Bandon OR..August 15-19, 2011...is happening!!!

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Re: Bandon OR..August 15-19, 2011

Postby AlmostThere » Tue Oct 26, 2010 6:08 pm

I guess I didn't realize Diana was on it and posted the dates on the first post already. Cool!

I believe it's Bullard SP in Bandon, Vickie, so I'm assuming you got the correct map.

Thanks Mitch and Vickie!! :P

PS just spent an hour updating the maps on my Garmin. Is it too early to start preparing for the GTG!?!? :lol:
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Re: Bandon OR..August 15-19, 2011

Postby VickieP » Tue Oct 26, 2010 6:19 pm

AlmostThere wrote: Is it too early to start preparing for the GTG!?!? :lol:

Nope! Isn't it fun and exciting to start getting ready for a GTG!!!! :D I'm glad yall are having one in that area, way to go Diana!!!
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Re: Bandon OR..August 15-19, 2011

Postby AlmostThere » Tue Oct 26, 2010 6:51 pm

Yes, thank you, Diana!! :D
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Re: Bandon OR..August 15-19, 2011

Postby WickedLady » Tue Oct 26, 2010 8:01 pm

http://www.reserveamerica.com/campsiteP ... tartIdx=75

Hopefully this link will take you to the Loop B list. Click on each site to see details about it. They will tell you if the site is hard to get into (B11 for example).

http://www.oregonstateparks.org/park_71.php FYI in case you have not checked it out.
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Re: Bandon OR..August 15-19, 2011

Postby AlmostThere » Tue Oct 26, 2010 10:42 pm

Marda, it looks like all the Loop B hookups are 50 amp. Does that mean those of us with 30 amp RVs need to use a stepdown plug or find another site? This is something new to me.
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Re: Bandon OR..August 15-19, 2011

Postby mtngal » Wed Oct 27, 2010 11:02 am

Yay! looking good travel pals! thanks for all the great information, maps, encouragement, etc!!!!

Lenora, sometimes the office will have an adapter for campers to borrow, but I think it's good to have one in rig along with the surge protector, I know some don't agree. ;)

Just a reminder, Bullards State Park has YURTS for rent for those who might not want to camp.
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Re: Bandon OR..August 15-19, 2011

Postby mitch5252 » Wed Oct 27, 2010 12:11 pm

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Lenora, I have two different adapters that allow me to hook up my 30A to either 50A or 20A receptacles.
I've used them both.
Very glad I have them (along with my Surge Protector, too. ;) )

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Re: Bandon OR..August 15-19, 2011

Postby VickieP » Wed Oct 27, 2010 12:44 pm

I've also found that if they say it is 50A hookup, the post has 50A and 30A and a regular plug all on the same post.
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Re: Bandon OR..August 15-19, 2011

Postby AlmostThere » Wed Oct 27, 2010 2:27 pm

That has been my finding, too, but I probably should purchase the 50-30 amp adapter just in case... Thanks!
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Re: Bandon OR..August 15-19, 2011

Postby Liz » Wed Oct 27, 2010 2:35 pm

VickieP wrote:I've also found that if they say it is 50A hookup, the post has 50A and 30A and a regular plug all on the same post.

That's usually the case for me too, however at one State Park in TN I found some sites that had 50 Amp only. I was all backed in & level, and had to go find another site with 30 amp. So, it's a good idea to have the adapter, just in case.
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Re: Bandon OR..August 15-19, 2011

Postby Bethers » Wed Oct 27, 2010 5:51 pm

VickieP wrote:I've also found that if they say it is 50A hookup, the post has 50A and 30A and a regular plug all on the same post.

In 5 years, the only time I would have needed an adaptor from 50 to 30 was at someone's house. Have never needed one for a cg - so don't own one. Lenora, I'd call them and make sure - but I really wouldn't buy one unless you find out you need it. And make sure the person you talk to know what they're talking about. At a TX gtg, the person at the office told me I needed one - and the pole had 50 and 30 and 20, like normal. One of the other people told me the misinformed one had been there forever and knew next to nothing :)
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Re: Bandon OR..August 15-19, 2011

Postby AlmostThere » Wed Oct 27, 2010 8:19 pm

There's always the first time.. ;)
I don't think they are all that expensive ($10-$20 ?), and I like being prepared. I'm kinda like Karen (retiredhappy) that way.
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Re: Bandon OR..August 15-19, 2011

Postby mitch5252 » Wed Oct 27, 2010 8:39 pm

AlmostThere wrote:There's always the first time.. ;)
I don't think they are all that expensive ($10-$20 ?), and I like being prepared. I'm kinda like Karen (retiredhappy) that way.


LOL - count me in that "BE PREPARED" group... :roll: :mrgreen:
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Re: Bandon OR..August 15-19, 2011

Postby Bethers » Wed Oct 27, 2010 9:03 pm

If I bought every $20 item that I've never needed in over 5 years full-timing - I'd have a rig full of things - that I would end up giving away. My pocketbook would be light, and the rig heavy. IMHO - as I've probably spent a few hundred dollars on things I've never used (if not more) because someone tells me I need it. I'd rather spend that money on things I want to do - like sightseeing - or books, etc. Just me. There are enough things I do believe I need to have. That's simply never been one of them. And I've been told many times I needed it. Still waiting to find a cg where that'll be the case. But it's your money - and we all have to make these choices for ourselves.
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Re: Bandon OR..August 15-19, 2011

Postby AlmostThere » Wed Oct 27, 2010 9:07 pm

If I were full timing I might think differently, too. Space isn't a premium for me. YET :lol:
So far I don't think I've bought any gadgets that I haven't used. No, wait! A collapsible colander. :lol:
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