| |
Subject |
Author |
Date Posted |
Forum
|
 |
RE: Yellowstone in September
Plan your trip for later. The crowds don't begin to thin until after Labor Day. The weather will still be just as good.
|
Eurocamper
|
05/21/12 03:20pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
|
|
RE: Personal Question $$$
Owe $0.00
Paid for it up front, sold one toy to pay for another. I have an aversion to debt.
Coleman/Fleetwood Evolution E1 pop ups sell for about $9,000 around here.
|
Eurocamper
|
05/19/12 08:05pm |
General RVing Issues
|
|
RE: Salt Lake City to Arches National Parj
I15 south to US 6, through Price to I 70, then east to 191 and south to Arches.
Yup.
|
Eurocamper
|
05/16/12 05:17pm |
Roads and Routes
|
|
RE: Newbies headed to Yellowstone
* Is it possible to just go a find a campground without reservations that will handle the MH? We don't care if it is in the park or not.
I do it all the time. But then again, I have a 20-foot tent trailer. Your chances with a 35-foot motor home are diminished considerably. It's possible - I have run in to people who do it - but I wouldn't recommend it for a Yellowstone newbie.
* Can we leave our campsite to tour the park and come back?
Once you get a campsite it is yours until you move, or for up to 14 days max. If it is in a concessionaire-run campground they will not assign the spot to another until you check out. In the NPS campgrounds things are less formal. You can continue to pay and hold your campsite for 14 days, but if you don't put something to mark your site you may return to find squatters in your spot. The rangers will straighten things out for you, but better to be safe and clearly mark your spot.
* We won't be towing any vehicle, so will we be able to drive much of the park (loops) with the MH?
People do it all the time. Parking will be tricky at some of the more popular destinations, but it can be done.
Thanks so much for your help. We plan of leaving TX June 1.
Leslie
|
Eurocamper
|
05/15/12 05:05pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
|
|
RE: Moab - Where to stay
Sand flats RD Recreation Area for me.
X2
|
Eurocamper
|
05/14/12 12:12am |
Truck Campers
|
|
RE: rv parks near lakes,in calf,az,utah
Navajo Lake, Panguitch Lake, These are mountain lakes east of Cedar City, UT
Do they have CG's?
Navajo Lake has three campgrounds. Panguitch Lake, I believe, has two. One is reservable and one is first-come.
|
Eurocamper
|
05/09/12 07:54am |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
|
|
RE: rv parks near lakes,in calf,az,utah
Are there lakes in Utah? Or Arizona for that matter except on the Colorado River impoundments.
Here's a list of Utah State Parks located on lakes or reservoirs:
Antelope Island State Park
Bear Lake State Park
Deer Creek State Park
East Canyon State Park
Gunlock State Park
Huntington State Park
Hyrum State Park
Jordanelle State Park
Millsite State Park
Otter Creek State Park
Palisade State Park
Piute State Park
Quail Creek State Park
Red Fleet State Park
Rockport State Park
Sand Hollow State Park
Scofield State Park
Starvation State Park
Steinaker State Park
Utah Lake State Park
Willard Bay State Park
Yuba State Park
There are also dozens of National Forest campgrounds located on lakes throughout Utah.
And of course there is Lake Powell:
Wahweap RV Park & Campground
Bullfrog RV Park & Campground
Halls Crossing RV Park & Campground
|
Eurocamper
|
05/09/12 07:47am |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
|
|
RE: What gas / octane do you run in 5.7 hemi
Thanks Guys was just wondering if the difference was very noticable in proformance and in mpg .Always looking to gain in both and knew this would be a great pool of info. Let me know your thoughts after your trip to yellowstone !
Just got back from Yellowstone. I ran premium (89 or 91) the first half of the trip and plus (87) the second. My seat-of-the-pants impression was of "slightly" more power and throttle response using premium, but probably not enough to notice if I wasn't looking for it.
