Jack Mayer Posted June 16, 2016 Report Share Posted June 16, 2016 You mean rather than our "FORMER" backyard in the picture? Yep, no S&B any more, so it's always campgrounds from here on out - just like most of us... I knew that...just making sure you were at Princeton.... Quote Jack & Danielle Mayer #60376 Lifetime Member Living on the road since 2000PLEASE no PM's. Email me. jackdanmayer AT gmail 2016 DRV Houston 44' 5er (we still have it) 2022 New Horizons 43' 5er 2016 Itasca 27N 28' motorhome 2019 Volvo 860, D13 455/1850, 236" wb, I-Shift, battery-based APU No truck at the moment - we use one of our demo units 2016 smart Passion, piggyback on the truck -------------------------------------------------------------------------See our website for info on New Horizons 5th wheels, HDTs as tow vehicles, communications on the road, and use of solar powerwww.jackdanmayer.com Principal in RVH Lifestyles. RVH-Lifestyles.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingskids Posted June 16, 2016 Report Share Posted June 16, 2016 Yep, Jack - our home away from home so to speak. Hope everyone is enjoying their June so far... Safe travels everyone! Quote Richard & Sharon For Sale - 2005 Freightliner Century RV Hauler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adept99 Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 Currently in Williams, AZ. Trying to decide whether to leave the relative comfort of 98-100 degrees and head for the 110-114 temps at Las Vegas. Really don't want to be here for 10 more days, even though the park is nice enough. Last section of Route 66 to be bypassed by I-40. Went out on Crookton road today to look at the tourist trap. I don't recommend the cuisine. Meals, if you eat out in Williams, can be a little pricy. Grocery stores aren't much better. Typical 12oz package of Oscar Mayer bacon is $10.99 Anybody got a recommendation for a place to stay around Las Vegas? How about around Monterrey Bay? Best I could do is out around Gilroy. Thanks Paul & Paula Quote Paul & Paula + Daisy the amazing wiggle worm dog... 2001 Volvo 770 Autoshift, Singled, w/ Aluminum Bed - Toy Draggin 2013 395AMP XLR Thunderbolt Toy Hauler 2013 Smart Passion 2012 CanAm Spyder RT 2013 Harley Davidson Street Glide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve from SoCal Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 I don't know of any campground to suggest but, I would head to Flagstaff. It is warm days but cools off nicely it is also very dry. Striking distance to Vegas, the river and, of course the Grand Canyon. Sedona is nice, it is a bit weird for my taste! Steve Quote 2005 Peterbilt 387-112 Baby Cat 9 speed U-shift 1996/2016 remod Teton Royal Atlanta 1996 Kentucky 48 single drop stacker garage project Pulls like a train, sounds like a plane....faster than a Cheetah sniffin cocaine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick & Alana Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 In Vegas during the winter we stay at the Clark County Shooting Complex. However it's just a large parking lot basically. No pool or amenities and NOT lick of shade. Quote Rick and Alana Fulltimers 2018 Newmar Ventana 4037 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1997 Jeep TJ 2009 Mobile Suites 36RSSB3 formerly owned 2000 Volvo 770, 600 Cummins ISX,18 speed autoshift, 14 foot "garage" ET,Jackalopee,MaxBrake,Pressure Pro pro www.rickandalanasgreatadventures.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Gell Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 We postponed our trip to Alaska until next summer. We had several delays, the last of which was a wind damaged awning. We should be able to head up much earlier and stay longer next year. We left Ohio a week ago, after having the awning replaced in Elkhart, we spent a few days in the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore area of Michigan. Yesterday, we crossed the Mackinac Bridge, the longest suspension bridge between anchorages in the Western hemisphere, into the Upper Peninsula. We are now parked at Tiki RV Park in St. Ignace. (probably not recommendable for HDT) Tomorrow, we will take our bicycles on the ferry to Mackinac Island. Jim Quote 2001 Volvo 770, Detroit 60 Series, Gen 2 Autoshift Passenger assist elevator to enter cab - for when we need it, or sell it? '05 Travel Supreme Select 40 RLQSO 5th wheel 2016 smart car We started full timing on December 1st 2014 Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness - Mark Twain Not all that wander are lost - J. R. R. Tolkien Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donf888 Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 (edited) Main St Station casino (in Vegas) has RV park, FHU, $25/nite, walking distance to Fremont St Experience. http://www.mainstreetcasino.com/ Monterey has Elks lodge with RV parking (members only); same deal in Salinas. Or, Watsonville has fairgrounds with camping spaces (if no big event is going on). Alternatively, check Day's End