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My votes go to French Vanilla and Butter Pecan. Publix Supreme or Breyers please.

Any size travel trailer with the exception of the small A-Liner types is going to be very tongue heavy with the weight of the battery and propane tanks and the fact the center of gravity is forward of the wheels. If you are really strong and have a fairly level area to move the trailer, you might be able to move it with a powered dolly or lawn tractor. I would never try to do this by hand with one of the two wheel dollys I've seen. The arm on them pops up real fast if the load gets a bit off kilter. I used to have a 24' TT and it would have been impossible for me to move it without the truck.

Looks like Mouseketab and I were posting at the same time. Mouseketab has offered some very good advice. Much more detailed than mine. :-[

In the old days with canvas tents, the procedure was to set the tent up, soak with a hose and let it dry. This swelled the fabric up resulting in it being water resistant. Then use seam sealer. With the new fabrics like dacron or nylon, I don't think there is any need to do anything special. Due to the tight weave, they are naturally water resistant. Might not hurt to set up and wet it to see. On my last modern fabric tent, I didn't do anything to it and it never leaked except when I rolled over and layed up against it. I didn't even have to use seam sealer on it. One other suggestion is to

Your comments are the very reasons we went with a gas motorhome. I like the diesels, but hate that the greatest majority put the entry door at the front. Very inconvenient to me. Also, no more than we get to camp right now I couldn't justify the cost. And for the fifth wheels, that is what we just got out of. We really loved it, but it got to be more work than I was willing to deal with. Also, the last time at the fort, I had a real devil of a time trying to get into my site. Don't remember the number, but it is the one in the 700 block right at the intersection with the main road; think it w

I like mine cooked well done, and depending on how I feel, a variety of toppings. No cheese, however. And must include jalapeno's.

Thanks for all the comments. That's why I like this forum. Meeting people I've interacted with here will add a whole new dimension to camping at the fort. Now I'm all fired up to make some reservations and take the motorhome on its' maiden Fort Wilderness voyage. Also, now that I know what to look for, "Fiend Spotting" will become a new activity for me. Don't know when I'll be able to go, but I'll post when I get the reservations made. Looking forward to meeting some of you kind souls. If you fiends are anything like your forum personalites in person, I'll probably have to bring a big box of

Having a been fairly regular WDW visitor and camper since the early 70's, over the last couple of years I guess I got a bit jaded. I really didn't care much about going back and spending a chunk of money on something that I had done too many times to count. It got to where it all looked the same, the magic had gotten a bit worn, and I was just getting older and a bit more tired of the crowds, lines, and prices. Not to mention that the last time I camped at the fort, it wasn't as enjoyable as times before due to the site I was in and a general air of rudeness from visitors. So, wifey and I have

Not as close as Tropical Palms, but Lake Louisa State Park is just north of I-4 on Hwy. 27. Would be good for an overnighter and relatively inexpensive compared to private campgrounds. Easy drive to the fort from there.

Deep Fried till the skin is crispy. Then served with onions, mustard, and ketchup. Yum, Yum. :D

I've heard good and bad about Le Cellier. My sister and BIL seem to like it. But for me, I would rather return to my RV and the Fort and cook my own steak. There is no way I'll spend 41.00 for a ribeye. That's one of the advantages of camping at the mouse. You can control your food costs. My wife and I can eat for a whole trip on what one meal at most of the signature restaurants charge. That's just me though. I AM NOT A SKINFLINT. I'M JUST FRUGAL. ;D

Japan and China. Go figure. :)

You can get either a portable unit or a built in unit. I prefer the portable. The portable plugs into the campsite box, and the rv into the surge protector. It comes with a hasp so you can lock it to the pedestal to discourage theft. They are weathertite so outdoor use isn't a problem. Glad to hear the Nook adapter is ok.

It's kind of hard to diagnose without actually being there, but it sounds like the park power has a problem. They could have lost a neutral, had a surge due to a piece of faulty equipment, the power company might have had an issue, traffic accident, etc..... Just too many variables to say for sure. My first thought is that the Nook power converter failed which resulted in full line voltage at the end of the plug causing it to glow, short, and blow the fuses. Has she used it since? If it works and all seems ok with it, then ::: My suggestion is to go through your rv with a VOM and check all ou

Go to JC Penney and look for "Lock-N-Locks". They run them on sale frequently for 1/2 off. They are by far the best plastic containers I've found. We use them a lot in geocaching because once closed, they are watertight.

The neat thing about that cradle is that by pulling out the bottom knob, it will swing. The legs and streacher are removable so everything packs neatly for storage. My son and daughter in law loved it.

I made this for my first grandaughter and it came in real handy for the second. It started out as a stack of red oak boards and a couple of weeks later this is what I had.

Gotta have my camera, binoculars, night vision scope, and BOILED PEANUTS. :popcorn:

Lil Lisa - I'll be the first to welcome you to sometimes "Sunny" Florida. Fiends are the kind of people we need here. :parrot: As for fuel prices affecting my camping this year, I'm sure it will to some extent. I already have a trip to Ft. McCallister (near Savannah) planned for late June. That'll be around 100 gal. of fuel round trip. After that I'll have to play it by ear. Being retired and on a somewhat fixed income (which keeps going down every year thanks to health insurance) I have to keep a close eye on expenses. I don't like to have my motorcoach sit for extended lengths of time eithe

You'll note that they tout "incredible views". I'll bet. :D :banana: :banana:

I don't know where you live, but being a Florida resident (native), I purchase the Florida resident's pass with the blackout dates. Most of the blackouts don't bother me as they normally occur when the park is most crowded. I just go the other times. Much more fun for me not to have to fight the crowds. Economically this makes the most sense for me.

I sure miss the days when it wasn't catch and release. I've enjoyed many fish dinners thanks to Bay lake over the years. In the seventys a friend and I would fish a couple of hours in the afternoon and return with the evenings dinner. Filet the bass, salt, pepper, shake in come cornmeal and fry. YUM, YUM. I understand why keeping the fish was discontinued because as the crowds grew if everyone had kept fish, the lake would be empty. Sure was great while it lasted, however.

What stopped you from having a little surf and turf? Looks like a missed opportunity. :popcorn:

Look at the post at the top of the page.

Try the deer next time. They're pretty tasty and easy to conceal in your backpack.