I would never have thought in a million years that someone would do a story about my family......ever! Nobody wanted to interview us when we had a travel trailer. This truck camping stuff is cool. CLICKYMike

What a blast, reading it now... Really Kewl spots, thanks for the story..

What a great article and pictures. My wife and I drove over the Beartooth Highway for the first time this past summer as we left Yellowstone. WOW!! We promised ourselves that we would return and do some camping, and your pictures sure are making that promise seem more of a Need.One question, do the roads leading off the Beartooth really require 4WD or can - some, a lot, most - of them be done with a 2WD? Any non-secrets you could share would be welcome (How bad are bugs?)Thanks,Del

Hey that's really great Mike, you got it all goin on. Why shouldn't there be a story about the travels of Mikes family?! It was a very enjoyable read, not to mention fabulous pictures!!

delosholly wrote:One question, do the roads leading off the Beartooth really require 4WD or can - some, a lot, most - of them be done with a 2WD? Any non-secrets you could share would be welcome (How bad are bugs?)Thanks,DelDel, I believe most could be done with 2 wheel drive in late summer but I have only scratched the surface. Believe me I'm no expert. Mike's Campground for sure 2 wheel drive or any car for that matter. As for the bugs, the mosquito's can be horrible but by 10PM it's cool enough that they all disappear. Makes the campfire quite enjoyable. Here in Michigan the buggers are out and biting all night.

TCM article about my family. | Good Sam Community

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F350mule
Explorer
Jun 04, 2015
Cool story, lot of the same reasons we love a TC.
Bubtoofat
Explorer
Jun 04, 2015
Mello Mike wrote:
Does your battery compartment have room for 2 batteries?

Yes, I could get another battery in there. Its an AGM battery and it sits under the sink. No outside door. Access is through the cabinet door.

Mike
dakonthemountai
Explorer
Jun 02, 2015
Isn't it fun to be able to share your fun and adventures with all of us? I know that I live vicariously through many of our members on this site, as I'm still working WAY too much (6 more months!!!) and previous years family health issues prevented me from getting out as much as I would have liked. Cool article and great photos! Here's to many more fun times with your family and TC! :)

Cheers!
Dak
Mello_Mike
Explorer
Jun 02, 2015
Great article, Mike, and great pics. The Beartooth is now on my bucket list, too.
I'm also looking at upgrading to Northstar camper, a Laredo SC. Love the low profile and Euro windows. Does your battery compartment have room for 2 batteries?

Mike
RichandLiz
Explorer
Jun 02, 2015
Nice story, great adventures. May they continue and the memories lt forever.
SkiMore
Explorer II
Jun 01, 2015
Great article. We drove the beartooth in a normal car last year. Beautiful area. Camping up there must be great. We are currently in the TT vs. TC vs. class B stage. You make a strong case for TC.
Bubtoofat
Explorer
Jun 01, 2015
Thanks everyone for the kind words. :)

Mike, Maria, Natalie and Sophie.
Wardster
Explorer
Jun 01, 2015
Our daughter is only three and we can't keep her out of the NL TC we bought in April. Hoping that we can create half the memories you have with your daughter over the next 15 years.
Big_Rig1
Explorer
May 31, 2015
Great article. Being a subscriber to Truck Camper Magazine I have already read the article, which was very good. Beartooth Highway will be going on my bucket list.
I am glad you found the benefits of having a TC, to me it is the only way to travel.
I suppose you also found out what great people Gordon & Angela are at TC Magazine. Really good folks.
It is great you could share your story with everyone, that is part of what TCing is all about.

Big Rig (John)
Bubtoofat
Explorer
May 31, 2015
doineedabiggertruck wrote:
Mike,
Without getting into the whole 2WD vs. 4WD debate, I am just curious as to often and under what circumstances you needed 4WD to get out of a jam? Most people use 4WD to NOT get stuck but often admit they weren't sure they needed it at all.

Honestly we have never used 4 wheel drive to get OUT of a jam but I'm sure it has prevented us from getting into one in the first place. The best reason for 4 wheel drive while carrying a camper off road is the transfer case low range. It allows us to comfortably creep along the really rough roads at low speed.

Back in the 70s I had an F-250 2 wheel drive but went some crazy places with it because it had limited slip and creeper gear. I don't think anything is made with a granny gear anymore, or a manual transmission for that matter, because most people don't use trucks for their intended purpose. Most pickups on the road today have never been off the pavement or carried anything heaver than a few sacks of groceries.
Mike