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President Treasurer Holly Cook Karen Thompson [email protected] [email protected] Vice President Member at Large Syd Emmons Nicki Loth [email protected] [email protected] Secretary Newsletter Margaret Potvin Howard Potvin [email protected] [email protected] Webmaster Phoenix Forum Ambassador John Halupka John Trax [email protected] [email protected]
CRUISING WITH PHOENIX
President's Message December 2018
We have officially entered the crazy time of year. Time seems to have sped up. I swear I was admiring pumpkins a few weeks ago then suddenly the calendar flipped to December. Am I the only one that seems to have missed November? I do remember the turkey dinner but where did the rest of the month go? Thanksgiving used to mark the beginning of the season. I think they start that back in September now but it doesn't seem to help the time crunch that hits people every December. The rush is on. People are preparing for celebrations and visits with friends and family. It is the time for good food, good times and good friends. Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy and make sure you pause every now and again to take time out to relax, appreciate and breathe. On the business side, there are lots of things going on behind the scenes with the club. The 2019 Reunion Committee Members are putting the finishing touches on the plan and are starting reservations earlier than usual due to all the interest and requests. It seems to me they hit it just right with their Charleston plans. Our Team Web has been working to improve our online presence and our website. And the officers and other appointees have been quietly doing their jobs to make sure everything runs smoothly. I send my heartfelt thanks out to all. In closing: For our snowbirds, I wish you safe travels; For our northern friends that are enjoying "nature's bounty," I wish you health and rapid healing after shoveling all that snow; And for those basking in mellow climates while laughing at the weather reports around the country... I'm jealous, but love you anyhow. Happy Holidays! Holly . . . . . . . . . .
December/January
2018/2019
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2020 Site Selection Committee I had zero responses to my request for volunteers to help scope out campgrounds for the 2020 reunion. Zero is a very sad number. John and I are still on board and plan to make a run up the eastern edge of the Rockies to see if we can find a few options. We're hoping to get two other individuals or couples to help out. The "area" for 2020 is from the eastern edge of the Rockies and west until we run out of land. It would be great to get people that live in and know a bit about that area. You would not be committing to running the reunion, just to help find suitable sites to put before the board next September. I can email a document describing how it works to anyone that is interested. If you are even the teensy bit interested, let me know. I promise I will not beg or badger you if you decide it isn't for you. I can be reached at [email protected]
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Daniel Burns, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, owner of a 2016 Phoenix Cruiser 2351. They have spent time volunteering in Federal, State and local Parks. They drove their Phoenix to Alaska in 2018. Candy Delaney, Hummelstown, Pennsylvania, owner of a 2002 Phoenix Cruiser 2100. She is a teacher and a photographer who travels with her Chihuahua named YOU. Margaret “Peg” Mueller, Brooksville, Florida, owner of a 2019 Phoenix Cruiser 2552. She is retired and shows dogs. She uses her Phoenix primarily on the weekends at shows. Kevin and Cheryl Smith, Columbia Heights, Minnesota, owners of a 2014 Phoenix Cruiser 2350. They purchased their well-used Phoenix Cruiser this past year after enjoying previous used Scamp trailers and so-so-enjoying a new Winnebago travel trailer. Keven researched long before making the purchase and are very pleased with their PC so far. He is an active Realtor and conducts business from the road when possible. Cheryl is a project manager and a few years away from retirement. They travel with their rescue dog, Larry, who assures them with smiles regardless the situation! Ralph Talbott and Suzanne Plaine, Saint Marys, Georgia, owners of a 2018 Phoenix Cruiser 2910D. They met sailing from Spain on TIEVOLI, their 33’ Nauticat Motorsailer and have lived on the boat for 6 years. Their camping had been limited to where they could sail and find anchorage. A couple of years ago, they acquired a 2010 Phoenix Cruiser 2400 to try the RV lifestyle. They were so happy about it that they upgraded to the 2910D this year. They escaped the SE Georgia summer heat this year on a 3-month trip to 11 states in the upper Midwest, finally arriving back at Elkhart for their 5,000-mile checkup. In October, they returned home for some southern camping. When Suzi was asked where her favorite campsite was, she claimed to like them all, but the one standing out the most was Holy Smoke Resort in Keystone, South Dakota. Her favorite area was Door County, Wisconsin. They gravitate to national parks but enjoy the amenities in private campgrounds. They are in the process of planning next summer’s trip--beginning in April 2019 to New Mexico, north through Utah, Oregon, Montana, and Canada, then back home to Southeast Georgia—“reverse snowbirds.” They miss cruising the oceans and living on the boat, but when the winds, rains, and storms pick up, they pity the sailors at sea on nights like that, and appreciate the comfort and safety of their Phoenix Cruiser. Aaron Thoroman, Black Hawk, Colorado, owner of a 1988 Falcon 190. He is single and a retired auto mechanic. He travels to the Southwest desert during the winter months in his Falcon.
