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RE: Gardiner, Montana
Biggest disadvantage is that you will be located at one extreme end of the park, farthest away from the bulk of the geysers. Limited choices in Gardiner, compared with West Yellowstone, if you need to eat out or grocery shop.
It's a climb from Gardiner to Mammoth Hot Springs, and another climb from there to the level of the rest of the park. Probably not an issue, especially in a toad, but just something you should be aware of.
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kknowlton
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07/23/10 06:54pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: i'm so terribly sad & terribly grateful at the same time ...
So sorry to hear about your loss - but very glad that all the people are ok. All in all, you are very blessed.
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kknowlton
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07/23/10 12:18pm |
Hybrid Travel Trailers
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RE: Tucson Az 1 day must see
Depending on your interests:
Desert Museum
Pima Air Museum (old planes)
Saguaro NP (Nat'l Monument?)
Titan missile silo
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kknowlton
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07/14/10 08:43pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: State and Province count in North America. How many visited.
All 50 states (not all of them by RV, of course) and 3 provinces (BC, Ontario & Quebec). Set the all-50 goal when I was 12 and achieved it when I was 48. :)
In Mexico, I think I've been to 4 or 5 states - all but one via cruises.
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kknowlton
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07/14/10 08:40pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Rain Gear?
Check LL Bean. We ordered ours there. Nice thing is, they're breathable, so not quite as hot as traditional old "slickers". They have several models (with/without hoods, etc.) and come in multiple colors. (Mods, I hope you don't consider this an ad, but if you do, have at it. OP, if this gets removed, please PM me and I'll fill you in. :) )
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kknowlton
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07/14/10 08:38pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: How cute is this camper!
The bath looks a bit similar to the one we had in our old Chinook, except that the sink there was fixed & didn't fold up to the wall. One thing you have to remember with a bathroom like that: take out the toilet paper before you take a shower!! (Don't ask how I know.) ;)
Our dealer carries the R-Pods and I really like them. For such a small camper, they are really well-equipped (microwave, radio, TV, flip-up or removable table for a small dinette, awning, storage, etc.) The colors are a bit wild, I'll admit, but the trailers are still really cute. They came out with the HTT version after the first year or so of making them.
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kknowlton
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07/14/10 05:49pm |
Hybrid Travel Trailers
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RE: Hi-Lo went belly up, closed.
That's too bad. Our dealer has to be disappointed; that's one brand he carried. Good units, but relatively expensive for their size.
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kknowlton
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07/14/10 12:41pm |
Folding Trailers
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RE: Trip west from Baltimore
Actually, to allow time to see some of the major attractions in those states, plus travel time to get there and from there to Vegas, you may need more than 2 weeks time. I'd cut back the list somewhat. That time of September you could certainly visit the Badlands (SD), Devils Tower (WY), probably the Black Hills (also SD) and Yellowstone (WY). You will find your CG choices limited after Labor Day, especially in the Black Hills, though some will be open. Weather in the higher elevations (Black Hills and especially Yellowstone) could be chilly, especially at night, and possibly below freezing at night in Yellowstone. The west is big, with many miles between tourist attractions and between towns. For example, Yellowstone itself is 3x the size of Rhode Island, and traffic is slower (due to speed limits, winding roads and wildlife). You really can't SEE it in one day, except thru the windshield (which won't net you much except some wildlife and other tourists). There is a lot to see & do there - you could spend a week just in that park alone. Ditto the Black Hills. Just depends what you want to see.
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kknowlton
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07/14/10 12:39pm |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Equalizer Abuse
We have had the same situation. Contacted Equal-i-zer and they sent us a set of new L-pins, which are also now disfigured in the same way. Our bars are not parallel to the frame - just seems we can't get them that way w/o towing the trailer tongue-high, which we don't want to do. Everything else seems to work fine.
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kknowlton
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07/14/10 12:31pm |
Towing
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RE: TT -vs- car close encounter in a grocery store parking lot.
Parking lots are dangerous because there are no rules. Really, think about it. And certainly no enforcement, were there rules.
When we're in a store parking lot with our rig, we try to park as far away from the store as possible, and/or at least around other rigs. Less likely to have such encounters in close quarters with 4-wheelers (to use the old truckers' term) who don't realize what it takes to handle a trailer or large MH.
