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IIRC cabin 10 is next to the rv pumpout - just saying...... The 'winter' page has a list of possible targets for touring....I am flummoxed by the "you won't be sharing your place with strangers?" notation .......experienced this in single motel remote communities in the Northwest Territories, but unheard of anywhere else in Canada. Strange. Looks like some new cobalt mining development in the area. The chip stand in the white building east of Elk Lake is preferred over the portable one by the post office/convenience store near the bridge.

I remember buying my permit through D'ville several years ago as mentioned. My two Ontario permits are on their way....anticipating a couple from Quebec also, emailed them to find out which clubs are sucking the hind tit in that province and received a very courteous reply and information. Apparently picking the numbers of remote clubs there is helpful.

Concur 100%. Two good motels with decent prices with park out your door access and a couple of better hotels for nicer if required. Here's a list of what's in our "motel box" which might be helpful: We squeeze all this into a plastic tub with snap lid - 17.5 inches wide, 23 inches long 15 inches high. -1 liter kettle -full size coffee maker (those ones supplied aren't worth the bother to even fill)&filters -toaster (operate in such a way not to set off smoke alarm) -2 melmac plates (the green camping ones of your youth, microwave safe and won't break if dropped) -2 melmac bowls -2 forks, 2 spoons, 1 butter knife, 1 paring knife, fish filleting knife for the tougher things to cut (or for cleaning fish) -2 large stainless steel tall mugs (usually kept in the truck for coffee stops along the way) -2 plastic stacking cups -can opener -wine bottle opener -the above is kept in a plastic milk bag pouring container.(usually carry milk in emptied plastic juice bottles - Ocean Spray bottles are the best for durability - milk and juice can be frozen ahead of time for keeping your cooler cool while in the room. As for ice, best thing to use is wide mouth spagetti sauce bottles (Ragu RIP) as you can refill them from a motel ice cube machine. -various extension cords and multi connectors (older motel wiring inadequate, helps set up applicances, chargers, laptops etc.) Enables shutting off some things to use kettle or coffee maker without blowing a fuse. -jar of peanut butter, small tub margarine, small tub honey (won't spoil without refridgeration, thaws out well if frozen in vehicle) -use empty plastic peanut butter jars ...kraft or skippy's...hold sugar for coffee, tea bags, ground coffee PRO TIP - at home prior to your trip, get 1 kg container of Melitta coffee (sale price 12.97) and 1 bag of strong ground starbucks.(sale price 7.99) Mix well in a ratio of 1 bag to 1 can and put in peanut butter jars with a plastic coffee measure spoon. One spoon full per cup in the basket plus one for the pot. You'll get some premium tasting coffee to get your day off to a good start. -lipton cup of soup various flavours although chicken seems the best - good with a sandwich -Via instant coffee packs - tastes almost like fresh brewed for those afternoon pickup after a nap. -small packets of condiments, salt and pepper shakers -use a couple of snap lid tupperware to hold some of the stuff - comes in handy for left over delivery pizza, chinese food etc. -small container dish soap (also works as shampoo if revrnd finds no bath products in room) quick dry towel and wash cloth. -roll of saran wrap. -also have a small microwave if none is supplied with room. Inside keep oven mitts, stir spoon, cardboard shield for glass rotating dish -a couple of tins of condensed milk will keep forever if not opened or for several days if opened and covered - beats the powder coffee creamer. A couple of other things to keep in the truck if you find yourself stranded in an area in which the hydro is out: -coleman camp stove and fuel -fry pan and a couple of pots to boil water and warm food -camp lamp - naptha fuel -at least 2 full 20 liter gas cans and a siphon to drain the sleds for the truck- no pumps will be working. See if anyone else can add some more ideas either here or somewhere else. If I think of anything further, I'll add it later. -forget pyrex casserole dish in motel box - put small items in it when packing - can be used for microwave cooking kraft dinner etc.

