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David Clinkenbeard
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Classified Archives
04-08-2015, 04:01 PM
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SOLD: 2012 Escape 5.0 For Sale $29,500.00
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David Clinkenbeard
Our Escape 5.0 is sold. Happy, Safe...
Our Escape 5.0 is sold.
Happy, Safe Traveling Fiberglass RV family!
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Classified Archives
04-01-2015, 01:56 AM
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TX |
SOLD: 2012 Escape 5.0 For Sale $29,500.00
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David Clinkenbeard
SOLD: 2012 Escape 5.0 For Sale $29,500.00
Our 2012 Escape 5.0 is currently for sale. It has been well care for and much enjoyed. This Escape is ready and waiting for you to own and travel with. So why wait 8 months for a new one! This is the...
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Camping, Campout Reports
04-05-2014, 03:20 PM
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Missouri Camping April?
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David Clinkenbeard
Missouri has great places to camp and visit. Just...
Missouri has great places to camp and visit. Just keep alert for severe Missouri weather in April. Tornado season has already started there.
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
03-10-2014, 01:34 PM
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If you see our stolen casita, please call the police
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David Clinkenbeard
Sorry for you loss Ashley. It's going to be hard...
Sorry for you loss Ashley. It's going to be hard to spot in Texas where Casitas rule. Keep your eye open in Craig's list and other listings for Casita parts and used Casitas. Who said crooks are...
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General Chat
02-25-2014, 11:24 AM
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Should I have said something?
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2,674
Posted By
David Clinkenbeard
Texas Transportation Code / Code Chapter 725 ...
Texas Transportation Code / Code Chapter 725
"Failure to secure a load" A $750.00 fine can be issued in this particular state.
Many other states have similar statutes. I recommend that you not...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
02-18-2014, 08:39 PM
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Using anti seize compound on wheel lugs
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7,827
Posted By
David Clinkenbeard
Here is a related article;Loose Wheel Nuts -...
Here is a related article;Loose Wheel Nuts - Causes and Effects, News Articles (https://www.normarkindustries.com/CausesEffects.htm)
Looks like 40 to 60 lost wheels a week in the US.
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
02-16-2014, 09:44 PM
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Using anti seize compound on wheel lugs
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David Clinkenbeard
Don't take it personally Bob. I mean no malice....
Don't take it personally Bob. I mean no malice. Ever seen what a tire and wheel can do when it comes off at high speed? Personal death, injury, and damage comes to mind. Jim has this same topic over...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
02-16-2014, 05:42 PM
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Using anti seize compound on wheel lugs
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7,827
Posted By
David Clinkenbeard
There is always a lot of opinions or false...
There is always a lot of opinions or false experts lurking on forums. When it comes to safety, don't accept advice from unknown sources. Go to someone you know and trust who has experience first...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
02-10-2014, 10:02 AM
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Towing fifth wheel versus towing bumper hitch
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Posted By
David Clinkenbeard
Nice picture. I believe that's my old rig.:steer...
Nice picture. I believe that's my old rig.:steer I see that down here. Usually it involves a big stick built fifth wheel and 18' fishing boat passing everything on the highway except the gas station.
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Camping, Campout Reports
02-10-2014, 09:36 AM
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Big Bend National Park trip
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7,599
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David Clinkenbeard
Have you called the park or made reservations?...
Have you called the park or made reservations? April is a great time to visit. Texas spring break is the second full week of March. Campgrounds could be busy. It seldom rains @ BBNP. But when it...
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Camping, Campout Reports
02-10-2014, 06:13 AM
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Big Bend National Park trip
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7,599
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David Clinkenbeard
Thanks for that great report. We are over due for...
Thanks for that great report. We are over due for a trip back down to enjoy the area. Before the border crossing closed, we found the Mexican adventure very enjoyable.
The town had no power, very...
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Camping, Campout Reports
02-09-2014, 10:24 PM
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Big Bend National Park trip
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Posted By
David Clinkenbeard
Paddling down through the Santa Elena Canyon in...
Paddling down through the Santa Elena Canyon in rented kayaks is a fantastic experience until they shoot down at you from the Mexican side! Lots of bike trails to ride which I find enjoyable. Did you...
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Camping, Campout Reports
02-09-2014, 08:39 PM
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Big Bend National Park trip
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David Clinkenbeard
It is an amazing park for a remote, rugged escape...
It is an amazing park for a remote, rugged escape from society during winter. Your right...the NP fills to capacity during the Texas spring break in March.
Did you travel across the river to...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
02-09-2014, 04:43 PM
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Towing fifth wheel versus towing bumper hitch
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David Clinkenbeard
Almost till I learned to place my feet squarely...
Almost till I learned to place my feet squarely on the steps. Only two steps. The Escape fifth has storage in the bottom step with a carpeted loose top. Step too far on the edge and it will flip....
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
02-09-2014, 09:07 AM
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Towing fifth wheel versus towing bumper hitch
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Posted By
David Clinkenbeard
Dale you bring up good points about bed height....