Mileage was actually worse running the premium, 18.2 mpg on the way up versus 19.1 mpg on the way back. But I attribute that to the net gain of 1600 feet in elevation gain from Salt Lake to Mammoth, Yellowstone, and the fact my wife drove the truck up and I drove it back down. She is more of a lead-foot than me.
My conclusion: Running premiun is not worth it to me.
|
Eurocamper
|
05/07/12 07:15pm |
Tow Vehicles
|
|
RE: Watch that lie o meter....
People will answer your question..but no one can answer your question. It's different on every truck... You'll have to learn yours, and decide whether you can trust it.
Sounds like good advice. I had the speedometer recalibrated after I put new tires on it, and now the speedo checks out against roadside radar, so that part of the calculation is accurate. Next tank of gas I'll hand-calculate the mileage.
The results are in. Ran the truck for 460 miles of backroad and mostly freeway travel. "Lie-o-meter" said 18.2 mpg, hand calculated at 18.12. That's close enough for me.
|
Eurocamper
|
05/07/12 07:01pm |
Tow Vehicles
|
|
RE: Chevy vs. Dodge
Show me on any new dodge where it says dodge on it! They don't even mention dodge anymore. What's up with that?
Well my 2011 Ram says "Dodge" in inch-high lettering right in the center of the dashboard, but I definitely know what your talking about.
Chrysler is re-branding their truck line under the "Ram" name. Probably in hopes it will catch on as an iconic single-word name for its trucks, in the same way that "Jeep" is synonymous for off-road vehicles.
|
Eurocamper
|
05/03/12 09:07am |
Tow Vehicles
|
|
RE: Watch that lie o meter....
People will answer your question..but no one can answer your question. It's different on every truck... You'll have to learn yours, and decide whether you can trust it.
Sounds like good advice. I had the speedometer recalibrated after I put new tires on it, and now the speedo checks out against roadside radar, so that part of the calculation is accurate. Next tank of gas I'll hand-calculate the mileage.
|
Eurocamper
|
04/23/12 06:47am |
Tow Vehicles
|
|
RE: Watch that lie o meter....
"Lie-o-meter," that's a good one. But it does make me wonder just how much credence I should put in what my dash display reads.
I understand that the instantaneous reading are just a snapshot of performance, but I figured that fluctuations would even out over time and the average MPG figure would be relatively accurate. Has anyone really put their "Lie-o-meter" to the test and checked the readings vs. hand calculations? Are they accurate, or would my time be better spent monitoring something really important like tire pressure?;)
|
Eurocamper
|
04/20/12 09:16pm |
Tow Vehicles
|
|
RE: What gas / octane do you run in 5.7 hemi
I'll try to remember to post my impressions. What kind of mileage are you getting with your Ram? Is it the 1500 or the 2500?
Around town I'm only averaging about 11.5 mpg, but I'm getting better than I expected on the highway - best has been around 18 mpg. The truck only had 3000 miles on it when I bought it and I've put about 500 miles on it since. I'm looking forward to stretching its legs.
|
Eurocamper
|
04/19/12 07:50am |
Tow Vehicles
|
|
RE: What gas / octane do you run in 5.7 hemi
Just bought 2011 ram big horn with the 5.7 hemi. Was just wondering what you guys are running in yours and why . What gets better mileage , fuel brand , 87 or 89 or 91 .
Thanks Bob
I'm running 87 in my Ram 2500, which is mid-grade at the elevation I live at. The manual says 87 is acceptable, while 89 is recommended.
I'm heading up to Yellowstone in a couple weeks and plan to experiment with running premium. In theory, an engine with variable valve timing like the Hemi can adjust to higher octane and produce more power and better throttle response. I'll see if there is a noticeable difference.
Your going the wrong way with octane. The higher up you go the less octane you need. That is why places like Denver has less octane in their gasoline.
I am aware of that. I already live at 5000 feet and will not be going up any appreciable altitude, in fact much of the drive will be at the same or lower altitudes. Switching to a higher octane will be for comparing performance only.
