staying here in RVs, trailers, campers and electricity

Some people want to stay here in an RV (land whale) or trailer-camper or something similar.

We have had some people come and park and they don't need to connect to electricity or run a generator. That always seems to work out fine. I guess what they bring is like a huge box that has beds in it and all their stuff.

Sometimes people bring a few solar panels - that has worked out great too.

And we had somebody come and they wanted to connect to our power. And they used a LOT of power. I suppose I don't mind if they throw in some huge gob of money that is way bigger than what it will add to my electric bill. Like maybe a hundred bucks. But we aren't really set up for that right now. Maybe in a year we can have some spots to plug in that wouldn't be so dancy. So, for now, let's just say "no" to plugging in.

Next, we had some people that ran some noisy, stinky generators. Let's just say "no" to that also.

I think the best bet, at this time, is to set up on timber company land. There are lots of spots nearby and folks can run their generator as much as they like.

If people want to park here and just be a dark box, or use some solar panels, I'm fine with that.

Jesse stayed in a tipi on the lab, and posted this picture from last year (2013).

Hi, are there any updates to the RV guidance?  My husband is looking to book the PCD course this summer, and he was going to bring our family RV.  It's a bit big, but is solar and will be fully contained for the 2 week course.  Thanks!

Benny Jenn wrote:Hi, are there any updates to the RV guidance?  My husband is looking to book the PCD course this summer, and he was going to bring our family RV.  It's a bit big, but is solar and will be fully contained for the 2 week course.  Thanks!

Hopefully someone will correct me if I am wrong, but I believe any rv up to 22-24ft that doesn't require to run a generator should be ok.  There is a campground nearby that can accommodate anything larger or with a generator.

Big RVs with solar is fine.  

Generators are definitely not okay.

With enough advance notice, we have, a couple of times, connected people to a lower power source for $50.  But we warn them that you probably want to keep your needs below 500 watts.  We have just one spot like this.  

We have also had some people go to a campground a few miles away that is cool with generators and stuff.


I'm glad you are checking in about this!