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Another suggestion if the beach doesn't suit you would be Stagecoach RV Park. It's right off I-95 & Hwy 16 - near the outlet malls. We had friends staying there. Nothing exciting but acceptable and I'm sure cheaper. It's off of the major highway. Might look at www.rvparkreviews.com to see if anyone makes a comment on highway noise.

North Beach Camp Resort. It sits between the intracoastal waterway and the ocean. You just have to cross the highway to get to the ocean but it's easy. Sites are hardpacked sand with lots of oak tree cover, but some are more exposed than others. And most have tree/bush separation between sites. There are 2 great restaurants within walking distance - Cap's on the Water (on the intracoastal) and The Reef (on the ocean). A 3rd restaurant, Aunt Kate's, backs up to the campground on the intracoastal has mixed reviews. This campground sits between 2 very nice neighborhoods that you can walk or ride bikes through. Enjoy your stay!

Larry196, it would be helpful for you to name the club since you are asking others opinions of it.

You might want to check out the reviews on here http://rvparkreviews.com/regions/Arizona/Apache_Junction.html I suggest you read through all of the reviews - new and old to get a complete picture.

Yes, we have a Swagman also that we placed on our MH. I was trying to post a photo but not having success. We just bought a new toad and have purchased a different bike rack for the car. We want to sell the Swagman bike rack and live east of you in St. Augustine if that interests you, please let me know.

We bring our slides in when the wind is high and sustained.

Here's my two cents: 4 days of travel in the beginning of your trip can burn all of you out before you get started on your sightseeing. Taking a day or two break in there, it would probably help everyone. It's a vacation, enjoy the journey. Have a safe and wonderful trip.

We attended just one day for $7. per person. We were only permitted to see the inside and outside exhibits. Cost for daily seminar attendance was $55. per person which seemed rather steep with no guarantee we could get in our preferred session(s) so we chose not to go that route. Exhibits were okay but nothing to make us spend money; lots of resort promotions. Coach exhibits seemed slim and not near as flashy or hyped as at Tampa RV Show. This was our first FMCA Rally.

Congratulations, Johnschnee, on your new coach! Everyone has their own style of "camping". When we got our first motorhome, at first I stocked it with paper plates, plastic ware, etc like we used when we camped for years with our kids. I soon realized this was a different type of camping in the MH and ended up stocking with dishes, silverware, linens, pots and pans, etc. I like cooking in our MH, whereas, in a tent and pop-up camper I didn't. But we travel with some other MH owners that don't cook at all and prefer eating out. So to each his own and you and your wife will figure yours out. Enjoy the journey! It's a wonderful lifestyle!

Shopper, it seems the salesman is only talking about the Chevy engine not the other components that make the unit a recreational vehicle. I wonder how many Cummins engines (which many Class A MH's have) have been faulty - I doubt less that a fraction of a percent. Many of the issues with any RV are the moving parts (i.e, slides), appliances, etc. No matter what class, they are a home on wheels that take a lot of abuse on our rough roads. There will always be issues with a moving home on wheels but for most of us we enjoy our travels and comfort of our own home on the road and take the lumps that comes with it. You also might want to ask for some recommendations of good RV dealers that provide honest and reliable sales and service. There are a few out there that are worth traveling to.

Your parents need to spend time in an RV and think about their personal comfort. IMHO, the class C's living area is smaller because you lose the front area for use when parked. In a class A, you can turn the front seats around so they can be part of the living area. I've never seen a Class C that did that. Also the front window of a Class A gives you more light; the class C tends to block your visual view to the outside with the cab over the driver's area being low. Another thing is to consider the turning radius of a Class A and Class C, the same length. When we were shopping for our first MH, we were told there is a big difference in the turning radius. You might want to verify this. Are they going to tow a vehicle? That also will have to factor in with what RV to buy and it's capabilities. Taking your time to look and test drive different ones will certainly help make your decision.

We use a trucker's Garmin GPS that provides a view of the lanes with the one you should be in or will be exiting highlighted; maps don't do that for you. You set it with your MH heights, weights, etc. so it will avoid tunnels and low overpasses. It can be changed to auto mode to use in your toad. We find the GPS a necessary accessory in our MH. I agree with others, we use multiple resources to plan our trip. And sometimes, we set the GPS but will defy it's audio instructions per what we saw on maps for a section or part of the trip.