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JUST ASKING
What resources do you use to plan your trips and to select campgrounds? (i.e., books, websites, apps, directories, etc.) Do you make reservations in advance or as you travel? Any tips you would like to share would be appreciated.
MEMBER RESPONSES
We use a combination of resources; reviewing the Phoenix Cruiser forum, Facebook's ClassCRVing,
and the Phoenix Cruiser FB Page. We also use recommendations from our neighbors who are also
RVer's as well as Google searches. If we are traveling on the road, we make reservation the day
before. If we plan on a more extensive stay, i.e. several days to week, we make reservations months
in advance. If it's a high season we make reservations 6+ months in advance. We use our phone
apps to find out which RV sites have the best ratings and provide quality sites.
Dave and Karen Berman, Henderson, Nevada
Phoenix Cruiser 2910D
We don't normally plan to far ahead because of things might come up or what we might want to see. We will call ahead for the night to be sure we have a spot. Normally like to stop by 3 pm.
James and Mary Anne VanderVoord, Seymour, Tennessee
2018 Phoenix Cruiser 2552
RV Trip Wizard above all others. Secondary: Google Maps, TripAdvisor
Donald Cooke and Karin Young, Aguanga, California
2015 Phoenix Cruiser 2351
We recently checked out the latest version of “RV Parky”...and it has become our “Go To” app for finding campgrounds and making reservations because of its ease of use. It is ENTIRELY CHANGED from the old version which was impossible.
Betty and Dave Wittwer, Livingston, Texas
2015 Phoenix 2552.
We use the app ALLSTAYS. I especially like the feature that shares bridge height restrictions. The campground reviews we have also found to be useful. It has many great features and costs very little.
Joe and Lynne Long, Grand Rapids, Ohio
2014 Phoenix Cruiser 2552
We try to use all resources available including the internet. First, we check with Corps of Engineers to
see if a site is close by. We have found the Army Corps campsites to be top notch, although lacking
full hookups. Since their costs are low, they do fill up quickly. Same with national parks campsites.
Good Sam campgrounds are generally rated well, although pricier. We never leave home without
advance reservations. In fact, we are currently planning and making reservations for 2019 summer
getaway from SE Georgia heat. We do make some changes along the way if advance planning was
not the best when a site is reached.
Ralph Talbott and Suzi Plaine, Saint Marys, Georgia
2018 Phoenix Cruiser 2910D
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I use the ALLSTAYS campground app to find campgrounds with best ratings and to take advantage of club pricing. Usually book a day in advance. Also use Trip Advisor, Travel Math, and Gas Buddy apps to plan and save $$. Our Phoenix Cruiser & tow fits into most Cracker Barrel RV spaces for free overnight stays and okay dining.
(Gypsy) Glen Feilen, Madison, South Dakota
2015 Phoenix Cruiser 2910T
I usually start with the Good Sam Road and RV Atlas by Rand McNally (their trip planning software isn’t bad either) This generally shows campgrounds along the route I want to travel. For specifics on campgrounds I like to use the Allstays app as it is the most complete and up to date app I have found it also has a number of reviews on each campground which is generally better than a generic five-star rating. I generally make reservations in advance of the trip as so many campgrounds today only have a limited number of transient camping sites with so many campgrounds becoming seasonal. KOA and Good Sam have good apps but only for their parks these are good when the location is popular (like West Yellowstone) and you need a base camp for a few days or a week. Camping with the Corps of Engineers lists US Army Corps of Engineers camp grounds by state. This is an excellent publication to locate some pretty nice campgrounds usually on water, many under $10 a night with a Sr. pass.
Tom and Lynn Geiger, Merrill, Wisconsin
2015 Phoenix Cruiser 3100 We use the KOA app and KOA book. We also use the ALLSTAYS Camp and RV app. We generally make reservations in advance for the places we consider essential for the trip-- such as appointments with friends or relatives. We also make reservations where we think sites would not be available for walk-ins. Otherwise, we find sites as we go, based on our progress and inclinations.
