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How do I fix this in 2 days?
I’m replacing the toilets in my camper and the new one’s inlet is several inches lower than the old one.
What tools would I need to shorten this length of rigid tubing and reuse the fittings?
Or is better to get a new tube and fitting on the end? What kind of tools do I need for cutting and crimping?
Do plumbers in Texas work on campers?
u/just-cruisin — 4 days ago
Yosemite National Park Announces Summer Reopenings, Full Campground Access, and Early Tioga Road Opening
Yosemite National Park is preparing to welcome visitors for the peak summer season with expanded access across the park, including the reopening of popular trails, climbing areas, and full campground availability.
All Yosemite front-country campgrounds will be open this summer and available for reservation via Recreation.gov. Most High Sierra Camps are returning to operation, offering visitors additional opportunities to experience the park’s backcountry. Also reopening is a section of the Valley Loop Trail near Royal Arches and several popular climbing routes that were previously closed for safety monitoring. The Ice Cut section of the John Muir Trail is also expected to reopen in July following visitor safety and trail improvements.
Tioga Road is scheduled to open to vehicle traffic on May 15, the earliest opening in 16 years. The trans-Sierra route across the park gives visitors access to Tuolumne Meadows and the high country. Glacier Point Road opened to vehicle access May 9, providing sweeping views of Yosemite Valley easy access to high elevation trailheads. These roads provide visitors with convenient entry points to Yosemite’s high Sierra, with opportunities ranging from short day hikes to more remote wilderness experiences. Overnight wilderness trips require a wilderness permit, which can be reserved in advance on Recreation.gov.
Hiking to the top of Half Dome, 5,000 feet above Yosemite Valley, will open May 15. Half Dome daily lottery permits open today. The daily lottery application period is two days in advance of the desired hiking date.
“Yosemite continues to expand access while protecting the park’s extraordinary resources,” said Superintendent Ray McPadden. “We’re excited to welcome visitors to more areas of the park this summer and encourage everyone to plan ahead for a safe and enjoyable experience.”
Visitors should expect traffic if visiting on weekends, especially on Saturday mornings. To help reduce congestion, park officials strongly encourage visitors to:
- Purchase a Yosemite digital site pass in advance on Recreation.gov
- Purchase a digital America the Beautiful pass to visit multiple parks
- Visit midweek
- Arrive early in the morning or later in the afternoon
- Explore beyond Yosemite Valley
Digital park passes purchased in advance can significantly reduce time spent at entrance stations and help improve traffic flow into the park.
All visitors are encouraged to check current conditions, plan ahead, and prepare for changing weather and busy conditions. Parking in Yosemite Valley fills early during peak summer days, and services may be limited in some areas.
For more information, trip planning resources, and to purchase entrance passes, visit www.nps.gov/yose or https://www.recreation.gov/pass.
u/just-cruisin — 5 days ago
Tioga Pass to open May 15 at 8 am
TIOGA PASS TO OPEN, FRIDAY, MAY 15 at 8am
Our final high sierra pass is set to open Friday morning. Bikers get ready: Thursday is the day to experience the road in solitude. Please watch out for administrative vehicle traffic in the area.
This year, no reservations required to enter the Park but in order to get through the gate quicker, you can still pre-pay your entrance fee at Recreation.gov.
u/just-cruisin — 9 days ago
Ray McPadden Assumes Role as Superintendent of Yosemite National Park
National Park Service officials formally welcomed Ray McPadden as superintendent of Yosemite National Park during an assumption of responsibility ceremony held in Yosemite Valley Thursday April 23.
McPadden began serving as superintendent in spring 2025 and now leads park operations during one of the busiest periods in Yosemite’s history. In this role, he oversees resource protection, visitor services, infrastructure and partnerships across the park.
“Yosemite is one of the most iconic places in the world, and it is an honor to serve as superintendent,” McPadden said. “I look forward to working with our dedicated staff, tribes, partners, and surrounding communities to protect this extraordinary landscape and ensure visitors can enjoy it today and for generations to come.”
McPadden brings extensive experience with the National Park Service, where he has served in a variety of roles including backcountry and climbing ranger, project manager, resource manager, planner and superintendent at several large park units. He is known for building high-performing teams, managing complex operations and fostering strong partnerships across agencies and communities.
Before joining the National Park Service, McPadden served in the U.S. Army as a Ranger with the 2nd Ranger Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, and the 10th Mountain Division.
“Ray is a proven leader with a strong record of operational excellence and collaboration,” said Randy Lavasseur, acting regional director for National Park Service Pacific West Region. “His experience and leadership will help guide Yosemite through both opportunities and challenges in the years ahead.”
McPadden is an alumnus of the Senior Executive Fellows Program at Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government and holds an executive certificate in public leadership from Harvard. He earned a master’s degree in community and regional planning from the University of Oregon and a bachelor’s degree in science from Texas A&M University.
Yosemite National Park welcomes millions of visitors each year and is recognized worldwide for its granite cliffs, waterfalls, giant sequoias and diverse ecosystems.
u/just-cruisin — 9 days ago
Exciting spring news! The Glacier Point Road will open to vehicles on Saturday, May 9 at 8 am. There will be no drinking water available at Glacier Point. Vault toilets will be available. Parking at Glacier Point and throughout the park is limited. Arrive early in the morning to avoid long delays and full parking lots. The Glacier Point Tour will be operating once the road opens and is available for a fee: https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/tours.htm.
There is no estimated opening date for Tioga Road, which is currently closed to both vehicle and bicycle traffic. Updates will be posted at: https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/tioga.htm
Additionally, the shuttle is now operating daily between the Mariposa Grove Welcome Plaza and the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias from 8 am to 7 pm. Mariposa Grove Road is only open to shuttles and vehicles displaying a disability placard. Learn more: https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/mg.htm.
u/just-cruisin — 15 days ago