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    Traveling from Montana to Newport, Oregon, would like to avoid Portland??

    I use highway 20 regularly. It's a great little highway, two lanes most all the way. Scenic, A bit curvy in places, but nothing for a 26 footer. It's route through cities is well marked. There are several place along the way that are well worth stopping to visit. A lot of the area along highway...
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    Recommended handheld radios

    Whoever said you needed a license is correct. The FCC allows only certain radio types to be operated with the power output of those radios without a license. FRS radios, for instance, are licenseless, but operate at 250mw, with a fixed, built-in, specifically designed antenna. The Baofeng...
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    Our first motorhome. Almost lost the toad on the way home.

    I've had a towed do that exact same thing. After pulling for many miles on one trip, it started that behavior after just a few (25) miles on another trip. As near as I can determine, the front wheels rock quickly from lock to lock to some sort of resonance. It's truly a scary experience to look...
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    1985 Itasca Sunflyer VIN locations

    On my 87 Sunflyer there is a manufacturer's sticker on the drivers door or sidewall left of the steering wheel. It is laminated into place, so I suppose it could vanish easily. The rest of the VIN number locations are the same as any other P30 chassis (which is what you should have). From a...
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    Ice

    :) Pretty!
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    Temperature

    If the pipes are not exposed, then the wind has no effect. Use the Actual Temperature to worry about freezing pipes. That is the coldest a pipe (or any other object) will get due to cooling by the air. The "feels Like" temperature describes how fast an object cools, or how much heat must be...
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    correct use of a manometer

    That would be right. Just make sure all the other uses of LP are deactivated. Now just watch for it to drop. If it drops, check the temporary connections first and look for leaks... If it does not drop, you're good! HTH Mike
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    RV Propane

    The correct way to test for leaks is using a pressure gauge in the LP line. My sunflyer had one installed in front of the fridge when I got it. It's accessible behind the fridge panel on the outside. It may have been an addition to the system, but a very good addition. Turn off all the propane...
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    Tac, WA to Miles City, MT. I-84 vs I-90

    I've been over both routes. The map is correct. I-84 has fewer hills, though the stretch east of Pendleton is pretty steep. There is a stop about half-way up which has a great view of the valley to the northwest. Just plan to go slow up the hill, it's a long grind. The route over I-90 has...
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    RV Onan Propane Generator troubles

    Hi, and Welcome to the forum! Propane generators have advantages; the fuel system doesn't gum up with old gasoline, the fuel never gets old, and generally, they run trouble-free for several years. The disadvantage is that they are harder to troubleshoot, especially when it comes to fuel...
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    Oregon Route 139 or US 395-Susanville, CA to Klamath Falls, OR

    There is so much to see along those routes, you should do both! Seriously though, both roads are about the same as far as travel. There is a great little park at Goose Lake, right at the Oregon-California border which is a great stay for a couple of days, and the Modoc lands are not to be...
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    Electric baseboard heaters

    Have you thought about a little kick-space heater like this: http://www.broan.com/products/product/f7b41c72-140a-4ca2-b85e-5323088d6334 The 120V units are available in 750 or 1500 watts. The little units use as much power as a plug-in type heater, but don't use any floor space. Your existing...
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    Back up camera, Wired vs. Wireless

    I went wireless with my camera because of the easy install. I still had to run a wire for power from the dash, all the way to the back, then fish it through the end cap. It works well overall, and I'm about 95% happy with the wireless. It's interesting at times going through town as it will...
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    Colorado travel plans

    Yep - Not going there. It's way too much hassle to sort my mags and then store the ones that are illegal and get them back. I'll just take the long way around. Same as I do about California. There is not enough in either state to make me want to visit anyway...
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    Rare Oregon Blizzard Warning

    I'm in Tillamook - and it's blowing crazy here..  Check out the weather station http://weather.tpud.org/ or here: http://www.ocrg.org/telemetry_feed/ocrgwx.html Mike
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