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    Posted: 28 Jun 2015 at 8:20am

We now have 3 camping trips on our new 179 (June, 2015) each for 3 days and about 200 miles on each trip with no major issues. However I noticed that when the slider was in the out position the panel under the refrigerator would bulge at the bottom. After removing the the panel I found that the tie wraps to the slider power cables had been cut and that the cables would hang down low enough to get caught on the small kick plate that is behind the larger panel causing the larger panel to be forced out at the bottom. I replaced the ties and adjusted the cables, it took about 3 tries to get them so that they wouldn't catch but also would not be too tight with the slider in. Not sure if the cables were cut at the factory or at the dealer I cant imagine why any one would cut them. 

Other than the blown reverse polarity fuses on the converter which I described in a post in the dealers forum we are very happy with out 179. Next trip is Boston to Rocky Mountain NP, Grand Tetons NP and Yellowstone we should be able to break some things on that trip. Cry


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Sounds like a great trip!!
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 Jun 2015 at 12:25am
We did that same trip last year but from WI to those great National Parks.  It was a fabulous trip!  If you're taking I-90, give us a wave on your way past La Crosse, WI!  BTW, there are some beautiful state parks in this great state if you get a chance to stop while heading west.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 Jun 2015 at 6:55am
Will do
LaCrosse brings back memories I spent a summer at camp McCoy in Sparta, WI with the army in 1969. LaCrosse was where we went to party.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 Jun 2015 at 8:47am
Ft McCoy soldiers still come to La Crosse to party!  

We are heading to New England this fall.  Any suggestions as to where to stay or things to see?  We are ultimately headed to Acadia NP, heading north near the Great Lakes coming back along the coast heading inland whenever we find something interesting.  We like odd, out of the way local attractions and local food.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 Jun 2015 at 8:57am
At Acadia I suggest Seawall campground. If you ride bicycles you will find riding on the carriage roads amazing, additionally Sea Kayaking trips, and Puffin/Whale watching trips are great if the weather is good.. Be sure to make reservations. 

For dry camping Emerald Lake State Park in East Dorset, VT. Then visit the Merck Forest/Farm in Rupert for hiking or just visiting with the farm animals. Manchester, VT nearby offers great shopping as well as the Northshire Bookstore a must see. 

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 Jun 2015 at 9:15am
thanks, ronahue!  Good suggestions!  Thumbs Up
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We'll be in Acadia in about 3 weeks.  Don't forget Niagara, we'll be there going in the other direction.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 Jun 2015 at 9:14pm
We've been to Niagra many,many times but not since the viewing platform has been there.  It terrifies me to think about it!  Love the falls, however.  Hoave you been out on the platform
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Haven't been there in about 27 years.
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