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RE: Delaware to Mystic,Ct
Just did 287, 87 to 84 last Sunday. I would never use the GWB, any time of day. It is always a******shoot, both with traffic and condition. That being said, 84 in NY and most of CT is starting to fall apart - potholes - sporadic construction.
Still probably the best choice - but don't expect a smooth ride.
Travel safe. Enjoy Mystic.
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demoon
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05/22/13 09:17pm |
Roads and Routes
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RE: OBX Cape Hatteras KOA in late June?
People are hitting that temporary bridge too fast and are losing stuff. While there for a week we saw muffler parts and many unidentified objects on or near the bridge. My daughter hit something with her toad and tore up a front tire. Had to wait two hours at 11:30 PM for road service.
So, just keep an eye out for unexpected debris on and near the bridge and you will be just fine.
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demoon
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05/22/13 12:32pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: Advice on auto rentals
Enterprise is by far the most non-airport available agency. Best bet is to use their web site to see if there is one near where you want to set up camp. Then call and ask about pick up. With a little advance notice they will pick you up and they will have a car. In ten years we have never had a problem. And no, we do not work for Enterprise. One point. Airport agencies almost never will pick you up.
That being said, when we retire next year we will likely start towing. Rental has worked for vacations and weekends.
As for rental price - we just rented a Ford Focus on the Outer Banks for $175 for 7 days. I also have a reservation for a three day weekend at $9.99/day. They always nail you when you rent for a period if time other than by the week, month, or weekend.
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demoon
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05/20/13 05:28pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: OBX Cape Hatteras KOA in late June?
Just left Ocean Waves next door yesterday. KOA got nailed again last year by two major storms. They are valiantly rebuilding again and it looks kike they will be in good shape by June, if not before.
Enjoy - OBX are as beautiful as ever despite nature's battering.
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demoon
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05/16/13 09:43am |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: campgrounds
Mystic KOA has some nice sites and is a short drive to Mystic itself. It is pricey, but so is everything in the area. One note, Seaport Campground does not have full hookups, just W/E, in case that is a factor.
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demoon
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05/03/13 10:01pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: A problem I never knew existed.
Some great conversations here. I subscribe to that basic concept, that what one person may like another may hate, and many of those things cannot be changed, like the weather. Any review, commercially done, or user generated, needs to be taken with a grain of salt. And when you get there, you may think everyone was wrong. That is why we have wheels on our rigs. Of course that doesn't help much if you have a two week non-refundable reservation.
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demoon
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04/29/13 09:41am |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: New England
Since you asked about Boston - your best bet is Boston Minuteman. Close to public transportation, which is the best way to visit the city. Also, owners are great folks and can give you information for touring the area. http://www.minutemancampground.com/
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demoon
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04/19/13 04:52pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: Lake George RV Park - Saratoga Springs, NY
LGRVP does not guarantee site location, but they will try. Might be OK early in the season. I agree with earlier post about the section to the left of the office is probably the best.
I suspect this makes no difference, but the park is actually in Queensbury, just south of Lake George, not in Saratoga Springs.
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demoon
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04/18/13 12:59pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: Erie Canal NY Campgrounds
Unfortunately, what you see is what you get in that particular area. We frequent mid-state NY fairly often and have found that you either need to be in the Syracuse/Utica area, or around the Finger Lakes to find anything nice.
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demoon
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04/13/13 10:14am |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: National Dolphin MH
We have a 2006 Surf Side and we love it. Remember, your chassis is not made by National, nor are the vast majority of components, appliances, etc. You may run into a bit of trouble if you need certain body parts, but you will find that there are even some sources for these. And, even if a company is still in business, don't count on them stepping up for the latter kinds of things.Been there, done that with a previous coach. There are a lot of rigs on the road out there that are orphans, not just National. Get yourself a good deal and go for it. By the way, you might check the IRV2 forum and sign up for the National RV blog.
Good luck and travel safe.
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demoon
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04/12/13 05:01pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Well's Beach Resort
Yes, there is a trolley that goes by the park, but it usually does not operate until June and then only on weekends until July. That was as of last year - it could change I suppose.
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demoon
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04/09/13 09:52pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Vermont and New Hampshire Campgrounds
Quechee Pine Valley KOA is very nice. They have a variety of sites and the staff are very helpful with suggestions for touring around the area.
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demoon
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04/08/13 10:02pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: Well's Beach Resort
You should not have any problem with parking pretty much anywhere during May, other than Memorial Day Weekend.
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demoon
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04/08/13 09:57pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: New England in May - Suggestions for a first timer?
NY Thruway Buffalo to the MA Pike is about $57 assuming you have a total of four axles. All of the suggestions for two lane roads are nice, but being on a time budget, probably not a good idea. You also have to take into consideration that stop and go driving is awful on your gas mileage. You will get other opinions, but highway driving at 55 - 60 is your MPG's best friend. Don't get me wrong, we love the back roads - but when time is an issue - save em for that waiting retirement.
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demoon
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04/08/13 05:21pm |
Roads and Routes
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RE: New England Campgrounds
Depending on the part of VT you want to visit you won't go wrong with these:
As I am sure you know, to visit VT & NH you are going to have to get way off of 95.
Brattleboro North KOA in the south.
Quechee Pine Valley KOA mid-state on the western side.
Sugar Ridge in Danville in the North on the western side.
Champlain Adult Campground in Grand Isle in the North on the east. (Beautiful and right on Lake Champlain. Don't let the name scare you - they do not have things for kids to do and there is a drop off to the lake).
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demoon
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04/07/13 09:52pm |
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RE: What would you do?
Floor plan is #1 if you plan on "living" in it a lot. Those that have talked about riding comfort probably put on a lot of miles. For the three to four thousand miles we put on a year, my F53 chassis is fine for me. One thing that was not mentioned is low mileage vs age. Low mileage on an older unit may mean that it sat for long periods of time. Diesels in particular don't like that. But gassers aren't crazy about it either. Make sure you take a good look at the interior of older low mileage rigs. If they were lived in a lot things can get pretty shabby. Fixing shabby is not cheap unless you are a DIY. Been there, done that.
Good luck with your decision - take your time - get what you think will work for you.
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demoon
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04/05/13 11:00am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: RV spots
There is a campground in Williamsburg, VA that has Amtrak trains passing by. They were probably only 30 - 50 feet from us. You get used to it after a while and don't even notice them.
Stayed at the same place and it wasn't the Amtrak trains that bothered us. It was the coal/fuel trains headed to and from Norfolk all night that made us move.:E I actually think that park has sites that are closer to the tracks than what is shown in that video.
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demoon
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04/03/13 10:02am |
Beginning RVing
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RE: Campground Albany NY Area?
http://arrowheadmrvp.com/
This place gets good reviews and is close to Albany and not far off the Thruway.
Travel safe.
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demoon
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03/31/13 05:44pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: 50 year high school reunion
Best bet is Villages at Turning Stone. Yes, it is drive,but it is a great park.
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demoon
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03/31/13 05:32pm |
Family Camping
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RE: portsmouth maine
There is what is supposed to be a really nice campground in Berwick, which of course is north of South Berwick, and not on the coast.http://beaverdamcampground.com/
York is about 8-10 miles from S. Berwick and Wells about 10 - 12. Probably not a lot of difference travel time.
If you really want to be on the ocean, there isn't much in NH that would be any closer to where you need to be.
Anyhow. Enjoy and good luck with your decision.
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demoon
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03/30/13 10:10pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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