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Originally Posted by eddie g:

Camping in a tent on the fairgrounds, big mistake. What if it rains all 3 day's?

Depends upon how good the tent is and how experienced of a camper you are. Worse case, you get wet. A small one man Bivy tent is probably not a good choice. A wall Outfitter tent could be rather comfortable. 

 

Gilly

Last edited by Gilly@N&W

Thanks for all the kind comments and concern.

 

I know rain is a real concern. Since I had to buy a new tent for this (didn't need a 10x20 tent for just me), I made sure to find one that is supposedly water tight. I ended up choosing this tent: http://www.coleman.com/product...0007827#.VRKrUuEVXTo (but I didn't pay near that price). When it comes, I plan on setting it up and taking the hose to it, to see what it can handle. If I'm not happy with it's performance, I'll waterproof the outside and the seams. I also plan on bringing one of those giant blue tarps to put underneath, and I may leave some of it out, to put over top if it rains too bad. I also plan on bringing an air mattress, so I'll be up off the ground.

 

If all that fails, my car should only be a few feet away!

I camped to a fairly advanced age, and, years ago, found air mattresses were not dependable.   I bought rolls of 3" or 4" foam to use as a mattress, and it does not

lose air during the night.   I even did that flying places, renting a car, buying an

inexpensive tent, one of these foam rolls, and then camped parks.  Gotten soft as I've

gotten older.  On one trip flying into Las Vegas, I found tent and foam both in a

K-Mart (now maybe tent at Walmart..foam may be harder to find).

Just think, in just 30 days you'll have these fond memories of your camping trip to York!  

 

Also - don't know why the commercial airline pilot rules for underwear can't be utilized at York:  Day 1 - right side in; Day 2- inside out; Day 3- Frontwards; Day 4 - Backwards.  

 

 

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Through the years we have had a number of tenters at York. The total fee, as stated,  is $40.00.  If desired, tents may be pitched in areas where inhabitants may have access to water and electricity. Tenters should bring a hose and an extension cord suitable for exterior use. Tents can be very comfortable, regardless of weather,  when equipped with heat and light. Any questions, contact the RV Chairman, whose number and e-mail address is listed in the Meet Notice Bulletin. Incidentally, the inquiry to the Chairman mentioned above must have been sent to the wrong e-mail address.  The Chairman has not received it.

Originally Posted by Goody:

Through the years we have had a number of tenters at York. The total fee, as stated,  is $40.00.  If desired, tents may be pitched in areas where inhabitants may have access to water and electricity. Tenters should bring a hose and an extension cord suitable for exterior use. Tents can be very comfortable, regardless of weather,  when equipped with heat and light. Any questions, contact the RV Chairman, whose number and e-mail address is listed in the Meet Notice Bulletin. Incidentally, the inquiry to the Chairman mentioned above must have been sent to the wrong e-mail address.  The Chairman has not received it.

Hmmmm....I sent the email to the address in Clem's York Premier. I'll try calling tonight.

Originally Posted by colorado hirailer:

I am still curious as to how many days on the fairgrounds the $40 covers?

According to the meet notice RV's can be on the property for the meet starting Wednesday 9 a.m. and must leave by Saturday 6 p.m.  I assume that tents are included in this time frame.  $40 is one heck of a bargain if you have the equipment to stay on the fairgrounds.

 

The notices also state that RV's arriving after 8 p.m. on Wed/Thurs must "dry camp" in the paved area of the parking lot next to the grandstand until 8 a.m. the following morning.  Don't know what tent-campers should do in this case, so if it applies, this question should be asked of the RV Chairman.

 

Andy

Last edited by Andy Hummell
Originally Posted by CarGuyZM10:

I have no intention of finding out how you dry camp in a tent! lol. I will be there before that time (I want the tent up before dark).

Ok, now you've got me thinking about camping there in October! I just may need to buy a new wall tent. As I mentioned earlier, the Bivey isn't going to cut it.

 

Gilly

Originally Posted by Traindiesel:

Only question about camping at the York Meet is, where do you put all the trains you buy during the Meet?  Can't imagine they'd be left in the tent.

 

Originally Posted by ronald1:

Hello - in his car, which is where the rest of us put them!

 

Originally Posted by CarGuyZM10:
Tent arrived today. I just had to make sure all the pieces were with it. image

I also wanted to see if I could post pictures from my phone

HA!  How's the car gonna fit in there to store the trains? Huh?!   

Originally Posted by Traindiesel:
Originally Posted by Traindiesel:

Only question about camping at the York Meet is, where do you put all the trains you buy during the Meet?  Can't imagine they'd be left in the tent.

 

Originally Posted by ronald1:

Hello - in his car, which is where the rest of us put them!

 

 
Tent arrived today. I just had to make sure all the pieces were with it. image

I also wanted to see if I could post pictures from my phone

HA!  How's the car gonna fit in there to store the trains? Huh?!   

He drives a FIAT (Fix It Again, Tony).

My buddies and I stayed in a motor home on the grounds several times. If you have a choice, I think that is the way to go! It was so nice to be able to take a break and go to the motor home whenever you wanted. Have a snack... whatever.

Unfortunately, the fellow who supplied the first motor home passed, and the second motor home is no more.

 

I used to stay at a Hampton Inn in Hanover, Pa. but it was 30 to 45 minutes drive each way depending on traffic. I now stay at the Hampton Inn Hotel on South George Street in York, PA. Since I am now about less than 10 minutes from the fairgrounds I do not mind paying a little more than most of the smaller motels. But, at my age (56), I like my creature comforts.

Originally Posted by OGR Webmaster:

Owning a motor home, I have come up with a new definition of "roughing it."

 

"Roughing it" is when you are staying in an RV park that has too many trees for the satellite TV to work.  

 

That tent, while very nice, is way to "rough" for me. 

 

I was thinking the same thing if I don't have wifi or access to my phone data. Maybe I should bring a portable radio so I'm not truly "roughing it".

 

This will be fun though. Besides, most of the time I'll be at the tent, I'll be sleeping anyway

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