I guess you are talking about restaurants? Motels/hotels should be ok. First, put your luggage in the bathtub and check for bedbugs. If ok, you'll need a can of Lysol or other spray, or the Lysol wipes and start wiping things down - light switches, toilet flush handle, fawcetts, the TV remote, thermostat, flat surfaces, anything you might contact with your hands or face. Regards spray or wipes, make darn sure they specify they kill VIRUSES, not just germs or bacteria. Some don't. Minimum 70% isopropyl will also work - about the same strength as that in gas line antifreeze if you're stuck. And who doesn't like the aroma of that? If possible, bring your own sleeping bag and pillow. Make sure you've got a few disposable masks to enable entry into the establishment in the first place. The food situation can be tragic in some cases. While self-isolating in Quebec last March, we were forced by threat of covid to avoid the traditional sugar shack brunch. Read the offerings and weep with me: Included: - Traditional Quebec music during the brunch - Maple taffy on snow - Horse drawn sleigh rides Menu of our Sugar Shack brunch: - Pea soup - Pork rinds - Bacon - Sausages - Homemade ham cooked with rosemary & maple syrup from our sugar shack - Gabrielle potato cooked with duck fat & rosemary - Scrambled eggs with onions, peppers, chives and swiss cheese - Baked beans - Meat pie - Green salad & dressing made with maple syrup from our sugar shack - Plate of cheeses from our region - Toasts & homemade jam - Cereal & milk - Fresh fruit platter - Pancakes with maple syrup from our sugar shack - Pouding chômeur - Coffee Which reminds me - regards the log cabin thread somewhere, best you don't paint your inside log walls. Noted. I will use it to heat up a few large rocks, shut it down, and enter when safe to do so. Hopefully I will not be appropriating anyone's culture - learned at the Huron Indian Village in Midland that is how they used to boil water and stoke up the sweat lodge - obviously with a fire of course, not a barbeque. .......Hmmm....now if I threw a bit of water or snow on those rocks.....skidooboy is saying we might just have to leave our clothes outside....

No problem! Another idea.... As a landowner in Newfoundland (needed to get in) I am also considering a two week quarantine on the west coast of the province in an airbnb special. There is usually 7 or 8 feet of snow there just before the pagan holiday of Christmas.

Quality Inn in Petawawa is also particularly well placed.

Sorry to read this formerly known as IQ Turbo - Doo. Your sledding pursuits are different than mine, but could always find some common ground. Hope you are back once the season starts, find joy in the riding and maybe not so much in the equipment. I also recently split the forum for a while to spend more time with my family....... help out with the family businesses ......and stepped down from the OC Forum to make room for more diverse voices ...... hoping for a replacement that was Black, Indigenous or a person of colour. I have come to recognize that my privilege has benefited me greatly. And while I have certainly worked hard and contributed much to this forum, I know that systemic racism and injustice helps people like me, and harms those who aren’t like me often in ways that are invisible to me and us. This needs to change..... Full disclosure - spent 3 years 288 days in an Indian community. (The North American Indian type...the First Nations Industry was very goood to me) As for the future, the CRA, anticipating "problems" with CERB and other giveaway's claimants, may be presenting contract positions as audit assistants, and having been an accounting instructor for several years, as well as having "a superior knowledge of Canadian regionalities", (their words...all that earlier travelling I did job seeking pays off again) might keep me off the streets. You can check qualifications for positions on their web site. Having recently retired, I'm not too inclined to begin yet another (fourth) career, but the tax cheat stories told by my recently retired chartered accountant with the CRA brother in law, make the job seem very interesting. I remember this guy in Yellowknife who used to drive his car to Edmonton, rent a similar model, take both to his brother in law's farm and begin swapping parts. He began swapping wives back in YK - getting away with one crime encouraged him to try others including tax fraud.....and wife turned him in both to the cops and Revenue Canada as it was known then. Poor bastard didn't know what hit him You do not have to send in receipts, but save them as the CRA may request them later dot dot dot Also begun the ground work for a registered tax credit charity called D.D.D.G. - Disgraced Despondent Do Gooders - got the Kielburgers lined up as well as a few others.....just waiting for a few more charities to fold so that better ribbon colours become available....currently all the good ones are taken.

Barbeque is a bit unwieldy although worth consideration..... We have one of those small ones with a 5 lb tank. Could also warm up the inside of the sled trailer I suppose. Meantime in prep for this year's season replacing my old method for deep fried prepared trail trip foods ,,,,,,, with this...... although as ms. slomo, the health care professional that she is....is deadset against fried foods....I have to run it in the shed in secret disguised with discarded parts from a non-functioning ultrasonic cleaner........ Walmart has a very functional .7 cubic foot 1000 watt microwave on sale this week for around the $50 mark. For them that are shy of cooking skills, don't over look microwavable selections from M&M foods - the cabbage rolls for instance only require about 15 minutes of (various) cook times and come out pretty well, as does the pot roast. Get on their membership and get email updates when they go on sale. Of course, you can also pick up Swanson Hungryman dinners for less than $2 on sale - only ones I'd get though are turkey and fried chicken. Avoid at all costs the others. BTW - getting no consideration or discounts for these recommendations....just passing on what I have successfully used. Rather be on the trail instead of sitting in a restaurant. Related previous posts which might be inspiring:

Hard to believe isn't it? Ordered spark plugs and oil excavater from Parts Avatar - got up the next day, the order was in the box outside the door I had labelled "Deliveries here Thanks". Fan belt and assorted tensioners from Rock Auto - 1.5 days again found it outside while going out to discourage squirrels first thing in the morning.

