http://www.campingroadtrip.com/camping-and-rv-forums/forumid/-1/scope/threadsAn aggregated view of all public forum threads.2013-06-18T05:59:33Z2013-06-18T05:59:33Z302013-06-11T17:17:53ZCampcationhttp://www.campingroadtrip.com/camping-and-rv-forums/forumid/-1/threadid/3567/scope/postsHello all, Has anyone been to Grey's Point in VA? I am headed there in a few weeks and wanted to know what everyone thinks. Thank you Campcation02013-06-07T02:46:30ZCampingLiferhttp://www.campingroadtrip.com/camping-and-rv-forums/forumid/-1/threadid/3565/scope/postsWill using an electric heater in a truck camper that is connected to 30 amp service drain the camper's battery? 12013-05-02T08:16:10Zgrasshopshttp://www.campingroadtrip.com/camping-and-rv-forums/forumid/-1/threadid/3529/scope/postsDo you have a dog, and do you go camping with your dog? If yes, what measures/precautions do you take to make sure your pet stays safe and doesn't disturb other campers? I ask because I just got a new canine friend. He's housebroken and all, but he gets easily distracted and is a bit spoiled by his previous owner. I want to take him camping one day, but I'm not sure how I'll deal with it if he misbehaves or causes trouble while we're camping.12013-06-02T02:26:59Ztipicampinghttp://www.campingroadtrip.com/camping-and-rv-forums/forumid/-1/threadid/3563/scope/postsMy wife and I built an 18' Sioux tipi and enjoy packing it up and going camping. We set the tipi as a base camp and travel the area on a couple motorcycles. I lived in a tipi for a couple of years, about 25 years ago. I hadn't met my wife yet, but after some stories she wanted to give it a try. We broke out my old book and sewed it up, went to east Texas and cut the poles. Our First camping was in Nebraska for family wedding. Next it was off to Florida, another family wedding, wife's got a big family. In November 65th wedding anniversary in Illinois. Nebraska was wet and cold, Florida was cold first night, then beautiful. Illinois was cold and windy. The tipi showed it's true worth. Wind gusting to 35 miles per and 17 degrees. Safe and comfortable inside we fixed our meals and stayed nice and toasty. It's breath taking to look up through the smoke flaps and see a star filled sky. The smoke flaps, when blowing in the wind, sounds like the sails on an old sailing ship. And when you lie down the view of the poles in the light of a flickering fire, mystifying. The view outside in the evening is fantastic. An hour glass shape of canvas and poles with smoke rising from the smoke hole. Why am I writing this when I could be camping Bye02010-12-21T16:13:49Zontheroadagain365http://www.campingroadtrip.com/camping-and-rv-forums/forumid/-1/threadid/649/scope/postsHere's a list of horse camps in Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Five drive-in horse camps provide ready access to backcountry trails within the park. Auto access horse camps are open from April 1 - November 13, 2011. Anthony Creek Thirty miles southeast of Maryville, TN on U. S. Highway 321. Take US 321 to Townsend, TN. Take Highway 73 to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Follow signs for Cades Cove Campground. The horse camp is in the back of picnic area, through the gate to the Anthony Creek Trail. Big Creek Sixteen miles east of Newport, TN on I-40. Exit I-40 at exit 451. Follow road past Walters Power Generating Station to 4-way intersection. Follow signs to Big Creek. Cataloochee Exit I-40 at exit 20, 25 miles west (north) of Asheville, NC (87 miles east of Knoxville, TN). Turn right onto Cove Creek Road 0.1 mile from I-40. Follow Cove Creek Road approximately 11 miles to Cataloochee horse camp. Round Bottom Just north of Cherokee, NC turn off US 441 onto Big Cove Road. Go 0.2 mile to the stop sign and turn left. Go 8.8 miles to a “T” intersection. Turn right and go 0.9 mile to end of pavement. Take a gravel road (adjacent to trout rearing facility) 3.5 miles to horse camp. Tow String Campground is located 4 miles north of Cherokee, NC off US 441. Turn right at sign for Tow String Road and horse camp. Auto-access horse camps have picnic tables, grills, designated parking spaces (usually gravel), refuse containers, hitch racks and space to pitch a tent or two. Big Creek has flush toilets with cold water. Other horse camps have portable toilets and no drinking water. Water is available for horses, either in the campground or at a nearby stream.42009-08-06T14:23:00ZDamienhttp://www.campingroadtrip.com/camping-and-rv-forums/forumid/-1/threadid/52/scope/postsHello Everyone, Im new to RVing and I want to plan a trip from DC to North Carolina. Can anyone recommend any places that I can rent an RV from? D72013-05-23T21:24:11ZLarry and