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Camp Cooking, Food & Recipes
05-23-2015, 05:14 PM
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Muffins in a Dutch oven?
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6,885
Posted By
OneTim
Use a muffin pan or baking dish slightly smaller...
Use a muffin pan or baking dish slightly smaller than the diameter of the Dutch oven and use a trivet or spacers under the dish to allow air to circulate around it. After that it's just a matter of...
Forum:
Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer
05-17-2015, 12:32 PM
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Full Timing for the Summer
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4,327
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OneTim
If I remember correctly, Covered Bridge is shady...
If I remember correctly, Covered Bridge is shady and can get buggy. I suggest you invest in a good screen house such as Eureka's Northern Breeze and a Honda 2000 generator.
Sent from my iPhone...
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
04-06-2015, 06:35 PM
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Cleaning Tips for RV's
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25,117
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OneTim
Careful! Methanol is very poisonous and is...
Careful! Methanol is very poisonous and is absorbed through skin. Read the MSDS before using.
Sent from my iPhone using Fiberglass RV
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
04-06-2015, 06:31 PM
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Latest word on wax?
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7,012
Posted By
OneTim
How does the UV protection of something like 3M...
How does the UV protection of something like 3M marine wax compare to 303 protectant? I've started using 303 and will probably continue, but I wonder if I'm doing my best to protect my egg.
Sent...
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General Chat
02-07-2015, 06:05 PM
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Outdoor Chairs
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6,308
Posted By
OneTim
Bob, I like the Strongback chairs too. When...
Bob,
I like the Strongback chairs too. When I was having pretty bad back spasms, it was the only chair I could use in the house!
The downside is they are longer than other "bag chairs" and...
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General Chat
09-08-2014, 06:14 PM
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182
Whats your occupation
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25,520
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OneTim
High school Chemistry teacher for the last 35...
High school Chemistry teacher for the last 35 years. 5 or 6 more before I call it quits.
Forum:
General Chat
08-26-2014, 03:11 PM
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57
GPS or old school paper maps for you?
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4,806
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OneTim
If you have a smart phone you might investigate a...
If you have a smart phone you might investigate a GPS app for it. I've been using Garmin's NAVIGON app on my IPhone and it seems to work pretty well. Mush less expensive than a dedicated GPS.
Forum:
Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
08-17-2014, 02:50 PM
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244
NY |
2014, Aug.15-17: Northeast Egg Beaters Hudson River Ramble
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29,378
Posted By
OneTim
A shout out to Frank and Gail for hosting the...
A shout out to Frank and Gail for hosting the rally. Thank you very much for the extraordinary hospitality. Lynne and I don't appreciate all the effort that goes into organizing an event like this...
Forum:
General Chat
04-06-2014, 08:18 PM
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12
Maps and time traveled….
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1,165
Posted By
OneTim
I believe Streets and Trips is still being...
I believe Streets and Trips is still being produced.
https://www.laptopgpsworld.com/2380-review-microsoft-streets-trips
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General Chat
04-06-2014, 04:24 PM
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Maps and time traveled….
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1,165
Posted By
OneTim
Take a look at Microsoft's Streets and Trips. I...
Take a look at Microsoft's Streets and Trips. I believe it will do what you want.
Forum:
Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
02-01-2014, 12:17 PM
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30
How know when Scamp battery is getting low?
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8,108
Posted By
OneTim
I suggest you read...
I suggest you read https://manmrk.net/tutorials/RV/phred/battery.html
If you have a 12 volt outlet in your Scamp you can buy an inexpensive digital voltmeter that just plugs in. It will give you a...
Forum:
Hi, I am....
01-30-2014, 07:20 PM
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New Member
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2,549
Posted By
OneTim
Best advice we got was to attend a rally where...
Best advice we got was to attend a rally where there was a variety of brands, sizes, layouts, etc. We thought we could manage with a small trailer but the first time in a 13 foot Scamp was a little...
Forum:
Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
01-09-2014, 03:14 PM
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244
NY |
2014, Aug.15-17: Northeast Egg Beaters Hudson River Ramble
Views:
29,378
Posted By
OneTim
Frank, We met at the Copake rally. We have...
Frank,
We met at the Copake rally. We have an Escape 5.0. Glad you found a Parkliner!
If you don't mind, you can pencil us in to attend.
Thanks for putting this rally together.
