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 Posted: Fri Oct 13, 2023 9:28 pm Post subject: Re: NCdad's 1971 Westy #3 |
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Planning a week trip to the NC Outer Banks Oct 19th and I have been considering adding a solar panel in the luggage rack.
was looking for a 200 watt panel, but couldnt find the right size to fit.
decided on a 120 watt panel to feed into my Bluetti EB70 while going down the road,
I have a 200 watt suitcase panel that I can set up on the ground if needed once I arrive to my destination, but usually there is power available.
so far works great,keeps my Alpicool CF35 fridge going great.
the most I have brought in was 68 watts, but the fridge draws no power when the condensor isnt running, 40 watts when it runs in ECO mode.
not having to pay for ICE has pretty much paid for the fridge.
a few photos of course.
Went to Vdubs on the square in Dallas, NC ( their first cruise show ) 72 Vdubs showed up and everyone had a good time.
instead of driving all the way, shared a site at Kings Mountain State Park and then cruised in the next morning.
Maintenance:
Had to change out a couple terminals on my coil, that went to solenoid and choke... terminal didnt come all the way off, but caused a hesitation under load. all good now.
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| Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2023 9:07 am Post subject: Re: NCdad's 1971 Westy #3 |
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Oct. 14th, I Drove to Walkertown, NC to visit my son and stopped in Sunday the 15th at the Fast Times at Farmington show.
380 miles no issues, solar was working great.
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October 19th headed to the Outer Banks,
had a great trip made it back home Oct. 27th
No Problems, 1203 total Miles!
Bus did great and had great weather
a few photos from the trip.
Passed through Pageland SC ( SC Hwy 9 )
1st night camping spot at Smith Lake Army Travel Campground
Breakfast Stop!
Made it to the coast.
Under the Monroe Gaskill Memorial Bridge
Made it to Cedar Island, NC
Sunset
2nd night camping was at Cedar island RV park.
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| Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2023 10:39 am Post subject: Re: NCdad's 1971 Westy #3 |
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Day 3 OBX Adventure
Map of Outer banks at Cedar Island Ferry Port
taking cedar island ferry to Ocracoke, NC
Lunch Stop after 2-1/2 hr Ferry Ride
2nd Ferry to Cape Hatteras from Ocracoke
3rd Night Hatteras Sands Campgound
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| Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2023 10:55 am Post subject: Re: NCdad's 1971 Westy #3 |
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Day 4 started off with checking out the area and the Hatteras Lighthouse.
Then heading up Hwy 12 to Kill Devil Hills, NC where we spend 3 nights.
I like taking photos of murals with the bus.
Hatteras Lighthouse
FYI:
There are a couple of campgounds on Hatteras ( Frisco and Cape Point ) you can book through recreation.gov, but they dont have power or hot water for showers.
anyway, we came back to the entrance and there was a pull over by a Lake so awning out and fixed some lunch.
people would stop and pull over to take photos and chat.
Stopped at Bodie Lighthouse
After Lunch headed north on Hwy 12 and stayed at OBX campground which is near the Wright Brothers Memorial.
Very nice campgound, close to alot of activites and dining.
laundry was available, clean bath house.
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| Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2023 11:08 am Post subject: Re: NCdad's 1971 Westy #3 |
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Day 5 & 6 were mainly sightseeing runs, and still eating.
I highly recommend seeing the Wright Brothers Memorial, it is $10 per person, but I have the America the Beautiful park Pass since I am a disabled vet.
we took 1 Bus and it was FREE for all.
Visited Currituck Beach Lighthouse, Carolla Beach, Duck, NC
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| Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2023 11:23 am Post subject: Re: NCdad's 1971 Westy #3 |
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Day 7 we started our return trip.
This time we would stay the night in Ocracoke, since we would catch the early Ferry back to cedar island.
Ferry from Hatteras to Ocracoke
Had to take the photo!
Ocracoke Lighthouse
Stayed the night at Jurniman's Campground, was not impressed.
it was the highest priced of the trip, had cold showers, kind of run down.