Rich and Pam Berger, Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania
2017 Phoenix Cruiser 2400 First thing is to check which Harvest Hosts are on the way. We use AllStays RV Camp app and to a lesser degree Good Sam Club website to find campgrounds, then use InRoute app (iOS only) to plan the route. Finally, Garmin Nuvi GPS for navigation. AllStays Rest Stops Plus is a nice app to find the closest rest area, plus the description will indicate the presence of a dump station. Harvest Host will be raising their subscription rate next year to $89; join now and lock in your $49 rate! Usually make reservations a day or two ahead of time.
Steve and Elaine Leker, Milton, Florida
2018 Phoenix Cruiser 2552
I use ALLSTAYS Camp & RV almost exclusively to find a campground in the area we plan to be in
the next day. Each evening, we estimate where we’ll be the next day and find a campground there.
If we will be camping over a holiday or at a time when we know space will be limited, then we will
reserve well in advance, but that is unusual... and we do book winter camping in Florida a year
ahead.
Jack & Linda Doub, Millsboro, Delaware
2015 Phoenix Cruiser 2350
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We generally try not to make reservations as our plans too often change during the course of our trip. But certain times and/or locations they are a must. Example being, a couple of years ago we wanted to visit St. Augustine, Florida, and stay at Anastasia State Park. We made reservations for that and that was our destination park. For the travel week and a half to and the week from, all stays were pretty much by whim. However, it is getting almost required to have reservations for the weekends, especially in popular parks/areas. Our trip planning generally consists of starting with Google Maps and general web surfing, RV.net and other forums gathering information and figuring out where we want to go and what we want to see. Next stop usually is http://www.uscampgrounds.info/, and lately https://www.rvparky.com/. Through these two websites, we can get a rough idea of what's available and to our liking. We rarely stay at commercial RV parks and never at Walmart or Flying J. Our likes are State Parks, COE parks, County or municipal parks, but in a pinch Military FamCamps or Elk Lodges. Recreation.gov was a big favorite, but since they changed vendors and "improved" it, it is pretty useless. So, we rely on our book "Camping with the Corps". An excellent source of individual park information is Toad Hall, https://wxtoad.com/. This site doesn't cover all campgrounds, but for the ones it does, it is very comprehensive. Complete with photos and descriptions. This is my go-to site for getting a feel of the particular park. Some of the other sites used on occasions in no particular order are: https://www.campendium.com/ https://www.epgsoft.com/CampgroundMap/ https://www.campsitephotos.com/ https://thedyrt.com/camping http://www.ultimatecampgrounds.com/ https://www.campgroundviews.com/ https://www.allstays.com/ https://www.forestcamping.com/ http://www.camping-usa.com/ https://wheretocampusa.com/index.php https://www.goodsam.com/trip-planner/ http://www.campingroadtrip.com/ https://www.fs.fed.us/ivm/ http://cubey.illiop.com/rv/images/discount_map.jpg.
https://oalley.net/ (interesting site to help plan how far you can travel by day, speed) http://www.militarycampgrounds.us/ (must be military, retired or 100% disabled, or DOD)
Gary & Marilyn Precht, St. Louis, Missouri
2017 Phoenix Cruiser 2100 We like to travel during the off season as much as possible. We make reservations just after lunch so we know how much farther we need to drive. When we can, we like KOA. I wish I had some good tips. PS -- Keep it between the ditches.
Bob & Syl Stead, Leesburg, Florida
2016 Phoenix Cruiser 2552
My wife and I are brand new owners of a 2014 2552 (August 2018) and have exactly one two-week trip out west under our belts. However, we have the following information to share about our epic trip to Yellowstone, Grand Tetons, Badlands, and Teddy Roosevelt National Park in mid-September. We boon-docked each night for free at a variety of locations - partly because I'm frugal and partly to enhance our sense of adventure. We stayed at a variety of sites including a church parking lot in Wyoming (called ahead and asked permission - they were great!), state free campsites along streams/lakes (North Dakota and Montana), State wayside rest (South Dakota), Federal free campsites (Montana and Wyoming) and even....wait for it....wait for it....yes, the Walmart in Cody, Wyoming! We used the website: freecampsites.net prior to the trip to scope out potential camping locations and also used it en route to help locate the sites. This was a plus for us because, being new to rving, we wanted to minimize our expenses. The only downside was not being able to fully use all of our coach's features on a daily basis (i.e. showers, slide-out, power jacks). And, yes, it did add a little bit of stress until we found our site for the night...but that feeling was quickly replaced by a
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sense of relief/accomplishment. We will likely do a combination of RV campgrounds and free sites in the future but are also considering Harvest Hosts. We also try to time stops to visit friends along the way for fun and a change of pace. Hope this helps.
