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Old 06-15-2014, 03:39 PM   #381
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you find the people obnoxious or the lights obnoxious?
The lights... but what do you call a person who does obnoxious things?

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Hmm.. All fine in the serviced, wash roomed, street lit area of the campground.. NOT appreciated at all by this particular camper in the unlit, unserviced, outback areas.
Exactly what I intended by my comment.
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Old 06-15-2014, 07:52 PM   #382
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Hmm.. All fine in the serviced, wash roomed, street lit area of the campground.. NOT appreciated at all by this particular camper in the unlit, unserviced, outback areas.

Maybe it's just me but I actually prefer a NO light pollution view of the heavens, northern lights, fleeting meteor showers vs the best night view of a poorly lit travel trailer.
But I don't leave my porch light on all night. (unless i forget) Running lights are always turned off after arrival and all have admired the fiberglass glory.
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Old 06-16-2014, 07:07 AM   #383
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Nothing worse then being in a serene no hook area of a national park on a starry starry night and a gaggle of nervous visitors are running exterior lighting of any kind all night.. Should be the same as the generator rule.. Quiet and dark when the generators have to go off.. Campfires ok till later I think most places have a time for those to be out also.
Totally with you on this. We only have our porch light on when using it, not left on for a beacon like some do.
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Old 06-16-2014, 08:15 AM   #384
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I don't see any reason for lighting up the trailer like a Christmas tree just for the sake of generating light. We normally camp without electrical services, so any lights going are eating into our battery reserve. I will have the porch light going when we are sitting out at the campfire late at night. I will also have the porch light on on occasion when I make a late night trip to the campground washroom, as the orangish color is quite distinctive and helps me to find my way home. I generally only use the front light and street side light when I need to access something on those sides of the trailer in the dark. But other than that, the lights usually stay off.
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Old 06-16-2014, 08:29 AM   #385
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...as the orangish color is quite distinctive and helps me to find my way home.
Maybe you should back off on the amount of spirits you consume then Dave, so you don't get lost so easily.......just sayin'.
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Old 06-16-2014, 12:32 PM   #386
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Maybe you should back off on the amount of spirits you consume then Dave, so you don't get lost so easily.......just sayin'.
Jim, I used to have all kinds of problems finding my trailer in campgrounds where all of the campers look the same. You know, like when you have a few too many and head for some sack time, but when you wake up the next morning, you find that you are in a trailer that is not even yours. That can be really embarrassing. Of course, since I got my Escape with its unique shape and its bright orange front porch beacon light, I have not made that mistake again.
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Old 06-20-2014, 07:59 PM   #387
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A TEEN! Third week of the build.

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I love, love Fridays.... Thirteen days 'til pickup!
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Old 06-20-2014, 08:23 PM   #388
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Hi: Donna D... I thought you were solo... Now I find you're going camping with Mr. Coffee!!! LoL
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Old 06-20-2014, 08:32 PM   #389
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Donna, wait till you try washing it, much bigger then I had imagined. Do you experienced FG trailer folks wash the roof every time you wash the trailer?

By the way I measured it today, overall 10'3"H x 21'9"L x 7'9"W. Includes Spare, awning, and the Jack Antenna.
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Old 06-20-2014, 08:36 PM   #390
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No a/c Donna?
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Old 06-20-2014, 08:38 PM   #391
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Donna, wait till you try washing it, much bigger then I had imagined...
So true...and I have the little guy!
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Old 06-20-2014, 08:42 PM   #392
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Donna, wait till you try washing it, much bigger then I had imagined. Do you experienced FG trailer folks wash the roof every time you wash the trailer?

By the way I measured it today, overall 10'3"H x 21'9"L x 7'9"W. Includes Spare, awning, and the Jack Antenna.
I'm going to need to find a cabana boy to wash and wax that sucker. 'Cause I don't think Mr. Coffee will be able.

Yes, I wash the roof every time. I use a brush and extension pole designed for motorhomes. The brush is soft and the pole extends out about 6 feet.

Thanks for the measurements. Mine won't be quite that tall. No A/C or antenna. Tammy said the trailer from bumper to hitch is 20' 2" that's an awfully fat spare you've got!
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Looks Nice Donna! Did they stop making the bathroom door smaller to vent at the top and bottom?
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Old 06-20-2014, 09:36 PM   #394
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Looks Nice Donna! Did they stop making the bathroom door smaller to vent at the top and bottom?
I guess... and I'm glad since the bathroom door is directly across from the trailer door. Full door adds a bit more privacy when the trailer door is open.
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Old 06-20-2014, 11:27 PM   #395
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First visit to ETI today. Met Tammy at the door briefly as she was off somewhere. Kim spent a few minutes with us as we looked at a 21 and a 5.0. I appreciate the organized pandemonium that is their shop. Not fancy, but purposeful, clearly their passion is their product.

Sorry Donna, I couldn't resist. I had a peek inside your trailer.

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Old 06-20-2014, 11:32 PM   #396
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Hi Donna,

that looks SWEET! 13 days to pick-up eh? I'm guessing that will be about the same time we do our pick-up in the harbour.

Loosing sleep already?

Thanks for the pictures!

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Old 06-21-2014, 05:43 AM   #397
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Sorry Donna, I couldn't resist. I had a peek inside your trailer.

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Perfectly okay. I'll sure be glad when I can peek inside too.

Yep Severinus, losing lots of sleep! I'll get all the sleep I need inside that wonderful trailer in 12 days!
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I am so excited for you Donna, your 5.0 is looking great.
Looking forward to seeing you and your new rig in a few weeks.
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Can I peek in your 5.0 too Donna? I promise to wipe my feet first.

I plan to be in Canada on Monday. Got 340 miles behind me today and about 750 more to go. Can't sleep. Wonder why. Only 4 more days until I pick my 19 up.
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Old 06-21-2014, 07:02 AM   #400
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Can I peek in your 5.0 too Donna? I promise to wipe my feet first.

I plan to be in Canada on Monday. Got 340 miles behind me today and about 750 more to go. Can't sleep. Wonder why. Only 4 more days until I pick my 19 up.
Of course you can! If I was at ETI, I'd want to look inside all the trailers I could.

Get some sleep!
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