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Forum: On The Road... 04-29-2016, 08:24 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 864
Posted By gatorboy
Morefield campground at Mesa Verde National Park....

Morefield campground at Mesa Verde National Park. Between Durango and the Four Corners< its on your way! https://www.visitmesaverde.com/accommodations/morefield-campgrounds.aspx
Forum: On The Road... 04-10-2016, 02:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,200
Posted By gatorboy
You could plan an entire vacation around the...

You could plan an entire vacation around the Trace. Be sure to stop at the Merriwether Lewis Monument and the Choctaw burial mounds on the Trace. If you like Civil War sites you're not far from the...
Forum: On The Road... 04-10-2016, 02:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,093
Posted By gatorboy
You ought to stop at Mesa Verde NP in SE Colorado...

You ought to stop at Mesa Verde NP in SE Colorado on your way. It is a World Heritage Site and has a great campground. Has an AS caravan roundup there every August. Its in the four corners area not...
Forum: On The Road... 01-25-2015, 08:01 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,846
Posted By gatorboy
Off the Grid.

We've been there a couple times, the most recent being between Christmas and New Years of this year. Big Bend is the winter gem of the NPS. We stay at the Big Bend Resort at Terlingua. Access to the...
Forum: On The Road... 08-05-2014, 10:17 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,749
Posted By gatorboy
Not True! Pets are allowed in the Park,...

Not True!
Pets are allowed in the Park, however; they are not allowed on the trails or on guided tours. When walked in the campground, they must be on a leash. Also, please pick up after your dog....
Forum: On The Road... 07-29-2014, 04:03 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,749
Posted By gatorboy
Congrats on getting a reservation! I'm an...

Congrats on getting a reservation! I'm an interperative Ranger at MEVE and can tell you that full hook-ups are hard to come by. We just had a major monsoon last night, so the campfire ban should be...
Forum: On The Road... 12-16-2013, 01:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 793
Posted By gatorboy
Rio RV Park Brownsville

Does anyone know if the Rio RV park in Brownsville, Tx is still open? Their website seems to have dissapeared.
Forum: On The Road... 11-20-2013, 11:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,057
Posted By gatorboy
Faywood Hot Springs, north of Deming and next to...

Faywood Hot Springs, north of Deming and next to City of Rocks SP, offers camping soaking and tranquility.
Forum: On The Road... 09-17-2013, 02:26 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 876
Posted By gatorboy
Mesa Verde National Park

Well, my season at MEVE is over. I want to thank all the Airstreamers who visited us this summer. Pics include: Knife Edge, the bear in the NPS campground, and the Wally Byam caravan that visited us...
Forum: On The Road... 05-16-2013, 09:47 PM
Replies: 307
Views: 41,272
Posted By gatorboy
I'm leaving Saturday for my second season at Mesa...

I'm leaving Saturday for my second season at Mesa Verde NP. If you get tired of the Tucson heat this summer, come on up to Colorado. Ask for Ranger Pete. I'll get you guys hooked up on some great...
Forum: On The Road... 04-28-2013, 01:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,615
Posted By gatorboy
Common Sense and Courtesy

It would seem that common sense would dictate that the older parks were built at a time when most auto-camping was done with a tent or a small tag-along camper.

The more heavily visited parks...
Forum: On The Road... 03-29-2013, 02:40 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,352
Posted By gatorboy
Olympic National Park

As an NPS Park Ranger in the summer at Mesa Verde N.P. ( I know that its too far to go from Seattle for a weekend) I would highly recommend Olympic NP. Because Olympic has such diversity and there is...
Forum: On The Road... 03-10-2013, 09:09 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,217
Posted By gatorboy
According to the info that I received, NPS told...

According to the info that I received, NPS told the parks that they are free to hire summer staff from their own budgets. That means that the wealthier parks, ie. those with large private endowments,...
Forum: Rock Guards, Segment & Window Protectors 03-06-2013, 06:17 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 58,160
Posted By gatorboy
I had Mine custom made at, BACA Upholstry, 2100 S...

I had Mine custom made at, BACA Upholstry, 2100 S 4th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85713 (https://www.merchantcircle.com/business/Baca.Upholstery.520-622-2898/map?novum=1) 520-622-2898. He may still have the...
Forum: Working on the Road 02-26-2013, 08:35 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 23,946
Posted By gatorboy
Nps

I have spent the last three summers working for the National Park Service as an Interpretive Ranger. I started working on my retirement plan during the last two years of my employment as a history...
Forum: On The Road... 12-18-2012, 04:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,186
Posted By gatorboy
Mexico

Here are a couple of forums with lots of advice. I'd wait a week after New Years to go to San Carlos. All the Mexicans who went home will be returning that first week. RP not so bad.

