wildebill308 Report post Posted July 7, 2023 If I am not visiting "time out" I am not doing it right. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted July 8, 2023 Something else you might want to move on quickly. NIRVC 2024 Customer Appreciation Rally 1 @ The Ridge Outdoor Resort - Sevierville, TN. Look at the NIRVC website under events to sign up. I just got into #1. These are always amazing and fun. Monday, April 15, 2024 - Thursday, April 18, 2024 Good luck. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
five Report post Posted July 8, 2023 AC had a rally at The Ridge in May. Very nice park, but at $75 a bit steep, plus when coming south off I 40 you have to go through town. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted July 8, 2023 1 hour ago, five said: AC had a rally at The Ridge in May. Very nice park, but at $75 a bit steep, plus when coming south off I 40 you have to go through town. 66 down from I-40 is a good road most is 6 lane. I didn't find it a problem. With the Customer Appreciation Rally as with a AIM rally your site is included in the cost of the event. It is $595.00 for the Customer Appreciation Rally. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rayin Report post Posted July 9, 2023 11 hours ago, five said: AC had a rally at The Ridge in May. Very nice park, but at $75 a bit steep, plus when coming south off I 40 you have to go through town. I checked the Ridge reservations website last night, price was $108/night for pull-thru. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
five Report post Posted July 9, 2023 Maybe $75 was the rally rate....what a deal!😁 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted July 9, 2023 Yes many places have discounts for rallies. If you were going to the Customer Appreciation Rally it is included so you don't have to pay extra to stay there. Yes I think prices have gone up at RV parks especially those in prime locations. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
five Report post Posted July 24, 2023 My pet peeve with CGs is that now some charge the full amount when you make the reservation. Plus, if you want to be able to cancel, at any time, there is a higher rate, other wise you can't cancel at all. I made a reservation at Catherine's Landing, a very nice CG in Hot Springs, AR, for mid October. My CC was charged the full amount, nearly $500, when I made the reservation. I recently made a trip out west in the toad and made several motel/hotel reservations. I could cancel all if I called 24 hours prior to the day of check in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted July 25, 2023 Catherine's Landing is a nice place we stayed there in April. Yes campgrounds besides being more expensive have added some new wrinkles. You better ask before you make a reservation. The latest one is a add on fee to make a reservation. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayne77590 Report post Posted July 25, 2023 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rayin Report post Posted July 26, 2023 On 7/6/2023 at 8:50 AM, erniee said: Since the dictatorship on IRV2, putting me in time out, haven’t been back. I got my hand slapped for saying I live in a red state. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rayin Report post Posted July 26, 2023 On 7/23/2023 at 8:08 PM, five said: My pet peeve with CGs is that now some charge the full amount when you make the reservation. Plus, if you want to be able to cancel, at any time, there is a higher rate, other wise you can't cancel at all. I made a reservation at Catherine's Landing, a very nice CG in Hot Springs, AR, for mid October. My CC was charged the full amount, nearly $500, when I made the reservation. I recently made a trip out west in the toad and made several motel/hotel reservations. I could cancel all if I called 24 hours prior to the day of check in. I just read their reservation page, quote: "Best Available Rate – If your vacation plans are firm, lock in the best-priced rate available when you book your reservation for your desired accommodation type within a specific timeframe. The entire stay must be prepaid with a credit card when the reservation is made and will be non-refundable.Peace of Mind Rate – Our Peace of Mind rate is fully refundable less a 10% cancellation fee except during holiday periods. You may make ONE date change or cancel the reservation but this change must be made by 3:00 pm CST, 72-hours prior to arrival. " Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
five Report post Posted July 28, 2023 Their "piece of mind rate" is the higher rate with a limited ability to cancel. We have stayed at CL several times over the years. Their rates get higher and the ability to cancel gets lower. In the past three years we have had a break down of five days and a year ago a break down of 21 days. Fortunately our reservations were with CGs that believed me when I called and told them of our delay, and did not hold us to, or require us to pay, for the reservations. I think we're about done with CL. This year's reservations are with a group rally. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted July 28, 2023 Look at it from the campgrounds point of view. You have people who make reservations then cancel at the last minuet. Now the campground has lost the revenue for that period. Campgrounds have become big expensive businesses and have improved the quality of their sites and services. They are not, for the most part the mom and pop operation they use to be. Well at least in the South /West. Lots of little campgrounds in the N/E. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elkhartjim Report post Posted July 30, 2023 We've been traveling for a month and we have yet to stay in a full park. The parks have been anywhere from 50% to 80% full and albeit they aren't "resorts", they have all been excellent parks in desirable areas. We have already decided that next year we will go back to the pre covid travel by the seat of our pants style. We are in Berlin, Ohio at Scenic Hills RV Park and at 5PM on Sunday, the park is maybe 30% full. Friday and Saturday nights it was maybe 75% full. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted July 31, 2023 I think it just depends on where you are travelling. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted August 3, 2023 You just know someone asked how do I tell if it is empty. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted August 14, 2023 Well where is everyone? I hope you are up in cooler climates. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayne77590 Report post Posted August 14, 2023 We are in Shipshewana, IN and right now it is a heat spell of 77˚. Come Tuesday morning it will be down around 55˚. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dons2346 Report post Posted August 14, 2023 Just arrived in Gillette for a tri chapter rally with the Elks, Military Veterans, and the Full Timers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
erniee Report post Posted August 14, 2023 Stuck in Haskell till I get a few things done on coach Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted August 14, 2023 What are you doing to the coach? Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted August 14, 2023 20 hours ago, wayne77590 said: We are in Shipshewana, IN and right now it is a heat spell of 77˚. Come Tuesday morning it will be down around 55˚. They claim with this cold front we won't make it to 100 tomorrow. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rayin Report post Posted August 15, 2023 On 8/13/2023 at 9:31 PM, wildebill308 said: Well where is everyone? I hope you are up in cooler climates. Bill S. Indiana, where it was 79 today. Supposed to be in low 80's this week. The coming weekend will be mid 90's with high humidity in the 80's. Isn't this weekend the last NASCAR race? DW just bought be a new leather recliner with all the options, I'll have to stay inside this weekend and do some serious testing while the race is on TV. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
erniee Report post Posted August 15, 2023 I have 2 radiator fans. One broke. Got it replaced. Pecan limb decided to impale my air conditioner. Bought. New ones and waiting on some guys to help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
