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11-09-2015, 01:43 AM
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Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: portland, Oregon
Trailer: 2011 19' Escape
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Or->ca->az->nm->nv->ca->or
Yep! Those are the states we'll be traveling through between Christmas and Valentines day. First stop: Arizona to spend time with the grandson!
I just realized that I probably need to get some plans nailed down-reservations made. We are going to be in Phoenix from 12/26-1/1, Las Cruces and Silver City 1/2-1/15, Then San Fernando, Las Vegas, and Bakersfield 1/16-1/31, back in SE AZ 2/1-2/8 and then home to Oregon.
The locations and times are firm (I have guest in the pulpit appointments), but I haven't even begun to think about WHERE one STAYS!
I'm thinking we'll want a full service RV park/campground at least on Saturday nights (so I can shower and dress and show up at the church looking professional!) But we'd have fun boondocking (Yay for the solar panel) on the other nights.
Recommendations? Hints? Tips?
Grateful for the wisdom of experience!
Smiles,
Amy
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11-09-2015, 06:35 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Central, Pennsylvania
Trailer: Escape#5 2022 E19
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One of the nice things about the Escape is the ability to park just about anywhere and camp, it is all self contained. We seldom make any reservations, just wait and see where we are and there must be a dozen "apps" on the smart phone for local cg's. Reserving ahead, IMHO, places too much stress on a time schedule, something camping is made to avoid.
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11-09-2015, 06:58 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Trailer: 2017 Escape 5.0 TA
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Unless my trip is to a place where I absolutely know I will be at for a while, or a well know busy and booked up place, I don't reserve. I too prefer to be flexible, especially on a long trip like yours. Worst case scenario sees you parking the odd night at a Walmart, or some arena parking lot.
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11-09-2015, 09:19 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Trailer: 2015 Escape 19 "Seventy Degrees"
Posts: 3,495
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Hope we see you at the Quartzsite gathering since you'll be right in the area. It's free and no reservations required.
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11-09-2015, 09:27 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Phoenix Metro Area, Arizona
Trailer: 2014 Escape 19
Posts: 767
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I assume "guest in the pulpit" means you are preaching at a church. Most towns you can stay a night or several in the church parking lot. Maybe even run a 20 amp extension cord.
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11-09-2015, 12:29 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Denison, Texas
Trailer: 2015 21'; 2011 19' sold; 4Runner; ph ninezero3 327-27ninefour
Posts: 5,136
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Amy, there is a good chance you will have freezing temperatures in New Mexico. You might need to open the cabinets some nights to keep the lines from freezing. Need to make sure you have plenty of propane for the furnace if you are boondocking. You probably do not have spray foam but maybe you have the insulation package. You can have a problem in NM.
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11-09-2015, 02:31 PM
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Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: portland, Oregon
Trailer: 2011 19' Escape
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YIKE! Thanks for the heads-up Cathy! Yes, it says the average low is 29 in Las Cruces in January.
hmmm. I suspect we do not have spray foam. Time to do some investigating!
Thanks
Amy
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11-09-2015, 02:33 PM
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Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: portland, Oregon
Trailer: 2011 19' Escape
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I'm hoping that a church parking lot will be an option for some of the congregations! Though... We are new enough to the trailer that I still have apprehension about getting a decent shower when not hooked up to water... (Though, now that I think about it. A long enough hose would solve that problem...)
Such an adventure!
Amy
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11-09-2015, 02:34 PM
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Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: portland, Oregon
Trailer: 2011 19' Escape
Posts: 46
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Thanks for the headsup on the Quartzite gathering. I assume I can do a search in this forum for more info?
Amy
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11-09-2015, 03:08 PM
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Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: portland, Oregon
Trailer: 2011 19' Escape
Posts: 46
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cpaharley2008
One of the nice things about the Escape is the ability to park just about anywhere and camp, it is all self contained. We seldom make any reservations, just wait and see where we are and there must be a dozen "apps" on the smart phone for local cg's. Reserving ahead, IMHO, places too much stress on a time schedule, something camping is made to avoid.
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Good thought. Brought down my anxiety a bit. Thanks!
The challenging week will be the week with our son (who thinks it is a fate worse than death to sleep in the trailer with his parents - he's 30) and our grandson. So we'll be needing to have a tent with us for the week between xmas and new years. In Phoenix...
Amy
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