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RE: Custer SP Resort
we did ask if we could opt out of the meals and was told no we could stay at a campground off site and opt out of the lodging but the meal charge would be taken out.
I just had a problem with the amount they are taking out. We would have been working fulltime hours for a set wage, then they would be deducting 1/3 of our earned income for the housing and meals. I really couldn't see us eating 3 meals every day in a cafeteria and doubt if we would eat there more then 3-4 times a month if at all. A plan for RVers to opt of the meals would be better as well as a "fair" price for your site.
I would much rather volunteer my time for the park, not for the profit of a concessionaire,if I only wanted to visit the area. Unfortunantly we have been hit with some large medical bills and need to make a wage for a while in order to help us pay those. We are moving on and looking at other opportunities that may work for us.
Thanks,
Phil
Lately Worksamper.com has been posting a lot of jobs as well as RVers Workers on wheels.
JimR
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Jim & Betty
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05/19/13 01:23pm |
Workamping Forum
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RE: Custer SP Resort
I may be wrong but I thought there was a meal op-out so you would not be charged meals.
There are many workers for the 4 resorts in the park and many do not have RVs so dorms and meals are provided. For the RV folks at one time there was an op-out for the meals. This is how I remember things.
If I think of it tomorrow I will ask one of the RV folks.
Also if you work here you will need to buy a park pass if you volunteer for at least 24 hours you get a free annual park pass. Cost for an annual pass is 30 dollars.
After posting the above I went to Cool Works and looked up Regency CSP Resorts, the park resorts and found this under employment info. Looks like some type of pay package.
I think I would ask what the net pay for x number of hours is.
CSP Resorts
JimR
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Jim & Betty
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05/18/13 09:17pm |
Workamping Forum
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RE: flat towing rubicon
I have a Jeep and I have no idea what you just said or wrote speak English please and use the terminology from the owners manual.
Also why do you need a motor??
JimR
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Jim & Betty
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05/15/13 10:56pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: I-5 or CA99?
I would go 99 all the way due to construction on I-5 north of stockton.
JimR
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Jim & Betty
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05/15/13 10:43pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Campgrounds near Badlands
As said you have the KOA or the park camp and in Wall there are a couple of camps. IMO I would stay in the park or the KOA near the park.
One suggested to stay in the Rapid City or Hill City area IMO that is to far away 74 to 83 miles and maybe 2 to 2.5 hours depending on where in the Black Hills you are staying. (per Google maps)
JimR
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Jim & Betty
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05/15/13 10:42pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Wheel Hub oil!!
Go here page 56
Freightliner Know your Chassis
it shows a front oil filled bearing I thought one picture would be worth a thousand words.
JimR
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Jim & Betty
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05/15/13 10:28pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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Rawlins WY to Casper WY & 18 betwn I-25 and Hot Springs SD
Hello
40 foot MH towing a Jeep
What is the road like on route 220, Rawlins WY to Casper WY, then to Hot Springs SD on route 18 between I-25 and Hot Springs SD? I have traveled in this area (LUSK) before but it has been awhile. In Hot Springs it looks like route 18 has a bypass.
Also anybody in the Custer State Park area know if Lame Johnny Road has been paved??
And what if any is the snow situation on the higher elevations on I-80 near Rawlings WY, (the Lincoln Rest area)??
I am heading to Custer State Park Buffalo Corrals on the South East side of the park from Calif. And I normally take I-80 to Sidney NE (Cabela’s oh yah!!) but this time I just need to get there shortest route (economy no Cabela’s). The route via Casper to hot springs cuts out about 100 miles or more. From Hot Springs I will go north on route 79 to route 36 to the Wildlife Loop Road if Lame Johnny was paved I would save about 30 more miles.
JimR
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Jim & Betty
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05/02/13 01:42pm |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Flying Colors
Just FYI there is a park (or was) in Yuma that does not like any flags any one run into that in there travels?
JimR
Yup - The Palms RV Resort. The Fleetwood Motorhome Association just had their Western Rally there last month. They do not allow ANY flags at all on your rig. They also don't allow any trailers, tow dollies, etc. - one member of the FMA had to stop at the front gate, unload his motorcycles from his trailer, put the trailer in a storage lot across the street (at $20 per day!) and then he was allowed to park at his site. Apparently it's okay to have a motorcycle on your site - just no trailers.
Yup that is a nice place but I am not sure about not being able to fly the Flags US or CA. I can see why they would not want my "Don't Tread on Me" flag but the USA or CA flags, I just don't know.
JimR
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Jim & Betty
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05/01/13 07:34pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Using Weber 120 with RV Propoane
Here's how I did the conversion on my Weber Q:
Weber Conversion
BTW, like Jim posted above, some members have left the regulator on and are satisfied with the performance. Some members have reported lower flame and BTU outlet with the regulator on and claim the bbq does not get as hot. The fitting to replace the regulator was so cheap I went that route.
I should add something here about the lower flame I do think that does happen but it does not bother my cooking. I do ribs, steak, tri-tip and burgers and dogs. The reason I know that the flame is just slightly or appears to be less is I have a Weber on the porch and it is using the 20 lbs cylinder. But even with that the flame is still low.
Heck I am ready to BBQ you bring the beer.
