DinDavie

I have a class a MH and tow a car so I could not stay in the smaller camping areas of Yellowstone.  We stayed at 4 places in the area.  Colter Bay RV in the Tetons was great.  There are two areas with and without full hookups.  Fishing Bridge was a muddy parking lot and the Sewer Connections were tricky in that they were elevated off the ground and you had to figure out how to get water to flow up.  But it was in the park and everything was as convenient as possible from there.  I had to take a side trip to Cody Wy to get my Refer fixed and the Ponderosa Campground was great with lots to do in the beautiful town of Cody.  The drive from Yellowstone to Cody was very scenic.  We also stayed in emigrant Montana at a place called Yellowstone Edge.  It is 45 minutes outside of the north entrance of the park.  You can find a live video cam to see the park on their web site.  Lots of big rigs there.  I have heard nothing but good things about the Grizzly Campround on the west entrance so that my be your best bet for what you have planned.  Reservations are a must.  

So I work up a thirst and go to the 7-11 for my free slurpy only to see that two bus loads of little kids from a summer camp had the same idea.  Never mind.

Looks like you got some good advice so I won't repeat much.  Not having to tow a rig from north Georgia is a big plus and will make your trip go faster and less stressful.  If you start making a check list now and add to it as you think of things you will be less likely to forget something.  Include on that list as much bottled water as you think you can carry, a few electric fans and a thermocell to repel mosquitoes.  You do not want to buy bottled water at the Trading Post.  Bring a small cooler with you so you can drink your own cold drinks at the pool.  However the food and drinks are good and it is nice to pamper yourself with those things.  There are always activities at the pool to participate in or just watch.While things may have changed a little from your last visit you may have changed as well.  I don't like standing in line as much as I used to and I'm not trying to see everything in one day.  Bikes may be a suitable substitute for golf carts.  I always like riding the Monorail to see the hotel lobbies and maybe sample a drink or two from each bar.  Disney Springs is also a must see.  Taking a boat over to the Wilderness Lodge is a great way to spend an afternoon.  All of the things I just mentioned do not cost a thing.  Most of the time I camp I do not go to the parks and I always end my day by going to the lake and watching the fireworks.

I've met a new cast member who has had to learn the navi language.  He is a musician but I'm unsure how to describe what he is going to do.  Drums are involved.

Ask for a parking permit for your guests when you check in.  If you can park their vehicle at your site without parking on the grass or blocking the road your fine.  If you can't then you can park in the lot east of guest services and take the bus to your site.

They sell stuff in an spray can that can be sprayed in a stream.  You still need a ladder to get up to the side of the slide out so you can spray along the top gasket.  I';m not sure I will do that again because now when I open and closed the slide it sounds like I'm slowly rubbing a balloon.  The talcum powder in a sock on a stick seems to be the best idea.  

Once you have a general idea about what is wrong or even a vague idea, ie,( gas burner is not lighting)  (Does not work with electicty on) try looking up RV refrigerator repair videos on youtube.  You will need the manufacturer model number and in some cases a product number.  Those are to be found on the inside door frame.

We will need more info.  There are lots of things you can fix yourself but some you cannot.  Is it an RV refrig, Dometic or Norcold?  Does it normally work on gas only electric only or both?  Did you check fuses, gas lines.  Can you take it to Camping World in Kissimmee or do you want someone to respond to your site?  The front desk should be able to help you with the later.

That is one fine looking dog.  If she continues to have separation anxiety issues I suggest you look into the use of these little pills from Colorado.  My dog is now a much happier and friendlier dog.  Thunder doesn't bother her any more either. While her appetite has increased and she loves her naps more than she used to I have not noticed any drop off in ambition or intelligence.  But she was never a rocket scientist to begin with.  Just to assure you that I'm not someone you should report to the DEA, most Vets know about this stuff and can give you better information.

To make it simple, You can use an adapter to get 30 amps to your unit but you just have to manage a few things.  The second AC will have to be turned off.  You should also watch what you use when the AC is on like your hair dryer and the microwave.  Everything else like the TV, lights, refrigerator and hot water heater should work just fine with the AC on.  I have not found any problems with the electric at the fort but most of the problems in other camp grounds comes from low voltage.  If you can't afford a surge protector right way I suggest you get a $12 voltage meter at home depot for cheap insurance.  To paraphrase Keith h, quality matters in all things.  I just lost a $375 surge protector because it was the cheapest one Camping World had.

I am clearly doing something wrong.  If you are a person who never could program his/her VCR the easy to follow instructions will present serious problems.  While I have used it to make pot roast, I don't think that qualifies as Instant Pot.  There is a clear plastic little retaining washer on the inside of the lid that comes off to easily making the  little metal pressure release valve fall out and rendering the pot useless.  They will send you another one if you request to talk to a supervisor in India.  Cleaning the lid and inner pot meticulously will not remove any cooked onion odors that remain after washing. Finally, the wife and I have decided that it is to big to store easily in the MH and will not be taken on any trips as there are many other ways to cook food that do not require 2 cubic feet of storage space.  But thats just me, your experiences may be different. 

