The day has come we are outta here !!!!!
We depart on our maiden voyage being pushed by our new 2007 Hitchhiker II LS Sunday May 31st. All 35' 9" of her. I have been looking forward to this for some time. Retired just over a year ago. A wedding in CT to attend June 14th. Friends between here and there to visit. Pick up the nephews ages 4 and 5 in CT and take our time returning them to Ft Lauderdale. Wife flys back to SLC I drive the Dog back...Lucky me. Then off to a wedding in California July 18th. May just drive the car to that one, and the dog stays home, I hope, guess I better check with the Boss.
What I'd like to ask at this late date is for some advice on the DO'S and Don'ts fo pulling this length. I have driven our Tent Trailer over 18,000 miles in the past 17 summers, 5 kids in tow and if I have half the fun from here on out it will have been worth it. Sold the Coleman just this morning, A dark could over head. You may have seen me in years past, 5 bikes mounted on top and yes that was me in 2001 heading east over the George Washington Bridge in NYC. Good GOD what memories.
Thank you for the therapeutic rant.
Looking forward to your input. I have learned many things from this forum over the years and I am certain that I am just on the leading edge of the next learning curve.
Thank-You,
M.J. McKay
RE: Salt Lake Utah
Folks,
I liked the Antelope Island recommendation as for no other reason that it is a unique view of the Wasatch front from over there. An old homestead there that is open for viewing. If you decide on staying along the front consider Cherry Hills along Hwy 89 in Kaysville, UT. Great for younger kids say (3-11), a water slide, mini golf,camping, playgrounds. Lagoon is alot of fun perhaps but a pricier ticket. Don't know how much to camp there but a nice campground, Noise from the rides until quite late. Downtown SLC about 30 min from Cherry Hills is great to walk around with all the flowers. Beautiful grounds.
Just called C.Hills and FH is 38 a nite for the first two people. Most of the waterslides will open June 5th, Mini golf opens weekdays at 3:30. The phone number is 801 451 5379. Have a great time where ever you end up.
M.J. McKay
Omaha,NE
Friends,
We will be traveling thru Omaha on the way east and wish to stay for a couple nights while visiting friends. Could you recommend a nice campground. We will be in town about June 2nd-4th.
Thanks,
M.J. McKay
Travel advice from Reading Pa to New Haven Ct.
Planning on leaving the reading area on June 11th. Taking I 78 to 287 west of Newark continue North to the Toll section turning east into N.Y.around White plains and over to 15 N.E. into CT.
Is this doable with a 36 ft 5th wheel in tow? Is the Toll section open to those of us towing a trailer? Thank-you for the input in advance.
M.J. McKay
Cleaning and waxing the Fifth wheel
Have enjoyed this forum for years and just this past Monday we picked up our 2007 Hitchhiker II. No previous owners but has sat on the lot for two years and I like to clean the rubber roof an wax the unit before we set out June 1st. Got on the roof and noticed more chalking than I expected. What is a safe reliable product you would recommend for the roof as well as to wax the rig? Any thing to absolutely stay away from?
Thank-you in advance.
M.J. McKay
RE: Fort Stevens SP Oregon
Dear CREW...
Just spent September on the Oregon coast from Astoria to Ca. down Hwy 101. Can't wait to go back. Stayed in FT Stevens SP...GREAT PLACE. Loved Astoria. Run across the bridge to Cape Disappointment WA. Maritime Museum was wonderful..Astoria Column what a great view WX depending. GOTTA eat at BOWPICKER they drive from Portland to enjoy the fare. It's an old fishing boat just south of the Maritime Museum in a parking lot surrounded by cars. Great Fish and Chips. Canon Beach Artsy Fartsy ...we walked around for hours along the side streets enjoying the homes,beautiful town. Didn't notice where you were coming from. If its from the east get off I 84 at Hwy marker 35 and drive the old Columbia River gorge HWY. GO slow and enjoy everything from waterfalls to Crown Point.
Wishing you great weather.
M.J.Mckay
RE: Yellowstone/Tetons
Curt..We enjoy staying in Canyon CG..Nice showers..Centrally located..just minutes to Artist Point..Upper and Lower Falls..Uncle Toms Trail. Also enjoy in the evening about 1 1/2 hours before sunset driving south to Hayden valley and watching for Grizzly and Wolves by the river. Have had great fortune spotting the wildlife in that location. In the past we take day trips (long ones) and do the upper loop then the following day the lower loop from the Canyon CG. Then travel to the Tetons BREATHTAKING. Couldn't agree more with the drive to the west side of Jenny Lake. From the south visitor center take the short boat ride to Hidden Falls..Short 1 mile hike from the boat dock. Often crowded but beautiful. Go with Barker Ewing out of Jackson Hole and run the snake, lots of fun. Love staying in Gros Ventre CG approx 7 miles east on the road to Kelly. Great big trees the river nearby. often moose traveling thru the CG. Have never stayed anywhere where I seen more stars at night. Very quiet. Have a great time!