JimR
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Jim & Betty
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05/01/13 07:29pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Using Weber 120 with RV Propoane
I have the webber BBQ and it has its regulator on it and I connect it to my RV after the main regulator and it woks just fine. I did not need to remove the regulator on the BBQ. There was an article in one of the GS publications that stated that the main propane regulator operated at 11 inches. It also stated that some appliances that have there own regulator such as stove tops or other appliances were made to run at a lower pressure than 11 inches so to remove one of hose IMO would run more pressure through that appliance than it was designed for. As I said my works fine using a quick connect after the regulator.
JimR
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Jim & Betty
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05/01/13 12:04am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Richardson's Pawn in Gallup NM
dead pawn Native jewelry
I believe this is a typo, maybe the OP will explain.... Dead pawn is an article pawned and abandoned. Therefore, they are generally, older, used , or vintage in nature, yet less expensive than new. This term is applied to native jewelry sold in many pawn shops and trading posts in the Southwest. Hope this clears things up. Pete.
At Richardson’s, another well-known trading post in the Gallup area, we were told that over 95% of the items pawned were paid on and were considered “live pawn.” “Dead Pawn” is what you see for sale, only small percentage of what people entrust to the trading posts to be stored.
OK Thank you and to think I have been watching Pawn Stars and Hard Core pawn and no mention of Dead Pawn. :B
JimR
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Jim & Betty
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04/30/13 11:33am |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Flying Colors
I just repaired my pole with pins to keep it from collapsing now all I need is the solar light.
Just FYI there is a park (or was) in Yuma that does not like any flags any one run into that in there travels?
JimR
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Jim & Betty
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04/29/13 07:01pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Richardson's Pawn in Gallup NM
Will be passing through Gallup on Memorial Day Sunday. Does any one know if they will be open that day? I've been told they have some great dead pawn Native jewelry and we wanted to stop as we will be spending the night on our way east on 40/66.
OK I'll bite. What is "dead pawn Native jewelry"? :h
Probably showing my ignorance but hey, have a good day
JimR
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Jim & Betty
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04/29/13 06:49pm |
Around the Campfire
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RE: border-crossing fee for Canadians ?
I'd be curious where exactly this "additional revenue" would be spent?
It would go to the southern border for more fencing.
JimR:)
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Jim & Betty
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04/27/13 04:36pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: border-crossing fee for Canadians ?
It doesn't single out Canadians- travelers from ALL foreign Countries would have to pay an entry fee.
To tell the truth, I don't see why such a fee shouldn't be imposed. Everybody wants the Feds to operate on a user-pay system. How else will they get user fees out of foreign citizens who "use" the U.S.A.?
Since I have to pay an entry fee to get into the National Parks I already pay for, I have no problem with entry fees for the whole darn Country imposed on folks who are not direct contributors to the tax base here.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
I'd of course have no problem if the shoe was on the other foot- I'd be perfectly willing to pay an entry fee to any foreign Country I wanted to visit.
Enough is enough NO WAY
JimR
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Jim & Betty
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04/27/13 12:10am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Should you travel with a full tank of Gas?
So this means that you are a " The glass is half full or The glass is half empty" type of person? :h
JimR
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Jim & Betty
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04/26/13 11:49pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Brand of CB you use and why
I have two Cobra CBs one in the motor home and one in the Jeep. The one in the motor home would probably work better as a wheel chock than a CB with one exception it has a NOAA radio and has warned us a couple time for bad weather. The one in the Jeep is used for trail use and any body knows a Jeep just looks cool with the CB antenna sticking up. Also take the FRS radios those seem to be getting more use on the trails, darn a there goes that cool antenna.
JimR
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Jim & Betty
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04/26/13 11:43pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Musings in the middle of the night
As a camp host in FS campgrounds in Oregon the check out time was 1:00 pm and check in 4:00pm that three hours was was used to clean the fire pit and pick up trash and any repairs that needed done. On busy times the 3 hours was very tight and it was good when the campers that left on time and arrived on time. On slow times I would let the camper stay late or arrive early as it was no big deal and for the most part the campers kept things clean before they left and that was a big help. Then there were times when the only way they would leave was to just walk into the camp with my registration book and start to sign them up for another night and announce that they owe one more night, that got them moving sometimes. Of course that could only be done when no one else was coming into the site. One time it took 8 of use and a call to the sheriff to get one group moving out well after check out and the reserved camper waiting, as they finally left we were call all kinds of bad things. I don't want to sound sour Idid have a good time as a host. Any way that's my 2 cents worth.
JimR
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Jim & Betty
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04/26/13 11:31pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Towing a Jeep T J 4 down
Yes I have a 1999 TJ and I tow 4 down, I really did not think there was any other way. :)
I have the Roadmaster tow bar and brackets a very clean and strong setup the brackets are under the front bumper and seem strong enough to take a rock when 4 wheeling. I also have the brake away switch mounted up tight under the bumper and that is my weak spot, in regards to 4 wheeling. I have the M&G brake system and that works well with the air brakes from the coach. I did the install and all in all in was pretty much straight forward with one exception, I had to have the brake lines from the master cylinder extended a couple inches which is no big deal when you have a old time brake shop in town. All and all I like the setup and it is easy to hook up.
JimR
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Jim & Betty
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04/26/13 11:05pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Camper fire
I have been a firefighter for 15+ years. Also former Assistant Fire Chief and Fire Chief in our small community in Texas which I just moved from a year ago.
OK I retired at 30 years plus some volunteer time and I have got to tell ya that it brings tears to my eyes and just breaks my heart to hear about those folks in West. Those guys were just trying to help the community plus the other folks who lost homes and pets and loved ones.
JimR
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Jim & Betty
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04/22/13 04:07pm |
General RVing Issues
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