Jessica Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 So we did it. We watched countless RV videos over the last 5 years and @Barry found the perfect Toy Hauler. This past weekend was the inaugural trip to Blowing Springs AK. I am not sure which was more enchanting, sleeping next to a babbling creek or riding to the trailhead from the RV. I'm super interested in finding other RV sites that are biking distance to trail heads. I am currently researching a Muse OK, Hot Springs AK trip. Anyone willing to share their fav RV Biking combos? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tip Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 (edited) State parks that have trail systems are great. There are several that we have stayed in. So are Army Corp places. Ya know, like Dana Peak. 😁 Maverick RV in Lajitas is a good place. Feb 22-26 would be a great time to go. We enjoyed camping at Blowing Springs. It was cool watching other bikers ride by right behind our site. Congratulations on the new RV. No more having your tent blown away! Edited November 9, 2022 by The Tip 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chongo Loco Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 Not in Hot Springs, but I've stayed at one on the east side of Mt Ida. there's a state park at Denby Point right on the lake that you are an easy ride to the western edge of the LOViT trail. Also a little south of Hot Springs on Lake DeGray you can camp right by the Iron Mountain trailhead I think. Never stayed at that one. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBaron Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 Junction Creek Campground in DGO. Same with Molas Lake Campground (little Molas lake?) I think the Molas Lake Campground is free. At least it was for me with my truck for 2 days last year. -CJB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBaron Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 I've also done a few days in Palo Duro Canyon. But thats an easy one that you have already prolly considered. I stayed in a house during my time in Moab, but there seems to be options there too. Andrew Harbert has spent 2 total months or more traveling around CO in their RV trailer and riding. He's bound to be a good resource for ideas. -CJB 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridenfool Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 Tyler State Park is a good one. If you are intending to stop in San Angelo on the way somewhere the State Park has an interesting enough trail system to work out the kinks from the drive. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRIDER Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 Congrats on the new rv!! Some of us are heading to Lajitas this Feb.... Perdenales state park has plenty of trails in the park and nearby. Plus there are a lot of great restaurants in the area. State parks usually can't fit large rvs but I don't think that's a problem for yours. And there is no septic hookup so you gotta dump on the way out. There are a few rv parks in moab. A local told me that oct is the best time to visit. I'd like to try that next year. I'd also like to do a 2 week trip to Colorado this summer and gonna start looking into some rv parks. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessica Posted November 10, 2022 Author Share Posted November 10, 2022 Address Trail System Miles Distance Reserve Campsite Talihina SP 50884 Hwy 271 Talihina, OK 74571 Winding Stair Mountain NRA Biking https://www.mtbproject.com/directory/8016997/talihina https://www.mtbproject.com/directory/8016058/winding-stair-mountain-nra 80 miles Blue Trails 133 miles Blue/Black 133 miles 2 hours 10 min https://guestrez.megasyshms.com/NX49P/talimena-state-park-campground Not available all 4 days https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232303 First come first served 8 sites. First 2 night has 1 open guaranteed night Co Rd 405, Pettigrew, AR 72752 https://www.mtbproject.com/directory/8011388/upper-buffalo-mountain-bike-trail-system 89 miles Blue/Black IMBA EPIC 160 miles 3 hours 29 min No good options. Closest park 7 miles Lake Murray, Ardmore, OK 73401 https://www.mtbproject.com/directory/8009826/lake-murray-state-park 69 Blue Trails 211 miles 3 hrs 21 min https://guestrez.megasyshms.com/8Q8S8/lake-murray-state-park-campground/SearchCriteria/ Plenty of avail -Tipps Point 1130 N Crystal Springs Rd, Royal, AR 71968 https://www.mtbproject.com/trail/7003082/lake-ouachita-vista-trail-imba-epic 40 mile IMBA EPIC 220 miles 4 hours https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233473 Good location in the middle of an epic Plenty today Hot Springs Arkansas https://www.mtbproject.com/directory/8011914/hot-springs 49 miles Green/Blue 240 miles 4 hours 20 min Ark. 14 West Fifty-Six, AR 72533 https://www.mtbproject.com/directory/8022331/syllamo-mountain-bike-trails 97 miles Blue IMBA EPIC 300 miles 5 hours fs.usda.gov/recarea/osfnf/recarea/?recid=80932 No RV hook up Where to look National Parks State Parks County Parks National Forests BLM Thanks for the suggestions. Looks like Lake Murray will be where we Thanksgiving. Unfortunately Tulsa is 12 hours from BBRSP. Maybe some February, prolly not this upcoming one. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notyal Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 Can we see some pics? You might say I'm RV curious, but not quite ready to commit to a new lifestyle. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridenfool Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 Here's a shot of that sort of foolishness at Boggy Draw near Dolores, CO, if it helps. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 3 hours ago, notyal said: Can we see some pics? You might say I'm RV curious, but not quite ready to commit to a new lifestyle. Ours is an Outback 240urs toy hauler with a side load garage up front. We also had to ditch our Grand Cherokee and go for a Durango to pull it. Garage shot: rear king bed slide: 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBaron Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 I wanna play too.... My setup is pretty spartan, but its very mobile and stealthy. Photos below: -With blue awning: Near Bolam Pass riding CO Trail behind Purgatory Ski MTN -Crested Butte 401 Trail Head -Close up of my opulent setup. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tip Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 I hope these pics show up. We have a very unique RV called a TrailManor. It isn't a pop-up. TrailManor owners don't really know what to call it since they are so unique. "Collapsible," or better, "Transformers." They only weigh 3,000 pounds so most SUVs can tow them. It has a folding hitch so they can fit in a garage. We got it so we can store it at home behind our fence to comply with the HOA's "no RV storage" rules. Closed for travel (at my spot at Maverick RV park in Lajitas last year): "Transformed" for use (Monahan's State Park): One side up, to show how it works (Brazos Bend State Park): Some rando mountain bikers enjoying a warm place for dinner: 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tip Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 On 11/9/2022 at 11:24 PM, JRIDER said: There are a few rv parks in moab. A local told me that oct is the best time to visit. I'd like to try that next year. We haven't ever boondocked with our old A-frame pop-up or our new one. But we plan to do so in Moab at some point. We were intrigued by the people camping on BLM land, for free, as we drove to the Klonzo trailhead there. We didn't take the RV on that trip. Here's a picture of our lonely car in the parking lot. It was 100 degrees when we were there in June last year. I think this one is even funnier about what idiots we were riding in that heat. Moab Brands parking lot: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 38 minutes ago, The Tip said: We have a very unique RV called a TrailManor. It isn't a pop-up. TrailManor owners don't really know what to call it since they are so unique. That thing is sweet! I remember seeing it and thinking it was massive. I had no idea that it was a super pop-up thingy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throet Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 On 11/9/2022 at 11:27 AM, Chongo Loco said: Not in Hot Springs, but I've stayed at one on the east side of Mt Ida. there's a state park at Denby Point right on the lake that you are an easy ride to the western edge of the LOViT trail. Also a little south of Hot Springs on Lake DeGray you can camp right by the Iron Mountain trailhead I think. Never stayed at that one. Not far from Mt. Ida is the Hwy 27 Fishing Village that sits directly across the street from the midpoint of the Womble Trail. You can do out-and-backs in either direction from your RV spot, or the folks there will shuttle you to / from either end. It's incredibly remote and scenic, but there is a small town to the north where you can go in for some grub, etc. One night we went up there and were treated to a local bluegrass gathering. Believe the name of that town is Story. Mt. Ida isn't too far either going south. Best bet though is to just pack what you need and enjoy the surroundings. They have cabins and tent spots in addition to the RV spots, and it's never been overly crowded from my experiences. Everything around there is "dry" - so pack plenty of libations to cover the duration of your stay. If you need more riding than the Womble offers, the trails in and around Hot Springs (including LOVit) are less than an hour away. Highway27FishingVillage (homestead.com) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notyal Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 On 11/12/2022 at 7:41 AM, The Tip said: I hope these pics show up. We have a very unique RV called a TrailManor. It isn't a pop-up. TrailManor owners don't really know what to call it since they are so unique. "Collapsible," or better, "Transformers." They only weigh 3,000 pounds so most SUVs can tow them. It has a folding hitch so they can fit in a garage. We got it so we can store it at home behind our fence to comply with the HOA's "no RV storage" rules. Closed for travel (at my spot at Maverick RV park in Lajitas last year): "Transformed" for use (Monahan's State Park): One side up, to show how it works (Brazos Bend State Park): Some rando mountain bikers enjoying a warm place for dinner: Photos didn't show up for me, but your setup sounds awesome. Storage would be one of my biggest hurdles. In the backyard, shorter than the fence would be my best option too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tip Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 3 hours ago, notyal said: Photos didn't show up for me, but your setup sounds awesome. Storage would be one of my biggest hurdles. In the backyard, shorter than the fence would be my best option too. Tried something different. Can you see this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notyal Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 30 minutes ago, The Tip said: Tried something different. Can you see this? That one worked! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonioGG Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 I can see hypertext now, before I couldn't see them. But I just went to their website to check it out. Pretty cool trailers! Crazy how the difference between the small one and the biggest one is only 500-600lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tip Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 40 minutes ago, AntonioGG said: But I just went to their website to check it out. Pretty cool trailers! Crazy how the difference between the small one and the biggest one is only 500-600lbs. There is an almost cult like following of them because they are so scarce. They are now made by a Hutterite colony (like the Amish and Mennonites,) in South Dakota. In an article the boss of them said their "goal was to work up to building 20 per month!" 😄 They are limited by the amount of help they have. Everyone in the factory has to be a member of the colony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chongo Loco Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 I was watching a show on HGTV or something about the RV industry and almost all of them are built in like a 100 mi radius of each other. They were interviewing a guy who they said was Amish I thought, could have been Hutterite. The hilarious part was he said it was ok for him to use the power tools at work to build hundreds of them but he had never driven or been in an RV except in the factory since he couldn't operate or travel in a motor vehicle. 😕 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tip Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 The majority of RVs in America are made in Indiana for some reason. That's another thing that makes the TrailManors different as they are made in South Dakota. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bestbike85 Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 On 11/10/2022 at 8:02 PM, Barry said: Ours is an Outback 240urs toy hauler with a side load garage up front. We also had to ditch our Grand Cherokee and go for a Durango to pull it. Garage shot: rear king bed slide: Awesome camper. I sold my Little Guy teardrop July 2021 after 4.5 years of heavy use. Loved that thing, but we simply outgrew it. After nearly 18 months without a camper, we decided we can't take it any more and we just started shopping. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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