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We went to Alaska in 2014 in our 40' motorhome. We took a month to get there (traveling up the east side of the Canadian Rockies), spent two months exploring Alaska, and then took another month to return to the US via the Cassiar Hwy. Wonderful trip. Thinking of doing it again. 8^)
-- jc&bev
Alaska RV Trip Planning - Overview
Our Alaska RV Trip was completed April 27 - September 21, 2019. Updates to our planning posts are indicated in RED based on our actual experiences. Alaska Started All This Many of you know that we are full-time RVers largely because of a trip we took to Alaska back in July of 2004 (we flew in a...
Here's a tip we can share with you about our Alaska trip back in 2014. We timed our travels so that we ended up in Palmer for the State Fair. It worked out great for us and we enjoyed the fair very much. There is a campground near the fair grounds that we made reservations with to ensure that we had a place to stay while visiting the fair and that it was within walking distance of the entrance to the fair. It is called Town & Country RV Park. It cost us $100 for 4 nights. There were hookups, but I don't remember specifics.
<https://www.roverpass.com/c/town-and-country-rv-park-palmer-ak/>
Two Weeks In The Life At Butterfield RV Resort - (Benson, AZ)
Well, I had planned on posting at least once a week, but that clearly hasn't happened. And now it's almost Christmas and we'll be spending the next two-plus weeks in Florida. It's Christmas Eve, and we're flying out this afternoon heading to Orlando and then making the drive north from there to...
Why that private park instead of the SKP park?
-- jc
Settling In At Butterfield RV Resort - (Benson, AZ)
Around 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, we made the 3-mile drive from the Escapees SKP Saguaro RV Park to the Butterfield RV Resort in Benson, AZ. We got checked in and we welcomed by our long-time friends Don & Deb who are full-timers that have been here as Assistant Managers for 11 years now. We parked...
Back in Feb '18 we changed our Verizon plan to participate in some sort of FMCA deal. I forget the details now, but it included a newer version of the JetPack for $1.
Apparently that $1 was not the full price. Just the other day I converted our post-pay plan to the pre-pay plan in order to get the unlimited data. Today I received a bill from Verizon for $133 to cover the balance of the value of the upgraded JetPack. Apparently we had been put on a two year contract with that FMCA deal (something I was not aware of) so now they want the balance of the value of the JetPack because we 'cancelled' our contract to go pre-paid.
I called about it and am currently disputing that charge because we didn't stop being customers, we just changed how we pay. I'll let you know how that goes...
-- jcw3rd
Tuttle Creek Campground, Museum of Western Film History, and Manzanar National Historic Site - (Lone Pine, CA)
Yikes, it was cold overnight. It hovered around 32 degrees and our furnace ran quite a bit since we don't have an electrical hook-up here at Tuttle Creek BLM Campground. But when the sun finally got above the White Mountains to our east, it warmed up to the 60s. Since it was dark when we got set...
That's what we just did. 8^)
-- jc
Switched Our JetPack To Verizon's New Prepaid Unlimited Data Plan
About a week ago, Chris & Cherie with RV Mobile Internet broke the news that Verizon introduced a new truly unlimited data plan for JetPack devices (mobile hotspots). However, it is a PREPAID plan (pay upfront each month, but no contract required). Read the details here: Verizon Overhauls Prepai...
Your description of that lake reminded me of Crater Lake. I don't know your travel plans, but if you intend to eventually head south I recommend you schedule a visit to Crater Lake if you've never been there. It's one of the wonders of the world, IMHO. 8^)
Sol Duc Falls & Marymere Falls - (Olympic National Park)
Unlike our early morning visit to Hurricane Ridge the other day, we didn't get going until the afternoon. As the two waterfalls - Sol Duc and Marymere - are very popular, we just conceded that we would have to enjoy them with many others. The Marymere Falls trailhead is about 15 miles from Salt ...
Yep, enjoyed following along. 8^)
Ozette Triangle Loop Hike - Day 1 - Olympic National Park
We decided to do a short backpacking trip in Olympic National Park and spend a night sleeping beside the Pacific Ocean in solitude. The Ozette Triangle is 3 miles from the Ozette Ranger Station to the beach, 3 miles along the beach, and 3 miles on a different trail back to the ranger station. Th...
