TrailManor Owner's Forum  

Go Back   TrailManor Owner's Forum > TrailManor Owners Community > General TrailManor Topics
Register FAQ Members List Calendar Mark Forums Read

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 03-21-2017, 10:53 PM   #1
momto4girls
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Birmingham, AL
Posts: 235
Default Anybody camp in summer in the south?

My husband only gets 3 weeks vacation a year--He currently has 11 days left. We are taking a beach trip (renting a house) with all four kids when the twins finish finals at Auburn (May 5). That takes 5 more days.

Best use of days off involves holiday weeks, so dh doesn't have to take so much time off work. I'd like to space our trips out a little, so Memorial Day weekend is too soon after the beach trip. That leaves 4th of July and Labor Day as our best bets for getting in a camping trip before fall.

Am I crazy for thinking about camping in the southeast during the summer?

Any tips on dealing with mosquitoes?
__________________
Former TM 2720 owner
momto4girls is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-22-2017, 07:11 AM   #2
Padgett
TrailManor Master
 
Padgett's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Orlando
Posts: 2,796
Default

Yes: either do not go outside or drink plenty of beer (brewer's yeast repels mosquitos).

Personally do not camp without AC.
__________________
Looking for a 24/17 in or near Florida.
Padgett is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-22-2017, 02:18 PM   #3
Gapopper
Senior Member
 
Gapopper's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Jackson Lake , Georgia
Posts: 111
Default

I wouldn't camp without ac because I am spoiled and too old . You will have a hard time making reservations over a holiday weekend. We are camping this June at Fort De Soto in Florida. Have you ever looked at Pirateland, Lakewood or Ocean Lakes in Myrtle Beach. They all have a huge pool with a lazy river. You can rent golf carts to get around in. Kids love it here. As far as mosquitoes, we are buying a screen tent for Florida. Also we use off lanterns and off spray.
__________________
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
2006 2720SL , 2008 Toyota Tundra XSP Long Bed
Me , Wife and Two German Shorthaired Pointers
Gapopper is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-22-2017, 03:12 PM   #4
oldstick
TrailManor Master
 
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: GA
Posts: 504
Default

In my opinion, summer is a perfect time to hit the higher elevations and I see your location is Birmingham, so it would be perfect to visit the mountain areas of AL, TN, GA, NC etc. They are closer by so you could make the most of shorter weekend trips. Like others mentioned, reservations in summer could be tough, but there are plenty of good choices, so if you start now, you could possibly find something.

Even up high, you can anticipate needing AC during the day but maybe getting a nice break at night, depending on the weather.

Try Maggie Valley/Waynesville in NC, there are some campgrounds and not extremely crowded with tourists. But still close enough for day trips into the Smokey NP, Pisgah National Forrest, and Asheville, etc.

Even into the Gatlinburg and Dolly Wood areas, if you have an extra day or two to spare.
oldstick is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-22-2017, 03:44 PM   #5
Shane826
TrailManor Master
 
Shane826's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Rochester, NY
Posts: 1,818
Default

Gapopper mentioned Myrtle Beach. We stayed at Lakewood every year for spring break when I was in high school. Very family friendly. Not sure if it's a "dry" campground but I know partying is frowned upon. My aunt & uncle happened to be at Pirate Land last year during the TrailBlazers TM rally (they don't have a TM but told me about it) and said it was very nice.
__________________
2007/21 TM 3326 (Pride of the Fleet)
2000 2720SL (Rebuild Project)
2002 2619 (Parts TM)
SMARTER THAN GOOGLE!
Shane826 is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 03-22-2017, 03:53 PM   #6
mecicon
TrailManor Master
 
mecicon's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Jo-juh
Posts: 420
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by oldstick View Post
In my opinion, summer is a perfect time to hit the higher elevations and I see your location is Birmingham, so it would be perfect to visit the mountain areas of AL, TN, GA, NC etc. They are closer by so you could make the most of shorter weekend trips. Like others mentioned, reservations in summer could be tough, but there are plenty of good choices, so if you start now, you could possibly find something.

