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Re: What's the WORST Experience You ever had at a RV/Camp site?
lol.. While not technically a CG, we overnighted in a Sams Club parking lot in Camarillo CA. We were awakened at about midnight with insane drag racing in the parking lot. It was incredible. Car clubs, truck clubs etc, all show up there. They were racing between us and the big rig across the lane. Ran into a policeman at the gas station the next morning and he said they are aware of the racing, but leave them be instead of having them out on the the county roads It was like something out of MadMax -WC530Views0likes0CommentsRe: Montgomery over to 75
When I go to Destin I stay in Montgomery at the KOA off I-65. Head East from there and catch the 331. You drive through some old southern Alabama towns which is likely slower than 231 but is a really nice drive all the way down to DeFuniak Springs. 4 hours from Montgomery and I have toes in the sand612Views0likes0CommentsRe: West Coast Summer 2018
Busskipper wrote: peoples1234 wrote: I want to take the family (2 sdults, 3 kids aged 1.5, 5, and 10) to the west coast for Summer 2018. Approximately from June 10 - Aug 14, 2018. We want to do the big things like Sequoia, Mt Hood, Death Valley, etc. We also want to make it to the coast as well. The basic plan is I will boogie from NC to Las Vegas, NV to pick up the family from their flight. From NV, I am thinking of hitting Death Valley, Sequoia, Sierra, Yosemite, and continuing north to Washington State. But I could have them fly in somewhere else (flights are cheap to Vegas) and completely change the trip structure. My first thought is that Death Valley in June is too hot for a travel trailer, is that a good assumption? I am not much of a planner. I like to adjust the trip as I go, and if we like a place stay a little longer or shorter if we don't. Last summer, we went all over the east coast, and with the exception of Asheville, NC around July 4th, I was always able to find a campsite reasonably well. Are there huge availability problems in state and national parks out west that would make us stay in private campgrounds most of the time (which we do not want to do unless we have to)? I am sure I will have more questions, but if you know of anything that is a must do, please chime in! Thanks. Let me ask a couple of questions. Been out west before? How old is everyone? Enjoy Crowds? Love traffic? Do you have a Mission? Vacation or to just "See" California/West Coast? SOunds like the epic trip of a lifetime, BUT, IMHO California can kill the mood in a Hurry. I'd Suggest the Rockies. Will not be a PITA anymore. Best of Luck, Kings Canyon is worth the pain -WC552Views0likes0CommentsRe: Nashville to Cave Creek AZ in Late December Route and Plan
I'm now 14 days from proposed departure from middle TN. I have my outbound trip laid out weather permitting. The driving factor for us if possible, is to be to Cave Creek AZ in 5 days. I was looking at the 1-40 route and have decided its a no go. I know weather apps are **** when looking out 14 days, but weather here in middle TN is not looking good. It will likely change, and even if it did snow a few days before departure, the roads would likely be cleared, but its the cold temps west bound I'm wanting to avoid. A quick look at the weather along the I-40 for Oklahoma for example, shows day time temps low 40's, with night time temps in lower 20's. I really want to de-winterize my trailer at the first nights stop. So I liked at route (B) south out of Memphis down to Dallas then catch the 20. Night time temps in the Dallas area a predicted to be mid to high 30's. Second night we will layover in Midland TX then day 3 on into El Paso for (2) nights to see our son stationed at Fort Bliss. Next day on into Cave Creek. Day 1- (533 mi) Day 2- (453 mi) Day 3- (319 mi). From Cave Creek we will head on over to Rancho Jurupa CA (Riverside) to visit the in-laws. By 15 Jan, we will be done with the family visits then me and the misses will slow down and head for coast eventually, arriving back in TN beginning Feb. Tow vehicle (Ford F-250 S/D) is ready to roll. Just finished changing fuel filters, oil and filter, put snug top back on truck We have been retired for 18 months and this will be our first trip back to where we lived most our lives Starting to get ecited -WC341Views0likes0CommentsRe: Nashville to Cave Creek AZ in Late December Route and Plan
Thanks for the replies. Closed campgrounds is something I did not consider on northerly routes. As an ace in the hole, I can always grab a room for the night if need be. Plus shag a night or tow at a Wally World lot ir rest area. About done prepping trailer and will winterize it this week sometime, cover her up, and wait Dec Thanks again for the help WC341Views0likes0CommentsNashville to Cave Creek AZ in Late December Route and Plan
We are planning to pull our 2015 Pacific Coachworks Ragen EX 1654 miles (I-40) to Cave Creek Arizona, then on over to Southern California and back departing middle Tennessee early A.M 26 Dec. We need to be at Cave Creek no later than, 30 Dec since we have existing reservations. We can actually extend a day to 31 Dec by calling the campground. I have reviewed threads throughout the web to educate myself on the issues with winter travel and think we have devised a good plan but wanted to see what the experts here thought. The trailer is 26' tongue to bumper and we pull with a 2012 Ford F-250 SD, 6.7 diesel with a 26 gallon capacity fuel tank. When we moved from California to Tennessee last year the trip out was in the summer so we went I-40 all the way in 4 easy days. Longest day was 525 miles. Considering the time of year for our upcoming trip, these are my plans for now 1- Observe weather days before departure. I would like to go I-40 until NM then head south for I-10 and on over to the Phoenix area. But I feel that may be a pipe dream in thinking I could get a 5 day window with no threat of snow along that route. Is that a fair assumption? 2- If I-40 is out, we could head southwest out of Memphis on I-30 for Dallas then I-20 to the I-10 in West Texas. What are the odds this route could get snowed out in the Abilene area late Dec? 3- Last option would be head south on I-55 for Jackson MS and on down Hammond La area to catch I-10 4- Keep trailer winterized until warmer climate 5- While in cooler temps. use onboard water supply vice hook ups and only use sewer hose when needed, keeping it packed away. Leave water faucets on drip and cabinet doors open to help get heat to the plumbing. I'm hoping to be able to de-winterize first night if we take the southern route. Is that reasonable? 6- I can handle 500-600 mile days if not in succession if we need to travel the additional 400 miles or so due south to reach I-10 in Hammond. If we take the I-20 out of Dallas its about an additional ~100 miles vice I-40. No biggie. All of my driving times are assuming an average speed of 50 mph. While we would like to arrive at our nightly stops by dark, I know that could be impacted due to the reduced daylight in winter. BTW- I tend to not disconnect from my truck when only staying one night so early morning departure depending on CG rules is not a problem 7- Unless weather is predictable, we will make nightly reservations towards the end of our day. Will that be a problem relative to availability at the campgrounds? Coming home after being out west for the month of January will be on our time as there is no push to get home I'm sure there is much more to think about but would like a sanity check please on my plan and would love to hear other things ya'll think I should be considering. Oh and i was not sure if I should have posted this thread here or in the snowbirds forum :) Thanks WC2KViews0likes8CommentsRe: Toy Hauler Pictures
Our humble rig. RagenX pulled by a 2012 Ford F-250 6.7 Turbo Diesel. Pictures posted should not exceed 800 pixels width with 640 pixels the recommended width. If you need more help with posting photos please visit the RV.Net Tutorials and Picture related FAQ's568Views0likes0Comments
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