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Trip to Atlanta in December
DH and I have about a week free from Dec 16 - 22nd. We're thinking of a trip from Myrtle Beach maybe to Atlanta area. Any suggestions on route to take, CG to stay in? Things to see and do?
Your help would be appreciated.
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11/14/09 11:19am |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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sewer clean out at new house
DH and I just contracted for a new house in a new, small subdivision. The lot is about 1/4 acre. The question: We were thinking of having an extra sewer cleanout put in so we could use it after camping trips.
Know some people have them on their properties. What are the problems involved with this, and do you think it's an intrusion on the neighbots to do this? I have some real concerns.
Thanks in advance for your opinions and experiences.
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11/09/09 09:45pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: 4th of July week at MB SC
Most oceanfront sites at all of the major CG's in MB are reserved by the same people, every year, because they reserve EXACTLY one year in advance. They 'renew' their ressies while they are in the park. 2008 for 2009, 2009 for 2010, etc. We have done that at James Island County Park near Charleston every year for the Christmastime Festival of Lights. It really is the only way to get what you want. I actually think you're pretty lucky to have a site available in the 4th row!
When they say you can make ressies up to a year in advance, they mean it down here!
Terryallan is right too - None of the big parks down here guarantee a specific site, only an area. A few, like Pirateland, have begun to do this but only with a big chunk of $ up front, with a no refund clause!
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11/09/09 09:29pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: Hunting Island, SC
http://southcarolinaparks.reserveamerica.com/camping/map_of_Hunting_Island/r/campgroundMap.do?page=map&search=site&contractCode=SC&parkId=10114&topTabIndex=CampingSpot
This will get you to a map of the camp sites. Obviously, the ones closest to the ocean will be the ones that get the best breeze. We have stayed in sites 78, 85 and 98. Some of the sites right along the ocean front are getting smaller and smaller with erosion.
This site will take you to South Carolina State Parks camping page:
http://www.southcarolinaparks.com/park-finder/park_locator.aspx
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11/09/09 02:32pm |
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RE: Hunting Island, SC
Sites at Hunting Island are much closer together than in most other SC state parks, IMHO. Heavy rains can make some of the sites closest to the ocean very, very difficult. We went there one time and our site literally was a very small island surrounded by an almost impassable lake of rain water. Yes, it drained rather quickly, and the rain lasted for almost 3 days, but some of the other sites were totally under water. Also, some of these same sites are set at very, very challenging angles. We had to go down a one way street against the grain and still had problems. Many sites closest to the ocean are poorly defined and that doesn't help either. A bigger rig may have a bit of trouble with some of the lower hanging trees and tighter turns in the 'upper sites'. Your best bet is to call the cg directly for specifics if you are concerned.
And yes, the mosquitos are voracious and everywhere!!!
Doesn't sound so much like it, but we really like Hunting Island SP. It's almost like being on a tropical island when the sun is out and the beach is awesome!
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11/09/09 02:25pm |
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RE: Thanksgiving Camping near NYC. Are we crazy?!?!
You should have a great time. NYC around Thanksgiving is usually acceptable weather as long as you have heat in the RV. We're from the area (Jersey Shore) and think you have made a great decision. If the weather is unusual and is really cold, Oh well!!!! The parade should be a fabulous experience - just get along the parade line as early as you can and understand it will take you longer than you can imagine to get back! HAVE A GREAT TIME AND WISH I WAS THERE WITH YOU!
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11/08/09 08:26pm |
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RE: Morgan Resorts
I hope Mr. Moser has a very thick skin and can really handle all of the legitimate concerns campers have about what has been going on in his campgrounds. It's sad, really that really teriffic campgrounds have been allowed to decline so badly once his company takes them over. RE for me - Atlantic City Blueberry Hill. It was once the friendliest, cleanest, most concerned family owned and operated campground we had ever been to. They made everyone feel like family. Since Morgan bought it, there is very little concern for the campers - only the profit margin. It's very, very sad indeed.
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11/08/09 08:18pm |
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RE: Morgan Resorts
CG near Atlantic City NJ was great for many years, then family that owned it sold to Morgan. For a while it was well run, then the pride just wasn't there and it too went downhill. Prices went up, quality went down, just like almost anything corporate owned!
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11/02/09 06:53pm |
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RE: Wal Mart CG, I thought
I do have a problem with awnings out, grills going, etc. in a parking lot like Wal Mart. It's why local communities pass laws outlawing overnight parking! Can't think of a reason the awning has to be out, and certainly no need to start up a grill! A slide out may be necessary to reach a bed.
It's just too bad some people think they're entitled to do what they want to do, not what they should do.
BTW, I live in MB and, while it is one of the most camper friendly towns in America, there is serious discussion to ending these free overnights - and it's not coming from the many campgrounds down here! Our local government (out of its mind) is trying to 'gain control' of tourism.
