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  1. Thank you, Linda. I figured it out that it is in the Gallery...in a folder for Manuals, etc.
  2. Linda, I am having trouble locating a tab for the "Files" section in this forum, to find the Dolphin manual you mentioned.
  3. Please see the Invitation to the 16th Annual Fall Mid-West Toyota RV Rally in Winterset, IA -- October 12-16th. Look for it in the "Rallies & ToyIns" Forum. We are going there for the "Bridges of Madison County" Festival. We still have a few sites available. Please CALL us to reserve a spot 626-798-4510. It's gonna be FUN! Tika and Tom, Rally coordinators
  4. This year the 16th Annual Fall Mid-West Toyota RV Rally will take place on the second weekend in October: Thursday, October 12th through Monday, October 16th. We will be at the “Bridges of Madison County” Festival in Winterset, Iowa. We have only a limited number of campsites for this Rally, so if you are interested in reserving a site, we suggest you call us RIGHT AWAY this week to avoid being disappointed. Call 626-798-4510 -- Leave a message if you get our business voicemail, and we will call you back. Tika and Tom, Rally coordinators Now here is the complete invitation - please study it carefully as it will answer most all of your questions: - - - - - - - - - 16th Annual Fall Mid-West Toyota RV Rally Location: the Madison County Covered Bridge Festival in Winterset, Iowa, 40 miles southwest of Des Moines. Dates: Thursday, October 12th through Monday, October 16th — four nights. Reservations are now being taken; please note that this is not a rally where you can just show up. The RV Park where we will be staying is actually part of the Madison County Fairgrounds. (See the map links below.) This campground will be full of festival-goers, but their staff is reserving one particular section for our group. The address is: Madison County Fairgrounds, 1146 W. Summit Street, Winterset, IA 50273. GPS coordinates are 41°19'42.1”N; 94°01'38.8"W. Please don’t post or share this location online without also saying that reservations are required in advance. The cost per night for a campsite with electricity is $15 (including tax), plus there is a one-time “rally participation fee” of $8 to cover the costs of putting on the Rally. Sites have electricity, but not water hook-ups, so fill your fresh water tank before arriving. There is place close by to fill up too, if you run low. The RV Park has toilets and showers available. Free use of the dump station is included. PLEASE NOTE: We each need to bring a HEAVY-DUTY RV EXTENSION CORD and a 30-amp-to-15-amp adapter (RV plug to household plug) to be able to access the power outlets on the electric hook-up posts. This is because the power posts need to be shared by several RVs. Now here is the Rally Schedule: THURSDAY - Oct 12th Anytime after 3:00p - Arrive at the RV Park and check in with the Rally co-ordinators to be assigned a specific spot 6:00p - We gather for a get-acquainted “Community Meal” in the center of our “circle.” Bring your own dinner but we’ll all eat together. If the weather is rainy, we will have the gathering in the “Farmers’ Barn” across the road. 7:30p - Campfire with s’mores, if enough folks are so inclined. Please bring some firewood if you can. Musical instruments are encouraged too! FRIDAY - Oct 13th 9:30a - 11:30a - “Open House” for those that want to tour each other’s RVs to see what folks have done to personalize them. This usually lasts for a couple hours and is always a highlight of our Rallies. 1:00p - “RV-Pool” leaves for town to visit museums: First is the John Wayne Birthplace Museum (see link below) - $20/adults, $19/seniors, $17/veterans, $10/children 8-12 years, Free/children under 7. Then at about 3:30p we will walk to the Iowa Quilt Museum (1/4 mile walk) - Admission is $8/adults, $7/seniors/active military/veterans, $5/students w/ID & children (3-12 yrs). 