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Date:         Tue, 29 Oct 2013 14:12:49 -0600
Reply-To:     OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET>
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From:         OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: idea? The Vanagon in RV parks.
Comments: To: Bill Stokes <bstokes4@JUNO.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <20131029.153109.27674.2@webmail05.vgs.untd.com>
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I have always avoided RV"Camps" & pretty much try to SteerClear of "ImprovedCampGrounds" ~ & ~ I PrettyMuch consider "BeingLookedDownOn" as a Compliment ~ Especially if the "DownLooker" doesn't intend it that way. I get a BigKick out of the Murals & Names plastered all over those BigRigs ~ Saw 1 the other day that made me wonder if the person that named it had really thought about what they were proclaiming or if they just thought it was a COOL name ~ BigBold letters across the back ~~ INTRUDER ~~

ORR ~ DeanB

On 29 Oct , 2013, at 1:31 PM, Bill Stokes wrote:

> I recently purchased the smallest window unit available and use it > in the driver's side window secured by two nylon cords with hooks > for the rain gutter. I use flexible upholstery foam to fill in both > sides and pad the door sill with a towel. This works well and it is > needed in Florida at certain times of the year. I considered using > it in the pop top window over the baggage trough but that got > complicated. After much deliberation, I concluded this was the > easiest, most economical and equally as effective as anything else. > The only small downside is that you have to stash the unit in the > rear when it is not in use. This is a minor inconvenience, all > things considered. I try to avoid the mega RV sections of parks when > possible and gravitate toward the spaces that cater to the smaller > units and even tent sights when permissible. The few times I have > been delegated to the class A section, I get what I consider > enviable looks from the people in these behemoths with slide-outs, > cars in tow, TV dishes, etc. I like to think they are wondering why > the hell they are lugging all that weight and stuff when there sits > my Westy with the two bicycles and kayaks on the little Yakima rack > and roll trailer and that's it. On the other hand, they may be > thinking, how the hell do they live like that? All I know is I would > not trade places. Bill Stokes > ____________________________________________________________ > Do THIS before eating carbs &#40;every time&#41; > 1 EASY tip to increase fat-burning, lower blood sugar & decrease fat > storage > http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/52700d60e73c7d603588st03vuc


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