DH and I have used Wal Mart lots for overnight stops, and appreciate the corporation's RV friendliness. We don't have to put our slide out to use our TT and hope to be able to continue to save the $ of a short overnight stay in a CG.
Let's all work at not being noticed when we do it!!
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11/02/09 06:36pm |
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RE: Newbie Questions on Trip Planning - Campgrounds
Like so many, we started in a PUP - loved it too! Concur that www.rvparkreviews.com is a great source for real, reliable info on CG's. Real campers sharing their experiences.
Do take exception with one poas about setting up at midnight. Not just a pain in the butt for you, but your neighbors will remember how late it was when you came in, even if you're expert at setting up and think you are quiet as a church mouse!!
Another thing to be aware of with a PUP is the weather. It's a real pain to set up or tear down in the rain! We paid close attention to weather reports and set up camp earlier than planned if rain was forecast. We sometimes stayed an extra day if weather was a factor as well.
Everything has been made easier since DH got me a notebook computer. I can use it while we travel and find CG's on the fly - call them on the cell phone and we're set!!!
We NEVER drive more than 7 hours in any one day. Too stressful otherwise. When planning a trip, I always have ressies at our end destination - and anyplace in between we plan to spend more than 2 days. Otherwise, play it by ear and trust rvparkreviews.com for what you need to know.
Have a great time on the road!!
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10/28/09 04:31am |
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RE: TP
Yep, and one ply works best. Buy ours from Dollar General!!!
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10/28/09 04:18am |
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RE: SNAG....**UPDATE***seller wants deposit to his account...
Agree with all the previous posts. There's no real reason you have to do things his way. Once he has your $, what's to stop him from hooking up the rig and taking off? Just tell him the way YOU do business and if he doesn't like it, find another sucker - opps, I mean buyer.
I'm sure the rig is great and the price is fair, but in the market today you'll probably find something even better if this doesn't go the right way. Be strong and follow your gut feelings.
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10/28/09 04:17am |
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RE: asheville in december
Thanks for the info. The rockslide won't effect our visit - we're coming from Myrlte Beach, SC and don't have to go that far on I 40. Sounds like we have little to worry about!
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10/28/09 04:12am |
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asheville in december
DH and I are planning a 5 day trip to Asheville area in mid December. How concerned should we be about the possibility/probability of snow or icy road conditions? Our TT is insulated, but the underside (where the pipes are) is not. Is it too cold to use our RV in the area in December???
Has anyone camped in this area at this time of year? If so, any suggestions on where to camp?
Thanks in advance for your help.
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10/27/09 01:16pm |
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williamsburg in december
We are thinking of Williamsburg just before Christmas.
Any suggestions on which cg in the area is best when the weather is cold? We have a TT with slide out and have done cold weather camping before. Thanks in advance for the suggestions.
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10/23/09 12:55pm |
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RE: Myrtle Beach
What matters most is where are you going to be once you get to MB? That can help determine which way you want to go to get there. This is how we get to MB off of I - 95:
Take I-95 South all the way to Exit 13 in NC. You will pick up Route 74 East, towards Whiteville and Wilmington. After about 30 miles on Rt 74 East, take Rt 410 south to end, turn right and pick up Rt 701 Bypass South towards Tabor City and Myrtle Beach.
Take Rt 701 South to South Carolina Rt. 9 South.
Take Rt 9 South to Rt. 31 South.
From there, you can get to almost every CG in the Grand Strand area, and
the Grand Strand area is very spread out.
We have made the trip on 95 from NJ many, many times and have found this route the easiest, most relaxing and actually quickest way to get from the interstate to the Grand Strand. It cuts off more than an hour from our normal time. Almost never any traffic.
Feel free to PM for more info.
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10/15/09 06:42am |
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RE: New Ca. state park camping fee
Never been out west, but how do these rates compare to privately owned parks??? On the east coast, particularly in the Northeast, many private parks are over $50/night for hookups. During peak season here in the Myrtle Beach area, private ocean front parks charge as much as $90/night!!! State parks here with full Hook ups (which are hard to find!) average $25/night. Water and Electric, $18-20.
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10/12/09 10:33am |
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RE: Need info on best way
You're talking some real costs with the I 95/bridge tunnel/Cape May Ferry route. www.capemaylewesferry.com will give you info on the ferry. We wouldn't go that route.
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10/09/09 07:10am |
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RE: Campfire cooking
Get yourself a good cast iron dutch oven. You can do so much with it, including baking! There are several great sites on the internet to help you learn how to make it work. It's easy, it's fun, and the food tastes great.
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10/08/09 05:35am |
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RE: Reviews
Don't know if you have looked, but I use www.rvparkreviews.com often. It helps me when I am going to an area I am unfamiliar with.
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10/08/09 05:30am |
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