5:00p - The “RV-Pool” returns to the RV Park 6:00p - Friday evening will have a true Potluck Dinner at the RV park in the center of our circle. Bring a dish to share (and your own table service and drink) -- we eat whatever food shows up. (If the weather is rainy, we will have the potluck in the “Farmer’s Barn” across the road.) 7:30p - “Movie Night” following dinner, showing “The Bridges of Madison County.” The movie is a moving love story starring Clint Eastwood and Meryl Streep. (Running time is 2:15.) Bring your own comfortable lawn chairs. SATURDAY - Oct 14th The 2-day Covered Bridge Festival starts (See the link below for last year’s schedule. Please note that similar events and times are anticipated, but not guaranteed.) Events at the Fairgrounds: 8:30a - Antique Tractor Parade starts 10:00a - Annual Horseshoe Tournament starts (If you like, you can enter the contest ahead of time for a $10 fee). Most of the Festival events are at the Madison County Courthouse Square. There is a Shuttle Bus that runs to and from the Fairgrounds (continuous loop from 9:00a to 5:00p). 9:00a - 5:00p -- Visit the Festival -- Arts and crafts vendors -- Food vendors -- Farmer’s Market (located along W. Court Ave) -- Live music and entertainment (Admission fee at the gates is $3, or 2 for $5, ages 12 and up, and only service animals are permitted.) 10:00a - 3:00p - Covered Bridge School Bus Tours – 2-hour guided tours by Winterset Rotary Club; $15 per person. NOTE: We will go as a group on a tour bus at 1:00p for those who reserve and pay for tickets in advance with their Rally Reservation. 10:00a - 5:00p - “Passport to the Past“ event at the Madison County Historical Complex = museum exhibits with re-enactment activities, including blacksmith demonstrations, horse-drawn wagon rides around the complex, and historical Bevington Mansion and museum tours. 4:00p - A Civil War Skirmish takes place on the north lawn of the Madison County Historical Complex. A nighttime Civil War cannon firing takes place at the Historical Complex at 7:15p. 6:00p - Saturday evening you can eat dinner on your own at the Festival (food booths are scheduled to close up at 5:00p, but there are several restaurants in town. Alternately, you can come back to join those in the RV park for another bring-your-own-dinner Community Meal; (expect some leftovers from the potluck too). 7:30p - Campfire again if enough folks are so inclined. Again bring firewood and musical instruments. SUNDAY - Oct 15th The Covered Bridge Festival continues all-day until 5:00p. Catch the Shuttle Bus into town whenever you like. 8:45a Those who want to eat breakfast together can met up and go as a group (via the shuttle) to the Pancake Breakfast at the Winterset Fire Station ($8). 8:00a - 3:00p - Madison County Car Show (in town) 3:00p - Covered Bridge Festival PARADE, runs west to east through town. We have arranged for a location to watch the parade as a group from the front lawn of a local resident who lives on the parade route (courtesy of the local Rotary Club). The parade lasts about an hour. If you want to bring your lawn chairs to town for the parade, you can set them up in the morning and safely leave them at the viewing location (SW corner of 4th St, and Court St.) until parade time. 6:00p - Our group will convene for a Unique Private Dinner Event at Eaton’s Bistro. They are providing a special dinner menu for us including Rib-Eye Steak with Baked Potato, or Salmon with Spinach and Mushrooms. Additional entrees, salads, and lighter fare will also be available. This place is moderately priced for a nice restaurant meal ($10-$24). Casual attire is fine. (See the link with photos below.) 8:30p - Campfire again if enough folks are so inclined. MONDAY - Oct 16th 9:00a -10:30a - “How-to" Session about Toyota RVs for anyone (new to RVing or otherwise), to answer questions about RV operation or maintenance or anything else. Especially if you have been RVing for a while, please come to share your expertise with others. 11:00a - Pack up to check out; visit the on-site dump station by noon if needed. 