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Re: South Carolina for April: Charleston or Myrtle Beach?
RV_Wife wrote: We are kid-free. We're in our 30s. We don't golf and we're not really the sit on the beach, relax and do nothing kind of people. We like to be active and we like to explore. We especially like doing and trying new things. That's us in a nut shell! We are also mid 30s (okay, I'm late 30s and wife is close enough to 30; that averages mid 30s). Check out Broadway at the Beach http://www.broadwayatthebeach.com/ The beginning of April I'm sure they will have a lot open. Margaritaville is there. Lot of boardwalk and more beach. The Bowary http://www.thebowery.com/ Mini golf, zip line, etc. Myrtle Beach Speedway (if anything is going on there then). Charleston has a great downtown worth visiting. I can probably do a couple of days there. There is a naval ship and submarine tour. Carriage ride down Rainbow Row. Slave trade (old outdoor flea market surrounded by lots of little shops and restaurants / bars). Haunted jail tour, and the like. That's pretty much both in a nutshell. If it was me, I'd probably stay in Myrtle Beach (MB life is in the north end), and take the 2 hour journey early in the morning to Charleston and plan to stay the entire day coming back late. Might be worth a second day journey later in the trip if you missed stuff.322Views0likes0CommentsRe: South Carolina for April: Charleston or Myrtle Beach?
RV_Wife wrote: Husband wants me to pick where we will stay for the month of April: Charleston or Myrtle Beach. What would you suggest and what is there to do there? My mother lived outside Charleston for 10 years, so I have been to both many times. As most stated, it depends on your interests. Myrtle Beach is a resort town with a ton to do especially on the north end. Further south are more beachy campgrounds without all of the same boardwalk style excitement. Charleston has some awesome history. Do you have kids? What ages? There is no reason you can't do both. They are only a couple of hours apart. I have day-tripped one from the other. It is a bit of a ride, and I would enjoy at least 2 says in Charleston, but I personally prefer to stay in Myrtle Beach, but we prefer more entertainment than history. Either way, I can recommend a lot in either place. Either of you golfers?322Views0likes0CommentsRe: Jayco Eagle vs Open Range Light 308bhs
Thanks Lantley. After the concern was brought up to me, I did a lot of homework last night (I work night shift). I found out that there are basically 3 types: cable, hydraulic, and rack & pinion. Do you know the most important thing that I learned? I can fix a broken cable in less than a half hour at a camp ground. I cannot fix a broken hydraulic line easily or repack bushings on the spot. That means the Accu-Slide is a better option for a hands-on guy like me. Plus, when the cable system closes the slide (in both directions) it seems to almost guarantee a tighter seal at the top.577Views0likes0CommentsRe: Jayco Eagle vs Open Range Light 308bhs
You mention the cable slides compared to Jayco's motor slides. You are the first to tell me about the cable slides being a problem. I have heard they help the top of the slide seal tighter as compared to the motor ones. Not that I'm looking to argue (because I'm still a rookie in this field), but what is your argument against the cable slides?577Views0likes0CommentsRe: Jayco Eagle vs Open Range Light 308bhs
Thanks Penman. I appreciate the input. We have a full family (3 kids) and they all want to take friends, so I'm sure it will get used. We definitely want a unit that will spend more time with us than with the repair shop, and we hope the OR is it.578Views0likes0CommentsRe: Jayco Eagle vs Open Range Light 308bhs
Penman, If you full-time in it, and you need warranty work, their warranty states that it is void if you full-time. So, just remember to tell them its still seasonal. I don't know how they would prove otherwise. Just choose your words wisely because of the warranty. Thanks for the info though. I think we are at 100% on the Open Range.147Views0likes0CommentsRe: Jayco Eagle vs Open Range Light 308bhs
Good words from all 3 of you. Thanks. Most of what you read are problems (because most don't brag about problems they don't have). I love the OR modern floor plan from the TV on the 45 degree angle, fantastic fan in the kitchen, to the extended couch / dinette. They seem to have good attention to detail.147Views0likes0CommentsJayco Eagle vs Open Range Light 308bhs
I have narrowed my focus down to 2 campers. Both have the same floor plan that my wife and I love. The problem is, this is an expensive investment, and I hear horror stories about everyone on the Internet. Who is the safer / better bet? Open Range or Jayco? I know 30+ years vs 6 years, but just because OR is young, does that make them bad? Advice please. I have camped before, but this is our first purchase, and we cannot afford a mistake (not that anyone really can). Thanks in advance, and hope I meet some of you on the road! Gary15KViews0likes24Comments
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