| Pismo Beach [message #197003] |
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SteveW
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Greetings all -
We went a few years ago - pulling a rented Airstream travel trailer - and plan to go again this year with our GMC. Yea!!
But... it seems that the event is quite a bit more popular than I expected. I'd like to stay at Pismo Coast Village. They accept reservations six months in advance. I called today an I'm on the waiting list. Page nine. With 35 names per page.
Might anyone have any inside knowledge of a nice campground ??
Thanks in advance,
Steve W
Southern california
1973 23'
Steve W
1973 : 23'
Southern California
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| Re: [GMCnet] Pismo Beach [message #197005 is a reply to message #197003] |
Thu, 31 January 2013 19:43  |
Ronald Pottol
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Park on the beach, in the off road vehicle park. Might get stuck though.
Ron
On Jan 31, 2013 5:36 PM, "Steve Weinstock" <steve.weinstock@cox.net> wrote:
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> Greetings all -
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> We went a few years ago - pulling a rented Airstream travel trailer - and
> plan to go again this year with our GMC. Yea!!
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> But... it seems that the event is quite a bit more popular than I
> expected. I'd like to stay at Pismo Coast Village. They accept
> reservations six months in advance. I called today an I'm on the waiting
> list. Page nine. With 35 names per page.
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> Might anyone have any inside knowledge of a nice campground ??
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> Thanks in advance,
> Steve W
> Southern california
> 1973 23'
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| Re: Pismo Beach [message #197009 is a reply to message #197003] |
Thu, 31 January 2013 20:38 |
rvanwin
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| SteveW wrote on Thu, 31 January 2013 19:36 |
Greetings all -
We went a few years ago - pulling a rented Airstream travel trailer - and plan to go again this year with our GMC. Yea!!
But... it seems that the event is quite a bit more popular than I expected. I'd like to stay at Pismo Coast Village. They accept reservations six months in advance. I called today an I'm on the waiting list. Page nine. With 35 names per page.
Might anyone have any inside knowledge of a nice campground ??
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Steve,
We were just in Pismo for a couple of days last week. We stayed at the county campgrounds. There are two. One is by the railroad tracks so I don't recommend that but the other, called Oceano Country Campground, is on toward the beach by the little airport. It has maybe 20 sites with full hookups. Rates have gone up since we were there last year and is not $35.00.
We were out on the beach in our Sidekick. It is tempting to take the GMC out and dry camp for $10.00 but it is a little ways down to where they allow camping so could be a little dicey in the GMC.
Randy & Margie
'77 Eleganza II '403'
Battlefield, MO
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| Re: Pismo Beach [message #197010 is a reply to message #197003] |
Thu, 31 January 2013 20:38 |
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Steve,
About 3 exits north of Pismo is Avila Beach/ Bay San Luis. Bay San Luis Port Authority manages camp sites near the wharf, next to the beach and on the bluff over looking the beach and bay. One of my all time favorites, but I'm easy to please. Lots to see and do Comercial fishing pier, bike paths- Walk to cafes and restaurants- short drive back down to Pism for the activity there.
Check Bay San Luis web site- I don't think they reserve sites but if you can get there early you can get a spot.
There is a KOA near Avila Beach; they will take reservations. I've Never been in there,so no recommendation.
Gene Barrow
Lake Almanor, Ca.
1976 Palm Beach
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| Re: [GMCnet] Pismo Beach [message #197012 is a reply to message #197009] |
Thu, 31 January 2013 20:54 |
Ronald Pottol
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I don't know that I'd worry about the train tracks, you get Amtrak twice a
day, I've seen freight trains, but I think I've seen Amtrak more often (of
course, if the freight ran at night, I'd not see it).
Ron
On Jan 31, 2013 6:38 PM, "Randy Van Winkle" <rvanwin@yahoo.com> wrote:
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> SteveW wrote on Thu, 31 January 2013 19:36
> > Greetings all -
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> > We went a few years ago - pulling a rented Airstream travel trailer -
> and plan to go again this year with our GMC. Yea!!
