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04-08-2016, 12:32 PM
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When my wife and I toured a 5.0TA in Escapes' yard, I specifically sat up on the bed to see whether my head would hit the ceiling, and there was no head to roof contact. I am about 6' 3" tall when standing. My conclusion was that if I ever did go to a 5.0TA, I would have adequate headroom for sitting up in bed reading if I so desired. I did find that I would have needed sufficient pillowing to allow a comfortable repose against the front wall.
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04-08-2016, 12:45 PM
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Sitting up in bed was not my concern, Dave. It was being able to sit up against the wall at the head of the bed, which can't be done.
When are you getting your 5.0TA on order?
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04-08-2016, 01:40 PM
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What works for us is a roll pillow under the neck and a head lamp while lying in bed before sleep. Headlamp lets partner sleep without bright lights - unless you look over…. :-) Pretty simple.
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04-08-2016, 02:06 PM
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I use a backlit Kindle so no need for lights on. We usually use the bed backrests like someone showed earlier because they are also perfect in the Udinette for lounging.
Got the captains lights as well in bed and dinette. Love them.
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04-08-2016, 02:09 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Greg A
I use a backlit Kindle so no need for lights on. We usually use the bed backrests like someone showed earlier because they are also perfect in the Udinette for lounging.
Got the captains lights as well in bed and dinette. Love them.
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I didn't really think about the fact that my Kindle is backlit, guess I did not really need one on that end after all. Oh well, I'm sure it will still come in handy.
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04-08-2016, 03:24 PM
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Reading in Bed
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Originally Posted by Jim Bennett
I have never been able to get into using a tablet as a reader for some reason. I am sure I just have to give it a serious try.
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I dislike reading on a tablet too. I have one of the original Kindles though, and I don't mind reading from it at all. It's not backlit, and the page looks like paper. Of course, you need light to read by.
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04-08-2016, 03:28 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rbryan4
I dislike reading on a tablet too. I have one of the original Kindles though, and I don't mind reading from it at all. It's not backlit, and the page looks like paper. Of course, you need light to read by.
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I know on Lisa's tablet she has now, you can do the background black, and the letters white. I wonder how that would be. Might have to give it a try.
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04-08-2016, 03:41 PM
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I've found glowing tablets are not good for reading books, but the Kindle is phenomenal. I do all my library book checkouts through digital to the Kindle and when the book is due to be returned it just returns itself digitally. No fines, no having to go to the library to checkout or return, very awesome system. I also subscribe to a free books list for Amazon and have amassed well over 1000 books for when we go full-time. All in a tiny little device that doesn't take up storage in the trailer.
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04-08-2016, 03:45 PM
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Santa Cruz, California
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GregandTeresa
I really resisted moving from real books to my Kindle, and did so only when we ran out of space for more books in our upstairs office. And while it did take some getting used to, now I would not go back. I love the fact that as soon as I finish one book, I can download another, and not have to wait to go to a bookstore.
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You're breakin' my heart, here! My entire career has been in bookselling, and it's just tragic to witness the demise of independent bookstores, even the demise of what had been larger bookstore chains. Probably grist for another mill, and another day, but had to chime in.
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04-08-2016, 03:49 PM
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Location: Morro Bay, California
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I love to read in bed and we have bed pillows like the picture earlier in the thread. They work really well and are available in a wide variety of colours to match your decor. They keep you from leaning against the blinds and window and provide support.
I love real books, but take my kindle paperwhite camping because I can put so many books on it and have choices. I used to read on my iPad, but the screen glare is horrible for reading - the kindle is so much better.
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04-08-2016, 03:56 PM
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"My entire career has been in bookselling"
Had to ask santacruzer... can you name a couple of your favorite non-fiction books? My reading pile is empty at the moment
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04-08-2016, 04:14 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gocamp
"My entire career has been in bookselling"
Had to ask santacruzer... can you name a couple of your favorite non-fiction books? My reading pile is empty at the moment
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Happy to oblige! Here are four:
Makos: A Higher Call
Makos: Devotion
Meacham: Destiny and Power
and, for the vagabond in you,
William Least Heat Moon: Blue Highways
Look 'em up on Amazon, but buy 'em from a local independent bookseller if you can.
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04-08-2016, 05:07 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim Bennett
I too read in bed, and when I crawled up in the loft of a 5.0 on my Escape visit, I realized that it would not be conducive to sitting up, with the sloped roof at the head of the bed. How do you make it work for you?
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Simple "Audio Books" that is all
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04-08-2016, 05:28 PM
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#34
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cypherian
Simple "Audio Books" that is all
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We're always doing those while we're on the road between stops. A good one sure makes the miles roll by...
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04-08-2016, 05:31 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JaneM.
I love to read in bed and we have bed pillows like the picture earlier in the thread. They work really well and are available in a wide variety of colours to match your decor. They keep you from leaning against the blinds and window and provide support.
I love real books, but take my kindle paperwhite camping because I can put so many books on it and have choices. I used to read on my iPad, but the screen glare is horrible for reading - the kindle is so much better.
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I agree with JaneM I do all of my non-work reading on a Kindle paper white ad it is so much better than my IPAD or computer
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04-08-2016, 06:56 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by santacruzer
...and, for the vagabond in you,
William Least Heat Moon: Blue Highways
Look 'em up on Amazon, but buy 'em from a local independent bookseller if you can...
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A couple more traveling books - Steinbeck's Travels With Charlie and Jack Kerouac's On The Road.
And while not non fiction, another "road" book well worth reading is Robert Pirsig's Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance.
2X on buying them at your local independent bookstore.
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04-08-2016, 07:23 PM
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#38
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cypherian
Simple "Audio Books" that is all
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My wife says I don't listen so good.
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04-08-2016, 08:02 PM
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#39
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Vermilye
A couple more traveling books - Steinbeck's Travels With Charlie and Jack Kerouac's On The Road.
And while not non fiction, another "road" book well worth reading is Robert Pirsig's Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance.
2X on buying them at your local independent bookstore.
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Hi Jon . Travel's with Charlie , one of my favorite's . But I also liked all his books . Did you ever see his museum in Salias , CA . They have his green pickup and camper there . Very nice museum . Would like to go again . Pat
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04-08-2016, 08:20 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim Bennett
My wife says I don't listen so good.
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No problem I have a nice shock collar she can borrow let me send it up has a half mile range .:}}
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