Comments for http://www.familyrvfun.com Sat, 28 Jan 2012 07:54:01 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on RV Solar Panel by Bob http://www.familyrvfun.com/rv-solar-panel/comment-page-1/#comment-28242 Bob Sat, 28 Jan 2012 07:54:01 +0000 http://www.familyrvfun.com/?page_id=403#comment-28242 This looks really cool! My next project is to go solar. These brackets look like a great solution. This looks really cool! My next project is to go solar. These brackets look like a great solution.

]]> Comment on Places We Have Been by Bob http://www.familyrvfun.com/places-we-have-been/comment-page-1/#comment-28241 Bob Sat, 28 Jan 2012 07:51:35 +0000 http://www.familyrvfun.com/?page_id=224#comment-28241 Hi, Yes Claire has finish the book but is having trouble getting it in the right format to make it an ebook. Stay tuned to the site and we will have a big announcement. Hi,

Yes Claire has finish the book but is having trouble getting it in the right format to make it an ebook. Stay tuned to the site and we will have a big announcement.

]]> Comment on Wrights Lake: It was a beautiful week by Bob http://www.familyrvfun.com/family_rv_fun/wrights-lake-beautiful-week/comment-page-1/#comment-28240 Bob Sat, 28 Jan 2012 07:47:57 +0000 http://www.familyrvfun.com/?p=381#comment-28240 Hi Maria, Site 32 is a good site. Don't worry. It will take a little negotiation to get into it, but if you go slow and take your time (with a good "backer-upper") you will be fine. The road to your site has a lot of trees to look out for. Going through that area, what we do, is have my wife walk out in front of our car and help me look out for trees. But don't let that scare you. Just take your time pulling into the spot. Problems happen when you rush to get parked. We have stayed in sites 24, 25 and 28. Wrights Lake is paradise and worth the extra effort. Have fun and bring lots of bug spray especially if your there in July. We will probably try to go over Labor day weekend this year. Regards, Bob Erwin Hi Maria,

Site 32 is a good site. Don’t worry. It will take a little negotiation to get into it, but if you go slow and take your time (with a good “backer-upper”) you will be fine. The road to your site has a lot of trees to look out for. Going through that area, what we do, is have my wife walk out in front of our car and help me look out for trees.

But don’t let that scare you. Just take your time pulling into the spot. Problems happen when you rush to get parked.

We have stayed in sites 24, 25 and 28.

Wrights Lake is paradise and worth the extra effort. Have fun and bring lots of bug spray especially if your there in July. We will probably try to go over Labor day weekend this year.

Regards,

Bob Erwin

]]> Comment on Wrights Lake: It was a beautiful week by Maria http://www.familyrvfun.com/family_rv_fun/wrights-lake-beautiful-week/comment-page-1/#comment-28230 Maria Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:04:18 +0000 http://www.familyrvfun.com/?p=381#comment-28230 Thanks for posting the map and pics. Beautiful. I scored a site after three attempts at reserving other sites and failing. I'm in Site 32 right now, but we have a small travel trailer and a Tundra to fit into the 25' site. It's ADA accessible; I'm not sure what that means. Did you notice if some sites are wider than others? Which sites have you stayed in? Did you happen to see any RVs in the 25-foot sites? I'm a little worried. My husband thinks we'll squeeze the trailer in and angle the truck, but I'm not so sure... He's a great backer-upper, but still. Thanks for posting the map and pics. Beautiful. I scored a site after three attempts at reserving other sites and failing. I’m in Site 32 right now, but we have a small travel trailer and a Tundra to fit into the 25′ site. It’s ADA accessible; I’m not sure what that means. Did you notice if some sites are wider than others? Which sites have you stayed in? Did you happen to see any RVs in the 25-foot sites? I’m a little worried. My husband thinks we’ll squeeze the trailer in and angle the truck, but I’m not so sure… He’s a great backer-upper, but still.

]]> Comment on The Black Oaks of Yosemite by Simon Pedersen http://www.familyrvfun.com/yosemite-national-park/black-oaks-yosemite/comment-page-1/#comment-26588 Simon Pedersen Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:41:21 +0000 http://www.familyrvfun.com/?p=887#comment-26588 Lovely cinematography. And of course, Yosemite! Lovely cinematography. And of course, Yosemite!

]]> Comment on Places We Have Been by Tisha Altamirano http://www.familyrvfun.com/places-we-have-been/comment-page-1/#comment-24784 Tisha Altamirano Tue, 29 Nov 2011 19:17:29 +0000 http://www.familyrvfun.com/?page_id=224#comment-24784 I came across your Blog, fun and informational about RVing! Did you finish you Mobile Kitchen Receipe book? We are a family owned business that we Repair and Maintenance RV, Trailers in the Bay Area. I came across your Blog, fun and informational about RVing! Did you finish you Mobile Kitchen Receipe book? We are a family owned business that we Repair and Maintenance RV, Trailers in the Bay Area.

