We left Tennessee last Thursday, and because it was a long drive and we are older now, (Sparky isn't afraid to admit it these days with all her aches and pains), we stopped off and spent the night at the Indianapolis KOA campground in Greenfield, IN. Beautiful campground, very friendly staff, sites are spacious, and yes, KOA is not cheap. Our pull thru site was 67.00 a night with taxes...above budget, but when you are tired, and ready to stop, one night with amenities is ok.....They will even deliver Hunts Brothers Pizza to your RV site. We almost did that....
On to Indiana...short drive to Twin Mills Campground in Howe, IN, a Thousand Trails park. With our TT membership, our two weeks stay is "free"....no sewer hookup but water and 30 amp electric. That means you can only run one AC (this rig has 2) and you have to be careful with the electric load. This park was to be our first back in attempt with the fifth wheel, and Eldo had been nervous about it for two weeks. And rightly so....because 1. the campground is heavily wooded
A half hour later, with the help of a super nice neighbor in a cute little red Minnie Winnie--that's a small, cute Winnebago travel trailer, (a big shout out to Larry with a BIG thank you,) he guided us in, and we are staying put for the entire two weeks. The rig ain't going nowhere, because it was a doozy of a tight spot to get into. We can't get our awnings for 4-6 weeks, so it's ok that the rig is going stay put. We asked Larry if he was going to be around when we are ready to pull out. He thinks he is. What a guy!
Well, Blogger is acting very funky right now...Sparky was going to tell you all about the park, but it will have to wait till next time...See ya!
If you have a KAO membership and use it often you will start getting discounts for sites and it will even pay for your membership if you use it enough.
ReplyDeleteWe've also found that as we age shorter daytime travels are a must.
As for needing both air conditioners that's a choice. We had second one installed on our Avalanche and used it twice. Learning to properly position your vent openings works much better. On our Eagle we now have a single AC with a Max Air reversible vent fan in the bedroom. Other then the hot summer days that's all we need to sleep comfortably at night. (It's also a lot lighter then an AC unit and cost less.)
Older Campgrounds are notorious for narrow roadways and tight back in spots with lots of trees. You have to learn to work together as a team. First you both have to examine the site to determine where you want to position the trailer. While Eldy is watching the front you watch the back. Keep in mind that you have to see his mirror so he can see you. You might have to move around to accomplish this but just be certain to never put yourself between the Trailer and an immovable object as that could prove deadly. If you want him to go in a certain way point with your arm which is a lot easier for the driver to see then your finger. Remember it is not always possible to back the trailer exactly where you need it the first time so he still might have to shuffle it a few times. The more often you do this the more experienced and confident you will both become.
RVers are always willing to help just don't let someone staggering with a bottle in their hand try to help. Most are also very sociable and are willing to tell you about nice places to visit. Of course you already know that from your previous Fulltiming experiences.
Blogger plays funny when you create in the Design mode. I only did that twice that Blogger lost my information. Since then I write the post on a Document I set up and save. By writing it there you can edit before copying then pasting it to Blogger. Haven't lost a post since then. Once you've published the Blog and verified that you simply clean the Document of anything you will not reuse and it's ready for your next post.
Hoping you have a chance to look around waiting for your awning repairs.
Be Safe and Enjoy!
It's about time.
Wonderful tips, thank you...
DeleteBacking into the campsite still is the thing that makes me most nervous about being on my own in a 35-foot RV. But I'd almost rather not have someone help me since I don't know their signals. I'd rather pull up get out take a look get in move back get out take a look pull up back up get out take a look and so on. The folks on the road by my campsite just have to wait for me. I hope they are kind and patient. So far so good
ReplyDeleteI totally agree!
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