Roll Call!!

[JCJRSmith]

Just wondering - who has what type of equipment for camping?

I'll go first:

2002 Jayco Kiwi 23B
2001 Ford F150 Supercrew

See our Kiwi here (http://www.geocities.com/jcjrsmith)

Jerry in PA::MickeyMo

[rapriebe]

Well, we've just recently upgraded and this will be our first trip with the new setup. We have a 34' fifth wheel with 3 slides and we pull with a F350 dually. Here's hoping that we will be able to get into our site at FW.

[campingcorgi]

We have a 2000 Winnebago Class C Minnie--a 31 footer with a slide-out.

And I REALLY wish it were parked at FW right now!!!

[SouthernBoyBlue]

We have a 1996 SunnyBrook 30FK and we pull it with our 2001 F250 Crew Cab Long Bed 4X4 w/ 7.3 PowerStroke Diesel and 6 speed manual.
http://ftw.truckmoxie.com/gallery/SouthernBoyBlue/307220.jpg

[tim5055]

Well, I guess I'm the "little guy" here (no pun intended).

We have a 10 foot pop up (Coleman/Fleetwood Folding Trailer Santa Fe) pulled by a Extended Cab F-150.

We are currently looking at a 14 foot pop up and probably a new F-250/F-350.

[Disney Campers]

02 GMC 2500HD Ext Cab 8.1 / Allison
01 Prowler (Puter) 31g W/Bunks
Hensley Arrow Hitch, Prodigy, McKesh

Always looking but we are happy at the moment

[StarPM]

97 Chevy Suburban, and a 27' BH Wildwood TT

[aldebnj]

2000 Ford Expedition
2003 TrailManor 3023 (http://www.trailmanor.com)

[welovemickey]

We have a 2000 Class-C Leprechaun.

Before that a Pop-up with a slide out.

Happy Holidays Everyone!

[wildernessfamily]

Hmmm! Right now we have a Ford Expedition and a 22 foot Sunline. I too wish I was at Fort wilderness RIGHT NOW! Another twist, coming off of 95 how do you all handle the Orlando traffic?

[parrothead365]

34" 1997 Dol"PHIN" class A. What else would a dedicated Parrothead have? :p

97 jeep wrangler (toad)

[Disney Campers]

parrothead365

have you camped in Key West?? if so what campground do you prefer??

[LMC]

35' Citation w/ slide
2001 Excursion
2001 F150 Supercrew

[ftwildernessguy]

2001 Kiwi 21C
2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac

[ftwildernessguy]

Originally posted by wildernessfamily
Hmmm! Right now we have a Ford Expedition and a 22 foot Sunline. I too wish I was at Fort wilderness RIGHT NOW! Another twist, coming off of 95 how do you all handle the Orlando traffic?

I handle it by staying on 95 past the I4 exit down to the Bee Line. You will come in to WDW south of Orlando.:earsboy:

[rkukl]

2003 Dodge Ram 2500 w/ HEMI
2004 Trail Lite 8304 30’ with slide
Prodigy Brake Controller
Reese Dual Cam

Rich
:sunny:

[SouthernBoyBlue]

Originally posted by wildernessfamily
Hmmm! Right now we have a Ford Expedition and a 22 foot Sunline. I too wish I was at Fort wilderness RIGHT NOW! Another twist, coming off of 95 how do you all handle the Orlando traffic?

I exit off of the FL Turnpike at exit 272 SR50 and I turn left on West Colonial drive. I then drive for 2.5 miles and turn right on 535. Drive for about 12 miles and turn right on Vista Blvd. Go thru the 4 way stop at Live Oak Rd. Then continue thru the red light at Bonnett Creek Pkwy. Continue a little further and you will come to the security gate right next to Ft Wilderness. Pass through this gate and immediately turn right into the Outpost Parking area.

[tim5055]

Originally posted by SouthernBoyBlue
Continue a little further and you will come to the security gate right next to Ft Wilderness. Pass through this gate and immediately turn right into the Outpost Parking area.

You will find that after passing this security gate (it is no longer in use or occupied) you do not want to make and immedaite right into the outpost lot.

FW has divided this lot in half. If you make the immediate right, you will not be able to enter FW.

ALL FW traffic is now required to pass the FW Security checkpoint which is just in fron of the check in area.

It does slow down folks who are returning to their site as the guard has to verify the ID of anyone before they proceed to the check in lanes.

[Lstew]

we are headed to Disney World in Febuary.. Our first time with the MH We have a 2001 Class C four Winds 5000. Taking the extented family. With 4 adults and 5 children ages 12-5. It will be a tight situation.. ..

We are traveling from Detroit michigan area..

[parrothead365]

Sorry I took so long to reply:rolleyes: We have never camped "on" Key West proper as you are pretty limited to Jabours or one other one I can't remember. But I do know that for us those campgrounds didn't look like places we would stay. Small sites ect. We have stayed in the KOA on Sugar Loaf and liked it a lot. There are many options all up and down the Keys that are reportedly very nice that will put you in rande of Key West.

[sltrawick]

That would be a 1995 Dutchman Popup camper and a 1999 Dodge Durango that we pull the popup with! :wave2:

[clkelley]

2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
5x7 Utility Trailer
3 10x10 tents
3 9x11 rainflys

Carol

[Strapped-4-Cache]

Just to make Tim5055 feel a little better, here's our (tiny) setup:

Ford Escort Wagon
4'x4' utility trailer
12x16 tent
7' hex dome
Portable camp kitchen
Misc tarps, ties and clamps

- Mark

[tim5055]

Originally posted by Strapped-4-Cache
Just to make Tim5055 feel a little better, here's our (tiny) setup:

Ford Escort Wagon
4'x4' utility trailer
12x16 tent
7' hex dome
Portable camp kitchen
Misc tarps, ties and clamps

- Mark

Mark,

I saw the photos of your set up. It's amazing what you can do!

