Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
RV Trip Planning Discussions

Go Back   iRV2 Forums > iRV2.com COMMUNITY FORUMS > iRV2.com General Discussion
Click Here to Login
Join iRV2 Today

Mission Statement: Supporting thoughtful exchange of knowledge, values and experience among RV enthusiasts.
Reply
  This discussion is proudly sponsored by:
Please support our sponsors and let them know you heard about their products on iRV2
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
 
Old 02-05-2010, 03:32 AM   #57
Senior Member
 
motojavaphil's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Rio Rancho, NM
Posts: 1,068
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chuck 1935 View Post
PHIL, Love Albuquerque, we have friends and have spent lots of time in Taos. I used to work in New Mexico and remember when the Baloon Fiesta was getting underway. We stayed at the KOA in Bernallio this year for the Fiesta. Very nice people own it. Not like most KOA's where there is an extra charge if you want them to smile. We are in your part of the country at least once a year and always feel very safe.
Chuck,
I know that KOA and it is an excellent one. Far better than the KOA on the East side of Alb. I went to Graduate School near Taos and many of the roads are my favorite in the State. Balloon Fiesta is a nutso event for us locals. Having been here you know what I mean. If you get on Rt 550 and go North you will find a State Park that is drop dead gorgeous and cheap too. Limited hookups, electric and water I think. Close to the casino if that is your thing.
Moto
__________________
[/SIGPIC]Phil & Carol & Sir Puck, Grey Lady and The Cat
2016 Ram 2500, CTD 4X4, CC
2022 Rockwood 8263 MBR
motojavaphil is offline   Reply With Quote
Join the #1 RV Forum Today - It's Totally Free!

iRV2.com RV Community - Are you about to start a new improvement on your RV or need some help with some maintenance? Do you need advice on what products to buy? Or maybe you can give others some advice? No matter where you fit in you'll find that iRV2 is a great community to join. Best of all it's totally FREE!

You are currently viewing our boards as a guest so you have limited access to our community. Please take the time to register and you will gain a lot of great new features including; the ability to participate in discussions, network with other RV owners, see fewer ads, upload photographs, create an RV blog, send private messages and so much, much more!

Old 02-05-2010, 07:30 AM   #58
Senior Member
 
Chickadee's Avatar
 
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 2,027
dajudge:

Thanks for the offer to connect the next time we're in LA., we'd sure love to experience the REAL Louisiana , and, no, I sure don't think everyone in LA is "bad." Same thing could have happened anywhere!

Re: what kind of "review" I'd give this park, it would still be a very good rating, clean and very neat, easy entry and exit, nice mgmt., very convenient for a quick overnight stay, etc. AND...even the local thieves are considerate (ie., didn't disturb our sleep, and didn't feel they had to rip things up). Yup, we'd stop there again!

Steve & Lynette
__________________
2014 Newmar 3103 BAYSTAR/Triton V10 w. Banks/05 Honda Element toad
Chickadee is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-05-2010, 08:52 AM   #59
Senior Member
 
Half Dimes's Avatar
 
Florida Cooters Club
Appalachian Campers
Coastal Campers
Carolina Campers
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Nature Coast FL
Posts: 1,728
Another alarm option

Here's a door alarm that I installed this morning. Very easy to do. The magnet attaches to the screen door handle with the supplied two-sided tape and the alarm attaches to the door jamb with two screws. The unit has a delay option if you want to set it when you're away from the rig. It's available at Radio Shack (Catalog #49-118) for $9.99. Seems like the alarm would wake the soundest sleeper.
__________________
Dave & Jo Ann
2008 HitchHiker Champagne 35LKRSB | 2011 F350 Lariat 6.7PSD | Many great memories!
Half Dimes is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-06-2010, 06:53 AM   #60
Senior Member
 
Chickadee's Avatar
 
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 2,027
Half Dimes: Thanks for the idea re: door alarm. Steve & Lynette
__________________
2014 Newmar 3103 BAYSTAR/Triton V10 w. Banks/05 Honda Element toad
Chickadee is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-06-2010, 04:49 PM   #61
Senior Member
 
Teach's Avatar
 
Fleetwood Owners Club
Forest River Owners Club
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Southwest Missouri
Posts: 485
Glad you guys are ok and nothing of value taken or destroyed.