So, you neglected to finish the story. Did you partake? 8^)
Girls Day Out & A Little Disc Golf - (Portland, OR)
We met up at Dan & Sheila's rental cottage around 10:00. Linda helped brush Sheila's hair and get her ready for the day. Dan made sure Linda knew how to operate the van ramp and wheelchair locks as Sheila drove in and got positioned. The gals were locked in and ready to go for their ...
Yea, I second that vote for Safety-T-Plus stabilizers. Makes our 40' MH much easier to steer.
-- jc
Brutal Wyoming Winds & Our First Walmart Stay - (Rock Springs, WY)
We had a very quiet night at Table Mountain Vineyards. It was foggy this morning, and we took a little more time before getting on the road. Today, we were going to do about 340 miles to the Rock Springs area along I-80. I looked at our route options, and the Wyoming backroads didn't look as goo...
I looked around, here and at their site, and I couldn't locate a price anywhere. How much?
-- jc
Installation Of Our Truma AquaGo
To catch our newer readers up to date, Linda & I were a test RV for Truma's tankless water heater back in 2014. We were one of about 30 RVs included in the test. Truma International is a German company (founded in 1949 by Philipp Kreiss) that supplies heating and air conditioning products to the...
Ahhh, that brings back fond memories of our skydiving days. Bev has over 100 jumps and I'm just north of 500. Loved that sport!
-- jc&bev
Memorial Day Remembrance & Fun - (Geneseo, IL)
We wish everyone a safe and happy Memorial Day. And we always remember those that fought for our freedom and the ability to live the life we live. In our visit with Scott's brother, Kent, yesterday, we heard about his 1977 GMC Motorhome. Well, this morning, he pulled up in it as we were just get...
Well, we'll try and keep track of your travels in hopes of hooking up with you guys. We just had a traffic accident (no one seriously hurt) and so the rig is going to be in the shop for a month being repaired here in Bakersfield, CA. We hope to hit the road again by the first of July, headed for Rapid City, SD. From there we head to the headwaters of the Mississippi where we will join the Great River Road for our trip down the Mississippi River to New Orleans.
Hope to cross paths with you maybe in SD?
-- jc&bev
On The Move Into Southern Wyoming - (Rock Springs, WY)
So, at 5:00 a.m. this morning, we wake up to the sound of metal banging. My first thought was "What inconsiderate jerk is making all that racket this early in the morning?" My second thought was someone was opening and closing the door on the vault toilet or perhaps the wind was blowing it. It w...
Hi H&L,
Two questions. First, where are you headed in such a hurry? And how long is your new rig? Bev and I have been talking about downsizing, now that we purchased a new home in San Miguel de Allende, MX.
thx...
-- jc&bev
On The Move Into Southern Wyoming - (Rock Springs, WY)
So, at 5:00 a.m. this morning, we wake up to the sound of metal banging. My first thought was "What inconsiderate jerk is making all that racket this early in the morning?" My second thought was someone was opening and closing the door on the vault toilet or perhaps the wind was blowing it. It w...
Personally, I prefer our setup because our inverter can be placed in ‘standby mode’ so if we loose shore power the inverter steps in and continues to provide power so that my desktop computer does not crash. Also, since our AC units are not powered through the inverter we don’t have to worry about overloading the inverter or discharging the batteries too quickly if we suddenly loose shore power. I think you are going to tire of this setup of yours, what with having to remember to set everything in the right ‘state’ manually for things to work properly. I see a redesign in your future down the road one day. 8^}
Living With Our New Solar System
Okay, with our new rig and our new solar system, we've made some rookie mistakes and discovered that maybe we should have done at least one thing differently on our install that has nothing to do with the actual solar part of the equation. The big issue is that our converter doesn't play well wi...
Why do you have to register your MH before you can register your car? Is that a state (FL) requirement or just your personal preference?
-- jc
Final Day At Nevada Treasure, A Short Move, & Solar Installation - (Pahrump, NV)
Monday I took advantage of Nevada Treasure's very nice fitness center this morning. It's a real fitness center with several machines, free weights, saunas, hot tub, lockers, and more. RV guests as well as local members can use it. Also, the showers are about three times the size of the one in th...
A bit too fast for these old eyes...