Wayne and Karen Seidel, Two Harbors, Minnesota
2014 Phoenix Cruiser 2552
RV Park Reviews http://www.rvparkreviews.com/ is my go-to spot for campsite selection. I tried
other sites, but always return here. This website is easy to navigate, has the largest listing of
campgrounds, more user reviews than other websites, comprehensive listing of amenities,
user photos, includes details such as clean baths/showers space between lots, sun and
foliage, site surface, campground navigation, and more. User reviews are typically spot-on
accurate. Many users write extensive reviews with tons of useful information. They now have
a phone app called RV Life. It’s just OK, but I feel their website is just as easy, if not easier, to
use.
ALLSTAYS https://www.allstays.com/ is another great resource. Using their filter feature, you
can limit what appears on the map to type of campground, Walmart/Cracker Barrel locations,
low clearance bridges, RV dealers, RV Dumps, rest areas, road grade, runaway ramp, outdoor
stores, propane suppliers, and truck stops. Their Advanced Filters will limit your search even
further, to camping fees, ratings, Good Sam/Passport America/etc, campgrounds open year
around, elevation levels, bulk DEF, and more. Their IPhone app makes it a breeze to find fuel
stations en route that are easier to navigate—the detail screen includes number of truck
parking spots, RV’s welcome, dump station, ATM, and more. It also helps to find upcoming
rest areas and campgrounds close to highways for one-night stays. It’s worth every penny of
the $10 app fee.
Google Earth – great place to get a view from the sky to spy on potential campgrounds. Will
show campsite size, spacing between campsites, roads to navigate through campground,
foliage cover, and other useful clues.
Gas Buddy—essential for finding cheaper fuel and map shows proximity to route.
Internet Searches— Just type in the name of the state, city, or area and see where it takes
you. I find an evening spent surfing will be hit and miss—but the hits make up for the misses—
and it’s worthwhile to research an area some before the trip.
Trip Advisor—remains my go-to spot to find attractions, restaurants, and forums.
Roadside America -- https://www.roadsideamerica.com/ will provide you with quirky, off-the-
beaten path attractions—most of which are FREE. Thanks to Holly Cook for the heads up on
this site.
All Trails—for hikers in the group, this is a great FREE app to locate nearby hikes. Includes
difficulty of hike, directions to trailheads, length of trail, loop or out-and-back, elevation change,
attractions on the trail, reviews from other users, and user pictures
For our longer trips, my planning starts early. Reservations are made at our destinations well in
advance, often as soon as permitted. (Truly wish we could be more spontaneous, but campgrounds
are filling up earlier and earlier at desired locations during prime seasons.) For those strictly-driving
days, reservations are made mid-afternoon to ensure we have a place to stay for the night. Time to
go—more trips to plan!
Karen and Wayne Thompson, Muskegon, Michigan
2017 Tiffin Phaeton 36GH, 2012 Phoenix Cruiser 3100 (sold)
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Wi-Fi Boosters Many parks offer ‘free wifi” and that sounds great but all too often the experience is less than ideal. There are a number of reasons for this but in general it is because WiFi was never designed for use in an RV park.
Let’s start with some basics. What is WiFi? Basically just a low powered radio station. Very low powered. FCC regulations limit the power of WiFi equipment to a range of about 300 feet, line of sight. Manufacturers have used lots of tricks to increase the range without increasing the power but even in the best of circumstances the range will be only a max of 600 feet. And that assumes nothing in between you and the sending antenna. Add some trees, a building and few neighbors’ RVs and that range can drop dramatically.
One area that often gets muddled is the difference between WiFi and internet access. WiFi is a small radio signal connected local area network, originally designed for offices, homes and other small defined indoor venues. The internet is a much larger ‘network’ that gives you access to the world. A local WiFi network can connect to the internet but it doesn’t have to. In fact many offices use WiFi to share files internally but have no internet access at all. It’s important to understand that WiFi and the internet are completely different things. So you can have a great WiFi signal and connection but still have a poor internet experience.
