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Forum: RV Events & Gatherings 04-17-2024, 12:35 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,014
Posted By Charming
We were not in the path of full coverage, didn't...

We were not in the path of full coverage, didn't matter we had full cloud coverage. In 2017 we were in the path of full coverage, waiting with our special glasses when the clouds rolled in and...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 04-17-2024, 12:11 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 7,875
Posted By Charming
One evening I was barely gone 15 minutes inside a...

One evening I was barely gone 15 minutes inside a Walmart before some security guy was telling DH he couldn't stay.

A few years ago we really wanted to overnight at the new east bound Alabama...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 04-17-2024, 11:02 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 7,875
Posted By Charming
I don't think I've seen many state rest areas...

I don't think I've seen many state rest areas mention camping in their signage. I have seen many with signs stating No Overnight Parking. I take it to mean me. I accept the fact that I am neither...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 04-13-2024, 08:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 472
Posted By Charming
I don't think of Harvest Host as a trip planning...

I don't think of Harvest Host as a trip planning tool. I use it for places to stay along a route I've planned on RV Trip Wizard.

After I've worked out my route on Trip Wizard I will use HH to...
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 04-08-2024, 10:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 487
Posted By Charming
LOL, after my CRV was set up to tow I could not...

LOL, after my CRV was set up to tow I could not get my bluetooth to work. Took it to the Honda dealer to find out what was wrong.

:angel: Seems they forgot to tell me about the switch that was...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 04-08-2024, 12:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 499
Posted By Charming
Thanks for the suggestion, a few days too late...

Thanks for the suggestion, a few days too late for us! :laugh: We are like rats in a maze, we leave the coast, head to I-20 and then I-75 to I-85 as we head to Montgomery. I will keep it in mind on...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 04-08-2024, 12:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 185
Posted By Charming
I did a test trip through the area, upping my rv...

I did a test trip through the area, upping my rv clearance to 13' 8" on RV Trip Wizard. It forced me onto hwy 30. You probably want to use that as your route through the area.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 04-08-2024, 11:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 405
Posted By Charming
In the fall of 2022 we did a partial New England...

In the fall of 2022 we did a partial New England tour from SC. We went up by way of I-81 and worked our way to Cleveland, more there to see than we thought. We stayed at Punderson SP, east of the...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 04-08-2024, 11:08 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 104
Posted By Charming
I can't help with I-79, on our visit we went up...

I can't help with I-79, on our visit we went up I-77 north, we stopped at Punderson SP in Ohio off I-90 just east of Cleveland. The lots were a good size and it was easy in and out.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 04-08-2024, 11:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 227
Posted By Charming
We enjoyed our stay at Winhall Brook in...

We enjoyed our stay at Winhall Brook in Londonderry, VT. It has a difficult entrance for larger rv's. There are several topics that discuss the one lane bridge and lack of cell coverage.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-30-2024, 03:39 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 22,286
Posted By Charming
You must live in Surfside Beach. :whistling:

You must live in Surfside Beach. :whistling:
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 03-29-2024, 07:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 487
Posted By Charming
We have a 2016 Thor ACE. The parking brake needs...

We have a 2016 Thor ACE. The parking brake needs to be set and the motor running to use the leveling system.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-29-2024, 06:26 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 22,286
Posted By Charming
It is a personal property tax, same as a car,...

It is a personal property tax, same as a car, truck, or motorhome would be taxed. I don't know what other states have, but normal in VA and SC.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 03-28-2024, 03:50 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 19,234
Posted By Charming
I didn't see the original post, we appreciate...

I didn't see the original post, we appreciate wineries and breweries having non alcoholic libations for DH, the teetotaler in the family. I don't think any of the locations should be required to...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 03-20-2024, 06:00 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 652
Posted By Charming
Glad we decided to skip our annual trip to Indian...

Glad we decided to skip our annual trip to Indian Wells. We would have been in the middle of it last week.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 03-14-2024, 05:17 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,959
Posted By Charming
It depends on the state. Texas encourages people...

It depends on the state. Texas encourages people to get rest rather than to keep pushing it. Some of their rest areas even have RV only areas.

Another poster mentioned Harvest Hosts. An add on to...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 03-12-2024, 01:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 450
Posted By Charming
Once again I'm piggy backing on someone's topic. ...

Once again I'm piggy backing on someone's topic.

On the west to east portion of our fall trip we are being sent up I-44. I didn't realize it has tolls.