Hmmmm, alright, but 3,000 to 5,000 higher up in Yellowstone seems appreciable to me. :W
Not really, the north entrance is at 5,224 ft. above sea level, and Mammoth - where I'll be staying - is 6299.
There is no place in Yellowstone that the public can drive that is higher than 8800, and that is at Dunraven pass, which will still be closed when I head up there.
|
Eurocamper
|
04/18/12 11:32pm |
Tow Vehicles
|
|
RE: What gas / octane do you run in 5.7 hemi
Just bought 2011 ram big horn with the 5.7 hemi. Was just wondering what you guys are running in yours and why . What gets better mileage , fuel brand , 87 or 89 or 91 .
Thanks Bob
I'm running 87 in my Ram 2500, which is mid-grade at the elevation I live at. The manual says 87 is acceptable, while 89 is recommended.
I'm heading up to Yellowstone in a couple weeks and plan to experiment with running premium. In theory, an engine with variable valve timing like the Hemi can adjust to higher octane and produce more power and better throttle response. I'll see if there is a noticeable difference.
Your going the wrong way with octane. The higher up you go the less octane you need. That is why places like Denver has less octane in their gasoline.
I am aware of that. I already live at 5000 feet and will not be going up any appreciable altitude, in fact much of the drive will be at the same or lower altitudes. Switching to a higher octane will be for comparing performance only.
|
Eurocamper
|
04/18/12 10:59pm |
Tow Vehicles
|
|
RE: What gas / octane do you run in 5.7 hemi
Just bought 2011 ram big horn with the 5.7 hemi. Was just wondering what you guys are running in yours and why . What gets better mileage , fuel brand , 87 or 89 or 91 .
Thanks Bob
I'm running 87 in my Ram 2500, which is mid-grade at the elevation I live at. The manual says 87 is acceptable, while 89 is recommended.
I'm heading up to Yellowstone in a couple weeks and plan to experiment with running premium. In theory, an engine with variable valve timing like the Hemi can adjust to higher octane and produce more power and better throttle response. I'll see if there is a noticeable difference.
|
Eurocamper
|
04/18/12 09:43pm |
Tow Vehicles
|
|
RE: Boondocking end of June in Moab??
Warner Lake in the La Sal Mountains just south of Moab. Elevation 9200 feet
|
Eurocamper
|
04/17/12 09:06pm |
Public Lands, Boondocking and Dry Camping
|
|
RE: TT vs 5th wheel
I spent a summer work-camping in Grand Teton National Park out of a 30-foot bumper pull trailer. I had a shell on the back of my truck so I could store things I didn't want cluttering up my trailer. More importantly, I could head out for some weekend exploration and fishing in my truck and sleep inside the shell. I just couldn't give up the use of my truck bed with a fifth-wheeler.
|
Eurocamper
|
04/16/12 04:37pm |
Beginning RVing
|
|
RE: Size limit in campgrounds?
Is there a size limit for a 5th wheel toy hauler with slide outs in campgrounds in CA, OR, AZ, ID, NV? I heard it was 33 feet at some places, and that some places wont allow slide outs?
Is there any truth to that? I am sure it just depends on the campground, and will call ahead before, but before I buy a trailer, I want to make sure I am not limiting myself if I buy a 35 footer. We are looking at going for a 28-35 foot 5th wheel toy hauler, with a slide out or two.
A lot depends on what kind of camping you want to do.
Most commercial campgrounds will not have a problem accommodating you. But if you plan on exploring rustic Forest Service campgrounds and some older National Park campgrounds, a 35-foot trailer is going to be way too big.
|
Eurocamper
|
04/14/12 07:46am |
Beginning RVing
|
|
RE: Utah in September
As long as we find a 'doggie friendly' activity every few days, our Golden will just revert to her natural lazy (i.e., lump) state.
With the exception of the National Parks, Moab is a very dog-friendly destination. In general, dogs are allowed on any BLM land. Some heavily traveled areas may have restrictions. Here is a list of some trails in the area that allow dogs: Dog-friendly trails near Moab
|
Eurocamper
|
04/14/12 07:36am |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
|
