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Ivylog
Mar 03, 2020Explorer III
It bothers me when I read someone is going small because of staying in public CGs. What could go wrong with twice the husband, on half the money, and in 1/10 the space after 5 days of rain?
We like public CGs that do not take reservations...be it NP, SP, USFS because I can almost always find a site big enough even when the max is listed as 30’ max. Do not show up Friday as there will be a 25’ rig in a site big enough for 45’ BUT on Monday you can take your pick. I made the mistake 20 years ago of starting at 36’ because of posts on here that 36’ is max for public CGs. Didn’t take long to realize that’s BS. After 2 years went to 40’ and then in another 2 years to a 42’ for 14 years and recently 45’. Buy more MH than you think you need...ONE TIME.
Last summer we did 2 months out West (without reservations) staying mainly in public CGs...most $8-14/night with the old farts pass. No, I do not recommend 45’ for most but 40’ with a tag axle would be the best...plenty of CCC. Do you want to take something out every time you bring something in because you are over you GVW?
We like public CGs that do not take reservations...be it NP, SP, USFS because I can almost always find a site big enough even when the max is listed as 30’ max. Do not show up Friday as there will be a 25’ rig in a site big enough for 45’ BUT on Monday you can take your pick. I made the mistake 20 years ago of starting at 36’ because of posts on here that 36’ is max for public CGs. Didn’t take long to realize that’s BS. After 2 years went to 40’ and then in another 2 years to a 42’ for 14 years and recently 45’. Buy more MH than you think you need...ONE TIME.
Last summer we did 2 months out West (without reservations) staying mainly in public CGs...most $8-14/night with the old farts pass. No, I do not recommend 45’ for most but 40’ with a tag axle would be the best...plenty of CCC. Do you want to take something out every time you bring something in because you are over you GVW?
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