Bruin12.  The best advice you got was to bring your own bottled water for drinking.  A case of 24 bottles at the fort will cost you at least $17.00.  You might also want to get a water filter sold at Walmart for $18.00.  It attaches to the hose bib and then you attach your own water hose to it so that you are bathing and washing with water that doesn't taste like what Roberta said.  She is right as alligators have been relieving themselves in Florida for millions of years.  Thats also my theory as to why the ocean tastes salty.  All those fish plus billions of years.

Just tried to make a reservation for the Halloween season in 2017 and was told by DW  reservations that it was sold out.

Winter Haven is closer to the west coast and not in the extended pass of the hurricane.  They should be safe.

WE will bee getting Hurricane force winds as far south a Broward County in the afternoon on Thursday.  The course of the hurricane takes it right up the coast on Friday and Saturday.  The problems that should concern everyone traveling is that the entire route of I 95 is in the cone of the Hurricane not just tropical storm effects.  If they do not close those highways the debris and  obstructions may close them anyway.  I was told that I-26 is closed to local traffic so that people can evacuate from the coast.  Perhaps this is not the best time to be traveling anywhere along the coast.  It should also be known that depending on how much damage there is, it may take a while to clear the roadways.

Just bought gas in Columbia South Carolina (Oct 3, 2016) for 2.01 a gallon. No shortages that I can see.

fotofx steve:  I think your problems will be on the highway going up.  Traffic out of south Florida will be in full swing tomorrow with people fleeing the area.  Broward just got put into the Hurricane watch list so more of us will be leaving.  I need to get back to South Carolina but it looks like they are starting evacuations in South Carolina already so I-95 and I-26 will be jammed.  If you are leaving for the fort tomorrow I hope you closed up your home first.  Shutters, turn off the water, power down things, pick up loose items in the yard.  They are predicting rain measured in inches with some wind gusts in Orlando but things can change.  I just would hate to be sitting in a tent realizing I guessed wrong.

I like the 1600 loop because they have sites that back up to a canal with a lot of grass for my dog to sniff.  When we go to the parks one of us will come back in the early afternoon to walk the dog and refresh ourselves.  Look up Fort Wilderness on Google earth to find the site numbers for the 500, 600, and 1600 loops. Then with about 5-6 days before your arrival fax your request to the reservation manager at the fort.  The letter format and the numbers are on this site.  Have a great time.

If you are only parking your Motor Home at one location, like Fort Wilderness, I would leave your car home and rent a car.  I drive a gas powered Motor home so if you are driving a diesel pusher you might think differently.  I just find it easier to drive the MH when I'm not towing anything.  Maneuvering in gas stations and overnight camp sites is just easier without the toad.  The money you save is not that great to me.  However if I'm traveling with stops at many locations or we are touring a region of the country then the car is necessary.  Particularly if you are going to national parks or towns with narrow streets or limited parking.  Just my two cents.

I have also had a DVT due to extended times behind the wheel of my Motor Home.  I first felt it in Arizona and drove all the way back to south FLA before going to the Dr.  He put me in the hospital and kept me there for 5 days.  I'm sure your Dr. also explained to you that DVT's are OFTEN fatal.  So when I follow Dr's orders I drive for no more that 2 hours at a time and stop to stretch and do some exercises.  I will often drive as much as 400 miles a day but will always stop by 4-5 PM.  If you go on line you will find there are exercises you can do while sitting in a car or airplane that are recommended for DVT people.  This is not something that is negotiable. You must pay attention to these simple preventive measures or the next time may be worse.  Drink lots of water and keep the driver drinking lots of water as well so you are both forced to stop to use the rest rooms.

I admired your pluck for tenting in Florida in the dead of summer.  I had one of those dual power fans and an extension cord I tried to deliver to you but I did not know what site you were at.  I guessed you had a yellow tent but you were never home.  After reading your trip report I understand why.  Let me tell you what you missed at the Fort While you were enjoying the parks.  Hot followed by high humidity.  The Pools felt wet but not refreshing in anyway.  I did go to Typhoon Lagoon and agreed with your assessment.  The water was cleaner and a degree or two cooler.  I did five loops of the lazy river thinking it was named after me.  The grand kids where always able to find me when they needed money.  Next time I suggest you try coming when this group has a grand gathering.  Halloween and Christmas are the usual times.  Campfire conversations are always fun even if they don't allow an actual fire and you sound like you have some interesting stories to tell.  The last time I went to Disneyland they still had the Monsanto home of the future.  (1959).  I hear things have changed.  

Goodings is there to rip off the tourists.  If you go to a Publix you will see why its rated one of the best grocery stores in the country.  I tried to use my gps to find the Publix at Windemere and had a hard time.  I will stick with the Publix in Celebration even though its 5 miles from the fort.

The dates you mentioned should be some of the least busy times at DW so the buses should not be crowded.  The good thing about the fort is that the bus is not your only option. On those rare occasions when I used the bus instead of a boat they were rarely crowded.  I never had a bad driver.  They ranged from quiet and competent to looking for a way to break into show business with a string of corny jokes.  Hope you have a great time. 

I started out using a tent at the Fort and I found the thing that I needed the most was a little hand broom and dust pan to clean out the tent.  The Cochina stone they use to level the camp sites sticks to everything because everything will always be just a little wet.  A tarp under your tent is also a great idea.  I'll be there on July 8th.  I'll try to stop by and see if you need anything.  

I think the rope fence is designed to make it more difficult for ambulance chasers to sue.