Getting Prepared...

sen2two · 11-16-2015, 09:54 PM

Besides the long list of things to do to prepare my car for the trip, I have concerns and questions about how to go about this.

So I'm one of those people that always like to be prepared ahead of time. So I'm planning to go to DGRR this year no matter what. Even if, worst case scenario, my Rx2 doesn't make it, I am. So I'm going to make a little camping trip out of it as well.

For those that have been, how exactly does this work? Are there campgrounds nearby that I can rent ahead of time and camp out at?

Can I keep my Rx2 at the Deals Gap location? Or will I be driving it back and forth to the campgrounds?

What else is going on in the area besides the meet at Deals Gap that I always see pictures of? I'm bringing my wife, daughter, and possibly 2 other people to make a full trip/weekend get a way out of this. Also, the car that they'll be riding in will act as my lifeline if my Rx2 decides not to make it.

djmtsu · 11-17-2015, 09:47 AM

There are tons of things to do in the area. Hiking, horseback riding, zip-lines, rafting (water will be COLD), breweries, etc.

As far as camping goes, I know a bunch of people do it, I'm sure someone will chime in.

And I wouldn't see a problem leaving the RX-2 at the Village at night, just don't park it right in front of the lodge, since there might be something going on early in the day, and it could potentially be in the way. You could always park it by our cabin, right behind the lodge.

reddozen · 11-18-2015, 01:20 PM

Cherokee Casino is about 30~45 min away. I think Clingmans Dome is about an hour from the resort near Cherokee.

sen2two · 11-18-2015, 03:46 PM

I'm hoping to be no more than 10 minutes away.

Is there camp sites this close by?

reddozen · 11-18-2015, 04:01 PM

Turkey Creek is probably the closest place to the lodge. I'll add them to the webpage this year.

135 Turkey Creek Rd, Almond, NC 28702
turkey-creek.com
(828) 488-8966

https://www.google.com/maps/search/c...7!2d35.3556404

JL1RX7 · 11-18-2015, 06:29 PM

Around the area you have tons of things to do. You are the bottom side of the Smokies. Alcoa/Maryville/Townsend are all close on the Tennessee side of 129. If you go Townsend you can go to Cades Cove and do the loop. Still my favourite spot next to Big John. If you go through the Smokies, Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg is all the tourist trap stuff. Dollywood etc. So depending on what you want to do, it is all close by.

sen2two · 11-18-2015, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reddozen

Turkey Creek is probably the closest place to the lodge. I'll add them to the webpage this year.

135 Turkey Creek Rd, Almond, NC 28702
turkey-creek.com
(828) 488-8966

https://www.google.com/maps/search/c...7!2d35.3556404

Awesome thanks!

sen2two · 11-23-2015, 07:44 PM

So the closest camp ground is 47 minutes away? (31 miles)

There is nothing closer? I only find motorcycle lodges close to deals gap so far.

djmtsu · 11-24-2015, 08:12 AM

The campsite listed is near the venue, not the Drahon!

t_g_farrell · 11-24-2015, 08:49 AM

Yeah the lodge is a good 30 minutes from the dragon (or longer) but its a great drive
depending on the route you take. You want to be close to the lodge, not the dragon.

Besides its all about the driving anyway, so stop whining

Its not unusual to fill the car up 2 times each day for me.

estevan62274 · 11-24-2015, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by t_g_farrell

Besides its all about the driving anyway, so stop whining

Its not unusual to fill the car up 2 times each day for me.

So true

Missed last year's so I'm pumped for this year's DGRR

sen2two · 11-24-2015, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by t_g_farrell

Yeah the lodge is a good 30 minutes from the dragon (or longer) but its a great drive
depending on the route you take. You want to be close to the lodge, not the dragon.

Besides its all about the driving anyway, so stop whining

Its not unusual to fill the car up 2 times each day for me.

Lol... got it.

11-16-2015, 09:54 PM	#1
sen2two KTEC Join Date: Jan 2009 iTrader: (2) Posts: 642 Rep Power: 0	Getting Prepared... Besides the long list of things to do to prepare my car for the trip, I have concerns and questions about how to go about this. So I'm one of those people that always like to be prepared ahead of time. So I'm planning to go to DGRR this year no matter what. Even if, worst case scenario, my Rx2 doesn't make it, I am. So I'm going to make a little camping trip out of it as well. For those that have been, how exactly does this work? Are there campgrounds nearby that I can rent ahead of time and camp out at? Can I keep my Rx2 at the Deals Gap location? Or will I be driving it back and forth to the campgrounds? What else is going on in the area besides the meet at Deals Gap that I always see pictures of? I'm bringing my wife, daughter, and possibly 2 other people to make a full trip/weekend get a way out of this. Also, the car that they'll be riding in will act as my lifeline if my Rx2 decides not to make it. __________________ what I have: 1985 Gs:12a All motor Drag car - 1973 Rx2: Play car What I had: 93 Touring: TRADED - 91 Coupe: TRADED - 90 GTU: RHD - 88 10AE: SOLD - 87 Base: SOLD - 86 Base: SOLD - 1985 GSLSE - 85 Gsl: SOLD - 80 Gs: TRADED - 1972 Rx2

