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Camping @ TRF

Started by Glaodian, July 14, 2011, 11:32:26 AM

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Glaodian

Looks like I will camping at least one weekend during November at TRF in a motor home.  any tips on RVs at TRF would be greatly appreciated.  I have been going to TRF for many years, but this is my first to camp.
--+ Glaodian +--
aka "Gman"
Si vis pacem para bellum

Trillium

I don't have an RV, but as a tent camper....please use a quiet generator or if possible turn it off in the late hours of the night so we can sleep.   :)
Got faerie dust?

beckgam462

#2
1.  Choose your ground wisely where you park your castle on wheels
1a ( ensure your escape route back to the road is kept open and not blocked )
2. ensure your white water tank is full before you pull in TRF
   make sure you drained your grey and black water prior to arrival (no place to dump)
3. bring extra water  
4. bring a generater
5. better to camp with a group or clan than doing it on your own
once the prep work of RV is done prior and (the RV) you are in place and level

then the rest is fun
in the bilge with the vermin
Procrastination wannabe
Life Time member "Cottonbalers"';  Volens et Potens

mpullen

Be aware that some areas are "unofficially" claimed by the established clans/groups. Usually anything between rows 1 and 7 get claimed quickly Thursday afternoon.

That still leaves alot of area, but most of it is not suitable for RV/travel trailers (too sloped). Alonf the paved road is usually good, but avoid the River of Death that runs from the road by row 8 to the backside around row 4. During a good rain storm, the water flows deep and fast.

Avoid row 11, where the fire circle is located.

The wooded area beyond the gravel road across from row 1 has some good spots, some with tree cover.

Glaodian

All good points.  Thanks guys.  I will try to find a level, dry spot that wont bother anyone with my generator running at night.

Look forward to seeing some of you all out there.

--+ Glaodian +--
aka "Gman"
Si vis pacem para bellum

Laird Fraser of Lovatt

R/F Meet & Greet... from just before the parade until a bit after... The Prince Of Wales pub.
Cha togar m' fhearg gun dìoladh
Alba gu brath
Laird of Dunans Castle
Warrior Poet/Loki God

Strange

I'll try to make that.
It's a bit of a long walk from the shop tho.
EASILY a good 10-15 yards...

ravic

Yeah but you gotta convince your evil boss to let you go. Maybe Savol can escort you.  :)

April Marie

Quote from: Laird Fraser of Lovatt on July 17, 2011, 12:12:01 PM
R/F Meet & Greet... from just before the parade until a bit after... The Prince Of Wales pub.

I will be there!!!!  Cant wait to meet you guys!  Is this every weekend or just specific ones?

beckgam462

it is every week end right across the way from ravics shop.

did I Mention bring extra water!!!!! (again)
in the bilge with the vermin
Procrastination wannabe
Life Time member "Cottonbalers"';  Volens et Potens

ravic

Prince of Wales pub is to the left inside the gate, just past the King's Feast Hall.

Parade passes by the POW about 12:10ish so if you are there right at noon, you should meet some of the people from here.

Sir Martin

Quote from: ravic on July 19, 2011, 05:26:59 PM
Prince of Wales pub is to the left inside the gate, just past the King's Feast Hall.

Parade passes by the POW about 12:10ish so if you are there right at noon, you should meet some of the people from here.

Hang around for a bit after the parade ... on some days (especially All Hallows weekend) we do group pictures!

Laird Fraser of Lovatt

Here's a layout of the campgrounds, courtesy of our friend, Kilted Privateer...





Gives you an idea where the major clans put down roots...  ;)
Cha togar m' fhearg gun dìoladh
Alba gu brath
Laird of Dunans Castle
Warrior Poet/Loki God

April Marie

this is an awesome map.  i am not sure where we camped last year but it was pretty decent.  where is the bonfire?  i want to make sure i dont pick a place super close to it!

April Marie

ok, after pulling up google map and seeing more of everything i think that i am going to try and camp on the other side of McLotofus.  That way we can enjoy the fun of the bonfire when we want but not be too too close.