Yes the new adventure has begun. Joan and I left our family and friends, our house (not home) and all things familiar to us on Monday 3/19 headed for Oregon.
We're learning quickly that it's not a matter of 'if' something will happen; it's more a matter of 'when' something will happen. During the drive between FL and AL we discovered that the dash AC was not working as well as it should. So we stopped at a local RV shop in Oxford and sure enough there was absolutely no freon in the unit and there were a couple of leaks in the system. So the parts were ordered and our stay here will be just a little longer than originally planned.
Friday night I noticed a couple of new lights lit up on the car dash? Oh boy! More adventure. So first thing Saturday morning we headed to the local dealership. Luckily it was nothing major; a loose vacuum hose and the gas cap was not on securely (that was weird as we last got gas on Tuesday????).
The weather in Alabama was great so we decided to take the bikes out for a ride. We rode 120+ miles including Cheaha Rd and Cheaha State Park. And just as we were pulling back into the RV campground one of the local dogs decided he didn't like motorcycles. He showed his displeasure by running up to me and biting me on the leg. Ouch! And he tore my jeans! Come on now. I don't have that many pair to begin with and these were one of my better pair.
I'm glad we allowed ourselves 4 weeks to make the trip across country. We should still have time for a couple of sight seeing stops before we report for work 4/15. So far so good. We are having a great time and feel really comfortable even with our little 'road bumps'.
RVRon said
04:51 PM Mar 25, 2012
Congrats on reaching your goal! Joan (my Joan - not yours!) and I are about to begin our adventure in a few days as well. Things have gone along so well in preparing for the road we're kind of waiting for the other shoe of adversity to strike us on the road! Hopefully our luck will continue since we start our first workamping job in Utah on 4/15 - only 2 weeks to travel there from FL.
We love Cheaha State Park too... but what a climb to get there! It was about all the motorhome could do to get up that hill pulling the Jeep on a trailer. The view from the top is just spectacular though.
FOSJ said
04:08 AM Mar 26, 2012
You'll have to let us know when and where you will be. Our plans as of now are to go through Utah. Maybe our paths will cross. Good luck.
Joan
RVRon said
11:44 AM Mar 26, 2012
Joan, we're scheduled to be in Moab from 4/15 until about 6/15 or so. The departure date is flexible. Staying at OK RV Park in Spanish Valley just south of town. Let us know if you're in the area!
Yes the new adventure has begun. Joan and I left our family and friends, our house (not home) and all things familiar to us on Monday 3/19 headed for Oregon.
We're learning quickly that it's not a matter of 'if' something will happen; it's more a matter of 'when' something will happen. During the drive between FL and AL we discovered that the dash AC was not working as well as it should. So we stopped at a local RV shop in Oxford and sure enough there was absolutely no freon in the unit and there were a couple of leaks in the system. So the parts were ordered and our stay here will be just a little longer than originally planned.
Friday night I noticed a couple of new lights lit up on the car dash? Oh boy! More adventure. So first thing Saturday morning we headed to the local dealership. Luckily it was nothing major; a loose vacuum hose and the gas cap was not on securely (that was weird as we last got gas on Tuesday????).
I'm glad we allowed ourselves 4 weeks to make the trip across country. We should still have time for a couple of sight seeing stops before we report for work 4/15. So far so good. We are having a great time and feel really comfortable even with our little 'road bumps'.
Congrats on reaching your goal! Joan (my Joan - not yours!) and I are about to begin our adventure in a few days as well. Things have gone along so well in preparing for the road we're kind of waiting for the other shoe of adversity to strike us on the road! Hopefully our luck will continue since we start our first workamping job in Utah on 4/15 - only 2 weeks to travel there from FL.
We love Cheaha State Park too... but what a climb to get there! It was about all the motorhome could do to get up that hill pulling the Jeep on a trailer. The view from the top is just spectacular though.
You'll have to let us know when and where you will be. Our plans as of now are to go through Utah. Maybe our paths will cross. Good luck.
Joan
Joan, we're scheduled to be in Moab from 4/15 until about 6/15 or so. The departure date is flexible. Staying at OK RV Park in Spanish Valley just south of town. Let us know if you're in the area!