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12-19-2015, 04:43 AM
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Casino Camper
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: St Helens, Oregon
Posts: 184
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First TT Trip Ever, wish me luck at the Oregon Coast!
We just bought a Cherokee 264L at the RV show. I have spent the last two weeks learning, preparing, upgrading and practicing. I have hitched up and driven every day. We took a drive over a small pass in a small storm to make sure my TV would hold up. I had no issues but added a sway control arm and readjusted the hitch and bars so I am riding level fully loaded.
We are only going 150 miles so this will be a good ice breaker. We are going to use an RV park to get started so we have access to supplies, propane and internet until we understand how fast we will use our fuel and water in 35 degree weather.
Doing two days in Astoria and two days in Lincoln City, Oregon. We will let you know how it goes.
Regards,
The Crappy Hampers, I mean Happy Campers!
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12-19-2015, 06:22 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Waynesville
Posts: 14,428
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 Did you get the Optional Sky light in the slide?  Youroo!! 
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12-19-2015, 08:03 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 126
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Good luck and have fun. Be patient and take your time. Double check and the check again when setting up and breaking down. Have another set of eyes to check also. You can do it!
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12-19-2015, 09:50 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Moundsville Wv
Posts: 1,504
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Good luck I bet it's beautiful out there!
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12-19-2015, 10:00 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 15,292
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A few suggestions:
While at home in a nice dry warm place, write out your set up and break down process step by step. This may prevent a mistake if you end up setting up in the rain or after dark. It will not go to waste as it is a plus when it comes time to sell and upgrade. After a few trips you will not need it.
Make sure to take an pen and note pad to make a " We need to get this list"
Most importantly have fun that's why you bought it.
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12-19-2015, 10:08 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Portland Oregon
Posts: 105
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Enjoy the coast!! We are heading out tomorrow for Ft Stevens State Park just outside of Astoria! Spending the week through Christmas. It's beautiful, and you should enjoy your time.
Have fun!!
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12-19-2015, 01:41 PM
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Left Coast
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: vancouver,washington
Posts: 15,649
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Don't stop in Lincoln City.......come down here...Quartzsite, Arizona! KOA in Lincoln City is kinda out of the way, state park is right close to everything....Have a good/fun time!
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12-19-2015, 01:58 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 10,446
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Have fun and enjoy your new camper!
x2 on writing down ahead of time for directions on setting up & breaking camp.
x2 for notebook on dotting down notes.
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Great choice for "Living within my means" and camping for one...
Formerly owned 2011 Salem Cruise Lite 20RBXL & 2011 Toyota Tundra Dbl Cab
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12-19-2015, 02:05 PM
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Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: North Carolina
Posts: 93
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First trip
We use a small electric space heater to conserve fuel, just turn it off when you need to use another appliance to keep from tripping a breaker. Hope you enjoy
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12-19-2015, 02:14 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Full timer,,,at Lake Georgetown in central Texas for the winter.
Posts: 442
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Have fun.....don't panic when you see Highway 101 between Astoria and Lincoln City. Just go slow, especially north of Tillamook. We spent the summber in Gold Beach south of where you're going and we loved Turtle Rock RV Park there. A great couple run that park if you're looking for a place to rest for a night or so.
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12-19-2015, 02:44 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 825
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Hi, I recently spent 4 wks. camping in Oregon. A suggestion; I found a lot of campsites to be very muddy with all the dampness, rain, and possibly snow; nothing dries out. Bring mats and lots of old towels to keep the mud out, particularly if you have dogs.
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12-19-2015, 03:11 PM
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Georgia Rally Coordinator
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: GA
Posts: 24,469
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Good luck on your first outing. Enjoy Later RJD 
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12-19-2015, 03:13 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Southwest Washington
Posts: 18
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Be careful of the flooding and land slides. Where are you staying in LC?
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12-19-2015, 03:52 PM
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Left Coast
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: vancouver,washington
Posts: 15,649
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Cape Disappointment, across from Astoria is also a nice Washington state park.
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12-19-2015, 04:05 PM
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jkoenig24
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Box Elder, SD (formerly NY)
Posts: 953
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Sounds like you've done your homework. Do have a notebook and pen handy to jot down any thoughts as they come to you. If you are RV "Newbies" I'd STRONGLY recommend you find and attend an RV Boot Camp. The Escapees RV Club run an excellent one and, other groups also offer them. Mistakes made with RVs are often expensive and, sometimes dangerous. The time and money you spend at RV Boot Camp will be well spent. Congratulations on your new rig and, safe, smooth travels!
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12-19-2015, 04:31 PM
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Member
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 45
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"We are only going 150 miles so this will be a good ice breaker. "
Hopefully you don't have to break too much. 
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12-19-2015, 07:30 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Missouri
Posts: 17
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Have a great time!
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12-19-2015, 07:35 PM
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Left Coast
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: vancouver,washington
Posts: 15,649
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We're used to it, being how those that live there have no choise! Record rainfall there this month....glad I'm here
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12-19-2015, 08:04 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Van Alstyne, TX
Posts: 150
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Enjoy your first trip, take pictures!
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12-19-2015, 09:02 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Cheney, Washington
Posts: 254
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I totally agree with the notes about making and following a checklist for hooking up and unhooking. We have camped in many of the State Parks on the Oregon Coast and really have enjoyed them. Since you are going in the winter, please be cautious when driving. Watch out for black ice and the ice that can form on bridges. Enjoy your trip!
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