]]> Comment on RV Solar Panel by denny http://www.familyrvfun.com/rv-solar-panel/comment-page-1/#comment-24481 denny Sun, 27 Nov 2011 14:33:41 +0000 http://www.familyrvfun.com/?page_id=403#comment-24481 it really seems great! but we found another way to install solar panels on RV roof, no needing to driving hole,and also have a space for air through. you can learn more visit website:http://www.brightsolar-power.com/index.php/product/view/127.html it really seems great!
but we found another way to install solar panels on RV roof, no needing to driving hole,and also have a space for air through.
you can learn more visit website:http://www.brightsolar-power.com/index.php/product/view/127.html

]]> Comment on A Trip to the Pinnacles National Monument by Anonymous http://www.familyrvfun.com/family_rv_fun/trip-pinnacles-national-monument/comment-page-1/#comment-18847 Anonymous Sat, 01 Oct 2011 13:55:31 +0000 http://www.familyrvfun.com/?p=440#comment-18847 another sound great!! We had originally decided to visit Pinnacles after seeing photos of their caves and heard fun experiences from friends, but instead, we spent the majority of the time looking at the scenery and spent less time in the caves. another sound great!! We had originally decided to visit Pinnacles after seeing photos of their caves and heard fun experiences from friends, but instead, we spent the majority of the time looking at the scenery and spent less time in the caves.

]]> Comment on This Year’s Wrights Lake Trip by Gabe http://www.familyrvfun.com/family_rv_fun/years-wrights-lake-trip/comment-page-1/#comment-17345 Gabe Fri, 09 Sep 2011 22:07:26 +0000 http://www.familyrvfun.com/?p=599#comment-17345 Wow Wrights Lake is amazingly beautiful! We're getting an RV next year and we will have to stop by. FYI: If you hold you're iPhone on its side then start recording it will record in 720p and not the vertical resolution you did above... Wow Wrights Lake is amazingly beautiful! We’re getting an RV next year and we will have to stop by.

FYI: If you hold you’re iPhone on its side then start recording it will record in 720p and not the vertical resolution you did above…

]]> Comment on CA Camping: Calaveras Big Trees State Park- June 19 – 21, 2009 by sean http://www.familyrvfun.com/family_rv_fun/ca-camping-calaveras-big-trees-state-park-june-19-21-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-16705 sean Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:44:31 +0000 http://www.familyrvfun.com/?p=338#comment-16705 You stated: "The trees are over 2000 years old and massive giants. " I bet this was a wonderful vacation. I was born in San Diego, but left when I was just 3 years old. Much too young to have explored the mighty nature California has to offer. Over the years I have seen these giant trees in magazines and television programs. I hope to one day visit and spend several weeks exploring all the state has to offer. You stated: “The trees are over 2000 years old and massive giants. ”

I bet this was a wonderful vacation. I was born in San Diego, but left when I was just 3 years old. Much too young to have explored the mighty nature California has to offer. Over the years I have seen these giant trees in magazines and television programs. I hope to one day visit and spend several weeks exploring all the state has to offer.

]]> Comment on Getting Internet Access in Your RV by sean http://www.familyrvfun.com/rv_camping/internet-access-rv/comment-page-1/#comment-16229 sean Mon, 29 Aug 2011 01:12:38 +0000 http://www.familyrvfun.com/?p=309#comment-16229 My parents spend a lot of time in their fifth wheel R.V. in North Georgia. They choose the cellular route and have contracted with AT&T. They find the service to be very reliable. My parents spend a lot of time in their fifth wheel R.V. in North Georgia. They choose the cellular route and have contracted with AT&T. They find the service to be very reliable.

]]> Comment on Caspar Beach RV Park – Summer fun but winter temp by Grace Sevilly http://www.familyrvfun.com/family_rv_fun/caspar-state-beach/comment-page-1/#comment-16007 Grace Sevilly Fri, 26 Aug 2011 16:38:47 +0000 http://www.familyrvfun.com/?p=805#comment-16007 Hi, I have been to the Hendy Woods some years ago, and it was really beautiful. I didn't know that a lot of parks are going to be closed though...it's sad because these parks have become part of the lives of many people in the past number of decades... Thanks for your wonderful pictures, I feel like traveling again! Hi, I have been to the Hendy Woods some years ago, and it was really beautiful. I didn’t know that a lot of parks are going to be closed though…it’s sad because these parks have become part of the lives of many people in the past number of decades… Thanks for your wonderful pictures, I feel like traveling again!

]]> Comment on Trailer Backup Tips from the Long Long Honeymooners by Bob http://www.familyrvfun.com/rv_travel/trailer-backup-tips-long-long-honeymooners/comment-page-1/#comment-15926 Bob Thu, 25 Aug 2011 19:29:09 +0000 http://www.familyrvfun.com/?p=504#comment-15926 Hi, If you don't have the space to do the scoop you have to do the best with the space you have (but you already knew that). I always had a lot of problems backing up until I learned to back-up with the trailer turning in on the drivers side. Much more in control. Hi,

If you don’t have the space to do the scoop you have to do the best with the space you have (but you already knew that).

I always had a lot of problems backing up until I learned to back-up with the trailer turning in on the drivers side. Much more in control.

