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RE: what do your kids enjoy most about camping?
Our kids enjoy: (and maybe DH can add to this)
The big breakfasts we cook on the grill
Roasting smellows and putting between Keebler Fudge stripe cookies (YUM!)
Making dessert wraps and cooking over the fire
Building fires
Swimming in Jackson Lake
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Mtn Lvrs
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10/13/08 12:45pm |
Family Camping
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RE: Just Venting!
MYOB and let people enjoy camping the way that they prefer. If you don't like it, dont look! Yet another thread of someone ranting because people camp differently than them. Life, Liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
Why does it bother you that they camp differently?
-rog
Well put! I have to say 'ditto'. I'm young, but I've been there, done that too - and with my back problems, I enjoy my 5er and all of the amenities. That's not to say we don't cook over the fire or put meat, wrapped in foil, in the coals to cook - that's my favorite thing to do!
Happy RVing!
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Mtn Lvrs
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10/13/08 12:42pm |
Family Camping
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RE: Tacos In A Bag
We do something similar - only we call it Taco Pile Up.
We fix the beef with the taco seasoning and have all of the same fixins' lined up next to the stove.
Everyone puts chips on their plate, crushes them, then proceeds to pile up all the fixins' - stir it up and it's like a giant salad!
Cheers!
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Mtn Lvrs
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10/13/08 11:59am |
Camp Cooks and Connoisseurs
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RE: Please suggest a red wine.
I am not a big drinker but have found I like Frantz Sunset Blush, which is lightly sweetened. Can anyone suggest a red wine which is lightly sweetened? I am looking for the health benefit.
I tried to do a search, but it's too difficult because of LONG posts.
Thanks,
Rebecca
OOPS! Forgot to answer the original post.
I really enjoy Bogle Petite Syrah. It's a little sweet and you can usually get it on sale for 9.99.
Other than that - I can only say this - go to a good Port wine after dinner. Port is a dessert wine and very sweet. I don't know where you reside, but there is an AZ Winery that makes Kokopelli wines - and their Sweet Lucy is the most popular and I understand its very good. :B
Cheers!
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Mtn Lvrs
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10/13/08 11:46am |
Camp Cooks and Connoisseurs
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RE: Please suggest a red wine.
Do you drink the red first or the white? Is it OK to mix the two? Is eight ounces of each enough? Finally we have a decent choice in medicines at an affordable price. I'm gonna go start DW on red and see what happens ;)
You always drink the white first, then the red - but only when wine tasting. Light to heavy.
When actually consuming glasses of wine - may I suggest you NEVER mix the two? I did that last year in March, and REALLY regretted it! I was so sick and I'm a wine drinker.
Cheers!
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Mtn Lvrs
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10/13/08 11:42am |
Camp Cooks and Connoisseurs
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RE: Sunday Heart Smart Recipe # 98
How did you bake it though? Did you cover it, or maybe even add a little juice? Did you use a baking dish or just a baking sheet?
I have followed a recipe before for chicken that was real general - and without covering it, my chicken dried out.
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Mtn Lvrs
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10/13/08 11:25am |
Camp Cooks and Connoisseurs
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RE: Spam vs bacon
Spam is something I get in my email in-box.
Bacon is something I enjoy on a BLT and for breakfast.
...just one man's opinion.
"AMEN!" I couldn't agree more!
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Mtn Lvrs
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10/13/08 10:40am |
Camp Cooks and Connoisseurs
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RE: cost of hitch
I got a used 14K Reese slider on Craig's list for $500. Installed for $300 including my in the bed 7 pin plug. So, $800 out the door.
With a long bed, you don't even need the slider, so you should do even better.
$1000 to $1200 for a standard 5th wheel hitch is a bit stiff.
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Mtn Lvrs
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07/11/08 02:24pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Camping lights/Decor!!!!!!
We call 'em "goofy lights."
Don't always use them, and of course one should observe a reasonable "lights out" time, but we love looking at other sites.
Our goofy lights on our old hybrid were palm trees. Now my DW just bought some bunches of grapes for the fiver. Can't wait to see them in action.
Cheers!
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Mtn Lvrs
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06/27/08 06:14pm |
Family Camping
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RE: Williams, Az to Oasis Rv Park in Las Vegas
An alternative is to cross the Colorado River at Laughlin and head north to Vegas through Searchlight, NV.
Honestly, I hate that route. It's a bumpy two lane piece of junk, and the only reason to do it is to avoid Hoover Dam. Based on what Nevada Jim said, I think I'll vote for his route, and I'll back that up by saying we'll go over the dam in late July when we head up to Wyoming.
Good luck!
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Mtn Lvrs
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06/20/08 10:25am |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Dometic 2301 not cold
I feel your pain.
Dragged the 5th wheel home yesterday in Phoenix, where it is 113 degrees, so interior was of course, very hot. Plugged into AC about 6 pm and fired up fridge. At 10:30 pm or so, freezer pretty cold, fridge not cold at all. I began to worry as you are doing. Did some trouble shooting like you, but came up with no obvious trouble.
Got the trailer as level as possible front to back (nothing I could do for side to side) and went to bed, unit running on AC. This morning, fridge seems to be working well.
So I guess in my case, the lesson is "It takes a long time to cool when it is freaking hot outside." :-)
I hope your unit gets up to speed. I'll be interested to hear if it just needed more time.
Cheers.
