GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted May 11, 2016 Report Share Posted May 11, 2016 With no more Fort Camper Rentals, trips to the Fort on my own are tough. Has anyone found a reasonable alternative? I've considered a Disney tent, but I'm not going to lie... I like heat and air conditioning. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted May 11, 2016 Report Share Posted May 11, 2016 A Disney Tent, plus a portable air conditioner?? For heat, most of the current electric heaters are safe in a tent. I used an electric mattress pad and electric blanket when tent camping. This company has a couple of hybrids, hard to tell, but maybe not much more expensive than a popup. http://www.mcrfl.com/travel-trailers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Seals 111 Posted May 11, 2016 Report Share Posted May 11, 2016 If going the tent + ac + heater route you may just want to buy your own tent rather than rent a Disney one. You can get some good deals and many are pretty easy to set up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted May 11, 2016 Report Share Posted May 11, 2016 What is the vehicle you would be going to the Fort in? Pickup there are small, bed campers. SUVs have tents that attach to the lit gate area. Lots of options Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted May 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2016 I'd be in my Jeep. We already have an RV, so I'm not looking to buy another camper. This is more for if Z and I do a quick trip. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cortezcapt (Derek) 156 Posted May 11, 2016 Report Share Posted May 11, 2016 I'd get a tent, and see if you can't find one of the portable air conditioners that you can just run the exhaust and drain line out of the tent. Even if you had to buy a new one if you used the set up more than once it would probably be cheaper than renting a camper. Or just keep practicing with the camper till you get more comfortable with it and then you can just bring it down anytime. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twiceblessed....nacole 433 Posted May 11, 2016 Report Share Posted May 11, 2016 Hmmm... unless you're going to crash in your Jeep and buy all your meals out, I would think that taking the RV would be easier? If you don't want to mess with the tanks, then you could use the CS? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted May 11, 2016 Report Share Posted May 11, 2016 We were lucky not to need to rent any campers for WWW this year, so I haven't had to look around recently, but the in-laws rented from Meacham in the fall and had a good experience. I'm not sure if they're the cheapest though. It's a little harder to compare the rental vendors these days as some have add-on fees for different things. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted May 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2016 Hmmm... unless you're going to crash in your Jeep and buy all your meals out, I would think that taking the RV would be easier? If you don't want to mess with the tanks, then you could use the CS? Actually, when it's just Z and me we do eat out for pretty much every meal. The Lone Ranger takeout meal feeds us! Hard to cook that cheap. But no fridge either.... Sigh.... This is why I have 2 trip at Coronado currently on my calendar. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twiceblessed....nacole 433 Posted May 11, 2016 Report Share Posted May 11, 2016 21 minutes ago, BradyBzLyn...Mo said: We were lucky not to need to rent any campers for WWW this year, so I haven't had to look around recently, but the in-laws rented from Meacham in the fall and had a good experience. I'm not sure if they're the cheapest though. It's a little harder to compare the rental vendors these days as some have add-on fees for different things. We rented from Moores back in 2012. Good experience with them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twiceblessed....nacole 433 Posted May 11, 2016 Report Share Posted May 11, 2016 24 minutes ago, GaDawgFan.....Kelly said: Actually, when it's just Z and me we do eat out for pretty much every meal. The Lone Ranger takeout meal feeds us! Hard to cook that cheap. But no fridge either.... Sigh.... This is why I have 2 trip at Coronado currently on my calendar. Okay... seriously, we have yet to eat the take-out chicken. I know...I know. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted May 11, 2016 Report Share Posted May 11, 2016 6 minutes ago, twiceblessed....nacole said: Okay... seriously, we have yet to eat the take-out chicken. I know...I know. What ?!? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted May 11, 2016 Report Share Posted May 11, 2016 2 hours ago, twiceblessed....nacole said: Okay... seriously, we have yet to eat the take-out chicken. I know...I know. I don't even know you anymore. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted May 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2016 4 hours ago, twiceblessed....nacole said: Okay... seriously, we have yet to eat the take-out chicken. I know...I know. And you're willing to admit that in a public forum of Fiends?!?!? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
keith_h 420 Posted May 12, 2016 Report Share Posted May 12, 2016 14 hours ago, twiceblessed....nacole said: Okay... seriously, we have yet to eat the take-out chicken. I know...I know. Don't listen to them Nacole. You aren't alone in not having eaten the take-out chicken. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
parrothead7368 aka Norm 101 Posted May 12, 2016 Report Share Posted May 12, 2016 I love the fried chicken and the mac and cheese isn't bad either. Best Regards, Norm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted May 12, 2016 Report Share Posted May 12, 2016 So clearly we need to have a Fiend GG on the beach at the Fort. Everybody bring a bucket of chicken! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted May 12, 2016 Report Share Posted May 12, 2016 4 minutes ago, BradyBzLyn...Mo said: So clearly we need to have a Fiend GG on the beach at the Fort. Everybody bring a bucket of chicken! Count me in for a ringing a bucket. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ependydad...Doug 176 Posted May 12, 2016 Report Share Posted May 12, 2016 17 hours ago, twiceblessed....nacole said: Okay... seriously, we have yet to eat the take-out chicken. I know...I know. 3 hours ago, keith_h said: Don't listen to them Nacole. You aren't alone in not having eaten the take-out chicken. Count me as a third. And, we likely won't- we aren't big fans of fried chicken. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted May 12, 2016 Report Share Posted May 12, 2016 1 hour ago, Katman1356...Jason said: Count me in for a ringing a bucket. Just gonna throw this out there... I plan to be having my own personal fried chicken picnic on the beach Saturday, Oct 15th around 5:30-ish, while my brother, sister-in-law and nephew are at MIckey's Backyard BBQ. All are welcome. BYOC. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted May 12, 2016 Report Share Posted May 12, 2016 Sounds fun I won't be down for a couple weeks after that Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted May 12, 2016 Report Share Posted May 12, 2016 5 minutes ago, Katman1356...Jason said: Sounds fun I won't be down for a couple weeks after that Bummer. This is my tag-along trip, so I'm not in charge of timing (or anything). They're doing the dining plan, and I begged off of the big-ticket/pre-paid dinners they've planned. As soon as they said they were doing MBYBBQ I thought "Sweet! Chicken on the beach it is!" :) Katman1356...Jason 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
parrothead7368 aka Norm 101 Posted May 12, 2016 Report Share Posted May 12, 2016 And if ever in Myrtle Beach, there is a place called Maryland Fried Chicken that is awesome, they only take cash though. http://marylandfriedchickenmb.com/ Best Regards, Norm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted May 12, 2016 Report Share Posted May 12, 2016 1 hour ago, parrothead7368 aka Norm said: And if ever in Myrtle Beach, there is a place called Maryland Fried Chicken that is awesome, they only take cash though. http://marylandfriedchickenmb.com/ Best Regards, Norm If you want to see if Norm is correct, you don't need to go as far as S.C., just head West on I-4 towards Tampa Maryland Fried Chicken 4.548 Google reviews $$ · Chicken Restaurant Address: 315 N Alexander St, Plant City, FL 33563 Phone:(813) 752-9200 Hours: Open today · 11AM–9PM I haven't eaten there, but I know people that have, and they go out of their way to make the trip. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted May 12, 2016 Report Share Posted May 12, 2016 Only here could a thread about inexpensive options for camper rentals turn into an all-out fried chicken bonanza! LOL momof3kids-Yvonne and Katman1356...Jason 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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