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RE: small light weight tt
....I thought that most of the fiberglass eggs had casette toilets?
From a fair amount of personal experience and much more internet dialog with other molded fiberglass owners I'd say most of the late model 16 & 17 ft Scamps and Casistas have full baths with toilets and showers although that percentage drops sharply with the 13'ers. Definitely no excess room in there but at 6'3" and the wrong side of 250 I can manage in our 16' side bath Scamp.
Al
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huachuca
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06/12/08 06:00am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: small light weight tt
Possibly a little smaller than you're looking for but we have a 16' Scamp with flush john, shower and tanks and really like it. Sleeps two comfortably and two more in a pinch. With genset and all our gear it weighs in a bit less than 3K. There's a picture of it in the generator thread of the small trailer forum.
Al
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huachuca
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06/10/08 11:59am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Sunrise - Memorial Day
Sorry, fixed it (I think)
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huachuca
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06/09/08 07:37am |
Tent Camping
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Sunrise - Memorial Day
Taken from just outside our tent on Portsmouth Island (Cape Lookout National Seashore - NC Outer Banks)
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q278/huachuca/PI-0508/IMG_0663.jpg?t=1213018264
PI is a great destination for those who enjoy rustic camping. There are no services of any type on the island, just twenty plus miles of unspoiled beach where you can set up most anywhere. Camping is free but there is a $14/person round trip charge for the ferry service. It was fairly crowded over Memorial Day and our nearest neighbor was still a half mile or so away.
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huachuca
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06/07/08 09:03am |
Tent Camping
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RE: Generators
Another vote for the Honda 3000. Ours is permanently (more or less) mounted on a platform I built over the tongue so the extra weight isn't an issue. Its served us well for three plus years now with most of our camping being on public lands. A couple of advantages of the larger size - Electic start, larger fuel tank (easily lasts all night) and runs our small AC in econo mode (quieter).
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q278/huachuca/PI-0508/Horse_Cove_0907023_1.jpg?t=1213099469
Horse Cove Campsite - Nantahala National Forest
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huachuca
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06/07/08 08:35am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: So far we will see Carlsbad NM, Santa Fe and Durano .
If its open, Sitting Bull Falls in Lincoln National Forest (30 miles or so from Carlsbad). http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/lincoln/recreation/caves.shtml This area was closed May 1 due to high fire danger. The drive from Carlsbad to Dog Canyon in Guadalupe National Park (fifty miles one way) has some great scenery with interesting spur roads. If you can handle rustic camping (flush johns - no showers), the NPS campground at Dog Canyon is a great stop. Gary Carver is the ranger there and can off useful tips on hikes & local points of interest.
Have fun, sounds like a wonderful trip - Al
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huachuca
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06/05/08 06:29am |
Campgrounds, Resorts and Attractions
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RE: Help save one of our most treasured camp grounds
Signed the petition and best of luck to you with this. We're going through a similar battle here in the east with beach closures on Cape Hatteras National Seashore.
Al
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huachuca
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05/30/08 09:14am |
Public Lands, Boondocking and Dry Camping
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RE: Looking for someplace within 1.5 hours of Greensboro NC
Hagan-Stone is a Greensboro City Park with decent camping facilities. Trails, exhibits, lake with paddle boats and access to a nearby swimming pool.
http://www.greensboro-nc.gov/Departments/Parks/facilities/regionalparks/haganstone/
Another option is Morrow Mountain State Park. No hookups but a great park.
http://ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/momo/main.php
Have fun
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huachuca
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05/28/08 11:54am |
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RE: new to rving
Howdy, and welcome to the board We're just up the road a bit from you (Rocky Mount area). Hope to see you and the missus out camping sometime.
Al & Cindy
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huachuca
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05/28/08 11:37am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Battery power box?
I just found out that our local walmart sells these for $148 CDN.
EasternTool Generator
While I'm not familiar with the brand/model you've listed, I have been around two cycle generators when they were in use. Unless you're boondocking alone and don't have an aversion to weedeater level noise, this probably isn't a good idea. I'm not opposed to gensets and actually own four of them but only the high dollar Honda is a candidate for camping.
