tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180460645169293250.post3217600792915098841..comments2023-07-27T00:30:28.566-07:00Comments on RV SHRINK, Common Sense Peddler: Happiness is California in the rearview mirrorpacktoterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08904292209126449778noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180460645169293250.post-60824272212548690432014-05-28T08:58:06.584-07:002014-05-28T08:58:06.584-07:00We spent last Spring in California traveling from ...We spent last Spring in California traveling from South to North and we were not happy about the highest gas prices in the Nation. However we did find a nice campground in Klamath, on the River, that was only charging $15 a night with full hook up and wifi. It is a fish camp that charges double that in season, but gave us a great deal with their off season pricing.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11023775782089632271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180460645169293250.post-5212694851253650402014-05-25T17:24:42.101-07:002014-05-25T17:24:42.101-07:00California has to charge high prices because all t...California has to charge high prices because all the Californians are in Idaho hogging up all the camping places there. Just like Texans in Colorado, they flood the state, think they own the place and drive all the locals nuts or out of the state to camp. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180460645169293250.post-35872648783717169362014-05-25T14:54:29.385-07:002014-05-25T14:54:29.385-07:00We camp for 0$-$20 in CA due to our national campg...We camp for 0$-$20 in CA due to our national campground memberships. These are a bargain since we spend about six months a year on the road. While CA has its unpleasantries, it has some of the most spectacular sights and events in the world. <br /><br />Passport America is about $44 a year and often pays for itself in the first two nights used.<br /><br />If memberships are impractical due to location or amount traveled, just calculate the "California premium" and see that you really shouldn't pass it up.<br /><br />I DO agree that the extra dump fee was over the tip.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180460645169293250.post-37430308688025118072014-05-24T12:17:25.459-07:002014-05-24T12:17:25.459-07:00It depends on where in CA you go and whether or no...It depends on where in CA you go and whether or not you're a member of either Good Sam or Passport America. We are going to leave for a trip north (from Vegas) along the CA coast and, except for a few campgrounds, will be paying less than $20 a night courtesy of Passport America. There's not much we can do about diesel; it is what it is. But with Gas Buddy, we'll at least be able to find the cheapest stations. <br /><br />It just doesn't sound like this couple was very prepared re: club memberships, apps for the phone, etc. Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15850652397085824819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180460645169293250.post-3007936699515053472014-05-24T11:37:54.128-07:002014-05-24T11:37:54.128-07:00Yes California state parks are costly,50 dollars m...Yes California state parks are costly,50 dollars most with our any hookups. Oregon is the best at about 25-28 with full hookups. and the parks are great. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180460645169293250.post-13916264619950366862014-05-24T11:02:40.123-07:002014-05-24T11:02:40.123-07:00California is a beautiful state but the people for...California is a beautiful state but the people for the most part suck. Everything is overpriced and the government is broke. The California roads use to be the best now they're the worse.<br />Save your obey and visit elsewhere.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180460645169293250.post-19646969932158622522014-05-24T10:27:55.896-07:002014-05-24T10:27:55.896-07:00We've been fulltiming for close to 5 years and...We've been fulltiming for close to 5 years and the only states we don't visit are CA, DE, NJ, and RI; the east coast states because of population density and CA because everything costs so much. CA is going bankrupt soon and there are far too many interesting things to see in the other states rather than spending our hard earned dollars in overpriced and overhyped CA.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180460645169293250.post-19782323127513736302014-05-24T08:20:17.143-07:002014-05-24T08:20:17.143-07:00A good campground guide is essential when visiting...A good campground guide is essential when visiting out of your familiar territory. Lets you know what amenities are available at the campgrounds for what price. We stayed at a private RV Park near the redwoods last January for $30.00 per night. Full hookups, cable TV and wifi also worked well. The price of the campground guide is usually offset with the savings and lack of surprise.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15852458519090811751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180460645169293250.post-29992508122245600182014-05-24T07:44:07.894-07:002014-05-24T07:44:07.894-07:00If I pay for a campsite, I expect to dump for free...If I pay for a campsite, I expect to dump for free. $35 per night seems like they could include a dump in the price (or already did and are double dipping). I personally will not go to CA. There is nothing there I want to see. It is not a welcoming state to anyone on a budget, which we are. Far too many other places to see. as far as the wife is concerned. perhaps she can drive on her own to visit family. Or maybe they can have a get-together just across the state line in a neighbouring state.LMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11996685161746165171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180460645169293250.post-36372838536635249842014-05-24T07:34:43.650-07:002014-05-24T07:34:43.650-07:00I thought a shrink was supposed to help with depre...I thought a shrink was supposed to help with depression. After reading the last sentence of your reply, I'm ready to be really depressed!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180460645169293250.post-69158682594796555502014-05-24T06:33:45.427-07:002014-05-24T06:33:45.427-07:00In addition to the above, California has some of t...In addition to the above, California has some of the nations WORST roads to travel on with your RV. If you spend any amount of time there make sure you go through your RV and re-tighten every screw and bolt you can find.Dr4Filmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12688179820050182507noreply@blogger.com