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General Chat
10-21-2018, 08:02 AM
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Maxxair Fan
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janisg
Actually I was referring to the Kodiak solar...
Actually I was referring to the Kodiak solar generator--don't have to run a loud motor. But I understand what you are saying, thank you for your advice.
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General Chat
10-20-2018, 08:23 PM
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Maxxair Fan
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Maxxair Fan
Does this roof fan have a plug so I can plug into a Kodiak generator?
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Camping, Campout Reports
07-15-2017, 11:59 AM
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NL Caravan 2016
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41,442
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janisg
Love these pictures. Can't get over seeing all...
Love these pictures. Can't get over seeing all that ice. What a contradiction in the picture of Ginny wearing shorts and all that ice in the background. What an interesting place to visit. And...
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Camping, Campout Reports
07-14-2017, 03:15 PM
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NL Caravan 2016
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41,442
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janisg
Nobody would believe these pictures are from the...
Nobody would believe these pictures are from the same trip. Ginny in shorts one day and then out in the snow on another day.
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Camping, Campout Reports
07-14-2017, 02:56 PM
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NL Caravan 2016
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41,442
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janisg
I always liked the New England area, I believe...
I always liked the New England area, I believe my ancestors on my Mom's side came to America in the 1700's and lived around the Boston area and some eventually came down to Long Island to live,...
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Camping, Campout Reports
07-14-2017, 02:44 PM
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NL Caravan 2016
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41,442
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janisg
What was the temperature? How did you dress?
What was the temperature? How did you dress?
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Camping, Campout Reports
07-14-2017, 02:07 PM
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NL Caravan 2016
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41,442
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janisg
Wow, what a beautiful picture. The icebergs are...
Wow, what a beautiful picture. The icebergs are so white and the blue water is absolutely beautiful! Look forward to more pictures.
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Camping, Campout Reports
07-07-2017, 08:41 PM
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NL Caravan 2016
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41,442
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janisg
Do you have a blog about your travels. Your...
Do you have a blog about your travels. Your trips sound so interesting.
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Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer
07-01-2017, 04:04 AM
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Anyone hear of "sick camper" diagnoses?
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janisg
Correction. I should have said portable...
Correction. I should have said portable humidifier. I looked up steamer on Amazon and got nothing but cooking appliances.
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Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer
06-29-2017, 04:44 PM
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17 years
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6,968
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janisg
Thank you so much for taking the time to answer...
Thank you so much for taking the time to answer my questions. I really appreciate it. I'm interested in visiting Canada, especially Quebec city and surrounding area. I will look into getting the...
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Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer
06-29-2017, 12:16 PM
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17 years
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janisg
Looked up Newfoundland and area. Where do you...
Looked up Newfoundland and area. Where do you camp when you visit there? It looks like an interesting place to visit. Also, what Scamp 16 model do you have? And does it keep you warm enough when...
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General Chat
06-29-2017, 11:45 AM
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HEALTH
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1,488
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janisg
Thank you all for answering my question. I asked...
Thank you all for answering my question. I asked it because I was watching one of those news shows one evening and the two detectives were investigating a murder out in one of our western states--so...
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General Chat
06-28-2017, 08:40 PM
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HEALTH
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HEALTH
Does anyone here have to deal with blood clot issues. How do you deal with it and do you only travel a short distance to camp overnight or a few days. AND has anyone improved their health since...
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Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer
06-28-2017, 07:42 PM
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Anyone hear of "sick camper" diagnoses?
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janisg
Sounds like your sinuses were very dry. Did you...
Sounds like your sinuses were very dry. Did you feel better when you took a shower? You can buy a portable steamer to take with you when you house sit.
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
12-14-2016, 06:48 PM
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Electronic Ignition Water Heater
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janisg
Thanks Brian.
Thanks Brian.
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
12-14-2016, 05:25 PM
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Electronic Ignition Water Heater
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janisg
Electronic Ignition Water Heater
Can a electronic ignition water heater be installed in a scamp camper? I noticed that casita offers one but it isn't listed as an option for the scamp. Can I have one installed either by Scamp or...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
11-18-2016, 01:35 PM
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height of scamp
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janisg
Thank you all for all your input. It's nice to...
Thank you all for all your input. It's nice to know that there are a lot of knowledgeable people to help when there is a question or problem. Thanks again.
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
11-06-2016, 03:29 PM
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height of scamp
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janisg
I'm sorry--I was thinking of buying a 13' Scamp. ...
