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Re: Good Sam RV GPS
We've been using the Good Sam GPS for over a month now. Haven't used it yet for an RV trip (not before April of this year), but we did take it with us to Atlanta, GA over Christmas. So far, we're very pleased with it. We've been configuring it for the points of interest (gas stations, restaurants, etc.) we want it to display while we're on the road. We've used the wi-fi feature to connect through my cell phone and get real-time weather reports and forecasts, which is nice. We've also used...
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TST TPMS New and Improved Wide Screen Color Monitor
I just received my TST Wide Screen color monitor yesterday and got it up and running on the bench. Wow! The display is real nice with larger digits and added color. However, I do have a few issues I'd like to report. The new monitor is now powered by a 5 volt mini plug just like what one uses for their smart phone (Android, not Apple). This presents a challenge as I had the previous 12 volt monochrome monitor's power cord hard wired into the overhead console in my Tundra which was a nice...
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Re: Garmin nuvi 2797LMT
Thanks, Mike, for the excellent review. I've been considering one of these but have been unable to get an answer to a question I have. Hopefully you can help me. When traveling in unfamiliar territory, I like to have the map showing. No destination is entered, just like to see where we are on the map as we move along. Additionally, the map must have a scale on the screen. Does the Nuvi 2797 provide this? Thanks, Bruce
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Re: Garmin nuvi 2797LMT
Bruce, The map can be selected even when there is no destination entered. As for a scale not sure what you are looking for exactly, you may want to check the Garmin Forum at http://forums.gpsreview.net/ca...um-garmin-nuvi-forum Mike Originally Posted by Bruce H.: Thanks, Mike, for the excellent review. I've been considering one of these but have been unable to get an answer to a question I have. Hopefully you can help me. When traveling in unfamiliar territory, I like to have the map...
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Re: Clam Six Pack 1660 Mag Screen Tent (or the Worlds easiest/fastest screen room)
Just an update - We have used this screen room extensively (including our current 3-night trip) and it is showing absolutely no signs of wear or tear. Still looks new & gets a perfect score from us. *If I had to find a fault it would be the collapsed length. If we need both back seats of the TV then we simply store it on the bed in the TT (we keep the storage/carrying bag clean & off of the ground so the bed stays clean).
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Re: Clam Six Pack 1660 Mag Screen Tent (or the Worlds easiest/fastest screen room)
Home unpacking. Just took a few pictures although full spec's. are in my opening post. My wife is 5', 2" and has no problem due to the pull straps that are attached to the screen room.
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Re: Clam Six Pack 1660 Mag Screen Tent (or the Worlds easiest/fastest screen room)
We have a safety incentive program at work and for every month we work without injury (or killing a foreman) we get a prize. The prize gets bigger with every consecutive month that goes by without injury. Late last fall the company gave everyone one of those clam screen tents. It seemed very well made but fairly bulky and going into winter did not hit the top of the best gift ever list at work. We joked that with enough duct tape you could convert it to an icefishing tent. A few people were...
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Re: Clam Six Pack 1660 Mag Screen Tent (or the Worlds easiest/fastest screen room)
Awesome Mike! Would love to see pictures of the screen room, panels, & your site.
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Re: Clam Six Pack 1660 Mag Screen Tent (or the Worlds easiest/fastest screen room)
Looks good Mike. Did you time yourself this morning when you took down the screen room?
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Re: Clam Six Pack 1660 Mag Screen Tent (or the Worlds easiest/fastest screen room)
So we bought a clam mag six pack screen tent; we've wanted one for a long time. It was delivered by FEDEX this past week while we were out of town, and we got our first look at it when we returned today. We were dismayed to see that it had been delivered with half the box packaging torn away. We were further dismayed when we tried to set it up, and found that one of the panels had clearly been assembled and sewn wrong so that it couldn't possibly open. I'm sure every manufacturing company...
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Re: Clam Six Pack 1660 Mag Screen Tent (or the Worlds easiest/fastest screen room)
Don - Sorry that I missed your first post when you received the defective screen room. Glad to hear that the replacement is all good and functioning properly.
