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Vancouver WA to Travis AFB

24 September-27 September 2015

We spent 2 nights at the VanMall RV park in Vancouver in order to get the Tow Bar refurbished and checked after 6 years and 60,000 miles. The only reason I chose this park was proximity to Roadmaster and not a place we would return. Rv's are very close and packed like sardines..could not extend our slide or open some of the bins. As for Roadmaster, glad we decided to deal directly with the factory rather than a repair service. We had an appointment for 11AM on 24th and job was finished by 2PM. Cost was reasonable at $140 for labor, refurbished tow bar and new cables.

26th September

Today we drove to Holiday RV Park in Medford/Phoenix OR for a 1 night stay. All sites are pull through, full hookups, walking distance to several restaurants and  on a creek.


Today a 6 hour drive down IH 5/505 bypass and IH 80 to Travis AFB and our home for the next 3 weeks. This is our 4th stay.It is a nice RV Park at $20/nt, full hookups, laundry,RV wash and convenient to Commissary and Exchange. While we are here we want to visit the Computer Museum and Winchester House.This is only park we have stayed that has pet owner section.

On our drive today passed some balloonists with Mt Shasta in background, Lake Shasta which is still low and dry in the NW arm and field burning. Scenic part of drive is from Medford to Redding.

Got 1 photo of the Bloodmoon Eclipse. Next one is in 33 years..will miss that one. From here we will spend 1 night in Bakersfield before going to the NWS in Seal Beach for 3 weeks.

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Arrival McChord AFB Holiday FamCamp RV Park


A short 2 hour drive from Pacific Beach to our home for the next 3 nights, Joint Base Lewis and McChord. Fort Lewis is home to the I Corps and McChord to the 62nd Airlift Wing. Both Bases are located 10 miles south of Tacoma in a very nice treed setting. It is a training and mobilization center for all services and the only Army power projectionbase west of the Rockies. The strategic locations provides the Air Force the ability to  conduct combat and humanitarian airlift operations with the C-17 Globemaster III.

Last year we stayed on the Fort Lewis side,but opted this year to stay at the McChord AFB Famcamp called Holiday. This RV park is  located among the towering fir trees and next to the flight line. A beautiful setting for only $18/nt with full hookups and 50amp.Downside, no satellite TV and internet. We have to use our ATT MI-FI and local channels of which we only get several with static.Still, it is quiet and walking paths very nice.

Certain parts of the base afford beautiful views of Mt Ranier. The Exchange and Commissary are very well stocked and large.Finally found the Coconut Mango sauce we like. Unable to find  in regular grocery stores. It goes good on seafood,port and chicken.

Upon our arrival we noticed a water leak next to campsite.Immediate attention was given and the problem fixed in less than two days. It was interesting to watch the fix. A very efficient crew.

Thursday we leave for Vancouver WA to have Roadmaster do some work on our tow bar..more of a precaution than a problem.Will stay there 2 nights a VanMall RV before 1 night in Medford then on to Travis AFB in Fairfield CA for 3 weeks.

Oh yes, we have another problem that needs fixing..the toilet. Seems the lever gets stuck and John has to get the screwdriver and tighten the screw ever so often. He talked to Dometic  and they no longer make that model, but they can send a replacement for the stand that has the lever which we will have them do when we get to Travis. He thinks he can do the replacement work and I have full confidence that he can do the job. After all, he has replaced the motorized front shade and restrung 3 window shades..not an easy task.

While we have been here,met some new friends who are from Florida and also fulltimers, Jim and Gloria. We hope to meet up with them along the way again.

Now to supervise John on the window cleaning.

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Cape Disappointment
 

Upon our return, got some photos of sunset at campground. Posted by Amy at 12:49 PM No comments: 

Arriving Pacific Beach Navy Campground
 

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