Ron 'n Sue

Not sure if this is the right forum for this subject, but here goes anyway. This past week, our frig finally gave out running on electric. It was a switch cog and would have cost over $600 with labour etc. to fix. 3 years ago we had to replace a thermostat. That said, we decided, rather than repair yet again, and how long before something else went on the old frig (1992) we bit the bullet and bought a new one. We were happy with the installed price - much better than what we expected. It has a two year warranty.

Plywood floors under carpet were fine. Not sure if there was a sub-floor. The only small problem was that the vinyl flooring in the galley area was slightly higher than the floor either side of it. We laid pieces of the thin vinyl to make a tiny ramp either side which worked just fine. Hardly noticable!

Hopefully our service guy will fix the right thing, rather than the most expensive. He suspects the element. Fixing the rotary switch contacts might be a less expensive fix?

We are in 169, very close to all

Dometic RM 2410. WE were plugged in for several days, with no problem, not moving. Just suddenly quit. So it's unlikely to be the plug. We had the thermostat replaced about 4 years ago, so hopefully isn't that again!

Last night, sometime during the evening, our frig electric quit. We were plugged into 'shore power' at the time, and only other thing on shore power at the time was t.v. That didn't turn off. Turned to Gas operation and frig cooled off overnight. Question - is there a fuse that might have blown? If so, where would it be?

Anywhere at the south end of Maple Way or thereabouts should work work.

Did the exact same thing in Hope 3 years ago. Left keys too. Since then the gas cap key stays with the ignition key. So, can't start the truck unless the cap is locked and the key is with you. We called the gas station in Hope and they had them. Had my granddaughter pick them up for us later the same day. When she got home with them, we discovered that the keys were ours but the gas cap was not: it was actually an oil cap. So off to Canadian Tire for a new locking gas cap. No problem. Identical key? Probably.

Okay, see everyone there!

Do we have a date yet? Here it is mid July already and we miss y'all! Hopefully September will be a good time to meet, although if suspect some people might b back to school

Hi Steve, Ron cut the carpet out (with great difficulty) using a curved blade carpet knife, along the edges without removing the couch or the dinette seating. In the rear bathroom, he did remove the toilet. He caulked around the edges of the new flooring then put trim on using a nail gun. The finished product looks really good. We used vinyl plank flooring and managed to do the whole thing with just two boxes. Good luck with your project.

Anything new happening with the Vn Isl Toy-in?

Hope the date change doesn't make it impossible for some to make it!

Okay, Sept 5 & 6 is fine for us!

Wondering if we have a firm date yet? Hoping to be able to meet up with are old Toy friends again, and maybe some new ones.

Anybody know the best way to clean the tracks for the sliding windows? They are pretty sticky. The galley one even has some moss on it?

We bought a small portable house air conditioner back in 2011 when we were going to Oysoyoos, B.C., as it has a reputation for being very hot. This unit can sit on the floor under the dinette table while travelling and on the table when in operation. There is a window insert that can be adapted for the sliding window, so the 4" diameter hose can suck out the hot air. As it turned out we didn't need it in Osoyoos, but we did use it while in Ontario in 2012, a lot! Bought it at Home Depot for under $300. Great deal and it doesn't ruin the roof.

We thought we might go over the border to Alberta and visit the Columbia Ice Fields. Wonder if anyone would care to join us on that trip.

Our 1992 Warrior was looking pretty sad, not really bad, but we knew it could look better. So we bit the bullet and purchased a kit called ShineOnB.C. (shineonbc.com). Quite a lot of work, but not wax and you don't have the buffing that wax entails. Toy-Rig looks pretty darn good now. Even has a bit of a reflective shine. Of course, most of the work was Ron's. A good power wash, another wash with the product, a rinse, then application of the shine. Several coats of the shine. Took awhile because 1) you don't apply the shine in the sun, or 2) in temps lower than 60 degrees. Our island weather delayed application so it happened over a few days, rather than one or two. Pictures later.

Can't wait to see and hear all about this upgrade when you're here this summer, Darrel

Our latest project. We had the dinette seat cushions upgraded with new foam in the existing upholstery. Much firmer. Covered one of the old seat cushions with matching fabric to the couch cover (an old duvet cover). This cushion fits the table top exactly so when the table is lowered, you have a comfortable lounge. Nice place to take a nap!

In 2011, we took out the 9" Emerson CRT tv with its built-in VHS and replaced it with a 19" flat screen Toshiba tv and a Pioneer DVD player with USB port. We installed a folding wall bracket so that it can be viewed from anywhere in the mh - couch, dinette, overcab bed. Works really, really well. No tv hookup at the park? You can view DVD's or recorded USB's. We love it! Here are some pics.

We were pretty much fed up with the old carpet in our 1992 Winnebago Warrior. Installed throughout, except for the galley area (who wants carpet in the bathroom?) it was impossible to keep clean and forget trying to sweep it! So this spring, Ron installed vinyl plank clic-in waterproof flooring. It cost $125 approximately and took two boxes. Colour is Harbour Mist. It looks wonderful with our upholstery. A little caulking at the edges, and some narrow wood moulding (still to be installed). The job probably took maybe 6 hours over a few days. A small carpet at the door to catch most incoming dirt and one under the sink is all that we added. Getting the old carpet out was the most difficult part.

How's about the 2nd weekend in July? It would work well for us. Would keep us away from the busy July 1st traffic perhaps and the weather should be perfect!

Hey. we're in! Anytime.... so far we are not booked for anything else. So let us know what is decided and we hope to see you all again!