-- jcw3rd
Transition Break For An Uplifting Video
For our recent Reunion Rally, Lee Perkins (Open Road Video) had folks send him photos of their life on the road, and he put this video together to Andy Grammer's "Good To Be Alive". The lyrics fit perfectly. This, my friends, is why us full-time RVers do what we do. :) Thanks Lee!! ...
Our RVing days are coming to an end also. Maybe one or at most two more years. We have purchased a home in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. We love it down here ( we are currently on a brief visit to furnish our new home). We hope you can come down for a visit one of these days...
-- jc&Bev
Big Changes Are Coming Sooner Than Expected
So, Linda & I have been kicking around a lot of scenarios about our future, and we've recently made some big decisions. Though we still don't know how long we will remain full-time RVers, we have started the process of making changes in the way we will live and travel. Not too long ago, we were ...
Just wanted to share with you our favorite RV park in Pahrump. It used to be called Terrible's Lakeside RV Resort, but it has changed hands and is now just called Lakeside RV Resort. It is a Good Sam park. It also used to be a Passport America park, but I don't know if it still is. Here's the URL:https://www.lakesidecasinopahrump.com
It is such a pretty park. If you get a chance, drive by and check it out. Maybe you'll stay there next time. I know we will. 8^)
-- jc&bev
A Short Move & Another Air Trip
Sunday Happy Easter! When we scheduled the Reunion Rally, we didn't check the calendar that closely and had no idea that our last day was on Easter. Most of the folks at the Reunion Rally will be traveling today as Wine Ridge Resort had another rally coming in and the spots for an extended stay ...
Well, I'm glad you posted it. I found it an interesting read. Also, I did not know about their data plan. And I've been a member since day one. I will be looking into that.
thx...
-- jc
My Take On Family Motor Coach Association Allowing Towable RV Owners
FMCA Votes To Allow Towable Owners To Be Members There had been a rumor for a long time that the Family Motor Coach Association (FMCA) which is an RV club that has been dedicated to motorhome owners only for 53 years was considering opening up their membership to owners of fifth wheels and trave...
Happy Holidays you two!
-- jc&bev
On To Tucson
It was another frigid morning in southwestern New Mexico. I was glad I dumped tanks and disconnected the water and sewer last night. Checkout time here at Rusty's RV Ranch is 11:00, and we were ready to go well before then. Sue & Guy were also leaving, so after we got hitched up, we walked over ...
Wow. The photos over there are just STUNNING.
—jc
Introducing NatureTravelers.com
Well, I've been working on this project for months, and the timing got out of whack due to the unplanned events in our lives this year. So, it's still not complete, but we wanted to get it out there for our loyal readers to check out. Introducing our new website NatureTravelers.com. ...
I sent you a private email a few days ago about volunteering at your next rally. Did you get that email?
-- jc
Relaxing & Confirming Some Exciting 2018 Travel - (Roane County, TN)
We spent the morning outside overlooking the lake in our LaFuma loungers. In our outdoor "office" I wrote a couple of Journal entries. Linda stayed in her pajamas until about 1:30 on this beautiful day. We simply enjoyed the setting until a DirecTV tech arrived sometime after 5:00 p.m. H...
That's SO funny. We made an offer on a house yesterday too! I'll send you a pic in email.
-- jc&bev
Things Are Hoppin'
So, we arrived in The Villages a little before noon on Friday, June 30. A short time before that, we learned that the house we were selling in Louisville closed and proceeds had been wired to our account. Whew! So glad that's done. I was stressing about that whole thing, and I just wanted it to...
So sorry to hear about this trouble you are experiencing with your beloved rig. But I'm heartened by your attitude. That's the way you deal with a crisis. I expect you are an inspiration to all who read this posting. Best of luck. Chin up!
-- jc
Really Bad News For Our Fifth Wheel - (Sevierville, TN)
When we arrived here at River Plantation RV Resort back on May 4th, we noticed that the pin box on our fifth wheel was angled upward instead of level. Upon further review, we could see major cracks in the frame at the back of the pin box. We knew that wasn't good, but we had a R...
One day this will all be a memory. 8^)
Dealing With An Estate - (Louisville, KY)
I don't think it's ever been this many days without us posting a Journal entry unless we've been out of the country. But trying to get a house emptied out and sold is a time-consuming project with so many things to do it's easy to get side-tracked. We've been working 12-hour days and barely hav...
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