CANOPENER 2012 |January 6-8

[Air Cruiser]

For us in Central Ohio, Top Sail is a two-day trip with an overnight around Nashville, TN. I don't know where Vassar, MI is, so I can't guess how much longer it will be for you. Will you be coming through Toledo, OH and traveling down I-75? We are approx. 3hrs.+/- from Toledo.

I'm looking forward to hearing how others answer your question re: dewinterizing. We will more than likely wait until we get there as we will be afraid things will freeze on the way down. Our Lola is a '99 Safari 25'.

Sorry to bring it up again, but icy roads are really a big worry for us.

Deb

[HiHoAgRV]

Originally Posted by Air Cruiser

For us in Central Ohio...
I'm looking forward to hearing how others answer your question re: dewinterizing. We will more than likely wait until we get there as we will be afraid things will freeze on the way down. ..Deb

Watch the weather as you get ready to leave...4 years back we were in the low 20's in central Mississippi as we left for the Can Opener...I think it was even colder 2 years ago...(I missed the event but recall it was 6 degrees in Kansas City were I was).

For what it's worth...we never winterize in central Mississippi...small cube heaters keep us mobile all year.

[nilesrob]

About 3-4 years ago, we camped near Auburn, AL on our way to Topsail and the temperature was around 16 degrees F. Now, this was a bit extreme, but none the less it does happen. (I remember it well because our tank went out and I had to go outside to change tanks at about 3 am - brrrr). I would resist de-winterizing until you get down to FL myself, unless the weather conditions seem otherwise.

[Ike T]

Originally Posted by nilesrob

About 3-4 years ago, we camped near Auburn, AL on our way to Topsail and the temperature was around 16 degrees F. Now, this was a bit extreme, but none the less it does happen. (I remember it well because our tank went out and I had to go outside to change tanks at about 3 am - brrrr). I would resist de-winterizing until you get down to FL myself, unless the weather conditions seem otherwise.

That night was a cold experience for us as well, since we tripped the breaker overnight and didn't realize it till the next morning. There was frost on the door lock... on the inside of the trailer.

We were in that "RV Park" off US-29 that must be used for redneck reunions on football weekends. Arrived after dark. Parked where we were told. Awoke to cows in plain sight. We were in the pasture, too.

We remained winterized as well.

[noreen&sal]

Probably not de-winterizing till Fla. But will carry about 10 gallons of fresh water in back seat of TV. Sal.

[tkasten]

Air Cruiser - Vassar is about 120 miles North of Toledo. It made sense to me to not de-winterize until Florida and now many of you have confirmed that it the smart way to go - thanks.

[Roadtoaster]

Originally Posted by Luckyducks

Don't adjust the recipe much. As I recall from the last Canopener, they were perfect!

Russ

I agree. They were a hit at Beachstream and the CanOpener. Don't change a thing (might want to make up 5 gallons at a time though)

[Air Cruiser]

I do have some questions about dewinterizing at Top Sail:

1) I guess they have no problem if we dewinterize there? (It's safe for their septic system since the RV "stuff" is based on beets?)

2) I forgot to ask them when we were there in May, does anyone know if the campground's water is chlorinated?

3) If it's not chlorinated, should we take some with us and do an overnight chlorination there? Just wondering, because when we dewinterized at home, we used chlorine to sanitize the lines.

Thanks.

Deb

[cms4140]

Originally Posted by Ike T

We were in that "RV Park" off US-29 that must be used for redneck reunions on football weekends. Arrived after dark. Parked where we were told. Awoke to cows in plain sight. We were in the pasture, too.

Ouch. To some of us here, that is a hurtful shot. However, I must say, anyone who willfully overnights in a cow pasture must have felt right at home with the rest of us rednecks!

-Chris

[nilesrob]

All I have to say to that is - War Eagle!

[clancy_boy]

Originally Posted by nilesrob

All I have to say to that is - War Eagle!

I was hoping to get through one CanOpener thread without seeing that phrase.

We are in - as far as I can tell, we have not made the reservation but should be there this year. It will be good to see everyone again.

Mike

[cms4140]

Originally Posted by nilesrob

All I have to say to that is - War Eagle!

Same here, Brad.

For anyone who might need an overnight option in the Auburn, AL (aka, "the loveliest villiage on the Plains") area on their way to the CANOPENER or wishes to join a few of us for the aforementioned weekly redneck reunions, consider this:

RV Parks|Auburn AL|Campgrounds and RV Parks|Deluxe RV Park|RV Resort

-Chris

[nilesrob]

Originally Posted by clancy_boy

I was hoping to get through one CanOpener thread without seeing that phrase.

We are in - as far as I can tell, we have not made the reservation but should be there this year. It will be good to see everyone again.

Mike

See Mike, that's the definition of insanity - thinking there will be a different outcome with the same Airstreamers. Hoping you guys make it!!

[dieseleagle]

Alice and I are booked in site 121. Look forward to seeing everyone again.

[Bettye]

Will there be an Open House? I love to see what other Airstreamers have done with their interiors, especially the vintage campers.

[Luckyducks]

Bettye,

Yes there will be an Open House. Chief will be putting out a schedule of events in the next of couple of months as things firm up. As an indication of probable events, here are some of the activities we had at the last Canopener: dinner outing (a ritual for many Canopener attendees is the Red Bar restaurant in Grayton Beach), pancake breakfast with the ranger, trailer open house, dinner potluck followed by a raffle and entertainment, breakfast potluck, and numerous happy hours. Many attendees also made their way to the beach sometime during their stay. It's absolutely beautiful with sugar white sand and clear water.

Note for you first time Canopener attendees - any campfires have to be in a raised fire pit that you bring. The campground doesn't have fire rings on the ground.

Russ

[HowieE]

Howie and Braith will be on site 160.

An interesting point. When I made this reservation the agent told me that site 160 was a site that could be reserved for 60 days. She said there are 14 sites in the campground that can be reserved for 60 days all others have a 14 day limit.

[AirHeadsRus]

Originally Posted by HowieE

Howie and Braith will be on site 160.

An interesting point. When I made this reservation the agent told me that site 160 was a site that could be reserved for 60 days. She said there are 14 sites in the campground that can be reserved for 60 days all others have a 14 day limit.

So you are saying HowieE 14 of us could make a 60 day Canopener. That would be cool.

[clancy_boy]

Originally Posted by AirHeadsRus

So you are saying HowieE 14 of us could make a 60 day Canopener. That would be cool.

At that campground - I could do a 60 day rally, more like a 60 day live-in.

[tkasten]

Originally Posted by AirHeadsRus

So you are saying HowieE 14 of us could make a 60 day Canopener. That would be cool.

And I thought my lot rent for 14 days was bad. 60 days wow!