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RE: New Roo Haiku
I sense a challenge
How long can this keep going?
Maybe until spring.
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agb2529
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10/20/09 04:14pm |
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RE: Bike Rack for the Rear of a Jayco 23B HTT
You also might want to check your bike rack to make sure it will be OK on the trailer. We have a Saris hitch mount rack that specifically warns not to use it on the back of a trailer. I talked to their tech people and the reason is that with the different suspension on a trailer vs. a car coupled with the extra bouncing at the back due to the "fulcrum effect" around the trailer axles the rack will be subjected to much higher forces than it is designed for and will not hold up. Another option to look into would be a front mounted receiver for the TV - you can probably find one that will bolt right on using the tow hook mounting positions. It's a little weird having the bikes out in front but you get used to it - we had this setup on our previous Suburban and it worked pretty well.
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agb2529
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10/07/09 09:25am |
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RE: Philadelphia camping
We considered Timberlane for our trip in July but ended up at Hidden Acres in Coatesville PA. Definitely farther away, but significantly less expensive, particularly after adding the extra person upcharge (I hate that!!). Mix of seasonal & visitor sites but nicely wooded, roomy sites, decent shower/toilet facility, no charge for dumping, very nice folks in the office. Located in a very nice rural/residential area, not an urban setting at all. Wasn't too bad getting into Philly - maybe 50 min to an hour with traffic? If you are interested in the Amish areas or Hershey & Harrisburg it's actually more convenient since it's probably halfway between Philly & Lancaster.
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agb2529
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09/10/09 11:37am |
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RE: New Wisconsin State Park Campground
Just made reservations for mid-October - will post impressions when we get back if someone else doesn't beat us to it - looks like they're filling up already for the rest of the season.
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agb2529
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09/09/09 09:09am |
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RE: How many nights have you camped?
30 so far - will probably do 1 more weekend trip in October before we close up for the season.
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agb2529
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09/08/09 01:27pm |
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RE: Boston area campgrounds
Wompatuck State Park in Hingham, about 15 miles south east of downtown. Beautful wooded sites with electric available, clean toilet/shower buildings, easy access to the "T" at either the Braintree or Quincy Adams stations.
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agb2529
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09/03/09 02:13pm |
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RE: Distance to campground
For a weekend trip, anywhere from 125 to 250 miles which translates to a 2 to 5 hour drive. That will get us at the high end to 2 of our favorites (in different directions) - Peninsula S.P. in Wisconsin & Turkey Run S.P. in Indiana. We generally make it a 3 day weekend, especially for the farther destinations, and in the summer I'll take the afternoon off on Friday so we can arrive late afternoon/early evening. Usually do at least 3-4 of these a season with a group of 4 to 8 families.
For a 1-2 week family vacation trip - no set limits, depends on the destination. We've used the trailer for portable lodging at multiple stops and also settled at one location for a while. Figure one long travel day (600+ miles) on each end for a 1 week trip, 2 on a 2 week.
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agb2529
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09/03/09 08:41am |
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RE: Who will be where for Labor Day?
Same as every year; Peninsula State Park in Door County WI with 7 other camping families.
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agb2529
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08/28/09 07:42am |
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RE: Niagra falls on the US side
Another vote for Four Mile Creek. We were just there, large wooded sites, easy to get to the Falls, and the free parking at the state park lots in Niagara will save you $10 a day.
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agb2529
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08/12/09 11:23am |
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RE: CG Ideas near Williamsburg, VA
As long as you're OK with just electric & water, Newport News Park all the way. Easy drive to Williamsburg, also close to Busch Gardens. Beautiful wooded sites, lots of space, hiking & biking trails, quiet but close to town if needed. We've stayed in both the B and C loops.
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agb2529
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08/12/09 11:13am |
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RE: Wayne County, MI fairground
We did the same as Joyce a few years ago, likewise to visit the Ford Museum, and it worked out great - definitely the most convenient and economical choice in the area. We had the added bonus of being there when the fair was going on - pretty entertaining even if it was a bit of a zoo. Particularly liked the 4x4 "iron truck" competition - guys taking their beater trucks and running them through mud and over hills until the engines & trannys blow up, then get carried off by a fork lift. Could be coming up soon - we were there about this time of the year.
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agb2529
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07/16/09 09:16pm |
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Campgrounds near Philadelphia
Looking for for a campground for a few nights close to Philadelphia - we'll be spending most of the time in town seeing the sights so the quicker the access the better. All I've found so far are French Creek S.P, and the KOA West Chester, both of which look to be a bit farther out than I'd like. Don't need full hookups - electric only is fine and could even do without that as long as there is a decent shower house. We prefer state parks but don't see anything closer than French Creek. Anybody from the area know of some hidden gems?
