Travel Forum / Travel Types / RV Travel / April 2005

Our drive on FM 1476 and TX 36 took us past some huge dairy farms.
One large ranch had an ornate welded iron gate with DEEP sh.t CATTLE
CO. arching over the top.  Saw a live skunk galloping over the road too.
After a quiet night at Lake Proctor, we motored up U.S. 67 to

We are moving the motorhome to Anza-Borrego SP today then next week up
to the Coachella Valley--Desert Palm, Palm Springs------- somewhere
central to use as a base to catch Joshua Tree NP and San Bernardino
National Forrest.  

I'm gonna invest in Delorme Street Atlas 2005 and a GPS unit along with my
laptop.
I'm wondering if any of you guys that have been using similar set ups have
something interesting that you have done or have any tips you might want to

Located in the East Bay of San Francisco Bay Area.
1998 Chevy Cavalier 4 Door Sedan ~ $3500
~ 46,500 miles
~ 4 speed Automatic Transmission

I used to own a 1979 Toyota mini-cruiser.
It was nice for two people at the time. Kind of like a walk thru camper
on a mini pickup. But it was under powererd, and abit low to enter the
drivers seat. But, it was a reasonably comfortable camper.

I'm in the market for  AAA-like roadside assistance/ towing coverage that
will get both my diesel PU and my trailer towed in if I have a breakdown
Any comments on which programs ( Western USA ) have the best service / worst
service ... good rates and perks, etc

Awhile back I came across a very informative "howto" article on how one
could "flip" the axles on his/her TT or 5th wheel to gain an extra few
inches of clearance. At the time it was not relevant, but I have since
purchased a newer truck that sits about 4" higher in the back, and ...

As of about the 15th of this month Paramount Kings Island , Cincinati
Ohio has told me that there campground was not going to be opened this
year.... Looked at there accomodations and there is nothing refering
to any campgrounds in the area.... but it is loaded with HOTELS &

I need to add some hydraulic oil to my HWH jacks.  Not sure where it is
going, but sure that the reservoir is down.  HWH says to use ONLY their oil.
Is this necessary, or can I use generic hydraulic oil?
Steve

It just opened up at the Exxon gas station just off of State HWY 16 at
the Sedgwick exit in Port Orchard. Enjoy!

Two weeks ago I rode a hundred miles across the U.P. on my motorcycle.
Today the ground is white.  It really isn't abnormal for Paradise to
get a snowstorm in April - or May, even - but with the early spring
we've been enjoying, I had my hopes up...

anyone ever stay down here at Jabour's Campground ?  ~jeanie~

We're Florida residents looking for summer campground recommendations
up in Hew Hampshire or Maine; to get away from the heat and humidity in
Central Florida during July and August.  Like the seashore and great
seafood restaurants; Does anyone have any recommendations as to where

Does anyone have a website that gives the advantages and dis-advantages of
each?
I am about to get back into an RV.  I have owned a motorhome and a pop-up
trailer in the past, 70's - 80's.