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    We stayed at CL July 6-9. Yes, a very nice campground. When we called to make reservations they said they had a back-in site. We needed to visit friends so we accepted. Then they said that the price would be $300+ for the 3 nights. When I asked why the price was so high for just 3 days it was because it was he 4th of July week.

    When we arrived I asked if they had a pull through cancellation. The gave me a pull through with no additional cost. The campground was about 25% full with many many open spaces for our entire 3 day stay.

    I think greed got the better of the corporation for charging as much as they did trying to make up for empty sites.

    Would I go back there, yes, but definitely not during a holiday weekend or week.

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    I use Google Maps as a preliminary starting place.  Type in Sevierville, TN in the search area then click on that map. After the map opens it will display Sevierville, TN in the upper left hand area. Highlight it and delete it then type in RV Parks. The map will populate with the RV parks in the area.  You will also get some junk places not related to RV'ing but it is still a start.

    If you point to one of the places it will pop up a screen and you can further look into it.  If one of the RV Parks seems to suit your needs go to Campround Reviews and read some of he reviews.

    The GPS is just to get you there and as stated don't trust it to be 100% in your favor.  I use "truckrouter.com and alsot by using that I can look at truck stops along the way. I figure if the big trucks can use the route, I can also.

    You can also use Google Maps the same way for truck strops as for RV Parks but the route may not be for big rigs.

    Happy trails

     

  14. Posted · Edited by wayne77590 · Report reply

    Agree that Garmin has a great product. I have a built in one on the MH with Rand McNally and it allows all the specifications of the RV to be set.

    Garmin may not be inexpensive for the better ones, but if you get the one with life time updates it is not such a bad price if you use it for several years. Which ever you decide get a large display. You won't be sorry. You do want one that is designed for RV's with life time updates and traffic.

    It would help with future questions on you RV if you include your information in your signature line.

    Welcome. Happy trails!

  17. Posted · Edited by wayne77590 · Report reply

    I'm not in Cincinnati but I strongly suggest you get an electrician that knows how to wire a 50amp service for an RV.

    It is NOT a washer/dryer hook up of 240 volts. Although you can get 240v you don't want 240 on a single leg.  Each leg will have 120v, normaly the red and black wire.  White is Neutral (to ground) and Green is Ground.   There are a lot of articles on-line.  I had mine done by an licensed electrician and then checked his work at the pedestal(box on outside of garage).

    You also want a good gauge wire like 8awg or even 4awg. I have 8 here and it runs fine. Your breaker should be appropriate to run two single 120v lines.

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    I'm not sure about your particular make and model so check with the manufacturer.

    With that said, try keeping the step switch in the "OFF" position.   The step motor is controlled by an electronic current limiter. When the step opens or closes, as it gets to the end, the current rises and stops the motor (not sure if rises or diminishes, but...) and even if the motor is stopped there is a constant current drain on the service battery that controls the steps.  So try keeping the step switch in the off position.  In my previous MH I had to use a stick to reach into the screen opening and push the switch.

    Also check with the Mfg regarding the disconnect switches for the house and service batteries.  If the disconnect switch(s) are turned of there is no path for the converter to charge the batteries.  Again, please check with the Mfg regarding if what I said applies to your MH.

    Happy trails.

  25. Posted · Edited by wayne77590 · Report reply

    I'm with Jim S, 59, 30, 270, Shady Grove Lane.

    If you come in the opposite way on Shady Grove Lane it is narrow. Coming in off 270 to Shady Grove Ln is narrow but just about 2 miles.

    No big hills that I can recall.  Running hills is not a problem if you let the engine do the work. If you encounter a bigger hill, watch the temperature gauge and downshift to keep the RPM's around 2000. That will keep the fan working and keep the engine coolant cycling.  Just remember that whatever gear you go up in, come down in that same gear. Let the exhaust brake do its job.

    If it's real steep, Cindy can get out and push.

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