Quartzsite January 2017 Foretravel "Lemon" Gathering

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Reply #125 – January 02, 2017, 04:38:36 pm

What is the soil like at camp Foretravel? At Phoenix raceway one year there was rain, not a lot of rain, and the ground turned to slime and motorhomes were spinning tires trying to get out of there. We waited on more day and got out but, everything was covered in mud, rugs, leveling blocks and shoes.

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Reply #126 – January 02, 2017, 05:25:26 pm

We'll be there about the 15th.

Craneman: Ground where we park is generally like concrete, although if you're way off in the bushes or parked in a wash (not recommended...), it can get a little soft in places.
No mud problems, and if it rains, the ground is dry pretty quickly.

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Reply #127 – January 02, 2017, 05:37:25 pm

Quote from: bbeane – January 02, 2017, 01:53:34 pm

I thought it didn't rain much in southern AZ, what's the deal need some sun ☀️.

Let it get it out of it's system now, so it will be dry in a couple weeks. The long range forecast for most of January looks pretty good, with mild temps and only a occasional shower. Knock on wood...

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Reply #128 – January 03, 2017, 09:22:42 am

Thin-Lite Giveaway!

Since we went 100% LED inside our coach, and it appears none of my "homemade" lights are going to burst into flame, I have some "pull-out" fluorescent fixtures to give away. I don't really want to hassle with packing these things in boxes and shipping them. BUT, if you are coming to Q and could use them, I'll be happy to bring them with us. Even if you just need them for parts - I don't care what you do with them - just want them out of my garage. They were all working when removed, and are complete, except as noted. (bulbs may or may not be good)

Here's what I've got:

5 "short" units, Model 8W 171-2. Size: 2.25" x 17.5". Uses one F8T5 fluorescent tube.

1 "medium" unit, Model 16W 172-11. Size: 2.25" x 29.5". Uses two F8T5 fluorescent tubes.

5 "long" units, Model 26W 174-1. Size: 2.25" x 47.5". Uses two F13T5 fluorescent tubes. (One lens missing - cracked in half when I removed it)

I also have a small box of un-needed fluorescent tubes (various sizes) that I will give away at Q - first come, first served.

Let me know before Jan. 15 (our departure date) if you have any interest.

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Reply #129 – January 03, 2017, 03:28:56 pm

GEE, like door prizes !

Carter

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Reply #130 – January 03, 2017, 04:48:39 pm

Have arrived at the gathering site. Sure is lonely here. Plenty of parking so come on down.

Roland

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Reply #131 – January 03, 2017, 05:21:52 pm

Won't get there until the 25th. Hope it is not so lonely then.

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Reply #132 – January 03, 2017, 05:46:49 pm

22nd for us.

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Reply #133 – January 03, 2017, 06:19:15 pm

Roland we will be up from Yuma on the 10th with a rookie couple in a 2000 270 hang in there the troops will be there shortly.

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Reply #134 – January 03, 2017, 08:18:52 pm

I should be there on the 11th or 12th

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Reply #135 – January 03, 2017, 08:22:56 pm

I'll be here. All set up as you can see.

Roland

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Reply #136 – January 03, 2017, 08:39:31 pm

I like the looks of that ground, Was not wanting to get stuck in mud as this is a short trip and I will be scheduling work for the 31st

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Reply #137 – January 03, 2017, 09:47:31 pm

Roland that's one heck of a great picture. My nag of later and I will be headed that way the 14th should take 3 to 4 days for us to get to Tucson, couple days at Ajo Then one day in Yuma to fill up with water . I'm bringing a little wood for your fire 🎉🎉🎉🚐🚙🚐🚙🚐🚙🚐🚗🚐🚙🚲🏎🚲🚲🚲🚲🚍🚍🚍🚍🚍🚍🚍

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Reply #138 – January 03, 2017, 10:03:16 pm

Have never heard of anyone getting stuck in that area. Coarse, I guess it depends on how much rain there is.

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Reply #139 – January 03, 2017, 10:08:09 pm

Quote from: craneman – January 03, 2017, 08:39:31 pm

I like the looks of that ground, Was not wanting to get stuck in mud as this is a short trip and I will be scheduling work for the 31st

A couple pulleys and some 3/4" cable will get most anything un-stuck...maybe bent...possibly in more than one piece if used by amateurs. Fun to watch though.

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Reply #140 – January 03, 2017, 10:37:28 pm

Quote from: craneman – January 03, 2017, 08:39:31 pm

I like the looks of that ground, Was not wanting to get stuck in mud as this is a short trip and I will be scheduling work for the 31st
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Quote from: craneman – January 03, 2017, 08:39:31 pm
I like the looks of that ground, Was not wanting to get stuck in mud as this is a short trip and I will be scheduling work for the 31st
Was here for the last get together that the Lemons put on trained hard but no problem with anyone getting stuck. Ground is more rocky and it doesn't look like there is may rain in the near future in any case.

