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 Taps RV Park in Ashevlle, NC
Taps RV Park is located off of
Interstate 40 at Exit 55 just east of
Asheville, North Carolina. It is a small
RV park with mostly paved, level sites.
If you are visiting Asheville, this is one
of the closest RV parks to the city.
Taps has 49 RV sites, and they vary in amenities from 50 amp full hook-up to water and electric only...
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 Joel's Journal: St. Francois State Park
One hundred fifty years ago this month, the Civil War came to Missouri. The Battle of Wilson's Creek in August of 1861 near Springfield, Missouri, marked the beginning of the Civil War west of the Mississippi. To help celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, here is a trip to a little-known Missouri camping destination with Civil War
connections...
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 Is An RV Right For You?
The truth of the matter is, an RV is simply not right for
everyone. Maybe you wouldn't use it enough to justify the cost,
or possibly, some member or members of your family can't
imagine themselves in an RV. Possibly, the idea of taking care
of an RV holds you back, so the decision-making process for
you has to include all of that and much more.....
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 Flintlock Campground, Boone, NC
Flintlock Campground is located about
three miles south of Boone, N.C., on
Highway 105. There are a few
pull-through sites, but most are gravel
or concrete back-in sites. Our site,
which bordered the creek, was large
enough for a 39-foot unit. Our 33-foot
rig fit quite nicely. We pushed our tow
dolly to the back and off to the side a
bit before backing in. There was just
enough space for our small car to park
in front of the RV.....
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 Baileyton RV Park
Baileyton RV Park is located at Exit 36 on Interstate 81 in northeastern Tennessee. My experiences at the park are limited to a one-night stay, but my impression is that the park is well run. One indication of how well the park is operated is that the owners live right in the park. Our site was about 20 yards from the owner's home....
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 RV Vacation: Escaping the Heat
We lived in the land of hot and hotter through June and July. We stayed inside mostly, getting outside only very early in the morning and very late in the afternoon. My small yard was divided into sections for cutting. Our English bulldog remained in the air conditioning. We discussed the fact that it wasn't this hot when we were growing up......
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Do You Have Time For An RV?
When you consider buying an RV, you are likely thinking about taking long trips and
camping along a gently gurgling stream with all the comforts of home. Or maybe you are
thinking about the fun of tailgating at football games or spending a couple of weeks at
the beach. Whatever the dream, it does not include getting the oil changed....
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 Joel's Journal: Chilhowee Campground,
Cherokee National Forrest, Tennessee
Chilhowee Campground, located on a
mountaintop 1,780 feet above Parksville Lake
in the Cherokee National Forrest near Benton
in eastern Tennessee, is an ideal spot for
enjoying wilderness. The campground is
managed by the U.S. Forest Service so there
are limited facilities for RVers. But if you are
willing to forgo some of the comforts in the
resort parks, and a steep drive, you can get
back to enjoying nature....
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Lessons From A Tow Dolly Newbie
After moving up to a 32-foot Class C from a much smaller Rialta (21 feet), we quickly
decided on the need to tow our car for increased mobility at our destinations.
Unfortunately for us, neither of the cars we currently own could be towed four on the
ground. That meant either a new car or a tow dolly. We opted for a tow dolly. Used tow
dollies are out there somewhere, but my searches didn't find anything close enough to
our home so I began looking at new ones......
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 Joel's Journal: Fort Mountain State Park
Fort Mountain State Park is a great hiking park
located just east of Chatsworth, Georgia, just
off Hwy. 52 at the southern end of the Blue
Ridge Mountains. The park offers more than
70 RV and camping sites; however, the one
complaint I have particularly with this park is
campsite hoarding. On both occasions we
have visited, we have found that early arrivals
have "claimed" several sites, usually the nicer
ones, for friends and family arriving later. But
even this annoyance didn’t spoil our enjoyment completely. It is popular for hiking,
horseback riding and mountain biking. .....
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 Crazy Gas Prices and Your RV
Given the current state of our federal government, there is little
chance that fuel prices will come down in the near future. So here we
are, owning vehicles that are less than fuel efficient and wondering
whether we can afford to use them. Of course, routine costs continue
whether we use our RVs or not.....
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 Cleaning Your RV Awning For $1
Our new Jayco Greyhawk RV has an electric awning, and while an awning can provide
needed shade and a good place to sit while grilling burgers or just people watching,
nobody wants to sit under an awning covered with mold, mildew and dead insects.
Unfortunately, my awning was becoming quite the eyesore with the aforementioned mold
spots all over. It was so bad my wife was embarrassed to extend the awning on a recent
trip to Gulf Shores, Alabama....
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 Montgomery South RV Park
Sometimes, you want all the amenities and
none of the hassles. Sometimes, you just
want a nice place to spend the night where
you feel secure. Sometimes, a place like
Montgomery South RV Park is just right. We
spent a quiet night there and with most of the
amenities one might expect......
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 Joel's Journal: Carlyle Lake Recreation Area
Carlyle Lake, the largest manmade lake in Illinois, also has the largest campground in
the Illinois State Park system, and along with several other campgrounds, offers more
than 700 campsites for campers and RVers. .....
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 Joel's Journal: Onondaga Cave State Park
Onondaga Cave State Park is located approximately 70
miles west of St. Louis, Missouri, off I-44 at the Leasburg
exit. The park offers a variety of activities, including
camping, fishing, hiking, canoeing, and swimming, as well
as tours of the namesake cave system.....
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Ask Joel:
A website reader asked Joel:
The tires on my class C are 8 years old, 35,000 miles on them. They look
good, no cracks and have good tread on them. I keep them covered when
not in use and use Armoral (original) to keep them looking good; plus, I think Armoral helps to protect from cracking.
Still I am told that tires should be changed after 7 years. We use our RV at least once a month and more throughout the year. Because of no idle time, do you think the tire life could be longer?
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 The RV Park At Tranquility Base -
The Space and Rocket Center located at One
Tranquility Base in Huntsville, Alabama, owns
an RV park, but from my experience, that is not
a widely-known or a well-advertised fact. What
is certainly true, however, is that if you are
going to visit the Space and Rocket Center in
an RV, there is not a more convenient place to
do so than the RV park located adjacent to the
Space Center.....
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 Buying A New RV
After selling our 21-foot Winnebago
Rialta, we took a deep breath and for a
little while pondered the possibility of not
purchasing another RV. We thought about
insurance, parking fees, regular
maintenance, cleaning, payments, down
payment, and the high price of gas. We
considered the possibility of buying a new
car instead and staying in hotels when we
travel. ......
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 Favorite
Photos -
Campers for sale. One well used.
Photo, courtesy of Jim Pruett,
Montgomery, Alabama.
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more fun photos...
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 Florida RV Parks
- If you have loved Henderson Beach State Park
in the past, the good news is that you will
continue to love the level sites, clean
restrooms, relaxing atmosphere, and the short
walk to a beautiful beach. The bad news is that
if you were used to paying $22 per night, it is
now $30. I think it is a bargain to be in the
heart of Destin...
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