Forum:
Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures
11-24-2013, 07:15 AM
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49
Yet another winterizing question
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7,059
Posted By
OneTim
The second article contains junk science: "It's...
The second article contains junk science: "It's foreign to our body and as such is toxic."
It's OK If someone doesn't want to use propylene glycol. However, safety isn't an issue.
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
11-14-2013, 02:24 PM
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69
Best wax (or whatever) to have an egg shine?
Views:
17,545
Posted By
OneTim
Doesn't anybody else use Amazon.com: 303 Products...
Doesn't anybody else use Amazon.com: 303 Products 30350 Aerospace Protectant - 32 oz.: Automotive (https://www.amazon.com/303-Products-30350-Aerospace-Protectant/dp/B000XBCURW) ?
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
11-13-2013, 02:29 PM
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5th wheel hitch options?
Views:
4,015
Posted By
OneTim
Thanks. So that leaves about 4—500 pounds of...
Thanks. So that leaves about 4—500 pounds of passengers and cargo before the cargo capacity gets maxed out on the Frontiers.
By the way, I checked the cargo capacities of several variations of...
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
11-12-2013, 09:10 PM
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19
5th wheel hitch options?
Views:
4,015
Posted By
OneTim
What is the pin (or hitch) weight of a Scamp 19?...
What is the pin (or hitch) weight of a Scamp 19? The reason I ask is because the cargo capacity of my Frontier is about 1100 pounds. The pin weight of my Escape 5.0 is about 600 pounds which doesn't ...
Forum:
General Chat
10-27-2013, 04:05 PM
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15
10X10 or 15X13 Screenroom
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2,247
Posted By
OneTim
We use a 12 x 12 and find it too big sometimes. ...
We use a 12 x 12 and find it too big sometimes.
https://www.campmor.com/eureka-breezeway-12-x12-screen-house-2-doors.shtml
Looking at the Coleman in your link I would be careful of the slope of...
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
09-06-2013, 03:37 AM
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10
Portable black water holding tank
Views:
4,383
Posted By
OneTim
Amazon.com: Tote-N-Stor 25606 Portable Waste...
Amazon.com: Tote-N-Stor 25606 Portable Waste Transport - 11 Gallon Capacity: Automotive...
Forum:
Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
08-10-2013, 04:55 PM
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186
NY |
2013, Oct. 4-6: Copake, NY Fall Egg Rally
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21,132
Posted By
OneTim
We also have reservations for Fri and Sat...
We also have reservations for Fri and Sat bringing our Escape 5.0.
Lynne and Tim (Rhode Island)
Forum:
Camping, Campout Reports
07-13-2013, 09:37 AM
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6
Chilliwack to New England
Views:
1,411
Posted By
OneTim
Chilliwack to New England
At Newhalem Campground in N. Cascades N.P. heading east.
61805
Forum:
Camping, Campout Reports
06-11-2013, 06:44 PM
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52
Where is the worst place you've ever camped?
Views:
8,901
Posted By
OneTim
Worst campsite ever... Cranberry Acres Campground...
Worst campsite ever... Cranberry Acres Campground on Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts in 1975. We were put in a large canvas floorless group tent with all the other "hippies". Heavy rain and failed...
Forum:
General Chat
06-07-2013, 02:34 PM
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45
Sticky:
Responses and advice given here...
Views:
18,722
Posted By
OneTim
As a newbie I feel compelled to throw in my 2...
As a newbie I feel compelled to throw in my 2 cents on this topic. I believe Tom has it right. Being able to analyze information is a necessary skill expected of everyone.
I originally lurked on...
Forum:
Camping, Campout Reports
06-02-2013, 01:48 PM
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40
Nova Scotia or Bust the Lil Snoozy
Views:
4,983
Posted By
OneTim
I've been tenting at Mount Desert Campground...
I've been tenting at Mount Desert Campground (https://www.mountdesertcampground.com/) for several years as a basecamp to explore Acadia NP. Beautiful area. Besides the usual park attractions you might...
Forum:
Jokes, Stories & Tall Tales
05-24-2013, 03:14 PM
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3
VW Beetle towing a fifth wheel
Views:
1,638
Posted By
OneTim
VW Beetle towing a fifth wheel
VW Beetle pulls fifth wheel travel trailer - YouTube (https://youtu.be/PGeUSjRMlQ4)
This was published in 1974 and you probably already saw it. Fun to watch anyway.