]]> Comment on RV Awning Care and Maintenance by terry http://www.familyrvfun.com/rv_accessories/rv-awning/comment-page-1/#comment-15906 terry Thu, 25 Aug 2011 15:55:24 +0000 http://www.familyrvfun.com/?p=154#comment-15906 Older post but good information! My wife and I recently bought an RV and use it extensively! The awning however, is looking old. I will have to go get some rv awning cleaning solution and try it and see if that cleans it. THanks for posting this. Gave some good information and ideas to help extend the life of my rv awning! Terry Older post but good information! My wife and I recently bought an RV and use it extensively! The awning however, is looking old. I will have to go get some rv awning cleaning solution and try it and see if that cleans it. THanks for posting this. Gave some good information and ideas to help extend the life of my rv awning! Terry

]]> Comment on Avila Beach Didn’t Disappoint by Michael http://www.familyrvfun.com/family_rv_fun/avila-beach-disappoint/comment-page-1/#comment-15306 Michael Fri, 19 Aug 2011 20:49:32 +0000 http://www.familyrvfun.com/?p=509#comment-15306 Thanks for sharing your experiences. You inspire me to keep a journal of my family's trips whenever we do one. Doing it by RV certainly brings a different perspective to a road trip. Thanks for sharing your experiences. You inspire me to keep a journal of my family’s trips whenever we do one. Doing it by RV certainly brings a different perspective to a road trip.

]]> Comment on 10 Days in the Mountains – Part one – Mt. Madonna Santa Clara County Park by Steve http://www.familyrvfun.com/family_rv_fun/10-days-mountains-part-mt-madonna-santa-clara-county-park/comment-page-1/#comment-14875 Steve Mon, 15 Aug 2011 17:04:37 +0000 http://www.familyrvfun.com/?p=530#comment-14875 Yes ... they do grow up so fast. Unfortunately. I'm a brand new dad, with a little girl barely a year old. Yet, I'm already missing having a baby around the house. She's not a baby anymore! :( Feels like in the blink of an eye, she'll be asking to go out on her first date. Uh-oh! Yes … they do grow up so fast. Unfortunately. I’m a brand new dad, with a little girl barely a year old. Yet, I’m already missing having a baby around the house. She’s not a baby anymore! :( Feels like in the blink of an eye, she’ll be asking to go out on her first date. Uh-oh!

]]> Comment on Toy Hauler – Is this prototype #1? by Charles http://www.familyrvfun.com/rv_camping/toy-hauler-prototype-1/comment-page-1/#comment-14747 Charles Sun, 14 Aug 2011 10:27:30 +0000 http://www.familyrvfun.com/?p=92#comment-14747 You got to do what you got to do. Just goes to show that when the passion is high enough, there is a solution to be found. This applies to pretty much any problem. You can also tell a lot about the person by looking at the type of solution they've decided on. For example, we know a lot about the people who own the above camper and ATV just by looking at their solution. pretty cool. You got to do what you got to do. Just goes to show that when the passion is high enough, there is a solution to be found. This applies to pretty much any problem. You can also tell a lot about the person by looking at the type of solution they’ve decided on. For example, we know a lot about the people who own the above camper and ATV just by looking at their solution. pretty cool.

]]> Comment on Trailer Backup Tips from the Long Long Honeymooners by Dick http://www.familyrvfun.com/rv_travel/trailer-backup-tips-long-long-honeymooners/comment-page-1/#comment-14709 Dick Sun, 14 Aug 2011 02:14:43 +0000 http://www.familyrvfun.com/?p=504#comment-14709 The "scoop" seems great if you have a wide area in front of the camp site...but what if you only have the width of one lane in front of the site you are trying to back into? The “scoop” seems great if you have a wide area in front of the camp site…but what if you only have the width of one lane in front of the site you are trying to back into?

]]> Comment on RV Solar Panel by Ian Jones http://www.familyrvfun.com/rv-solar-panel/comment-page-1/#comment-13916 Ian Jones Sat, 06 Aug 2011 09:12:37 +0000 http://www.familyrvfun.com/?page_id=403#comment-13916 Ron's right- you're likely to have saved a great deal of money by building the panels yourself. It's fantastic that you're prepared to put in the time and effort to lead a more sustainable life and many would do well to follow your example. Unfortunately most people do not possess the expertise or facilities to do as you have done which makes it a great shame that solar panels are so expensive to buy. If we are to be truly encouraged to be more environmentally friendly, this sort of technology needs to become more accessible and reasonably priced. Ron’s right- you’re likely to have saved a great deal of money by building the panels yourself. It’s fantastic that you’re prepared to put in the time and effort to lead a more sustainable life and many would do well to follow your example. Unfortunately most people do not possess the expertise or facilities to do as you have done which makes it a great shame that solar panels are so expensive to buy. If we are to be truly encouraged to be more environmentally friendly, this sort of technology needs to become more accessible and reasonably priced.

]]> Comment on 10 Days in the Mountains – Part one – Mt. Madonna Santa Clara County Park by Alex http://www.familyrvfun.com/family_rv_fun/10-days-mountains-part-mt-madonna-santa-clara-county-park/comment-page-1/#comment-13846 Alex Fri, 05 Aug 2011 16:25:34 +0000 http://www.familyrvfun.com/?p=530#comment-13846 I love family adventures like this! :) I remember how my dad used to tell my wife and I that kids grow up too fast and you'd be surprised to find yourself one day spending a family holiday minus one kid -- all because family outings are suddenly too lame for him (yep, the kid became a teenager!). It happened to us last summer ... ;) Cherish your young ones! :) I love family adventures like this! :) I remember how my dad used to tell my wife and I that kids grow up too fast and you’d be surprised to find yourself one day spending a family holiday minus one kid — all because family outings are suddenly too lame for him (yep, the kid became a teenager!). It happened to us last summer … ;)

Cherish your young ones! :)