I'm sorry--I was thinking of buying a 13' Scamp. From pictures they look low to the ground. Casita has a high lift axle that is an option to lift the camper a bit higher. I was wondering if Scamp...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
11-06-2016, 02:31 PM
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height of scamp
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height of scamp
Does Scamp have a lift system to raise a camper a few inches higher like Casita campers do?
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
05-23-2016, 12:49 PM
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Trailer Tongue Box
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5,321
Posted By
janisg
Thanks Carol, I'll consider your advice. ...
Thanks Carol, I'll consider your advice. Good-bye All.
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
05-23-2016, 10:21 AM
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Trailer Tongue Box
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5,321
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janisg
Hi Wayne, I did just find out that a box does...
Hi Wayne, I did just find out that a box does have to be ventilated and now I'm not to keen on having a battery in there with the propane tank (when I ever get a camper). Read earlier this morning...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
05-23-2016, 10:09 AM
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Trailer Tongue Box
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5,321
Posted By
janisg
I don't know Jim since I don't own a scamp or any...
I don't know Jim since I don't own a scamp or any other camper yet--but I've been to your site a few times and like what I saw. I read A LOT about campers and camping but haven't gotten the chance...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
05-23-2016, 05:02 AM
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Trailer Tongue Box
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5,321
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janisg
Sorry Dave, you're right, I should have been...
Sorry Dave, you're right, I should have been kinder to you. But it was in the middle of the night and I just didn't feel like going into it when I saw your response. Don't sleep well--plus the fact...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
05-23-2016, 01:25 AM
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Trailer Tongue Box
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5,321
Posted By
janisg
Google it yourself and see what you come up with.
Google it yourself and see what you come up with.
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
05-22-2016, 10:50 PM
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Trailer Tongue Box
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5,321
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janisg
Trailer Tongue Box
I see I got a lot of looks at my question but no answers--so I googled trailer tongue box for scamp and it brought me back to fiberglassrv and I got my answers.
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
05-22-2016, 12:14 PM
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Trailer Tongue Box
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5,321
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janisg
Trailer Tongue Box
I have been looking at the Scamp trailers; I like the fact that it has a high insulation rating. But two things bother me, the door lock, which I already found information about on this site and the...
Forum:
General Chat
05-16-2016, 03:10 AM
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24
Arthritis
Views:
2,731
Posted By
janisg
Thanks Ellpea for your input. Yes, I've heard...
Thanks Ellpea for your input. Yes, I've heard yoga is good for arthritis--i've found a few sites on youtube that has yoga for seniors--keep forgetting about them..i've got to do that again. But when...
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General Chat
05-15-2016, 09:04 PM
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24
Arthritis
Views:
2,731
Posted By
janisg
Thanks Mitzi for all the information--I'm sure a...
Thanks Mitzi for all the information--I'm sure a lot of people will benefit from it. I've learned that a lot of people do suffer with pain and still keep camping--that helps a lot.
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General Chat
05-15-2016, 11:51 AM
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24
Arthritis
Views:
2,731
Posted By
janisg
So I see a lot of people are suffering from pain...
So I see a lot of people are suffering from pain and still keep going. I thought I wouldn't be able to try camping because of this (sometimes the pain was reallly bad) but you all are handling it...
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General Chat
05-15-2016, 09:15 AM
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24
Arthritis
Views:
2,731
Posted By
janisg
I have a bone spur on my left heel--doesn't...
I have a bone spur on my left heel--doesn't bother me much but I find that ice helps a lot as well as OTC medication. Sometimes my knee will hurt a little and I'll but an ice pack on it for about 20...
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General Chat
05-15-2016, 08:02 AM
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24
Arthritis
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2,731
Posted By
janisg
Thanks Mary&Bob, I'll have to check that out. ...
Thanks Mary&Bob, I'll have to check that out.
RGRugg I'm sorry to hear about the car crash--that can have lasting effects. But you still camp and that gives me hope. I personally believe that...
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General Chat
05-15-2016, 06:02 AM
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24
Arthritis
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2,731
Posted By
janisg
Thanks Steve, that makes me feel better about...
Thanks Steve, that makes me feel better about getting into camping. You're right, sitting home isn't great--might as well be sitting somewhere outside and seeing nature at it's best. Thanks.
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General Chat
05-15-2016, 01:12 AM
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24
Arthritis
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2,731
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janisg
Arthritis
Does anyone else suffer from arthritis and how well do you deal with it when camping?
Forum:
Camp Cooking, Food & Recipes
05-04-2016, 08:41 PM
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20
Rice cooker not just for rice
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6,133
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janisg
Terry, what brand of rice cooker do you have?
Terry, what brand of rice cooker do you have?