Ritahttp://www.campingroadtrip.com/camping-and-rv-forums/forumid/-1/threadid/3557/scope/postsI live in Portland, OR and am unable to locate the Jazante RV Park, can you be clearer about this complaint. I have camped all over the place here in Oregon and Washington No Jazante RV . Check the name out and be clear so we can all avoide the right place. Vancouver Larry12013-03-07T02:42:56Zangelahttp://www.campingroadtrip.com/camping-and-rv-forums/forumid/-1/threadid/3312/scope/postsMy husband and I are planning to go for a trip to Portland. We decided to stay at Jazante RV Park. We already paid for a month's stay when we were told that on top of that, we need to provide them with an application form and then have to pass a background AND credit check!!! My mouth fell. We have been camping for years, and never have we been asked any of that sort of thing just to stay in a campground. Thankfully, we were able to get our money back (not without a fight though). 82013-04-26T11:38:13Zfr1endly2http://www.campingroadtrip.com/camping-and-rv-forums/forumid/-1/threadid/3441/scope/postsME and my fiancee just bought a used 28 ft trailer. We will be taking her on a local over night trial camping trip. I need information.... on what to doo charge the trailer overnight? when do i turn on the fridge any tips for two new campers (we are in our 50's) thanks!!!!!! i have packed up the trailer with the everyday essentials..... so now i need what people do the night before or morning of leaving... doing overnight on a LONG ISLAND local beach 102013-05-14T20:25:27Zfr1endly2http://www.campingroadtrip.com/camping-and-rv-forums/forumid/-1/threadid/3536/scope/postsOKAY so i have gone on two camping weekends since we bought our 2002 Sunnybrook trailer. Now we put a 22 inch flat screen tv/dvd player in the rv for my kids.... and i am trying to figure out why when i put up the wineguard antenna, turn the little button ON....and have it wired we still cannot receive channels. Do i need a digital antenna? any help will be appreciated thank you 42013-05-22T17:52:07Zmikeporterhttp://www.campingroadtrip.com/camping-and-rv-forums/forumid/-1/threadid/3554/scope/postsI found this on the news today: 'http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/german-mountaineer-dies-of-cardiac-arrest-while-climbing-alaskas-mount-mckinley/2013/05/21/06731740-c24c-11e2-9642-a56177f1cdf7_story.html' target='_blank'>German mountaineer dies of cardiac arrest while climbing Alaska's Mount McKinley. I don't know if any of this forum's users are also mountaineers, and granted it's Denali. Nonetheless, I think this incident does highlight the fact that we need to be sure if our bodies can take it before we challenge ourselves into doing a potentially strenuous outdoor activity. Sometimes, our enthusiasm just gets the better of us. Your thoughts?02013-05-22T17:27:18Zmikeporterhttp://www.campingroadtrip.com/camping-and-rv-forums/forumid/-1/threadid/3553/scope/postsRVing spouses, I have a question for you: How did you and your spouse come up with the decision on which RV to buy? Did you wives insist on features you claim you can't live without? Did you husbands put your foot down on which features your RV should have and what you do without? The reason I asked is a buddy of mine just bought a TT. But before he could buy this particular TT, his wife insisted on conditions like having a 'fully functional kitchen.' Thankfully, they reached a compromise. In my case, my wife left the decision entirely to me. All she wanted was a decent shower and an antenna so she could watch her favorite TV shows wherever we are. Any similar stories to share?02013-03-29T18:13:47Zgeorgitohttp://www.campingroadtrip.com/camping-and-rv-forums/forumid/-1/threadid/3389/scope/postsIf you're planning to head over to Florida this summer, make sure that you pack a whole lot of DEET and protective clothing. There's been an announcement that gallinippers will be making an appearance again in Florida, particularly the Central area this summer. These giant mosquitoes are about 20 times the normal ones so you can imagine how painful their bites can be. You can check out this article all about it: 'http://www.clickorlando.com/news/UF-Researcher-Mega-mosquitoes-set-to-invade-Central-Fla/-/1637132/19196520/-/y0c9ydz/-/index.html'>UF Researcher: Mega mosquitoes set to invade Central Fla. Be safe everyone!22013-05-15T16:14:24Zmary22http://www.campingroadtrip.com/camping-and-rv-forums/forumid/-1/threadid/3545/scope/postsHave you heard about the cacti in Saguaro National Park getting vandalized? If not, read it 'http://www.azfamily.com/news/Graffiti-vandals-tag-cactuses-in-Saguaro-National-Park-207283611.html' target='_blank'>here. First, it was Joshua Tree National Park that 