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Forum: Western USA 07-13-2023, 08:23 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 7,243
Posted By mekkerlc
For the Mississippi River / Tom Sawyer RV...

For the Mississippi River / Tom Sawyer RV recommendation -- thank you!
If we end up bypassing Death Valley and/or Joshua Tree...that will open up a few more days to fill...so this could be a...
Forum: Western USA 07-13-2023, 08:20 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 7,243
Posted By mekkerlc
Yeah, I'm thinking we won't get to see DVNP --...

Yeah, I'm thinking we won't get to see DVNP -- but I think JTNP is doable.
We'll make the decision a few days before and see how the family is feeling. I know both parks are high on all our lists...
Forum: Western USA 07-03-2023, 11:41 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 7,243
Posted By mekkerlc
So we leave in a few weeks! We decided on NO...

So we leave in a few weeks!
We decided on NO San Francisco visit :)
Here is the route we landed on:


Lake Tahoe (Meeks Bay...2-nights, 1-full day)
Yosemite NP (Yosemite Lakes RV...
Forum: Western USA 03-15-2023, 03:26 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 7,243
Posted By mekkerlc
Believe me! I sooo wish we could work in Redwoods...

Believe me! I sooo wish we could work in Redwoods NP/SP on this trip...it is just too far north for the 4-wk window we have. And unfortunately, there is no way to expand it.

I think we'll stick...
Forum: Western USA 03-13-2023, 07:36 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 7,243
Posted By mekkerlc
What are thoughts of this change... assuming I...

What are thoughts of this change... assuming I can work out the reservations appropriately.

The first picture is the current route...and the second picture is the alternate route...where I change...
Forum: Western USA 03-11-2023, 05:54 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 7,243
Posted By mekkerlc
These are the areas of focus, yes. We've...

These are the areas of focus, yes.
We've already done a summer through Arizona, and all the Utah National Parks...I know, not the exact same heat, but close to!
I remember in Zion I put a cover I...
Forum: Western USA 03-09-2023, 07:25 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 7,243
Posted By mekkerlc
Excellent info on Joshua Tree NP and Hoover Dam! ...

Excellent info on Joshua Tree NP and Hoover Dam!
Thank you!

Now I need to decide if I should take a day away from Sequoia NP and use it somewhere else on the trip.
I have two full days scheduled...
Forum: Western USA 03-08-2023, 03:42 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 7,243
Posted By mekkerlc
Okay -- We've decided to leave the few days after...

Okay -- We've decided to leave the few days after San Diego as open and flexible.
Our priority, or hope, will be to spend a night or day at Joshua Tree NP and Death Valley NP.
But we'll take a...
Forum: Western USA 02-10-2023, 04:26 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 7,243
Posted By mekkerlc
Update and Fine Tuning

Bringing this back to life!

All reservations are set, with the exception of Joshua Tree NP -- although I made all reservations with some flexibility to adjust a day or so. I would like to release...
Forum: Western USA 07-26-2022, 03:50 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 7,243
Posted By mekkerlc
Okay -- narrowed down the route to this (yes, I...

Okay -- narrowed down the route to this (yes, I removed San Francisco!!):


Lake Tahoe/Reno (stopover coming from SLC)
Yosemite NP (Yosemite LakesRV Park)
Kings Canyon & Sequoia (stay in...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 07-26-2022, 03:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 935
Posted By mekkerlc
Well we have the actual repeater -- just don't...

Well we have the actual repeater -- just don't have the Base that is clicks into. (The Base has the black and red wires the lead to the battery)
Forum: Modifications and Updates 07-26-2022, 11:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 935
Posted By mekkerlc
Yes, this is exactly what I mean -- just need...

Yes, this is exactly what I mean -- just need that Repeater Base Station.
We aren't going to purchase an entire additional set-up -- we just need the Base Station. Was hoping someone on here had an...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 07-26-2022, 10:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 935
Posted By mekkerlc
Tire Linc Base Station?

I'm helping a friend install the Tire Linc system.
The package he has includes everything needed except for the 'required' base station.

Does anyone have ideas as to how to install this system...
Forum: Western USA 07-20-2022, 02:34 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 7,243
Posted By mekkerlc
Mike -- can you share with me what route and...

Mike -- can you share with me what route and stops you hit on your CA trip?
I am still unsure which order a few of my stops should be.
Forum: Western USA 07-20-2022, 02:33 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 7,243
Posted By mekkerlc
Wow, not much love for SF! Haha I get it -- but...

Wow, not much love for SF! Haha
I get it -- but I think we'll keep it as a stop.
Idea will be to look closer at taking a ferry to the city one day...and yes, hit all the tourist traps. Someone on...
Forum: Western USA 07-14-2022, 11:24 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 7,243
Posted By mekkerlc
Appreciate all the feedback! We expect the...

Appreciate all the feedback!

We expect the heat and the crowds at the different stops and are prepared to deal with that. Nothing we aren't familiar with in our travels.
This trip is a great...
Forum: Western USA 07-13-2022, 10:07 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,380
Posted By mekkerlc
Definitely okay to drive -- we did this August...

Definitely okay to drive -- we did this August 2021 at about 56' long.
Picture attached (I think) :)
Forum: Western USA 07-13-2022, 09:29 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 7,243
Posted By mekkerlc
Yeah, I put the list in order as of now...it...

Yeah, I put the list in order as of now...it could easily change as I didn't book any sites yet.
I'm also up for changing the direction (instead of North to South, do South to North). Not sure if...
Forum: Western USA 07-13-2022, 09:27 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 7,243
Posted By mekkerlc
I originally did not have the SF and SD stops in...

I originally did not have the SF and SD stops in our 2020 route -- but got to thinking that we are WAAAYYYYY out there in California with the kids, who've never been to CA...how could we drive right...
Forum: Western USA 07-12-2022, 03:05 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 7,243
Posted By mekkerlc
California National Parks Trip

We were supposed to do this trip summer of 2020, but Covid derailed that. Now we are planning it for Summer 2023.

Summer 2021 we did 3.5 weeks in ND, SD, WY, and MT seeing those National Parks.
...
Forum: Western USA 07-26-2021, 11:43 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,691
Posted By mekkerlc
We leave end of this week! Final Plans (Camp...

We leave end of this week!

Final Plans (Camp Locations)

Theodore Roosevelt NP 2-nights (Medora Campground)
Bozeman Hot Springs 1-night (Hot Springs Campground)
Yellowstone NP 5-nights...
Forum: Western USA 07-26-2021, 11:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 788
Posted By mekkerlc
Decided to head to the Bozeman Hot Springs...

Decided to head to the Bozeman Hot Springs straight from Medora.
Swim at night and in the morning, before heading to West Yellowstone...with possibly a stop at the Big Sky Resort to take a look...
Forum: Western USA 05-10-2021, 02:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 788
Posted By mekkerlc
As much as I appreciate and love learning about...

As much as I appreciate and love learning about History...the wife/kids not so much!

Looks like we'll be taking I-94 to I-90 to get to West Yellowstone from Medora, ND.

I'll keep searching!
Forum: Western USA 05-06-2021, 07:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,513
Posted By mekkerlc
All great info guys -- thank you! We just...

All great info guys -- thank you!

We just can't decide if we should do the 475-mile trek in one day to our Custer campground (Big Pine).
Or stop a night in between.

If we head straight to...
Forum: Western USA 05-04-2021, 02:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 788
Posted By mekkerlc
Theodore Roosevelt NP to West Yellowstone

We will be making this drive as part of our longer trip out west later this summer.
We are looking for somewhere to stop for a night (or two) in-between these two locations.
Does anyone have ideas...
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