{"id":146,"date":"2015-07-17T16:46:27","date_gmt":"2015-07-17T16:46:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/new.yourpcgeek.com\/blog\/?page_id=146"},"modified":"2015-08-05T15:31:14","modified_gmt":"2015-08-05T15:31:14","slug":"welcome-to-hidden-valley","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/yourpcgeek.com\/blog\/our-previous-travels\/chautauqua-2014\/welcome-to-hidden-valley\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to Hidden Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"

52014-04-20<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 After months of searching for the \u201cperfect\u201d 5th wheel trailer, we made our purchase in February and selected a site at Hidden Valley Campground (driving through about a foot of snow to pick out the site. \u00a0Thank goodness Mickey had 4-wheel drive!).\u00a0 So, now it is two months later and the two hours of training on all the RV systems seems like it was a lifetime ago, and now we need to put our memories to the test. Since we have not yet taken the plunge to buy a \u201c350 class\u201d dual rear wheel pickup truck, we contacted RCI-Wave to have the 5th wheel delivered.\u00a0 We arrived at the site about an hour before the driver, so we could see the site without the snow and finalize our plan on how we wanted to situate our home on wheels.<\/p>\n

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When the driver called to say he was about 30 minutes away, Judith went to the road to guide him in.\u00a0 When she saw the trailer coming down the road, she was literally jumping up and down with excitement.\u00a0 While I was a little more restrained, I was pretty excited too.<\/p>\n

Where we wanted to place the trailer was a little challenge for the driver \u2013 something about that big tree \u2026 But he did a pretty good job, and we are happy.\u00a0 We found out just how soft the ground is, and just how heavy 12,500 pounds is; and it has changed our plan for leveling.\u00a0 We didn\u2019t end up with the trailer as level as we would like, but will bring some more 2\u00d712\u2019s to improve that!<\/p>\n

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We decided to place the trailer well back on the campsite.\u00a0 While it was a good idea and makes a lovely view out our back picture window, it DID add some complications \u2014 like our power connection (which is at the back of the trailer) is now almost 75 ft. from the connector (our 25 ft. cord just isn\u2019t going to reach!); and the water connector is now about 50 ft. from the \u201cpedestal\u201d, so again a problem with our 25 ft. hose.\u00a0 Oh, and the dealer completely forgot to replace the missing tank drain hose.\u00a0Off to Walmart!<\/p>\n

We knew that we were connecting a 50 AMP trailer to a 30 amp connection, and we knew there would be some limitations.\u00a0 When we ended up with 75 ft. of electrical cable, we also knew there would be some voltage drop \u2014 we soon learned just what that means!\u00a0 Our trailer (we have decided to call her \u201cLucy\u201d) has a power protection unit installed.\u00a0 We learned that whenever the Microwave or Toaster Oven or similar appliances\u00a0are running, the voltage drops very close to \u2013 or sometimes below \u2013 the low voltage protection point of 104 V. That trips the protector and all \u201cshore power\u201d is turned off.\u00a0 So, now we know that before we run any power hungry appliances, we need to turn off any sensitive items and then temporarily turn OFF the power protection circuit.\u00a0 When we\u2019re done with the appliance, we can turn the protector back on.\u00a0 Not the most convenient, but the site is worth it!<\/p>\n

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The staff at Hidden Valley are really great!\u00a0 When we were figuring out the electrical stuff, two of the owners came down (one is actually a trained electrical engineer) to help us figure out what was happening.\u00a0 The other helped me figure out which switches controlled the electric & propane hot water heater.\u00a0 (Hot water for a shower is a wonderful thing!)<\/p>\n

I grilled some steaks for dinner, while Judith made the baked yams and asparagus spears.\u00a0 While \u201cI\u201d was out slaving over a hot grill, she was sitting reading a book while the asparagus cooked in the microwave.\u00a0 This \u201ccamping\u201d stuff is tough!<\/p>\n

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This morning we took a little walk around the campground.\u00a0 While many people leave their RV\u2019s at the campground over the winter, as we will this fall, we are among the first people to arrive for the new season.\u00a0 The creek and the setting are really lovely.<\/p>\n

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When you come to visit, here\u2019s what you\u2019ll see (although Judith may \u2013 or may not \u2013 be standing there!<\/p>\n

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This morning, before lunch, we took a little hike \u2014 and walked to PENNSYLVANIA !!!\u00a0 Evidence that spring is upon us was everywhere.<\/p>\n

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But before you are \u201ctoo\u201d impressed:<\/p>\n

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