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Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 05-02-2021, 07:57 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 9,370
Posted By TAKINBETZ
Stopped heavy travel several years ago when...

Stopped heavy travel several years ago when second set up grandchildren were born. Used the MH for very casual and infrequent outings. Two years ago could not give it away. Four months ago a buyer...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-21-2021, 03:37 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 12,308
Posted By TAKINBETZ
Buying an RV

Remember that you are buying a depreciating asset. Easy to get upside down, except for now.....two years ago we couldn't give away our RV - a month ago a buyer flew across the US and paid full...
Forum: Pop Up, Tent Trailer and Teardrop Topics 07-04-2020, 02:09 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,223
Posted By TAKINBETZ
If you are planning on camping within YS park,...

If you are planning on camping within YS park, you will need to secure all of your food in a vehicle as pop ups are not considered "hardside" and bears can smell the food. We volunteered as hosts in...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-11-2020, 05:27 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 21,186
Posted By TAKINBETZ
My HOA allows 24 hr for our RV. Ignore her! I...

My HOA allows 24 hr for our RV. Ignore her! I have a neighbor like that. IGNORE! We (other RV neighbors) keep threatening to leave and come back, leave and come back for different 24 hr...
Forum: Alaska, Canada, Mexico and Beyond 06-21-2018, 04:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,502
Posted By TAKINBETZ
We were up there two summers ago - a "spur of the...

We were up there two summers ago - a "spur of the moment" trip as we were heading north out of Florida. In Georgia when friends called and said they were staying in Cymbria and did we want to meet...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 06-14-2018, 01:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,080
Posted By TAKINBETZ
Thank you!

Thanks so much for your advice. I'll print all this out and check on the links. Travel safely.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 06-14-2018, 07:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,080
Posted By TAKINBETZ
Pacific northwest

We are pivoting our plans away from Colorado and heading out to Washington. Coming from Florida, leaving 7/12 we plan to be approaching Washington around 7/25 and leaving 8/25ish. Want to cover...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-25-2017, 07:20 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 13,953
Posted By TAKINBETZ
Worst thing - front blowout

Blew the front left tire on I-75 just before Corbin KY exit - too far to crawl. Traffic was streaming - tire exploded, MH veered across the interstate heading for the grass area separating the...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 06-07-2017, 07:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,668
Posted By TAKINBETZ
Colordao

Thank you for all this information. It is going to be extremely helpful. I'm sorry to hear about the beetle in RMNP. I took my kids camping and hiking up there 20 years ago and it was beautiful. ...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 06-07-2017, 12:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,668
Posted By TAKINBETZ
Colorado Suggestions

We are heading to Colorado from Bardstown, KY with our entry point at Colorado Springs. Driving a 30 MH (gas) w/mini cooper tow. Looking at routing - I started with Co Springs to Salida to Durango...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 02-06-2017, 06:25 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,528
Posted By TAKINBETZ
yellowstone

The campground is managed by a subcontractor - Xantera. We volunteered with the Park Service. My recollection is that Xantera moves people around if they can. The lower CG is a wide open meadow...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 02-03-2017, 03:41 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,528
Posted By TAKINBETZ
Yellowstone

We hosted at Bridge Bay two summers ago. Since all sites are reserved (no walk ins) it was reported as full almost every day yet as we drove around the CG on duty there were a lot of empty sites...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 09-18-2016, 07:36 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,154
Posted By TAKINBETZ
Elevation means a lot. I have "studied" the...

Elevation means a lot. I have "studied" the temps in WNC & TNN over the past couple of summers while I sweltered in New England and Michigan. For the past 20+ yrs vacationed in Asheville area - CG...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 06-02-2016, 04:01 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,540
Posted By TAKINBETZ
Hosted at Bridge Bay two summers ago. Give up...

Hosted at Bridge Bay two summers ago. Give up the full hookups and try for the CG's that are "dry" but much prettier. We worked 2 days, off 6 for three months and still didn't see all that we...
Forum: Alaska, Canada, Mexico and Beyond 09-10-2015, 09:10 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 10,527
Posted By TAKINBETZ
We're also planning on Alaska after 5/31...

We're also planning on Alaska after 5/31 (grandson graduation). Hopefully day after! 30' Sightseer. Be interested in travel route you're looking at.

BILLY CHRONICLES - TRAVELS WITH DAVE & BETZ...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 07-09-2015, 06:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,190
Posted By TAKINBETZ
Thanks so much for the reassurances. I love my...

Thanks so much for the reassurances. I love my little car and am about to put it up on the dolly! Safe travels!
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 07-08-2015, 03:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,190
Posted By TAKINBETZ
I have a 2013 Countryman automatic and tow it on...

I have a 2013 Countryman automatic and tow it on a dolly. When I reach destination and back it off the dolly all my alarm lights are lit. Eventually they turn off except for the "check engine"...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 04-29-2015, 01:43 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,757
Posted By TAKINBETZ
If you are moving around MI State Parks, it's...

If you are moving around MI State Parks, it's best to buy a season pass so you don't get charged for each park. With our 35' Pursuit, we didn't have problems in Traverse City, Straits SP, &...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 04-29-2015, 01:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,139
Posted By TAKINBETZ
Asheville

Altho haven't been to NC coast, have spent many years visiting the Asheville area. Asheville is central to lots of activities in Western NC including hiking, rafting, driving through Blue Ridge...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 08-14-2014, 08:58 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,481
Posted By TAKINBETZ
Yellowstone national park

We will be finishing up our summer at YSNP at Bridge Bay Campground as Hosts. Great place to spend the summer. By the time you get there, 9/2, Bridge Bay will be closed and hopefully a lull in the...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 06-17-2014, 08:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,017
Posted By TAKINBETZ
Powder River Pass

We just drove that last week. We have a 30' Sightseer (Gas) pulling a CRV on a tow dolly. It was not as bad as from Sheridan cross over the Big Horns. Just let the engine do the work. Even though...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 06-12-2014, 07:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,160
Posted By TAKINBETZ
Want to thank everyone for replies to my question...

