I love our interior sun screens, both for privacy and for blocking out the hot sun. When we get to our destination we always put them up in the big front windshield and the driver side window. However, being in Oregon there isn't much sun. It's got lots of moisture, just not much sun. I don't think we've hung up the screens since we entered Oregon. We want to let all the sun and natural warmth in that we possibly can. Having a small electric heater keeps us warm and toasty.
Privacy is not an issue for us (we could close the curtains), partly because we are in a secure campground and there are no close neighbors that we feel we need to hide from. And I'm doing a pretty good job of obscuring the view on my own. It seems I get the urge to make chili or soup on these cold days, totally fogging up the windows. I tell Rick having some moisture in the air is good for us. No more dry heat for us.
If you're interested in some nice interior sun screens for your RV contact Tim & Crystal at
http://www.rvsunshades4less.com/home.html. They also sell Sea Eagle inflatable boats!
This would be a nice place to take a summer vacation.
Newport, Oregon
There is a lot of history in this region and interesting sites to see.
This is a great place for local fresh seafood.
Great for fishing and crabbing.
Lots of history and interesting places to visit.
Plan a trip to Oregon!
Beach-combing.
Scenic coastlines that go on and on.
Lighthouses on the jetty.
Driftwood.
A couple years ago I stumbled upon someone's Internet story about staying here. For 2 years I had hopes that we would be near it and able to find a way to visit.
More than a few months ago Tim Cooke, the service manager at our wonderful RV dealer, Guaranty RV, sent us a note and an invitation to stay at Pacific Surf Motorcoach Estates. Unexpected and unbelievable! We were planning our Spring 2010 itinerary and when I looked at the maps I realized that we would probably be in the vicinity. Knowing that plans can quickly change, I hesitated to make a firm reservation at my dream location. When we were a month away I sent an email to the broker, Scott, and asked about availability. He said we were early in the season and it would be very possible. When we were about 2 weeks away I looked at the weather forecast and I could see that there would be a window of sunshine between weeks of probable rain. So we rearranged our Thousand Trails reservations and picked 3 sunny and bright days to spend at this remarkable "campsite". It was wonderful and I challenge anyone to find a better view from a motorhome!
"She flies with her own wings"
is the state motto.
It's sunny so that might throw you off the "trail."
Nearby are sand dunes and a jetty.
Looks like we're camping in a tree cave.
The photos in the prior post about driving in the rain were taken by Rick as we traveled north on the Grapevine, I-5 or Tejon Pass. So this photo is taken north of Los Angeles. Where is this?
I did not like driving to and from work. I did not like the traffic. I did not like the roads.
But I like love driving the motorhome! I love driving in the rain and even the icy, almost snow. I love that I can drive where and when we choose. And I love where we go because its not to work!
I don't like driving in windy conditions, but being retired allows us to stay put and wait out the wind.
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I love our interior sun screens, both for privacy and for blocking out the hot sun. When we get to our destination we always put them up in the big front windshield and the driver side window. However, being in Oregon there isn't much sun. It's got lots of moisture, just not much sun. I don't think we've hung up the screens since we entered Oregon. We want to let all the sun and natural warmth in that we possibly can. Having a small electric heater keeps us warm and toasty.
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