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12-21-2021, 05:14 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2021
Location: In your dreams
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Originally Posted by TitanMike
I hope I can say the same when I get back from my winter trip down the I-5 Corridor.
So far, looking for places to stop at night during my trip South it's been disappointing. Unless I want to drive an hour or more off I-5 to a remote farm there don't seem to be many locations that are open during winter months or have room for a pickup towing a 25' trailer. Either parking is too small or their driveway (or turn from main road) won't accommodate a vehicle of this length.
I've also found some "Breweries" that are just downtown locations that MIGHT be suitable for Van or Car Campers.
Needless to say, it's not looking good for my upcoming trip using Harvest Hosts.
Does anyone at Harvest Hosts actually vet new locations when signing them up to make sure they actually have suitable parking and access?
Just wondering.
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That sounds disappointing for you so far. Hope your luck improves. I’m not sure about winter months. When we used HH in the summer. There were a lot of hosts along our routes. There was a section along our one route where there were no HH for hours in all directions. So we just dry camped in the middle of a Wyoming desert and Colorado grassland. That was my favorite actually. When I search for a Harvest Hosts. I would pick a host and go on Google Maps and look at satellite imagery. That way I had a decent idea if we could maneuver our truck and trailer on the property. That aways helped me before even contacting a host.
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12-21-2021, 05:36 PM
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Who Dares, Wins
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Chester County, PA
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I often have thought of trying the HH thing. Problem is the idea of taking tours and buying things if you will.
It is not that I am opposed to supporting them,but we are spending the night on our way to a destination and I don't want to loose half a day touring. The brewery or whatever. We sadly are on a limited time for our vacations. In 15 years when I retire... Not on a schedule, I can see this maybe being better.
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12-21-2021, 07:35 PM
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Trailer Park Supervisor
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Northern NJ
Posts: 8,446
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Yeah, you gotta have the time. I don't do mega drives anymore on account of my back. 5-7 hours driving max per day. So this is a good option for overnighting. The two of the times i used it running down to NC OBX, it was a holiday, or business was closed, so didn't have to spend a dime. But I am more than capable dropping 20 bucks at a brewery or winery!
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12-21-2021, 08:19 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2016
Posts: 596
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We will be staying at a HH this Thursday. Horse Creek Winery, it’s just off of I75 south in Georgia. We are currently at Margaritaville RV resort at Lake Lanier and heading to Christmas Florida. I could make this drive easily but instead of leaving early and setting up in the dark we decided to break the trip up and stay at a Harvest Host.
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12-22-2021, 09:26 AM
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Trailer Park Supervisor
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Northern NJ
Posts: 8,446
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How do you like this "Margaritaville"? Is it the real McCoy? I have a couple Margaritaville products (mostly shoes) that have far exceeded my expectations, I imagine everything under that name is premium quality.
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12-24-2021, 05:19 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2016
Posts: 596
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The Margaritaville RV park was very nice, all the roads are paved and all RV spots are concrete except for one area they were gravel and a little more rustic. There are a good many water view spots and a few water front spots although they are still a short distance from the lake. The island in general was nice, it has a golf course, a few bar/restaurants and great biking everywhere!
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12-24-2021, 06:31 PM
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Trailer Park Supervisor
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Northern NJ
Posts: 8,446
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https://www.margaritavilleresorts.co...tay/rv-resorts
Just looked them up. Georgia, TN, and Florida location is coming soon.
**They certainly don't make it easy to find an RV park on their website, irritating. When I go to an RV park website, I want to be able to easily find the 'rates' page. The fact that it is so hidden instantly makes me think it's going to be overpriced, not even considering the ominous 'resort' label.
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12-24-2021, 07:07 PM
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#28
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2019
Posts: 1,092
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TitanMike
I hope I can say the same when I get back from my winter trip down the I-5 Corridor.
So far, looking for places to stop at night during my trip South it's been disappointing. Unless I want to drive an hour or more off I-5 to a remote farm there don't seem to be many locations that are open during winter months or have room for a pickup towing a 25' trailer. Either parking is too small or their driveway (or turn from main road) won't accommodate a vehicle of this length.
I've also found some "Breweries" that are just downtown locations that MIGHT be suitable for Van or Car Campers.
Needless to say, it's not looking good for my upcoming trip using Harvest Hosts.
Does anyone at Harvest Hosts actually vet new locations when signing them up to make sure they actually have suitable parking and access?
Just wondering.
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Do you do Boondockers Welcome as well? There's a place that we really like in Chehalis with super friendly hosts and plenty of space. I'd be happy to PM you the location if you would like.
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