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I have a question about these "HOPS". Are the only folks on these outings Escapees or are there other folks who signed up with some other group? In other words, are the Escapees "partnering" with some tour outfit? 

We always enjoyed Myrtle Beach, SC. on the coast.

The Going to the Sun road opened the entire length yesterday, Wednesday, July 13.

Like 2gypsies said. The SKP park offices usually have a Bulletin type board with recommendations and may even have some to avoid.

The first I ever saw one of these was about 3 hours ago as we came past Blue Sky RV Park in the Foothills area of Yuma, AZ. The RV sits towards the front of the park is the only reason I saw it. Personally myself, after 18 years of snowbirding and also about six months of summer the last two years in the Foothills, there is no way I'd want one. The winds and "popup" storms could take that to the next county. And another downside is the possibility that when it breaks loose it could damage nearby RVs.

Update today:

Sun Road open date pushed back to July 13 at the earliest | Daily Inter Lake

Road won't be totally open for the 4th.

Plows Reach Logan Pass in Glacier National Park - Flathead Beacon

I know I'd give the $50.00 carb a shot. If it was a problem, then I'd spring for the OEM. To me, It's worth a try. An Onan is like an old woman, requires a lot of TLC.

VC 23RSS, what brand was being pumped on the Pike? Just curious, after living near a section of the pike and doing telephone work at some of the plazas.

I have used Shell Rotella 15/40 since our Onan Marquis Gold 7000 was new in 2004. 

Have safe travels Kirk. And don't OD at Cracker Barrel!

Try here:

Body Trim Pieces (rvshop.com)

Thanks, Kirk for starting this thread. It is very interesting about folks, their RV's, and travel.

Borrowed an Apache tent camper from a friend in 1974 to go to races at Pocono Raceway. Just an ice box and a gas stove. It rained like anything one of the days we were there. Had a ball. In 1975 we bought a Viking tent trailer, again, just an ice box and gas stove. First trip out, Myrtle Beach Travel Park, Myrtle Beach, SC. Late 1976, sold the Viking and bought a 1976 21' Prowler Travel Trailer. Used that hard until we had the misfortune of flipping it at the Maryland-West Virginia state line at the Potomac River. Then our local U-Haul was going out of the RV sales, had a friend that worked there and just about stole a 1988 Terry 29' travel trailer. Used that until going full time in 2003. Sold the Terry in about 2 hours in Yuma, AZ. and bought a 2004 39' Alfa fiver. Still have that and it is permanently on our RV lot here in Yuma. In January of 2021 we bought a 30' 2005 Alfa fiver for our traveling unit in the summer.

11 hours ago, Jim & Alice said:

After sitting out the last two Summers due to medical reasons (covid avoidance as well as 'other'), we will be leaving Wellton, AZ for our favorite workamping site, Hart Ranch, in Rapid city, SD.   After the Summer... Michigan for a few months to stay with kids & grandkids, then Texas for family there, then back to Wellton!   Life is good!

Glad to see that you will be escaping Wellton after having to be in the "no travel" mode. Have safe and enjoyable travels. We have a bad case of "hitch itch".

Going to Idaho and Montana as usual from Yuma, AZ. We stop for weeks at a time. After being away for only six days last summer due to a medical condition, I'm ready to hear that fifth wheel hitch snap shut.

I like 2gypsies post. "Everything full", baloney. Since you are from S.D. you wouldn't want to come to Yuma. Shoot, there is vacancies here all winter and it has nothing to do with the border. Big parks, Mom and Pop parks, "resorts' as they like to call themselves, they are all here. 

Jason, don't know if this will help, but. Go to www.etrailer.com and hit on leaf springs for 3500 lb. axles. If the trailer is close to Tractor Supply or a place similar, I'd chance it. Or get one locally with the ability to be able to return it. 

The April 2022 SKP Get-Together will be Wednesday, April 13 at 10 AM. As always, it will be at Foothills Eatery, exit off I-8, Foothills Blvd. You may order breakfast or lunch. All SKPS are invited. This is the last Yuma Get-Together until November.

CAdc2c, if you want fancy and pricey, try this outfit. 

www.kshmarine.com

Linda, you can use this facility. North Gila Transfer Station. It is north off Hiway 95 off 7E. Turn between Chevron and Circle K. Continue north on 7E. There will be a sign showing a right turn to facility. It is free, very well run and easy to use. Do not need to be a county resident. As you are familiar in this area, watch for the agriculture workers and equipment.  If you need more info let me know.

Solid Waste | Yuma County (yumacountyaz.gov)

Too ad to a couple of posters, we back a pickup with the tailgate down to the side of the RV. Then put an extension ladder on the tailgate. Just makes a shorter shove up to the roof. We let the carton on the unit to ease it up and drop over top of ladder onto the roof.

Have had Carefree slide covers that also doubles as a window awning on our 2004 Alfa fiver that we bought new. The original Carefree material was a sunscreen material with the first 10" from the trailer being vinyl. A couple of years ago, the vinyl started to separate so I had a local outfit here in Yuma, AZ. sew up new sunscreen material to replace the original. Really like them.

Dirt, where you in the Yuma Foothills this AM, Monday?