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Old 06-22-2020, 06:31 PM   #1
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I did see a 2019 thread, and a 2017 thread, but nothing like a 2020-Covid edition.

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So, girlfriend and I have rented a 25' motorhome, for the first 2 weeks in July. I have never done something like this, so why the heck not this year, with all the travel restrictions. Usually it's either the family cottage, or someplace far, hotels.


Anyway, so we're gonna head straight to a friend's place in GP, for Canada Day, and then the world is our oyster --- that translates into, no camping sites booked.

I have toyed a bit with various campsites, but want the CP collective input also, including "You're done farked son, booking way too late"


We're aiming for Fort St John, and then further north or west.. or south?
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Welp, upgraded to a 30 footer & confirmed our itinerary.

Splitting our time between Pierre Grey Lakes, and Williston Lake Campground in BC.

Anyone been to either?
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Old 06-24-2020, 04:49 PM   #3
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I don’t have advice because I haven’t been to those places, but it sounds like a lot of fun. Wife and I rented a trailer as well for a few days in July just to get out of town. Prices are pretty stupid, but we aren’t sure yet if we want to invest in a vehicle and trailer full time quite yet.
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I don’t have advice because I haven’t been to those places, but it sounds like a lot of fun. Wife and I rented a trailer as well for a few days in July just to get out of town. Prices are pretty stupid, but we aren’t sure yet if we want to invest in a vehicle and trailer full time quite yet.
Crazy stupid? eee the clerk mentioned this is a down year for them, as apparently europeans are a huge part of their clientele.

I was told I got a deal on this motorhome. $2800 for 2 weeks, 2000km. Doesn't include their added insurance, chargeable generator hours, and refilling propane and dumping the crap lol.

Maybe you can leverage something still?


Anyway, I'm being trying to be super planny, getting this trip properly prepped.
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Wait, you're taking it for 2 weeks and they are charging you to empty the tanks? You aren't going to make it 2 weeks without doing it yourself.
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Wait, you're taking it for 2 weeks and they are charging you to empty the tanks? You aren't going to make it 2 weeks without doing it yourself.
haha, no. I meant they charge to empty, and shared as an added fee.

I'll be emptying it. Probably a few times lol.
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Ours was about the same per night. We got a trailer and paid for them to drop off and pick up. Seems like a lot of money for camping, but I guess that’s what happens when you don’t have a truck or trailer. I’m not too bothered by it though, it will be worth it in the end.
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Recently bought a couple of neat gizmos for my RV and installed them yesterday.

Flip Automatic Jack Foot:


I fataing hate cranking my jack and all the reviews on all the electric jacks are crap, so this should work perfect to cut down on spinning the jack and I won't have to worry about reliability.

Also, picked up a keypad door lock so I don't have to carry a key with me when I'm away from the trailer. I bought this one, but found it on eBay for $179 versus this price on Amazon. This will also be nice so anyone from my family can come and go without needing to find the person with the key.
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Recently bought a couple of neat gizmos for my RV and installed them yesterday.

Also, picked up a keypad door lock so I don't have to carry a key with me when I'm away from the trailer. I bought this one, but found it on eBay for $179 versus this price on Amazon. This will also be nice so anyone from my family can come and go without needing to find the person with the key.
Where was this 15 years ago when we got our trailer!! Not sure it's worth the cost now since we probably won't keep it much longer but it would have been priceless a few years ago.
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Recently bought a couple of neat gizmos for my RV and installed them yesterday.

Flip Automatic Jack Foot:
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I fataing hate cranking my jack and all the reviews on all the electric jacks are crap, so this should work perfect to cut down on spinning the jack and I won't have to worry about reliability. ....
So, a $100 replacement for a block of wood?

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Recently bought a couple of neat gizmos for my RV and installed them yesterday.

Flip Automatic Jack Foot:


I fataing hate cranking my jack and all the reviews on all the electric jacks are crap, so this should work perfect to cut down on spinning the jack and I won't have to worry about reliability.

Also, picked up a keypad door lock so I don't have to carry a key with me when I'm away from the trailer. I bought this one, but found it on eBay for $179 versus this price on Amazon. This will also be nice so anyone from my family can come and go without needing to find the person with the key.
With no research at all on my part, I have seen those jack foot type attachments on work trailers a lot and have thought they would be a great idea. I have never seen them on an RV. Are they 'approved' for RV use? Is there any reason they would not be appropriate? I really like the idea as my driveway/alley has a dip and I need to use an external jack to load/unload my trailer to get it to level.

Thanks for the post.
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Also, where did you pick it up?
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Triple post score!

I see it on RVs in the amazon posting. May have to pick this up!

Thanks.
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So, a $100 replacement for a block of wood?
Well, it was $65 first of all and it does offer more stability than a block of wood with a jack on top; however, you could apply your logic to almost any purchase aside from basic necessities. I mean, a whole RV could be reduced to $20k more than a tent that accomplishes basically the same thing. Or why are their leveling blocks when you could monkey together some logs and rocks?

I also have this thing, which is a total game changer:


I used to use chunks of wood, but this makes things easier. I love finding ways to make mundane or slightly annoying tasks a bit better and I don't mind spending money to do it. Now when I get to a site or get home I just crank the handle a few times and I'm done. I don't have to open a cubby, drag out my blocks, etc. I just turn the handle and I'm set up faster, easier, cleaner and with more stability. For $65, that's a bargain.
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Also, where did you pick it up?
Picked it up on Amazon for $65 last week.


Looks like the price has gone up to $85 now though. Maybe you can find it somewhere else for the price I paid?
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Welp, upgraded to a 30 footer & confirmed our itinerary.

Splitting our time between Pierre Grey Lakes, and Williston Lake Campground in BC.

Anyone been to either?
I’ve spent a lot of time at Pierre Grey Lakes. It’s a really nice spot.
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Well, it was $65 first of all and it does offer more stability than a block of wood with a jack on top; however, you could apply your logic to almost any purchase aside from basic necessities. I mean, a whole RV could be reduced to $20k more than a tent that accomplishes basically the same thing. Or why are their leveling blocks when you could monkey together some logs and rocks?

I also have this thing, which is a total game changer:


I used to use chunks of wood, but this makes things easier. I love finding ways to make mundane or slightly annoying tasks a bit better and I don't mind spending money to do it. Now when I get to a site or get home I just crank the handle a few times and I'm done. I don't have to open a cubby, drag out my blocks, etc. I just turn the handle and I'm set up faster, easier, cleaner and with more stability. For $65, that's a bargain.
I'll stick with my block of wood. I didn't mean to offend you, it just seems like a really expensive solution that isn't really any better than the almost-free alternative.

I have the same levellers though. They are awesome.
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I have a removable foot on mine but I still use a block of wood so I have to crank less. Also I like having it on wood at the storage place because the ground gets a little soft.
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I don't think there is an updated discussion for camping for camping so I will post my question here. I am thinking about booking a campsite for the long weekend. Provincial parks have sites available at Gull Lake and Pigeon Lake. Gull Lake is pretty nice and has a decent beach but I haven't been to Pigeon Lake before. Would Pigeon Lake be better than Gull Lake?
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Pigeon is basically permanent blue green algae no?
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