]]> Comment on Our Big Yosemite Adventure by Eva http://www.familyrvfun.com/family_camping/big-yosemite-adventure/comment-page-1/#comment-13151 Eva Sat, 30 Jul 2011 00:41:21 +0000 http://www.familyrvfun.com/?p=752#comment-13151 I absolutely love Yosemite! You guys look like you have so much fun together! Thank you so much for sharing! We just bought our first trailer and are looking forward to many family memories to come! :) I absolutely love Yosemite! You guys look like you have so much fun together! Thank you so much for sharing! We just bought our first trailer and are looking forward to many family memories to come! :)

]]> Comment on Camping at New Brighton State Beach by Kevin http://www.familyrvfun.com/family_rv_fun/camping-brighton-state-beach/comment-page-1/#comment-12882 Kevin Wed, 27 Jul 2011 09:40:50 +0000 http://www.familyrvfun.com/?p=327#comment-12882 Thanks for this post on New Brighton Beach Camping it will be handy when I next take a leisurely drive down Highway 1 - something which I am planning later this year. I checked it out and it's still open. Thanks for this post on New Brighton Beach Camping it will be handy when I next take a leisurely drive down Highway 1 – something which I am planning later this year. I checked it out and it’s still open.

]]> Comment on Avila Beach Didn’t Disappoint by Taylor http://www.familyrvfun.com/family_rv_fun/avila-beach-disappoint/comment-page-1/#comment-11378 Taylor Tue, 12 Jul 2011 15:57:18 +0000 http://www.familyrvfun.com/?p=509#comment-11378 Wow, what an action packed day that doesn't sound like it was scripted all that much. That's my favorite type of day ... when things just unfold in spectacular fashion, where the next thing that happens seems to build off the last. Love it when a plan comes together for a great day with the family Wow, what an action packed day that doesn’t sound like it was scripted all that much. That’s my favorite type of day … when things just unfold in spectacular fashion, where the next thing that happens seems to build off the last.

Love it when a plan comes together for a great day with the family

]]> Comment on Something New at Avila Beach by Atef http://www.familyrvfun.com/family_rv_fun/avila-beach/comment-page-1/#comment-11012 Atef Sat, 09 Jul 2011 08:27:36 +0000 http://www.familyrvfun.com/?p=726#comment-11012 beach is great beach is great

]]> Comment on RV Travel Trailer by Christie http://www.familyrvfun.com/family_rv_fun/rv-travel-trailer/comment-page-1/#comment-8350 Christie Thu, 16 Jun 2011 05:19:57 +0000 http://www.familyrvfun.com/?p=69#comment-8350 I think that is a very easy going van to bring. You can park anywhere and you sleep inside in the van. Just you have a own house. Thank you. I think that is a very easy going van to bring. You can park anywhere and you sleep inside in the van. Just you have a own house. Thank you.

]]> Comment on Santa Cruz Harbor RV Park: Nice Place, But… by Heather http://www.familyrvfun.com/family_camping/santa-cruz-harbor-rv-park-nice-place/comment-page-1/#comment-8070 Heather Wed, 08 Jun 2011 19:03:49 +0000 http://www.familyrvfun.com/?p=688#comment-8070 THanks for this review on this campground. Although I am not a fan of pavement for a campsite, it looks like it'll suit the needs of our family for this summer for a few nights! We are taking our trailer from Washington along the coast and we'll see how far we get! Disneyland is the ultimate ending point! :0) Thanks again, nice to hear a personal reflection of a campground, instead of a general overall. Happy trails, Heather THanks for this review on this campground. Although I am not a fan of pavement for a campsite, it looks like it’ll suit the needs of our family for this summer for a few nights! We are taking our trailer from Washington along the coast and we’ll see how far we get! Disneyland is the ultimate ending point! :0) Thanks again, nice to hear a personal reflection of a campground, instead of a general overall. Happy trails, Heather

]]> Comment on A new RV season and an addition to the family by Ricardo David http://www.familyrvfun.com/family_rv_fun/rv-season-addition-family/comment-page-1/#comment-8069 Ricardo David Wed, 08 Jun 2011 19:02:17 +0000 http://www.familyrvfun.com/?p=714#comment-8069 Thanks for the great website. My wife and I live in the South Bay area and are looking into getting a travel trailer. We both did not grow up families that did the RV thing so your blog wonderful way for us to imagine how we could use a travel trailer with our boys, ages 9 & 7. We are new to California and its wonderful to see all the terrific places we could go just a few hours from our home. Thanks for the great website. My wife and I live in the South Bay area and are looking into getting a travel trailer. We both did not grow up families that did the RV thing so your blog wonderful way for us to imagine how we could use a travel trailer with our boys, ages 9 & 7. We are new to California and its wonderful to see all the terrific places we could go just a few hours from our home.

]]> Comment on Avila Beach Didn’t Disappoint by Mary Schwartz http://www.familyrvfun.com/family_rv_fun/avila-beach-disappoint/comment-page-1/#comment-7681 Mary Schwartz Tue, 31 May 2011 22:24:14 +0000 http://www.familyrvfun.com/?p=509#comment-7681 Great pictures - looks like a great low cost spot for family fun. Thanks for the writeup! Great pictures – looks like a great low cost spot for family fun. Thanks for the writeup!

]]> Comment on Avila Beach Didn’t Disappoint by Jeannie http://www.familyrvfun.com/family_rv_fun/avila-beach-disappoint/comment-page-1/#comment-7490 Jeannie Fri, 27 May 2011 02:38:41 +0000 http://www.familyrvfun.com/?p=509#comment-7490 I have driven up and down that part of the coast several times. I really like the coast along there. It sounds like a great area to vacation. I have driven up and down that part of the coast several times. I really like the coast along there. It sounds like a great area to vacation.