'http://www.kcet.org/living/travel/socal_wanderer/national-park/vandalized-canyon-in-joshua-tree-to-be-closed-for-another-month.html' target='_blank'>got hit by vandals last April. Now this. Really, this is just appalling. Some people just don't have any respect.12013-05-09T16:11:12Zmary22http://www.campingroadtrip.com/camping-and-rv-forums/forumid/-1/threadid/3534/scope/postsWell, we were supposed to go camping on Mother's Day weekend. Unfortunately, a few unexpected circumstances derailed those plans. Help cheer me up by telling me your camping plans for Mother's Day, if any? Thanks a bunch.22011-04-20T18:28:02Zmary22http://www.campingroadtrip.com/camping-and-rv-forums/forumid/-1/threadid/838/scope/postsIngredients 2 cups sugar 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup HERSHEY'S Cocoa 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 2 eggs 1 cup milk 1/2 cup vegetable oil 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 cup boiling water 'PERFECTLY CHOCOLATE' CHOCOLATE FROSTING (recipe follows) Directions 1 Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round baking pans. 2 Stir together sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt in large bowl. Add eggs, milk, oil and vanilla; beat on medium speed of mixer 2 minutes. Stir in boiling water (batter will be thin). Pour batter into prepared pans. 3 Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks. Cool completely. Frost with 'PERFECTLY CHOCOLATE' CHOCOLATE FROSTING. 10 to 12 servings. VARIATIONS: ONE-PAN CAKE: Grease and flour 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Heat oven to 350° F. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake 35 to 40 minutes. Cool completely. Frost. THREE LAYER CAKE: Grease and flour three 8-inch round baking pans. Heat oven to 350°F. Pour batter into prepared pans. Bake 30 to 35 minutes. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks. Cool completely. Frost. BUNDT CAKE: Grease and flour 12-cup Bundt pan. Heat oven to 350°F. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake 50 to 55 minutes. Cool 15 minutes; remove from pan to wire rack. Cool completely. Frost. CUPCAKES: Line muffin cups (2-1/2 inches in diameter) with paper bake cups. Heat oven to 350°F. Fill cups 2/3 full with batter. Bake 22 to 25 minutes. Cool completely. Frost. About 30 cupcakes. 'PERFECTLY CHOCOLATE' CHOCOLATE FROSTING 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine 2/3 cup HERSHEY'S Cocoa 3 cups powdered sugar 1/3 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Melt butter. Stir in cocoa. Alternately add powdered sugar and milk, beating to spreading consistency. Add small amount additional milk, if needed. Stir in vanilla. About 2 cups frosting.52013-05-02T07:41:58Zgrasshopshttp://www.campingroadtrip.com/camping-and-rv-forums/forumid/-1/threadid/3527/scope/postsSo I've been reading a bit on the RV lifestyle (because I dream of full-timing it someday), and I came across 'http://gypsyjournalrv.com/2013/04/rving-friends-are-the-best' target='_blank'>this blog post by Nick Russell. It says: 'One of the greatest things about the RV lifestyle is that we have been blessed with so many wonderful friends. And many times those friendships are stronger than the ones we had with people in our old hometown before we hit the road.' So I've got a question for you full-time RVers: Are RVing friends really the best? Why?12013-05-09T15:38:17Zmary22http://www.campingroadtrip.com/camping-and-rv-forums/forumid/-1/threadid/3532/scope/postsDon't know if this is the right forum to post this or if the admins will allow it, but I just found out that CampingSurvival.com is holding a discount sale of Mountain House freeze-dried food products from May 9 to 15, 2013. If you're going camping or distance hiking any time soon, maybe it's worth checking out? Here's the link: 'http://www.campingsurvival.com/freezedriedfoods.html' target='_blank'>http://www.campingsurvival.com/freezedriedfoods.html.02013-04-02T02:52:57Zmikeporterhttp://www.campingroadtrip.com/camping-and-rv-forums/forumid/-1/threadid/3404/scope/postsI've always been hearing this term from a lot of other RVers, but never really understand what it means. Just what exactly is boondocking?42013-01-22T17:09:28Zmary22http://www.campingroadtrip.com/camping-and-rv-forums/forumid/-1/threadid/3113/scope/postsI recently came across this article here about getting your teens to go camping. While my kids are quite young, it dawned on me just how much how things have changed. I remember when I was a teen, going camping was something that was a part of growing up. Nowadays, it's like something that parents have to take an extra effort now to get their kids to do. Any parents here feel the same way?7