From the southwest, if your route says to get that close to Chicago, instead stick to I-39 (combines with I-90 in Rockford) into WI, then US-151 from Madison.
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Awesome! Thanks... I was just worried about leaving a $500 Jackery Battery charging unattended but I guess I will trust it and just leave a sign. The reason is we need to charge devices overnight in the RV but I understand I cannot run the generator after 10:30 PM. Also my plan is to hopefully not have the move the RV unless I REALLY have to. I will try to fill up water and dump out anything and top off the fuel just before we arrive at Camp Scholler . But just in case I will bring steaks and the ribbon/tape like you stated...
What might be the closest place before getting to Camp Scholler where I would be able to fill up water and dump Grey and Black water tanks?
Thanks for the information! So when I arrive with the RV, what is the correct entrance I should take... I think I have it as "3400 Poberezny Road, Oshkosh, WI, USA" (Poberezny Road and Schaick Ave). Is that the right place to come into Camp Scholler? Once in, I know I have to go to registration. Does that mean I do not first find a spot? Do I just drive around until a find a nice spot that is not steaked / marked off and then just park there?
Unless this has changed significantly last year or for this year, camper registration (your first entrance) will be via Neunteufel Ave. Part of registration will be a card you affix to your window that allows you to easily come in and out through the gate at Schaick (and elsewhere).
https://goo.gl/maps/TfmC1RLM6TLTroUw8
The process on arrival is as you describe: get in line at registration. Pay, get your credentials and such - then drive around to find a spot.
Perfect!! I think I am beginning to understand the process much better. I appreciate the google maps! Makes it much easier to understand where to come in. I guess I am all set. I am am curious though, since I already paid for the camp scholler, why not send you all the info in the mail like they did with the wristbands for the main event and skip the registration office?
I recommend you go to a Camping World and purchase their campground guide. You can pick out campgrounds along your route, check their amenities, and call ahead for reservations. They have very good step-by-step guidance to the campground. They all have dumpstations and you can choose a basic site or with power, water, and sewer.
As far as charging your phones, my family often runs the generator for a little while in the evenings, with their phones plugged in to the RV to charge. I leave mine plugged in to my camper overnight; if I wake up during the night, I might unplug it. But it draws next to nothing from the RV battery. I also carry a little portable charger around the grounds in my backpack, in case I need some extra juice.
I did not even know that existed! I found a Camping World about 51 miles from my home. I will take a trip this weekend and learn all about it. My plan was to look for big service stations like Loves and Flying J and stay there... I do not want to move too far from the Interstate because I have never driven a 30' RV (or any RV) and am not sure how comfortable I will be driving around town. I will go check it out!
Thanks!