San Carlos...
Forum: On The Road... 11-08-2012, 10:45 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,217
Posted By gatorboy
If you're taking a tent for the kids, be advised:...

If you're taking a tent for the kids, be advised: It gets really, really cold (muy frio) at night. Keyair is right. Gas is expensive. We camped at Tecopa Hot Springs. Hot water for soaking, Date...
Forum: On The Road... 11-08-2012, 10:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,472
Posted By gatorboy
I stayed at the Hitch-N-Post in Kanab a couple of...

I stayed at the Hitch-N-Post in Kanab a couple of years ago. It was adequate, clean and reasonable. There is a supermarket one block away and a McDonalds across the street. Pretty close to Zion.
Forum: On The Road... 10-14-2012, 02:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,855
Posted By gatorboy
Had the same problem last summer in NM. Don't use...

Had the same problem last summer in NM. Don't use poison- they'll die in your walls and become malodorous. I plugged as many holes as I could and used Victory mouse traps to kill as many as I could....
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 10-09-2012, 04:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 989
Posted By gatorboy
'77 Argosy Shower Drip

I have an anoying drip between the shower hose and what appears to be a plastic anti-syphon valve whose male connects to a metal cylindar which itself connects to a plastic male coming from the...
Forum: On The Road... 09-13-2012, 09:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,128
Posted By gatorboy
Summer at Mesa Verde National Park

Just returned home from my summer job at Mesa Verde National Park. This is the third summer and the third National Park that I have spent in my Argosy 26. The Argosy has been a great buy.
I was a...
Forum: Boondocking 05-29-2012, 12:32 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,425
Posted By gatorboy
I have camped at Mayflower County Park just north...

I have camped at Mayflower County Park just north of Blythe. Very nice and reasonable.

Mayflower Park – Home « Riverside County Regional Park & Open-Space District...
Forum: Refrigerators 04-18-2012, 07:29 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,670
Posted By gatorboy
Check for Tilt

I had the same problem in Mexico once. Freezer worked, but the Fridge didn't. Found out that Dometic units must be level to function properly. Once the unit was level, everything worked fine.
Forum: On The Road... 03-04-2012, 07:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,659
Posted By gatorboy
For what it's worth

WoW! I envy you. I have done the Trace three times on a motorcycle.
Check with the MS. State visitors center in Natchez. The casinos often have great deals on rooms and terrific buffets for poco...
Forum: Rock Guards, Segment & Window Protectors 01-27-2012, 08:31 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 58,160
Posted By gatorboy
My covers were made with industrial grade vinyl....

My covers were made with industrial grade vinyl. Thet have proven to be quite strong and are extremely easy to keep clean. Vinyl also comes in a plethora of colors.

Gatorboy
Forum: On The Road... 11-14-2011, 06:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,940
Posted By gatorboy
We spent a week there in December and camped at...

We spent a week there in December and camped at an RV park in Tecopa Springs. Highly recommended.
https://www.airforums.com/forums/f42/death-valley-np-campgrounds-in-and-around-71082-4.html#post934282
Forum: On The Road... 07-09-2011, 09:37 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,017
Posted By gatorboy
I have the best camping spot in the area. There...

I have the best camping spot in the area. There are only two spaces and I'm the only trailer there. Of course, it isn't a public campground, although it is in a public park. There are perks to...
Forum: On The Road... 05-24-2011, 09:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,945
Posted By gatorboy
We have camped at Babcock State Park, only...

We have camped at Babcock State Park, only because Hawk's Nest was full. Close to The New River Gorge, if white water is your drug of choice.
Babcock State Park (https://www.babcocksp.com/)
Hawks...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 03-23-2011, 08:56 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,804
Posted By gatorboy
You can live in any RV park in Deming. They'd...

You can live in any RV park in Deming. They'd probably elect you mayor in Lordsburg.
Forum: On The Road... 03-22-2011, 09:53 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,069
Posted By gatorboy
What movie comes to mind?

Pretty ambitious itenerary. If you try to do it all in a week, you'll look like Chevy Chase in the scene at the Grand Canyon in Vacation.
My advice, like many others here, is to narrow it down.
I...
Forum: On The Road... 03-15-2011, 11:32 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,645
Posted By gatorboy
My son loved Myakka River State Park. Check our...

My son loved Myakka River State Park. Check our the gators on the river and take a ride on the lake in an airboat and see the birds and...gators!

Myakka River State Park...
Forum: General Interior Topics 03-15-2011, 11:21 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,256
Posted By gatorboy
LA Times Article on Architect & "78 AS 25

I thought this was pretty interesting. Lots of possibilities if you keep your mind and wallet open. Gotta be cheaper than a new one though.

Los Angeles Times Article « Hofmann Architecture...
Forum: On The Road... 03-02-2011, 01:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,585
Posted By gatorboy
Underwear?