Roland

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Reply #141 – January 04, 2017, 06:14:16 am

On our way via; little rock afb, LBJ and Bush museams 2 days in corpus christie.. leaving there by the 10th.

I'll bring my extra light tube also... if there is room to hyjacj chucks give away.. lol

We're Newby to Q ....

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Reply #142 – January 04, 2017, 08:14:23 am

Quote from: fouroureye – January 04, 2017, 06:14:16 am

I'll bring my extra light tube also... if there is room to hyjacj chucks give away.. lol

All generous participants are welcome! Bring your old "stuff" and throw it in the pile!

When I remove some item from my coach, I try to think if it would be of use to other owners. Especially if it is something unique to Foretravel, or a part from a outside supplier that is no longer in production. In some cases, even if another owner could use the item, getting it to them would be a big (expensive) hassle. So, when we have a large Foretravel gathering like Q, I think it is the perfect time to redistribute the wealth. If any other Q attendees have treasures they would like to donate to the cause, I encourage them to do so!

By the way, my old Thin-Lites are now all spoken for. Those who snooze - lose.

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Reply #143 – January 04, 2017, 02:25:59 pm

Update on JohnH journey down I5
I had a call from John last night, he managed to get as far as Hornbrook, N.Cal,(2400") before the I5 was shut down due to heavy snow falling, he is parked at the Chevron station for a few days.
He called just now to say they had 16" of snow overnight but right now the sun is shining and he is currently digging a path ( 40' long so far!)for his RV ready for the ok to proceed, the trucks are moving with chains but nothing much else.
Geoffh

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Reply #144 – January 04, 2017, 03:45:37 pm

I also have a toolbox drawer full of thin line stuff ( some of them I got from Pierce years ago)
Most of mine have been replaced now also.
Free for shipping

bill

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Reply #145 – January 04, 2017, 04:57:37 pm

Quote from: Geoffh – January 04, 2017, 02:25:59 pm

Update on JohnH journey down I5
I had a call from John last night, he managed to get as far as Hornbrook, N.Cal,(2400") before the I5 was shut down due to heavy snow falling, he is parked at the Chevron station for a few days.
He called just now to say they had 16" of snow overnight but right now the sun is shining and he is currently digging a path ( 40' long so far!)for his RV ready for the ok to proceed, the trucks are moving with chains but nothing much else.
Geoffh

We got about 4 inches of rain with a ton of snow above us in N.Cal in the last day. John's travel window will be only open until Friday night with non-stop rain/snow for at least a week after that. Both the I-5 Grapevine and 58 to Mojave may be marginal after Friday.

Pierce

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Reply #146 – January 04, 2017, 07:34:13 pm

Fingers crossed, knock on wood that John gets a window to get out of Hornbrook before the next round of storms!
Don

Quote from: Geoffh – January 04, 2017, 02:25:59 pm

Update on JohnH journey down I5
I had a call from John last night, he managed to get as far as Hornbrook, N.Cal,(2400") before the I5 was shut down due to heavy snow falling, he is parked at the Chevron station for a few days.
He called just now to say they had 16" of snow overnight but right now the sun is shining and he is currently digging a path ( 40' long so far!)for his RV ready for the ok to proceed, the trucks are moving with chains but nothing much else.
Geoffh

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Reply #147 – January 04, 2017, 09:24:56 pm

It's gonna be nasty cold there tonight - around 6 degrees - and not above freezing tomorrow. Do they run snow plows in that area?

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Reply #148 – January 04, 2017, 10:01:04 pm

well we are out of that mess and unconventional methods to say the least. Got up at 6 am and dozens of cars around me with people sleeping all night. Cleaned the Tracker off and helped some people out of it and got them on their way. Amazing how something like this gets all the people together and help each. By noon I was about done but decided to drive to Yreka and see what road was like as Highways said no one moves. Well they had the I 5 clear to pavement but still making the poor truckers put chains on. I got hold of the lady with authority that had the road closed and told her what they must have known already that it was now clear and all of a suddun now it is ok to get one it!!!!
An hour later I had slid the coach down a steep bank and needed to tie the hitch to a truck to pull it over one way while I reversed it down, we made it work. Ruth drove the car behind me and it all worked great. We are now parked in a TA truck stop 110 miles N of Sacremento and it is heaven.
No more snow and warm.
it was a very interesting day and night but one I do not want to do again.
We will see what the Grapevine does but so far FT did good and no damages.
I have pics but cannot send them as wifi is not good enough for it right now.
JohnH

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Reply #149 – January 04, 2017, 10:04:31 pm

You are probably going to get hit at the grapevine according to the radar on the weather map.

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