RE: What happens if WD bars are too stout? (humor)
I think we're all wrong . . . driver was trying to drive up out of the subway tunnel after a wrong turn . . . just like in a Bugs Bunny cartoon. He almost made it, too!!!
RE: hocking hills
We were camped at private CG near HH last June when the dereche windstorm blew through. After the roads had cleared, we drove through HH SP to rubberneck at what damage had occured, and to check the layout for a possible visit for later. We saw several TT and 5ers of varing lengths, I'm sure some the size of your's. They obviously got in there, but what route they took I couldn't begin to guess. Once you get to the area, everything's windy and uphill, both ways.
RE: West Virginia
We've spent a long weekend at Canaan Valley SP CG with our TT. I've also hiked some of the National Forest trails and tent camped at Blackwater Falls SP CG. Both were great experiences. When we're in Fayetteville for Bridge Day, we stay at Rifrafters, located about a mile or so from the Bridge. Randy treats us like family every time we go. Don't miss the chance to eat at Dirty Ernie's Rib Pit, great food and atmosphere for down home folks.
RE: West Virginia
We enjoyed a long weekend with our TT at Canaan Valley SP in 2010. I've also hiked trails in the National Forests, and tent-camped at Black Water Falls SP. In Fayetteville, within just a couple miles of "the Bridge", we've had great times with Rifrafter's CG. Randy treats us like family when we visit for Bridge Day. While in Fayetteville, may I recommend Dirty Ernie's Rib Pit for at least one relaxing dinner.
RE: West Virginia
We enjoyed a long weekend with our TT at Canaan Valley SP in 2010. I've also hiked trails in the National Forests, and tent-camped at Black Water Falls SP. In Fayetteville, within just a couple miles of "the Bridge", we've had great times with Rifrafter's CG. Randy treats us like family when we visit for Bridge Day. While in Fayetteville, may I recommend Dirty Ernie's Rib Pit for at least one relaxing dinner.
RE: Eazy Pass - with TT
Although we live in Ohio, we signed on several years ago with the PA EZ-Pass with lower annual fees. The annual fees have dropped since then, and the toll increases have been much less for EZ-Pass users than those paying cash. Much of our travel takes us by way of the PA Tpk, making this a no-brainer. I called the PA help line for assistance in setting up the TT correctly, a simple procedure requiring the License plate number and a description of the vehicle or TT. They were very helpful in doing this over the phone, but explained in easily understood detail how this could be done on-line. If I remember correctly, they stated that the system works not only off of the radio frequency signal, but also snaps a photo of both the front and rear of the vehicles with a clear view of the license plate as you pass through the toll lane. For the life of me, I can't recall the RFI/photo combination ever resulting in a "commercial" rate charge. We've also used the EZ lanes while towing the TT on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and the WV Tpk, with no complications.
RE: West Virginia campgrounds
We've camped at Canaan Valley SP, enjoyed the area greatly. First time in the area during summer, instead of winter ski season.
We've also spent Memorial Day and "Bridge Day" (October) weekends at Rifrafters CG (private) in Fayetteville. Randy, the owner treats us like longtime friends. Prices are very reasonable, and the sites are great.
RE: What's the most unexpected thing seen around the campfire ?
First camping trip with DW, our two sons (maybe 2 & 7 years old), and me (the experienced camper), in an Ohio SP Rent-a-Tent site. Skunk walked up to our campfire, passing right under my chair, it's tail brushing against my legs. I thought for sure the DW's gasping/panting would set it off, but it didn't. That was almost 20 years ago, and we're still camping . . . go figure???
RE: Chincoteague, VA
We have always stayed at Tom's Cove CG on Chincoteague. It's easy to get in and out, with easy drives to any of the food/tourist spots. Wonderful hometown food, especially breakfast, and atmosphere at Mr. Baldy's resturant, about 1/2 mile down the street from Tom's Cove. Great seafood to go at Capt. Zack's. Downtown resturants, such as Don's, offer the typical seafood meals as well. Call ahead to see if reservations are advised. Mexican food's good at "That Mexican Place". There's also a great carry-out for smoked chicken/pork near the traffic circle on the way to Assateague. It's worth the wait in line for the hand-dipped ice cream at the locally famous shop (don't remember the name of hand).
RE: Looking for Lake Erie campgrounds – traveling from Virginia
We prefer Cedarlane RV Park on Catawba Island. This is between Port Clinton and Marblehead. It's close to the ferry services to Kelly's Island and Put-in-Bay, as well as many fine resturants. Try a day of walleye and/or perch fishing with one of the "head boat" services, Shur'Nuf or Fisherman's Warf out of Port Clinton.
