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Bosque Del Apache Bird Preserve is between Sante Fe and Albuqueque, but you can't go in if you have a dog in the car. I thought you would appreciate this: Favorite birding sites in Cochise County, Arizona I think the site is well done. We've been to many of the places listed.

Dear John and Jodi: We do this every year. We have done it two years now with the Campinn. 1. I40 can be touch and go. If you want to not constantly watch the weather, go I10. 2. We tend to stay to the lower altitude areas so that it is warmer during the day. If it is very nice, we...

Cripes! I wish I would have seen this post earlier. I'm in Iowa City and could have come to the Galena getaway had I not junked up my calendar. Is there a mailing list? I will google your LoLTJ name.

Other forum contributors are more experienced than I am. But I would love to have them challenge my hypothesis: 1. Depends on the tow vehicle in part, as you want the TV to be able to pull and stop the weight so that you can be nimble and predictable in traffic. 2. Depends on whether you...

We are planning in June to go to Theodore Roosevelt National Park. I've searched the forums, and don't see much content. Any thoughts?

Thanks everyone for the sharing community. I did so much research on the forums when we were starting out, and it was incredibly helpful to me. Now I wish I knew who all those writers were over time that helped me from past posts. Wishing everyone well. Lorie

I am puzzled as to why the black electrical tape doesn't work. I have been in a lot of rain, and driving wind, but have only had this problem once. Can you comment on the tape?

I wonder about using bike chain wax that is intended for keeping the bike chain clean in the summer/dusty environment. Perhaps it would not be as durable and would need to be lubricated more frequently. I think it is called Clean Ride. Any opinions?

120 for sure. We aren't running the refrigerator and Carey was fully supportive of the 120 in our circumstances. Consider the following: 1. Short days 2. Cloudy days 3. Not being on top of turning the panels to the sun at all times.

Hi Renee - We're from Iowa City in the Peninsula. You will love your campinn.

Jealous. Jealous. Jealous.

I sure wish we could join you. I would love to talk to you. Your posts are really helpful and well thought out.

That makes perfect sense. Thank you. I was conflating the analysis in my mind. I was thinking about ICE, not WIND. Of course we've been in terrible, terrible side winds also, and we were solid as a rock with no worries at all.

My reaction was the same as Steve and Alea's. But later a question surfaced in my mind. I think it is sound advice to follow Carey's recommendations on weight distribution. My thought for discussion is, would there ever be a time that would be an exception to the rule, in which you would...

I also feel like I can't be helpful, but would love to hear your experiences. This area is one that I always have to rush through.... Lorie

Dear Tom and Diana: Hmm. You learn something new every day. We didn't know about the recommendation to drop the heat exchanger down over the stove. We have never had an MSR stove, and we have never dropped it down. Over the years we've had 2 or 3 stoves and just used it flush with the pan...

It will be individual, and you will have fun figuring it out. You will love your new kitchen. The storage space is incredible, and I always have to work to try to fill up the kitchen storage before a long drive - e.g. tucking extra rolls of paper towels in to take up extra space. We also...

I am fearful my message will not be helpful, but because you suggested you have some reservation about the generator and the "dark side," I want to share an idea. The Yeti's are remarkable. We have two. When we start out one is filled with frozen goods, and the other is filled with mainly...

Dear Joan: Yes. We use the regular camping mattress that came with the 550. Under it is the Froli "Travel". The mattress package combined is not technically softer, but because there is flexion, it seems softer. That is, I put the weaker springs where I need the softness, and it feels...

Dear Steve & Alea: That makes sense - the mattress is dry and the air pocket create more warmth. We had the cold weather coming back to Iowa from Arizona. Couldn't agree more that the door vents/roof vent are sources of cool air... I'm pleased you confirmed my belief that the system is...