]]> Comment on Avila Beach Didn’t Disappoint by Miss K http://www.familyrvfun.com/family_rv_fun/avila-beach-disappoint/comment-page-1/#comment-7255 Miss K Fri, 20 May 2011 15:24:57 +0000 http://www.familyrvfun.com/?p=509#comment-7255 Yes, the beach is really great. The live food, hotels and the view is awesome. Yes, the beach is really great. The live food, hotels and the view is awesome.

]]> Comment on RV Solar Panel by Ron L http://www.familyrvfun.com/rv-solar-panel/comment-page-1/#comment-7238 Ron L Fri, 20 May 2011 00:38:42 +0000 http://www.familyrvfun.com/?page_id=403#comment-7238 Hey there those look great and you are totally right there aint a better way to build as building your own you probably saved thousands Hey there those look great and you are totally right there aint a better way to build as building your own you probably saved thousands

]]> Comment on Avila Beach Didn’t Disappoint by Peter http://www.familyrvfun.com/family_rv_fun/avila-beach-disappoint/comment-page-1/#comment-7229 Peter Thu, 19 May 2011 16:16:35 +0000 http://www.familyrvfun.com/?p=509#comment-7229 I google Avila Beach and I found BJ's Live Seafood. Wow! This place is perfect for a family. The beach is wholesome and awesome. I really like. The hotels are nice. I google Avila Beach and I found BJ’s Live Seafood. Wow!

This place is perfect for a family. The beach is wholesome and awesome. I really like.

The hotels are nice.

]]> Comment on Thanksgiving dinner on the beach by May Lehmann http://www.familyrvfun.com/family_rv_fun/thanksgiving-dinner-beach/comment-page-1/#comment-7176 May Lehmann Wed, 18 May 2011 02:55:07 +0000 http://www.familyrvfun.com/?p=451#comment-7176 That's a fun looking Thanksgiving, which gives me a few ideas on how to spend our family's this year. We have always done the usual 'routine' dinner, so a change would be welcomed! That’s a fun looking Thanksgiving, which gives me a few ideas on how to spend our family’s this year. We have always done the usual ‘routine’ dinner, so a change would be welcomed!

]]> Comment on Avila Beach Didn’t Disappoint by Janice B http://www.familyrvfun.com/family_rv_fun/avila-beach-disappoint/comment-page-1/#comment-7155 Janice B Tue, 17 May 2011 05:25:22 +0000 http://www.familyrvfun.com/?p=509#comment-7155 Wow, that is so cute - having "Star" in the aquarium so you can come back and visit him every year. Looks like a great place to hang out with the kids, mine just adore exploring the beach and rockpools so Avila sounds just about perfect. Wow, that is so cute – having “Star” in the aquarium so you can come back and visit him every year. Looks like a great place to hang out with the kids, mine just adore exploring the beach and rockpools so Avila sounds just about perfect.

]]> Comment on CA Camping: Coyote Lake Harvey Bear Ranch County Park by Fred Homes http://www.familyrvfun.com/rv_camping/ca-camping-coyote-lake-harvey-bear-ranch-county-park/comment-page-1/#comment-7150 Fred Homes Tue, 17 May 2011 01:21:44 +0000 http://www.familyrvfun.com/?p=348#comment-7150 I think I got a slight trauma against RVs after I watched the movie RV starring Robin Williams and some others. Their experience with the vehicle/home was just so unlucky; I thought that RV’s were very unsafe vehicles. Still, I think it’s very cute that people get to stay at home while they’re traveling. I think I got a slight trauma against RVs after I watched the movie RV starring Robin Williams and some others. Their experience with the vehicle/home was just so unlucky; I thought that RV’s were very unsafe vehicles. Still, I think it’s very cute that people get to stay at home while they’re traveling.

]]> Comment on Santa Cruz Harbor RV Park: Nice Place, But… by Jiletli Tel http://www.familyrvfun.com/family_camping/santa-cruz-harbor-rv-park-nice-place/comment-page-1/#comment-7074 Jiletli Tel Fri, 13 May 2011 17:49:18 +0000 http://www.familyrvfun.com/?p=688#comment-7074 always take precautions at new places just beacuse you like the place doesnt mean it is safe place for families always take precautions at new places just beacuse you like the place doesnt mean it is safe place for families

]]> Comment on Avila Beach Didn’t Disappoint by Jason O'Leary http://www.familyrvfun.com/family_rv_fun/avila-beach-disappoint/comment-page-1/#comment-6761 Jason O'Leary Tue, 03 May 2011 17:19:09 +0000 http://www.familyrvfun.com/?p=509#comment-6761 I've been meaning to take my own Kids to Avila beach. thanks for sharing your experience. It looks beautiful, and i've heard about the 'custom house' before - glad to hear it's as good as i hear. :-) Cheers, Jason I’ve been meaning to take my own Kids to Avila beach. thanks for sharing your experience. It looks beautiful, and i’ve heard about the ‘custom house’ before – glad to hear it’s as good as i hear. :-)

Cheers,
Jason

]]> Comment on Thanksgiving dinner on the beach by Jennifer Hayes http://www.familyrvfun.com/family_rv_fun/thanksgiving-dinner-beach/comment-page-1/#comment-6744 Jennifer Hayes Tue, 03 May 2011 05:57:01 +0000 http://www.familyrvfun.com/?p=451#comment-6744 Might as well spend Thanksgiving on the beach in November. Thanks for sharing this post Bob! Might as well spend Thanksgiving on the beach in November. Thanks for sharing this post Bob!

