Trip report

[johnny]

Well, actually two trips, both without coach troubles. To Chattanooga and back for a four day show in McDonald. They wanted 45 bux a night for
hookups so I stayed at Harrison Bay State Park. Beautiful park on Harrison Lake. Both drive through and back - in sites with Area B all shaded. All
power, water and excellent WiFi. Dump station 100 yards away. This would be a good location for a rally. Then to Anniston Army Depot for a show at
the Talladega racetrack. The track stings the club for RV sites so they're pricey at 50 bucks for 50 amps. I've mentioned the Anniston Army rv camp
recently, it's primo. Mostly homesteaders but they have two or three transient sites with full hookups for $16 a night if you qualify (Retiree, DOD,
etc.) These are the things the GMC is meant for, easy ride and hookup, comfortable stay and a good ride home or on to the next one. We hear so much
bad, we have to tout the good. 4 out of six Coopers on the coach now and the ride is way better than the Firestones.

One minor contretemps, which had naught to do with the coach. Thought I might have a steering problem, coming home from Anniston took a 60 degree
turn on the wheel to track straight, but no pull. Got home and realized I didn't leave the key in the toad. Fortunately, its tyres are up for
replacement in 2500 miles. They now have feathering on the tread edges in front. Stupidity is its own best reward

--johnny

--
76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons.
Braselton, Ga.
"I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me in hell" - ol Andy, paraphrased

 

[sandra price]

You're right, Johnny. Most GMCers have more positive to report, but as
usual, the negative reports are made more often.

Sounds like you found some good camping spots.

Thanks for sharing. We're going through Chattanooga soon. May try
Harrison SP.

Sandra and Bob

On Sep 25, 2017 8:32 AM, "Johnny Bridges via Gmclist" <

> Well, actually two trips, both without coach troubles. To Chattanooga and
> back for a four day show in McDonald. They wanted 45 bux a night for
> hookups so I stayed at Harrison Bay State Park. Beautiful park on
> Harrison Lake. Both drive through and back - in sites with Area B all
> shaded. All
> power, water and excellent WiFi. Dump station 100 yards away. This would
> be a good location for a rally. Then to Anniston Army Depot for a show at
> the Talladega racetrack. The track stings the club for RV sites so
> they're pricey at 50 bucks for 50 amps. I've mentioned the Anniston Army
> rv camp
> recently, it's primo. Mostly homesteaders but they have two or three
> transient sites with full hookups for $16 a night if you qualify (Retiree,
> DOD,
> etc.) These are the things the GMC is meant for, easy ride and hookup,
> comfortable stay and a good ride home or on to the next one. We hear so
> much
> bad, we have to tout the good. 4 out of six Coopers on the coach now and
> the ride is way better than the Firestones.
>
> One minor contretemps, which had naught to do with the coach. Thought I
> might have a steering problem, coming home from Anniston took a 60 degree
> turn on the wheel to track straight, but no pull. Got home and realized I
> didn't leave the key in the toad. Fortunately, its tyres are up for
> replacement in 2500 miles. They now have feathering on the tread edges in
> front. Stupidity is its own best reward
>
> --johnny
>
> --
> 76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons.
> Braselton, Ga.
> "I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me
> in hell" - ol Andy, paraphrased
>
>
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[jdlisenby]

Great to hear good news! Thanks for the camping info. We are frequently both areas to ride the motorcycles and enjoy nature. Good to have another
option in the Talladega area. Hope to have a successful trip report from Talladega after I get my coach back. While the transmission issue was a big
one, the coach got us to where we were going and we had an awesome time camping. We met fellow GMCer Art Moore and it was great to talk GMCs and
motorcycles. Everywhere we went people asked questions about he coach and several took pictures with it. We had a fantastic time!
--
JD Lisenby- USAF Ret
1978 Royale-455
Electromotive Tec2 FI & ignition

Navarre, FL

 

[sandra price]

We miss the conversations started by our GMC (traveling in an SOB now).
Two slides is nice, but GMC is more fun.

Glad you're up and running again.

Sandra and Bob

On Sep 25, 2017 9:13 AM, "Jdlisenby"
wrote:

> Great to hear good news! Thanks for the camping info. We are frequently
> both areas to ride the motorcycles and enjoy nature. Good to have another
> option in the Talladega area. Hope to have a successful trip report from
> Talladega after I get my coach back. While the transmission issue was a big
> one, the coach got us to where we were going and we had an awesome time
> camping. We met fellow GMCer Art Moore and it was great to talk GMCs and
> motorcycles. Everywhere we went people asked questions about he coach and
> several took pictures with it. We had a fantastic time!
> --
> JD Lisenby- USAF Ret
> 1978 Royale-455
> Electromotive Tec2 FI & ignition
>
> Navarre, FL
>
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[johnny]

During race weekends, Anniston is going to be booked months out. Otherwise except for holiday travelers a couple of weeks should garner a spot.
Currently only three for transients, the rest are homesteaders. It is very unlikely that the current DoD policy will ever be enforced there.

--johnny
--
76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons.
Braselton, Ga.
"I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me in hell" - ol Andy, paraphrased