Hey Folks-I've noticed a few of you with Florida/GA signatures. We're looking at Toy Haulers. The floor plans we like most are going to put us at 40'-44' it looks like. I'm wondering about being able to get into a particular loop at Ft. Wilderness? We go there 3-4 times a year and I've had only a few times where it was tight- you know, on the bend, cars in the way etc. Are there any favorite sections you know of that will work?In regard to State Parks, I know I could do Top Sail, Lake Louisa and Silver River Springs ( recent name change in Ocala). Any others you could suggest where you've been there done that with turns, branches, dump stations etc?Lastly, what's the protocol at the truck stop fuel locations on 75 & 95? Can you fuel at the larger pumps without getting the shift eye? I'd love to hear of suggestions from anyone of sites or fuel locations between here (Tampa area) and as far north as South Carolina (Ocean Lakes) and the north GA, NC areas. We've stayed in Bryson City, Hiawassee and places like that.Thanks!

If you are pulling something in the 40-44' in length, you should use the Pilot/Flying J truck stops and go in with the truckers. You should also pick up the Good Same Pilot RV card. You will save at the pump and you will be able to get your diesel and DEF, if needed, at the same time. Anything as long as 40+' at the front pumps is asking for trouble getting out if you can even get to the pumps. I have a 35' 5er and I always use the truck lanes with no problems

Myakka River State park outside Sarasota will work for you. They have a new section called Palmetto Ridge that is built to modern standards and larger units. It also has sewer hookup at each site.

When we had our Cyclone, we almost always fueled up in the truck stop lanes. No hard looks because they were never close to full. Flying J and Pilots also have RV lanes so that would work well. Never had a problem there either.We never made it the Fort when we had the Cyclone. But the times we had travel trailers, they were tight. Just make sure when you reserve, you tell them how big you are.Don't let the size deter you. When we stop racing ATVs and go back to just "regular camping", we plan to get the biggest toy hauler we can afford. Its the only way to fly.

If you want to ride the trails in Ocala you can do Big Scrub for sure. Delancey West is very tight for anything bigger than 32 FT.Salt Springs Rec area is nice too but no direct access to trails. I only have a 31 so Ft Wilderness is no problem for me. I have seen some 40+ footers there just not sure what loop. The front desk knows what fits where pretty well.Can help on the fuel, I have a gasser.

We have our first trip to Fort Wilderness in a couple of weeks...

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RUFFSTUFF
Explorer
Jul 26, 2015
We have our first trip to Fort Wilderness in a couple of weeks...
Vulcanmars
Explorer
Jul 26, 2015
If you want to ride the trails in Ocala you can do Big Scrub for sure. Delancey West is very tight for anything bigger than 32 FT.
Salt Springs Rec area is nice too but no direct access to trails.
I only have a 31 so Ft Wilderness is no problem for me. I have seen some 40+ footers there just not sure what loop. The front desk knows what fits where pretty well.

Can help on the fuel, I have a gasser.
lawnspecialties
Explorer
Jul 25, 2015
When we had our Cyclone, we almost always fueled up in the truck stop lanes. No hard looks because they were never close to full. Flying J and Pilots also have RV lanes so that would work well. Never had a problem there either.

We never made it the Fort when we had the Cyclone. But the times we had travel trailers, they were tight. Just make sure when you reserve, you tell them how big you are.

Don't let the size deter you. When we stop racing ATVs and go back to just "regular camping", we plan to get the biggest toy hauler we can afford. Its the only way to fly.
Dog_Folks
Explorer
Jul 25, 2015
Myakka River State park outside Sarasota will work for you. They have a new section called Palmetto Ridge that is built to modern standards and larger units. It also has sewer hookup at each site.
lightfoot
Explorer III
Jul 25, 2015
If you are pulling something in the 40-44' in length, you should use the Pilot/Flying J truck stops and go in with the truckers. You should also pick up the Good Same Pilot RV card. You will save at the pump and you will be able to get your diesel and DEF, if needed, at the same time. Anything as long as 40+' at the front pumps is asking for trouble getting out if you can even get to the pumps. I have a 35' 5er and I always use the truck lanes with no problems

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