CA | Oct 25-29 2012: Lake Casitas 11th Rally

[CarolnJim]

Hi Sue

Thanks for the update on your site. ..

[CarolnJim]

We're getting pretty close to rally time.. and I need to start working on "Things to Do".


I need volunteers to run a Round Table Discussion for Saturday morning, or Sunday anytime. Your choice of topic, and time, but please let me know...


I have Barbara and Frank who volunteered for Friday at 2:00.
Discussion: "Trailer Gadgets, Tricks and Tips" .


Last year (on Friday) we had a discussion on "Traveling with Pets". This could be held again on Saturday or Sunday.


Thanks, Carol

[CarolnJim]

Hi Everyone


If anyone finds they need to cancel the Lake Casitas rally, (and we hope not), please contact Jim Johnson and/or myself before calling Lake Casitas ..

We will have a waiting list and will be able to have your space available for someone wanting to attend. Private message, or email us, so we can contact you. We will need some time to work out details for the change.

If you can not find a space in BASS, the campground we suggest for you is EGRET. Not too far away and you will be able to have a fun weekend at the rally. As of now, we have 5 trailers reserved in Egret.

We want everyone to be able to attend.

[Sue and Henry]

Originally Posted by CarolnJim

Hi Everyone

If anyone finds they need to cancel the Lake Casitas rally, (and we hope not), please contact Jim Johnson and/or myself before calling Lake Casitas ..

We will have a waiting list and will be able to have your space available for someone wanting to attend. Private message, or email us, so we can contact you. We will need some time to work out details for the change.

If you can not find a space in BASS, the campground we suggest for you is EGRET. Not too far away and you will be able to have a fun weekend at the rally. As of now, we have 4 trailers reserved in Egret.

We want everyone to be able to attend.

We'd like to be on the wait list for bass if we are not already there. (we just need electric)

[CarolnJim]

Originally Posted by Sue and Henry

We'd like to be on the wait list for bass if we are not already there. (we just need electric)

Hi Sue

We'll keep an eye open, but it would be a good thing for you to call Lake Casitas often - they have cancellations and you might be able to get one.

Rally dates: Check in Oct 25 - check out 29. Jim and I will be at Lake Casitas (5 nights) from October 25 (Thursday) - checking out Tuesday October 30 (Tuesday). Come early or stay later, like Jim and I, to spend more time at the lake.

Lake Casitas Reservations (805) 649-1122

Please post: nights you reserved, space number, pet(s) names, trailer




Carol

[alan H]

My wife (cindy) and i (alan) and our dog katie will be attending ....we were unable to get into the Bass campground so we are in E-21 (Egret campground....we have a perris pacer trailer w/ a cj7 jeep tow vehicle......looking forward to meeting everyone....this will be our 1st ralley, can't wait

[CarolnJim]

Welcome to the Lake Casitas Rally. Jim Johnson might be contacting you for misc information needed for name tags etc.

Don't forget the Pet Parade - dress Katie up for the parade, most folks do.

Keep checking this site for additional information before rally time...

[CarolnJim]

ATTENDEES UPDATE LIST as of September 16, 2012

Here's the sign up list. Great Turnout.
(Last year 53 trailers)

PLEASE - Let me know if I've missed adding anyone to this list.


BASS CAMPGROUND

01-Rosemary & Steve
02-Barbara & Frank
03-Alan & Jeannie (Thursday)
03-Helen & Dick
04-Nancy and Al
05-Wolf & Martha
06-Karen, Matt and Hannah
07-Liz & Eric
08-Frederick & Robert
09-Bill & Gisela
10-Dave & Elizabeth
11-Les & Carole
12-Sally & Jim
13-RoseMarie & Richard
14-Carol & Jim
15-Philip & Helen
16-John & Nancy
17-Sam, Ji, Kent
18-Ann & Greg
19-Alice
20-Lynn (F,S)
20-Joyce (S,M)
21-Roger & Sudy
22-Bob & Cleette
23-Elvin & Sally
24-Gary & Joyce
26-Bob & Myra
27-Alan & Jeannie
29-Mike & Kimberly & boys
30-Mark
35-Lee & Nyla
37-John & Anita
38-Mike and Shari
41-Paula
42-Bob & Karen
43-Doug and Mary
44-Bonnie & Tao
45-Bill & Martha
46-Austin & Anna & Corbin
47-Joe & Joni
48-Bill & Marianne
49-Jim & Jodi
50-Marilyn & Ken
51-David & Pat
52-Steve & Sharon (Wed, Thurs)
52-Paul & Jeanne
53-Jim & Carolyn
54-Ken & Cheryl


EGRET CAMPGROUND

02-Sue, Dana & Otis
05-Dave & Nancy
13-Sandy
15-Eric & Martha
21- Alan & Cindy

[CarolnJim]

I'm working on "Things to Do" for the rally.. and Looking for volunteers.


