Retired and Happy (Ken)

The seat belt Judy referred to is a tether strap that runs down behind the seat or sofa and is bolted through the floor.  The recliner also get a belt that wraps around the back of the chair, and the one on the sofa gets a strap the connects to the sofa frame in front.

I have noticed lately the infant car seats have a sticker that says "Side Impact Tested"  which indicates to me the sofa is a safe place for these seats.

I think the age ranges refer to the fact that infants need a car seat to one age, then after a certain infant height and weight, a booster is required until another range of height/weight is reached.  After that a seat belt with shoulder strap is always required, maybe to 16 or 18 years old.  Sorry, I don't have exact height/weight.age requirements, and these may vary by states.

And sad as it may sound, in a roll over or a sudden massive fire, and it may nor matter anyway.  Now don't flame me.  As ImDown said, these RV's are not as sturdy as other vehicles.

In fact we just returned from there on Sunday.  The main drawback is all gravel roads and mostly gravel campsites, with a concrete patio pad.  Gravel does not work well for wheelchairs.   But we are likely to go again because of the lot sizes and accessibility to the Parkway.  iRV2 has held national rallies there a couple of times (2006 and 2012, maybe).  New office/store.  Nice people running it.

We always order extra sides with our GAG, but never bothered to ask the price.  Money is no object when you know the Disney reps are going to shake you upside down when you leave to get those last coins from your pockets anyway.

We used many of the type OP shows, even re-webbing several in our leaner days (both weight and money).  Broke several different models by leaning back or twisting around.  Now I use one from Sam's that is rated for 300 ponds.  Hoping i don't really test it.  Mine is blue and has KEN written in the back with a SHARPIE.

Sounds like a  lot of people have been looking at my MH.  Turning green.

We have traveled for many years with our special kids, and this would have been nearly impossible without a MH (or other RV).  We have added a chairlift to the side near the door to move the kids from their ground level wheelchairs to the floor level of the the MH.  We have added an Add-A-Room for sheltering the chairs and for any overnight visitors we may have.  We tow an enclosed trailer to carry a golf cart for mobility around the Fort.  The trailer is also handy for carrying a rack of oxygen tanks, cases of diapers, liners, wipes, formula and baby food, and the necessary obnoxious Christmas inflatable decorations.  :rofl3:   Most of our travel has been annual trips to WDW, with some shorter trips to the Dollywood area in TN.

As Judy mentioned above, we currently have four kids (DS17, DD15, FS14mo, and FD5mo), but we have taken five to the Fort in the past, probably when we were younger and crazier.  Four wheelchairs+ are not easy for two people to push, but we managed.

All this said, we would not consider visiting WDW (or other location) without our MH and other paraphenalia. 

Although some loops share comfort stations, most site are releatively close to one.  You should include the desire to be near a CS in your reservation.  Everyy CS consists of a men's restroom, a women's restroom, and a laundry.  There are several shower stalls in each section, including an accessible stall, which is larger than the standard stall for maneuvering a chair.  The laundry has (I believe) five washers and six dryers, each of which eats eight quarters per load.  There is a change machine which will change a $1 or $5 USD into quarters.  We collect quarters all year for the occasion.  There is also an ice machine outside one end of the CS with bags furnished.  The ice machine also eats 8 quarters a bag.  Ice is also available from either of two Trading Posts (one at the Meadows (mid-campground) and the Settlement (near the Marina).  I understand the bags are biggers and the ice is colder, and therefore lasts longer. 

I don't know if you have any special food requirements, but the GAG is a popular fried chicken dinner for take-out from the Trails End resturant in the Settlement.

There is a bus depot near the Settlement and another at the Outpost (where you checked in).  Busses to all parks except MK leave from the Outpost.  MK is accessed by boat from the Marina.  Boats from the left side of the dock can handle wheelchairs.  We also go to Epcot by boat to MK, Ferry to the TTC, and monorail to EPCOT.  This is at least in part due to the desires of our 17 year old.

Enough for now.  Ask any other questions you may have.  And I appreciate the support shown by other members of this panel for my wife and me.  We do what we can for our children.