I'm sure I'll see you in a pop up one day.

[PenskeSth1]

here is our set up
1999 F-350 power stroke crew cab dually
2001 36' Signature 5th wheel with 3 slides
Can't wait until next Christmas to be camping with Mickey:teeth:

[Feelin' Goofy]

We have an old Coleman popup that needs a new canvas pulled with a '93 extend cab Chevy with a 5.7 engine. Dec. '04 will be our first to FW but now I feel like I may get criticized seeing the big rigs that stay there but this is the only way we will be able to afford to go for awhile.

[clkelley]

Believe me, nobody criticizes anybody at Ft. Wilderness. Everybody are friends there. You will see everything from a little pup tent, to converted vans, old VW campers, popups of all sizes, shapes, and conditions, to the big custom rigs.

Just relax and enjoy all that Ft. Wilderness has to offer!!

Carol

[SouthernBoyBlue]

Originally posted by Feelin' Goofy
but now I feel like I may get criticized seeing the big rigs that stay there but this is the only way we will be able to afford to go for awhile.

Nobody criticizes anybody at FW that I know of. We had our Coleman Roanoke Royal for 8.5 years before we bought our SunnyBrook. As a matter of fact we still have it and use it quite often. We pulled it with our old minivan many times to FW.

I know you will have a blast on your trip there.

[PenskeSth1]

One of the things we enjoy about staying at Fort Wilderness is cruising around on the golf cart checking out all the other rigs and different set ups people have. Everyone camps to their taste and we think that is cool. We have definitely met some people from all walks of life just trying to have a nice vacation. It's not what you stay in, it is how much fun you have while on vacation!:p

[JCJRSmith]

Originally posted by Strapped-4-Cache
Just to make Tim5055 feel a little better, here's our (tiny) setup:

Ford Escort Wagon
4'x4' utility trailer
12x16 tent
7' hex dome
Portable camp kitchen
Misc tarps, ties and clamps

- Mark

Our origianal setup was a 9x13 Coleman tent (we still have it) and all the portable stuff packed into the back of a Ford Windstar. That included the dog and her crate. I surely do not miss sleeping on the ground.

Jerry in PA

[Bichon Barb]

1998 GMC Yukon 5.7L, I believe, and 63,000 miles. (I want a new one :( .)

2003 Keystone Outback 25 RSS -- just like in the pictures -- http://www.keystone-outback.com

I had to visit the website, because I forgot what it looked like. LOL.

BTW, although we have stayed in my in-laws Bounder at FW, we've never driven down. We are hoping to do so this summer -- if the Yukon is still alive. ;)

[ftwildernessguy]

Gee, I would think that the Yukon with that many miles would have a lot of life left in it. You should be able to haul that Keystone down to FW with no problems. ::MickeyMo

[PenskeSth1]

Man our 1999 F-350 diesel has 100,000 miles on it and she's just gettin broke in.:D

[Bichon Barb]

The Yukon is six years old and the 63,000 miles are mostly city miles in the "salt" city. It's starting to develop moans and groans, clicks and clacks. This summer I had it in, because the anti locks were coming on at slow speed stops. Apparently this is a common problem up here. The road salt corrodes the wiring. Luckily they were able to fix it with not much cost to me.

Also, the air conditioner died. Seeing that it has two condensers(or something like that ;) ), it would have cost over $1,000 to fix. :eek: I told them "no thanks". We can live without it. We only have two hot months here, and I don't tow with the air conditioning on anyway.

BUT, from what you are saying, these trucks usually have a long life. That makes me feel better. I'm spoiled. I don't think I've ever owned a car longer than three or four years. But then again, I've never owned a car that would cost this much to replace.

[mickimouse]

We have a 1999 Fleetwood Prowler 29'. Our tow vehicle is a 1998 5.9 V8 Dodge Durango. Yes, I know, many people think this is not a good combination. We have towed the trailer to South Dakota, Washington D.C., Denver and to Fort Wilderness twice with no problems whatsoever. This includes some very windy conditions and going up and down mountains. I guess it probably helps that the hubby used to drive a semi. :) Our next trip to Fort Wilderness will be this September.

Micki

[ftwildernessguy]

Originally posted by mickimouse
We have a 1999 Fleetwood Prowler 29'. Our tow vehicle is a 1998 5.9 V8 Dodge Durango. Yes, I know, many people think this is not a good combination. We have towed the trailer to South Dakota, Washington D.C., Denver and to Fort Wilderness twice with no problems whatsoever. This includes some very windy conditions and going up and down mountains. I guess it probably helps that the hubby used to drive a semi. :) Our next trip to Fort Wilderness will be this September.

Micki

Micki, there are people out there who think if you're going to haul a pop up, you need a semi. I think if your trailer is within the weight limits of your tow vehicle and you feel comfortable pulling it, then you don't have a mismatch at all.

::MickeyMo

[PenskeSth1]

Bichon Barb: I know that the salt has got to be brutal on a vehicle.I know when we go to New York for Christmas the first thing we do when we get a little south is wash the road salt off the truck. All we have in Florida is the Baking HOT sun!
We use our truck for alot of long distant driving I like to say from Maine to Spain, she has been there! Most of the miles our truck has on her are from over the road. In the same breath it is my personal vehicle also, so alot of city miles. Still runs like a champ. I guess we got lucky with this one. :)