There are several different types of devices that can be used to improve your WiFi signal. However, if the park’s router that is connected to the internet is overwhelmed or if the park’s internet service is a low bandwidth residential one your internet experience might be horrible no matter what you do to improve your WiFi signal.
The term “WiFi Booster” has no real definition. It is very loosely used by different manufacturers to mean different products. But bottom line the products they sell are supposed to improve your WiFi signal. But again that’s WiFi, not the internet. The only people who can improve the park’s internet speed are the park owners.
So, let’s focus on what we can improve, our WiFi connection. There are numerous devices available, but they come down, loosely, to three categories: directional antennas, signal boosters, and range extenders. I’ll describe what I think each of those is, but when you go shopping mostly ignore what the device is called because manufacturers use all those terms interchangeably and to mean different things.
First, directional antennas. These actually work very well and are very inexpensive. There are even plans floating around the internet to build one yourself out of a Pringles can. And it really works. So why doesn’t everyone have one? Something called “line of sight”. The antenna is directional which means it must be pointed precisely at the sending antenna. So, if you know where that is at, and can see it with no obstructions you are golden. But if you cannot see the sending antenna then a directional antenna can actually reduce your signal strength. Its cone of reception is very narrow, and it must be pointed precisely, otherwise it is less than useless.
Second, WiFi “signal boosters”. These are small devices that usually plug into your computers USB port and have a short antenna and an amplifier inside. They pick up the park’s WiFi signal and amplify it before sending it along to your computer. They are simple to use and do not cost all that much. So, what’s the drawback? They sit next to your computer, so they have the same line of sight your computer does. So, unless you have a clear view of the sending unit the improvement will be marginal. In many situations, even a marginal improvement is a bonus and worth the expense. And since the cost is low many people carry one of these devices along. Sometimes they help a lot, sometimes not so much.
The third category I’ll loosely call “range extenders” or “repeaters”. Essentially these are access points that pick up the park’s WiFi signal and then re-transmit it on their own WiFi network to your computer. In most cases these will have multiple antennas and be mounted on the roof of your RV. This has several benefits, including being outside the possibly metal skin of your RV and being much higher up where they might have a better line of sight to the sending unit. Cost of these is much higher than any of the other options but on average they will have the best performance. While within the abilities of most tech savvy DIYers you might consider having these installed by a professional.
Even with one or more of these WiFi signal improvers you still might find that the internet is slooooow. I think of the internet as a water pipe. If I’m the only one with my faucet open, then I can get all the water I want. But if all 50 of my neighbors open their faucets at the same time I can only get 1/50
th of the water. The internet works the same,
routers or modems that connect to it are shared access points in the park office. Everyone using that router must share the available bandwidth with everyone else. So, if somebody decides to try streaming movies things are going to grind to halt unless the park has installed a high speed and high bandwidth connection. Which very few have.
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Another option for internet access that can be more reliable is to use your cell phone as a WiFi “hotspot” or buy an actual cellular “hotspot” from your cell provider. The advantage is that as long as you have a good cell signal you have a private connection to the internet that you do not have to share with everyone else at the park. An added benefit is that a cellular connection is much safer to use than an open WiFi connection. WiFi is not a secure connection so if you use an open hotspot such as an RV park or the local coffee shop make, sure your firewall is up and running and your virus software is up to date. Of course, unless you have unlimited data this option can get expensive very quickly.
John A. Trax
Online Phoenix USA Forum Activity:
The Phoenix Cruiser Forum continues to gain members and posts a very encouraging sign. While I do not
have access to the post count it just seems to increase every month. That is I think partially due to more PC’s
going off the line and to the helpful forum regulars that provide lots of experience and good information.
Trik-L-Start Installation Good information on how to install a battery minder for the truck battery with pictures.
Phoenix Cruiser 2351 Not an informative title but there are pictures and information here about a new style
slide away tables on the sofa. This new owner ordered them custom but says that PC is going to offer them as
an option going forward.
DISH vs Direct TV Discussion of the relative merits of the two major satellite TV providers
Shower Head Replacement Discussion of replacing the shower head and lots of comments about the
Oxygenics shower head
Black Tank Valve Information on the black tank valve and the electric actuators.