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Re: Clam Six Pack 1660 Mag Screen Tent (or the Worlds easiest/fastest screen room)
A big thank you to diamonds in another thread for mentioning that they store their screen room inside their 1575 during travel. I placed our rugs non-skid side down on the linoleum and facing up for the screen room to rest on. There is no way it is going to budge while in transit. Also, I have it centered over the axle and on the "lighter" side of the TT (slide-out & fridge are on the other side) -
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Re: Clam Six Pack 1660 Mag Screen Tent (or the Worlds easiest/fastest screen room)
Travel report - the screen room hasn't budged on the rugs on the floor of the TT and this trip has had us traveling up & over very twisty 7'500' & 8,700' passes so far.
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Re: Clam Six Pack 1660 Mag Screen Tent (or the Worlds easiest/fastest screen room)
I finally had a chance to check out the Sportcraft screen room. I had no problem with folding it back up. In fact, it was quite easy once I watched a youtube vid. That said, it's going back. I didn't care for the zipper as the fabric was tight making it impossible to zip with one hand which is important if you're bringing beers or glasses of wine into the shelter to enjoy. The other thing that makes me want to return it is that the fabric weave is not tight enough to ward off no-see ums.
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Re: Clam Six Pack 1660 Mag Screen Tent (or the Worlds easiest/fastest screen room)
We did get our Clam shelter screen tent for Christmas. We have only set it up twice, but with skeeter and fly season upon us, I'm sure we will find plenty of opportunities to use it. It really is quick and easy. We also got a 3 pack of wind screens. The downside is that it is bulky and heavy. (6'6" and 34#, I think) folded up and in the bag.
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Re: Clam Six Pack 1660 Mag Screen Tent (or the Worlds easiest/fastest screen room)
I agree. When we had kids at home (back in the dark ages) we had a couple of cheaper screen tents. What a joke! Neither of them lasted very long, and they were difficult to assemble, use, and disassemble. I am sure there are other good products out there now, but I love how well the Clam is engineered and manufactured.
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Re: Clam Six Pack 1660 Mag Screen Tent (or the Worlds easiest/fastest screen room)
We actually are using 2 of the privacy screens this trip. Just to shield us from the cg loop road. We've only needed them for a handful of trips in the 3 years that we've had this fantastic screen tent. Nice to have when needed.
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Re: Clam Six Pack 1660 Mag Screen Tent (or the Worlds easiest/fastest screen room)
We have been hauling our new Clam throughout the PNW. Set it up once at the SCIO rally just to check it out and reaffirm I could pop it up in less than 5 minutes. LOL This screen room is a great mosquito repellent. They seem to see it laying on the table and fly away. Since purchasing this Clam, mosquitos have been pretty much non existent. When we were at Fort Stevens SP, someone had a very similar structure that came from Cabelas. Same pop out panels and roof but it also had window flaps...
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Re: TST TPMS New and Improved Wide Screen Color Monitor
Hi Mike, Thank you for contacting TST! i am glad you are enjoying our Full Color Wide Screen Display. Thank you, Mike Benson TST TPMS 210-420-0132
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LPG Tank Check
Camping World Link to LPG Tank Check I got the LPG Tank Check today. It took abou 2 second to install and so far seems to work great. I installed the phone app and mounted the included little display near the door about 15 feet from the tanks. Everything connected right up and seems to be working. Of course, time will tell so I'll post an update after I have more actual experience using them with tanks at different levels and such. Here is a screen shot from my phone of what I called "Left...
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Lenovo T560 ThinkPad, A Laptop For Camping
Disclaimer, this post is for those who like to stay connected while traveling/camping, which I know not everybody does..... We were in search of a laptop with extended battery life to use while traveling/camping. The searching brought me to the Lenovo T560. This laptop has 2 batteries, one is built in and the other is removeable. Having two batteries means you can hot swap the removable battery, which also comes in different sizes. Choosing the larger (72 watt hour) removable battery gives...
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Re: Maxx Air
I found the unit remote very handy...it takes a few times to get all the functions figured out. Once you know the ones you like and use most often you can almost do it in the dark. the fan is very quiet when running below 60%, but at 100% it sure does evac the stale air. Used the circulator once on the last trip, but figured the heater was doing enuf so why use the battery. The data display on the remote is useful and easy to read. I like the current temp info as well on the display. The...