I need a volunteer to run a Round Table Discussion Sunday.

Idea: Last year (on Friday) we had a discussion on "Traveling with Pets". This could be held again on Sunday.
Your choice of topic, and time, but please let me know...

I have Barbara and Frank who have volunteered for Friday at 2:00.
Discussion: "Trailer Gadgets, Tricks and Tips" .

Rosemary volunteered for Saturday.
Discussion: "Interesting Places to Travel to "


Thanks, Carol

[Frederick L. Simson]

Do any individuals want to get weighed at their campsite? It will involve hitching up to pull the trailer forward about one foot onto the scales and then backing off again.

[Eric Heinz]

That would be very useful.

[Bob Miller]

RE: Weighing... Count us in...
Thanks

[CarolnJim]

Way to go Fred. Thanks again for volunteering to bring your equipment and weigh the trailers again, and for FREE ..

We just had our unit weighed .. $15

This is a bargain folks.. Fred knows what he is doing - and does a terrific job of organizing the trailers to be weighed.

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How's this Fred?


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Quote:
Originally Posted by Frederick L. Simson
I will bring my scales, and can weigh at your site. The procedure will be:

1. You hitch up to your tow vehicle, releasing stabilizers and chocks
2. I place the scales just in front of your trailer's wheels
3. you drive onto the scales (about 1 foot forward)
4. I record the wheel (axle) weights
   Attachment 22306
5. You back off to your original position, Chock your tires, and Un-Hitch
6. you level up, but DO NOT set up stabilizers
7. I place a scale under the tongue coupler
8. You raise the tongue jack so the coupler is on my scale
9. I record the tongue weight
   Attachment 22307
10. you lower the tongue jack, and reset stabilizers
11. I remove my scales

For those of you with 5th Wheel trailers, I will do step #7 in the bed of your pick-up truck, just behind your hitch.


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Frederick - The Scaleman

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[Sue and Henry]

I would like to have that done! What a deal : )

[Frederick L. Simson]

Originally Posted by CarolnJim

Way to go Fred. Thanks again for volunteering to bring your equipment and weigh the trailers again, and for FREE ..

I was not able to bring my scales to the 2012 Oregon Gathering because the company I work for had a customer with a rental contract during that time period. The same applies to this time period; unfortunately I won't know if they're available or not until the very last minute.

Robert and I will be in site B8, arriving Friday afternoon and leaving Sunday morning. Come to the site anytime on Saturday to ask for a weigh-in, or come to any site where I am performing a weigh-in. Make sure I write down your name and site number on one of my forms in my red clipboard box.

[CarolnJim]

Originally Posted by Frederick L. Simson

I was not able to bring my scales to the 2012 Oregon Gathering because the company I work for had a customer with a rental contract during that time period. The same applies to this time period; unfortunately I won't know if they're available or not until the very last minute.

Robert and I will be in site B8, arriving Friday afternoon and leaving Sunday morning. Come to the site anytime on Saturday to ask for a weigh-in, or come to any site where I am performing a weigh-in. Make sure I write down your name and site number on one of my forms in my red clipboard box.

Hi Fred

Everyone will understand if you are unable to bring the scales. We appreciate what you do and will totally understand if you can't. Thanks for volunteering to help.

Carol

[flyby]

Frederick

I need to have my tongue weight measured. We got the truck and trailer weighed this morning at a public scale, but they were unable to do the tongue weight. I bought a scale at Bed Bath and Beyond that can weigh up to 400 Lbs, but the tongue came in at 454 before the scale came up with an error message.

So now I know it's 454lbs or more, but would like to get the correct weight. So sign me up! And thanks for doing this! I am in Space B6.
Thanks
Karen

[CarolnJim]

We have a Sherline Tongue Weight Scale - We paid $135 for it and would like to sell it for $75.

We don't use it every time we take a trip, but it sure comes in handy to see the tongue weight and not be guessing.

If anyone is interested we can bring it to the Lake Casitas Rally. Click on my name on the left and send us an email..

Carol and Jim

[jodi]

Originally Posted by Frederick L. Simson

Do any individuals want to get weighed at their campsite? It will involve hitching up to pull the trailer forward about one foot onto the scales and then backing off again.

We are in space 49 and would like to weigh in... Thanks.
Jodi

[Frederick L. Simson]

• E15 - Eric & Martha / 17' Casita FD
• B26 - Bob & Myra / Hunter Compact-II
• E02 - Sue, Dana & Otis / 13' Burro
• B06 - Karen, Matt and Hannah / 17' Casita LD
• B49 - Jim & Jodi / Casita
• E21 - Alan & Cindy / 13' Perris Pacer
• E30 - Mark / 13' Trails West Campster