I guess they know they are pretty much the only option to camp on the island.
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| Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2023 11:31 am Post subject: Re: NCdad's 1971 Westy #3 |
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Day 8 had us up early, had to catch the 7:30 am Ferry to Cedar Island
and then drive 200+ miles to Little Pee Dee State Park in Dillon, SC
Made it to South of the Border, ate dinner and snapped a few photos.
really Liked Little Pee Dee State park,
Next Morning day 9, a few photos
Made it back to the Greenville, SC area around 2:30pm
was a great trip and I recommend it to anyone.
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| Posted: Fri Dec 01, 2023 7:51 am Post subject: Re: NCdad's 1971 Westy #3 |
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November 2nd 2023:
Decided to Pull my Sink / Fridge cabinet, the filler neck was missing. so I am ordering one, and will be cleaning out the water tank and scrubbing the floor.
A view inside the tank.... YUCK!
Will update more when parts arrive and reinstalled.
I forgot what its like to have that extra room while camping. 
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| Posted: Fri Dec 01, 2023 8:04 am Post subject: Re: NCdad's 1971 Westy #3 |
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November 11-13, 2023
Thank you veterans ( active and retired) for your service!
Decided to take my GF camping at Sadlers Creek State Park in Anderson, SC
Lake Hartwell on the SC / GA border.
this was her first time camping in the bus, and another SC state park off my list.
The Lake was down, Misting rain, but be had a small fire.
Saturday Morning Breakfast, French Toast, and a great view.
Day and Night shots of the campsite
stopped on another site as we were leaving, will definitely return again.
Great time despite the on and off rain, first time at this state park, good cell service, clean bath house and sites were pretty level and great views where ever you looked.
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| Posted: Fri Dec 01, 2023 7:43 pm Post subject: Re: NCdad's 1971 Westy #3 |
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| Buggeee wrote: |
| I enjoyed the pictures of NC. We love to visit Okrakoke and take in the history. We stay at the KOA campground in Hattaras, which has full amenities and is sandwiched between the outer beach and the sound, so you can walk to enjoy the water on either side of the Island. OBX camp looks nice. |
Thanks so much! It was a great trip!
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| Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2023 8:48 am Post subject: Re: NCdad's 1971 Westy #3 |
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| Ceckert64 wrote: |
| Looks like a cool trip! I wish I had done some more camping while I was living in SC this summer and gone to NC some more. |
Where in SC did you stay?
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Updating the thread:
Feb 22, 2024
Found this surfboard in a local Salvation Army, went ahead and purchased it.
took a few photos with the bus, but ended up selling it locally on FB marketplace, probably would have kept it if it was red.
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April 2nd - 10th, 2024
No Dough Week
Had a great time traveling and seeing fellow Vdubbers while in Port Orange / Daytona!
always looking for photo ops.
J Strom Thurmond Dam SC/GA line hwy 221
Had to stop to adress Terminals on coil, kept slipping off... cheap harbor freight brand.
Buc-ees stop in Daytona FL
Sunrise on Day 2
Beach Time:
Last year the Daytona Beach sign was down from the Hurricane, it was back up this time.
Sunrise shot:
Night Shot:
get your Just Buggin' Merch! you can find Dalton and G-man on youtube!
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| Posted: Today 8:56 am Post subject: Re: NCdad's 1971 Westy #3 |
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4-09-24:
Not every trip is trouble free... but this one was nerve racking!
Stopped for break in Louisville GA, I noticed something under my bus, ended up being gear oil.
after inspecting, and nerves about shot, picked up 10 qts of gear oil, filled it up with 2 qts and limped on to Wrens GA,
where we always stop at Peggys to eat lunch. ( highly recommended )
tried to find a Uhaul setup, but nothing available.
decided to keep filling it every 15 miles and get to the Hamilton Branch campground. it was only taking about 1/2 a qt per stop.
spent the night at the campground and the next moring, the rangers let me park it until I could get back later in the day ( 6 hrs later )
rode home got my truck and dolly and got Gary Bus home.
update more later.
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