We've actually had favorable experiences with the battery packs and inverters for running a fan at night. I'm not sure of the battery specs but the fan is a $20 oscillating floor model we picked up at WalMart several years ago when camping in the Keys. The two of them will easily get us through an eight hour night and we recharge them from our vehicle when driving around during the day.
Over Memorial Day we'll be tent camping on Portsmouth Island (Cape Lookout National Seashore) where I'm sure we'll need some air movement. I'll try to remember to get the specs and run time details and post back here.
Al
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huachuca
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05/21/08 09:25am |
Tent Camping
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RE: Northern NM boondocking
The campgrounds in this link aren't (my opinion) true boondocking but may serve as a known base when exploring for more suitable spots http://www.forestcamping.com/dow/southwst/safe.htm
We did find some great sites in Lincoln NF back in March although I think its closed to camping right now due to the fire danger. If you get down that way, be sure to visit Sitting Bull Falls and hike some of the trails there. Also found Dog Canyon in Guadalupe Mountains NP to be a good stopover in that area.
When camping in NFs here in the south, I'll pick up a FS map (<$5) at one of the ranger stations or visitor centers and ask the staff for recommendations.
Al
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huachuca
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05/15/08 06:19am |
Public Lands, Boondocking and Dry Camping
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Memorial Day plans
Just checking to see where you folks are heading for the holiday.
We have a small camper (16' Scamp) but, based on past experiences, most of the accessible rustic and dispersed spots we prefer will be filled by mid-day on Friday. Since neither of us can take off early, we're pulling out the backpacking gear and heading over to Portsmouth Island (Cape Lookout National Seashore - NC Outer Banks) for three days of tenting on the beach. Hoping its too early in the season for the mosquitos and greenheads to be much of a problem.
Wishing all you other campers a safe and enjoyable holiday and would like to hear of your plans as well.
Al & Cindy
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huachuca
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05/13/08 08:40am |
Tent Camping
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RE: Big Bend National Park
Chris, no we haven't made Davis Mountain yet - gotta have some reason to keep going back your way. Sorry for the broken up post, I'm having trouble linking a couple of the photos we took while in BB but will try to get some tech help from my daughter when she comes in for Mother's Day dinner.
On this trip we came out I-40 for an overnighter in Palo Duro SP then west to Guadalupe Mountain NP for a week before heading down to BB. This was our first trip to GUMO - different from Big Bend but a beautiful area we'll be visiting again. If you're ever up that way, I'd recommend the Dog Canyon campground over the one at the Park HQ. Its much more remote (we like that) and borders Lincoln National Forest which has some awesome hikes and drives. Be sure to visit Sitting Bull Falls in LNF.
Al
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huachuca
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05/11/08 07:20am |
Campgrounds, Resorts and Attractions
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RE: Big Bend National Park
Thanks for sharing the pictures and trip report. We're envious of the great camping opportunities available in your area and Big Bend is at the top. Cindy and I were there a week or so behind you and really enjoyed our visit. BB is such a land of contrasts.
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q278/huachuca/GUMO-BB-08/IMG_0231.jpg?t=1210512955 height=640
These Columbine were found at Cattail Spring and we've heard orchids grow there as well but didn't find any.
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q278/huachuca/GUMO-BB-08/IMG_0350.jpg?t=1210530629 height=640
The Ocotillo were growing along the trail into Cattail Canyon.
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q278/huachuca/GUMO-BB-08/IMG_0224.jpg height=640
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huachuca
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05/11/08 06:56am |
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RE: Atlantic Beach, NC
If you don't need full hookups, Cedar Point in Croatan NF may be an option. It has access to the inland waterway (about five miles from Emerald Isle), electric at each site and a dump station but water spigots are centralized. The johns and showers have been clean in all our previous visits. Much cheaper and far more laid back than what you'll find in the private offerings in that area.
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huachuca
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05/09/08 09:22am |
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RE: Small Trailer Forum?