directory (SKP only subscription, $12/yr)... Contact Guy Gipson or the website ... http://www.daysenddirectory.com/ HTH! -Don Edited June 20, 2016 by DonF Quote Don & Fannie 2005 Volvo 670, 12sp FreedomLine, "Black Dude", 3.36 axle, Szmyt Wonder-Bed Smart loader, ET hitch, Jackalopee (original-prototype), BLUE-DOT air-over-hydraulic brake system, 2007 New Horizons F35RLSSS-C (Mor/Ryde-IS, Kodiak disc brakes, 17.5 H tires), 2005 smart fortwo passion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adept99 Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 Decided on "Hitchin' Post Rv Park" just North of Las Vegas. Seems like the largest sites and manager seems nice on the phone. We'll see. Had a visit from the brother of someone on the forum. Brother's name (the one here) is Jim, didn't catch the wife's name, and didn't get the other brother's handle, but they were nice enough to stop by and let us know what we were getting into in Vegas. Seemed to think the park we chose was pretty good. Thanks. Does anyone have specific knowledge of Hwy 1 (Pacific Coast Hwy) headed north from Morro Bay. So far can't find any overt restrictions, but they are referred to several times. I figure we would be pushing the length limit but only in a few places. And cursed soundly for those unlucky few souls trapped behind us. Thanks Paul & Paula Quote Paul & Paula + Daisy the amazing wiggle worm dog... 2001 Volvo 770 Autoshift, Singled, w/ Aluminum Bed - Toy Draggin 2013 395AMP XLR Thunderbolt Toy Hauler 2013 Smart Passion 2012 CanAm Spyder RT 2013 Harley Davidson Street Glide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHIEFWAHO Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 Will be just outside of Deadwood, SD at http://www.mystichillshideaway.com/index.html June 24 thru July 1. Quote 1999 Volvo VNL610, Cummins M11 - 350/400 HP, 10 speed Rockwell - 'CHIEF' Custom flatbed with TrailerSaver air hitch. 3 cyl 8000 watt Kubota diesel generator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donf888 Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 Driving Hwy 1 (PCH) north from Morro Bay to Carmel. Is a sweet ride -- okay for us many times, at 64' it's no biggie! -Don Quote Don & Fannie 2005 Volvo 670, 12sp FreedomLine, "Black Dude", 3.36 axle, Szmyt Wonder-Bed Smart loader, ET hitch, Jackalopee (original-prototype), BLUE-DOT air-over-hydraulic brake system, 2007 New Horizons F35RLSSS-C (Mor/Ryde-IS, Kodiak disc brakes, 17.5 H tires), 2005 smart fortwo passion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jags1fan Posted June 23, 2016 Report Share Posted June 23, 2016 Raymond and I are about 40 miles South of Duluth, MN, for an undetermined length of time. Waiting on a new Dometic AC to arrive and on a 2 weeks wait list for Service of a few other things. Having fun exploring this area! Got our $3 parking pass so we don't get in trouble when we go Agate hunting. LOL Duluthboats.com give all of the arrival and departure times of the HUGE ships that come in to Ports @ Duluth, MN, Superior, WI, and Two Harbors, MN....and that's always interesting. Weather is mid 70s and low 50s at night. We, too, have pretty much decided to stay in the USA the rest of the Summer (instead of going back to finish exploring Canada). But, now, we are thinking of hanging around Lake Superior and over toward Upper Peninsula of MI before we head West for the Winter. BOOKED at Cherry Creek State Park so we can spend time with our daughter 14-27 September. LONG overdue visit. Safe Travels to all. Quote Janet Church Lifetime Member #96033 RDBE #582005 Volvo 6302008 Blue Smart2006 Ruby Red Smart (1st Gen)2009 DRV 36' Mobile SuitesNO PMs PLEASE. I might not see them for a long time! Contact me at: jags1fan@gmail.com better half: G8r.Ray Raymond Church My blog: ForksInTheRVRoad.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted June 23, 2016 Report Share Posted June 23, 2016 I'm hanging out in Livingston Escapees waiting for next welding job. Park rather busy for the heat here. Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'mdonewiththis forum Posted June 24, 2016 Report Share Posted June 24, 2016 Jags, keep an eye on the weather for Saturday. There are predictions it could get dicey about 6PM or so......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob86ZZ4 Posted June 24, 2016 Report Share Posted June 24, 2016 Ray and Janet, jags1fan, we spend a fair amount of time up there on the north shore. Two Harbors is nice and they have a nice campground right in the town. But, Grand Marais is our favorite. It's a great little town. They have a municipal campground right there in town, on the lake. Great restaurant right almost next to the campground called "The Angry Trout." Very good food. Ben Franklin store has great selection of all the things you didn't know you wanted. Sven & Olie's has good pizza. All sorts of great little shops. Quote '03 United Specialties truck conversion, Freightliner FL112, Cat C12, 10 sp Autoshift, 295" w/b, 26' living quarters. St. Paul, MN www.bobwinsor.