Barney Fife 0 Posted February 25, 2016 Report Share Posted February 25, 2016 We were last at the Fort in January, 2008. Did a 12 day trip and had a blast. Sold the camper a month later because we were building a new house. We had APs so we went to Contemporary for a long weekend in June and POFQ in August for another long weekend. After that, the family agreed we didn't care to go back until we got another camper. Life has been busy since then. For one reason or another, we never could get back down there. We made reservations twice but had to cancel both times several years ago. But I truly think this is the year for our return. Got a premium site for December 10-18. Good to see several names I remember from the old days. Should be back here browsing around from time to time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy and Grandma 739 Posted February 25, 2016 Report Share Posted February 25, 2016 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted February 25, 2016 Report Share Posted February 25, 2016 Welcome Back! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LONE-STAR 370 Posted February 25, 2016 Report Share Posted February 25, 2016 Glad your getting to go back. It's been to long. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
YENSIDCAMPER 66 Posted February 25, 2016 Report Share Posted February 25, 2016 Awesome to hear you are getting to go back. 8 years is a long time and it will make this trip feel even more special. Enjoy! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dblr....Rennie 224 Posted February 25, 2016 Report Share Posted February 25, 2016 Welcome back!!!!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted February 25, 2016 Report Share Posted February 25, 2016 Welcome back! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted February 26, 2016 Report Share Posted February 26, 2016 Welcome back! Hope you have a great trip! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Barney Fife 0 Posted February 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2016 Amazing how many names I remember from a few years ago. Not to mention the amount of posts some of you have? Wow! We were supposed to pick up our new camper yesterday. But the weather delayed the delivery driver enough that we all agreed it would be too much of a rush getting it prepped. So it should be at the dealership right now and hopefully, we'll be heading up to Md. to pick it up Wednesday. We already have three trips reserved including Ocean Lakes in two weeks. Really looking forward to a fun year with the Fort being the final run for 2016. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fladogfan aka Gretchen 259 Posted February 27, 2016 Report Share Posted February 27, 2016 Congratulations Barney, hope you have many happy years camping in the new camper. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Barney Fife 0 Posted March 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 This makes me even more anxious to get back to the Fort. This pic was taken at a potty break on the way home Wednesday. I like this one a LOT more than that old ragged Cyclone. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twiceblessed....nacole 433 Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 Congrats on the trailer and the chance to get back to The Fort!! Two questions: Is that a deck and what is your TV? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Barney Fife 0 Posted March 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 12 minutes ago, twiceblessed....nacole said: Congrats on the trailer and the chance to get back to The Fort!! Two questions: Is that a deck and what is your TV? Yes. It has a deck on the rear and one on the side. My interest in side patio models was growing. This one had the best patio because its larger than some others and when its down, there is a TV, speakers, and electric fireplace. I'll try to post some more pics soon. We're towing with a 2015 F350. It pulled it great. I ordered this camper with GoodYear G614s and coming home on I-95, 73-75 mph was easy and smooth. I'm pushing the limits on the rear axle weight and wouldn't recommend anything heavier. It sagged a little when hooked up but I have air bags and they were pumped up to 65 psi after hooked up. I'll probably drop it just a little for our next trip to get things fine tuned. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twiceblessed....nacole 433 Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 14 minutes ago, Barney Fife said: Yes. It has a deck on the rear and one on the side. My interest in side patio models was growing. This one had the best patio because its larger than some others and when its down, there is a TV, speakers, and electric fireplace. I'll try to post some more pics soon. We're towing with a 2015 F350. It pulled it great. I ordered this camper with GoodYear G614s and coming home on I-95, 73-75 mph was easy and smooth. I'm pushing the limits on the rear axle weight and wouldn't recommend anything heavier. It sagged a little when hooked up but I have air bags and they were pumped up to 65 psi after hooked up. I'll probably drop it just a little for our next trip to get things fine tuned. Nice set-up. Excited to see interior pics when you get a chance! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ok Grumpy AKA Cindy~~ 9 Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 Nice!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fladogfan aka Gretchen 259 Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 19 hours ago, twiceblessed....nacole said: Nice set-up. Excited to see interior pics when you get a chance! Me too! Was wondering what that was on the side, looks like it will be a lot of fun. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Barney Fife 0 Posted March 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2016 Ocean Lakes Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted March 13, 2016 Report Share Posted March 13, 2016 We love Ocean Lakes! What site are you on? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted March 14, 2016 Report Share Posted March 14, 2016 Very nice! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cortezcapt (Derek) 156 Posted March 14, 2016 Report Share Posted March 14, 2016 Nice. It looks like there is a slider off the porch as well as another door. Does that go inside or just storage? Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twiceblessed....nacole 433 Posted March 14, 2016 Report Share Posted March 14, 2016 Awesome!! Ahhh... the beach. Very nice :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Barney Fife 0 Posted March 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2016 We just returned yesterday. H69. Pretty good crowd. Plenty of Canadians. The porch has a sliding glass door going into the living room. Then the TV, stereo speakers, and the electric fireplace are in the middle. That door to the left goes into the second bathroom. That bathroom is accessible from the patio or the garage. I guess the thought was to give access to a toilet without them having to go through the camper. If anyone is ever debating getting a side patio model, I would HIGHLY recommend it. The back ramp is a patio as well but I knew places like Ocean Lakes, it would stick out into the road. My wife was concerned the side patio wouldn't be worth the loss of a second living room slideout. By mid-Saturday, she was completely sold on the patio. She stayed out on that thing almost the whole time. With the awning out, it was so relaxing. Its probably her favorite part of the camper now. We're shooting for one trip per month this year. Some may be local but now that I'm through racing, we're going to catch up on some family time. We have Ocean Lakes booked again in August. But we're planning for once a month through October. Then we'll take November off because the Fort is reserved for December 10. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fladogfan aka Gretchen 259 Posted March 17, 2016 Report Share Posted March 17, 2016 That is a really nice set up, congratulations. :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Barney Fife 0 Posted December 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2016 Its almost time. Pulling the Vengeance out next Wednesday to load her down. Leaving for St. Mary's KOA Friday morning, the 9th. Should arrive at the Fort around noon Saturday. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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