Camping at York! Questions....

I believe that all you need is a regular electric plug to get the electric. As for leaving the spot, I would imagine that you'd want to leave something to protect your spot. You will get a piece of paper to put in your window that shows that you have a spot, but it doesn't guarantee what spot.

 

I never had to worry about losing my spot in April, as the tent kept it for me! (though the wind tried to blow it down the first few days)

Ed
I have a adapter to hook to the electric there...you can borrow it if you need it.My truck camper has the large cord...I never break camp so I don't know about your space being there after you go to dinner.Just look for this truck .

Michael,

 

I followed your exploits with a tent on the forum.  Lots of good info there!  Are you going again this time?

 

Bob,

 

Near Lancaster where we will be hotelling-it for a few nites before York, there is an RV store I plan to visit.  I was hoping to get an adapter there, just in case.  We'll see how that goes - thank for the offer!  I'm guessing the adapter I would need (if I do need one) is the 120V 30A to 120V 15A adapter.

 

Ed

Yes Ed...I'm not home now otherwise I would take a picture to show you what you need.

Most of the spots with the better hookups fill up fast, but you shouldn't have a problem. There is a Walmart close by and the RV section should have anything you need. You might have to "mark your spot" when you leave however. Good luck. 

I think your talking about this Ed???

 

If it is, heck Wal Mart even carries these thing. There are some other more expensive and fancy ones .

 

I would think it would be very unusual if the RV power distribution box didn't give you the option of a 110 15/20 amp  or 30 amp outlet.

Larry

 

Have Fun in York.

 

 

 

I've taken our motor home, otherwise know as the "OGR Mobile Raw Nerve Center" to York many times. Most of the sites provide 30-amp RV-style electric. I think some of the sites around the track may have 50-amp service. If you're set up to use 110 volt, 15-amp household circuit, you'll need the 30-to-15 amp adapter shown in the post above this one.

 

Getting in and out is no problem. The sites are open enough to provide plenty of maneuvering room to get out and back in later. The spaces are assigned, so if you leave, you won't lose your spot. Dave Goodheart will see to that!

 

 

Rich. I have an rv pass but didn't see any kind of assignment.  Where do you get that assignment?

aussteve, Why don't you ask the eastern division?

.  All RV's have access to water and 30 Amp service. There is a dump station and a limited number of full hook-up sites.  Suggest you have an adapter, as pictured.  Sites are on a first come/first served basis.  Your site should be secure, as long as you don't leave during open Meet hours.  Upon arriving at the fairgrounds, there will be signage directing you to the check-in site.  Any additional questions, RV Chairman contact information is in the Meet Notice.

When you pull in to the fairgrounds, look for the RV check-in sign and arrow. The last couple of meets Dave has been at the east end of the grandstand.

 

I'm glad you enjoyed me adventure in the spring! Unfortunately, I can't get away from work this time, so I'll only be down on Saturday. I do hope to camp again in April though!

Tent camping in October can be kinda dicey.  I've not done it on the Fairgrounds proper but nearby.  Like Forrest Gump said, "ya never know what you're gonna get!" 

 

Thanks guys, fo all the info.  I got my adapter(s) at Walmart yesterday - ready for the trip.  Staying in Lancaster a few days then York on Thursday am.

 

Not quite tent camping any more...my van has been to York before (last 2), but now it has  beds, curtains, TV, etc.

 

Another question..

 

Does the $40 rv fee include electrical connection, or is it an additional $40 for electricity?  Tough to tell from the meet notice...

 

Ed

RV (no 5)  $40

Electricity (no 6)  $40

 

sounds to me $80 for both

 

I think it is a flat $40 whether you need electricity or not.  We were never charged extra for electricity.

 

Andy

Hmm, maybe the electricity charge is for inside tables & booths?  

I think it's included but not sure.  Problem is that they say all RVs have ACCESS to water and electricity.  Free (included in the $40 fee) ACCESS?  I think Andy is right, just looking for confirmation.

 

Bill, I think your "maybe", may be right! 

 

I have an aux battery for the van, but probably won't last 2 nites!  If electricity is included, that may allow us to extend York a second night!  That would be a good thing!... a very good thing!.... not to mention another $40 in the train account!

 

Ed

It's $40 total. No extra charge for anything.

 

I've brought the Mobile OGR Raw Nerve Center to York several times. It's always just $40.

Thanks Rich!

 

I'll be looking for you, and the Mobile OGR Raw Nerve Center in a few days!

 

Ed

Hi ED

 

RVing  for a long time and staying at some 5 star sites.

 

If you ever have to pay 80 bucks to park that rig, you better make sure at least some beautiful scantly dressed young  ladies deliver  your cold  refreshments and good food  on time free .

 

Just fun

 

enjoy York

 

Larry

Larry,

 

We've looked at RVs for a long time, but the use/cost/gas ratio doesn't work for us. 

 

We went to Hershey a few weeks ago. They had an Outlaw 38RE that I really liked.

King size bed, bath and a half, sleeps 8, rear deck with a separate outdoor kitchen and 50" TV (to complement the 50" and 40" inside!)  Cost=$200K, gas 7MPG.

 

I see my van as a casual overnighter.  Building it from a cargo van up... One year so far, probably another year to get close to finishing the interior.  It's front wheel drive, 20' long, 6'4" inside, and gets about 20MPG out of the Mopar 6 cylinder engine.

 

I figured that the $80 was possible if they charged everyone for the full duration of 3 1/2 days, but I prefer the $40 deal!

 

Thanks,

Ed

Ed

 

You are much better off with the rig you currently have. It's perfect for short camps IMHO.

 

 

 

Now days with large rigs unless your check book is unlimited,  I think your better off just biting the bullet and get a nice hotel room with all the whistles and bells.

 

Especially for a short 3 to 5 day visit or so.

 

Larry

 

Oh well, camping any kind of way was so much fun.