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07-21-2017, 10:23 PM
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State: Oregon
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I saw another Vegas today. It was a 24.1 parked in the lot of County Fair Food Stores in Mitchel South Dakota. I waited for a while. But if you haven't heard, there is a heatwave in the plains. I left to turn on the air conditioning in my own Vegas.
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07-23-2017, 11:18 PM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Oregon
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I've made it to Buffalo River State Park. It is in Glyndon, MN, just east of Fargo ND. Not only is there another Vegas here. But it is a 25.2. The owner's name is Loren from Denver CO. Nice chap. We chatted for a while.
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08-05-2017, 01:12 AM
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Well folks, I'm in Sac City Iowa for 3 weeks and then Lincoln Nebraska for the eclipse.
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09-02-2017, 09:57 PM
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Continuing with my travels. One of the highlights of visiting my friends in Sac City Iowa, was that we decided to go to the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines. Picture 1 shows a cow carved out of butter.
Once I left Iowa, I headed for the Wisconsin Dells. From there I've dropped down to Madison Wisconsin to lay over for Labor Day. The second picture is the state capital building. Actually quite nice.
The other day I drove out to Teliesin. This is the Wisconsin home of Frank Lloyd Wright. That is the third picture.
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09-08-2017, 01:34 PM
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Yesterday, I went to one of the Thor manufacturing plants for a tour. First issue is that the Vegas/Axis factory is not open to tours, So I went to the ACE plant. There is no customer greeting area. Just stay outside at the gate. The tour guides showed up 15 minutes late. And they turned out to be from the marketing department, not manufacturing. Most of the tour was very vanilla and not impressive. They actually do have the wiring built for each individual unit. When I asked about having better diagrams, the guy quickly deflected the question to how the 800 customer service line has improved. It would also be nice if they had a place to buy Thor gifts (sweatshirts, caps, key fobs, etc.) All in all, I was not impressed.
BTW - In the morning, I went to the RV/MH Hall of Fame exhibit. That was very impressive. Some very nice older RVs.
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09-08-2017, 01:59 PM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: compass 23tw
State: California
Posts: 229
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gbrown
Yesterday, I went to one of the Thor manufacturing plants for a tour. First issue is that the Vegas/Axis factory is not open to tours, So I went to the ACE plant. There is no customer greeting area. Just stay outside at the gate. The tour guides showed up 15 minutes late. And they turned out to be from the marketing department, not manufacturing. Most of the tour was very vanilla and not impressive. They actually do have the wiring built for each individual unit. When I asked about having better diagrams, the guy quickly deflected the question to how the 800 customer service line has improved. It would also be nice if they had a place to buy Thor gifts (sweatshirts, caps, key fobs, etc.) All in all, I was not impressed.
BTW - In the morning, I went to the RV/MH Hall of Fame exhibit. That was very impressive. Some very nice older RVs.
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Good Morning gbrown,
Hope ur having a good trip,sure looks fun. would like to ask u how u like ur
Oxygenics Shower head duz it save water & have a good spray?
have a good trip
regards.
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Bakersfield,Ca
2017 Gemini 23TR- sold
2020 29J Outlaw- sold
2021 23tw compass
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09-08-2017, 04:10 PM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 35C
State: South Dakota
Posts: 1,132
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Quote:
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would like to ask u how u like ur
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We love our Oxygenics shower head. It was a wonderful investment... much better spray and seems to save on water a bit better.
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2016 Thor Hurricane 35C with pups Piper and Annabelle
2013 Ford Fiesta toad
FMCA - F457085
Blog - https://traversity.us
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09-08-2017, 05:03 PM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: compass 23tw
State: California
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Originally Posted by jpmihalk
We love our Oxygenics shower head. It was a wonderful investment... much better spray and seems to save on water a bit better.
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thank you for the reply
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2017 Gemini 23TR- sold
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09-10-2017, 10:39 PM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Oregon
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Reflections on Five Months, "On The Road". Several people have likened me to the CBS corresponded Charles Kuralt. Coincidently, this morning's "CBS Sunday Morning" had a tribute to him. And you know what, I am starting to feel like that wonderful man. He taught us to love the common American. And on this trip, I have met so many wonderful people from all walks of life. I've learned that the midwest is an amazingly beautiful section of America with corn and soy bean fields spanning the horizon. These farmers are the salt of the earth.
