Travel Forum / Travel Types / RV Travel / October 2005

I see where Brian Elfert <belfert@visi.com> contributed:

Here is one that may, repeat, MAY get some of you thinking.
It comes from this site, which has all his old columns (use archives
drop down)
http://www.tmsfeatures.com/tmsfeatures/subcategory.jsp?file=20050909ctnxo-a.txt&
catid=1054&code=ctnxo

I just bought a second-hand 2002 Yukon XL Denali that was reported, to
me, to have 24,800 miles at the time of purchase.  I've since been put
on about 200 miles and my wife and I really like the truck.
The problem is that when I went to fill up for the first time, I

At the risk of starting  a war of words, which is the best gear ratio for
pulling a trailer and why?
373 vs 410

I have a 13x50' enclosed storage area for my 38' Adventurer.  It has
15 amp service inside so I can plug in the service plug and at least
keep the batteries topped.  Any suggestions on what else I might do,
like keep a light bulb on to deal with humidity?  SHould I put down

I am "The Appliance Guy" and I wanted to bring a product to your
attention that is quickly becoming a "must have" item within the RV
community.  It is the Edgestar portable ice maker!  I sell these units
on a daily basis to RV owners across the United States and they love

Hi. I live in Louisiana, and my house was destroyed during Hurricane
Katrina. We have bought a 1996 26' Layton travel trailer from a dealer.
At the dealership everything worked fine. However the first night we
stayed in it the heater stopped blowing hot air. It was still blowing

Hello Rvers: I want to replace the heater element on my Suburban Water
Heater (1996). It looks like I need a very thin walled large socketto
do the job as the metal flashing is very close to the fitting. The
flashing does seem to be bendable enough to get any other tool in there

What is the azimuth and elevation values for aiming the dish when located 30
miles south of La Paz, Baja, Mexico?

We are planning to go to Alaska next year.  When is the best time to go and
why??

RIDDLE:
      Schwarzenegger has a big one.
      Michael J. Fox has a small one.
      Madonna doesn't have one.

Anyone familar with the Volinteers in Parks, VIP, program sponsored by
the Park service? Any experiences, good or bad? Please advise.

Kevin, I have the springs. Please send me your address so that I can mail
them to you.
I will let you know what the postage is and you can have your attorney draw
up a check to cover the charges. Because you refused to gift me than

OK, so this is a screwball time of year to be starting a website about
an RV and it's travels. But that's what we did.
After many years with our old trailer... a Viking 166 pop up, we
upgraded to a 2000 Kiwi 21c. And with the new trailer, I decided that I

Would very much appreciate a URL or any info concerning those
removable, one piece, leather(?) bra/front end masks that also cover
the hood and front window of a vehicle being towed. Thanks.
Tom