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil D Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 In Gainesville, VA, at the Hillwood Camping Park for the duration of this work assignment, which will likely last until sometime this fall. Quote Phil 2002 Teton Royal Aspen 2003 Kenworth T2000 - Cat C12 380/430 1450/1650, FreedomLine, 3.36 - TOTO . . . he's not in Kansas anymore. ET Air Hitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jemstone Posted June 28, 2016 Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 We are in a beautiful site about seven miles up the Rogue River from the coastal Oregon town of Gold Beach. We are on the river with a small meadow between our site and the water. From our dining table we watched a great blue heron catch dinner. We will be here two weeks. This is the first WiFi we have had in six weeks, mostly due to the remote places where we stayed. We left our home in Glendale, AZ in mid May and have yet to see another HDT pulling a 5th wheel. However, we are happy to report that we have had no problem in locating RV parks that can accommodate us, even in remote areas like Crater Lake National Park, Oregon. Anyone near Gold Beach, Oregon? Quote John McLaughlin 2010 Volvo 730, D13, I-shift, singled and decked 2014 Lifestyle 38' Fifth Wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewhoknowslittle Posted June 30, 2016 Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 Headed to Central City the long way in the LGT, via Woodland Park. Will stop in on Jack and Danelle to say high Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Dreamer Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 We are leaving MN for Lakeland, Florida sometime this evening and should get there Tuesday or Wednesday. Somehow we have our snowbird timing wrong. Stopping in Indiana, Alabama and Northern Florida on our way south. Dave Quote 2005 Freightliner Century S/T, Singled, Air ride ET Jr. hitch 2019 46'+ Dune Sport Man Cave custom 5th wheel toy hauler Owner of the 1978 Custom Van "Star Dreamer" which might be seen at a local car show near you! Check out http://www.hhrvresource.com/ for much more info on HDT's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dblr Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 In Taos NM for a week at the Taos Vally RV Park to visit with our son. Saw a Volvo and Raptor all matched on our way out to the Gorge Bridge, looked like it was at a private home. Quote 2017 River Stone Legacy 38MB 2001 T2000 Kenworth 2009 Smart Passion ET Junior hitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adept99 Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 In Greenfield CA for a few more days at Yanks RV Resort. Really a nice park. All paved roads, concrete sites, concrete patio, up to 100' pull thru (like we're in) so you can have the toter, trailer, and smart all in the same place. Really well done. What's the catch? Well, some time within a few minutes of 4:00 PM, the wind will blow. Not talking a breeze here, I mean the wind blows like you're standing on the bow of a ship turned into the wind in a Nor'easter. Every day... and it's a bit pricey. That didn't bother us much, but at 4:00 PM, you're going to come in, so no cooking outside, no lawn furniture, no flags, nada. You can catch up on your reading. Next Thursday we leave for Forestville where we will be staying at the lovely Sonoma County Fairgrounds for about a week visiting friends. Quote Paul & Paula + Daisy the amazing wiggle worm dog... 2001 Volvo 770 Autoshift, Singled, w/ Aluminum Bed - Toy Draggin 2013 395AMP XLR Thunderbolt Toy Hauler 2013 Smart Passion 2012 CanAm Spyder RT 2013 Harley Davidson Street Glide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Gell Posted July 2, 2016 Report Share Posted July 2, 2016 We are in Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Campground (Anoka County Park) just north of Minneapolis MN for the holiday weekend to visit a niece and some friends we made a couple winters ago at the SKP park in Bushnell. FL. Current plans for the rest of July is to spend a couple weeks in Badlands and Black Hills of SD, then to Glacier for a week before spending the month of August outside the West entrance to Yellowstone. Quote 2001 Volvo 770, Detroit 60 Series, Gen 2 Autoshift Passenger assist elevator to enter cab - for when we need it, or sell it? '05 Travel Supreme Select 40 RLQSO 5th wheel 2016 smart car We started full timing on December 1st 2014 Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness - Mark Twain Not all that wander are lost - J. R. R. Tolkien Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lappir Posted July 2, 2016 Report Share Posted July 2, 2016 We are in Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Campground (Anoka County Park) just north of Minneapolis MN for the holiday weekend to visit a niece and some friends we made a couple winters ago at the SKP park in Bushnell. FL. Current plans for the