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thebegbie
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Posted: 10 Dec 2012 at 9:47am |
Yes! Wasp spray works great on lots of bad animals (it's a nerve agent - which probably won't kill them - but does some serious short-term nerve issues) - good stuff to keep around - way better than pepper spray.
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'12 r-pod 177
2008 Toyota 4Runner 4x4 V6 Father of 3 Boy Scouts and yes, we cram 5 family members in our 177! When is the next camping trip? Because I'm ready for a vacation! |
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ron_whitt
Senior Member Joined: 19 Nov 2011 Location: Chesterville On Status: Offline Points: 277 |
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Was told that instead of bear spray, where the bear has to get fairly close, use wasp/hornet spray, those things spray a heck of a lot farther than bear spray and work just a well. It gives you some extra running time...
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Ron & Shirley W
2007 FJ Cruiser 2012 177.. "EHHH" R Pod" its a canadian thing.. |
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Camper Bob
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I purchased a Happauge brand converter that plugs into a usb port on your computer. At the other end is a connector in which you connect a cable that connects to the campground tv cable. Run the program and you watch tv on your computer screen. Even comes with a small remote to change channels with. Neat and easy. I usually do all my purchases on Amazon so I would look there. Cost was about $50, if I remember correctly. Safe Travels.
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Camper Bob and Camper Sue
Gracie the Wonder Dog (12 lb.) Mini Dachshund 2013 Rpod 171HRE (Pods-of-Luck) 2005 Chev. Tahoe |
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George
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I second the request for info on what usb cable allows you to turn you laptop into a TV. Please and thank you.
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I can't stop dreaming about June 15, 2013 when we get to permanently escape in our "Escape Pod" which is a 176T towed by a Chevy van with a 5.7L engine.
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CC
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I'd only try that if it was rip-roaring trying to get in.
Perhaps the best bear deterrent would be our two dogs that travel with us. They'd sound the alarm if nothing else. I tell you what no jogger gets past our house that we don't hear about from those two. |
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Lighting a candle, not cursing the darkness
"The Pod Couple" 2011 RP-177 TV: 2010 F150 |
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Ratdog
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You could always attempt an escape through that useless escape window in the Rpod. As far as protecting yourself with a firearm, that's what I'd be doing, too. However, I read somewhere that if a bear is coming after you and you're able to get off a shot, even it's a hit to his heart, it can take the bear 30 seconds or more before it dies. A bear can do a heck of a lot of damage in those 30 seconds. If I'm ever faced with that situation, I'm hoping the sound of the gunshot will be enough to scare off the bear. -- Steve
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Steve, Anne, and Paige the Rat Terrier 2013 Lexus RX 450h Hybrid AWD 2011 RP-177 (aka: The Circus Wagon) |
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CC
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I wasn't trying to mess with Cali, I was just thinking it might be a state mandate I haven't come across yet.
Sorry also for the thread derail re: Da Bears. My thought was that the fiberglass buys me more than a canvas tent. I was thinking in terms of buying me more protection, but you guys have shown me the error of my thinking. So, I'll think in terms of buying me more time. If I have 2 extra minutes, I won't spend them screaming. I'll be taking the safety off the Texas version of Bear Spray. |
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Lighting a candle, not cursing the darkness
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BSAJim
Newbie Joined: 01 Nov 2010 Location: San Jose, CA Status: Offline Points: 30 |
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Folks,
You are all correct. Where does a 400 pound bear eat? Anywhere he wants. A bear can easily rip the door right off a trailer. None are bear proof.
The point was that certain parks believe that it is safer, and will keep you out of some great campgrounds if you show up with a tent trailer. Having a hardside lets you get in, even if it is no safer.
As far as the California thing, I won't get started on the rant. As a 3rd generation Californian, I wave watched the state decline from the land of golden opportunity to the People's Republic of California. Another reason to own a travel trailer.
Wishing you all happy trails,
Jim
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Jim & Carmen - San Jose, CA
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Camper Bob
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About 25 years ago we were camping with our sons in Sequoia State Park in Northern California. Had bear problems then, also. I can remember the ranger trying to impress us about keeping our food inside. He showed us a picture where a bear had gotten the scent of toothpaste inside a car. The bear had taken his nails and inserted them in the fissure in the body of the car just in front of the front door. He ripped the door right off the hinges. It had been closed. Don't take food anymore when camping. Seriously, he certainly got my attention with that. We have been back since to Sequoia and they now have steel boxes at each campsite for your cooler to reside in. Probably 1/4" steel plate. Gotta be aware. Safe Travels.
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Camper Bob and Camper Sue
Gracie the Wonder Dog (12 lb.) Mini Dachshund 2013 Rpod 171HRE (Pods-of-Luck) 2005 Chev. Tahoe |
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furpod
Senior Member Joined: 24 Jul 2011 Location: Kentucky Status: Offline Points: 966 |
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Yep, a bear can get into a TT with ease. When I was a kid, my family was camping at Yosemite, we used to go several times a year, on no notice.. (can't do that anymore..) and a bear removed the rear passenger side door of an International Travelall to get to a cooler in the back. I am pretty sure that was the last time my mom tent camped.
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