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    We live in the hurricane prone Gulf Coast. We evacuate for all hurricanes. Consider that there are 4 points normally on the ground at all times, The front and rear wheels. Putting the jacks down for stability give you 4 more points. I personally would rather have 8 points of stability then just four. We also bring the slides in when the wind gets to 45 mph or more. Why, protects the toppers.

    As stated, probably better to have the rear facing the major force of the wind. However, be aware that when hurricane/storms pass that have high winds, the wind reverses sometime during the storms travel, depending on the trave of the storm. A North/South storm will start out with winds coming from an Easterly direction, but as it passes the circular motion will have the winds coming from a Westerly direction

    So how did you do?.

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    I also use black wire tie-ties on the lader. Easy to snip and replace if necessary. Usually it can be stepped over and if it is mounted toward the rear of the ladder the step is still available.

    For the front, I went to a hobby shop (Hobby Lobby here in Texas) and picked up a bag of suction cups with removable hooks. I use a small set of suction cups with the hook stuck to the lower passenger side front window.

    Works for me.

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    Ah! Who to blame. Was it the cashier, a clerk nearby, a passerby. To many variables. I hate to say this, but women are the most apt to lay their card down with the numbers showing. Any passerby can steal the numbers. There is now a big problem with the cards that have the RFID (Radio Frequency Identifiation) chip embedded. A proximity scanner can capture the informaiton off the card by just getting close to your wallet. They make foil sleeves to eliminate thist type of thread, or you can do what I do. Take a hammer, put the card on a hard surface and smash the chip. The card will still slide and scan through a reader but the RFID will be inoperable.

    Herman, send me your card for a few months of vacation time. I'll make sure you get a "card" back.

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    I would suggest the Traveler if you wish to have full functionality of your receiver.

    There is no dome presently on the market that can provide more than one satellite at a time. So unless you wish to only watch one channel at a time, unless they happen to be on the same satellite, then a dome would suffice.

    If you wish to have the full featured functionality of the receiver, then the Traveler is the way to go.

    I personally would opt for the Traveler.

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    I run my DP at about $.50 a mile so for a 1000 miles it would cost you about $160 more than me for fuel at $4 a gallon

    Just don't buy a few cases of beer, wine, or whiskey, don't chase the girls, and you can make up the difference.

    You maintenance costs on the gasser are going to be considerably less than a DP.

    Good luck.

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    X2 for Columbia Falls RV Park. We just left there about 4 weeks ago.

    I found the entrance about 16 or so miles from the RV Park, but a nice easy ride. When you get to the NP, go to the village and look around. If you go to the left, there is not much to see except some burned forest land. the road dead ends into a "T" about 12 miles up and the new road is unpaved and was a washboard when we were on it in the TOAD. We turned around about a half mile down and went back the other direction. Now that, toward the Lodge, is a great ride and great scenery.

    Have fun.

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    We have a KOA card. We use it. The KOA CG's are no better or no worse than any other group of CG's. Just read the RV Park Review on the web to see what other's are saying about any campground. Just remember that competitors can post a review also.

    I really enjoy the KOA for those times when we are traveling and need to make a reservation ahead of time, like for holidays. I can go on to the KOA web site, pick my area, and pick my KOA campground. When I arrive all the paper work is ready for me. For us, it works. Yes, I have stayed at some that I would not return to, but then I have stayed at many other CG's i would not return to either.

    A grain of salt.

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    Try this.

    Open up a map of the location using either Google, or Bing. I prefer BING (http://www.bing.com/maps)

    When the location opens, in the BING search line type in the type of restaurant you are looking for, like Mexican Restaurant, and the map should be populated with those type restaurants. Maybe just using the word "restaurant" would show them all. Click on any balloon to get information.

    If you need clarification let me know.

    I use the same technique to find "RV Parks."

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    Ah! Todd comes through again.

    I have no idea what or why I have two accounts. I have one theory. The server is very upset that ya'll forgot my birthday on the 6th so it created another account thinking I would be better served - NOT.

    In reality Todd, sometime around that time I changed my profile to indicate an email change using the .me.com account. Somehow in my changing my email address in my profile the wonderful computer must have thought I was a "newbie."

    So, to remember my BD next year, please indicate to the computer that it is wayne777590 and i'm the .me.com person.

    Herman, how many posts do you have, boot?

    Nitehawk, I like the "born again" idea, it gives me another 70+ years. Thanks.

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