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
04-30-2016, 01:48 PM
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16
Refrigerators
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2,009
Posted By
janisg
Good information Kcorbin--I will keep it in mind....
Good information Kcorbin--I will keep it in mind. Thanks for taking the time to tell me. Janis
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
04-30-2016, 09:14 AM
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16
Refrigerators
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2,009
Posted By
janisg
I was thinking that a person could buy one of...
I was thinking that a person could buy one of those little refrigerators found on Amazon ENGEL USA MT17F-U1 Portable Dual Voltage Fridge/Freezer, Grey, 16 quart
and then transfer your food to...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
04-30-2016, 08:54 AM
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16
Refrigerators
Views:
2,009
Posted By
janisg
The Forbes article I found was written Nov. 6,...
The Forbes article I found was written Nov. 6, 2014 by Daniel Fisher titled: 'Exploding RV Refrigerators Spark A War Among Plaintiff Lawyers' and referred to Norcold's refrigerators.
The...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
04-30-2016, 08:34 AM
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16
Refrigerators
Views:
2,009
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janisg
Thanks gordon2 for your reference. I googled rv...
Thanks gordon2 for your reference. I googled rv refrigerator fires and came up with a page of references. One was on rvforum in general discussion Norcold Refrigerator Fires. Another was the...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
04-30-2016, 12:18 AM
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Refrigerators
Views:
2,009
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janisg
Thanks for replying Dave--you're the one that...
Thanks for replying Dave--you're the one that mentioned Truckfridge Refrigerators before when I was looking at LilSnoozy TT so I looked them up and saved the link just in case I want to go that...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
04-29-2016, 11:22 PM
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Refrigerators
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2,009
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janisg
Refrigerators
I've been hearing about refrigerators catching fire and destroying travel trailers. Has anyone had any bad experiences with the refrig. that Casita puts in their trailers? Did anyone change out...
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General Chat
04-24-2016, 06:48 PM
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Couch
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683
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janisg
couch
changed my mind about the question. found my answer.
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Camping, Campout Reports
04-14-2016, 11:09 PM
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16
Deer Ticks
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1,850
Posted By
janisg
Years ago I remember people talking about Avon...
Years ago I remember people talking about Avon oil for the skin that was effective fighting mosquitoes--maybe also ticks. Anyone hear of this?
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Camping, Campout Reports
04-14-2016, 08:48 PM
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Deer Ticks
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1,850
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janisg
I looked up how to protect yourself from ticks...
I looked up how to protect yourself from ticks while camping and OFF! by Johnson & Johnson has a good page on their products. They have a deep woods insect repellent--so I'm feeling better about the...
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Camping, Campout Reports
04-14-2016, 07:41 PM
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Deer Ticks
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1,850
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janisg
Deer Ticks
I was checking out camping on Long Island, NY to take my grandkids to but I read a lot about the deer tick problems campers have been having. I read some information and said spray with deet in it...
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General Chat
04-07-2016, 02:51 AM
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Hail and lightning
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2,097
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janisg
https://youtu.be/xl76kLLvHOI about lightning...
https://youtu.be/xl76kLLvHOI
about lightning storms
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General Chat
03-18-2016, 08:51 AM
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What kind of Casita do you have and why?
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7,157
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janisg
Thanks Lynn--seeing all those people in the...
Thanks Lynn--seeing all those people in the Casita you own shows me that the camper is a lot bigger than I thought. I never even thought about getting the one with the bunks--gives me something to...
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General Chat
03-14-2016, 08:08 PM
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What kind of Casita do you have and why?
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7,157
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janisg
My original pick was the Spirit Deluxe but I'm...
My original pick was the Spirit Deluxe but I'm beginning to look around at the other campers Casita has and rethinking things. I would love to see the curtains and bedspreads your wife made--I like...
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General Chat
03-14-2016, 04:54 PM
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What kind of Casita do you have and why?
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I didn't know there was a rally...
I didn't know there was a rally section--Lancaster, PA would have been perfect to go to. Thanks for the info. There are some videos someone posted from the last one in October from Lancaster which...
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General Chat
03-13-2016, 01:17 PM
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What kind of Casita do you have and why?
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7,157
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janisg
Wow, so much information. Didn't know about the...
Wow, so much information. Didn't know about the exchange rate in Canada, that's great news! Thank you all for all your answers. Dave, thank you for the info. you sent me. It really helps in...
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General Chat
03-12-2016, 09:39 PM
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What kind of Casita do you have and why?
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That's what I'm thinking--it is narrow throughout...
That's what I'm thinking--it is narrow throughout the whole camper and I did want something wider. I realize that 'camping' means you are suppose to be outside most of the time but there is going to...
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