George the greek

Thanks for the info on Yankee Forks. Being kinda new at it, I'm not Shure when you should start applying for next summer any advice?

I am 7 miles from T or C in Enchanted View park in /elephant Butte

Kirk, New Mexico is a place I will stay in my big 5th wheel I keep it at a park year round but it is just too hot in summer for me. I m not volunteering in the winter. Thanks for the info about the state park Harriman its probley not too early to start applying for next summer George

Linda, No I have a nice big 5th wheel in a smaller park at Elephant Butte. The park is $175 a month +electric. So Ill park the 19' for the winter.

That sounds like good advice. I did do a lot of repairs on the mowers, saws, air conditioners, and golf carts as well as all the mowing .

Im fishing in Montana now will winter in New Mexico then will try to get on in Idaho for a summer position

Hi folks, now that this is all behind me I'm in a much better state of mind. I'm roaming again. Presently in Montana fishing. So I've been thinking about trying again the volunteer work camper next year. My question is what to tell perspective job offers about why I bailed out early. This was my first work camp job If I don't tell them then I'm in a class of no experience. If I do tell them it may hurt my chance of getting the position. What would you say? George the Greek

I once used general delivery for almost a year in one place but that was 1974, might be different now. Post office In Black River falls Wi told me 30 days max for G D. Since I planned to stay the summer I got a box, When I left early I got a partial refund and key deposit back. Now Im traveling again currently in Ennis Montana area. TOld post office I'd be here two weeks and expect general D mail no problem here for 2 weeks George the Greek

I changed out the pressure valve to an adjustable. Started with 55 lbs then tweaked it to 60lbs now I have nice pressure in camper. Thanks for all the advice as I work my way through learning curve of R V life George

Hi all I'm about to hook up and move tomorrow. Going from Box Elder S D to Ennis Montana. I like to avoid interstate travel as much as possible. I m looking at hy 212 goes across the corner of WY then across Mt as far as Crow Agency where Ill have to get back on I-90 most likely all the way to Bozeman. Then pick up Hy 84 down to Ennis. Does anyone have opinion or experience on hy 212? I would appreciate any and all advice or information. Thank you George the Greek

out with the old and in with the new so now its on to replacing the shower head couldnt fint anything in the owners manual about pressure so I set it at 55

yes you are correct I bought the cheap version looks like the picture other than mine is not plastic its cast. I will for sure buy one maybe today, that is adjustable, thanks for the great information. G the G

Oh my regulator is not settable its just one setting screw into hydrant then attach hose perhaps I should look into one that I can set like you have thanks for the idea GtG

I'm going to do this today. bought a new shower head the original cheep little plastic pos that came with the rig was never much good. I got one yesterday with three settings and a shut off.

I have a question on using the restrictor valve. When I first started R V ing I read to always use the restrictor valve as many camp grounds have hi pressure that may damage your rigs water lines. I use the valve but have low pressure in the camper. so how do you determine if the pressure coming out of the spigot needs or does not need the restrictor? George the Greek

I was boon docking recently I can usually go two and a half weeks before my black tank is almost full but grey tank is another story. one day I was thinking my grey tank was getting close( dang sensors seem to give false readings) after washing up and brushing teeth in sink I noticed grey water just starting to come up through the drain in shower. I hooked up hose and drained some of the grey water into a 5 gallon bucket then went and found a dump site. First time it ever happened to me. I'm new enough that I'm still having firsts GtG

I am in Rapid city area now the D MV appointments are backed up into October so Ill have to make another trip later or make an appointment for October and come back . Being a holiday 3 day weekend its busy everywhere so its nice to be off the road. Im leaving Tuesday for Montana to fish the Ruby and Madison river for fall trout.

Thanks for that info I already have texas mail box is there an office of SKP in SD or do I call the Texas office? Plan to stY a week or so. Do they also register your camper? Well wosh me luck im headed that wY later this. Week or maybe next monday

Thanks

He kind folks Ill be headed to Mt Rushmore area next week sometime. While I figure it would be a good time to get domiciled there as Ive needed a place to call home while I roam. Ive got trick and TT title birth certificate and pSs port along. In this dY of covid is it still possible to make all the connections and changes in short time? Any advice on how to go about starting the process is appreciated and welcome. I thought I read someplace that some one out there can walk you through the process I dont remember where I read it or who it was. I know SKP has mail box but i dont think they have an office. I can stay a week if needed then wantbto head to montana for fall trout fishing George the Grek

So do you all like being domiciled in S D ive been contemplating this for a while. I will be headed to montana soon and thought of maybe becoming domiciled in S D

this is an update I've struggled with finding a way to finish the season here. This past week all the other volunteers quit and left. I spent the weekend asking myself why am I here and could not come up with one good reason. So I started my week on edge but was still thinking its only 5 more weeks. A situation developed which made me feel disrespected and talked down to. SO the decision became clear. I will finish the week then will also leave. I do feel bad not completing the season here but it is just not in the cards. I've got to hope the next place is fun and is better, I know I'm here to work but as a volunteer I expected to be treated with just a little bit of respect and have time to enjoy the area. Thanks again for all the replies you wrote George The Greek

thanks for the info I did apply at some state and national parks but I was late and most positions were filled and being a single limited me some too. I did not have any previous camp volunteer experience and jumped on this first job to take me. Funny I traveled halfway across the county to get here which is OK i like to travel. Made stops for fishing in some great places. i was just about here and two of the parks that didn't hire me called, one in Idaho and one in Utah wanted to know if I could still be interested. i told them Id already committed to this place and my word is my bond.

thank you all for taking time to respond to me. This was my first time out. I now understand there is good and bad W K situations I just got the bad one first time out. This is a very privet place like a club members only. I take pride and get satisfaction in a job well done, always enjoy working in the shop[ fixing what others could not. and willing to go the extra mile. Ive had a talk with owner when first getting the position. then again a few weeks in as i realized I was working many extra hours and 7 days a week. I told him I was not looking for full time job and not interested in a few hours every day of the week. I was going to try to finish this season and forget about this volunteer work camp life. After reading some of your comments I think Ill try again but next time I will be better prepared. thanks again George the Greek