12:00p - We will line up our RVs after check-out to drive in a caravan to downtown to the Montross Pharmacy for a group lunch in their old-fashioned cafe with soda fountain. (Click the link below for photos.) We’ll order and pay separately for our food. After lunch we’ll say our good-byes until next year. 2:00p - 5:00p For those who still wish to stay a bit longer, we can go shopping for a while at several antique stores in town. - - - If all of this sounds like lots of fun, please call us (not the RV Park) to say you are interested and want to be put on the list of attendees. Then send us a payment (PayPal, Zelle, or check) for the rally fee and the number of nights you will be camping with us. (We will give you the payment address when you call to reserve.) We will be collecting payments in advance from everyone, and then paying for our group all at once. If you want a ticket for the Bus Tour of the Covered Bridges at 1:00p Saturday, please include $15 per person for that too. The total payment for 4 nights of camping with electric hook-up (and water nearby) is $68, including the rally participation fee. Subtract $15 if you want to leave on Sunday or arrive one day late (= $53 total). Cancellation Policy: Refunds are available if another Toyota RVer takes over your campsite after you cancel. As usual we expect about twelve Toyota RVs. We can only take that number of RVs and that’s it. (If you wait to call until after we are full up, you will be put on a waiting list for last-minute cancellations.) If you are new to Toyota RV Rallies, don't be shy — we always have some first-time attendees. Please call us directly (not the RV Park) to have your questions answered. It's gonna be fun! Tika and Tom (Rally co-ordinators) 626-798-4510 Please leave a message if you get our business voicemail (health center) and we will call you back. - - - - - - - - - - Now for the links section: Google Maps of the RV Park: 1) Campground Location: From Interstate 80, exit Highway 169 South to Winterset. The campground is on the southwest side of town. MADISON COUNTY FAIR CAMPING · Winterset, IA 50273 2) Closer satellite view. We will be camping on the south side of the RV Park, on the grass section where there are electric hook-up poles. (Zoom image to see them.) MADISON COUNTY FAIR CAMPING · Winterset, IA 50273 Here is a link to two articles written about the Festival in recent years that are worth reading. (Keep scrolling down to find the second one about the town of Winterset amidst multiple other articles.) https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/iowa/madison-county-covered-bridge-festival-ia/ Covered Bridge Festival Home Page: https://www.madisoncounty.com/covered-bridge-festival-2/ Festival Schedule of Events for 2023: Festival Schedule 2023 John Wayne Birthplace Museum: John Wayne Birthplace & Museum Iowa Quilt Museum: Home | Iowa Quilt Museum | Winterset, Iowa Easton’s Bistro Restaurant (a Salmon dinner is one of the ones pictured): Easton at Delirium - Photos - Restaurantji Montross Pharmacy Cafe/ Soda Fountain photos: MONTROSS PHARMACY, Winterset - Restaurant Reviews, Photos & Phone Number - Tripadvisor Now please PRINT this invitation if you can, or bookmark it for easy access, so that you can have the Rally Schedule and these directions with you when you come! See you soon! Madison County Covered Bridge Festival
  5. Very nice V-6 Toyota Sunrader for sale in Illinois If you are looking to buy a Sunrader RV, or are wanting to upgrade from your current RV to one that doesn’t need any fixing, here is a link to the ad for an intentionally-restored one in Illinois. This Sunrader is rare because it not only has a more powerful V-6 engine, it also has a rare 5-speed manual transmission for more nuance of control and better gas mileage. Even though most folks in this group already have an RV of their own, if you have friends who are looking to buy, this one is NOT a project — unlike most of them that are advertised these days. Everything on this RV has already been tested and fixed. Whoever gets it should not have any of the common issues that often come with other Toyota RVs that are for sale. This RV is definitely way above average. To see 94 photos, read more details, and see the price, click this link and scroll to where it says “Read More” to view the entire description. You can reply with your level of interest and give your phone number through the form within the ad. However this ad is getting lots views from wannabe buyers, so phone inquiries are given priority over online queries. Now here is the link: https://www.rvt.com/rvdetail.php?id=10945719 e
  6. All the details are right there in the link in the original post if you click/tap on it. We all have had a great time at this Rally for the last 5 days, and the last two Toyota RVs are just pulling out now. Sorry you missed the several previous posts. There will be another Mid-West Rally next Fall, so perhaps you can join it then.