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kknowlton
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07/13/10 05:58pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Best Campground near Louisville,Kentucky
For the Horse Park, be aware that at some point this camping season they will be closed due to a major international horse competition being held at the park. Not sure of the reason, whether it was to reserve the CG for participants in the competition, or due to security concerns.
Otherwise, a great choice! No sewer hookups, but multiple dump stations make longer stays work out ok. W/E sites, nice location, most sites fairly large. Clean facilities.
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kknowlton
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07/13/10 05:52pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: Bad Tires
I agree with the others. We had to change tires on our PUP several times during the years we owned it; never expected any reimbursement from the dealer. In all cases they had sidewall cracks, and in 2 cases threw tread (on a trip).
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kknowlton
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07/13/10 05:50pm |
Folding Trailers
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RE: Planning meals?
One way is to rotate the responsibility. Each family is in charge of x number each of breakfast, lunch/snacks, and dinner. Then encourage communication so you don't end up with hot dogs every night! :)
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kknowlton
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07/13/10 05:46pm |
Beginning RVing
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RE: Upstate NY, VT, NH, Me - State Parks - recommendations?
To the OP - we also enjoy state parks but we need at least electric hookup. In the Adirondacks (yes, it's worth visiting - beautiful area!) we stayed at the Lake Placid KOA and it was every bit as good as many SPs we've been in. Every site is shaded (some deeply so) but yet there is room for bigger rigs, slideouts, etc. Not many sites are what we'd call private, but some of them are rather wide for a private CG and quite nice. And the facilities were first-rate. Made for a great base camp to visit Lake Placid, Saranac Lake and that area.
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kknowlton
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07/13/10 01:26pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: camping near boston
Word to the wise: if you want to stay at Normandy Farms, make your reservation EARLY - as in at least 6 months in advance! We reserved a site (granted, for over a weekend) about 6 weeks in advance and they had no FHUs available. Managed that ok, but the W/E site we got was in Safari 4. "Safari" in eastern CGs = out in the middle of the sunbaked plain. No privacy, cheek to jowl with other campers. If you like camping in Europe, you'll love the Safari area. Learned our lesson there!
That said, the bathhouses at Normandy Farms were squeaky clean all weekend long, staff were wonderful, and the nice shady pull-thru FHU sites are to die for. :) We'd go again - but not if we had to stay in Safari 4. ;)
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kknowlton
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07/13/10 01:20pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: conn campgrounds
Within 50 miles, I think the Mystic KOA also qualifies.
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kknowlton
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07/13/10 01:17pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: Grizzly RV Park West Yellowstone
If you need the pool & other amenities while visiting Yellowstone (we sure don't), then the KOA is the place to go. However, when we were out there in 2008, the KOA cost DOUBLE what Grizzly did. Probably still does. Will have to keep Red Rocks in mind for future reference! :)
Agreed with the road noise situation for the tent/PUP sites in the front of the KOA. Been there, done that.
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kknowlton
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07/13/10 01:15pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: Custer Battlefield in MT & Devils Tower in WY Campgrounds
Haven't been to 7th Ranch but the Hardin MT KOA was quite decent, IMO. Nice shade, far enough off the interstate so that road noise isn't a factor, friendly owners, clean facilities. Some shade too, in many sites. Spent 2 nights there and toured the battlefield from there; IIRC it was about 15 miles away.
Ditto on the Devils Tower KOA. Can't beat the view!!
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kknowlton
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07/13/10 01:12pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: We All Were Newbies At One Time
Some have gone WAY beyond the call of duty to help me.
Ditto that!! :)
Basically, I learned almost everything I know about towing on this forum. Lots of patient responses (and a few funny ones to lighten the mood) have been much appreciated over the years!
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kknowlton
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07/13/10 01:06pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Looking to purchase
Assuming you have the tow pkg on that Tundra, you'll have no trouble at all handling a lighter trailer (our Starcraft Travelstar - twin to the Antiqua hybrid trailers - had a 5000-lb GVWR and was an excellent match to the Tundra). Of course that assumes you will have weight-distributing hitch with sway control, adjusted correctly! ;) Starcrafts have a pretty good reputation, but the company was bought last year by Jayco. Fortunately they also have a good reputation (also for customer service). Either one would be a good choice for a small-to-medium-size trailer, IMO.
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kknowlton
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07/13/10 01:03pm |
Travel Trailers
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