OLDROADDOG wrote:
Im just outside sequoia right now. The signs say rv's over 22ft not recomended. I wonder if I said my rv was only 22ft I could fool them?
That extreme size limit is only for certain roads and campgrounds within the park. I've taken a 30' RV there on multiple occasions.
Off topic, but here's a funny story about RV length and perception.
A number of years ago our astronomy club was asked to put on a star party for Y-Indian Princesses (YMCA) at Joshua Tree National Park. This was for multiple troops with probably 100 girls and their fathers. They made all the arrangements with the rangers, booked group campsites, and said we would be able to park two motorhomes at the site.
When we arrived they had to rearrange all of their cars so we could park the RV's and unload the telescopes. Because they had so many vehicles, it was impossible for us to park parallel to the road so we had to back into two sites, side by side, perpendicular to the dirt road. We were off the road but barely. At the time, I had a Coachmen Class-C, 3150SS, that was 31' 6" long. Our friend had 32' Damon Intruder.
The rangers came by, looked at the two motorhomes, and said "The little one (Class-C) can stay but the big one (Class-A) has to go." Only 6" difference between them but they thought the Class-A was much bigger than the Class-C probably in no small part due to the height.
In any event, they didn't kick us out altogether and had us park the Class-A behind the ranger station and we doubled up and all slept in the Class-C. They even gave us a ride from the Class-A to the campground and back several times for equipment and supplies.
Of course the rangers there also have an astronomy program, in an outdoor amphitheater, and welcomed our extra telescopes, which were much larger than what they usually used, and our expertise and knowledge. It ended up being a great night and we entertained other campers long after the Indian Princesses had gone to bed.