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agb2529
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07/13/09 08:16am |
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RE: Yellowstone -weight limits for horseback riding
They may indeed check. I'm not sure how tight they are at Yellowstone, but for the mule ride into the Grand Canyon (also run by Xanterra) the limit is 200 and they have a scale at the desk where you sign up - and the weight is fully dressed and ready to ride. DW had to go with the kids since I was over by about 8 lbs. I believe we also had to weigh in at Great Smokies NP - the limit was different at 2 different areas, one I made, one I didn't. You definitely should call ahead and check - I think the limits also have to do with the type of terrain that you will be going on.
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agb2529
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07/10/09 10:18am |
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RE: Nice RV park in Central Wisconsin Dells area?
Try the Chapparal campground in Wonewoc. Pretty close to the Dells, nicer sites than a lot of the private CG's I've seen (more state park like), nice pool & facilities. As far as other attractions, the Circus World museum in Baraboo also nearby and a lot of fun, should be plenty to appeal to a little one. I assume you're going to the zoo on the way there or back - Milwaukee is not exactly close to the Dells - like 120 miles away.
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agb2529
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07/10/09 07:58am |
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RE: Activities in Moab
We were out there in 2006 and went with the Moab Adventure Center. Did a combo package with a 1/2 day rafting trip on the Colorado and 1/2 day Hummer expedition on the slick rocks outside of town. Had a blast - very nice folks to work with, good equipment, flexible in setting up the package. They have a lot of other stuff too - not sure about the horses, check their site. BTW, picture in the sig is our campsite in Arches NP - awesome place!
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agb2529
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07/09/09 04:08pm |
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RE: Indiana State Park Campgrounds-FYI
Good news indeed - our group has 6 sites at Turkey Run for the weekend and it would be a real bummer to have to stay at Camp WalMart instead!
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agb2529
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07/01/09 10:18am |
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RE: Headed to Cherry Hill this saturday
The International Spy Museum isn't exactly something that nobody knows about but it was one of the highlights of our visit last year. If you have the time and the inclination the spy adventure (extra charge to the regular admission) is a blast, especially if you have kids. The (relatively) new Air & Space Museum out by Dulles is worth the trip too - lots of historic aircraft in a hangar type setting that you can walk around & get close to.
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agb2529
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06/18/09 08:56am |
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RE: washington dc
Another vote for the International Spy Museum - it was a blast and we did spend most of the day there - the spy adventure was a lot of fun for all. It's 5 or 6 blocks north of the Mall. You're probably too late to get any advance reservations through your representative - when we went last year we got into the National Archives, Bureau of Engraving, Capitol, Library of Congress, and the White House. You can get admission in to all of those except the White House by waiting in line but they fill up fast, especially in the summer. The advance reservations give you a timed entry and you bypass the crowds, saves a lot of time. Particularly with the Archives - we got into the Rotunda to see the Declaration an hour before the regular opening time so there were just a handful of people and we could take our time looking. One thing that you may still be able to get is the Washington Monument - you have to go through the National Park Service and pay a small fee per ticket but it's well worth it. People start lining up at 6 in the morning and you have to have your whole party there to get the tickets.
I will differ from the rest of the crowd as far as taking the Metro in from the campground. We found that for our family of 5 it was far cheaper and more convenient to drive in and park at the Reagan International Trade building. They have a large underground garage and it was $21 for the whole day. They also have an excellent and very reasonable food court there. We were staying farther away, at Lake Fairfax Park in Reston, so the Metro fare was higher than it would be from Cherry Hill but with 5 people you should definitely look at the fares and do the math. If you can handle the traffic in Cleveland, D.C. shouldn't be that much worse (we're from Chicago). Just make sure you review a good street map as the signs for getting to the various highways are pretty abysmal - the kids heard a lot of special words from Daddy.
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agb2529
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06/16/09 09:03am |
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RE: Best County/Municipal Camping Park
Newport News Park in Virginia. 8000 wooded acres on a reservoir, 188 sites, most with water and electric, hiking, biking, boating, golf course, archery, disc golf, model airplane field, fishing. Close to the Historic Triangle (Williamsburg/Jamestown/Yorktown) and Busch Gardens. Simply awesome!
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agb2529
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06/11/09 07:15pm |
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RE: Am I the only one on here with a Dutchmen hybrid?
As Dan said, I think they only had hybrids in the line for a few years - maybe stopped in '05 or '06? We got ours used, only a year old and have enjoyed it immensely - since June of '04 we've logged over 25,000 miles and 137 nights. They seem to have a higher profile (taller roof & more ground clearance) as well as a heavier frame than a lot of the units out there which makes them more of a load on the TV - the upside is more room and durability - those solid steel I-beams aren't going to twist like the drilled out & tapered aluminum jobs! There are actually 2 other Dutchmen hybrids at the storage lot we keep ours at - one is parked right by ours and is the exact same model, just a year newer. Small world.
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agb2529
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06/08/09 02:14pm |
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