Nobody cooler than THE DUDE! Ain't wearin socks and you can bet he's goin commando!
Forum: Rock Guards, Segment & Window Protectors 02-21-2011, 08:39 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 58,160
Posted By gatorboy
Another Approach

After stone on AZ 74 shattered the left Panorama glass on our Argosy as we were returning home from Death Valley NP, we took it to Oasis RV who billed the Insurance company $1500.00. Yes, my wife...
Forum: On The Road... 02-18-2011, 05:58 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 16,496
Posted By gatorboy
My Back-UP

This is a 1970 Trotwood Lark IV. Made by the Trotwood Trailer Company of Trotwood, Ohio. I had many Dickensonian adventures in it before purchasing the Argosy.122519

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Forum: Dollars & Cents 02-12-2011, 08:20 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 14,553
Posted By gatorboy
You can stay in any park you want. If they ask,...

You can stay in any park you want. If they ask, tell 'em its three years old. Unless its an Airstream park, they'll never know. Then you can pay a princely sum and hang out with people that you don't...
Forum: On The Road... 02-08-2011, 01:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,293
Posted By gatorboy
Viva Brownsville

I'm not sure why Brownsville gets slammed so often. I spent last summer working as a Park Ranger at Palo Alto NHP. All the way down there people would roll their eyes when I told them where I was...
Forum: On The Road... 01-30-2011, 08:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,559
Posted By gatorboy
70's temps?

Check weather.com. 70's temps are so last week!
Forum: On The Road... 01-26-2011, 08:21 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,361
Posted By gatorboy
Be especially careful of the CHUPACABRAS if you...

Be especially careful of the CHUPACABRAS if you go hiking in the desert at night!
Forum: On The Road... 01-06-2011, 07:13 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,031
Posted By gatorboy
Tasty

Rex,

Gatorboy... Did you make it to China Ranch Date Farm, just south of Tecopa? Fun 1/2 day trip from Tecopa and a great place to pick up some last minute xmas gifts.

Yes we did make it to...
Forum: On The Road... 01-05-2011, 08:17 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,031
Posted By gatorboy
Thanks to All!

I just wanted to say, "Thanks" to all the forum members for their input, advice, pictures and videos concerning Death Valley NP. We did get to the Park over the week between Christmas and New Years....
Forum: Our Community 12-25-2010, 02:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 967
Posted By gatorboy
My favorite "Airstream" Christmas song

Merry Christmas to all!

YouTube - We all get Crazy at Christmas (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddg7s0skx-4)

Gatorboy
Forum: On The Road... 11-18-2010, 12:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,338
Posted By gatorboy
Best place I ever spent Thanksgiving was as a...

Best place I ever spent Thanksgiving was as a volunteer serving dinner at the Salvation Army.
Forum: On The Road... 10-29-2010, 09:44 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,031
Posted By gatorboy
Death Valley NP Campgrounds In and Around

Hey!
Contemplating a visit to Death Valley National Park this winter. I was wondering if anyone would care to comment on the campgrounds in and around the Park? Recommendations?
Forum: On The Road... 10-20-2010, 01:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,247
Posted By gatorboy
Hey! Find yourself a nearby medical plaza. On...

Hey! Find yourself a nearby medical plaza. On Sunday, go to the parking lot with some cones and practice backing it into a "space". Practice on Sunday will give you much needed confidence on your...
Forum: On The Road... 10-19-2010, 12:44 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,720
Posted By gatorboy
Just got back from 3 days in PP. No probs coming...

Just got back from 3 days in PP. No probs coming or going. Jumbo Shrimp @ $6.00 lb. grilled outside my Argosy. Yum! Air Temps in the 80's Water in the high 70's. Perfect beach weather. I was the only...
Forum: On The Road... 10-13-2010, 01:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,496
Posted By gatorboy
I stayed at the Hitch-N-Post in Kanab, UT. Small,...

I stayed at the Hitch-N-Post in Kanab, UT. Small, shady clean and close to both Zion and Bryce Canyon. Park is across the street from a small independenr supermarket and within walking distance of...
Forum: On The Road... 10-08-2010, 03:08 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 8,780
Posted By gatorboy
Money can't buy friends, but it can get you a...

Money can't buy friends, but it can get you a better class of enemy.Spike Milligan
Forum: On The Road... 10-06-2010, 07:15 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 8,780
Posted By gatorboy
I don't care to belong to a club that accepts...

I don't care to belong to a club that accepts people like me as members.
Groucho Marx (https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/g/grouchomar128182.html)
Forum: On The Road... 10-05-2010, 07:14 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,720
Posted By gatorboy
There is a forum in Rocky Point that devotes an...

There is a forum in Rocky Point that devotes an entire section to border crossing issues. It seems to address any question I have ever had about everything in PP.
RockyPointTalk.net - The Largest...
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