FYI Newmar just doesn’t seem to get it!

[J&JD]

We are going to use it this summer and see how things go,. so far getting a park at our schedule is problematic to some degree. MH works great.

We travel the least in the summer months because it is more crowded, and we are not huge fans of hot weather. If we do travel in the summer to very northern cold areas, I book those trips way in advance. This has always been the case. As soon as the schools all open back up, reservations will not be as difficult September to June. Fall trips with leaves changing are my very favorite. Judy D

 

[Neal]

We travel the least in the summer months

You too? Are you coming on my January Banff/Jasper trip?

 

[J&JD]

You too? Are you coming on my January Banff/Jasper trip?

I was told that trip filled up an hour after you announced it so we booked other arrangements. Sorry @frozenneal.

 

[AbdRahim]

Hey, Old-RV’er, join me on the road somewhere. I will book the sites, (you will have to pay for yours, of course) and we will have a blast. There really are still great, old-school courteous, fun RVers out here, besides me.?

 

[J&JD]

As example, in the early 1900's, parents taught their kids responsibility, how to "do stuff", work, properly take care of themselves, operate a gun safely. Today, the parents let the schools do it, because that is how they were raised. We are seeing a large swath of society, untrained in life, hence as stated not got a lick of sense. RV'ing is something you can learn how to do, but, it takes money and time. If you think I'm wrong, find any boat launch and watch the circus on almost any busy day. Dealers/manufacturers are at fault as much as anyone, they care about one thing only "MONEY", the customer and end user is second best in the process. People used to want to "learn how stuff works", today if it's not on their phone, they aint got a clue. Oh, as we age, the vast majority of people who RV will continue to decline in knowledge of courtesy, and helpfulness. If you think about this look along side of the road and all the trash there, but we all know not to litter, now where did all that trash come from?

I have been pondering this all day, deciding if I should respond. I think we are about the same age, and I can remember when visiting my grandparents in Iowa hearing a similar refrain, many years ago.I perceive that each older segment of our society feels that about the next generation? Even though rv locations are now more busy, I think it wonderful that folks are spending time with their children, and showing them the wonders of our country during this strange time.
We have 4 grandchildren aged between 11 and 20, they all love rving and nature. Both boys love to fix things. When our oldest grandson was working at Best Buy before leaving for college a couple of years ago, we decided to update our tv system to the latest because we could get the family discount. He came over to help Jerry put the system in…THANK GOD!!! He had to teach us how to use all the great new stuff? Our granddaughters are good students, the oldest has summer jobs. I have great hope for their generation? Judy D

 

[Old-RV'er]

1. Not all people are described, many still teach kids the right way, not necessarily that pollical leaning, just good values.
2. Corps of Engineers parks are very nice places, you get discount if "golden age passport card holder". Now I think they charge for it. USFS I think is where you apply for one. The book on Corps of Engineers parks on amazon is excellent for descriptions by state and local.
3. If heading to southern Idaho, Heyburn county park is an excellent place to stay, believe it's first come first served, but our two visits were very nice. Believe all spaces are full hookup.
4. LaPage Park, on the John Day River & Confluence of Columbia River, exit 124 I think on I-84 east/west has a great place to stay, believe it's also FCFS.

Although we have family in OR, we personally refuse to visit the left coast any longer period. But that is our choice. Diesel/gas prices are also higher in WA-OR-CA than anyplace except HI as well. Plan accordingly.

 

[J&JD]

Although we have family in OR, we personally refuse to visit the left coast any longer period. But that is our choice. Diesel/gas prices are also higher in WA-OR-CA than anyplace except HI as well. Plan accordingly.

Your loss, sadly. The West Coast has some of the most magnificent spots to visit in the world. We would never not visit an area because of political leanings. We just want to enjoy the natural surroundings.

 

[Old-RV'er]

We lived in WA for 30 years, and traveled extensively in that region routinely, we don't miss it. We are now considering the middle, SD and the like, but summer is our busy time for working in the yard, so have to plan it around that.