Even up high, you can anticipate needing AC during the day but maybe getting a nice break at night, depending on the weather.

Try Maggie Valley/Waynesville in NC, there are some campgrounds and not extremely crowded with tourists. But still close enough for day trips into the Smokey NP, Pisgah National Forrest, and Asheville, etc.

Even into the Gatlinburg and Dolly Wood areas, if you have an extra day or two to spare.
Agree with Oldstick on this... GA State Park Cloudland Canyon comes to mind, close to B'ham on Lookout Mtn and plenty to do.
__________________
Mark
'20 Ford F250 Lariat 6.7 L 4WD (Herschel)
'22 Keystone Cougar 32BHS 5er (Mellencamper)
'01 Ford Excursion Limited 7.3 L PSD 4WD (Rudolph) (Sold)
'18 Keystone Cougar 29BHS (Sold)
'15 Prime Tracer 25BHS (Traded)
'06 TrailManor 2619 (Traded)

:cwmddd:
mecicon is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-22-2017, 09:55 PM   #7
momto4girls
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Birmingham, AL
Posts: 235
Default

Oh, yeah--Air conditioning is a non-negotiable!

I just know here in B'ham--well, you don't want to spend a lot of time outside here in summer--even in the shade. Maybe the higher elevations would be tolerable. Still...I'm picturing my kids trying to enjoy their Enos but sweating and complaining and swatting away gnats and mosquitoes. lol Lots of DEET, I guess.

I REALLY want to go camping!

Thanks for the suggestions. I'm leaning toward a mountain location.
__________________
Former TM 2720 owner
momto4girls is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-23-2017, 08:44 AM   #8
Padgett
TrailManor Master
 
Padgett's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Orlando
Posts: 2,796
Default

So one question is "how do you camp ?". If always stay at a campground with hookups then you already have everything needful. OTOH if more primitive or open field camping then you may need "more".
__________________
Looking for a 24/17 in or near Florida.
Padgett is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-10-2017, 06:14 PM   #9
toolman
Member
 
toolman's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Apex, NC
Posts: 10
Default

I can second the Myrtle Beach sites, we also found great campgrounds in Charleston and Hilton Head which may be closer for you. We thoroughly enjoyed Cherokee NC in the Smokies back in the late 90s when camping with our kids. Lots of outdoor activities to choose from in the cooler mountain air. It's hot here in NC but we find many places to go within about a 5 hr radius.
__________________
Tim

TM - 2007 2720SL New to us 3/2/13
TV - 2009 Toyota Highlander V6 w/Tow Pkg
toolman is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-11-2017, 05:54 AM   #10
Mr_funnypuns
Site Sponsor
 
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 123
Default

Get a good screen house to deal w skeeters.

Bought this one the year:
Clam Corporation 9882 Quick-Set Pavilion, 150 x 150-Inch, Brown/Beige https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TMBEN1K
__________________
Tim & Michele

2720SL The "Inator"
Tanium 600lb WDH, Atwood power Jack, 2 inch lift kit, 15 inch tires, 200W Solar, T105 Pair, Yamaha EF1000i w/ propane conversion, Tuson TSC electronic sway control, Trojan Hydrolink battery watering system

2005 Ford Expedition
Factory tow Package, Tekonsha P3 brake controller, Grand Aero Tow mirrors

TRailer Valet XL
Mr_funnypuns is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Breaking Camp JVMaxwell General TrailManor Topics 16 03-29-2016 10:42 AM
Camp site in South Padre, TX or Gulf Shores, AL greaves Recommended Campgrounds and Places to Visit 4 03-09-2007 11:38 PM
Interstate 70 closed because of summer snow storm! RockyMtnRay Off Topic 0 06-14-2005 07:21 AM
TM Towing at 12,000 feet and Summer Snow! RockyMtnRay TrailManor Pictures 13 10-22-2004 03:08 PM
Anyone planning to camp in Arizona this summer 2619PDX General TrailManor Topics 3 05-29-2003 04:57 AM


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 12:43 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Copyright 2022 Trailmanor Owners Page.