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We've stayed in Amish areas several times in OH and PA (we're natives of northeastern OH, but haven't lived there in too many years to count), and find it to be really pretty country, with very nice midwestern people. The week-end farmer's markets are GREAT as a rule, with meats, cheeses, and produce as well as cooked food available. One of the nicest, small parks we stayed at was in Intercourse, PA. Enjoyed good food in restaurants and a place called Kitchen Kettle Village that we still order salsa and preserves from every few months. I wish I could think of the name, though I'm sure you can find it in the literature or on line. All that salt water years ago has done something to my brain....Marine-like, I think. Anyway, the park is on two levels, with mostly big rigs on the lower. Surrounding community is nice to travel in, and the area is quiet and peaceful. Horse/buggies, quilt shops, and close to Hershey. Our Portuguese Water Dog also barks at all the animals, needs to let them know he's around. Be safe in your travels, and enjoy. Doc Mike

We are seriously considering dropping our home Time-Warner in favor of the Verizon USB device. We've used it now for about a month, and with one exception (a park in LA where it worked, but snail slowly) it has been as fast or faster than our home hard wire hook-up w/router. I've used it from home in SC to NY and all along the route in tree covered parks or rest areas to open air, no obstruction. Wherever our Verizon cell phones work, so does tha USB. I also enjoy that fact that it is secure, and I can do everything with it that I do on at home. The only drawback is having to buy a new router for home use, as we each use a lap top, and in the MH we only take one. The campground wireless often costs on a daily basis and is not secure, or is quite slow or located in the office only. I also find the cost for the device very close to what we have to pay for Time-Warner. Doc Mike Itasca Spirit Honda CR-V Roadmaster Falcon2 and M&G Brake system

I really hope that we can all meet on the road one day. Well, actually not "on the road" so much as in a campground where we can swap sea stories, and watch our Marine friends get dirty. I agree with your sentiments regarding our service men and women; they have a wicked job with multiple deployments, etc. (I'll keep my politics to myself, for now). The USMC, is, I repeat, the best of the best, and believe me when I say, that the USN is THE BEST, and the USMC is at least equal. I contradict myself. At least USN and USMC folks know to remove their covers inside a building and when eating. Best to you, Pogie, Wayne and all of our other fellow fighting men and women, and to the generation we are quickly losing who truly did fight for us to be free. Doc Mike

Please correct me if I'm wrong: My understanding is that the miliotary campgrounds are ONLY ofr active and retired members, and not all veterans. Doc Mike

I just had the pleasure of reading through this thread and see Seajay and Wayne, both of whom I've read and communicated with before. I served as an HM from 1960-1969, and am proud of it. We returned last week from a two week trip that took us to Lackland AFB to witness our grandson become an Airman. While standing in line, wearing a USS KASKASKIA (A0-27) ball cap, I noticed another former sailor (his ball cap said so), and I told him that my grandson had betrayed me by joining the AF and wearing a bus driver's uniform. This poor guy said he was sorry, but for him it was much worse; it was his daughter that had joined the AF. We commiserated (that means we talked about it Wayne) for a couple of minutes and came to the conclusion that we were both very proud of our family members for serving our country, in any capacity, and we wish them well and God's speed. I'm proud to say, as I did to Seajay, that I have very strong feelings about the USMC, and some old buds were HM's with those folks. They are and will always be the best fighting force on our planet, and deserve our respect. Those words will not be spoken in public Wayne, though they are heartfelt. Wind at your back always (that's the part where your rear end is, Wayne), and be proud of your service. Doc Mike Former HM1/USN (E-6) Itasca Spirit Honda CRV Toad Roadmaster tow/M&G brakes

Funny you mention that. Filling the MH recently at a Flyin J, and parked at the next island doing the same was another Class C about 30 ft. long and towing a car that appeared to be lower than the MH by a good 6 inches. Both vehicles looked pretty new. The toad DID NOT have any evidence of a supplemental brake system attached. Doc Mike Itasca Spirit 09 Honda CRV Falcon 2/M&G brake system

Hi there, everyone. We've shared words on another topic before, about GPS units and Marines. My wife,Carol, and I are retired and fairly new residents in an adult community near Charlotte, NC. We've had our Class C Itasca Spirit motorhome for almost a year, and had a Class B Pleasure Way for about one year before that ... wanted more space. Our Portuguese water Dog usually travels with us. We tow 4-down an 2009 Honda CR-V, which is our only car. It gets very good gas mileage and I'm considering using it to tow the coach, which as you all know, gets very bad gas mileage. We spent several days last September on the Outer Banks, and loved that steamed and seasoned shrimp that was readily available in the local shops. Next month we hope to take a trip to Maine, having returned last week from a two-week sojourn to San Antonio to see our eldest grandson graduate from Air Force boot camp. As a former USN member I was, as one might expect, crushed. He has to do what's right for him, though. We look forward to learning and sharing as we travel. Perhaps we'll meet one day. Doc Mike Former HM1(E-6)/USN

The new GPS is set up and ready to go. Love the Bluetooth feature, as well as other "truck" features built in. If interested parties gpo to the Garmin site they'll find more info available. Also like the "traffic" feature. We'll know more after our next trip[ to the northeast next month. Doc Mike 2007 Itasca Spirit

We returned a few days ago from a trip to San Antonio from our home near Charlotte, NC, using our current Garmin Nuvi. It made one error which was quickly put correct by calling the campground that we were headed to and they pointed us in the right direction. In well over 2K miles, that was the only error of note. Yes, there are times when the GPS isn't accurate, but using a cell phone or a map are great aids to navigation (I'm not the navigator). About 2 hours ago our new Garmin Nuvi 465T was delivered, and is presently being set up by my wife. She is entering all of the info regarding weight, length (with our toad), and height. I really believe this will be an asset if we are in an area where there are low bridges, or roads that are restricted to trucks, such as some in the NY and northeast areas. When not used in our class C, we'll use it in our car, an "09 Honda CR-V which we use as our toad. The bottom line for me is that I'll continue using a GPS, and look forward to the advances in this "truck friendly" one by Garmin. Doc Mike (former HM1/USN) 07 Itasca Spirit