Dale you bring up good points about bed height. We are towing with a Dodge Ram 2500 2WD. The original bed height was 54". I removed the spring spacers and overload springs and now the truck/trailer...
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General Chat
01-30-2014, 07:30 PM
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S.E. Kansas rally
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2,172
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David Clinkenbeard
Don't let me throw a wet blanket on your rally...
Don't let me throw a wet blanket on your rally plans Ricky. We will not be able to attend your May/early June 2014 date. I've dodged a few tornados traveling from Colorado across Kansas in the...
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General Chat
01-30-2014, 03:19 PM
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S.E. Kansas rally
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2,172
Posted By
David Clinkenbeard
I would love to attend. This year is out due to a...
I would love to attend. This year is out due to a trip thats planned. I traveled US 69 last spring going to KC. The historic town of Ft Scott is worth visiting. One question...Is't that time frame in...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
01-29-2014, 10:58 AM
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If money no biggy, which FG trailer would you buy?
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Posted By
David Clinkenbeard
Perhaps I should apologize for my off topic...
Perhaps I should apologize for my off topic comment on the cost of owning a RV. (#91) I must admit I also own a fishing boat for pleasure that is similar in every way. I am south of $34,000 with my...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
01-28-2014, 03:14 PM
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If money no biggy, which FG trailer would you buy?
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David Clinkenbeard
With all the bells and whistles plus...
With all the bells and whistles plus modifications, tax, title, license, and insurance plus a new tow vehicle some will far exceed the price of a motorhome. Many will never reveal just how much they...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
01-28-2014, 03:02 PM
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free stays / Walmart camping
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3,992
Posted By
David Clinkenbeard
I will share this amusing story with you Robert; ...
I will share this amusing story with you Robert;
One year at Thanksgiving I was towing my trailer as a clean restroom and rest stop lunchroom. It was getting really late when I had the bright idea...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
01-28-2014, 01:37 PM
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107
If money no biggy, which FG trailer would you buy?
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12,574
Posted By
David Clinkenbeard
I hope the idea of owning a small molded...
I hope the idea of owning a small molded fiberglass trailer never gets lost with passing generations. It seems like the desire is to go bigger and bigger is popular these days. I was happy to see on...
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General Chat
01-26-2014, 03:23 PM
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Do you bring coolers?
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Posted By
David Clinkenbeard
For us, I generally bring a 60qt. "high...
For us, I generally bring a 60qt. "high performance" ice chest. In the hot Texas weather my Dometic 5.0 refrigerator is less than stellar. Bringing a cooler gives me a backup to prevent food from...
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Camping, Campout Reports
01-14-2014, 10:46 PM
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12
Camping in kansas city
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1,506
Posted By
David Clinkenbeard
Kemper Arena is located in the old stockyards...
Kemper Arena is located in the old stockyards area of Kansas City, Missouri. There are no campgrounds in that area. It used to be a rough part of town. Merriam, Kansas is in Johnson county and is a...
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Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures
12-22-2013, 02:07 PM
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Newby question about importance of filters
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2,854
Posted By
David Clinkenbeard
IMHO most members I know use a water filter of...
IMHO most members I know use a water filter of some sort. I use an inexpensive inlet water hose filter to help keep my water system clean. Good sanitation care of your Casita fresh water system is...
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Camp Cooking, Food & Recipes
12-19-2013, 09:45 AM
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23
Dutch oven cookbooks
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3,429
Posted By
David Clinkenbeard
Thank you for sharing your proven DO recipes. I...
Thank you for sharing your proven DO recipes. I added them to my files. I'm planning to keep the charcoal burning at my camps this year. I just built a 14" disk wok for my volcano grill yesterday....
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
12-14-2013, 09:59 AM
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Longevity of fiberglass
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10,812
Posted By
David Clinkenbeard
Thanks Bob...What a gift! Keep up the creativity...
Thanks Bob...What a gift! Keep up the creativity humor! I personally loved it.
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
12-13-2013, 10:05 PM
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Longevity of fiberglass
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10,812
Posted By
David Clinkenbeard
Welcome to this forum starsea. I think like...
Welcome to this forum starsea.
I think like most anything else with wheels, it will depend on how well it's been maintained and cared for. On this forum you will see RVs built in the 70's to new...
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Camp Cooking, Food & Recipes
12-12-2013, 08:23 AM
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Dutch oven cookbooks
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3,429
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David Clinkenbeard
My wife is aggravated that I ordered another DO...
My wife is aggravated that I ordered another DO this week. One is not enough. Heck I know some guys that have up to 15 different sizes of DO,s, cast woks, pots and pans, and all kinds of accessories....
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Camp Cooking, Food & Recipes
12-11-2013, 07:58 PM
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23
Dutch oven cookbooks
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3,429
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David Clinkenbeard
Camping World's loss is your gain Terry. I rarely...
Camping World's loss is your gain Terry. I rarely run across a deal such as that. On cook books, really any basic cook books will work except you have to work out the briquette count and placement....