K&N Performance air intake modification Discussion about modifications to the Ford system to hopefully
increase power and/or mpg
Potential Four Down Towed Vehicles Suggestions for a new toad.
Drain on Batteries when inverter and battery are off Information on solar panels and charging and battery use
John A. Trax
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Excerpts from Nancy Rosenlund’s.
InterVec Phoenix History I'll start at the very beginning when Ralph and I bought a Falcon from the factory and shipped it to Europe where we toured all over for a couple of years. Ralph had sort of "retired" but when we finally came home we stopped by the factory. There we met (again) with Kermit and Joe Bostian (a terrific guy and the current VP of InterVec) Kermit wanted a Travel Club for his Falcons and Horizons and guess who he tapped for all that? Right, Ralph, who, as a typical husband who was VERY busy working, pushed the thing to his non-working wife. At the beginning it was easy since there were not that many members and the factory did most of the "coolie" work.
In the beginning I did all the work……wrote and dispersed Joe Bostian's newsletter, sent out yearly dues notices which at that time was $25, organized the Alaska tours, organized the yearly rallies, and with my meager business skills tried to keep sensible books. Our first rally was held in Shipshewana near Bristol/Elkhart with the support of the factory. We worked like beavers….getting fresh pastries at 5am and chopping fruit for the breakfast. That was all that was supplied except for an incredible steak dinner supplied by the factory. But we had fun and the laughs were many! At first the rallies were usually in the west since it was easier for me to organize at close hand. Sisters followed and has been a favorite because there are so many things to do there.
So how did we finally arrive at our choice of the first weekend after Labor Day? At that time we apparently had several Jewish members and they complained that the rally dates I chose interfered with one of their important holidays. I think it is Yom Kippur. That is when I learned about what to serve and what not to serve at the meals! Pork products being the biggest taboo. So we tried to select a time most convenient for most members. And due to suggestions we also decided to keep the date permanent since it would be most convenient for members to plan their vacation time around our rallies. Then everything came apart. Kermit had a partner/banker who was less than a sterling character and managed to by not the most ethical of means take over the business and ace Kermit out of everything, including the firm's finances and Kermit's private savings which the man had been "investing" for our trusting Kermit. Kermit was left high and dry and though the man (Jim Bailey by name) expected Kermit to work for him but no, no, no! Kermit couldn't possibly do that. No-one with any morals could. So Kermit went on to start another factory (after nearly a year). This also left the travel club high and dry financially. So we went to the members and asked them what they wanted to do. They voted unanimously to stay together and pay our own way as much as possible. And, emotions also set in when they also unanimously voted to keep the name InterVec. So InterVec we were and at that time we were all Falcons and Horizons.
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HISTORY OF PHOENIX CRUISER TRAVEL CLUB REUNION SITES
1994-2018
Year City Campground Members Location
1994 Shipshewana, IN Eby’s Pines Campground 56 members Middle
1995 Alaska West (Special)
1995 Sisters/Bend, OR Mountain Shadow RV Park 63 members West
1996 Sevierville, TN Smokey Mountain Campground 82 members Middle
1997 Reno/Sparks, NV River’s Edge RV Campground 68 members West
1998 Mackinaw City, MI Mackinaw Mill Creek Campground 36 members Middle
1999 Williamsburg, VA Colonial Williamsburg KOA 62 members East
2000 Colorado Springs, CO Golden Eagle Campground 62 members West
2001 Branson, MO Chastain’s RV Park 55 members Middle
2002 Scarborough, ME Bayley’s Camping Resort 64 members East
2003 Hollister, CA Casa de Fruita Campground 67 members West
2004 Lake Delton, WI County Roads RV Park 74 members Middle
2005 Gettysburg, PA Round Top Campground 63 members East
2006 Bandon, OR Bandon By The Sea RV Park 80 members West
2007 Elkhart, IN Elkhart Campground 86 members Middle
2008 Sevierville, TN River Plantation RV Park 94 members East
2009 Plymouth, CA 49er RV Park 78 members West
2010 Branson, MO America’s Best Campground 90 members Middle
2011 Freedom, NH Danforth Bay RV Resort 71 members East
2012 Kerrville, TX Guadeloupe River RV Resort 55 members Middle
2013 Petoskey, MI Petoskey KOA RV Resort 59 members Middle
2014 Colorado Springs, CO Garden of the Gods RV Park 52 members Middle
2015 Nashville, TN Nashville KOA 61 members Middle
2016 College Park, MD Cherry Hill RV Park 34 members East
2017 Bend/Sisters, OR Garden RV Resort 39 members West
2018 Duluth, MN Buffalo Valley Camping 60 members Middle
2019 Charleston, SC James Valley County Park East
Beginning in 1998 the club chose locations based on a pattern of Middle-East-West In 2012 locations were always in the middle of the country Beginning in 2015 the Middle-East-West pattern began again
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Karen Thompson, Treasurer 2743 Henry Street, PMB 128
Muskegon, MI 49441
2019 Membership Registration Form
The 2019 membership registration is due by March 1st. Dues are $30 per member (a couple is considered one member).