rest of July is to spend a couple weeks in Badlands and Black Hills of SD, then to Glacier for a week before spending the month of August outside the West entrance to Yellowstone. Cathy and Jim, be sure to pass through Sioux Falls and make the trip to the Falls. It's not an all day visit type of place but worth the stop in my mind. I was on my Motorcycle for my visit so I can't really say for sure that you will be good to go in your rig. There is a parking lot for RV's and bus traffic at the East end and the roads were marked either "Primary or Secondary Truck routes" leading in and away. It was real busy on a Sunday but the next morning after I finished at the Drivers License office there was plenty of parking. Rod Quote White 2000/2010Volvo VNL 770 with 7' Drom box with opposing doors, JOST slider hitch. 600 HP Cummins Signature 18 Speed three pedal auto shift. 1999 Isuzu VehiCross retired to a sticks and bricks garage. Brought out of storage the summer of 2022 2022 Jeep Wrangler Sport S Two door hard top. 2007 Honda GL 1800 2013 Space Craft Mfg S420 Custom built Toyhauler The Gold Volvo is still running and being emptied in July. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Gell Posted July 3, 2016 Report Share Posted July 3, 2016 Rod, Cathy and I flew to Sioux Falls on separate dates to set up our domicile. I enjoyed walking around the falls area when I was there. I learned when I was there that I didn't need to rent a car like I did, so when Cathy went she got the free airport shuttle to motel that is next door to DMV, then after she got her SD driver's license the next morning, she took the motel shuttle right back to airport and missed seeing the falls. Maybe we can stop on the way through so she can see too. It almost seems required if we are truly SD residents! Jim Quote 2001 Volvo 770, Detroit 60 Series, Gen 2 Autoshift Passenger assist elevator to enter cab - for when we need it, or sell it? '05 Travel Supreme Select 40 RLQSO 5th wheel 2016 smart car We started full timing on December 1st 2014 Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness - Mark Twain Not all that wander are lost - J. R. R. Tolkien Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lappir Posted July 4, 2016 Report Share Posted July 4, 2016 Rod, Cathy and I flew to Sioux Falls on separate dates to set up our domicile. I enjoyed walking around the falls area when I was there. I learned when I was there that I didn't need to rent a car like I did, so when Cathy went she got the free airport shuttle to motel that is next door to DMV, then after she got her SD driver's license the next morning, she took the motel shuttle right back to airport and missed seeing the falls. Maybe we can stop on the way through so she can see too. It almost seems required if we are truly SD residents! Jim Had my son and daughter in law not mentioned it a few days before my trip I probably wouldn't have made the trip to see them. Will go back some day when I have more time to really walk around the park . I just did a quick loop, read some of the info and headed back to Iowa. Rod Quote White 2000/2010Volvo VNL 770 with 7' Drom box with opposing doors, JOST slider hitch. 600 HP Cummins Signature 18 Speed three pedal auto shift. 1999 Isuzu VehiCross retired to a sticks and bricks garage. Brought out of storage the summer of 2022 2022 Jeep Wrangler Sport S Two door hard top. 2007 Honda GL 1800 2013 Space Craft Mfg S420 Custom built Toyhauler The Gold Volvo is still running and being emptied in July. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tippey Posted July 4, 2016 Report Share Posted July 4, 2016 We are in Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Campground (Anoka County Park) just north of Minneapolis MN for the holiday weekend to visit a niece and some friends we made a couple winters ago at the SKP park in Bushnell. FL. Current plans for the rest of July is to spend a couple weeks in Badlands and Black Hills of SD, then to Glacier for a week before spending the month of August outside the West entrance to Yellowstone. We're in Spearfish SD in the Northern Black Hills now. Been here a week and maybe another week or so as we are still waiting for some documents to come in from the dealers that sold us our Car and 5th Wheel. We're staying at Chris's Campground at Exit 14 just east of Spearfish about 2 miles. We are just beginning to see the sights for our first time and will hit the area hard after the holiday weekend crazies are gone. Nice park here and HDT friendly. Full hookups and some large pull thru spaces too. Quote "GAR" is a 2001 White Volvo 660 singled long w/ VED12 465 3.58 - Eaton Fuller Auto-shift 10spd. 3 pedal- Onan QD 6500 Gen. (aka "Joyrider") 2010 Carriage Royals International 36MAX1 w/ MORryde IS, G114's 17.5" wheels, (SOLD) 2014 Honda CRV AWD (ready to flat tow but driven separately by my DW! Class of 2016 Full-Timers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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