Tent Trailers: Pop-up Camping
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» bzybdy - Where is your first camp trip of the new century going to be?
My husband would like to go someplace warm around springbreak. Being in Maryland, I am not sure I want to drive that far. My choice is either the Brandywine valley area or, more close by, at Point Lookout, Maryland. If you have never been there and live a reasonable distance away, it is a must see. It is a beautiful campground surrounded by the Chesapeake bay, Potomac River and a small fresh water lake. You can dock your boat at the campground in some cases. We have fished and crabbed. It can be a little buggy, "no-see-ums", but usually a breeze keeps them at a minimum. It is nearby Fort Lincoln, POW camp of the Civil War. There is a small museum run by the park service. Canoe rentals are available, with guided trips. Ranger program for the kids. The absolutely best part of staying there is Historic St. Mary's. The re-created 1634 capitol of Maryland. Every year it gets better and better. The Godiah Spray Plantation is the best living museum we have visited. And we have visited many. There are also reproduced ships representing the Ark and the Dove,the first ship to bring settlers to the Chesapeake Bay. We love it. And.... there are some good Seafood restaurants nearby if the fish aren't biting. The last time we were there, we had bkfst and lunch at the campground and dinner out in a quaint old town. No washing the dishes in the dark that night!Springbreak might be just a little nippy, any idea for something warmer.....
-- posted by bzybdy
» NanseyB - Re: Where is your first camp trip of the new century going to be
In response to message posted by bzybdy:Nippy is OK! I like it when there are less people and it is more quiet. Great time for campfires and long walks plus plenty of rest and some reading. We have been camping all "winter" and almost hate for the regular season to begin when we will be fighting for a camping spot. We have found a lovely spot open all winter on a lake that is too noisy in the summer. The park hosts have become friends, and we have enjoyed watching the ducks and birds who make their home there this time of year. Nancy
-- posted by NanseyB
» bmelgrande - COLEMAN POP UP CAMPER
WE ARE LOOKING AT A CLOEMAN BAYSIDE CAMPER. INCLUDED IN QUOTED PRICE IS REFER,CANOPY,FURNACE,DECOR PACK,INSPECTION,BATTERY,LP TANK,A.C. AND BRAKE CONTROL. TAGS,TITLE,AND TAXES INCLUDED ASLO. OUT THE DOOR FOR $10039.72. CAN ANYONE GIVE ME SOME FEED BACK IF THIS PRICE IS IN LINE? REALLY APPRECIATE THE HELP!!!-- posted by bmelgrande
» littlebuck - Re: COLEMAN POP UP CAMPER
We looked at a similar unit at a show a week ago and it was $9850 not including taxes, tags, title.Of course the salesman said it would go back up to $12,100 after a week more and in a month or so the A/C would be extra.
-- posted by littlebuck
» rip_at_ncol_net - Re: Pop Up Camper Security
In response to message posted by SuMac:New to the popup scene and rv campgrounds I had the same thought which lead me in search of a fix for security in a popup.
I had a cheap car alarm in a van I no longer drive, so I thought I'd try to hook it up in the camper.
Instead of using the pin type switches (like those used to turn the dome light on) I will use door magnets. The pin type switchs require you to install in metal for the negative ground. But I should be able to connect one lead from the magnet to pos side and the other lead to the negative side of a battery.
Now for the battery. You can use any type of 12 volt battery like a lawn mower bat. or car bat. but then you have to waste storage space unless you have one installed already. I'm going to use a cordless drill battery pack.
You can use 12 volt cordless batteries w/chargers. I am using an 18 volt DeWalt battery with a potentiometer (from Radio Shack for about $1.50) inline to convert from 18v to 12v. You can set it to 12 volts using a meter.Then use alligator clips to connect the alarm to the battery. The good thing about this setup is that it takes up little space and you only drain the battery when the siren goes off. When you need to charge the battery just pop it into the charger.
Wal-Mart sells cheap alarms for about $39.99. Radio Shack sells a personal alarm unit the fastens to a door and uses a key to arm/disarm for about $20.00. I figured sense I already had the stuff to use, I'd give it a try. Plus I got a key chair to boot!
So even if someone reaches throught the canvas to open the door, it'll go off. Why should RVers be the only ones with security?
-- posted by rip_at_ncol_net
» GPBurdell - Re: COLEMAN POP UP CAMPER
In response to message posted by bmelgrande:I just bought a 2001 Niagara (Feb 24, 2001) with air conditioning, decor package, add-a-room, brake control, tags ect. for $10,600 out the door. Mine included a Coleman trade-in that the dealer gave me $300 over blue book retail, and $1000 over what anyone else would give. Your price seems high to me for what we are paying in the south. I know prices west of the Mississippi are highest, and the south lowest, but it is a hassle to buy out of state.
-- posted by GPBurdell
» bmelgrande - Re: Re: COLEMAN POP UP CAMPER
In response to message posted by tf78933:THEY HAVE QUOTED A NIAGRA AT 11,474.00 AND UTAH (CP) AT 9890.00 AND UTAH (NO TOILET) AT 9565.00. YOU WOULD NEED TO ADD TAGS (50.00) TITLE (10.00) TAX (3%) AND COUNTY TAX (16.39).
-- posted by bmelgrande
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