If you do not receive your newsletter by e-mail, you will need to pay an additional $10.00 for service by US Mail. Please complete the following information and mail your check and form to the address above before March 1
st.
Dues are waived for our Charter Members (20 years or more in the club). Dues are waived for the 2019 membership year but please complete this form to update your information.
Please compete and mail this form so we can maintain up-to-date contact information for you Name ____________________________________________________________________________________________
Street Address _____________________________________________________________________________________
City _______________________________ State _______ Zip Code _________________________________________
Alternate Address __________________________________________________________________________________
City _______________________________ State _______ Zip Code _________________________________________
Approximate dates of alternate address _________________________________________________________________
Phone Numbers (Home) ________________________ (Cell) _______________________________________________
E-Mail Address (es) _________________________________________________________________________________
RV Brand __________________________________ Year _______ Model _____________________________________
Please make check payable to Phoenix Cruiser Travel Club. Mail to: Karen Thompson, 2743 Henry Street PMB 128, Muskegon, MI 49441
Stopping Place – It has been the practice of some club members to offer stopping places for other members. This would mean you are offering a place for fellow members to stay for one night without providing anything other than a spot to park. We will put this list out in the next newsletter. Members will be required to contact you before stopping. The newsletter will only include your city and e-mail address so you can be contacted.
Are you willing to provide this service? __________________________________________________________________
How did you learn about the Phoenix Cruiser Travel Club? __________________________________________________
If a member recommended the club to you, what is his or her name? __________________________________________
On the reverse side of this form, tell us something about yourself. For example, What kind of work do you do or are you retired? Children? Hobbies? Volunteer activities? Special interests? Unique Campgrounds? Pets? Etc.
If you wish, send us a photograph. We would like to know a bit about you and if you send a picture, space permitting, we will use it in our newsletter.
Please include any ideas for future September Reunion/Rally sites on the back of your form. Upcoming rallies will be held in 2019 in Eastern Time Zone, 2020 in Mountain/Pacific Time Zone and 2021 in Central Time Zone.
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Karen Thompson, Treasurer
2743 Henry Street, PMB 128
Muskegon, MI 49441
2019 Phoenix Cruiser Travel Club Reunion Monday September 30th to Saturday October 5th, 2019
James Island County Park, Charleston, South Carolina
Registration Form
This year’s reunion will be at the James Island County Park Campground. If paid by June 1st, the registration fee will be $515 per couple, $400 for single, and $120 for an extra person. After June 1st, each of those fees will be $25 more and based on campground availability. Cancellation fee is $50 if notified prior to August 1st. After that date, there can be no refund because we must guarantee sites by then to receive our volume discount. Please complete this form and mail it with your check made payable to Phoenix Cruiser Travel Club to:
Karen Thompson, Treasurer 2743 Henry Street PMB 128
Muskegon, MI 49441
Name(s) _________________________________________________________________________________
Street ___________________________________________________________________________________
City ____________________________________ State ______ Zip Code _____________________________
Phone Numbers (Home) ________________________(Cell) _______________________________________
Email Address ____________________________________________________________________________
RV Brand ___________________________ Year ________ Model __________________________________
Will you be towing a vehicle? Yes_____ No_____ Total length of rig ________________________________
Do you need any kind of handicapped or dietary accommodation? ___________________________________ Do you have any other special needs? _________________________________________________________ Are you willing to volunteer to help with any activities? If yes, which? (Please Check) Check-In_______ Meal Set-Up/Clean-Up_______ Bingo Caller ___________ (Any)_________ Bingo Helper_________ Hobby Show Set-Up_________ Ice Cream Social __________ Reunion fees enclosed? ________________