Mark Quasius has written articles on several of the motorhomes you are looking at. He has visited the factories, watched manufacturing, and driven the coaches. His writings are very objective. You should be able to find links to his articles here. http://www.rvcruzer.com/index.php

Sounds like a wonderful family trip! If you will travel I-40 on your way home, you might want to consider a stop in Norman, OK to visit the National Weather Service. It was a very informative tour that I think your children could appreciate. There were a few children in our tour and they had some great questions and interest. We all really enjoyed this tour! You will want to make a call ahead to confirm their tour schedule. http://www.norman.noaa.gov/visitor/nwctours/ In the Texas panhandle while staying in Amarillo, we visited the Duro Pablo Canyon State Park, which you can camp in the canyon, saw the Cadillac Ranch off I-40 and ate at The Big Texan, which challenges guests to eat 72 oz steaks. Consider a stop in Foley, Alabama on your return trip to eat at Lambert Cafe, home of "throwed rolls" (their term, not mine). It's real southern cooking, so go hungry! They come out regularly with delicious hot yeast rolls and you raise your hand if you want one, one is thrown right to your hand. There are 2 other restaurants in Missouri. Are you aware that the National Parks have some special programs and material for children? They have a passport also so it can be stamped. Have a safe trip!

We like to stay at Skidaway Island Park, a Georgia State Park, in Savannah. Campsites are huge and most are pull-throughs. They also have some full-hookups now. If you are a senior when you check in you can get a senior discount. This is a beautiful park. on an island that has several high-end gated communities. It's only a 15-20 minute drive into to town. I 2nd the recommendation on seeing the Hunley while visiting Charleston. It is a working laboratory so they only open it to the public on weekends. You might want to make reservations. We didn't have them and still got in but had to line up behind the ones that were on the list. We've stayed at Oak Plantation in Charleston several times; it's a huge park. James Island park, a county park, is beautiful but we've never been able to get a reservation there. Beaufort, SC is a beautiful small historic town that you can drive to from Charleston or Savannah. Enjoy your travels!

Congratulations on your new purchase! You might want to inquire at http://www.tiffinrvnetwork.com as this is a forum of Tiffin owners. Also you might want to call the Tiffin Service Center in Red Bay, AL as they sell these guards but I have no knowledge if they are only for specific models.

99Phantoms, One option would be to look at other RV forums that are specific to the brand you think you want to buy. Tiffin owners (independent of the maker) use tiffinrvnetwork.com; they also have a classified section. I think irv2.com has sections for different makers. Two dealers that are popular are Lazydays in Tampa and Arizona, LaMesa with multiple locations, and there are many, many others. If you find an RV that is appealing, ask on forums such as this about the dealer's reputation, etc. At the big RV shows they are usually selling their new RVs but you probably can make a connection with a salesman that has some used ones on his lot. Good luck!

Smokeater, I feel warm now. St Augustine, oldest city in the US, is expected to go down to 24 tonight with wind chills taking temps in teens.

I might suggest you go to the Tiffin forum: http://www.tiffinrvnetwork.com/ You will find Tiffin owners very willing to answer your questions and a wealth of information.

Jurisinceptor, I think basically, you have to decide if you want an Android or Apple smartphone. I've had both and now have an Android by preference. Apple tends to make decisions for you which to me means no flexibility. For example, I use the calendar on my phone for appointments and events. I set reminders for myself. The iPhone provides limited options for reminders. On the Android, you can select one of the pre-set reminders or create your own. So that is just one example. The Android is a more complex phone because you have more options. The Apple phone is rather simple and easier to use right out of the box. Currently, Samsung Galaxy S4 (Android) is the most popular phone but that can change tomorrow.

Agree with Skidaway Island State Park. The sites are huge and they now have some full hookup sites. It's a a beautiful park. Would not recommend Red Gate park.

How about Disney's Ft Wilderness? We camped there when our kids were little and still love to camp there alone or with our grandchildren. And I maintain that you don't have to go in the theme parks while there. The campground has regular activities for children, every night they have a campfire sing along with the Chipmunks followed by a Disney movie, and there's a petting zoo. Also you can go to the Animal Kingdom Lodge to see the animals on the prairie. Every night there is a fire side chat/storytelling and free marshmallow roast. Another popular park in Orlando is the Orange County Turkey Lake Park. We haven't been there in years but reviews are good. It's on the west side of town that would put you closer to Legoland.

We had this happen a week ago. My husband was putting down the leveling jacks and we heard a pop. I noticed that the one slide had slightly popped out. It was the pin in the motor that broke. We had a repair service come out. He pulled the slide out manually because it was our bedroom slide and the only way to access it was under the bed. Anyway, 3 hours later he replaced the pin and so far it's working good. Hope you are able to get yours fixed soon.

Bill and Christine, I would remind you that you are coming at prime "snowbird" season in Florida. That means you might want to consider some reservations just to make sure you have a place when you arrive. Then scope other places out nearby like Tom Butler suggested. Enjoy your travels.

And that's the reason we don't put tags or decals on our vehicles. I personally don't like that FMCA publishes the names with the membership number. But I also don't do FB. Sorry, Larry, but that is a little spooky when someone calls you by name that you don't know. I would prefer you to introduce yourself as another member of FMCA and start a conversation that way.