@chrisncain
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My new RV antenna is one of those that just sits on the roof. It doesn’t extend up/down or rotate – there is no inside knob or winding handle.
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I am in the process of deciding if I want to become a full-time RVer. Lots of stuff to consider, not the least of which is that I’m single and have a bum (handicapped) leg.
That said…. How would a full-timer bring a golf-cart?
I have a truck and trailer. I could load the cart onto the truck…How on earth do I get myself a set of ramps…[Read more]
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I think you would need a toy hauler, they have a built in ramp. Otherwise I have seen rigs with ramps built to drive a small SUV (suzuki samurai or geo tracker, think small jeep) on. I’m sure you could find someone to build a set of ramps. The bad part is that ramps that strong are going to be heavy unless powered.
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Sorry for the delayed response and thank you. I’ve seen a fair number of campers with aluminum ramps. When I ask them where they were purchased, the response is ‘online’ , but no one can seem to remember where! I agree with you, they will need to be well- built and everything I have discovered online doesn’t look sturdy enough. Am I missing…[Read more]
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Christine Cain posted an update in the group
RV Pets 1 month, 1 week ago · updated 1 month, 1 week agoAll that drama for nothin’! Don’t know if I mentioned it but my fur baby is a rescue. The short story… Got the bark collar, put it on the lowest possible setting. The result was nothing short of miraculous. He was behaving perfectly. Taking the collar off when he’s indoors he starts acting up. After a couple days, it became obvious that
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Glad things worked out for you. Rescues will surprise you.
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We too, are glad all is well! All we have to do with our doxies is threaten to get the collar and they behave!
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Christine Cain posted an update in the group
RV Pets 1 month, 3 weeks ago · updated 1 month, 2 weeks agoWouldn’t dream of going anywhere without my best friend Harley, the pug. He was 7 when I rescued him and, unfortunately bias never “taken” to camping very well. High Anxiety issues. If anyone walks by the camper to close (according to him) he barks and goes crazy even if it’s a neighbor coming to say hello. Otherwise he’s grasped all of his other…[Read more]
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Our beagle has separation anxiety and would howl and bay if left alone. I bought a electric bark collar, it has 6 shock levels starting very mild, and with only a few jolts she stopped. It was amazing how quick it worked. I guess becasue there was no association with me.
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We use a similar collar with our two mini doxies. It has a tone and mild jolt. We have a remote for them, so if we are outside the RV or house or inside we tone them (and that’s all they need now.) Sometimes all I have to do is say – “Do you want me to get the collar” and they quiet down. Dogs are very smart! -Nancy
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And I think he’s very handsome! – Nancy
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I was really hoping to avoid “the collar” but want to enjoy!
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I felt bad at first, but you really don’t have to use the shock but once or twice, they are very intelligent critters !! They are happier knowing we are in charge and they don’t have to take over! – Nancy
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I am following this thread because I have 2 Schnauzers – “Mr and Mrs BarksAlot” Chico and Cinnamon. They too have separation anxiety.
Chico is territorial and will also snap at the ankle of someone walking away from him, so I need to keep a good eye on him.
Cinnamon is all in your face and is opposite.
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Hey Kimberly! Wow, do I feel your pain!
I received the Thundershirt four days ago. Followed instructions to the “T”. I would put it on him and it made him worse! My son and I deduced that it was the Velcro and confirmed by borrowing a regular collar with Velcro. Ug.
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Try a “Dog Appeasing Pheromone” collar. It helped my Lab get over here separation anxiety when I adopted her. On Amazon at http://www.amazon.com/Adaptil-Appeasing-Pheromone-Collar-Medium/dp/B000HPVH78/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1425954454&sr=8-1&keywords=dog+appeasing+pheromone+collar
I was skeptical, but it helped a lot.
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I just came back from the vet, it would appear that the renovations we are doing on the house are stressing our old female cat, Arriet. She’s lost a pound and a half, and has blood in her urine. The vet recommended a product called Feliway, they sprayed a little bit on her fur, and she calmed down almost instantly. I bought the diffuser and the…[Read more]
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My daughter used a citronella collar to stop her shelter dog from going nuts and barking and it worked and doesn’t hurt them just sprays and they don’t like the smell didn’t take any time at all to have him not bark. Be careful thought any dog can get collar smart and then it doesn’t work that great on either methods. Our friends dog is collar…[Read more]
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Christine Cain and
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Christine Cain posted an update in the group
RV Newbies 2 months ago · updated 1 month, 3 weeks agoA question and suggestion….