Here's a good example of what you could use - an unlocked smart phone ...unlocked means you can take it to any cell phone provider and use it on their system if you want. This one on Amazon.ca. Nice big screen -measured diagonally. Works great as stand alone for a variety of things: -phone accesses a cellular network OR wifi available in most places -you can get a 20 gigabyte month data plan from the major providers, although you don't have to. Should you do something like this, your phone can be used as a "hot spot" enabling you to have internet access on wirelessly connected PCs. I successfully ran 3 on line courses using the cell phone hotspot and a pc with about 2 bars or less of 4g and 3g cell signal without any overages once courses were set up. -wifi is available at most commercial outlets and stores, libraries etc. -using the Android model (instead of Apple phone) you access the google play store and download the applications you want. These could include the many snowmobiling maps - local and provincial - as well as movies, library books, all kinds of stuff. I can honestly say it has changed my life much for the better having access. -I bought two of the umidigi phones on sale - umidigi one model- use one as a phone, the other for utilities such as reading downloaded books (free with a local library membership and access to libby) watching cbc gem, tubi, etc. from wifi sources in hotels etc. -after purchase, at walmart they sell two stylus's (stylii?) for $3 in case you have large stumbling fingers, as do I. Recommended. -for the Quebe Imotoneigh maps, you download the app on wifi (or cell) and it shows the trail system and a lot more information. On the trail, the phone's gps will show you where you are located, gas, hotels, etc. whether you are on line or not. (keep the phone warm) Recently purchased an android tablet as well - price at the time was $145.00 - neat thing about it is the hdmi output so you can stream from tablet to larger screen tv. Pretty reliable and useful so far: Download such free apps as "Here We Go" and you've got yourself a guided navigation application for all of Canada, the US, or other world destinations. Works great. Telus (on same towers as Bell) has 20 gibabytes currently for $75 per month + tax - unlimited texts, long distance and local calling, data still works although slower after you use up your 20 gigabytes. Likely the other carriers have the same deal - find that Bell/Telus has better coverage than Rogers. Just bring your smart phone to a local outlet, they will supply and install the SIM card for you. You can do this online as well, but for a beginner, worth the extra cost I think.

You could also look into Golden Eagle Camp, just north of Elk Lake. Stayed there this summer, nice environment for travel. Ownership changed there 3 years ago but the owner prior used to do the grooming on proximate trails. I would double check though the web site, which advertises 3 cabins open in the winter, has not changed since. It is unfortunate that the OFSC can't show the trail map at this time as not sure how the day loop potential is from that location. The owners at Gowganda Lake camp are the hardest working owners I have ever met and do a lot of trail work as well.

Musical Legend Passes Away Lucille Starr (May 13, 1938 – September 4, 2020) Obituary: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/music/article-country-singer-lucille-starr-mastered-yearning-ballads-and-rockabilly/ Life Lived: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucille_Starr Lucille Starr (born May 13, 1938) is a Canadian Franco-Manitoban / British Columbian singer, songwriter, and yodeler best known for her 1964 hit single, "Quand Le Soleil Dit Bonjour Aux Montagnes" ("The French Song"). We're taking this up in my conversational French course as I prepare for the Quebec and France sledding this year - covid19 permitting. Following is a version with the lyrics: Other of her hits: My Memories of "The French Song" Day 3 Mattawa February 2015 Also beloved by O2sled and White Dragon.

So it looks like right at the red circle..no P designation yet....thanks for the info.... The parking P indicator to the left on the map above is at the former Jolly Roger (not sure what they are callling themselves these days) ....is this outdated or are they allowing parking for non-staying guests? It is good of them to provide groomer service area and garage.....is it possible to could park there for a day and buy some food if the restaurant is open?

Read that as well......So this is somewhere around where the red oblong is on map? Access by Horseshoe Lake Road? Still would like info about the parking at the travel center though.....nice to end the day or the ride with a bit of food and haven't tried the burrito place yet. Hope to get there and compare food notes with Blake G.

I know there are other spots, but specifically, is day parking truck and trailer, still allowed at the Parry Sound travel center? This is the PetroCan / Tim Horton's /Licks/ Burrito place south of town on highway 400 at the end of the Seguin Trail. Thanks in advance!

Not sure what your budget is but this sled would do you quite handily - happened to see it on kijjiji : 2016 Renegade Adrenaline 900 Ace 4 stroke- $9,500.00 137 inch track would probably suit your off trail situation Kilometers 1,968 https://www.kijiji.ca/v-snowmobile/kitchener-waterloo/2016-skidoo-renegade-adrenaline-900-ace/1481948942

Your wife and possibly yourself will hate the stink of 2 stroke oil on your clothes and in your nose. Keep a lookout for a skidoo touring machine with a 600ace 4 stroke motor with fairly low kilometers, although well cared for, 13,000 or so would not be unreasonable. Bulletproof and low maintainance, 380 to 400 kilometers per tank of fuel.

