Getting around the Campground

[ddepr1217]

Hi Everyone!
Hope you are all having a great summer and getting in lots of camping time. The family and I have been doing quite a bit ourselves and thusly have decided to get some campground transportation as we are tired of renting on site. I know most folks go the golf cart route and I'm thinking that is what we will do too (alternative suggestions welcomed!). But the issue is how to transport it as we pull a travel trailer and I have a cap over the bed of my truck.
So once again, I'm turning to the experts to see if any of you have had a similar situation and how or if you were able to figure something out.
As always...thanks!!

[Dog_Folks]

Bucky Badger wrote:

Dog Folks wrote:

DutchmenSport wrote:
With a Trailer and a shell over the bed of your truck, you are pretty limited to scooters or bicycles. But if you really want to get attention, maybe you could invest in on of these:



It's not a scooter and its not a golf cart, so there's probably no campground rules anywhere about using them!

Plenty of rules state "no unlicensed vehicles." That would cover it.

so with that in mind bikes would not be allowed. Doubt segway is considered a vehicle

A Seaway, by definition, is a vehicle.

Merriam-Webster: Vehicle: a machine that is used to carry people or goods from one place to another.

You are right about bicycles. I suppose one could exclude them by placing the word "powered" before "vehicles"

[davosfam]

CavemanCharlie wrote:
I grew up on the farm and rode my bike on every surface.

I could ride my bike on gravel when I was younger too. Being middle-aged and not riding my bike very often, not so much now.

[CavemanCharlie]

davosfam wrote:
At our seasonal site, we use a golf cart and quad. Most of the vehicles there are golf carts and quads but we see lots of motorcycles and scooters. Can't really ride bikes there because the roads are mostly gravel.

When we travel to different campgrounds, we use bicycles.

I grew up on the farm and rode my bike on every surface.

[davosfam]

At our seasonal site, we use a golf cart and quad. Most of the vehicles there are golf carts and quads but we see lots of motorcycles and scooters. Can't really ride bikes there because the roads are mostly gravel.

When we travel to different campgrounds, we use bicycles.

[camperpaul]

In Illinois, by definition, Segways®, powered skateboards, power assisted bicycles, mini-bikes, golf carts, etc, are motor vehicles and must be licensed as such before they can be used on public roads and streets.

Non-licensed motor vehicles are prohibited in Illinois state parks.

Handicap mobility devices (marketed as such) are exempt.

[BobR]

CavemanCharlie wrote:

sch911 wrote:
We use our feet. They are free, and are easy to transport to the campground.

I didn't read this whole thread. I agree with the above statement. I understand it's different if you have mobility issues due to health problems. Walking is good exercise if you and the family learn to take walks together you will live longer, healthier lives, and save money on doctor bills and prescriptions. Your stress levels will be lower too. In fact jogging is not a bad option either.

I agree and look for campgrounds (usually state parks) that have trails to hike as well as walking the campground. I am amazed at some people who are driving around morning, noon and night and wonder why they even go camping! Part of camping is to enjoy the outdoors.

[WETSNAIL]

We use bikes with a small "get home" battery motor. you can pedal until your tired and then use the battery help.

[CavemanCharlie]

sch911 wrote:
We use our feet. They are free, and are easy to transport to the campground.

I didn't read this whole thread. I agree with the above statement. I understand it's different if you have mobility issues due to health problems. Walking is good exercise if you and the family learn to take walks together you will live longer, healthier lives, and save money on doctor bills and prescriptions. Your stress levels will be lower too. In fact jogging is not a bad option either.

[ependydad]

ddndoug wrote:

gazingm42 wrote:
We use our bicycles which we carry inside the TT. We installed a nice setup
in the dinette seats. Takes about 10 minutes to setup/take down and can get
5 bikes in there.

I'd like to see a picture of that.

Doug

It's likely something like ths:

Bike Carrying Options for Campers

[Bucky_Badger]

Dog Folks wrote:

DutchmenSport wrote:
With a Trailer and a shell over the bed of your truck, you are pretty limited to scooters or bicycles. But if you really want to get attention, maybe you could invest in on of these:



It's not a scooter and its not a golf cart, so there's probably no campground rules anywhere about using them!

Plenty of rules state "no unlicensed vehicles." That would cover it.

so with that in mind bikes would not be allowed. Doubt segway is considered a vehicle

[ddndoug]

gazingm42 wrote:
We use our bicycles which we carry inside the TT. We installed a nice setup
in the dinette seats. Takes about 10 minutes to setup/take down and can get
5 bikes in there.

I'd like to see a picture of that.

Doug

[dodge_guy]

As someone who is on their feet 10 hours a day 5 days a week and walks the equivalent of possibly 2-3 miles a day I see no need to walk when I`m on vacation. riding a bike is also good excersize, but I get enough at work! when I`m on vacation I`m going to enjoy myself. and walking even more on vacation is not enjoyable, unless I`m hiking in the woods, and I don`t do that often!

[Steeljag]

Pedal Power!

[gazingm42]

We use our bicycles which we carry inside the TT. We installed a nice setup
in the dinette seats. Takes about 10 minutes to setup/take down and can get
5 bikes in there.

We enjoy riding the bikes when we go camping.

[ddepr1217]

Well, as someone who makes a living in the fitness profession, I certainly am glad to see so many proponents of walking even if done do with the slightest hint of distain for those who would rather travel otherwise.

Anyway, thanks. Looks like the bikes (or feet) remain the most practical.

😉