DinDavie

North Branford is very different from the Orlando area. Gas is currently selling for $2.75 and you never have to buy heating oil. Coal is only used to bake pizza but its not the same thing as apizza. You don't need winter clothes and there is no state income tax. You don't pay property tax on cars or RV's. I just bought a yearly registration for my RV that was $50. What you think you think you need to clear from your current property in CT may be more than enough in FL. I was born in BPT and raised in Milford but moved south in 1971. Good luck. I hope your health problems get behind y

Thanks for asking the question. I learned something from this thread. I'm glad it worked out for you.

Wow, That really looks comfortable. Safe Travels. Will you be at the Fort the first week in December? If so , I'll see you then. I love talking about RV's.

I deal with my jacknife sofa buy leaving it up and inflating an air mattress to sleep on the floor.

I think the letter writer asked the wrong person for advice. She should have asked her older children. If she is half the mother I hope she is, she wouldn't even get the question out. She would realize that she is her childrens best ethics teacher and the kids learn by watching their parents.

I've seen as many as 3 small tents and a trailer on one site in the 1600 lop by the canal. Its all good so long as it is not the rainy season. The pad tends to be the high ground.

The other consideration is how will you use this vehicle when not at the fort. Weekend trips to a state park? Going to cities or destinations where you will need a vehicle to explore the area. Class A's work best when you are on the road for a long time or you can tow a car (toad) behind it so you can park the MH and get to the attractions. How much will you use the vehicle. From what I've read on this forum it seems that the folks who are still working but using their units a lot seem to have the smaller tow behinds or class C,s. A class A will give you the ability to camp without hook

Pop ups are the easiest type of RV to tow. I like all the suggestions to set up the camper and live in it for a night even if it is in your driveway. That is the only way if you can learn if the unit has any objectionable smells or mold issues. The tires must be inspected. The side walls must be inspected for crack and the date of manufacture should be determined to see how old they are. Change them if they are older than 6 years. Walmart sells trailer tilres already mounted. I don't think smaller pop ups have brakes so don't worry about them. I would also practice setting it up in the

I agree that you should break up the vacations as there is just to much to see in one trip. We did the Grand Canyon, Sedona, Oak Creek Canyon and Flagstaff and it took two weeks not counting travel time to get there. Our best trip was to the Grand Tetons, and Yellowstone. We went in early June and all the Bears had just come out of hibernation and looking for food. The Tettons and Jackson Wyoming plus a side trip to Cody took us away from home for almost 3 months. The thing about the Grand Canyon is that you can't just go and look at it. You need to stop and experience the sunset from th

The weather changed before it was completely set up. Judging from the shadow changes it took most of the day

I was thinking the same thing Lou was. Just another attraction for the free loaders. Unless you could require the use of your majic band to activate it. You could also do something like the old Horn and Hardart Automat in New York using the majic band to open little doors with food behind them.

Best: I can be there in three hours and never want to leave. Worst: All the able bodied adults and children who are driving around epcot in those 3 wheel scooters. Expecially the the 20 ish guy built like a gymnast wearing a blue shirt with a big red S on his chest, holding a solo cup of beer and complaining about all the people in his way. But thats just me, I could be wrong.

If this helps, I just drove from Myrtle Beach SC and made it to Jacksonville in 6 hours. The slowest part was us 17. I drive a gas motor home and keep it between 55-62 MPH with stops every two hours for streching my legs. I stopped and then got started the next day at 9:30 AM and arrived at the fort at exactly 1 PM. Traffic through Jacksonville was not busy at all but I recommend that when you get just north of Jacksonville you stay in the middle lane. Don't bother with I295 as it will add 20-30 minutes to your trip. I4 west of Orlando is busy but at Noon it was moving at normal speed whi

The manufacturers with reputations for excellent and consistent quality are Winnabago, Tiffin, Fleetwood and Newmar in no particular order. Yes there are better manufacturer but not in a price range under $300,000. Ford is popular because it is now the only manufacturer offering a gas chassis. Go to the web sites and look at the new features. Many are now coming with bunk beds and lofts so they can sleep more people. Class C's were often better for the family traveler who had kids and a 1-3 week vacation with ocassional weekends but now the lines a blurred. Take your time and go to some

Latch? What latch? Mine just thumps in and out as I drive down the road. Where would I find this mythical latch?

I came from Mytle Beach and had a mixture of salt mist and love bugs. You should wash those off as soon as you set up.

I never saw any evidence of a schedule. You just stand there until one arrives.

How about chargers for your phones and other electronic devices. DW could not be consoled when the iphone died.

The trailer was removed and the site was cleaned today

I stayed there for 3 nights and liked it. Got a good deal as it was not fully opened yet. The pool was beautiful but only 3.5 feet deep. Apparently it was designed by lawyers. The buildings were named after old Miami Beach Hotels like the Castaways. It has a very 50-60's design. it was very attractive without all the gawdy cartoon drawings found in the POP resorts. It will eventually have a lazy river and may have it already. The rooms were surprisingly quiet. I liked the bar by the pool and spent quality time there. There is a large gym but did not use it. There was also an outdoor

Ray, I drove my Class A Ford V-10 from FL to Yellowstone then down to Pheonix then across to Houston then back home towing a Chevy Equinox 4 down. The Mountains in Arizona were the steepest both up and down. On an 8% grade I was most comfortable doing 35 MPH at 3500 RPM. Truckers behind me had a different opinion about the proper speed. I think your best bet would be a TT that you could tow with the Yukon. When you get older you can always trade it in on a dream machine. But that's just my opinion, I could be wrong.

Ray, I think your questions can best be answered by figuring out how old you are, how many kids you have and what makes your wife most happy. I,ve done the usual progression from 2 kids and a tent to two kids and a pop-up, one kid and a travel trailer, to no kids an a smallish class A gasser. They all have their advantages and disadvantages. First, Age will determine how long you want to drive. I do not drive more than 300 miles per day. When I had the tent and two kids I could do 800 and set up the tent before sundown. Now that I am retired and have no schedule or work to get back to I

Welcome. I'll be there on Sunday and will be staying for 5 days. Hope to see you then. It is easy to get a reservation. I would also see if they still have a AAA discount if i was you. If you are from FL you can check into a FL residents 3 day discount pass that just went on sale.

BOG= I've seen it on other posts and can't find it here.

The only thing we have to fear is fear itself. I went to the beach in Hollywood yesterday and am still alive and nothing has fallen off yet. I can also report that I did not see any medical waste, sharks, jellyfish, tar balls, Haitians swimming ashore or rotting whale carcasses. When ever I see a reporter talking about germs and holding a Q-tip I know enough to change the channel. That is the best thing I can do to maintain my health.