VW Camper Family2024-03-29T15:05:37ZHermanhttps://vwcamperfamily.ning.com/profile/Hermanhttps://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1970611808?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1https://vwcamperfamily.ning.com/group/texascamping/forum/topic/listForContributor?user=2dlpv6i2aqsaw&feed=yes&xn_auth=noPrivate Campgroundstag:vwcamperfamily.ning.com,2013-01-17:4450389:Topic:719092013-01-17T19:25:34.520ZHermanhttps://vwcamperfamily.ning.com/profile/Herman
<p>So i love state parks, they're great, but i'll be damned if they don't cost an arm and a leg to stay at. I just recently stayed at Inks lake, $22/night for a powered/water site, then a $5 day use fee, then another $6 for over night, and everyone else who was camping with me also had to pay the entry/overnight fee! Crazy.</p>
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<p>So what are some good private parks in your area? Here are a few in the Central Texas/Hill Country area that myself and my group enjoy. They're cheaper, have…</p>
<p>So i love state parks, they're great, but i'll be damned if they don't cost an arm and a leg to stay at. I just recently stayed at Inks lake, $22/night for a powered/water site, then a $5 day use fee, then another $6 for over night, and everyone else who was camping with me also had to pay the entry/overnight fee! Crazy.</p>
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<p>So what are some good private parks in your area? Here are a few in the Central Texas/Hill Country area that myself and my group enjoy. They're cheaper, have fewer restrictions, and are always eager to make you a happy camper. Post any you guys know of.</p>
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<p>Longs FIsh and Dig - in Kingsland and is fantastic. $10/night powered sites, they even give you your first night worth of wood for free, its right on the Llano river so the fishing is pretty good, there's a cool rock to hike out to and climb, you can paddle up river, you can pay a little extra and go digging for arrow heads (i guess it's gotten pretty popular for that) if you're in to ATV, 4x4 and jeep stuff, Hidden falls adventure camp is right down the road in Marble Falls, there's also one close by with the name Longs.<br/>Coord: 30.703136,-98.476692<br/>Phone:325-388-6131<br/><br/></p>
<p>Barefoot fishing camp - Right outside of Bend Texas, right next to Colorado Bend State park. this one is $5/per person/per night for no power, RV sites are available but i don't know prices<br/> Sites are scattered all down the Colorado river, this is a great paddling and catfishing, swimming, camp ground, not a ton of hiking, but enough to keep you busy for a day, and if you want Colorado bend is only about 20 minutes away up the road. My group (4 buses) stayed here for a week last spring break, we got there early because It does get packed for spring break. For the most part, you camp wherever you want.<br/><a href="http://centex.net/~barefoot/">http://centex.net/~barefoot/</a><br/><br/></p>
<p>Oxford Ranch - This one we found last year on after the camping situation changed at the Classic.<br/>it's right outside of Llano, before Enchanted Rock. Only got to stay there one night, but the lady who owns the land was nice to us and offered us from fresh eggs in the morning should we want any. It's a pretty nice bathroom close to the main house, with showers. I saw RV's there so i'm sure there are powered sites, but like most private parks we just pulled up under a tree we liked and camped there.<br/>I saw two small ponds. That's all i really know about this one, we'll be camping there again before the classic this year too.</p> Anyone going to Transporters?tag:vwcamperfamily.ning.com,2011-08-17:4450389:Topic:450062011-08-17T03:10:50.794ZHermanhttps://vwcamperfamily.ning.com/profile/Herman
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://vwcamperfamily.ning.com/xn/detail/4450389:Event:28015">Transporters at the Point Event</a></p>
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<p>If my bus cooperates, I will. Anyone else? I've never been.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://vwcamperfamily.ning.com/xn/detail/4450389:Event:28015">Transporters at the Point Event</a></p>
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<p>If my bus cooperates, I will. Anyone else? I've never been.</p> Who is camping on the beach in November?tag:vwcamperfamily.ning.com,2011-08-08:4450389:Topic:439092011-08-08T22:50:14.827ZHermanhttps://vwcamperfamily.ning.com/profile/Herman
I added alma jo's campout on here under events.