The suggestion for any newbie is to get tour hands on a book called “10 Minute Tech” . Totally invaluable, real – life, frugal , answers to day to day issues while camping. It sling-shotted my whole understanding of RV Camping.In the above mentioned book, they highly recommended sprinkling Comet cleaning powder…[Read more]
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I rented an RV in Durham, NC a few years ago. It came with ants, and we spent 6 weeks trying getting rid of them. I was in Camping World yesterday and noticed they sell little screens that you can put over your furnace vent. I wish you luck.
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We use Raid Ant drops, comes in a little red bottle,has worked every time we have had ants in the rig., kills the nest.
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Christine Cain replied to the topic 20 Upgrades We Have Made to Our RV in the forum Mods and Upgrades 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Nice article & great tips and suggestions!
Christine Cain joined the group RV Pets 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Christine Cain replied to the topic Homemade Mosquito/Flea/Ant Repellent in the forum Bring your Chair and Chat 1 month, 4 weeks ago
Thanks for the reply, Norma! I will have this whipped up in the next few weeks. Skeeter season always sneaks up on me…..
Christine Cain replied to the topic Homemade Mosquito/Flea/Ant Repellent in the forum Bring your Chair and Chat 2 months ago
I’ve heard of this homemade repellant before, did it work?
I live in the south (ish) east. I hate putting all those harsh chemicals on (like deet) every year. I’ve tried a couple other creative, homemade solutions, but nothing’s worked as well as Deep Woods Off.
Christine Cain commented on the post, Get the Bug Out of Here! Our battle with Bugs in the RV 2 months ago
Whoops, need to look before I leap… Lol
I just posted this in my “Newbie ” group:
The QUESTION : in North Carolina there exists a teeny-tiny, super small ant. Nothing seems to deter it ( other than manual […]
Christine Cain replied to the topic Tips for Keeping the RV Cool Without AC in the forum RV Newbies 2 months ago
Has anyone ever installed a second vent on the opposite side of the camper, one pulling in and one pulling out to create air-flow? What do you think the Pro’s and Con’s would be?
I was just remembering something my Uncle did in his workshop.
Christine Cain replied to the topic Baby It's COLD… in the forum Bring your Chair and Chat 2 months ago
I just learned about the bubble wrap trick, I am SO doing that next year!
Christine Cain replied to the topic Baby It's COLD… in the forum Bring your Chair and Chat 2 months ago
Oh, my goodness did I know your pain! For nearly two weeks in North Carolina! Three days no water. Two days more with no hot water. Scared of walking my dog out on the ice… So many challenges! Almost threw in the towel several times… Lol
I attached able pic…(We’ll see my f I did it right).
Christine Cain replied to the topic How to Thaw and Drain Waste Tanks in the forum Tips and Tricks 2 months ago
I don’t know how people think of these things, what a genius solution! I shared this and the tank thawing suggestion with park staff and they were very impressed.
Christine Cain and Mike & Roxie Johnson are now friends 2 months, 1 week ago
Christine Cain replied to the topic App for checking how much you can tow in the forum Trailers 2 months, 1 week ago
Very cool App! Just walked through it out of curiosity.
Christine Cain replied to the topic How to Thaw and Drain Waste Tanks in the forum Tips and Tricks 2 months, 1 week ago
Any ideas on how to thaw the Drain Hose? (What can I say, I’m new and from the south…. Never stood a chance against the Artic Blast!)
@snowgooseandgoosebumps Too funny!!
Christine Cain and 
Kathy are now friends 2 months, 1 week ago
Most RV’s have a built in booster, look in your main area where the cable comes for the TV. There should be what looks like a wall plate with the cable connector, and a power button with a small LED close by. Is your LED lit? Do you have the cables configured to use the booster?
Unfortunately, yes & yes (light on and working). I do get a fair number of channels – maybe 20 – but none very well. Most frustrating when a show seems to be coming in well and then more than half way through it gets all “mumble jumbled” . (I’m sure that’s a scientific word Somewhere, lol)
“mumble jumbled” is called digital dropout.
Even cloud cover, trees, can affect TV signal when weak.
You could try putting a second booster in, it may help some. (cheapest option) A better quality aim-able antenna would probably be your best solution.
I so appreciate your help with this, and thank you for the translation of my scientific term ! Unfortunately , I don’t know how to go about finding a better aim-able antenna…. Could you point me in the right direction? Please & Thank You! Camping World shows a Winegard Roadstar Omni Directional Antenna…. Like that?
The omni-directional antenna only has a range of 35 miles, whereas the aim-able antenna has a range of 55 miles. Depending on where you are located in reference to the TV transmitters would affect which model would be best for you. If you were going to the bother of changing antenna, I’use this one. It has a range of 90…[Read more]