Forum:
Jokes, Stories & Tall Tales
05-23-2013, 03:03 PM
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62
CanAm RV does it again!
Views:
6,643
Posted By
OneTim
VW 2.0 TDI has a towing capacity of 1500kg (3300...
VW 2.0 TDI has a towing capacity of 1500kg (3300 lb).
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
05-05-2013, 04:43 AM
Replies:
18
Another "do not leave home without one" item
Views:
3,090
Posted By
OneTim
I was searching for a 7 pin tester and came...
I was searching for a 7 pin tester and came across this one Tekonsha 7-Way Trailer Emulator Blade Style Connector Tekonsha Wiring 6562 (https://www.etrailer.com/p-6562.html)
Is it worth the extra...
Forum:
Money Matters
05-04-2013, 06:18 AM
Replies:
22
Financing new Scamp
Views:
17,889
Posted By
OneTim
My bank mentioned NADA a couple of times but an...
My bank mentioned NADA a couple of times but an actual invoice/bill of sale satisfied them and was the final word in the actual retail price.
Forum:
Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
05-03-2013, 10:39 AM
Replies:
53
PA |
Anything happening 2013?
Views:
5,716
Posted By
OneTim
This might be an opportunity to strut our new...
This might be an opportunity to strut our new Escape 5.0 coming in July.
Forum:
General Chat
04-10-2013, 10:32 AM
Replies:
455
Sticky:
Trailer Weights in the Real World
Views:
224,833
Posted By
OneTim
I know when I was wondering what I could tow with...
I know when I was wondering what I could tow with my vehicle the real weights thread here was the most helpful resource I could find anywhere (along with my vehicle's owner's manual).
Perhaps we...
Forum:
Camping, Campout Reports
04-02-2013, 04:30 PM
Replies:
5
Camping in massachusetts
Views:
1,538
Posted By
OneTim
There may be a small Mom and Pop campground in...
There may be a small Mom and Pop campground in one of the towns you mentioned, but I don't know of any. If you're willing and able to increase your radius by about an hour or so you'll find some very...
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
02-18-2013, 05:25 PM
Replies:
8
Travel planning app
Views:
1,523
Posted By
OneTim
Not an app but a website: ...
Not an app but a website:
www.distancesonline.com
There may be a link to an app on the website.
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
12-01-2012, 07:26 AM
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50
Weigh Trailer Using 2x4/Bathroom Scale???
Views:
14,303
Posted By
OneTim
Here's another way to weigh a trailer. Only tools...
Here's another way to weigh a trailer. Only tools needed are a ruler and tire pressure gauge.
https://www.exploratorium.edu/snacks/tired_weight/index.html
Forum:
General Chat
11-11-2012, 06:00 PM
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83
Women travelling alone
Views:
8,396
Posted By
OneTim
52882 Couldn't resist
52882
Couldn't resist
Forum:
General Chat
08-20-2012, 07:06 PM
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32
Craters of the Moon Nat Monument
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3,291
Posted By
OneTim
Here's a book you might enjoy: 101 American...
Here's a book you might enjoy:
101 American Geo-Sites You've Gotta See by Albert Dickas
Amazon.com: 101 American Geo-Sites You've Gotta See (Geology Underfoot) (9780878425877): Albert B. Dickas:...
Forum:
General Chat
07-13-2012, 09:45 AM
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46
ParkLiner would Appreciate Advertising Advice
Views:
7,216
Posted By
OneTim
Chandler, My wife and I had the opportunity...
Chandler,
My wife and I had the opportunity to meet you and see your Parkliner in Pennsylvania. It's at the top of our list for next spring.
My story is that when I started thinking about a...
Forum:
Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
07-02-2012, 02:52 PM
Replies:
183
Mid-Atlantic Egg Fest 2012- June 29/30th @ Nittany Mt, Williamsport, Pa KOA- $35/nite
Views:
20,381
Posted By
OneTim
Thanks to everyone
Lynne and I want to thank everyone for your kindness and hospitality. As wannabees we went hoping to see your eggs up close and personal. We got exactly what we wanted.
Chandler's Parkliner was...
Forum:
Modifications, Alterations and Updates
05-14-2012, 09:04 AM
Replies:
5
Battery Monitor... solar controller monitor?
Views:
2,386
Posted By
OneTim
You might want to read HandyBob's advice. ...
You might want to read HandyBob's advice.
...