Our little dog wouldn't hurt a flea, but he would sure bark at one and hopefully that would give me time to wake my friends, Smith & Wesson.
__________________
Happy Trails, Gary
2020 Sunseeker LE
2010 Honda Fit and Buster, the wonder dog
Teach is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-23-2010, 08:10 AM   #62
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Toledo OH
Posts: 6
Many people are not of the mindset to own a gun (legally of course as most states do have a conceal carry permit) but would like some protection. May I suggest that a can of Wasp and Hornet Spray is VERY effective. It sprays a long distance so you do not have to get up close and personal with a thief, is legal anywhere I know of, and is as effective if not more effective than pepper spray. We have a teacher in one of our local schools that teaches self defense and has been quoted nationally for this ingenious weapon.
Dave
TheClown is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-23-2010, 08:22 AM   #63
Member
 
squeak's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Parker Az
Posts: 99
as long as you are ok, this is why we love our dog
squeak is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-24-2010, 07:25 AM   #64
Senior Member
 
Chickadee's Avatar
 
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 2,027
squeak:

Yup, we have talked about a dog for that very reason, but that's ALOT of poop to pick up over the years, I'd rather change batteries in an alarm system, ... and..ya can't really leave a dog for more than maybe 6 hrs. or so like ya can w. our cats......but.....now.....if I could just teach at least one of these dang cats to BARK like a dog....THEN we'd have somethin!! However, ya can't teach a cat nuttin!!! Besides, if we got rid of the cats, WHAT would I do with all the time I'd have on my hands that I saved by NOT having to pick cat hair out of everything...clothes, food, pillows, coffee cup, computer keyboard.....you name it!!! It's ALL about ...CAT HAIR!!!! (good insulation in cold weather though!!). Steve & Lynette
__________________
2014 Newmar 3103 BAYSTAR/Triton V10 w. Banks/05 Honda Element toad
Chickadee is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-27-2010, 09:03 PM   #65
Senior Member
 
Country Coach Owners Club
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 123
I once had a watch cat. If we were gone and left him in the house he was on guard. One day I forgot my keys and had to climb in a window. Just as I got my rear to a position to lower to the bed under the window, I felt some nice sharp cat claws on each cheek. Yep, he let me know that was not an acceptable entry. Always slept better after that. I knew the Duke was on guard.
sharbra is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-28-2010, 05:17 AM   #66
Senior Member
 
Chickadee's Avatar
 
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 2,027
sharbra:

Hate to think of the scars and bandages I'd need going through a "training period" for our dumb cats !! Steve
__________________
2014 Newmar 3103 BAYSTAR/Triton V10 w. Banks/05 Honda Element toad
Chickadee is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-28-2010, 11:42 AM   #67
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 829
Howdy!

I would not recommend the use of "Wasp and Hornet Spray". As a former LEO I have been around the use of O.C. and Pepper spray on a number occasions in closed and open areas. There is always cross contamination (you get some or as much as they do). I far one would not spray poison in my RV unless it was a last resort. Spend the money an buy the Pepper spray.

"Happy Trails"
chiefneon
chiefneon is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-28-2010, 02:58 PM   #68
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Fulltime/ SE Minnesota
Posts: 3,117
Steve....Somehow I did not see your post until today. Glad to hear you guys are ok. As another couple from Duluth we're still hoping to catch a visit with you someday. In the meantime stay safe.
becks is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 02-28-2010, 04:17 PM   #69
Senior Member
 
wardy's Avatar
 
Tiffin Owners Club
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Winter Park, Fl
Posts: 495
I had Nationwide Protective located in Central Fl install a monitored alarm in my coach. It works over the cellular data side of the networks. There are some negatives though: you need to be in cell range or only the siren/strobe light works-no monitoring also you need to let the monitoring station know where you are so they can send the police and monthly cost's of $20.00. But, this is a real alarm, reliable and has been void of false alarms. I think this is cheap insurance really....
__________________
2007 Allegro Bus 42 QRP, 400 ISL now 2017 LTV Serenity on a 2016 Sprinter chassis
wardy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-01-2010, 05:48 AM   #70
Senior Member
 
Chickadee's Avatar
 
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 2,027
wardy:

Thanks for info on alarm system. Will check it out.

becks:

So...where are you guys now?? We're still coolin our heels here in Rockport, TX. Steve & Lynette

chiefneon:

Thanks for advice. Yeah,...I wondered about using that wasp spray.
__________________
2014 Newmar 3103 BAYSTAR/Triton V10 w. Banks/05 Honda Element toad
Chickadee is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply



Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
How to catch a Cyber Thief CD Just Conversation 4 11-20-2008 06:13 AM
Excel Enters The ToyHauler Market ChiefJohn Toy Haulers Discussion 16 09-07-2007 12:33 PM

» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 12:37 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.