]]> Comment on Santa Cruz Harbor RV Park: Nice Place, But… by Joe http://www.familyrvfun.com/family_camping/santa-cruz-harbor-rv-park-nice-place/comment-page-1/#comment-6059 Joe Tue, 19 Apr 2011 09:44:38 +0000 http://www.familyrvfun.com/?p=688#comment-6059 Thank you for that very informative review. Ans especially for the security reminder. Too often, I think of RV parks as being a sanctuary where you are surrounded by like-minded "i.e. nice, friendly, family oriented) people. Have to to remember there is a world outsite the park that can "come a knockin'" at all hours. Happy camping Thank you for that very informative review. Ans especially for the security reminder. Too often, I think of RV parks as being a sanctuary where you are surrounded by like-minded “i.e. nice, friendly, family oriented) people. Have to to remember there is a world outsite the park that can “come a knockin’” at all hours. Happy camping

]]> Comment on RV Solar Panel by Electric Griddle · http://www.familyrvfun.com/rv-solar-panel/comment-page-1/#comment-1882 Electric Griddle · Tue, 09 Nov 2010 19:36:26 +0000 http://www.familyrvfun.com/?page_id=403#comment-1882 we have a solar panel at home that my father built, it can generate 500 watts of electricity ; we have a solar panel at home that my father built, it can generate 500 watts of electricity ;

]]> Comment on Thanksgiving dinner on the beach by Bob http://www.familyrvfun.com/family_rv_fun/thanksgiving-dinner-beach/comment-page-1/#comment-1812 Bob Thu, 04 Nov 2010 16:10:31 +0000 http://www.familyrvfun.com/?p=451#comment-1812 Hi Alexia, We will be staying at a county campground in Oceano Beach this Thanksgiving. Really looking forward to it. We haven't been camping since the summer. Hopefully the weather will cooperate. Regards, Bob Erwin Hi Alexia,

We will be staying at a county campground in Oceano Beach this Thanksgiving. Really looking forward to it. We haven’t been camping since the summer. Hopefully the weather will cooperate.

Regards,

Bob Erwin

]]> Comment on Thanksgiving dinner on the beach by Alexia http://www.familyrvfun.com/family_rv_fun/thanksgiving-dinner-beach/comment-page-1/#comment-1797 Alexia Thu, 04 Nov 2010 06:47:44 +0000 http://www.familyrvfun.com/?p=451#comment-1797 Am staying at Avila for a week over Thanksgiving, having dinner on the beach is a fantastic idea. Having spent a year traveling all over the coast of California, I have to say I agree, Avila is perfection. Ocean front suites,great food, nice people, peace and quiet, its California at its best. Enjoy your Thanksgiving. Am staying at Avila for a week over Thanksgiving, having dinner on the beach is a fantastic idea. Having spent a year traveling all over the coast of California, I have to say I agree, Avila is perfection. Ocean front suites,great food, nice people, peace and quiet, its California at its best. Enjoy your Thanksgiving.

]]> Comment on Wrights Lake: It was a beautiful week by Bob http://www.familyrvfun.com/family_rv_fun/wrights-lake-beautiful-week/comment-page-1/#comment-1343 Bob Fri, 24 Sep 2010 23:35:47 +0000 http://www.familyrvfun.com/?p=381#comment-1343 Hi Mary, Yes Wrights Lake is some place special. We really love it. The lake is great for kids to swim in but if you have kids who are just so-so swimmers and/or under six years of age I would suggest they wear a life vest while in the lake, so you don't need to worry. Other than that the water can be a little cold, but you are at 7,000 ft. Also what is great about the lake is that no motorized boats are allowed. Camping at the lake is generally quiet though there can be a lot of kids running around (like my kids). In the evening things were pretty quiet on the trips we have been at the lake. Hope that helps, Bob Erwin Hi Mary,

Yes Wrights Lake is some place special. We really love it.

The lake is great for kids to swim in but if you have kids who are just so-so swimmers and/or under six years of age I would suggest they wear a life vest while in the lake, so you don’t need to worry. Other than that the water can be a little cold, but you are at 7,000 ft. Also what is great about the lake is that no motorized boats are allowed.

Camping at the lake is generally quiet though there can be a lot of kids running around (like my kids). In the evening things were pretty quiet on the trips we have been at the lake.