  7. This is the LAST CALL FOR RESERVATIONS for the Mid-West Toyota RV Rally in Illinois next weekend. Please read the entire invitation in the link below, and then call us on the phone to be put on the list. 626-798-4510 (leave a message with our business voicemail and we all call you back). We expect this Rally to be lots of fun, as always. If you have never attended, don't be shy -- we always have lots of first time attendees. Call soon to be a part of a fun weekend! https://toyotamotorhome.org/forums/index.php?/topic/12992-announcing-the-fall-mid-west-toyota-rv-rally-in-illinois-sep-9-12-call-now-to-reserve/
  8. This is the LAST CALL FOR RESERVATIONS for the Mid-West Toyota RV Rally in Illinois next weekend. Please read the entire invitation previously in this thread, and then call us on the phone to be put on the list. 626-798-4510 (leave a message with our business voicemail and we all call you back). We expect this Rally to be lots of fun, as always. If you have never attended, don't be shy -- we always have lots of first time attendees. Call soon to be a part of a fun weekend!
  9. SOME SITES STILL AVAILABLE! This year the Fall Mid-West Toyota RV Rally will take place in September, the weekend after Labor Day, starting on Thursday, September 9 through Sunday, September 12. We will be at the Sandwich (County) Fair, about 60 miles west of Chicago, IL. All the details are posted in the Forum called “Rallies and Toy-ins.” If you don’t normally read the other sub-forums on this site, here is the link: Read all the details first and then if you are interested in reserving a site, we suggest you call us right away to avoid being disappointed. We have only a limited number of campsites for this Rally. Official reservations are taken only by phone. Call 626-798-4510 -- Leave a message if you get our business voicemail, and we will call you back. Tika and Tom, Rally coordinators
  10. A few sites are still available -- Call now to reserve! 626-798-4510 Tika and Tom, Rally co-ordinators
  11. WE ARE BACK! This year the Fall Mid-West Toyota RV Rally will take place in September, the weekend after Labor Day, starting on Thursday, September 9 through Sunday, September 12. We will be at the Sandwich (County) Fair, about 60 miles west of Chicago, IL. All the details are posted in the Forum called “Rallies and Toy-ins.” If you don’t normally read the other sub-forums on this site, here is the link: https://toyotamotorhome.org/forums/index.php?/topic/12992-announcing-the-fall-mid-west-toyota-rv-rally-in-illinois-sep-9-12-call-now-to-reserve Read all the details first and then if you are interested in reserving a site, we suggest you CALL us RIGHT AWAY to avoid being disappointed. We have only a limited number of campsites for this Rally. Official reservations are taken only by phone. Call 626-798-4510 -- Leave a message if you get our business voicemail, and we will call you back. Tika and Tom, Rally coordinators
  12. WE ARE BACK! This year the Fall Mid-West Toyota RV Rally will take place in September, the weekend after Labor Day, starting on Thursday, September 9 through Sunday, September 12. We will be at the Sandwich (County) Fair, about 60 miles west of Chicago, IL. WE HAVE ONLY A LIMITED NUMBER OF RV CAMPSITES for this Rally, so if you are interested in reserving a site, we suggest you CALL us RIGHT AWAY to avoid being disappointed. Official reservations are taken only by phone. Call 626-798-4510 -- Leave a message if you get our business voicemail, and we will call you back. Tika and Tom, Rally coordinators Now here is the complete invitation - please study it carefully as it will answer most all of your questions: - - - - - - - - - Announcing the 15th annual Fall Mid-West Toyota RV Rally. This year it will be held at The Sandwich Fair (DeKalb County Fair) in the town of Sandwich, Illinois (one hour west of Chicago). This Rally location is a reasonable drive for most Mid-West folks. If that is you, consider yourself invited. Here’s this description from the Fair’s website: "HOW IS THE SANDWICH FAIR DIFFERENT FROM OTHER FAIRS? The grounds are unusually beautiful with many old trees lining the walkways. It has a country/community feel with decorations, and the buildings are historic and attractive. It has the charm of a smaller fair, but also has much of what a large fair has to offer." The Rally dates are Thursday, September 9 through Sunday, September 12 — three nights. You are also welcome to stay a day longer to Monday, September 13th, for a 4th night if you like. Reservations are now being taken by phone; this is not a rally where you can just show up. The deadline for the early-bird rate is Sunday, August 22. The RV Park where we will be staying is actually part of the fairgrounds. (See the website pages and the map links