Want to thank everyone for replies to my question last spring re route to Cody. Well, we're here - took the Buffalo - Cody route through Worland across the southern end of the Bighorns and it was a...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 06-12-2014, 07:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,017
Posted By TAKINBETZ
Custer rv park

We came through Cody last week and stayed at Big Pine Campground which is about 5 miles from the entrance to Custer SP, 15 miles from Rushmore and 3 miles from Custer. Loved staying there. Owners...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 04-16-2014, 09:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,144
Posted By TAKINBETZ
We've done the Bourbon Trail several times. ...

We've done the Bourbon Trail several times. First time we stayed at Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington and the other was My Old Kentucky Home in Bardstown. I have taken our Bourbon Trail trip and...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 04-16-2014, 08:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,160
Posted By TAKINBETZ
Florida to Yellowstone

We are heading to Yellowstone to volunteer for the Park Service starting around June 14th. It's our first trip west. Traveling in a 30' Sightseer with CRV tow.

So far I have "budgeted" staying...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-08-2013, 12:53 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,649
Posted By TAKINBETZ
Front Tire BLowout

In response to the question regarding age of tire and pressure, the tire was 4 years old with about 12K miles on it at a pressure of 100 psi. We now have two brand new tires on the front and will...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-06-2013, 08:13 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,649
Posted By TAKINBETZ
Smile Front tire blowout on class a mh

Last spring I attended Lazy Days Safe Driving School in Lakeland, FL offered to everyone regardless of whether you are a Lazy Days customer or not. You don't even need to bring your MH, you can...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 09-29-2013, 08:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 721
Posted By TAKINBETZ
We just spent 3 days in Elkhart touring around...

We just spent 3 days in Elkhart touring around the Heritage Trail. The colors are just beginning to show ... not much yet but the towns are all getting ready for the fall festivals. The Quilt...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 09-24-2013, 07:41 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,194
Posted By TAKINBETZ
Topsail hill

Topsail Hill Preserve in Santa Rosa Beach was voted one of the top 5 state parks in the nation and it is beautiful. Gulf of Mexico beaches are right there in the park. You can bicycle down to the...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 09-15-2013, 12:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 866
Posted By TAKINBETZ
Thanks!

Thanks. It's a great lifestyle to write about! Got about another month on the road before we head back home to family! Got some great ideas from this traveling forum.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 09-15-2013, 10:42 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 866
Posted By TAKINBETZ
Smile Camp hosting daze!

In case anyone is wondering or thinking about volunteer hosting at State CG's, we've got a "blog about that!". We've hosted for the past four summers, first two in WNC but that is on another blog,...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 07-28-2013, 09:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 929
Posted By TAKINBETZ
Last summer we stayed at koa 1000 islands...

Last summer we stayed at koa 1000 islands (association island rv resort and marina) and our site was right on the water. It is at the end of the road surrounded by water so a beautiful setting. We...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 03-24-2013, 10:33 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,822
Posted By TAKINBETZ
We stayed at Acadia and loved it. Were thinking...

We stayed at Acadia and loved it. Were thinking about moving over to Bar Harbor CG for the full hookups, but after driving through, decided we liked where we were better. If you can get into the...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 08-06-2012, 07:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 692
Posted By TAKINBETZ
Boston area cg's

This fall (Sept) we are spending a few weeks in Maine and then coming down to Boston in a 35' MH. I have seen lots of reviews on Normandy and Minuteman but the Winter Island Recreation Area in Salem...
Forum: Workkamping & Volunteering 07-29-2012, 08:01 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,713
Posted By TAKINBETZ
We have spent the last three May-Octs working in...

We have spent the last three May-Octs working in CG's. First year one was a paid position and one was host; second year we both got paid. This year we're in the NE at a State Park and love it. It's...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 07-24-2012, 08:04 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,096
Posted By TAKINBETZ
We love WNC, particularly the Brevard/Asheville...

We love WNC, particularly the Brevard/Asheville area. Moonshine Creek is just a couple of miles from the Blue Ridge and Waynesville but set in the mountains. Over the other side is Lake Powhatten...
Forum: Workkamping & Volunteering 07-14-2012, 06:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,426
Posted By TAKINBETZ
We have a home and spend five to six months there...

We have a home and spend five to six months there and the rest hosting. It's in FLA and I have a lawn service so don't worry about upkeep of the lawn. However, it's a challenge when stuff goes...
Forum: Workkamping & Volunteering 07-14-2012, 06:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,888
Posted By TAKINBETZ
We spent the last two summers and fall hosting in...

We spent the last two summers and fall hosting in WNC at a beautiful campground in the DuPont SF in Brevard (Cascade Lake). We loved it there. Very, very busy campground and we worked 30+ hours...
Forum: New Member Check-In 07-08-2012, 07:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 685
Posted By TAKINBETZ
Smile Sailor now RV'er

Hi, was really happy to see this forum. For years I have been (and still are) an avid reader of the Cruiser's Forum as we were spending lots of time sailing. We learned so much information from that...
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