Trailer Life readers' "best" lists December 10, 2016, 10:42:50 am The YMMV concept in play.... Trailer Life’s Fifth-Annual Readers’ PollJoan 1 Likes
Re: Trailer Life readers' "best" lists Reply #1 – December 10, 2016, 10:55:44 am I agree with a few of their findings, like the Honda Generator which I don't need and Michelin tires. So far in life, we've not been disappointed in any Honda products to include my Old Red. Sadly Old Red has been with a new owner for a long time. And so it goes. 2 Likes
Re: Trailer Life readers' "best" lists Reply #2 – December 10, 2016, 11:27:40 am Wow, I am so out of step with the TL readership. Other than a Honda e2000 amdMichwlin tires, there nothing there for me. Different drummer.
Re: Trailer Life readers' "best" lists Reply #3 – December 10, 2016, 12:44:59 pm Quote from: Traxless - December 10, 2016, 10:55:44 amI agree with a few of their findings, like the Honda Generator which I don't need and Michelin tires. So far in life, we've not been disappointed in any Honda products to include my Old Red. Sadly Old Red has been with a new owner for a long time. And so it goes.You look verrry fast in that photo, Ed! I can also agree with some of their results but not most. Wish we had Cracker Barrel here in California!
Re: Trailer Life readers' "best" lists Reply #4 – December 10, 2016, 01:05:50 pm I agree with their fifth wheel hitch...we had that particular one and it's a very nice hitch. Of course, that's not relevant to anyone here! Although we've eaten at Cracker Barrel in the past, we no longer do so for reasons other than the food, which we liked.Most of the other stuff we don't use, except we do have a Norcold refrigerator and a Winegard Trav'ler.
Re: Trailer Life readers' "best" lists Reply #5 – December 10, 2016, 07:34:30 pm Hi Joan,Color me slow on the uptake, I have been meaning to ask what YMMV means. Thanks
Re: Trailer Life readers' "best" lists Reply #6 – December 10, 2016, 07:47:08 pm YMMV=Your mileage may vary 😉Wishing for Cracker Barrel in Calif too 😋 1 Likes
Re: Trailer Life readers' "best" lists Reply #7 – December 10, 2016, 08:28:12 pm Talked to a CB store manager once in Scottsdale, AZ. He said that Cracker Barrel would never come to Calif. because of high labor costs.
Re: Trailer Life readers' "best" lists Reply #8 – December 11, 2016, 09:39:09 am Having never held magazine surveys in high regard I'm not surprised I differ in the choice other TL folk make.
Re: Trailer Life readers' "best" lists Reply #9 – December 11, 2016, 09:48:26 am Quote from: Marciebp - December 10, 2016, 07:34:30 pmHi Joan,Color me slow on the uptake, I have been meaning to ask what YMMV means. ThanksYour Mileage May Vary 1 Likes
Re: Trailer Life readers' "best" lists Reply #10 – December 11, 2016, 09:53:08 am Quote from: Lazy Bones - December 10, 2016, 08:28:12 pmTalked to a CB store manager once in Scottsdale, AZ. He said that Cracker Barrel would never come to Calif. because of high labor costs. Probably the same reason they're not in Washington State.