16' Scamp here who'd like to see a separate forum for us little folks. Single axle, <20', <3K or whatever criteria is chosen would be fine, I think the forum participants would sort that out in a fairly short time.
Regarding your comments about the 'egg' boards, I'd have to agree based on my experience on them as well. Funny thing though, the molded fiberglass owners I've met while actually camping are mostly good people. Maybe because I'm perceived as 'one of them' or because the pita posters never camp where we do or, most likely, because camping isn't as anonymous as the internet. Anyway, thanks for bringing this up - good idea.
Al
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huachuca
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05/09/08 08:10am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Small Trailer/Toyota Tacoma?
No experience with the 4 cylinder Tacoma but we do pull our 16' Scamp with an 05 4WD DC 6 cyl w/auto. Mileage is 19-20 mixed hwy/city and 15-16 with the camper as long as I stay around 65 mph. With all our junk on board (bikes, tongue mounted EU3000, screen room, chairs, backpacking gear etc.) the Scamp pushes 3K with all tanks filled. Most folks probably travel a bit lighter.
I think the larger fridge option has a freezer but give the factory a call to be sure http://www.scamptrailers.com/ We've had the Scamp for five years now and have been well satisfied with it for our style of camping (just the two of us, mostly in dispersed or rustic sites on state or federal lands, year round, 40-50 nights per year). Ours has all the basics with A/C, furnace, toilet & shower, hot water heater, stove, awning - just not much room as others have noted.
Good luck w/your decision - Al
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huachuca
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05/09/08 07:01am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Cape Hatteras and Kitty Hawk, North Carolina
As noted, no problems with roads (Hwy 12 is two lane but usually in good condition)or ferries just be sure to obey the posted speed limits especially on Ocracoke. Nags Head Woods, Pea Island NWA and Buxton Woods are some areas you might want to check out for birds. I'd go with the Park Service campgrounds if you don't need hookups - if you're visiting over Memorial Day, Independence Day or Labor Day you might want to get a reservation unless you're arriving mid-week. Ocracoke is the only NPS campground that accepts reservations. Hope you enjoy your visit with us.
Al
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huachuca
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05/03/08 01:03pm |
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RE: NC State Parks
As others have noted, NC's State Parks don't provide anything close to the amenities offered by our VA, TN, SC and GA neighbors. However, all are well worth a visit and many provide a great camping experience.
Rent a canoe (or bring your own) at Merchant's Millpond SP, pack a picnic lunch and explore an awesome Cypress swamp. There's a good chance you'll spot a bald eagle, beaver or even an 8' gator (yep, right here in northeastern NC). Hike the highest mountain in the east - Mount Mitchell SP. Rock climber - Hanging Rock SP. And lots more.
NC's State Parks are not heavily developed but most of those with campgrounds offer large and relatively private sites with picnic table and grill. The restrooms generally have flush toilets and hot water showers. Reservations are accepted at the State Recreation areas (one week minimum stay requirement. We've camped at almost every NC Park, many of them multiple times, and have never had a problem getting a site. On holiday weekends, we do call ahead and if the staff thinks there may be a problem, we go elsewhere. For many, the locked gates at night are a definite drawback but we seldom leave once we've setup.
Not for everyone but worth a look if you just want to camp.
Al
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huachuca
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04/23/08 07:09am |
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RE: Outer Banks week planning for September
Do you need hookups? If not, I'd go with one of the NPS campgrounds with Frisco being our favorite, Ocracoke second, Oregon Inlet then Cape Point. These all have clean restrooms with flush johns but cold water only showers. If hookups are a requirement, 1) Ocean Waves 2) Frisco Woods 3) Camp Hatteras and 4) KOA.
What do you like to do? Will you be bringing the jeep along? Would you feel comfortable taking the dually on the beach?
If you really want to get away from it all and enjoy the best beach on the eastern seaboard you might be interested in a couple of nights on Portsmouth Island. Take the Dodge over on the private ferry from Atlantic and camp just about anywhere you want between the dune line and the water.
Al
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huachuca
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04/22/08 08:57am |
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