Hope that helps,

Bob Erwin

]]> Comment on Wrights Lake: It was a beautiful week by mary http://www.familyrvfun.com/family_rv_fun/wrights-lake-beautiful-week/comment-page-1/#comment-1308 mary Sun, 19 Sep 2010 23:55:26 +0000 http://www.familyrvfun.com/?p=381#comment-1308 Hello, thank you for posting this site... ive been wanting to camp at Wrights lake because everyone talks of how beautiful it is.. i wanted to ask you is the lake ok for children to swim in? and is this location a quiet place? thank you ... Hello, thank you for posting this site… ive been wanting to camp at Wrights lake because everyone talks of how beautiful it is.. i wanted to ask you is the lake ok for children to swim in? and is this location a quiet place? thank you …

]]> Comment on Wrights Lake: It was a beautiful week by Bob http://www.familyrvfun.com/family_rv_fun/wrights-lake-beautiful-week/comment-page-1/#comment-651 Bob Wed, 23 Jun 2010 23:07:43 +0000 http://www.familyrvfun.com/?p=381#comment-651 Hi Dianne, Be sure to bring a good supply of bug spray. I've been told July is the high season for mosquitoes. Definitely take the Ice House Road route the other road is pretty scary (you drive along a very steep cliff). Plus Ice House road is a very pretty drive, but Ice House does take longer. We couldn't get a reservation to Wrights Lake this year so we are staying at Gerle Creek. Hi Dianne,

Be sure to bring a good supply of bug spray. I’ve been told July is the high season for mosquitoes.

Definitely take the Ice House Road route the other road is pretty scary (you drive along a very steep cliff). Plus Ice House road is a very pretty drive, but Ice House does
take longer.

We couldn’t get a reservation to Wrights Lake this year so we are staying at Gerle Creek.

]]> Comment on Wrights Lake: It was a beautiful week by Dianne http://www.familyrvfun.com/family_rv_fun/wrights-lake-beautiful-week/comment-page-1/#comment-649 Dianne Wed, 23 Jun 2010 21:49:54 +0000 http://www.familyrvfun.com/?p=381#comment-649 We just reserved the last camp spot at Wrights Lake for a quick weekend trip in July. We've never been to the lake before and after reading you review, I'm very excited! One question is: what is the best route to take going there coming from the Placerville area? Google maps says to take hwy. 50 to Wrights Lake Rd., but you and the forest service say to take Ice House Rd. and go around Ice House Reservoir which seems much longer. We don't have an RV, just a small SUV. Is there something we should know about taking Wrights Lake Rd from 50? Thanks for you help. We just reserved the last camp spot at Wrights Lake for a quick weekend trip in July. We’ve never been to the lake before and after reading you review, I’m very excited! One question is: what is the best route to take going there coming from the Placerville area? Google maps says to take hwy. 50 to Wrights Lake Rd., but you and the forest service say to take Ice House Rd. and go around Ice House Reservoir which seems much longer. We don’t have an RV, just a small SUV. Is there something we should know about taking Wrights Lake Rd from 50? Thanks for you help.

]]> Comment on Our Holiday Trip: A Ton of Fun, and one Little Doh! by Bob http://www.familyrvfun.com/family_rv_fun/holiday-trip-ton-fun-duh/comment-page-1/#comment-321 Bob Sat, 20 Feb 2010 18:45:46 +0000 http://www.familyrvfun.com/?p=474#comment-321 Hi Ed, Good Sam is a good first camping club to join (very inexpensive). And you get $10 to $15 off your stay at many RV parks. I would not buy a big membership at one of the groups being that you are a newbie. It is best to get used to your camper and sample a lot of different parks. My experience has been that the big membership sites (Thousand Trails, etc.) aren't really worth it and lock you into going to only their parks. Hope this helps and happy trails. Family RV Bob Hi Ed,

Good Sam is a good first camping club to join (very inexpensive). And you get $10 to $15 off your stay at many RV parks. I would not buy a big membership at one of the groups being that you are a newbie. It is best to get used to your camper and sample a lot of different parks. My experience has been that the big membership sites (Thousand Trails, etc.) aren’t really worth it and lock you into going to only their parks.

Hope this helps and happy trails.

Family RV Bob

]]> Comment on Our Holiday Trip: A Ton of Fun, and one Little Doh! by Ed Boyd http://www.familyrvfun.com/family_rv_fun/holiday-trip-ton-fun-duh/comment-page-1/#comment-291 Ed Boyd Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:24:36 +0000 http://www.familyrvfun.com/?p=474#comment-291 Just bought my first camper 2 weeks ago. Still learning about how it works and gathering the things that I will need for my first outing. I see that there are a lot of different camping clubs/groups that folks join (Good Sam, etc.) Which ones are the better ones that would provide the best benefit for a newbie like myself? Thanks in advance. BTW, I found this site from a link on another camping site where the person said they just started camping back in 2008. Maybe that was you. Thanks again. Just bought my first camper 2 weeks ago. Still learning about how it works and gathering the things that I will need for my first outing. I see that there are a lot of different camping clubs/groups that folks join (Good Sam, etc.) Which ones are the better ones that would provide the best benefit for a newbie like myself? Thanks in advance. BTW, I found this site from a link on another camping site where the person said they just started camping back in 2008. Maybe that was you. Thanks again.

]]> Comment on RV Gas Mileage: How to Beat High Gas Prices! by rv travel guides http://www.familyrvfun.com/rv_camping/rv-gas-mileage-beat-high-gas-prices/comment-page-1/#comment-285 rv travel guides Fri, 05 Feb 2010 08:15:53 +0000 http://www.familyrvfun.com/?p=343#comment-285 thanks for sharing the video as it helped me in saving the gas plus decrease my expenditures too. thanks for sharing the video as it helped me in saving the gas plus decrease my expenditures too.

]]> Comment on Thanksgiving dinner on the beach by Bob http://www.familyrvfun.com/family_rv_fun/thanksgiving-dinner-beach/comment-page-1/#comment-217 Bob Sat, 19 Dec 2009 06:38:38 +0000 http://www.familyrvfun.com/?p=451#comment-217 Hi Wendy, Thanks for your comment. BTW, I like your blog. Please come back often. Happy Holidays, Bob Erwin Hi Wendy,

Thanks for your comment. BTW, I like your blog. Please come back often.

