AndyW wrote:
Sorry, typo, 13 people - families of 5, 4, and 4. Still more than we can fit in two vehicles.
Honestly, if it's at all reasonable, touring the park in the motorhome is my first choice. It's the ultimate day trip vehicle, especially with young kids. I just didn't want to go into this blind and find out I can't take it outside of the road to and from the campground.
Regarding water tankage...our budget is such that for the difference in price between Grizzly RV or KOA and the sites at Bridge Bay, I'll gladly drive to the dump station as needed. I've also been told that staying in the park is preferable so that you don't need to deal with traffic in and out each day. Different priorities I guess.
In the old days before Toads we all did it in the RV.
That said the crowds are larger now and it will be a little work but you will see everything on the road and in the Parking lots.
Keep the budget from Busting - do what you need to do with what you have - Get up early and beat many to the parking lots and reposition when it is crowded.
Only thing to keep in mind is you may have to wait to get into a space, in the parking lot, that works for your "C".
Have a plan - then be Flexible, it will be Fun,