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ianbullock
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We have used BB in the US and Canada over the last 15 years or so with mixed results. Sometimes they do a spectacular job, sometimes just ok. The worst wash we ever got was at the Blue Beacon Truck wash of Monee, Illinois. I complained and they sent me a free wash coupon to make up for it.
The one thing I have found is that if you contact their HO on their website with a complaint, they will try to make it right.
"txtiger" did you complain to the store manager or HO?
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A few pictures from the Remembrance Day Ceremony in our home town of Arden Ontario. Population 250.
Ceremony conducted by The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 334, Arden, Ontario. Always a huge turnout in support!
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We here in Canada and the United States are able to enjoy freedom and our life’s each day because of all the Veterans that fought and endangered their own life! Thank You and let’s honor these Veterans and heroes today on Remebrance Day and Veterans Day!
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We just use the non slip drawer and shelf liner that comes in rolls. You can get at RV stores, Amazon, etc.
Comes in various colors...
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A few more thoughts on Toronto and Ottawa.
Toronto.
Driving in Toronto is challenging. Parking even worse and very expensive. If coming in from the north, you may want to park and take the TTC Subway around the city. Suggest you look at the Vaughan Metropolitan Area Station.
TTC_SubwayStreetcarMap_Printable.pdf
Suggested things to do and see in Toronto. CN Tower, Hockey Hall of Fame, Centre Island, Blue Jays Game, Royal Ontario Museum, Art Gallery of Ontario, Live Theatre at Mirvish Theatre, Royal Alexandre Theatre, Prince of Wales Theatre,
Ottawa
Ottawa is a relatively easy city to get around. Driving in and parking should not be an issue. Suggested things to do and see in Ottawa. Parliament Hill, National Gallery of Canada, Canadian Museum of History, Canadian War Museum, Byward Market, National Arts Centre for the Performing Arts,
Have fun!!
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Camping Transit in Lévis is the perfect spot to tour Quebec city from. I would highly recommend it. https://campingtransit.com/
Just South of Ottawa is Poplar Grove Campground. I have not stayed there but have heard good things about them. http://www.ottawaspoplargrovecamp.com/
Toronto is a challenging city to get around. would suggest you look at the Toronto North/Cookstown KOA. Its just north of the city and once the rush hour traffic has subsided its not too far into the city. https://koa.com/campgrounds/toronto-north/
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I disagree with your assertion. Winnebago's customer service is second to none.
Their annual sales of $2 billion compared to Newmar's of $300 million also speak to their product quality and customer satisfaction.
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Having spent many days clearing and burning brush we have found that the best and most economical fire starter, in dry or wet weather, is a Presto Log. At a cost of around $16 for a case of 6 at Home Depot, once started these logs burn for 2-3 hours and will ignite any bush, wet or dry, that you lay on top of them. Way cheaper than using oil, diesel, bags of chips. We always carry one in the MH. Great for starting a camp fire too!
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A very subjective topic. Answers will likely depend on what brand loyalty folks have developed over the years...
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42 minutes ago, manholt said:Look for Dorian, she should be there to join you by Sat.
Now that's funny!😄
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I just got off the phone with Jon Walker. He was apologetic and explained that having outsourced it to a 3rd party provider (as most development is these days), they didn't realise that the launch didn't including Canada. In fact until they got my email, they didn't know. He went on to say that he understands that the Canadian version would be out later this fall. He also said that if he had known this would not have happened.
Sounds to me that he took my comments in the spirit intended and I appreciated him calling.
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I read the announcement from Jon Walker yesterday about the new FMCA App. Much to my disappointment I soon learned that it wasn't available to the Canadian members. I mean, seriously? With all the talk about becoming a member driven organisation, how does alienating the entire Canadian membership base help?
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Over the years I have utilized both FMCA and GoodSam roadside assistance. In the half dozen or more incidents, mostly for tire related issues, both have performed satisfactorily and got me on my way, as expected.
No complaints from me...
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I would definitely exchange at a bank or ATM, would not advise using US currency at stores. You could use your CC's though and the CC company will give you a fair exchange, plus their fee which is generally another 2-3%
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58 minutes ago, DBenoit said:I guess I'll just bring the Tequila for the night before we cross the border.
If Tequila is your drink, I would bring a 40 ouncer each (1.14 litres of alcoholic spirit) to get you thru. Spirits tend to be much higher in price than in the US.
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24 minutes ago, bm02tj said:i believe if you have more you just have to pay the sales tax on the extra booze
And duty, which often makes it more expensive than the booze in the province your entering...
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Per person.
You can bring up to 1.5 litres of wine or 1.14 litres of alcoholic spirits or up to 8.5 litres of beer (about 24 cans) each.
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Yes but to get to those stations you have to drive into Lk Havasu City and its over 20 miles off I40. A 40 plus mile detour. That alone chews up a good portion of your savings. Like $16.00.or more.
By my calculation on a 100 gallons I'm saving $15.75 @ 5% , $5.00 for GoodSam, and the $16 in extra fuel by not driving into town, a total of $36.75..
Now I know i would have got 5% off at the other stations too but still a good $25 saving for me. And no hour detour! And city traffic!
Like I said, whatever works for you. I'll stick with my plan.
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You could be right however in my 20 plus years of travel I have rarely seen this to be the case. Usually the are competitive. Although I can't see the diesel prices in the Lk Havasu City area at this moment, the gas price of $2.84 at Pilot appesrs to be the cheapest in the area.
Whatever floats your boat! Or in this case fills your tank! 😊
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I just swipe my GoodSam card, followed by my Visa CC. The price at the pump is reduced by 5 cents forthe GoodSam discount, the 5% CC discount shows up on my CC monthly statement.
My GoodSam # is registered on my log in on the Pilot Flying J app, which syncs the receipts.
I don't have a Pilot Flying J CC.
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You didn't mention how long it ran before it "lugs down to a stop". Could it be the auto choke? I know I had a similar situation on a previous Marquise 5500.
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Richard, have you looked on Amazon? I did a quick search and came up with a few different brake and gas pedal extenders.
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We've been to many of the Caribbean islands (19) but not Antigua. I'm guessing that its probably as nice as the rest! Likely has the usual amenities and features. palm trees, sand, beaches, tiki bars, restaurants, shops. Did I mention tiki bars?
Have fun!
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Find a truck wash or a spray wash near by and get as much salt off as possible? Especially underneath.