Re: Trailer Life readers' "best" lists Reply #11 – December 11, 2016, 10:06:15 am Quote from: Lazy Bones - December 10, 2016, 08:28:12 pmTalked to a CB store manager once in Scottsdale, AZ. He said that Cracker Barrel would never come to Calif. because of high labor costs. I have no dog in the fight but ..... There are two Cracker Barrels in California. Cracker Barrell
Re: Trailer Life readers' "best" lists Reply #13 – December 11, 2016, 10:42:32 am Quote from: colddog - December 11, 2016, 10:06:15 am"...I have no dog in the fight but ..... There are two Cracker Barrels in California..."Years ago, there was a Cracker Barrel on the Long Beach/Lakewood boundary on Lakewood Blvd here in So Cal.There was some discussion on line about its relationship to the Corporate Entity. It appears the two are unrelated. Distant or Kissing Cousins perhaps. Or perhaps something akin to the current sit-com "Fresh Off The Boat" a purloined likeness for personal gain. Who knows?Personally, I ate there twice in my life. The last time with my DW and daughter. We never went back. Mc D's is there now along with, I believe, a Chevron station.Oh well, things change.Kent
Re: Trailer Life readers' "best" lists Reply #15 – December 11, 2016, 12:41:59 pm " There are two Cracker Barrels in California."They must be exceptionally well hidden... even Cracker Barrels web site does not show a Cal. location. 2 Likes
Re: Trailer Life readers' "best" lists Reply #16 – December 12, 2016, 10:10:10 am Quote from: Lazy Bones - December 11, 2016, 12:41:59 pm" There are two Cracker Barrels in California."They must be exceptionally well hidden... even Cracker Barrels web site does not show a Cal. location. <sigh> looks like I got fooled. Did a search - got this page. Cracker Barrel Near Me in California - Store Hours, Locations and Phone Numbers Assumed (yes I know what assume means) without digging deeper. Guess I'll have to take a timeout in the connor. 2 Likes
Re: Trailer Life readers' "best" lists Reply #17 – February 21, 2017, 10:56:28 am Good news for all of us Cracker Barrel fans. The first California location is on the way! Cracker Barrel to open first California restaurant-store in Victorville
Re: Trailer Life readers' "best" lists Reply #18 – February 21, 2017, 12:10:52 pm For many of us who travel the 15 through Victorville California, the "Restaraunt Row" along the freeway has become a sign of growth in the area over the past few decades.My folks retired to Apple Valley many years ago so it was a common practice for us to jump in the car and pick a place to eat. Often times we would find ourselves pulling off the 15 to take advantage of the varied Restaraunt Chains. Just as often though we would stay in AV and visit the local eateries to sample their cuisine. Now that my folks are no longer with us, I will be looking for the Cracker Barrel sign. I'll have pleasant memories of my folks and I'm certain that they would have chosen it as a place to gather the kids. Kent 1 Likes
Re: Trailer Life readers' "best" lists Reply #19 – February 22, 2017, 10:06:02 am "Now that my folks are no longer with us, I will be looking for the Cracker Barrel sign. I'll have pleasant memories of my folks and I'm certain that they would have chosen it as a place to gather the kids." Kent, I'll be there right along with ya! Although I'm not quite ready for the Rocking Chair, I found it most relaxing this day! 1 Likes
Re: Trailer Life readers' "best" lists Reply #20 – February 22, 2017, 11:23:36 am I have used the ProtectAll products with good results. Especially the single use impregnated pads for keeping the hood free of bugs. Good product for the western states that lack water. Another good idea I got from bumper.ADCO covers are quality. Tho seldom use ours.Dreaming here. Would love to have a double wide refer that takes up no more space than the one we have. Room to shop at Costco while on the road.Cracker Barrell? Gag.
Re: Trailer Life readers' "best" lists Reply #21 – February 22, 2017, 12:08:48 pm Quote from: Don Malpas - February 22, 2017, 11:23:36 amDreaming here. Would love to have a double wide refer that takes up no more space than the one we have. Room to shop at Costco while on the road.Cracker Barrell? Gag.Contact the builder of Dr. Who's TARDIS time travel machine. They have methods to vastly increase the interior space of small containers, including telephone booths.TARDIS - WikipediaThey may also be able to provide RVs with football stadium-sized interiors, without slides.LarryNot a fan of Cracker Barrel's cookie cutter restaurants.
Re: Trailer Life readers' "best" lists Reply #22 – February 22, 2017, 12:40:57 pm Quote from: Don Malpas - February 22, 2017, 11:23:36 amCracker Barrell? Gag.Quote from: Larry Wade - February 22, 2017, 12:08:48 pmNot a fan of Cracker Barrel's cookie cutter restaurants. And that's the great thing about America, we have the freedom to make that choice! If ya don't like it, ya don't have to eat there!
Re: Trailer Life readers' "best" lists Reply #23 – February 22, 2017, 04:06:47 pm Coincidental to this thread, yesterday, while I was doing some grocery shopping I happened to come across an unfamiliar brand... Cracker Barrel! Whether or not it is affiliated with the restaurant chain I do not know but the box had the same logo as the company. The product being offered was Mac and Cheese which I know to be one of CBs hot menu items.
Re: Trailer Life readers' "best" lists Reply #24 – February 22, 2017, 05:09:57 pm "Cracker Barrel" is a trademark of Kraft Foods. They've been using the name for their cheddar (primarily) and other cheese products for more than 60 years. Cracker Barrel restaurants are unrelated, and in fact were sued by Kraft a few years back when they brought out a line of deli foods with the Cracker Barrel name. Don't know how lawsuit that turned out, but since Kraft has marketed macaroni and cheese under their Cracker Barrel trademark for quite a few years, I'd be surprised if the Cracker Barrel restaurants could get away with putting a competing product on the shelves.