Forum:
Camp Cooking, Food & Recipes
05-11-2012, 01:25 PM
Replies:
303
How do you make Coffee?
Views:
61,889
Posted By
OneTim
It's similar to a French press because the...
It's similar to a French press because the extraction/brewing process is exactly the same. That is, you let the coffee remain in contact with the hot water for as long as you want (3-5 minutes, just...
Forum:
Camp Cooking, Food & Recipes
05-11-2012, 08:23 AM
Replies:
303
How do you make Coffee?
Views:
61,889
Posted By
OneTim
Clever Coffee Dripper. French press coffee with...
Clever Coffee Dripper. French press coffee with the convenience of a drip filter. You'll never go back.
Clever Coffee Dripper (https://www.sweetmarias.com/clevercoffeedripperpictorial.php)
Forum:
Modifications, Alterations and Updates
04-09-2012, 06:05 PM
Replies:
22
Speakers
Views:
4,038
Posted By
OneTim
I have a Tivoli table radio model one. AM/FM,...
I have a Tivoli table radio model one. AM/FM, input for my IPhone, runs on AC or DC, inputs for AM and FM antenna, and great sound. Monaural speaker but stereo with headphones. Pricey at about $150...
Forum:
Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
04-03-2012, 05:37 PM
Replies:
183
Mid-Atlantic Egg Fest 2012- June 29/30th @ Nittany Mt, Williamsport, Pa KOA- $35/nite
Views:
20,381
Posted By
OneTim
We're also looking forward to this rally. Never...
We're also looking forward to this rally. Never been to one before, never owned a trailer, but hope to see a variety of models before we pull the trigger. We reserved a tent site. I didn't call and...
Forum:
Modifications, Alterations and Updates
03-27-2012, 01:57 PM
Replies:
6
Screen Room for 16' Scamp
Views:
5,450
Posted By
OneTim
I don't have a Scamp but I have a Eureka Northern...
I don't have a Scamp but I have a Eureka Northern Breeze screen house. With its relatively vertical walls, wide doors on opposite sides with awnings, and roll-up waterproof walls I think it would be...
Forum:
Modifications, Alterations and Updates
03-23-2012, 10:40 AM
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44
Modified Lil Snoozy - What do you think?
Views:
32,435
Posted By
OneTim
Jack Knife Couch/Bed size?
What size bed does the original LilSnoozy couch fold out to? I'm wondering why you wouldn't simply sleep one on the bed and one on the "jack-knife couch" if you want separate beds.
I'm seriously...
Forum:
General Chat
03-18-2012, 07:03 AM
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19
Tarp for Shade?
Views:
5,224
Posted By
OneTim
Consider buying a Kelty Noah tarp and a couple of...
Consider buying a Kelty Noah tarp and a couple of their adjustable poles. You'll need four guylines and four stakes. The tarps are available in several sizes. The shape of the Kelty tarps make them...
Forum:
General Chat
03-02-2012, 09:22 AM
Replies:
276
$3.50 per gallon!!!
Views:
24,288
Posted By
OneTim
For an authoritative explanation of why gas...
For an authoritative explanation of why gas prices are what they are read Dan Dicker's Oil's Endless Bid. Basically everything to do with the commodities market and little or nothing to do with...
Forum:
Camping, Campout Reports
02-27-2012, 07:53 AM
Replies:
18
How do you find campsites?
Views:
2,641
Posted By
OneTim
How do you find campsites?
Newbie question here...
How do you find campsites? Specifically, what resources (books, maps, apps, etc.) do you use? I want to be able to project about 250 miles in a certain direction from my...
Forum:
Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
02-24-2012, 10:20 AM
Replies:
183
Mid-Atlantic Egg Fest 2012- June 29/30th @ Nittany Mt, Williamsport, Pa KOA- $35/nite
Views:
20,381
Posted By
OneTim
We're planning to buy a travel trailer next year...
We're planning to buy a travel trailer next year but we haven't seen any eggs up close and personal. This rally looks like the perfect opportunity so I booked a tent site for the weekend.
We hope...
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
02-10-2012, 03:27 PM
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14
Scamp 13 lowest real weight?
Views:
15,486
Posted By
OneTim
Scamp 13 lowest real weight?
How much does a Scamp 13 actually weigh?
I have a Honda CRV with A 1500 LB tow capacity and can't afford a different vehicle. How light can I configure a Scamp to be?
I am going from hardcore...
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