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  1. hiadventurer

    Anyone Managing Awards?

    Are Bob and Kathy still managing the CampInn Awards?
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    125 Watt Solar Panel, Ctek, Tri-metric

    So I am trying to better understand my solar setup. Running a 125w ZAMP Portable panel, with a CTEK and Trimetric. When solar hooked up Trimetric when set to AMP reading the reading fluctuates from positive to negative readings. When I run 3 interior interior lights, radio and fan the Trimetric...
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    All The Places We Have Been

    All the Places we have been. Missy and I were talking the other day and we thought it was time we added up the miles we have traveled with WALL-E the past seven years. We arrived at a total of 27,300. We have had 37 separate outings and 195 overnights, in 33 different states and 3 Canadian...
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    Suggestion Campinn Welcome

    Just checking if there would be any interest in and CampInn Welcome Site. We are hosts to Boondocker’s Welcome and throughout the year we offer our driveway or on street parking for any Boondocker that belongs to the group. We had a discussion this weekend on how nice it would be to just have...
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    Inspection Of Undercarriage 560

    Every year I lay under trailer to adjust brakes, while there I visually inspect the under carriage. Good thing as this year I found that I was missing a latch to the access door o under the alcan area which houses our furnace (see photos). I replaced the missing latch and tightened the...
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    2020 Subaru Ascent

    Is anyone towing with a Subaru Ascent. Preparing to use our 2020 to tow our 560 and wondering what size of drop hitch I need to get. Was thinking a 4” drop would do it but after taking a couple of measurements wondering if that is enough. Thought a voice of experience would help here..Thanks...
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    Honda 2200 Generator Conversion

    Planning a 6 week trip next year and wanted the convenience of having a generator along, just in case we need to recharge battery or run air conditioner while boon docking. Not wanting to carry gasoline converted our Honda generator to propane. Process was pretty straightforward. Tested and...
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    Montana, Missouri River Breaks

    We are planning a 5 day canoe trip down the Missouri River in Montana in Sept. Totally self supported. I have done a fair amount of research, but any free advise from anyone who has done that trip would be welcome. As a matter of fact if anyone would to join us you are welcome....R
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    2013 Outback With Canoe On Roof Rack

    We use a 2013 Outback with 3.6R to tow our 560. Considering carrying g a 16 or 17 foot canoe on top of OB, while towing our 560. We have a 14.5 Delta Kayak which we have done the same with, and have not encountered any issues, the canoe is a bit longer, just checking if anyone has any experience...
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    Hypervent Vs Froli

    I have read several post regarding the Hypervent vs the Froli. We currently have the standard mattress, a with a two inch memory foam topper. We love the setup, but like many are experiencing moisture between mattress and floor of camper this only occurs on our extended outtings. It sounds as...
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    One Quart Lodge Dutch Oven

    After patiently searching the internet and looking through antique stores I finally landed a Lodge #6 dutch oven, new in the box. I know these to be rare as the price on ebay and Amazon have proved that over the last couple of years I've been searching. The question I have, if someone knows...
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    Side Tent Platform

    While at the Campinn/Campout last Fall I noticed someone had build a Side Tent Platform for their side tent. I took a keen interest in it as I have never been happy with the different options that we have used, we have tried the PVC frame, and then switched to a rubber mat. We started with...
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    Wall-e Completes 2nd Long Haul, Jasper/banff/glacier Np

    A bit delayed in getting this done, WALL-E completed a 2nd Long Haul this Fall (2019). What I've been referring to as the National Park Trifecta, Jasper, Banff and Glacier National Parks Aug. 29 thru Sept. 22nd, 2019. Drove 5,456 miles, through or across 5 States (Iowa, Minnesota, North...
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    Itinerary Ragbrai 2020

    What is RAGBRAI? It stands for the Registers Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa. RAGBRAI is an annual seven-daybicycle ride across the state. Heading into its 46th year, RAGBRAI is the oldest, largest and longest multi-day recreational bicycle touring event in the world. (detailed Info can be...
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    Wall-e's First 100 Nights

    WALL-E hit the 100 night mark this year. Took 4 seasons of camping to get there. Total of 105 nights completed through 25 outings. Visited State Parks which make up many of our weekend/holiday weekend outings. Pettibione SP, Lacrosse, WI, Palisades SP (x2), Thompson, IL, Rock Creek SP...
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    Side Tent Side Tent On Concrete Solution

    We have had several occasions where we camped on a concrete pad and would have liked to use our CI side tent. I didn't like the idea of using sand bags. My solution was to use a rubber stall mat. I used a 1/2 inch thick rubber stall mat that measured 3 x 5 feet and cut in two sections each...
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    Surge Protectors

    In the market for a surge protector. Seeking opinions on what is being used by CI owners. Want a reliable and safe unit, and don't want to invest more in a unit than what I need...thanks R
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    Tunnel Trail Campground-sparta, Wi

    Located near Wilton WI directly on the Sparta/Elroy bike trail. Sparta Trail is the first Rails to Trails path. Great campground, owner, Scott is great! Exceeded all of our expectations. Campground is privately owned, is extremely clean and well cared for. Is a family type of campground with...
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    Furnace Furnace Hi/low Addition

    We have a 2014 560 with a furnace which did not have the Hi/Low switch. Purchased it separately and installed it which was straight forward with good instructions. We have camped at altitudes of 9500 ft. and 10,500 ft. for multiple nights and the furnace performed flawlessly.
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    Southwest September 2017

    Names: Ron and Missy Trailer: 2014 560 Ultra-WALL-E Tow Vehicle: 2013 Subaru Outback Total Miles: 5,251 # Days: 18 Trip Recap: Traveled 5.251 miles through nine states, Iowa, Minnesota, Kansas, Missouri Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Arizona and Nebraska. Camped out 17 nights at 10 different...
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