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Re: Edge Insight CS
Originally Posted by pau hana: Erick, Yours looks like the programer? (CS ?). I'll be getting the monitor only (CTS2-84130).. Hi Gary. The CS is not a programmer, monitor only. The CTS is a little nicer I think and is touch screen..... Amazon, $240, oops, just checked, now $230 http://www.amazon.com/Edge-837...ords=edge+insight+cs
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Re: Edge Insight CS
Originally Posted by Big E: Originally Posted by pau hana: Erick, Yours looks like the programer? (CS ?). I'll be getting the monitor only (CTS2-84130).. Hi Gary. The CS is not a programmer, monitor only. The CTS is a little nicer I think and is touch screen..... Amazon, $240, oops, just checked, now $230 http://www.amazon.com/Edge-837...ords=edge+insight+cs That's right CS and CTS insight, both monitors only and one is touch screen.
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Re: Edge Insight CS
Just got an answer couple hrs ago. The CS2 and CTS2 read identical parameters. The only differences are size, touch screen and back up camera capability. I guess I'll be going with the CS, truck came with camera.
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Re: Informal Lance Get Together at Woods Canyon Lake AZ "Aspen Campground" - June 2018
OK, here are the attendees as far as I can determine from the postings here. I'll attempt to make a chart out of it with screen names, REAL names, site #, and dates attending: SITE Screen name REAL name Dates attending 60 SNJNAZ Steve & Julie June 107 MaricopaMike Mike Noeltner June 8-10 110 AZLuddy Kris & Jack June 6-7 (110) Gene&Sherry Gene & Sherry June 8-10 114 Lewander Lew Anderson June 6-10 115 Bucky Brian, Rochelle, & Chrissy June 9-12 116 JoeD Joe DeVita June 7-13...
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Re: Informal Lance Get Together at Woods Canyon Lake AZ "Aspen Campground" - June 2018
108 AZCamp Lisa and Rick June 8-11 Cielo has been too ill to camp anymore. I will leave her with my son.
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WeBoost (Wilson Electronics) Drive 4GM Cell Signal Booster
I recently aquired a WeBoost Drive 4GM cell signal booster. The 4GM isn't the latest and greatest offering, that would be the Drive 4GX. I was initially drawn to the 4GX plus RV essentials kit which retails for $619.99. The Drive 4GX by itself sells for $479 and the 4GM for $379. I purchased the Drive 4GM from Amazon Warehouse Deals (technically used) for $273. Both the 4GM and 4GX are rated to boost cell signal by up to 50 db. The difference being the 4GX is supposed to be twice as powerful...
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Good Sam RV GPS
We decided to give the Good Sam RV GPS a try...powered by Rand McNally (RVND 7725 LM). Found that if we bought it online, we got it for $50 less than in the store (as advertised in the Good Sam monthly sales brochure). Received it Friday,...
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Re: Clam Six Pack 1660 Mag Screen Tent (or the Worlds easiest/fastest screen room)
Less than an hour after posting this thread my wife called me to her computer where she had a set (3 in a set) of the solid wind/shade/privacy panels on her screen ready to order. I agreed with her and they are now on the way. Total price - $32.61. What an easy camping/trailer purchase. Sure wish she was this agreeable on other items, haha. Here are the panels: http://clamoutdoors.com/ice_fi...nd-panel-3-pack.html Here they are on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Clam-Cor...ref=pd_bxgy_lg_img_y
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Re: Clam Six Pack 1660 Mag Screen Tent (or the Worlds easiest/fastest screen room)
Jeff, my initial reaction was one of "why". Having had experience with screen tents in the past and the PITA factor they added to any outing I was thinking why bother with that. After watching that video and seeing your excellent write-up I can now understand what all the hullabaloo is all about. What a fantastic product! I'm probably going to pass anyway because where we camp we rarely encounter bugs that would have us wanting to be inside an outside inside shelter. That includes our secret...
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Re: Clam Six Pack 1660 Mag Screen Tent (or the Worlds easiest/fastest screen room)
Originally Posted by Red Barchetta: We have been on the lookout for an enclosed screen room for quite some time. With ease & speed of set-up being at the top of our list and build quality being a very very close second we were having a tough time finding the right fit for us. Well, thanks to a thread by setters (thanks again setters!) we saw this screen tent/room and knew that it was the one that we had been looking for. Here is setters' thread:...