I added alma jo's campout on here under events. Drag Racing/Camping Litte River Raceway Temple, TXtag:vwcamperfamily.ning.com,2011-06-14:4450389:Topic:378092011-06-14T21:06:22.290ZHermanhttps://vwcamperfamily.ning.com/profile/Herman
Little River Raceway Temple, TX!<br />
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Ok all, this is on! June 18th. We can arrive as early as 3pm, $15 per head admission, we have our own drag race eliminator set up at 9pm ish for anybody that wants to race. To race is $10.<br />
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We'll be camping, and there is a group cost of $80 to cover a night watchman that we have to pay by the time the racing is over. I would like to get commitments in advance for those camping so I'm comfy it will be covered.<br />
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Again, no show, but a fun social camping event at…
Little River Raceway Temple, TX!<br />
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Ok all, this is on! June 18th. We can arrive as early as 3pm, $15 per head admission, we have our own drag race eliminator set up at 9pm ish for anybody that wants to race. To race is $10.<br />
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We'll be camping, and there is a group cost of $80 to cover a night watchman that we have to pay by the time the racing is over. I would like to get commitments in advance for those camping so I'm comfy it will be covered.<br />
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Again, no show, but a fun social camping event at the coolest drag strip in Texas!<br />
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We are working on some enhancements for Saturday before 3, so stay tuned! Top 50 Campsites in Texastag:vwcamperfamily.ning.com,2011-05-03:4450389:Topic:312112011-05-03T01:39:04.232ZHermanhttps://vwcamperfamily.ning.com/profile/Herman
<p>Thought this link was neat. Who has experience with any of them?</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.greatoutdoors.com/published/top-50-campsites-in-texas">http://www.greatoutdoors.com/published/top-50-campsites-in-texas</a></p>
<p>Thought this link was neat. Who has experience with any of them?</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.greatoutdoors.com/published/top-50-campsites-in-texas">http://www.greatoutdoors.com/published/top-50-campsites-in-texas</a></p> Anyone ever camped at Bonham State Park?tag:vwcamperfamily.ning.com,2011-05-03:4450389:Topic:315012011-05-03T01:36:25.792ZHermanhttps://vwcamperfamily.ning.com/profile/Herman
Its near me, and is ranked on the top 50 campgrounds in Texas. I may shoot out there some weekend night and check it out. Just curious if you guys have ever been up that way.
Its near me, and is ranked on the top 50 campgrounds in Texas. I may shoot out there some weekend night and check it out. Just curious if you guys have ever been up that way. Who is bringing swap meet parts to the Classic?tag:vwcamperfamily.ning.com,2011-04-11:4450389:Topic:287012011-04-11T16:44:24.237ZHermanhttps://vwcamperfamily.ning.com/profile/Herman
Just wondering which of you are bringing any swap meet parts, and if so whatcha got?
Just wondering which of you are bringing any swap meet parts, and if so whatcha got? VW Classictag:vwcamperfamily.ning.com,2011-03-23:4450389:Topic:253052011-03-23T21:09:41.189ZHermanhttps://vwcamperfamily.ning.com/profile/Herman
<p>Who is going besides CW Nation and Herman?</p>
<p>I plan on being there Friday noonish with the first stop in Fredericksburg to be at Altdorf for delicious German food and Spaten on draft.</p>
<p>Who is going besides CW Nation and Herman?</p>
<p>I plan on being there Friday noonish with the first stop in Fredericksburg to be at Altdorf for delicious German food and Spaten on draft.</p> Camping this Weekend at Joe Pooltag:vwcamperfamily.ning.com,2011-02-23:4450389:Topic:205352011-02-23T21:14:37.813ZHermanhttps://vwcamperfamily.ning.com/profile/Herman
<p>Me and some buddies with buses are camping this weekend at Joe Pool. Tempuratures will be in the 80s, cant miss out. Getting there by 2-230pm on Saturday 26th, staying through Sunday morning.</p>
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<p>Pics will be provided for those unable to make it. :)</p>
<p>Me and some buddies with buses are camping this weekend at Joe Pool. Tempuratures will be in the 80s, cant miss out. Getting there by 2-230pm on Saturday 26th, staying through Sunday morning.</p>
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<p>Pics will be provided for those unable to make it. :)</p> Introduction (Mike South)tag:vwcamperfamily.ning.com,2011-02-03:4450389:Topic:170192011-02-03T16:58:54.000ZHermanhttps://vwcamperfamily.ning.com/profile/Herman
<p>Hi everyone,</p>
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<p>My name is Mike South (btw, if you google it--I'm not THAT Mike South, just so you know). I live in McKinney and I have an 85 Westy. It's just plain brown, but maybe a brown van between the orange and green would help the colors work together better.</p>
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<p>Right now the engine and transmission are sitting on a creeper under the van, waiting to be rolled out and sold. Next to the van on an engine stand is a zero miles Zetec engine, waiting to get…</p>
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<p>My name is Mike South (btw, if you google it--I'm not THAT Mike South, just so you know). I live in McKinney and I have an 85 Westy. It's just plain brown, but maybe a brown van between the orange and green would help the colors work together better.</p>
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<p>Right now the engine and transmission are sitting on a creeper under the van, waiting to be rolled out and sold. Next to the van on an engine stand is a zero miles Zetec engine, waiting to get dressed up to power the camper.</p>
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<p>I have maybe three or four parts left to order and some supplies and I'll have everything for the conversion.</p>
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<p>If anyone is interested in coming by and taking a look at the project let me know and I'll be happy to give you the tour. I'm having a lot of fun with it. I didn't know much about working on cars when I started. I'm learning a lot.</p>
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<p>I'm also most of the way through an auto->manual conversion on the same camper. Since I'm moving to the Zetec, I didn't want to deal with an auto trans that didn't know what kind of engine was running it.</p>
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<p>It's been a long process. I am cautiously optimistic that it could be complete in a few months if all the stars align. Looking forward to finally being able to use it as a camper again instead of a newbie mechanic's training ground as it has been for longer than I care to think about now. :)</p>
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<p>If anyone wants to come see or has any questions, let me know.</p>
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<p>mike</p>
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