Hi all! Well, after planning for about 2 years, I'm ready to hit the road. As a complete new full-timer, I have a couple of questions.
I will be traveling from Northern Virginia to Milwaukee, WI (yes, I'd rather go south but family matters dictate me going north). I have a 2002 Newmar Dutch Star. My coach is still winterized...I will have the system flushed before I leave. What do I need to be aware of and have to guarantee a warm trip and stay in Milwaukee? I have a heater. How long does the LPG supply last before needing to be refilled?
Thank you for your help!
Liz
Lucky Mike said
02:21 PM Apr 4, 2013
A 40 # bottle will go 1 week with hot water ,heat & cooking in the snow bank..(1rst hand info).....not knowing your habits, if your tanks are full your good.....water on board is another issue....will you have full hookups?.....are you planning on boondocking on the way?
Running your heat without hookup's will drain the batteries quick......if you pull over to sleep , make sure you are aware of this and check before you go that your RV battery is isolated from the tow vehicle charging system when parked or it will draw the tow vehicle battery down.......if your not sure unplug the unit from the tow vehicle and leave a note to self on steering wheel you did it!! plug it back in when you go
Weather is starting to warm up and stabilize across the country so things are starting to move as far as RV'S
good luck and ask away .....Lots of good Folks and answers here!!!
LizB said
03:12 PM Apr 5, 2013
Lucky Mike wrote:
will you have full hookups?.....
- Yes, along the way and in Milwaukee. We're taking the toll roads (OH, IN) which have hook-ups available in the rest stops.
are you planning on boondocking on the way?
- Maybe one night max.
Running your heat without hookup's will drain the batteries quick......if you pull over to sleep , make sure you are aware of this and check before you go that your RV battery is isolated from the tow vehicle charging system when parked or it will draw the tow vehicle battery down.......if your not sure unplug the unit from the tow vehicle and leave a note to self on steering wheel you did it!! plug it back in when you go
- Is this an issue if we are hooked up?
Thank you!
Liz
Lucky Mike said
12:13 AM Apr 7, 2013
Not an issue if you have electric hookups!!
LizB said
04:40 PM Apr 7, 2013
Thank you sir!
Liz
K & E said
02:25 AM Apr 8, 2013
We are from Wisconsin and it can get below freezing at night in April in Milwaukee. Is your basement area heated? We make sure to run our furnace on nights that will get cold to keep our tanks and water lines from freezing. If its going to be below freezing we put water in our tank and disconnect the hose and use the pump to keep the hose connection from freezing. Better safe than sorry. We also have two small electric heaters we use when we don't run the furnace. Enjoy your stay in Wisconsin!
LizB said
02:04 PM Apr 8, 2013
Thank you K&E for the tips.
Yes, the basement area is heated.
I will be in the northern suburbs of Milwaukee, where I grew up.
Liz
victorianlady51 said
04:25 PM Apr 10, 2013
Could you keep us posted as to how your first trip goes? Some day soon, we want to take our's! Have fun. From what all I hear and read ---- these could be the best days of your life!!!
LizB said
08:21 PM Apr 10, 2013
Will do! I expect to leave Northern Virginia next Saturday (20 April). My "to do" list is getting shorter...yea!
Liz
dewwood said
09:50 PM Apr 10, 2013
I live in Indiana and the toll road (I-80 & 90) runs right through our property about two miles from the Ohio line. I have travelled the toll road from Ohio to Illinois and I do not believe there are any hookups in the rest areas. They have dump stations but they are all closed since the road was privatized. Good luck with your maiden voyage and honk when you pass by.
LizB said
09:57 PM Apr 10, 2013
Thanks Dewwood.
I last drove the PA, OH, and IN toll roads in March. I noticed hook-ups at rest stops in both OH and IN.
Hi all! Well, after planning for about 2 years, I'm ready to hit the road. As a complete new full-timer, I have a couple of questions.
I will be traveling from Northern Virginia to Milwaukee, WI (yes, I'd rather go south but family matters dictate me going north). I have a 2002 Newmar Dutch Star. My coach is still winterized...I will have the system flushed before I leave. What do I need to be aware of and have to guarantee a warm trip and stay in Milwaukee? I have a heater. How long does the LPG supply last before needing to be refilled?
Thank you for your help!
Liz
Running your heat without hookup's will drain the batteries quick......if you pull over to sleep , make sure you are aware of this and check before you go that your RV battery is isolated from the tow vehicle charging system when parked or it will draw the tow vehicle battery down.......if your not sure unplug the unit from the tow vehicle and leave a note to self on steering wheel you did it!! plug it back in when you go
Weather is starting to warm up and stabilize across the country so things are starting to move as far as RV'S
good luck and ask away .....Lots of good Folks and answers here!!!
Liz
Yes, the basement area is heated.
I will be in the northern suburbs of Milwaukee, where I grew up.
Liz
Liz
I live in Indiana and the toll road (I-80 & 90) runs right through our property about two miles from the Ohio line. I have travelled the toll road from Ohio to Illinois and I do not believe there are any hookups in the rest areas. They have dump stations but they are all closed since the road was privatized. Good luck with your maiden voyage and honk when you pass by.
I last drove the PA, OH, and IN toll roads in March. I noticed hook-ups at rest stops in both OH and IN.
Liz