With most of the pre-season maintenance and upgrades done, both sleds are now trail ready and in the trailer - here's how they fit - 137 " track in first, 129" next, (although can switch the order) and plenty of room for gas cans, and other accessories. Machines should be close as possible to the trailer walls for best fit of ski hold downs. Extra door comes in handy Experimental ramp door art Thanks to 02sled for the 2 inch ABS pipe trick at the top of the ramp. (1 1/2 inch works fines as well)

Good explanation of that process and some applications here for those curious types: https://www.wileymetal.com/what-is-cold-metal-transfer-and-is-it-more-efficient-than-mig/ Out of curiousity, I am going to look at that area further to see if the structure could be improved by physical joint - an ounce of prevention etc. Be looking at my Triton more closely as well.

Not too hard to do........I have the trailer resting on its frame while I use it as a work space for my new to me snowmobile....and passing on some observations. I have it on good authority that Triton was interested in how this trailer compared to their similar offering. I have to say, appreciated some of the comments in this thread that are based on fact or evidence - as opposed to those channeling their inner Craig Nicholson - particularly the dangers of aluminum and ferrous metal contact. Not sure how PLC's idea of a sacrificial anode would work as I think the anode has to be immersed in water to work, but good thinking nevertheless. Might help out someone like myself who does not go into debt for toys (unless 0% interest rate or similar) and wants to save 3 - 4 thousand dollars.

Doing a bit of work on the Bullit trailer yesterday - after above discussion on metal rot between trailer and axle on Triton, decided to take a closer look. Posting pics of the axle / frame junction for the Bullit - looks very servicable. Good thick piece of nylon looking fiber between the axle and frame mount. The way the mount to frame is constructed, it is easy to check the condition of the area in relation to aluminum or steel degrading. On my Triton, the mount is made on a long channel of aluminum sistered to the main frame - the only way to tell if corrosion is evident for sure is to remove the axle to inspect. Pretty good idea here.....easy to check the anchoring bolts. A couple of ideas to pass along.....it you don't like rusty safety chains, get yea to Canadian Tire and pick up a couple of bicycle inner tubes - make sure they are the flat resistant product - says right on them. The flat resistant are thicker rubber, are cold resistant as opposed to regular thickness and work great. Slide the rubber over your chain after removal and then refasten. I have had these installed for a couple of years - the ends of the chain rust a bit, but the rest of the chain is protected. A bit of Corrosion Free undercoating - the best on the market - adds protection and the inner tube keeps it from thinner during bad weather. (4 pin wiring is to hook up to battery to check trailer wiring) A couple of years ago, used a few around the home items to make a cheap cover for the 7 pin connector - usually the first thing to start rotting when salt is evident. And finally, a pic for Blake - the Superclamp hook - not sure why yours would not work Maybe check the model number of the hook? - 2200 T style Deck Hook - SKU for RD - 12-34400-02 Sometimes available at Canadian Tire or Princess Auto on sale.

It looks like the Bullit is constructed in two phases - the base 7 X 16 trailer - upon which the top superstructure has later been mounted. (results in exposed floor at the leading edge) One base size trailer can be used for several model applications at the factory. According to spec sheets, material thicknesses etc. are similar. The Bullit has more supporting material than the TC167, if you check out the interior and fender mountings up close. Accessories which are included in the Bullit are going to put the price of the TC167 over $10,000. before tax. I am thinking, much like Toyota for instance, that you are also paying extra for the legend of reliability. After 6 years of ownership of a 2009 Tacoma that did not have one minute of ownership without something being wrong with it (actually came out ahead on an extended warranty bought at a discount in the U.S. and same for a 2008 Corolla*) pay little heed to marketing BS and do as much inspection and research as I can myself. *2004 Echo continues to run flawlessly and even fixes itself sometimes.

Strange - my hook thingy took a bit of aligning but eventually fastened tight with the correct hook orientation. I purchased the anchor strip for the rear superclamp as wasn't sure where each rear end would end up with two machines. Guess you could also use the regular bolt hook up through the floor - but you have already conquered the problem.

Would you be having trouble with the self locking bolt hook that fits in the aluminum floor channel, the strip hook anchor which bolts to the floor, or the alignment of the skis in relation to the Super Clamp arms once the sleds are loaded?

No doubting the Triton is a fine trailer, not disagreeing with your or any other appraisal, but folks might want to keep in mind that at the time everyone else purchased the TC167 (and I looked at one myself) there was little or no competition in this particular market niche - not until probably this year with the Bullit and perhaps another brand name. Triton might have the reputation, but other brands might be trying to get into the field with similar offerings - and a discounted price. Worth a look around.