reserved by phone. Was fairly quick and it was easy.
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Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
03-09-2021, 07:47 AM
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66
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2021, Sep 10-12: #10 Algonac Glassic Egg Scramble
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9,094
Posted By
rgrugg
I have reserved site 122 and will arrive on Sept...
I have reserved site 122 and will arrive on Sept 9 with either Ann or my son John with me.
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Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
02-06-2021, 03:33 PM
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2021, Sep 10-12: #10 Algonac Glassic Egg Scramble
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9,094
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rgrugg
I’ll make my reservation the first day available....
I’ll make my reservation the first day available. I’ve been to all 9 previous and do not intend to miss number 10. I’ll bring either Ann if her health permits or my son John.
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
02-06-2021, 03:23 PM
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towing a 17' Casita Travel trailer W/ a RAM 1500
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6,074
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rgrugg
I towed an Escape 19 with a Ram 1500 crew cab...
I towed an Escape 19 with a Ram 1500 crew cab short box. 5.7 hemi, 8? Speed transmission, 4x4 3.21axle. Did a magnificent job. Did not need any air bags or wd hitch. Mpg depending on various...
Forum:
Hi, I am....
12-31-2020, 08:51 AM
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New member
Views:
848
Posted By
rgrugg
We had an all electric EggCamper and were not...
We had an all electric EggCamper and were not happy with it. We had a propane cooktop and furnace added. Made a huge difference. I’d never go all electric trailer again. We did have an all electric...
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Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
12-24-2020, 11:36 AM
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104
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2020, Sep 11-13: #9 Algonac Glassic Egg Scramble
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9,415
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rgrugg
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all you...
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all you Michigan Glassic Egg Scramblers.
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General Chat
12-08-2020, 10:49 AM
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4
Molded fiberglass in tv afd
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1,105
Posted By
rgrugg
Of course not. Not intended to. I just thought it...
Of course not. Not intended to. I just thought it was interesting.
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General Chat
12-07-2020, 05:56 PM
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Molded fiberglass in tv afd
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1,105
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rgrugg
Molded fiberglass in tv afd
An HC1 in a Safelite autoglass ad and a Scamp in a Consumer Cellular ad.
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Hi, I am....
11-24-2020, 08:26 AM
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4
Better Late than Never
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976
Posted By
rgrugg
In my opinion a truck camper is the best way to...
In my opinion a truck camper is the best way to travel. We had several and actually wintered one in AZ for a few years. We quit them when my wife had issues getting into and out of the overcab...
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General Chat
11-11-2020, 10:46 AM
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Truck Campers...trashy or treasure?
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10,255
Posted By
rgrugg
We had several truck campers and traveled over...
We had several truck campers and traveled over much of the country including Alaska three times. We gave up the truck camper and switched to a travel trailer when my wife starting having problems...
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Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
09-14-2020, 02:36 PM
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104
MI |
2020, Sep 11-13: #9 Algonac Glassic Egg Scramble
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rgrugg
My son and I enjoyed the weekend. Sorry we...
My son and I enjoyed the weekend. Sorry we couldn’t have trailer open house and potluck but it was a good weekend anyway. Hope for both next year. Thanks to Pam as always.
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Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
09-13-2020, 04:37 PM
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MI |
2020, Sep 11-13: #9 Algonac Glassic Egg Scramble
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9,415
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rgrugg
Mike and Sara I’m so sorry for the loss of...
Mike and Sara I’m so sorry for the loss of Tanner, an important part of your family.
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Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
09-08-2020, 06:46 PM
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2020, Sep 11-13: #9 Algonac Glassic Egg Scramble
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rgrugg
Pam. Take my advice and retire. My advice to...
Pam. Take my advice and retire. My advice to everyone is retire as early as you can make the finances work. I was just weeks shy of age 54 and that was June 1990.
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
09-08-2020, 08:31 AM
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5000 pound tow capacity
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rgrugg
5000 pound tow capacity
I have an Escape19, dry weight 3000 and a gvwr of 4000 pounds. I’m towing with a crew cab Ram 1500 with a hemi. I moved to a condo and the only way I can get it in the garage is to angle it it. I...
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General Chat
09-03-2020, 01:15 PM
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Road service
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1,101
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rgrugg
I have heard that AAA won’t tow RVs in all...
I have heard that AAA won’t tow RVs in all states. Is there any truth to that? I travel so may possibly need a tow just about any place in the country.
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General Chat
09-02-2020, 08:19 PM
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Road service
Views:
1,101
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rgrugg
Road service
My Good Sam road service is getting expensive. Can anybody suggest another service that works well for less than 150.00?
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Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
09-01-2020, 08:44 AM
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104
MI |
2020, Sep 11-13: #9 Algonac Glassic Egg Scramble
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rgrugg
My son’s name is John Ruggles Pam Edit -...
My son’s name is John Ruggles
Pam Edit - I have John on the map, Bob!
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Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
08-30-2020, 02:58 PM
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104
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2020, Sep 11-13: #9 Algonac Glassic Egg Scramble
Views:
9,415
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rgrugg
Unfortunately Ann can’t come due to her...
Unfortunately Ann can’t come due to her compromised immune system so I’m bringing my son.
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General Chat
08-14-2020, 08:00 PM
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Another drifting away
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2,617
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rgrugg
I’m 84 and started rving in 1962 with an Apache...
I’m 84 and started rving in 1962 with an Apache Scout tent trailer. Tent over the bed on the trailer and on the ground. Have had every kind of rv except no motor homes. Now on my second fiberglass,...
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