below.) This campground will be full of fair-goers and vendors, but the staff is reserving one particular section for our group. The RV Park has Wi-Fi signal, and porta-potties, and showers available (but not exactly close by). The address is: 800 W. Lisbon Street, Sandwich, IL 60548. Please don’t post or share the location without also saying that advance reservations are required. The cost per night for a campsite with electricity is $30 (including tax), plus there is a one-time “rally participation fee” of $8 to cover the costs of putting on the Rally. Free use of the dump station is included. Sites with hook-ups for water are limited, so if you don’t think you get by with using just your onboard water, let us know in advance, and bring a y-connector for splitting a water faucet to attach two hoses. PLEASE NOTE: We also each need to bring a 30-amp-to-15-amp adapter (RV plug to household plug), and a heavy-duty RV extension cord if possible, to be able to access the power outlets on the electric hook-up posts. Now here is the Rally Schedule: Thursday evening at 6:30p we will have a get-acquainted “Community Meal” rather than a potluck. This means everybody brings their own dinner, but we'll all eat together. We will also light a campfire afterwards. The RV Park has requested that we use “presto logs” rather than firewood if possible, so please bring some if you can. Friday morning starting at 9:30a we will have "Open House" for those that want to tour each other's RVs, and see what owners have done to personalize them. This usually lasts for 2-3 hours and is always a highlight of our Rallies. Afternoons each day are the time for visiting the Fair. Regular adult admission is $10 per day. Children age 6-12 are $6; age 5 and under are free. Thursday is ‘Senior Day’ - Fair-goers age 55 and over are admitted for $6 before 5pm. Friday is ‘Bargain Day’ - Everyone is admitted for $6 before 5pm. Sunday - Everyone is admitted for $6 after 3pm. There is a rule that dogs are not admitted at any time, except for service dogs. However dogs are welcome at the RV Park. The Fair has amusement rides and games, agricultural and livestock exhibits, vendors, roving entertainers, Lumberjack shows, as well as many scheduled performers (hammered dulcimer and others). See the link below to the Fair Schedule. Friday evening at 6:30p will have a true Potluck Dinner. Bring a dish to share (and your own table service) -- we eat whatever food shows up. A campfire will again follow. Saturday morning from 10:00a to 12:00p we will gather for a "How-to" Session about Toyota RVs for anyone (new to RVing or otherwise), to answer questions about RV operation or maintenance or anything else. Especially if you have been RVing for a while, come to share your expertise with others. Saturday evening you can eat dinner on your own at the Fair, or come back to join those in the RV park for another Community Meal, where we will probably bring leftovers from the potluck! Another campfire will follow. At 12:00p Sunday we will line up our RVs after check-out to drive in a caravan about 9 miles to a nearby Pancake Restaurant for a group lunch. (We’ll order and pay separately for our food.) Click the link below to see the facebook page for the “Exquisite Skillet Pancake House.” Their extensive menu includes more than just breakfast items. The address is 1180 W US highway 34, Plano, IL 60545. After lunch on Sunday we will say our goodbyes to those who are leaving until next year. Those who want more “Fair Time” can return to the Fair to see the Auto Show that goes until 4:00p, and even stay an additional night. Alternately those who like antiques can go to the “Olde Timers Antique Centre” in downtown Sandwich. If all this sounds like lots of fun, please call us (not the RV Park) to say you want to be put on the list of attendees. Then send us a payment (PayPal or check) for the number of nights you will be camping with us (3 or 4). (We will give you the payment address when you call to reserve.) We will be collecting payments in advance from everyone, and then paying for our group all at once. The total payment for 3 days of camping (with electricity) is $98, including the rally participation fee. Add another $30 if you want to stay until Monday, as likely several people will (= $128 total). The reservation deadline for early-bird reservations is Sunday, August 22. After that there is an additional late-registration fee of $10. Cancellation Policy: Refunds are available if another Toyota RVer takes over your campsite after you cancel. As usual we expect about twenty Toyota RVs. We can only take that number of RVs and that’s it. (If you wait to call after we are full up, you will be put on a waiting list for last-minute cancellations.) If you are new to Toyota RV Rallies, don't be shy — we always have some first-time attendees. Please call us directly (not the RV Park) to have your questions answered. It's gonna be fun! Tika and Tom (Rally co-ordinators) 626-798-4510 Please leave a message if you get our business voicemail (health center) and we will call you back. - - - - - - - - - - Now for the links section: Sandwich Fair website: Fairgrounds Camping page: Sandwich Fair Schedule: Maps of the RV Park (two versions): 1) Campground Location: 2) Closer satellite view. We will be camping in the northeast corner of the RV Park. On the map below you may need to collapse the left side panel to see the whole fairgrounds and the RV Park (pink marker). https://www.google.com/maps/@41.647903,-88.6335537,1410m/data=!3m1!1e3 “Exquisite Skillet Pancake House Restaurant” Facebook page (click/tap on arrows to cycle through photos):https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=3020893748236377&set=pcb.2761876717436794 “Exquisite Skillet Pancake House MENU” (click/tap on arrows to cycle through menu pages): Map to Pancake House: Olde Timers Antique Center Website: Now please PRINT this invitation if you can, so that you can have the Rally Schedule and these directions with you when you come! See you soon!
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    Derek

    I also have been wondering about his absence. I hope he knows that there are lots in the Toyota RV community that appreciate his contributions to the collective wisdom.
  14. Stay well everybody and wash your hands -- and also remember to disinfect the steering wheels of your vehicles! - - - - - - - - - Tips from the CDC Website: The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person. Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet). Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs. Older adults and people who have severe underlying chronic medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes seem to be at higher risk for developing more serious complications from COVID-19 illness. 1) Take steps to protect yourself Clean your hands often Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands. Avoid close contact Avoid close contact with people who are sick Put distance between yourself and other people if COVID-19 is spreading in your community. This is especially important for people who are at higher risk of getting very sick. 2) Take steps to protect others Stay home if you’re sick Stay home if you are sick, except to get medical care. Learn what to do if you are sick. Cover coughs and sneezes Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze or use the inside of your elbow. Throw used tissues in the trash. Immediately wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not readily available, clean your hands with a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Wear a facemask if you are sick If you are sick: You should wear a facemask when you are around other people (e.g., sharing a room or vehicle) and before you enter a healthcare provider’s office. If you are not able to wear a facemask (for example, because it causes trouble breathing), then you should do your best to cover your coughs and sneezes, and people who are caring for you should wear a facemask if they enter your room. If you are NOT sick: You do not need to wear a facemask unless you are caring for someone who is sick (and they are not able to wear a facemask). Facemasks may be in short supply and they should be saved for caregivers. Clean and disinfect Clean AND disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. This includes tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, and sinks. If surfaces are dirty, clean them: Use detergent or soap and water prior to disinfection. To disinfect: Most common EPA-registered household disinfectants will work. Use disinfectants appropriate for the surface. Options include: Diluting your household bleach. To make a bleach solution, mix: 5 tablespoons (1/3rd cup) bleach per gallon of water OR 4 teaspoons bleach per quart of water Follow manufacturer’s instructions for application and proper ventilation. Check to ensure the product is not past its expiration date. Never mix household bleach with ammonia or any other cleanser. Unexpired household bleach will be effective against coronaviruses when properly diluted. Alcohol solutions. Ensure solution has at least 70% alcohol. Other common EPA-registered household disinfectants. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for all cleaning and disinfection products (e.g., concentration, application method and contact time, etc.). If everyone follows these steps, we can conquer this virus much sooner! SPREAD THE WORD -- PLEASE SHARE! We want all our members and friends to be safe.
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