And now I start another phase of my journey. It has always been a Bucket List item to see New England in the fall. Tommorow I start a quick trip across New York to end up in Montpelier, Vermont.
Bring it On!
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09-10-2017, 11:13 PM
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Brand: Still Looking
State: Colorado
Posts: 226
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Originally Posted by gbrown
Reflections on Five Months, "On The Road". Several people have likened me to the CBS corresponded Charles Kuralt. Coincidently, this morning's "CBS Sunday Morning" had a tribute to him. And you know what, I am starting to feel like that wonderful man. He taught us to love the common American. And on this trip, I have met so many wonderful people from all walks of life. I've learned that the midwest is an amazingly beautiful section of America with corn and soy bean fields spanning the horizon. These farmers are the salt of the earth.
And now I start another phase of my journey. It has always been a Bucket List item to see New England in the fall. Tommorow I start a quick trip across New York to end up in Montpelier, Vermont.
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You even sort of look like Charles Kuralt so they you go. I'm getting very close to finding a buyer for my townhome, and If close soon, I will buy a 25 foot trailer i'm looking at be on the road for a while. You inspired me.
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09-13-2017, 01:53 PM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Oregon
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I'm skirting through upstate New York. Tomorrow I leave for Vermont. Fall in New England has always been on my bucket list. Notice the hint of Fall in the background.
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09-18-2017, 12:46 PM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 34J
State: Arkansas
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Hey Gerry, got any pics and recommended place to stay in New England area so far?
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09-18-2017, 01:32 PM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Oregon
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I am staying at a place called Abel Mountain Campgrounds outside of Randolph Vermont. The place is nice. But I'm a tecky. No cellphone reception and their WiFi is metered. They will kick you off if you stream too much. Thursday, I move to a KOA in New Hampshire. I'll post some pics later. New England is stunningly beautiful. The leaves are just starting to turn.
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09-18-2017, 04:06 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: A.C.E. 27.1
State: New York
Posts: 23
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Just a note to thank you for writing about your travels & posting the pictures. I find it very enjoyable.
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09-18-2017, 09:48 PM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Oregon
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Here are some photos from Vermont. The first was taken in Stowe. If you go to Vermont, do not miss taking Highway 118 over Smuggler's Notch. The second was taken at Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks.
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09-26-2017, 02:21 AM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Oregon
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Today I spent the day touring the Franconia Notch in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. This is picture of the famous covered bridge at the Flume Gorge.
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09-26-2017, 02:38 AM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Oregon
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"This pothole is perhaps the most remarkable curiosity of its kind in New England”. - Henry David Thoreau, Sep 1839
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10-06-2017, 11:24 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
State: Colorado
Posts: 226
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gbrown
Reflections on Five Months, "On The Road". Several people have likened me to the CBS corresponded Charles Kuralt. Coincidently, this morning's "CBS Sunday Morning" had a tribute to him. And you know what, I am starting to feel like that wonderful man. He taught us to love the common American. And on this trip, I have met so many wonderful people from all walks of life. I've learned that the midwest is an amazingly beautiful section of America with corn and soy bean fields spanning the horizon. These farmers are the salt of the earth.
And now I start another phase of my journey. It has always been a Bucket List item to see New England in the fall. Tommorow I start a quick trip across New York to end up in Montpelier, Vermont.
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Gerry,
You been in the Axis a long time now. How is it as a place to live for a year? I'm getting ready to pull the pin. House is for sale and people are taking my flyers. One of these days, i'm going to be Axis mobile. Thanks. Dave
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10-07-2017, 01:26 AM
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#99
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Oregon
Posts: 911
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So far so good. The best part is that I find that I am not claustrophobic in the rig on rainy days. The DISH satellite helps. The unlimited Verizon helps.
I have discovered that there is an abundance of information available from local folks. Tonight I was at the Happy Hour at the local Elks Lodge. Someone told me of a place down the block that had killer clam cakes. And they were.
Also, other RVers are another good source of info.
All in all, pull the plug and get mobile.
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10-18-2017, 07:55 PM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Oregon
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One of the Maine (pun intended) items on my bucket list was to see New England in the fall.
I have made it to the Bar Harbor area of Maine at the Acadia National Park. The first picture is looking down on Bar Harbor from the top of Cadillac Mountain. The other is just some gorgeous fall colors.
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