Happy Holidays,

Bob Erwin

]]> Comment on Thanksgiving dinner on the beach by Wendy Tomlinson http://www.familyrvfun.com/family_rv_fun/thanksgiving-dinner-beach/comment-page-1/#comment-211 Wendy Tomlinson Sat, 05 Dec 2009 20:17:15 +0000 http://www.familyrvfun.com/?p=451#comment-211 Brilliant - You seem to be living my life. Oh well One day! Brilliant – You seem to be living my life. Oh well One day!

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]]> Comment on Wrights Lake: It was a beautiful week by Bob http://www.familyrvfun.com/family_rv_fun/wrights-lake-beautiful-week/comment-page-1/#comment-101 Bob Wed, 02 Sep 2009 13:34:18 +0000 http://www.familyrvfun.com/?p=381#comment-101 Hi Michelle, Gerle Creek sounds cool. I'll have to put it on my list of places to RV camp. Wrights Lake is our favorite because after camping there we got the RV bug and bought our travel trailer. Bob Erwin Hi Michelle,

Gerle Creek sounds cool. I’ll have to put it on my list of places to RV camp. Wrights Lake is our favorite because after camping there we got the RV bug and bought our travel trailer.

Bob Erwin

]]> Comment on Wrights Lake: It was a beautiful week by Michelle MacPhearson http://www.familyrvfun.com/family_rv_fun/wrights-lake-beautiful-week/comment-page-1/#comment-100 Michelle MacPhearson Tue, 01 Sep 2009 21:51:03 +0000 http://www.familyrvfun.com/?p=381#comment-100 Looks like a lovely spot - you might also enjoy Gerle Creek, it's got a beautiful placid little lake after the creek, just gorgeous. It's also on the Recreation.gov site. We head up and picnic there all the time, it's absolutely my favorite spot! Looks like a lovely spot – you might also enjoy Gerle Creek, it’s got a beautiful placid little lake after the creek, just gorgeous. It’s also on the Recreation.gov site. We head up and picnic there all the time, it’s absolutely my favorite spot!

]]> Comment on Getting Internet Access in Your RV by Bob http://www.familyrvfun.com/rv_camping/internet-access-rv/comment-page-1/#comment-72 Bob Wed, 19 Aug 2009 01:39:40 +0000 http://www.familyrvfun.com/?p=309#comment-72 Hi Casey, Thanks for your comment. The more I look at the options the better cellular looks. AT&T has announced they will offer "Tethering" later this year for iPhone users. Tethering is where you can get Internet access for your computer through your cell phone. If the price is right ($10 per month) I will go for it. Good luck to you and check-in from time-to-time. Bob Erwin Hi Casey,

Thanks for your comment. The more I look at the options the better cellular looks. AT&T has announced they will offer “Tethering” later this year for iPhone users. Tethering is where you can get Internet access for your computer through your cell phone. If the price is right ($10 per month) I will go for it.

Good luck to you and check-in from time-to-time.

Bob Erwin

]]> Comment on Getting Internet Access in Your RV by casey http://www.familyrvfun.com/rv_camping/internet-access-rv/comment-page-1/#comment-69 casey Tue, 11 Aug 2009 16:01:57 +0000 http://www.familyrvfun.com/?p=309#comment-69 My husband and I are about to take off for a year in an RV. Your video was very helpful and we look forward to the rest of your tips. We too, make a living with our computers and need to be connected. It sounds very expensive to have satellite and cellular but I guess that's what it takes. Thanks. Casey & Chris My husband and I are about to take off for a year in an RV. Your video was very helpful and we look forward to the rest of your tips. We too, make a living with our computers and need to be connected. It sounds very expensive to have satellite and cellular but I guess that’s what it takes. Thanks.
Casey & Chris

]]> Comment on Thoughts Before Going On a Family RV Travel Trip by Bob http://www.familyrvfun.com/rv_camping/thoughts-family-rv-travel-trip/comment-page-1/#comment-7 Bob Thu, 11 Jun 2009 15:59:27 +0000 http://www.familyrvfun.com/?p=262#comment-7 Hi Amy, There are many online resources to find camp sites. The best is the Good Sam travel directory or Woodalls: http://www.goodsamclub.com http://www.woodalls.com/ Both offer a catalog (paper) version. Hope this helps. Bob Erwin Hi Amy,

There are many online resources to find camp sites. The best is the Good Sam travel directory or Woodalls:

http://www.goodsamclub.com
http://www.woodalls.com/

Both offer a catalog (paper) version.

Hope this helps.

Bob Erwin

]]> Comment on Thoughts Before Going On a Family RV Travel Trip by Amy @ The Q Family http://www.familyrvfun.com/rv_camping/thoughts-family-rv-travel-trip/comment-page-1/#comment-6 Amy @ The Q Family Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:23:45 +0000 http://www.familyrvfun.com/?p=262#comment-6 Great tips. We have never done the RV trip before but I saw a great deal on RV rental from Atlanta to NYC that I'm so tempting. What is your suggestion on camp site? How do you find one? Great tips. We have never done the RV trip before but I saw a great deal on RV rental from Atlanta to NYC that I’m so tempting.

What is your suggestion on camp site? How do you find one?

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