jamtracy

Look up Yosemite Pines RV Resort and Family Lodging in Groveland, CA. 22 miles from the west entrance to the park. A 24' class C is fine for the Yosemite. There is also transit services from the RV park it-self if you don't want to drive. Lots of renters of class C MH stay there. It's a perfect home base with a nice grocery store 2 miles away. Lots of Amenities at this park as well. Pool, deli, etc... Easy reservations and reasonable prices. 

There is also Yosemite Lakes about 5 miles from the west entrance. It's a Thousand Trails park.

Take and care and have FUN!!!

What happened with all of the people that said they wanted this? It's still available. This is the worst sale I've ever seen. I understand why it's being sold the way it is but with the people that wanted it and it didn't sale makes me feel like something is wrong or fishy.

On 9/3/2023 at 5:04 PM, lappir said:

Thank you if you were one of the helpers. Not sure why it was such a difficult thing. 

I only have one computer that has FB on it. I will check it daily, but am not constantly on the site. I check this one more. 

Rod

Nice looking truck. Someone will snatch it up.

By the way you can access FB from ANY computer including a smart phone. facebook.com and login. Good luck.

Is this a one and done member? Did you come up with anything?

Are you 50 amp pre-wired for a second AC? If so that is what I would do. I added a 3rd AC to our rig and what a difference. It's is a RECPRO brand non ducted with remote. They do make ducted units. Now inside the rig doesn't know it's 110 outside.

11 hours ago, rickeieio said:

We needed a new water heater last fall in Albuquerque.  The only two techs I could find available were both fresh out of rv tech school  Both were full timers, and only there to make some fast money. I had to show them a lot of shortcuts, and provide them with things they didn't stock.  One ran to Harbor Freight for tools a couple times, on my dime. 

In short, I spent well over $1k for a job I wish I'd done myself.  But, possible future warranty issues and the fact that I was supposed to be working the Balloon Fiesta, were factors.

Lesson, don't get a newbie "tech".

When I can plan, I buy all of the supplies so the tech doesn't have to run to the store. I learned that lesson the first time.

I worked directly for Verizon Wireless back in the day when we were in Circuit City's. Dam that was good money. Then Circuit City Closed all of their stores and I went back to the mall Kiosk. These two examples are the same thing as Costco now. I prefer when the carrier has their own employees.

All this said, I haven't been in a wireless store or at a kiosk in years. I do everything online. The silent salesman is the best salesmen. No pressure.

Yup here in Northern California it's hard to find a good one and the good one's know it. The guy I use is $250 call out includes first hour. $175 each additional our. Needless to say I've learned to do a lot of my own stuff to my rig. I do use him for the complicated things.

On 4/30/2023 at 10:44 PM, marentette2525 said:

So did they make you file an insurance claim instead of being covered under warranty?  Did that allow a repair unit to come to your residence to fix it?

We have a 2019 5th wheel that was out of warranty.

3 hours ago, marentette2525 said:

I purchased a brand new 2021 Jayco Eagle HT 27RS last year.  Noticed yesterday when opening it up that under the "beauty cover" of the head of the trailer (where the corner edge screws up into the side panel) the trim has dropped a little (you can tell where the silicone seal was) and the screws are not screwed up into the bottom of the head of the trailer.  I am calling the place where I purchased as it is under warranty but what is causing this problem?  I'm worried about even pulling it down to the dealership for repair and having more screws work their lose/out.  

This happened to our rig. At first we thought the frame had broke or cracked. It turned out the body was separating from the frame. The repair place told me that this happens sometimes. It was covered under our progressive insurance. The repair place did some extra work to ensure it doesn't happen again.

15 hours ago, NDBirdman said:

I'm hoping this is just a prankster stirring the pot.  Please tell me no one would do this.

I don't think this is a prank at all. I belong to a few groups and whenever this topic comes up there is all kinds of comments on how they tow their 42 or 43 foot beast with a 2500. It's really scary.

On 2/5/2023 at 11:13 AM, sandsys said:

I could ride an electric bike but it can't go everywhere I want to go. Just like my Scoot can't go everywhere a bike can go. It's nice to have alternatives for various situations.

Linda

Totally agree. Also if you room for both and for a second person you are doing well.