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Mtn Lvrs
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06/20/08 10:15am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Convincing Wife to get new truck
We have a 5th Wheel lighter than yours (9700 lbs dry, 12,000 lbs max) and we're probably pushing things with a 3/4 ton Dodge diesel. Any heavier (like you) and I would want a 1 ton truck and probably the dual rear wheels.
Best wishes.
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Mtn Lvrs
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06/19/08 09:51am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Here's one for you!! Dogs and propane..........
Our two labs are too big to have in the Dodge quad cab with us four humans. I love my truck, but that back seat area isn't THAT big :-)
I also do not have the heart to put the dogs in the trailer. Not sure how they would fare from heat, bounce, and possible collision aspects. Not that they would fare well in a crash from the bed of the truck either, I suppose....
Our dogs ride in the truck bed, just behind the cab, not in crates. I tie their leashes off on the cargo cleats so that they are comfortable, but can't really take a flyer over the side of the bed, should they choose to. I haven't tried it, but I don't think their plastic travel kennels would work with the 5'er swinging around back there.
Loading them is fairly comical, actually. We get all hooked up, then have to physically lift them onto the tailgate, then coax them to duck under the overhang up to the front of the truck bed.
But hey, at least they get to go with us!
Cheers.
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Mtn Lvrs
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06/06/08 02:20pm |
RV Pet Stop
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RE: 160 N/O Flag
Used to go through there every other weekend in 2007.
Hwy 89 to Kayenta is pretty good. Some new stretches on it. Kayenta to Red Mesa is OK. Red Mesa to 4 corners and 4 corners to the 491 junctions is "humpy." You'll see what I mean. But it's tolerable. From 491 to Cortez and points east it is, as a previous poster said, excellent. Colorado does a good job on their roads. Much better than New Mexico IMHO.
Not sure what their issue is near 4 corner.
Anyway, go ahead and take it. You'll be fine. Just a little seasick from Tec Nos Pos to Cortez.
Cheers.
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Mtn Lvrs
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06/04/08 12:02am |
Roads and Routes
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RE: New to 5th wheeling
Hmmmm... let's see... (btw, we're 1 month into our 5th wheel)
Equipment wise, we transferred everything over from our TT and didn't have any issues. I did get a nicer set of wheel chocks. While we did go shopping for our new baby, we did not buy anything that was "fiver specific."
A cordless drill with appropriate bit to turn the stabilizers is nice, but not unique to 5'ers. I still don't have one of those. :-(
I agree with the comments about different turn radius. You need to go deeper and wider or you'll pull your trailer wheels over a curb some times.
Also agree with the ease of hitching and unhitching. We had a weight distributing hitch on our TT so it was a bit of a hassle. The fifth wheel is very nice. Just remember your tailgate and don't high hitch.
I get a smile on my face every time I walk under between the truck and the trailer without having to whack my shins on the TT tongue. :-)
I am still learning to back. It is definitely different. I am finally starting to figure out "mid course" adjustments, which seem easier to me on the 5'er than on our TT. With the TT, getting the right line was crucial. With the 5'er, you can adjust a bit while backing.
Last thought. My 5'er still scares me every time I see it in the mirror or looking over my shoulder. It's so CLOSE!!!! But I guess I'll get used to it.
Best wishes and happy camping.
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Mtn Lvrs
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06/03/08 11:43pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Ordered our new Cruiser !!!
Wahooo for you !!!
We are 1 month in our first fiver and life is good.
Congrats.
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Mtn Lvrs
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06/02/08 06:54pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Financing A 5'er
In Arizona, US Bank is very aggressive right now. They're trying to break into the market in this area. For the first time in 15 years, I did a loan with someone other than my credit union. US Bank was 1-2 points better than my credit union.
I think we got 5.99 %
Best of luck to you.
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Mtn Lvrs
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05/21/08 03:20pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Looking for wide-ranging trip recommendations
While you're in SW Colorado (after Mesa Verde/Black Canyon), you may want to consider taking Hwy 160 east thru Pagosa Springs, CO.
Nice campgrounds include:
East Fork
West Fork
Williams Reservoir
Big Meadow (east side of Wolf Creek Pass)
There are three nice waterfalls to see.
Treasure Falls (side of road at base of Wolf Creek)
Silver Falls (20-30 minute hike)
Piedra Falls (30 min hike)
Opal Lake (I hear) is lovely, and is a vigorous 2-3 hour hike.
When you are done in the area, you can shoot east on Hwy 160 and pick up I-25 and be in Colorado Springs with ease.
Enjoy you trip!
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Mtn Lvrs
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05/19/08 12:56am |
Family Camping
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RE: No tv when camping was I wrong.
I haven't read all 6 pages yet, but here are my thoughts.
I felt just like the original poster... Leave the TV at home. I too, relented and we have a small TV/DVD combo. I was fully prepared to outlaw the TV use if I thought it is being abused, but am happy to report there has been no need.
My kids' favorite show is Sticks in the Campfire. My son also likes What Bugs Can I Catch?
We have watched The Incredibles on occasion, but only after dark, and we rarely get all the way through before sacking out.
Cheers.
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Mtn Lvrs
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05/14/08 07:17pm |
Family Camping
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RE: Slider hitch, or not
Bham stated your options pretty well.
Let me tell you that I have a manual slider on a shortbed Dodge. I needed the slider the first night and was darn glad to have it. I use it every time I park my rig.
IMHO, yes, you need a slider. Reese and Husky are both good hitches. Mine happens to be a Reese.
Best wishes.
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Mtn Lvrs
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05/11/08 10:48am |
Fifth-Wheels
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