Will my EZ Pass work or do I need...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 03-10-2024, 03:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 614
Posted By Charming
We are planning a reverse Route 66 trip this year...

We are planning a reverse Route 66 trip this year starting at the California state line heading east to a campground about 25 miles from Chicago. That part of our trip begins on 9/23 and we hit the...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 03-10-2024, 03:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 450
Posted By Charming
I put in Lubbock to Land between the Lakes and it...

I put in Lubbock to Land between the Lakes and it takes me south to I-20 then it picks up I-30 east of Ft. Worth. At Little Rock it meets I-40 all the way to Memphis where it meets I-55 before losing...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 03-06-2024, 08:30 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 988
Posted By Charming
So sorry to the OP for hijacking the topic. ...

So sorry to the OP for hijacking the topic.

Thanks Alan, that is where we landed. The BBQ place we have in mind is fairly close to the interstate (I'm leaving out the name because I know bbq in...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 03-06-2024, 06:08 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 988
Posted By Charming
I kept looking at the maps and I think the final...

I kept looking at the maps and I think the final decision will be to take the short detour off I-64 to grab some carryout on our way west and do the slightly longer detour off I-44 for Ted Drewes on...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 03-05-2024, 09:41 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 988
Posted By Charming
So happy to see this topic. We will be going...

So happy to see this topic. We will be going through St. Louis twice on our fall trip but not planning to stay. On our travels I would like to find a place to park the motorhome for a couple of hours...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 03-03-2024, 06:22 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,178
Posted By Charming
I'm on our second 2014 CRV, great on gas mileage...

I'm on our second 2014 CRV, great on gas mileage and good for getting around at home and on travels. I would still be driving the first one but had an accident that totaled the car. When we went in...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-29-2024, 07:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 641
Posted By Charming
Piggy backing on the topic. We replaced all...

Piggy backing on the topic.

We replaced all the batteries in 2022 with Interstate batteries. Previously we had the switch installed to disconnect the batteries when in storage. After replacing...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 02-27-2024, 10:12 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,054
Posted By Charming
We are planning to visit Las Vegas in the fall....

We are planning to visit Las Vegas in the fall. I'm noting some of the ideas for our visit. We have visited in the past and double thumbs up for the fountains at the Bellagio. Not much into gambling,...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 02-18-2024, 08:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 493
Posted By Charming
It all worked out. Instead of adding the extra...

It all worked out. Instead of adding the extra day at the front of my reservation and canceling it later, I changed our date leaving home and we're now staying 4 nights instead of 3. At no time was I...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 02-17-2024, 09:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 493
Posted By Charming
Thanks, looking forward to our visit.

Thanks, looking forward to our visit.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 02-17-2024, 08:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 493
Posted By Charming
Rolling Reservation dates

For the first time I'm running into an issue making a state park reservation. Looking at Seven Points near Nashville. Currently they have released reservations through 8/17 and it looks like they are...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 02-16-2024, 01:49 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 19,234
Posted By Charming
I have several HH and BW stays planned for our...

I have several HH and BW stays planned for our next 2 trips. In April we will be staying overnight Gulf front at Beauvoir, The Jefferson Davis Home and Presidential Library as we make our way to New...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 02-11-2024, 09:52 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 956
Posted By Charming
Thanks All. I managed 3 nights at Ruby's -...

Thanks All.

I managed 3 nights at Ruby's - Looking forward to the visit!
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 02-10-2024, 04:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 956
Posted By Charming
Thanks for all the suggestions. DH is not up to...

Thanks for all the suggestions. DH is not up to doing a lot of hiking, a friend mentioned Bryce is a good option for him. I will be seeing which stops I will be able to shave a day off. I can make it...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 02-10-2024, 05:52 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 956
Posted By Charming
Utah National Parks

I thought I had our fall trip all planned, until friends started telling me that we must visit either Bryce Canyon or Arches National Parks.

Our current route takes us south on I-15 from Salt...
Forum: Boondocking 02-09-2024, 08:16 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,007
Posted By Charming
To the OP's post, we put CB's in our travel plans...

To the OP's post, we put CB's in our travel plans when we have long distances between planned stops. I've only seen a couple of CB 's that don't have RV/Bus paring. Next time look for the signs for...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 02-06-2024, 03:01 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 7,270
Posted By Charming
I agree with TwoGypsies about Phoenix. Unless...

I agree with TwoGypsies about Phoenix. Unless we're staying a the Cracker Barrel south of town we take I-8 to avoid the city. We also take the bypass around San Antonio. We've never taken the bypass...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 02-04-2024, 05:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 773
Posted By Charming
Been that route round trip twice in the past...

Been that route round trip twice in the past year. Once in our motorhome and once by car. Yes it is a mess, but slow and easy gets you through.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 02-04-2024, 05:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 679
Posted By Charming
I see the OP has already made plans, but chiming...

I see the OP has already made plans, but chiming in with another vote for Lake Powhatan if your rig is not too large.
Forum: RV LIFE Trip Wizard - Trip Planner Topics 01-30-2024, 11:23 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 289
Posted By Charming
Thanks

Thanks
Forum: RV LIFE Trip Wizard - Trip Planner Topics 01-30-2024, 08:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 289
Posted By Charming
Removing Affiliations

Is there a way to report campgrounds that no longer give the discounts on their icons? There are campgrounds showing up as Good Sam parks but not longer giving those discounts. The same for Passport...
Forum: RV LIFE Trip Wizard - Trip Planner Topics 01-30-2024, 07:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 499
Posted By Charming
Thanks for the reminder. I was having trouble...

Thanks for the reminder. I was having trouble with Show POI. Cleared my cache and all is well.
Forum: RV LIFE Trip Wizard - Trip Planner Topics 01-30-2024, 06:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 633
Posted By Charming
If it is just for plotting ideas for multiple...

If it is just for plotting ideas for multiple trips I wouldn't worry about the lines. As has been suggested you can use this when plotting actual trips.

To help make it a little less difficult to...
Forum: RV LIFE Trip Wizard - Trip Planner Topics 01-29-2024, 01:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,319
Posted By Charming
As a local in Garden City, there is no...

As a local in Garden City, there is no construction. I haven't heard of construction in Mt Pleasant. I drove through by car in early December and didn't notice anything. I did a GPS from home in...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 01-28-2024, 09:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 532
Posted By Charming
We live south of Myrtle Beach, I've wanted to...

We live south of Myrtle Beach, I've wanted to visit Santa Fe for years. Every year when we go to Indian Wells I look at adding Santa Fe to our route. We leave home in mid February and head back in...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 01-28-2024, 09:07 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,282
Posted By Charming
I have all ideas that on our visit the winds will...

I have all ideas that on our visit the winds will take them south east. :nonono:
Forum: RV LIFE Trip Wizard - Trip Planner Topics 01-27-2024, 08:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,319
Posted By Charming
LOL, I dozed off once on our way home from...

LOL, I dozed off once on our way home from Skidaway Island, the driver missed the 17 n exit from 526 and we landed on Rifle Range. What a mess! You do not want Rifle Range.

I live in Garden City...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 01-27-2024, 07:30 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,282
Posted By Charming
Well rats! With all my tinkering with our fall...

Well rats! With all my tinkering with our fall trip, I have us in Albuquerque and Santa Fe right in the middle of Balloon Festival. Wasn't on the radar until I did my final trip route. Too late to be...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 01-23-2024, 09:53 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,647
Posted By Charming
Thanks Yeloduster. I currently have 3 different...

Thanks Yeloduster. I currently have 3 different scenarios on tripwizard for the fall trip.

I still have my original Cheyenne to SLC, Cheyenne west to SLC then a loop through CA, and south from...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 01-22-2024, 01:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,647
Posted By Charming
I can't believe it is past the middle of January...

I can't believe it is past the middle of January and I'm still toying with our fall trip which begins in August this year. So far I've made one reservation. Many of the state and local parks have...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 01-15-2024, 09:20 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 9,066
Posted By Charming
The local stations in the Myrtle Beach area are...

The local stations in the Myrtle Beach area are too busy reporting on traffic accidents in Cedar Rapids to have time for anything like roads, or lack of. Like many cities located on a busy...
Forum: Boondocking 01-13-2024, 09:59 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,261
Posted By Charming
Sorry I didn't see your post earlier. If it...

Sorry I didn't see your post earlier.

If it is not around the time for the Masters or the Women's Amateur, check with the Cracker Barrell in Grovetown, GA. It is just west of Augusta....
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 01-07-2024, 11:48 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 9,066
Posted By Charming
Even though a resident of SC, I have rarely...

Even though a resident of SC, I have rarely driven the length of I-95 in the state and even fewer miles on I-26 between Charleston and Columbia. My biggest problem is it is only 2 lanes for most of...
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