My previous 5th wheel had an outdoor kitchen equipped with a sink, fridge, stove and a second microwave. To me the issue with the outdoor stove is that it was still connected to the rig and it made a big as mess as cooking indoors. Our current rigs outdoor kitchen has a sink, TV, and good size fridge. No stove and no microwave. We set up a table with the bbqer and a single burner stove for cooking outdoors. Other than that we cook inside just like at home.

I like having a fridge and tv outside but I could live without it as well. I've seen some people renovate their outdoor kitchen into more storage or even a laundry. Atleast you can have options if you don't like it.

We have a pair of Lectric 2.0's. One each regular and step through. Paid $899 each two years ago. We like them a lot and they suit our needs. They fold in half and I have carried them in the back of our truck and the back of the 5th wheel. We have a rear door to the rear bedroom so it makes it easy. This company has outstanding customer service that takes care of their owners. 

I would imagine if you need to ride on something in a museum or take on a plane you wouldn't need a 20" two wheeler electric bike.

These are a really good value and they have a Lite version that weighs less than 50lbs with the battery.

On 11/7/2022 at 10:44 AM, Kirk W said:

I thought that you were a USAF medical equipment tech?

Thanks for popping off and stirring the pot Kirk. Just when this was a decent post.

I read every single post. I'm laughing. Here in California it is legal and there are dispensaries everywhere no card needed. I know I know it's California. My two 60 plus year old brothers still smoke pot daily. We call them functioning pot smokers. I haven't smoked pot since I was 17 and joined the Navy's delayed entry program back in 82. But they tell me today's pot is not like yesterdays pot nor are the prices. 

I work at Middle and High Schools in my school district and daily these kids are still smoking weed in the bathrooms. Folks this country is in huge trouble for the future far worse then it is today......

1 hour ago, Star Dreamer said:

It seems that this has gotten off topic which was discussing camping vacancies. 

Yup. always turns into flexing.

We are not full time yet as we have decided to keep our home in Northern California and work camp this spring and summer in Montana.

But before that we are embarking on a 27 day 17 park trip from Norcal to Texas to New Orleans to San Diego and back to Norcal. We made reservations at every campground we are going to stay at as to not have to worry about it. I'm sure in a few years when we don't have to work we will slow down and enjoy the life. Or if we sell our home. The only drawback is we are stuck to this schedule but we are OK with the hustle and bustle at the moment. And we know although still high diesel is more than a dollar a gallon cheaper beyond California.

14 hours ago, Randyretired said:

The Ford 7.3 diesel seems to be sought after.  I have a 99 F250 with the 7.3 diesel and I have had a number of people approach me to buy it. I am happy with it for my use so I will keep it.

I agree as replacing it to me would be financial disaster as new and used truck prices are out of control. 

Welcome aboard!! How was the experience picking up your rig?

I've financed through Alliant credit union and now through First Internet. Both done on line. Very easy.

8 minutes ago, Steven@146 said:

Over on a manufactures owner forum we have been discussing this. One of our members stayed at the Love's / KOA in Bates City MO. They report the KOA had a No Hook Up, option or just Water Power with a separate dump station on the way out of the park. They said the park was nice, well lit and the price was reasonable at $38 / night. Check-In was through an app so there was no human interaction.

I have also read where they have already expanded Love's/KOA into MO, TX, TN, OK, AL and ND. Here is a link.

 https://www.camplife.com/campground/Loves+RV+Stops

I think that is fine as I would think they will be used for an overnight stop until they start letting the employees live there. You know hire work campers.

On 12/22/2021 at 3:59 PM, agesilaus said:

Hmmm I don't recall paying that much when I renewed, yhe must have kicked it up.

you must have renewed a long time ago as it's been $44 a year for many many years. Unless you do multiple years.

I get my moneys worth out of KOA as where we live there are several to choose from and we frequent them about 20 nights a year. Some are $100 a night. And before someone says anything about the price all of the campgrounds around here are that price and more. If you want to play by the beach in California you are going to pay.

We are not full-time yet and we still have this issue. As well as each other. We prefer to give to our 3 kids and 5 grandkids. Not a bad thing since we are 56 and 57. Just spending time with all of them is enough for us. But if they do get us something its usually RV related.

In northern California we pay 4.79 to 4.99 for gas and diesel. We are absolutely getting raked over the coals on fuel prices.