RE: Campgrounds around Washington PA
Laurel Highlands will be fine for overnighting, but don't expect too much. It started as a drive-in movie theater in the 60's/70's and still has that row by row feel in it's layout. We've camped there many times on family vacation trips
and were satisfied.
RE: Camper removed by SWAT team at Wal-Mart
Where else but Cleveland ?
Better check your road atlas and geography skills. Cleveland is in the northeast corner of Ohio, still a bit of a drive from the PA border. This incident reportedly occured near Toledo, in the northwest corner of our great Buckeye state, and was described as being close to what we sometimes call "that other state up north" (others call it Michigan).:W
RE: Patty O Shade
Doesn't your awning tube have an opening on one end of the groove? The same hole through which you would insert the hangars for party lights, and so on? You should be able to feed the shade "hanger" strip in from one end and push/pull the material across the the tube to whatever position provides the best shade for the time of day.
RE: Beware Michigan State Parks
That trend is catching on in other states. New York charges an extra $5.00/night for out of state residents plus Reserve America charges $9.00 for making the reservation. I understand that the residents pay taxes but I leave my tourist dollars in the area.
Virginia doesn't discriminate, they charge everyone an extra $5.00.
NC and Pa still like us tourists, no up charge.
On the contrary, PA does have an "a la carte" rate system, with separate "resident" and "non-resident" ($1-$5 more) base rate prices, as well as "add-on" fees for "additional charges" (weekends/holidays, showers), and "amenities" (electric, water, sewer, pets, extra vehicles). I can vouch for this price differential, having recently spent $58 for two nights at a PA State Park with modern FT/Showers, electric hook-up only, and our two dogs. We checked their reservation system before leaving home, determined there would be plenty of sites available, and saved ourselves the $8 +/- reservation fee. Check the PA DCNR website for the particulars.
http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/staythenight/camping/index.htm
RE: AC icing over after several hrs of running.
I know that when my kids shut all the vents in the kitchen area to get more air back to the bunks, the ac will ice over and the fan will not pull air form the vents. I have to turn the ac off, open the vents and just run the fan to melt the ice and life is good again.
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On advice from maintenance techs at our dealership, we run AC only on "high cool". Running on "low cool" seems to ice up more quickly. If and/or when it does ice up, we turn the system to "high fan", quickly melting the ice buildup, sometimes in only 10-15 minutes. These systems are obviously not as efficient as our whole-house units at home. We have just come to accept this as an inconvience, not something worth getting so upset over.
RE: Guess I need to add cinder blocks to my camping list...
We have a 2008 JayFlight 24RKS, with scissor jacks in each of the four corners. We've had great success with the DIY installation of the Eliminator Strut Sabilizer System, purchased through Camping World. Catalog Item # 35782, currently listed at $379.99 plus, $6 SH.
http://www.campingworld.com/shopping/item/the-eliminator-strut-stabilizer-system-set-of-6-struts/35782
Product was shipped with all necessary adapters/fittings for any possible TT/FW application. Instructions were complete and easy to follow. Installaton took perhaps two hours. FWIW, our wheels are chocked with the simple yellow plastic chocks, two on each side, purchased at WalMart.
RE: Well Hi!!!
My guess is that a TT that is apparently of that recent age, by virtue of your photos, will probably have a 30-amp electric plug. You'll be able to recognize this by the 3-prong plug that is noticibly larger than a typical orange extension chord. The 30-amp system can definitely handle a counter-top microwave. To be on the safe side, and avoid tripping a circuit breaker, don't try to operate any other electircal appliance at the same time. For example, those of us with newer, or larger TTs know from experience not to run the AC while using the microwave, electric skillet, or even a hair dryer. All of these common "luxury/necessities" draw a lot of amps (electric power), sometimes more than the CG electric system is capable of providing.
Don't be in too big a hurry to stock your camper with everything at once. Don't hesitate to hit the garage/yard sales, Dollar Stores, Family Dollar, etc. to buy the kitchen and bath necessities, great deals are there for the picking. Regardless of how many years any of us have owned our RV/TT/FW/PUP, we are all constantly adding new gadgets we think we need, or can't do without. Trouble is, most of us don't, or can't bear, to take out the things we haven't used in lord knows how many years. By the nature of your OP, you're a lady who, if you're anything like my DW, will have a blast renovating to your taste your new home on wheels.