> >
> > But... it seems that the event is quite a bit more popular than I
> expected. I'd like to stay at Pismo Coast Village. They accept
> reservations six months in advance. I called today an I'm on the waiting
> list. Page nine. With 35 names per page.
> >
> > Might anyone have any inside knowledge of a nice campground ??
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> Steve,
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> We were just in Pismo for a couple of days last week. We stayed at the
> county campgrounds. There are two. One is by the railroad tracks so I
> don't recommend that but the other, called Oceano Country Campground, is on
> toward the beach by the little airport. It has maybe 20 sites with full
> hookups. Rates have gone up since we were there last year and is not
> $35.00.
>
> We were out on the beach in our Sidekick. It is tempting to take the GMC
> out and dry camp for $10.00 but it is a little ways down to where they
> allow camping so could be a little dicey in the GMC.
>
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> Randy & Margie
> '77 Eleganza II '403'
> Battlefield, MO
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| Re: Pismo Beach [message #197013 is a reply to message #197003] |
Thu, 31 January 2013 21:23 |
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You might also check Lopez Lake campground. It's about 20 minutes east of Pismo.
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1976 Palm Beach
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| Re: Pismo Beach [message #197081 is a reply to message #197003] |
Fri, 01 February 2013 13:26 |
Carl S.
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My daughter lives in Lompoc. Her husband takes his Jeep to Pismo regularly, so I asked her for any recommendations. Here is her reply:
I assume he's looking for hook-ups and stuff... We've only ever camped out on the dunes, and there are obviously no hook ups there. Here's one I found that looks close: http://www.reserveamerica.com/camping/Pacific_Dunes_Ranch_Rv_Resort/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=ELS2&parkId=260450&topTabIndex=Camping Spot
If you go to reserveamerica.com you/he can search by zip code for nearby camping sites and make reservations through the site.
Especially on holiday weekends, it gets crazy out there!
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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| Re: Pismo Beach [message #197100 is a reply to message #197003] |
Fri, 01 February 2013 18:05 |
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SteveW
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Thank you everyone !
Gary - I'm particularly interested in your experience... being pulled in and out to the beach. How does that work ?? What did they hook up to on your coach to pull it ?? Were you simultaneously driving or was the coach dead weight ??
And... I sent the organizers an inquiry about entering a Classic RV in the show. No reply yet.
Thanks again,
Steve w
Steve W
1973 : 23'
Southern California
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| Re: Pismo Beach [message #197127 is a reply to message #197100] |
Sat, 02 February 2013 12:07 |
Carl S.
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| SteveW wrote on Fri, 01 February 2013 17:05 |
Thank you everyone !
Gary - I'm particularly interested in your experience... being pulled in and out to the beach. How does that work ?? What did they hook up to on your coach to pull it ?? Were you simultaneously driving or was the coach dead weight ??
And... I sent the organizers an inquiry about entering a Classic RV in the show. No reply yet.
Thanks again,
Steve w
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Not Gary, and I have never taken my GMC on a beach. I DO, however, drive it in soft dirt on a regular basis. Knowing I would probably get stuck, I installed recovery hooks on the front frame. Here's a picture that shows one of them pretty well:
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/timing-chain-radiator-project-05-09/p34552-timing-chain-radiator.html
And another that shows both of them:
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/timing-chain-radiator-project-05-09/p34493-timing-chain-radiator-project-05-09.html
I have found that it doesn't take much of a tug to get me going again, and as long as I am able to maintain some momentum, forward travel is still possible.
Here's another shot of the kind of situation I am often in:
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/towing-etc/p41602-sand-dunes-2011.html
I also am running a 3.70 Limited slip final drive and 255/70R16 BFG All Terrain tires on 8" wide Dodge truck rims on the front.
JWID
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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