CoachSeibert 2 Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 This is the greatest repository of Fort info around. Thank God I found this site. My family and I are heading to the fort in June and we would like to not be the worst "first timers" ever. What loops are best for big rigs? Bring 40ft fifth wheel/toy hauler with golf cart. Two kids age 8 and 4. We would gladly accept and appreciate any advice from seasoned Fort campers. Thanks so much. Coach Seibert BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tim5055 120 Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 This is the greatest repository of Fort info around. Thank God I found this site. My family and I are heading to the fort in June and we would like to not be the worst "first timers" ever. What loops are best for big rigs? Bring 40ft fifth wheel/toy hauler with golf cart. Two kids age 8 and 4. We would gladly accept and appreciate any advice from seasoned Fort campers. Thanks so much. Coach SeibertFirst, Welcome?? What type of site did you book? (Full, Premium or Preferred) That will narrow down your choices. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mtnmanky...aka Leon 72 Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 Welcome! and this helped me a lot: http://www.fortfiends.net/_/accomodations/loop-information/site-classifications-r61 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 Yes, welcome. If you didn't book a premium site, you should. You'll appreciate the extra space that it provides. I assume you'll want to use the pool in June? If so, and since you'll have a couple of kids along, take a look at the 1400 loop. But any premium loop is good if you have a golf cart to get around. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy and Grandma 739 Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 Hey Coach! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CoachSeibert 2 Posted January 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 First, Welcome?? What type of site did you book? (Full, Premium or Preferred) That will narrow down your choices.We have not booked just yet. I was hoping to narrow down and be pretty specific. I know it will have to be a Premium given the size of the rig. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CoachSeibert 2 Posted January 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 Yes, welcome. If you didn't book a premium site, you should. You'll appreciate the extra space that it provides. I assume you'll want to use the pool in June? If so, and since you'll have a couple of kids along, take a look at the 1400 loop. But any premium loop is good if you have a golf cart to get around. TCDAbsolutely. The camper gave us the option of some "off" days from the parks since it drove the price down compared to places we had stayed before on property. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CoachSeibert 2 Posted January 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 First, Welcome?? What type of site did you book? (Full, Premium or Preferred) That will narrow down your choices.I know it will have to be premium since it's 40 footer with a 3500 series dodge dually... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 Well, that's really all you can book is a site classification. The rest is request only!! So go ahead and book a premium, look at the resources here to get an idea of what you would like to request. Make sure they note the size of your rig when you book your reservation. Also since you haven't booked yet, may I recommend you use a travel agent that is a member here, knows the Fort well, and will handle making all your requests. [email protected] oh and WELCOME!!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 Welcome!! You will find and receive lots of answers here. Fair warning though posts get hijacked once questions are answered. LOL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 Also since you haven't booked yet, may I recommend you use a travel agent that is a member here, knows the Fort well, and will handle making all your requests. [email protected] Thanks for the recomendation Carol. It is alwats appreciated. If I can be of any assistance Coach feel free to contact me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alexwyattmommy 181 Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 So exciting! What are your dates? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AuburnJen 771 Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 don't forget to download the FREE app we have for the sites at fort wilderness just search fort wilderness on either apple or google app store and you will find it, it tells you all the dimensions of each site also, i must remind y'all that it is not a good idea to post email addresses on a public forum, as people from other countries can get your email and hijack it. please use the pm system, thanks :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 also, i must remind y'all that it is not a good idea to post email addresses on a public forum, as people from other countries can get your email and hijack it. please use the pm system, thanks :)ummmm, jen unless someone else posted an email address, that was the travel agent email and his email is already posted in his ad on the site (Unless the ad format is different in some geek way than posting in the actual post section) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 We have a 4 year old as well. I think you'll want to be close to the pool and campfire. We really like the 1400 loop. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CoachSeibert 2 Posted January 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 Just booked for June...requested premium site and I am going to try the Fax request for 1400 loop about 30-45 days out from trip. Hopefully my results will be Magical..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tim5055 120 Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 Just booked for June...requested premium site and I am going to try the Fax request for 1400 loop about 30-45 days out from trip. Hopefully my results will be Magical.....too early for the fax. The Fort doesn't even get your information from central reservations until about 4 - 5 days before arrival. They assign sites 2 - 3 days before, so fax a week before arrival at the most. Others may say different, but too early and there is a chance it gets lots and not seen. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 Just booked for June...requested premium site and I am going to try the Fax request for 1400 loop about 30-45 days out from trip. Hopefully my results will be Magical..... too early for the fax. The Fort doesn't even get your information from central reservations until about 4 - 5 days before arrival. They assign sites 2 - 3 days before, so fax a week before arrival at the most. Others may say different, but too early and there is a chance it gets lots and not seen. Agreed. Also, when you say "requested premium site," make sure that you booked a premium site- it will say on your reservation. You can request a specific loop now, and they'll note it on your reservation. Also, you can request a specific loop when you do on-line check in prior to your trip. The conventional wisdom here is as Tim says- the best time to fax is 5-7 days before your trip. Earlier than that is too early. And, since you have a golf cart, don't sweat the loop thing too much- any premium loop will be fine for you. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PAWDWcamper 14 Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 I second, third, and fourth the 1400 loop. Big bear and little bear are great places to be with kids. We will be there in June for a couple of weeks and we are also trying to get our "Requests" in for that area. Close to the movie, pool, and a nice walk to the meadows trading post.I have also pulled a large 5er in to those spots and it worked out just fine (after I moved a trash can or two). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 And I second, (third? fourth?) Tim's faxing wisdom. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CoachSeibert 2 Posted January 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 Agreed. Also, when you say "requested premium site," make sure that you booked a premium site- it will say on your reservation. You can request a specific loop now, and they'll note it on your reservation. Also, you can request a specific loop when you do on-line check in prior to your trip. The conventional wisdom here is as Tim says- the best time to fax is 5-7 days before your trip. Earlier than that is too early. And, since you have a golf cart, don't sweat the loop thing too much- any premium loop will be fine for you. TCDI booked a premium site int he 1400 loop. I went and checked. Thanks so much. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tim5055 120 Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 And I second, (third? fourth?) Tim's faxing wisdom. Wow, "Tim" & "wisdom" are not usually used together.......... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 I agree with the 5-7 day mark on the fax. And I know they look at them. I mentioned we loved our April 2012 site in my fax and we were given that site again for April 2013. Little bear is also really nice for kids though because it gets less traffic. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CoachSeibert 2 Posted January 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 This ought to be fun to back in..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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