RV news, tips, gossip and misc. information, Sept. 28-30, 2010

Here are some tidbits of information we have received from readers or learned from other sources:

From Tom Bird: Some readers might be interested that Michigan is offering entrance to all state parks for a year for $10 when added to the purchase of annual license plates.

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Nancy Cederstrom emailed us this: The Grand Junction, Colorado Walmart has signs that say overnighting RVs will be towed. Editor's note: We hope they will alert the sleeping RVers first.

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Sue Ann Wolff emailed us this about a comment we made at RVtravel.com about overpriced RV park sites: I felt that way about the Hershey Highmeadow Campground (Hershey, Penn.) My originally-assigned site (#120 in Shady Rest) was so un-level, no number of Lynx Levelers would make me (or my refrigerator) happy. The manager, Tammy, graciously moved me to a pull-through site (185 in the Woodlands area) when I pointed out that I had stayed the previous three nights at Walmart parking lots that were level and free.

The last night of my stay I had to move from that site, so I went back to the Shady Rest area (with the rest of my Pleasure-Way group), but on a level site. The downside of that site was the crab apples that were falling from the trees. My rig didn't get hit, thankfully, but I heard stories of other folks who weren't so lucky. And those sites did not have sewer hookups, but still cost $60 per night with taxes and whatever other fees they add in. If I go to next year's Pleasure-Way rally, I'll come into Hershey for one night, say hi to everyone, and stay at Walmart, Cracker Barrel or another campground.

Editor's comment: That park is very pretty. It's close to Hershey Park and the big annual RV show, but the very loud railroad noise -- especially at night -- is very annoying and surely must keep some campers awake. Some sites are backed right up to the tracks.

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Reader Judy Gilmore wrote: We swapped a 38 ft A class for a Roadtrek Sprinter B class (with mucho additional cash). Love our Sprinter but are upset as we have been refused at several RV parks including Bella Terra mentioned in your newsletter. Isn't this discrimination? My Roadtrek is just as classy as A class RVs. Editor's response: I emailed Bella Terra for a clarification of its policy. I received a fast reply. Bella Terra advertises itself as a "Class A motorhome" only resort, and anyone who tries to make a reservation is told that, as well as the requirement that the RV be at least 32 feet long..

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Glenda G Alexander emailed us suggesting we check out her blog Adventures With Miss Daisy. We did. Wow! She has been over the place. Much to read here. You might want to check it out.