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Re: Clam Six Pack 1660 Mag Screen Tent (or the Worlds easiest/fastest screen room)
Jac, nm1, & setters - you're welcome. :-) Bugs can indeed make you batty so a bat in hand or a flock(?) of bats are a good idea. Or you can get a screen room. ;-)
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WoodGlue Same question I was asking myself Check the link .http://clamoutdoors.com/ice_fishing/screen-tent.html Jim Excellent write up! 32 seconds, eh? Can 1 person set this up alone? WoodGlue
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Re: Clam Six Pack 1660 Mag Screen Tent (or the Worlds easiest/fastest screen room)
Thanks Jeff! If I ever need a screen room, I know which one to buy! WoodGlue
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Re: Clam Six Pack 1660 Mag Screen Tent (or the Worlds easiest/fastest screen room)
We had a screen tent, but as someone already said the PITA factor kept us from using it. However, I think we will reconsider. Sometimes it's not mosquitoes, but black flies. And when they bite you know it. My shopping list is getting longer and longer and longer....
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Re: Clam Six Pack 1660 Mag Screen Tent (or the Worlds easiest/fastest screen room)
Yep had the crazies with black flies last weekend. Screen room not so bad an idea. Then again, I could also stay at home...but the view is better darn near anywhere I park the rig. Sigh...
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Re: Clam Six Pack 1660 Mag Screen Tent (or the Worlds easiest/fastest screen room)
Amazon scares me sometimes. The 3-pack of panels arrived today(!). I worry about the retirees working like mad in the sweaty warehouses. This package arrived too quickly. It's my wife's birthday. Do they really think I have 39 seconds to spare today to check out the panels on the screen room? I think if I actually did that she just might kick me out in the screen room to sleep tonight. Installed pic's. will have to wait. In the meantime, here is the whip-cracked Amazon workers' handiwork.
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Re: Clam Six Pack 1660 Mag Screen Tent (or the Worlds easiest/fastest screen room)
Originally Posted by Red Barchetta: Amazon scares me sometimes. The 3-pack of panels arrived today(!). I worry about the retirees working like mad in the sweaty warehouses. This package arrived too quickly. It's my wife's birthday. Do they really think I have 39 seconds to spare today to check out the panels on the screen room? I think if I actually did that she just might kick me out in the screen room to sleep tonight. Installed pic's. will have to wait. In the meantime, here is the...
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Re: Clam Six Pack 1660 Mag Screen Tent (or the Worlds easiest/fastest screen room)
Ok, I found 39 seconds this evening and popped up the screen room. The panels fit perfectly and are equally as fast & easy to install/take down. 1) 2 panels from the outside. 2) A corner of a panel disconnected (velcro & hook). 3) Panels from the inside.
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Re: Clam Six Pack 1660 Mag Screen Tent (or the Worlds easiest/fastest screen room)
Hi Jeff, Just checking in before I hit the BUY button on Amazon. Still happy with your screen room? Amazon $249 + $34.03 for the 3 panels.
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Re: Clam Six Pack 1660 Mag Screen Tent (or the Worlds easiest/fastest screen room)
Originally Posted by WoodGlue: Excellent write up! 32 seconds, eh? Can 1 person set this up alone? WoodGlue We've got one also and the answer to your question is a qualified Yes. Bruce set it up easily by himself but he called me out to assist when he wanted to lift it over the top of a campsite picnic table. He might have even been able to do that alone...it's pretty solid when set up...but decided not to try. I hate screen rooms in general. I think they're kind of claustrophobic. But there...
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Re: Clam Six Pack 1660 Mag Screen Tent (or the Worlds easiest/fastest screen room)
Originally Posted by bapsjp: I hate screen rooms in general. I think they're kind of claustrophobic. But there have been times when insect repellent is not enough so we decided to always be prepared so we're not trapped in the trailer. Shannon We completely agree Shannon. Since we are fortunate to be able to camp year 'round here we also need to be prepared so that we aren't chased inside.
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Re: iBALL Wireless Trailer Hitch Camera
Used the iBALL for the first time today. Used it first to hitch the TV and TT. I found it to be very easy once I got the hang of looking at the screen while backing the TV into place. Then, I put the camera on the back bumper of the TT when I was backing it into our storage space. That worked out very well also. Below is a picture of the screen shot I took with my cell phone of the view I had as I was backing into our space. The picture is fuzzy because it's a picture of a picture, and I...
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Re: iBALL Wireless Trailer Hitch Camera
Looks good DandV, glad you posted a pictue! What's the size of the screen? Thanks Bob
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Re: iBALL Wireless Trailer Hitch Camera
Bob, The screen is actually small - about 2" by 2". It plugs into the cigarette lighter and extends out about 8-10", and is flexible so you can position it however you want. Don
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Re: 1st Annual Door County Color Gathering
Lorie, could you put up a roster of screen names who have signed up?