Campground Review - Strawberry Park Resort

This past weekend, we spent the weekend at Strawberry Park, located in Preston, Ct.  They had a special that weekend.  Camping for the entire weekend was $40, with early arrival and late departure.  And, to add to it, you participated in sprucing up the place, you get a $40 credit on your account for a future stay.  That is like camping for free.

I arrived at the campground to see they were in full swing getting ready for summer.  Additional drainage was being installed, and roads were being prepped to be paved.  To me, paved roads are not necessary at a campground, but this is more of a resort.

This place had a lot of seasonal sites.  Also, the sites were sort of close together, but not uncomfortably close.  My site in particular was the perfect size for my 21BH.  I guess that is why they ask for RV size and if it has slideouts.  They knew my unit would fit in my site.

I also noticed that the sites were not all the same.  My site appeared to be a small seasonal site, complete with meter, 20, 30, and 50 amp hookups.  My water hookup was very close to the ground, and I had difficulty hooking up my water regulator.  My site also had a brick patio, which I saw many others didn't.

Because it was early season, not all activities were available.  Surprisingly, one of the pools, which was heated, was open.  We didn't bring our bathing suits.

One plus, they changed their pet policy.  The old policy was that you had to drive your pet to the pet play area.  That would be impossible if you had a coach with no toad.  But now, you can walk your pet around the park as long as you're responsible.

Because the park seems to be great, and it is a little over an hour from home, we would most likely stay there again.  Staff was great and friendly.  There seems to be a lot of activities for adults and kids alike.  I would recommend this park to my friends.

Camping Trip - April 2013 Strawberry Park

Our shakedown trip in or Rockwood Roo 21BH went GREAT.  We went to Strawberry Park in Preston, CT.  They had a special this weekend, where it is $40 to camp for the entire weekend.  Then if you do some cleanup, you get a $40 credit for a future stay.  I will do a review blog on this campground sometime this week.

On the way there, we stopped at Pilot Station in North Stonington, CT, to be weighed.  That, will be another blog.  The weather stunk on the way.  We had rain and wind on the way there.  I had readjusted the weight distributing hitch before leaving, since the dealer did not adjust it.  It towed pretty well.  I may need to adjust the cams a bit more to make sure they are centered in the bars.  Everytime I make a minor change, I should make sure that they are centered.

We had a nice relaxing weekend.  That was our intent.  We did have to make a trip to the local Wal*Mart to pick up a few things.  We also have started a list of things, including things NOT to forget.  Yes, we forgot something big...CHAIRS.  We get to the campsite, and we are like "Oh $&*$(, we forgot the chairs!!"

Repairs -
- Recaulk bathroom shower
- Front tent bunk snap pulled out
- Fix snap on bunk end
- Check breakaway -  can't hear the brake magnets when pulled.

Mods -
- Add a switch and dimmer to control 1/2 the outside plug for my Globes. I have the Polymer Products globes with 8watt LEDs (40 watt equivalent). They are great for cooking, but too much for relaxation
- Change the plumbing so that the water filter only filters a dedicated spigot on the sink.  Too much loss of pressure with the good filter, which isn't needed for the whole camper.
- Install a black tank flushing system

Here are a few pics from the weekend.

 Julie having fun on the jumping pillow

 Julie getting her face painted

 Night shots of the camper

Movie night at the neighbor's camper

 Jen enjoying her dinner

 Campfire with the neighbors

Jennie's birthday cupcakes.