Motorhome 2018

[aja8888]

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Originally Posted by NW-Bound You will be all right. As I mentioned, there are 3 separate beds on that class C. Right?

Correct. We will be fine.

[USA]

Our “beast” is registered for another year. That being said, unless it has a mind of its own it’s not going anywhere soon. Love the photos!

[Olbidness]

I'm going on a road trip soon out west, just packing up the car and driving. I'll figure it out as I go but I wish my camper was prepped for a trip but sadly it is not. When I return I'll decide if my camper is what I want or something different. I've never been to Utah before but I saw a documentary not long ago and was very impressed.

[Teacher Terry]

We are taking a 6 week trip this summer and leaving the motorhome at home. Between gas & RV sites it has gotten ridiculous. We will take our car and 3 dogs. Staying at Motel 6's since they are dog friendly and cheap. We will be driving 4k/miles.

[REWahoo]

Been on the road in the RV for the past couple of weeks. The past few days we've been in a beautiful National Park campsite for the princely sum of $15 a night, which is the most per night we've paid on this trip. And fuel is $2.75/gal, a real bargain compared to what we paid a few years ago.

[Teacher Terry]

When we went to Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons the national parks charged 55 and 75 a night. Our gas on the West Coast is about 3.30 now.

[spncity]

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Originally Posted by REWahoo Been on the road in the RV for the past couple of weeks. The past few days we've been in a beautiful National Park campsite for the princely sum of $15 a night, which is the most per night we've paid on this trip. And fuel is $2.75/gal, a real bargain compared to what we paid a few years ago.

Would like to know more about this - where, can I reserve?, etc.

[REWahoo]

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Originally Posted by spncity Would like to know more about this - where, can I reserve?, etc.

Gulpha Gorge Campground, Hot Springs National Park. No reservations, first come, first served. Full hookup sites are $30/night, $15/night with Senior Pass.

[RetireAge50]

We are currently on a 32 day RV trip. Here is our route:
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[txtig]

We are staying in a beautiful RV Park on Lake Tahoe, right on the water. Will head east tomorrow on Hwy 50 (the “Loneliest Highway in America”) through Nevada towards Moab. Plan to stay there four or five nights before heading to Durango. Spent the last couple of weeks in the Napa wine country and camping in northern CA right on the Pacific Ocean. It’s been a lovey trip so far.

[txtig]

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Here’s a pic of Emerald Bay on Lake Tahoe.

[Jeff76Canada]

Stunning beautiful...[emoji54]

[spncity]

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Originally Posted by txtig We are staying in a beautiful RV Park on Lake Tahoe, right on the water. Will head east tomorrow on Hwy 50 (the “Loneliest Highway in America”) through Nevada towards Moab. Plan to stay there four or five nights before heading to Durango. Spent the last couple of weeks in the Napa wine country and camping in northern CA right on the Pacific Ocean. It’s been a lovey trip so far.

Pls reveal the names of these RV parks when you care to do so. Thx!

[txtig]

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Originally Posted by spncity Pls reveal the names of these RV parks when you care to do so. Thx!

In Lake Tahoe, we stayed at The Campground by the Lake, a city-owned park in the town of South Lake Tahoe, CA. The oceanside park was Westport Beach RV Park in Westport CA, about 25 miles north of Mendocino. Both were very nice RV parks. Westport Beach is kind of a tough drive if you’ve got a big rig. Roads to get there are very curvy with steep grades. But, worth it once you’re there.

[spncity]

Thus kind of info is very helpful.

[FlaGator]

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Originally Posted by RetireAge50 We are currently on a 32 day RV trip. Here is our route: Attachment 28430 Attachment 28431

Your stop "H" is in my 'hood - where are you staying, and when will you be there? PM me if interested in activity and dining recommendations.

[MBAustin]

Had a frightening experience driving our 26' class C on Saturday. I was going about 70mph and heard/felt a loud THUNK coming from the rear of the coach. Immediately slowed down and pulled to the shoulder with the flashers on as I was pretty sure it was a blown tire. Fortunately, the coach handled just fine getting off the road. Got out to take a look and sure enough the passenger side rear inner tire was shredded.

Called AAA and ordered a tow. Fortunately, we were only about 15 miles past a decent sized town so one was on the way soon. Called Discount Tire (I knew there was one in the town) and they had the Michelin tire available in the correct size. It was a little after 3pm so I figured we would make it there by 5pm closing time easily. Well, the tow truck driver had significant problems getting the coach up on the bed due to low clearance, but after trying a couple of different approaches and calling his boss for advice, he made it work, but it was 4:45pm. I called Discount Tire again and they said no worries, we'll wait for you. And they did! By 5:45pm we were back on the road.

Don't know why it blew - the tires are less than 4 years old (in fact, they were still under warranty at Discount Tire where I got them so it only cost $35 to replace it). I had checked the pressures before we left home that morning, so my guess is that I picked up a nail or something and the pressure decrease caused the blowout. I think I'll look into a TPMS more seriously now.

[kgtest]

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Originally Posted by RetireAge50 We are currently on a 32 day RV trip. Here is our route: Attachment 28430 Attachment 28431

You are completely missing all the beauty of MN. See how the green gets thick to the east of your planned route alongside MN...that is where all the good stuff happens.



You are in the yellow flat open road ...great for getting form A-B.



I suggest a stop at least along one of the MN rivers.

[kgtest]

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Originally Posted by REWahoo Gulpha Gorge Campground, Hot Springs National Park. No reservations, first come, first served. Full hookup sites are $30/night, $15/night with Senior Pass.

Any tips for these No Reservation places? Is it come super early in the morning and wait for someone to leave...
Or buddy up with someone that is about to leave and claim the spot before its vacated?

Or just prepare to dry camp?

[REWahoo]

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Originally Posted by MBAustin Had a frightening experience driving our 26' class C on Saturday. I was going about 70mph and heard/felt a loud THUNK coming from the rear of the coach. Immediately slowed down and pulled to the shoulder with the flashers on as I was pretty sure it was a blown tire. Fortunately, the coach handled just fine getting off the road. Got out to take a look and sure enough the passenger side rear inner tire was shredded. Called AAA and ordered a tow. Fortunately, we were only about 15 miles past a decent sized town so one was on the way soon. Called Discount Tire (I knew there was one in the town) and they had the Michelin tire available in the correct size. It was a little after 3pm so I figured we would make it there by 5pm closing time easily. Well, the tow truck driver had significant problems getting the coach up on the bed due to low clearance, but after trying a couple of different approaches and calling his boss for advice, he made it work, but it was 4:45pm. I called Discount Tire again and they said no worries, we'll wait for you. And they did! By 5:45pm we were back on the road. Don't know why it blew - the tires are less than 4 years old (in fact, they were still under warranty at Discount Tire where I got them so it only cost $35 to replace it). I had checked the pressures before we left home that morning, so my guess is that I picked up a nail or something and the pressure decrease caused the blowout. I think I'll look into a TPMS more seriously now.

Glad all worked out well. Blowouts are always exciting and roadside emergencies in an RV don't always get resolved as quickly and efficiently as yours was. You were very fortunate.

I agree on the TPMS. We RV'd for years without a system but now I wouldn't think of hitting the road without one.