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Re: RV Parks in or around Washington DC
Fairfax County Park is a great choice if you can get in. Another decent choice depending on your preferences is Greenville Farm Family Campground. A little farther away then some of the others but still convenient if you hop on the Metro in the Fairfax station. About 30 minutes in rush hour. Not a resort by any means, they have a pool, showers, great scenery, very relaxing. They have a woodsy section and a pull-through section for larger RV's. Can be a little soggy in heavy rains - we found that out. Summer no issues at all. Cheap by Washington DC standards. Lots of shopping and eating around the area.572Views0likes0CommentsMCD Motorized Windshield Shades Programming
Have the sun screen slowing sliding down when driving almost interfering with my view. Have tried in vain the reprogram it to go all the way up when driving. The see through one, not the solid one. Is there a way to REMOVE all programing from it al allow me full and complete up and down no matter what the ignition setting is? I have the one with the hanging button on the left side of the windshield. I went to their website and tried to follow their instructions for the type I think I have, That is confusing all by itself.912Views0likes2CommentsRe: yellowstone
I am actually staying on the east side of the park now. Heading through the park tomorrow to stay in West Yellowstone. Crowds are not bad at all. Traffic light and parking spots easy to get in "towns" and pulloffs. Some roads still closed for repairs. A lot of snow still around. Temps fine at night. Did snow about 5 days ago so it is very variable. Now seems to be a great time294Views0likes0CommentsRe: Florida everglades camping
Stayed near Everglades city. There are two choices for me anyway. I can't see what type of equipment you have. There is a class A only resort - spendy - called Everglades Isle Motorcoach resort and an Outdoor resorts a little south of the city itself. Airboat tours abound - same halfway decent places to eat as well. Have not been there in the early fall so it might be pretty hot and steamy. Was there in early April and was pretty nice - not at all humid and hot. There are two others in the area, but for much smaller rigs than a pusher.691Views0likes0CommentsRe: rv parks near Carlsbad cavern
Bud's Place. Newer park, still some construction. Spacious pull through's. A little dusty, but you probably will not find otherwise in Carlsbad. Close enough to town, 30 minutes to the Caverns. Price was OK - do not remember exact amount. Fuel close by. Would stay again if in the area. The KOA was pretty far north of town making for a long dinner commute and a longer trip to the Caverns.377Views0likes0CommentsRe: Dish or Directv - Best satellite to purchase
Something tells me there is more to the above story then we have been presented. As has been pointed out, DirecTV has no issue with taking a receiver from your house into your RV. I just recently has to replace an old clunker receiver in my coach that kicked the bucket, Was owned by me for well over 10 years. Called them and they brought out a new one for me in the RV right at the RV park. (a free upgrade - no cost) They did point out that the installer would not do any installation work in an RV like they do at your house if needed. No problem with that. Changing locations to get local channels is a piece of cake. The process has greatly improved in one area since AT&T bought them. They answer almost right away now instead of the sometimes VERY long waits on hold before. However the down side is that you end up talking to someone with English as a second language. Not sure which is preferable.434Views0likes0CommentsRe: Dish or Directv - Best satellite to purchase
This topic is always similar to Ford verses Chevy. If you want HD and no set-up hassle then the Winegard Traveler is the choice for the satellite. If that is the case that leads you towards Direct as the simplest solution. The programing is similar enough that it will not make any real difference except for sports - there Direct has a distinct advantage. If you have one or the other already at your house, then logically go with what you already have. In my case, I was with Direct so took an already owned DVR/Receiver to the coach and activated it. I also already had a Traveler on the roof. 6 dollars per month extra. Changing locations to get local channels is a simple step with Direct - do not know about Dish, If you have to start from scratch on all of this AT&T is having some darn good specials for phones with data and Direct TV packages. If you need a new phone and can live with AT&T that might be an economical way. The satellite of course is over and above any Dish/Direct TV activation and installation costs. Check AT&T discount programs form the company you work for or retired from. In my case - 25% off each service.434Views0likes0CommentsRe: First Time Buyers - Help Wanted
Agree that a propane fridge will allow much longer without running the generator. In reading the OP's initial musings about size, year and price range, it appeared that they could get a coach with a residential fridge. I referred to the fact that they do not use as much power as some people fear. I have 6 AGM's (above average I know) and could easily go 4 days without using the generator to keep the fridge running (and making ice!!) I would most certainly run out of water before battery life. But we are NOT hardened boondockers. If they are serious about 6 to 10 days boondocking requirement, then perhaps a propane fridge with just enough batteries for the 12v lights would work for them. Also, maybe a fifth wheel with extra tankage in the tow vehicle and a smaller gas generator would work out better that trying to get a newer Class A to fit those needs.389Views0likes0CommentsRe: First Time Buyers - Help Wanted
Cold weather should be avoided if possible. Hard to drive in the snow, really hard to chain up and uses a LOT if fuel keeping the coach warm. As mentioned Newmars are pretty good choices for cold weather. We have one and it is pretty comfortable. Do not understand the wheelbase concern. You should look for a floor plan that works for your lifestyle, the electronic package that fits that as well. I would not go WITHOUT a residential fridge. If the coach has one, it LIKELY has a decent inverter and adequate size battery bank. They do not use that much power. If boondocking, your generator would be on often enough for cooking that that battery bank would get recharged. Your time limitation would be tanks, either fresh or black/gray water capacity. 6 to 10 days is not realistic unless you can dump and supplement fresh water. Sure you can go Rambo and all that and last a long time, me I like a shower every other day at the least. Floorplan first, then a solid manufacturer, then a model tear. By floorplan, I don't mean EXACT dimensions. Some people like a front kitchen, some don't. Some like the TV in the "living room" as opposed to over the dashboard. Do you need desk space? I assume do if you work from home. You might have to tale out a couch or chair to make that work. Does the floorplan still work for you with those kinds of modifications. Forget the wheelbase, they are all very close to each other in reality as they are all built on the same "bases" no mater who the manufacturer is. (I know, some build their own)389Views0likes0Comments
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