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Welcome to the February Issue of "The Journey" February is the month that we all start to think of Spring. Maybe that is a bit premature, but it seems the days get a little longer and the temperature starts to rise and the sun is moving back into the Northland. This issue we will feature one of our Canadian parks for the Northern Snowbirds that do not go south in the winter. There may be many reasons but one of the major is the cost of insurance due to health issues. We would like to wish you all a very Happy Valentines and to my better half....Happy Anniversary!! (We got married on Valentines so I would not forget our Anniversary. Also found out we have created the most expensive day for Anniversary celebrations) We hope you enjoy "The Journey" and please send us your comments and suggestions.
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THE YEAR OF DISCOVERY SASKATCHEWAN
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FEATURED RV PARK OF THE MONTH Nk Mip RV Park Osoyoos, BC Nk Mip is one of our Canadian Snowbird destination parks. Located in Osoyoos, BC this area has one of the mildest winter temperatures in the BC interior. With average day time temperature of just above freezing and night temperatures just below freezing makes this an ideal spot if you can not go south for the warmer climate.
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RECIPE OF THE MONTH LOBSTER AND PHILLY KEBABS Cook lobster tails Place tail into pot with boiling water cook for 5 minutes Remove the lobster from the shell and let lobster cool. Cut beef tenderloin into squares have meat at room temp. (out of fridge for 20 min) DRY RUB FOR MEAT 1 Tsp dry mustard 1 tsp ground coriander ½ tsp paprika ½ tsp celery seed Sea salt and fresh cracked pepper Coat meat with dry rub. On a skewer place 3 pieces of meat and 2 pieces of lobster that has been cubed same size as the meat. Melt butter and a squeeze of lemon in microwave to brush lobster on grill Cook on grill inside or outside till meat is medium rare Knorr béarnaise sauce made with the package instructions Serve warm sauce on the side or if plating over rice. Pour sauce over meat and lobster that is sitting on the rice Add green vegetable to complete dinner. |
TIP OF THE MONTH CLEANER WATER Use an in-line water filter that threads onto your water hose. Even if all you do with the campground water is flush the toilet and shower...that filter will drastically reduce any iron, sulphur, sand, and whatever... that may be present...especially if the campground or RV park is using well-water. |
NEW PRODUCT OF THE MONTH Fresh Cab Rodent Repellent
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TECH TIP OF THE MONTH Regular room slide maintenance can prevent operational problems on the road. Often, however, they act up, usually due to preventive maintenance. Slides require maintenance and occasional adjustment. RV owners should have a little knowledge about their workings just in case of a malfunction. Slide maintenance is important. Some RVers fail to realize that slides can be closed manually. Somewhere in your rig is a crake used to manually open and close slides. Look on a wall in the basement or other storage areas of your RV. Early versions of slides were hydraulically operated so operating mechanisms required a lot of space. This type of slide cannot be pushed back in manually without releasing the hydraulic pressure. The motor and pump are located under the slide. Also, between the coach battery and the control solenoid on the pump motor is a heavy duty battery cable. A fusible link is located near the pump with this cable. It is a smaller gauge wire that will self destruct in case the pump motor overloads. A good rubber seal lubercant helps prevent problems. Electrical problems top the list of reasons slides fail. See if the fusible link burned out or look for corrosion at the battery or the solenoid terminals. Clean the cables and connections annually to eliminate problems while on the road. It is also a good idea to lubricate the extended hydraulic ram with a heavy duty silicone lubricant. Use a portable battery booster to provide temporary power to close a stuck slide. Have someone crawl under the slide and locate the pump motor. Attach the red booster box cable to the cable connection on the solenoid connected to the cable leading to the battery. Then connect the black clamp to a clean frame mount. Be sure that the cables do not bind as the slide is pulled in, and that the red clamp does not hit any metal. Newer slides have electrically operated gear track or screw mechanism. Most gear driven units have a single electric motor operating a mechanism that have a mechanical disconnect allowing the drive to be disengaged so that the slide can be pushed back in. With the slide extended, crawl under the slide and locate the operating motor and the disconnect lever. If these units fail the problem is usually a fuse or a circuit/overload protector. The fuse should be marked in the coach fuse panel that is under the hood on gas units or in the bin area near your batteries on diesel coaches. It is not located in the circuit breaker panel inside the RV. All slides require regular maintenance of the rubber sealing gaskets and wipers. Protect-All Slide-Out Rubber Seal Treatment is a popular foam lube that is spread on all rubber components. That should be done every 60 days to keep the rubber from drying out. The tracks and gear slide mechanism should be lubricated with something like Protect-All Dry Lube. It is an orange liquid for visibility, but dries leaving a lubricant that will not attract dust and dirt. It also is a rust inhibitor that will maintain the integrity of the track surfaces. For more tech tips click.............. here |