11-17-2015, 09:47 AM	#2
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN iTrader: (10) Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 21	There are tons of things to do in the area. Hiking, horseback riding, zip-lines, rafting (water will be COLD), breweries, etc. As far as camping goes, I know a bunch of people do it, I'm sure someone will chime in. And I wouldn't see a problem leaving the RX-2 at the Village at night, just don't park it right in front of the lodge, since there might be something going on early in the day, and it could potentially be in the way. You could always park it by our cabin, right behind the lodge. __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

11-18-2015, 01:20 PM	#3
reddozen Gold Wheels FTW Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0) Posts: 744 Rep Power: 17	Cherokee Casino is about 30~45 min away. I think Clingmans Dome is about an hour from the resort near Cherokee. __________________ My Cars: 1974 RX4 Coupe 1991 FC3S RX7 - Sold 2003 ZZW30 MR2 (Rotary swap after RX8) 2004 SE3P RX8 (20B Swap in the works)

11-18-2015, 03:46 PM	#4
sen2two KTEC Join Date: Jan 2009 iTrader: (2) Posts: 642 Rep Power: 0	I'm hoping to be no more than 10 minutes away. Is there camp sites this close by? __________________ what I have: 1985 Gs:12a All motor Drag car - 1973 Rx2: Play car What I had: 93 Touring: TRADED - 91 Coupe: TRADED - 90 GTU: RHD - 88 10AE: SOLD - 87 Base: SOLD - 86 Base: SOLD - 1985 GSLSE - 85 Gsl: SOLD - 80 Gs: TRADED - 1972 Rx2

11-18-2015, 04:01 PM	#5
reddozen Gold Wheels FTW Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0) Posts: 744 Rep Power: 17	Turkey Creek is probably the closest place to the lodge. I'll add them to the webpage this year. 135 Turkey Creek Rd, Almond, NC 28702 turkey-creek.com (828) 488-8966 https://www.google.com/maps/search/c...7!2d35.3556404 __________________ My Cars: 1974 RX4 Coupe 1991 FC3S RX7 - Sold 2003 ZZW30 MR2 (Rotary swap after RX8) 2004 SE3P RX8 (20B Swap in the works)

11-18-2015, 06:29 PM	#6
JL1RX7 Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Front Royal, VA iTrader: (1) Posts: 487 Rep Power: 17	Around the area you have tons of things to do. You are the bottom side of the Smokies. Alcoa/Maryville/Townsend are all close on the Tennessee side of 129. If you go Townsend you can go to Cades Cove and do the loop. Still my favourite spot next to Big John. If you go through the Smokies, Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg is all the tourist trap stuff. Dollywood etc. So depending on what you want to do, it is all close by.

11-23-2015, 07:44 PM	#8
sen2two KTEC Join Date: Jan 2009 iTrader: (2) Posts: 642 Rep Power: 0	So the closest camp ground is 47 minutes away? (31 miles) There is nothing closer? I only find motorcycle lodges close to deals gap so far. __________________ what I have: 1985 Gs:12a All motor Drag car - 1973 Rx2: Play car What I had: 93 Touring: TRADED - 91 Coupe: TRADED - 90 GTU: RHD - 88 10AE: SOLD - 87 Base: SOLD - 86 Base: SOLD - 1985 GSLSE - 85 Gsl: SOLD - 80 Gs: TRADED - 1972 Rx2

11-24-2015, 08:12 AM	#9
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN iTrader: (10) Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 21	The campsite listed is near the venue, not the Drahon! __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

11-24-2015, 08:49 AM	#10
t_g_farrell Waffles - hmmm good Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC iTrader: (0) Posts: 757 Rep Power: 0	Yeah the lodge is a good 30 minutes from the dragon (or longer) but its a great drive depending on the route you take. You want to be close to the lodge, not the dragon. Besides its all about the driving anyway, so stop whining Its not unusual to fill the car up 2 times each day for me. __________________ 1980 GS stockport, Fat Nikki, RB Dual Facetfuel pumps, Holley regulator, RB Street port exhaust, 2GDFIS, MR2 MK I electric fans, 2G strut bar, relayed fans, lights and fuel pump, LEDs Project Fat Nikki Budget 12A rebuild Video setup < $30.00