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Old 01-28-2017, 05:27 PM   #21
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Must feel great to have her home!
Jim, what's the best source for checking weather/road conditions in BC? Do the have a BCAA road report or something?

Also curious if anyone in BC between Jasper and Chilliwack knows if any campgrounds are open year round/early spring?
I used the DriveBC maps John showed, combined with checking the Weather Network for forecasts along the route. A week before, it looked like I might get a nice window for the two days I planned to travel, then that was pushed back a day which was no big deal, because if I had to take the weekend to get back, that was fine. As time moved towards departure day, it cleared up for the whole route back on both sides of our planned trip too. The weather actually turned out as last forecasted, whodda thunk?

Are you planning Highway 5 up to the Yellowhead? I doubt you will find any year round along that route, especially north of Kamloops. Maybe a couple in spring. I would not worry, as there are lots of places you could stop along the way.
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Old 01-28-2017, 05:28 PM   #22
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Welcome home with your beautiful 5er! I'm also looking forward to seeing your projects, especially the toe kick heater which I hope to emulate.

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I have pretty much got the heater installed, and will post picks later, likely tomorrow.
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How about posting your "To Do" list.
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How about posting your "To Do" list.
I think it would make me tired just to look at it...
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I'm trying to gather the energy to book an appointment to have the fridge serviced.
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I have pretty much got the heater installed, and will post picks later, likely tomorrow.

Wow! That's double quick. I'm guessing it went pretty smoothly.
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Old 01-28-2017, 06:46 PM   #27
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How about posting your "To Do" list.
It would be a lengthy read. I have a lot of notes on it, some are definite items to do, some are for later, and some are optional.
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Wow! That's double quick. I'm guessing it went pretty smoothly.
Coming soon to a thread near you.
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That is one good looking trailer, congratulations. Nice to see one out in the real world. Scott

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Way to go! My kind of driving! We just arrived at the Best Western in Chilliwack for our Monday (Jan 30) pick up. 2245 miles in 3 days. Gonna sleep all day Sunday! Your rig looks great Jim!
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Here are some shots from inside, just how I got it.













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That is one good looking trailer, congratulations. Nice to see one out in the real world. Scott

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Not hugely different than your model Scott, but some definite minor changes.
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Way to go! My kind of driving! We just arrived at the Best Western in Chilliwack for our Monday (Jan 30) pick up. 2245 miles in 3 days. Gonna sleep all day Sunday! Your rig looks great Jim!
Good luck sleeping all day, with the excitement at hand of picking up Monday morning.
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Best of luck with it Jim. Love the flooring and fabric choices. Looking forward to seeing the customizations.
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Good to hear you had nice weather and it looks great. I'm looking forward to watching you add your finishing touch. It will truly be one of a kind.
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Thanks again to all I never quoted for the kind words, and words of encouragement.
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Hearty congrats Jim on the new 5.0TA FINALLY!! As they say good things come to those who wait
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Must feel great to have her home!
Jim, what's the best source for checking weather/road conditions in BC? Do the have a BCAA road report or something?

Also curious if anyone in BC between Jasper and Chilliwack knows if any campgrounds are open year round/early spring?


For BC road conditions, I used this:

https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ro...condition/list

Sorry...someone had already responded to your question.
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The photos of your rig are great! Can't wait for the finished product!!!
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Congrats Jim. That was one long wait. Now, on to the interior finishing. Knowing your skill and experience, that is going to be impressive.
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Here are some shots from inside, just how I got it.
It looks awesome. It seems so big. Wonderful paisley-type fabric. That is what it reminds me of anyway but yours is better.
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Congratulations guys! Looks like you have some good bones there to work with, can't wait to see the finished project!

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