Say, WHAT??  :clint:

Love it Jason, and right on the money.  :rofl2:

It's worth a visit from Buddy, even if he brings Lou along.  And on rare occasions you might even meet Gail, the brains of the outfit.

Tim,  Lake Lanier is above Full Pool for the first time in many years.  Since the late 80's, it has tended to run anywhere from 5-10 feet low due to droughts.  A fast moving system tonight will probably add a few inches more.  They are now thinking of permanently raising Full Pool two feet to add 30 years or so to adequate water to the Atlanta area system.  And plan on the Stone Mountain GG for next memorial Day weekend.  I haven't heard anything definite yet, and one rumor had it moving to TN.  Keep a watch on these forums for further word.  Ken

flaboy1968: We have driven through Kanawha a few time in years gone by. We wanted to see how the other half lives. Not sure they would let our aging vans in there now. It is a nice area, with some wonderful homes. We don't live in that part of town. We live south of the Mountain, off Rockbridge. We do like the Stone Mountain area (been here 26 years) and it makes it really easy to get to the FF Grand Gathering at the park during Memorial Day weekend.

I've been here since 1987, so it's pretty much home now.  In fact just put on our second roof today.

BTW, I had this reply ready several days ago, but couldn't get the system to post it.

We have some time to go before we get there...have to make a Dollywood trip first and put the kids through another semester of school.  Enjoy.

If you do online check-in, do you have to get in line at the entrance, or is there some way around that?

Last year DW went in the building to check-in while I waited in line.  When I got to the head of the line, I told the CM she was inside, and the CM told me to park by the island just inside the booth area.  Don't know if inside check-in helped or not. I had to wait on her to finish.

If not DEER, could it be BEER?? :doublebeer:

Did I miss something?  The only place I saw a reference to a different price for MK was under the one day pass for FL residents.  It doesn't seem to to aim any different Park cost to any AP or out of state tickets.  More expensive in general, yes, but isn't it always?

Shanta, Again thanks for your work.  I've used your entry for several years and found my MH online in the 1200 loop after last Christmas.

Ken

Definitely.  And be sure to post your site number and when you will be away so some fiends can drop by and help themselves.  And be sure to let us know when it will be ready to eat.  Watch out for Lou, the degenerate bus driver.  He prowls for BBQ and Apple Pie or cobbler.  :rofl2:

And welcome to the Fort Fiends website.  We are a friendly and slightly off beat bunch and most have a great deal of knowledge about WDW and Fort Wilderness in particular.  :welcome:

One of Judy's favorite things to do at the Fort is to do laundry, usually every day.  But she needs her 3-in1 sheets.  And I would do most anything to help her get the stuff she needs to do laundry.

It's mostly other stuff.  Emphasis on "at", not "to".  But he stops by anyway.  :rofl3:

I have bad news to share.  Purex has ceased production of their 3-in-1 laundry sheets.  They are now pushing a pod detergent, with no mention of softener or antistatic capability.  :panic:   We may never be able to do laundry again...while traveling.

We've used our MiFi for two years with very few problems.  Sometimes it drops the connection at the wrong time, but overall it's a nice device.

Carol, What do you normally plug into?  If it's the 30 A, you should be ok with a separate cord to the 15/20 amp post outlet for the dryer.  If you normally plug into the 15/20 amp outlet, the dryer cord would need to be on a separate circuit.  We always plug our rear A/c into the 15/20 outlet and plug Christmas lights into the other.  I don't recall if the outlets are on separate breakers, or not., but we have never had a problem.  Well, last year we popped the breaker a couple of times, but I think that was a defective breaker.  And they had to replace the 30 A breaker whie we set up.

Hey Dave,  When you do your hunting and gathering in a Kroger, it is considered bad form not to clean up your poop.

(Is that too far off topic???)

We have thrown candy and small toys from the Christmas parade for years.  i did not know they frowned on this practice.  Where did you hear or read that?  I know the crowd really likes it, even the adults.

Surprisingly I read it that way too, Gwen.  I assume it doesn't apply to RV that have a means of disposal intoa sewer or septic system.  At least i don't plan to have my MH re-plumbed to separate the kitchen sink water.  :dass: