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Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 03-21-2024, 04:30 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,958
Posted By Alikair
My bucket list has a solo trip across the US and...

My bucket list has a solo trip across the US and I have relatives there in Miami.

The reason I started this thread was to ask if I could wing the trip.
The idea of planning each nights stay ahead...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 03-20-2024, 04:03 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,958
Posted By Alikair
I know I can visit the Harvest host website. I...

I know I can visit the Harvest host website. I was just there to cancel my membership a few days ago.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 03-19-2024, 05:17 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,958
Posted By Alikair
I dont see that route 395. Did you mean 95?

I dont see that route 395. Did you mean 95?
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 03-18-2024, 05:31 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,958
Posted By Alikair
My original plan was to be in Denver early...

My original plan was to be in Denver early September but have changed it to the end of September. I really would like to see the aspen trees though.
Would the end of September be to late?
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 03-18-2024, 05:20 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,958
Posted By Alikair
My web browser wont let me go to...

My web browser wont let me go to boondockersbible. says it got virus reported.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 03-18-2024, 05:18 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,958
Posted By Alikair
I'm in a class B so no slide outs. As far as the...

I'm in a class B so no slide outs. As far as the weather..

I do have an app that warns me of weather conditions on my route and I think it even suggest alternate routes.

If I leave in early...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 03-15-2024, 04:30 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,958
Posted By Alikair
That is exactly what I concluded as well. Thanks...

That is exactly what I concluded as well. Thanks twogypsies.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 03-15-2024, 04:28 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,958
Posted By Alikair
I am a member of HH and BW. I have used that...

I am a member of HH and BW. I have used that service twice and prefer rest stops. But thanks for the suggestion.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 03-14-2024, 04:48 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,958
Posted By Alikair
Yes, really great info from everyone here for...

Yes, really great info from everyone here for sure.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 03-14-2024, 04:47 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,958
Posted By Alikair
I have read a lot of conflicting information on...

I have read a lot of conflicting information on that topic.

Other threads on this site I've read say its ok and it is super rare you get bothered as long as you dont be silly and break out a tent...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 03-13-2024, 05:27 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,958
Posted By Alikair
I'm retiring September, trip probably in October....

I'm retiring September, trip probably in October. Trying to time it so I am in Florida before the busy winter season.

I want to get this trip off my bucket list then it will be shorter trips to...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 03-12-2024, 05:29 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,958
Posted By Alikair
Hi twogypsies, I'm currently working but will be...

Hi twogypsies, I'm currently working but will be retired soon.

I have thought about taking an additional day here and there.
My road trip home when I bought this RV was from New Mexico back to...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 03-11-2024, 05:44 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,958
Posted By Alikair
My trip will take about a month. I have not...

My trip will take about a month. I have not planed the trip home yet.
I was thinking I'd wait to see how I felt after I reached Florida to decided if I wanted to take the same or different path...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 03-11-2024, 05:27 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,958
Posted By Alikair
Rest stops are usually 30 minutes apart, that's...

Rest stops are usually 30 minutes apart, that's my backup plan.
Private parts are my last choice.
From the little that I've seen, these private parks are more expensive and less private.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 03-10-2024, 07:18 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,958
Posted By Alikair
Need trip planning advice and tips

In a few months I will be doing a cross country trip alone in my new Class B.
My goal is to make it to Miami FL if all goes well. My trip will start in Oregon.
Most of my stops on the way will be...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 02-24-2024, 05:44 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,673
Posted By Alikair
Thanks for your weather advise. I am not locked...

Thanks for your weather advise. I am not locked into any date and getting there later in the year sounds like a good idea. I have lived in Hawaii as well as Florida so I am no stranger to warm...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-21-2024, 07:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 542
Posted By Alikair
Scenic byways atlas recommendations

I see a lot of books on Amazon regarding scenic drives and byways.
I'm not sure which one to buy and I wanted some recommendations.
I currently use RV trip wizard and road trippers amongst the few...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 02-19-2024, 05:09 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,673
Posted By Alikair
I do want to save money for sure. With my RV...

I do want to save money for sure.
With my RV getting up to 20mpg and staying at rest stops along the way.
This is how I envisioned my RV life into retirement. I also have a small home.

That...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 02-18-2024, 04:46 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,673
Posted By Alikair
Fortunately, my Class B based on the Promaster...

Fortunately, my Class B based on the Promaster 1500, is less than 18ft.
That's shorter than a lot of pickup trucks. Its not to hard to drive around town.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 02-15-2024, 07:01 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,673
Posted By Alikair
Coming back each night to sleep at a national park only

I am planning my first big RV trip from Oregon to Florida this September.
I was hoping to spend two weeks at a large national park in Miami.
I'm sure some of you have heard of it, Midway...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-13-2024, 05:20 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 9,868
Posted By Alikair
I was in the slow lane but felt like a traffic...

I was in the slow lane but felt like a traffic hazard. Had semis pulling in front of me constantly. The crosswind was making massive turbulence behind the trucks forcing me to slow down to get away...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-11-2024, 07:11 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 9,868
Posted By Alikair
I did that in New Mexico thru Arizona trip in a...

I did that in New Mexico thru Arizona trip in a Class B. 15 mile an hour crosswinds and 70 mile an hour roads.
every time I slowed down a semi truck would pull in front of me and I'd be stuck...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-11-2024, 06:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 154
Posted By Alikair
Blog or journal, need tips

I would like to start blogging my RV trips with pictures of my RV, campsites,thoughts and so on.

What is the easiest way to put together a scrapbook a journal a blog whatever to document where...
Forum: RV LIFE Trip Wizard - Trip Planner Topics 01-07-2024, 05:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 803
Posted By Alikair
I tried your ring suggestion, it did not help. ...

I tried your ring suggestion, it did not help.
I still cant zoom out any further without loosing the icons. Best I could zoom out is 400 miles using the rings for reference.

This is what I am...
Forum: Solo RV'ers 12-26-2023, 05:30 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 9,151
Posted By Alikair
Its winter and I am only driving it once a week....

Its winter and I am only driving it once a week. The only long trip I have taken was the 1st one where I drove it home from the dealer. That was 2700 miles.

If you are going full time and trying...
Forum: RV'ing with Pets 12-24-2023, 04:55 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,185
Posted By Alikair
Because you have a dog or hate Disney?

Because you have a dog or hate Disney?
Forum: RV'ing with Pets 12-23-2023, 04:43 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,185
Posted By Alikair
That Rover.com is a great tip.

That Rover.com is a great tip.
Forum: RV'ing with Pets 12-23-2023, 04:24 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,185
Posted By Alikair
I am leaning towards a younger dog from the pound...

I am leaning towards a younger dog from the pound and mixed breed.
I am still trying to figure out how to add a dog to my single RV life.
Was am ok with the compromising, until I remembered that...
Forum: RV'ing with Pets 12-22-2023, 07:29 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,185
Posted By Alikair
How would you deal with the problem of boarding...

How would you deal with the problem of boarding your dog for a couple days while you visit Walt Disney World would you just not do it or would you put them in some kind of a doggy daycare what would...
Forum: RV'ing with Pets 12-10-2023, 10:19 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,185
Posted By Alikair
I don't need protection, just company

I don't need protection, just company
Forum: RV'ing with Pets 12-07-2023, 05:35 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,185
Posted By Alikair
Well, I've read lots of pros, and a few cons. ...

Well, I've read lots of pros, and a few cons.
Most folks had recommended a rescue dog, and that does make a lot of sense.

I defiantly would like a low maintenance dog all the way around.
a dog...
Forum: RV'ing with Pets 12-07-2023, 05:27 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,185
Posted By Alikair
You make a lot of sense.

You make a lot of sense.
Forum: RV'ing with Pets 12-07-2023, 05:11 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,185
Posted By Alikair
Solid answers Punkin

Solid answers Punkin
Forum: RV'ing with Pets 12-07-2023, 05:07 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,185
Posted By Alikair
I'm right there with you Boil.

I'm right there with you Boil.
Forum: RV'ing with Pets 12-06-2023, 04:16 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,185
Posted By Alikair
Love the sticker of a dog. is that your dog's...

Love the sticker of a dog. is that your dog's picture?
Forum: RV'ing with Pets 12-05-2023, 05:12 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,185
Posted By Alikair
One of the dogs on my short list is the Brittany....

One of the dogs on my short list is the Brittany. its smallish and short hair.
Forum: RV'ing with Pets 12-05-2023, 05:10 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,185
Posted By Alikair
How long is too long and I think there would be...

How long is too long and I think there would be lots of places that dogs are not welcome on a cross country sight seeing trip.

All I have done so far is campgrounds and rest stops, but when...
Forum: RV'ing with Pets 12-05-2023, 04:59 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,185
Posted By Alikair
When and how do you use a fold up kennel?

When and how do you use a fold up kennel?
Forum: RV'ing with Pets 12-04-2023, 06:47 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,185
Posted By Alikair
Dog + B van = ugh?

I always wanted a dog and an RV for retirement.
I bought a new class B van and I'm less than 200 days away from retirement.

I've taking my van for a few small trips and one 2500 mile trip.
I...
Forum: Solo RV'ers 12-04-2023, 06:05 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 9,151
Posted By Alikair
I ended up buying a new Thor Rize 18G. My reason...

I ended up buying a new Thor Rize 18G. My reason for a B van instead of something larger was flexibility. For my 1st go around, I wanted to be able to stay fluid, not have to worry about where I...
Forum: Class B Motorhome Discussions 12-02-2023, 03:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 634
Posted By Alikair
My mechanic is now telling me that it may be...

My mechanic is now telling me that it may be possible to put a rear sway bar in the Thor Rize 18G. The chassis is a ram promaster 1500 high top if that helps.

Has anybody tried adding a sway bar...
Forum: RV LIFE Trip Wizard - Trip Planner Topics 11-26-2023, 07:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 803
Posted By Alikair
Suggestion Don't make the icons disappear when zoomed out

I find very frustrating that I have to zoom in to find campgrounds.

Example, I'm trying to plan a trip from Oregon to Miami.
I want to hit certain thousand trails locations along the way, so I...
Forum: RV LIFE Trip Wizard - Trip Planner Topics 11-26-2023, 07:35 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,537
Posted By Alikair
me two. mouse wheel wont always zoom in all the...

me two. mouse wheel wont always zoom in all the way
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 11-22-2023, 04:31 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 12,449
Posted By Alikair
Well said!

Well said!
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 11-21-2023, 05:26 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 12,449
Posted By Alikair
Thanks ZnT, I think your words will stay with me...

Thanks ZnT, I think your words will stay with me for a while.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 11-21-2023, 05:24 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 12,449
Posted By Alikair
Hello again twogypsies. I am enjoying all the...

Hello again twogypsies.
I am enjoying all the replies but it occurred to me really quickly that I did not take into account the question and the group.

In the trading world, there is a term call...
Forum: Clubs & Associations 11-21-2023, 05:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,586
Posted By Alikair
I am just interested in TT parks and TC. My...

I am just interested in TT parks and TC.
My reason is that I would like to drive from Oregon to Miami once a year and stay in Miami to visit relatives 2 weeks at a time, maybe three.

If I could...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 11-20-2023, 05:22 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 12,449
Posted By Alikair
MIA ? as in missing in action? it should be...

MIA ? as in missing in action? it should be visible now
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 11-20-2023, 05:16 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 12,449
Posted By Alikair
When did you retire and did you buy or already had an RV

I am 200 days away from 65. I purchased a new class B this year (mostly cash) and am ready to start my new life as a RV warrior like most of you.
I'm not a rich man, but have done well with little. ...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 11-18-2023, 12:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 906
Posted By Alikair
How to search for campgrounds with monthly rates

is there a faster way to find monthly rates other than reaching out to the individual campgrounds?
Most of my apps list just the nightly rates but not monthly.
Yes, I am looking to get a discount...
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