Comments on: State Park Hopping

By: Tom

Tom — Sat, 09 Jun 2018 14:44:14 +0000

Mike and Kathie … I’m really enjoying your blog. My wife and I currently have an Airstream 31′ trailer and are looking at a Phaeton 40AH. But I have reservations about moving to a motorhome due to the size, getting into state parks, and being vastly more complicated. It is nice to see that you enjoy state parks and your Tiffin is able to access state parks. Also nice to hear that you are happy with the Tiffin. Seems like there is always a lot of complaining on the forums and the people who are happy don’t post as much as the ones with very unrealistic expectations.

By: Ed Bickford

Ed Bickford — Fri, 08 Jun 2018 15:10:59 +0000

Silver Springs State Park is one of the nicer state parks in FL. We also like the Silver Springs Campground in the Ocala National Forest which is a little further north, has full hookups and level sites. Like you I’m not fond of the RV parks in FL. Lived not too far from J Dickinson (grew up in DC area and was transplated at 15) and before we bought the RV and went FT we would walk the dogs there. Next time you are there Jupiter has a dog beach which Opie would love.

By: Mike

Mike — Mon, 16 Apr 2018 14:54:03 +0000

In reply to Bill Cooper. Bill, we're loving the Phaeton 40 IH. We've just stopped in Red Bay AL on our way back north, so we could get some things fixed at the service center. Nothing major, just the expected first-year shake-out items.

By: Bill Cooper

Bill Cooper — Mon, 16 Apr 2018 04:04:33 +0000

How is the Tiffin Phaeton doing? Any issues with the fixed Tiffin applied? We can’t wait to hear about your trip to Canada this summer. Your route looks like one we want to do in the future.

By: Mike

Mike — Sat, 07 Apr 2018 03:51:30 +0000

In reply to Edward. Old one was 24,000 lbs. New one is 37,000 lbs!

By: Chris

Chris — Sat, 07 Apr 2018 02:13:18 +0000

A very timely blog post. I spent a few hours earlier today identifying state parks we might stay at when we visit Florida, Alabama, and Louisiana in a couple of years. I know it is a bit early but I like to plan ahead. Many of the parks I identified for further research you have already been to.

Since we will likely have a 40IH by that time with the same custom color scheme (unless Tiffin comes out with a better floorplan or color scheme) it is good to know which parks will be a tight fit.

Safe travels.

By: Edward

Edward — Sat, 07 Apr 2018 01:22:15 +0000

How heavy was your old RV? I’m thinking it was under 2500lbs

By: DebbieM

DebbieM — Fri, 06 Apr 2018 17:50:18 +0000

Looks like a nice time in Florida! Glad to read what you guys are up to and see more pics of your new rig. Opie looks great too! Uh oh is right on getting stuck! Happy Trails to you 3!