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Camp Cooking, Food & Recipes
12-11-2013, 11:53 AM
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23
Dutch oven cookbooks
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3,429
Posted By
David Clinkenbeard
What a deal Terry. About $150 on the shelf. Were...
What a deal Terry. About $150 on the shelf. Were they volcano 2's with gas burners? So versatile for baking, grilling, boiling, and frying on three fuel options. Fold down compact for easy take...
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Camp Cooking, Food & Recipes
12-10-2013, 09:55 PM
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23
Dutch oven cookbooks
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3,429
Posted By
David Clinkenbeard
Lately out in the woods, I have been using my new...
Lately out in the woods, I have been using my new volcano grill to control the heat on my DO. With the hood over the grill & dutch I am getting more confident. The possibilities are endless. But...
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Camp Cooking, Food & Recipes
12-10-2013, 09:18 PM
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23
Dutch oven cookbooks
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3,429
Posted By
David Clinkenbeard
Hi Terry, It was published in 1997. He may...
Hi Terry,
It was published in 1997. He may not be the champ any longer by probably knows what he's talking about. You could fill a small library with cast iron cooking books to chose from. I love...
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Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures
12-10-2013, 03:26 PM
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20
Lets Talk Black Tanks
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3,451
Posted By
David Clinkenbeard
Hi Mike, It's your choice. I'm guessing Escape...
Hi Mike,
It's your choice. I'm guessing Escape will build you one without a toilet and black tank. Your likely in a minority and your resale will be hurt you compared to the factory cost of...
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General Chat
12-08-2013, 11:24 AM
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32
NE Oklahoma Winter Pics
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3,472
Posted By
David Clinkenbeard
Imo. may I suggest the Aransas National Wildlife...
Imo. may I suggest the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge. It's 59,000 acres of coastal refuge attracting 392 species of birds and other native wildlife. It is considered the "Meca of Texas Bird...
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General Chat
12-07-2013, 08:49 AM
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Picking up a Scamp later this month, need help.
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3,444
Posted By
David Clinkenbeard
One piece of advice I haven't heard John: Hook...
One piece of advice I haven't heard John:
Hook up that new Scamp at the factory and tow directly to Tucson.
Life is too short to shiver! Enjoy your new rig and travel safe.:)
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Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures
12-07-2013, 08:34 AM
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20
Lets Talk Black Tanks
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3,451
Posted By
David Clinkenbeard
Cheap toilet paper that will dissolve,...
Cheap toilet paper that will dissolve, deodorizer, a wash wand to help you rinse your tank, and I put ice in while towing after dumping to keep the inside clean. I would also recommend keeping a...
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General Chat
12-06-2013, 07:37 PM
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32
NE Oklahoma Winter Pics
Views:
3,472
Posted By
David Clinkenbeard
Life is too short to shiver. There is another...
Life is too short to shiver. There is another winter storm coming behind this one Carl.
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General Chat
12-06-2013, 04:40 PM
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10
Anyone want to try this?
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1,614
Posted By
David Clinkenbeard
It wouldn't be for your average sleep walker!
It wouldn't be for your average sleep walker!
Forum:
General Chat
12-06-2013, 04:28 PM
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32
NE Oklahoma Winter Pics
Views:
3,472
Posted By
David Clinkenbeard
Hi Carl, It's a sin to get snow on that...
Hi Carl,
It's a sin to get snow on that beautiful travel trailer. Hitch up and go south while the wind is in your favor. Very south by the look of today's national forecast.
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
12-02-2013, 10:41 PM
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12
Winter Camping
Views:
2,440
Posted By
David Clinkenbeard
I don't know that much about them Donna. While...
I don't know that much about them Donna. While living in Colorado we looked seriously at buying a new 21 Bigfoot in 2003. I too wanted to extend my camping season. I decided it was too heavy, wide,...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
12-02-2013, 02:52 PM
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12
Winter Camping
Views:
2,440
Posted By
David Clinkenbeard
Hi Tony, Have you considered owning a Bigfoot...
Hi Tony,
Have you considered owning a Bigfoot trailer? They are considered more of a four season trailer than Casita. Their design and quality lend to better cold weather camping. Someone on this...
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General Chat
11-26-2013, 05:35 PM
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How many MPG
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11,011
Posted By
David Clinkenbeard
I am with you Arlon. Our Trailer---Escape...
I am with you Arlon.
Our Trailer---Escape 5.0
Length---19.5'
Tow vehicle by choice---2005 Dodge Ram 2500
Engine---5.9 Cummins diesel
Transmission---Auto 2 wheel drive
Average speed---The...
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Hi, I am....
11-18-2013, 01:35 PM
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Hello...Were David & Sandy
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1,152
Posted By
David Clinkenbeard
Hello...Were David & Sandy
Hi Everyone,
Although we are not new to the fiberglass RV family, I have just re-registered into Fiberglass RV forum today. I haven't visited this forum much in the last few years instead hanging...
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