I am presently living in my Fleetwood Storm 30H at a very nice Mobile Home Park in Phoenix. I moved in Nov. 1st and wanted to take some practice trips locally before I hit the road. I am planning to leave Phoenix (I know...) for Ellensburg, Washington (where I plan to live the rest of my life) soon.
Boy am I glad I stayed here first. It took me 2 1/2 weeks to get everything working so that understood it! LOL! But everything works and I'm getting ready to take my first short trip this week!
Well, happy roads and safe travels!
Francee Free and loving it!
Barbaraok said
10:52 AM Nov 21, 2016
You do realize that it is winter and you'll be going the wrong way, right? You are moving to an area of winter SNOW.
Francee said
07:48 PM Nov 21, 2016
Hi Barbaraok!
It's funny that you say I'm going the WRONG WAY! LOL!! I hate living in the desert, and this is FINALLY my chance to get OUT!! That's why I say, "Boy, i'm gonna hear about this!" Thanks for commenting on my post! :)
I'm going to take the long way to Ellensburg, but I'd like to get there before Christmas..so I'm hoping there will be a few good days to get through the passes!
My oldest brother lives in Vernon, B.C. and it's only about 8 hours so that's another reason why I'm moving north!
Happy roads and safe travels!
Francee and Raffee (WOOF)
solo boondocker said
09:06 AM Nov 22, 2016
Hi Francee,
You'll do just fine. I stayed at a campground for a few months after I bought my C. It is much easier to work the bugs out while stationary and on short trips. I'm sure you realized that none of this stuff is rocket science, but some things can be a bit counterintuitive.
If you are going to live aboard in WA, just check and see what everybody else at your park is doing to keep warm. They'll know the local conditions far better than anyone. If you found a private parking place, the internet can help with generalities.
Remember you're doing what's right; everybody else is doing it backwards.
solo boondocker
Barbaraok said
05:28 PM Nov 22, 2016
Francee,
We grew up on the 'wet' side of the state. I find the older I get the more I want warmth in the winter. 13 yrs in Michigan re-enforced that idea! We spend the summer in the PNW (wet side most of the time) with family.
bjoyce said
12:09 PM Nov 23, 2016
Ellensburg is one of the colder places in Washington state in the winter. I know, since I drove through it a lot over the years and sometimes spent the night there. Once it was -30F outside during the day, making it hard to keep the driver's side windshield clear. That same day it was -5F in Richland, where I came from, and in the 40s and raining in Western Washington.
NorCal Dan said
02:54 PM Nov 23, 2016
The weather isn't the best right now up here, rain on the coast and snow in the mountains. Just take your time, plan accordingly, don't be in a hurry.
Hello Everyone!
I am presently living in my Fleetwood Storm 30H at a very nice Mobile Home Park in Phoenix. I moved in Nov. 1st and wanted to take some practice trips locally before I hit the road. I am planning to leave Phoenix (I know...) for Ellensburg, Washington (where I plan to live the rest of my life) soon.
Boy am I glad I stayed here first. It took me 2 1/2 weeks to get everything working so that understood it! LOL! But everything works and I'm getting ready to take my first short trip this week!
Well, happy roads and safe travels!
Francee Free and loving it!
Hi Barbaraok!
It's funny that you say I'm going the WRONG WAY! LOL!! I hate living in the desert, and this is FINALLY my chance to get OUT!! That's why I say, "Boy, i'm gonna hear about this!" Thanks for commenting on my post! :)
I'm going to take the long way to Ellensburg, but I'd like to get there before Christmas..so I'm hoping there will be a few good days to get through the passes!
My oldest brother lives in Vernon, B.C. and it's only about 8 hours so that's another reason why I'm moving north!
Happy roads and safe travels!
Francee and Raffee (WOOF)
Hi Francee,
You'll do just fine. I stayed at a campground for a few months after I bought my C. It is much easier to work the bugs out while stationary and on short trips. I'm sure you realized that none of this stuff is rocket science, but some things can be a bit counterintuitive.
If you are going to live aboard in WA, just check and see what everybody else at your park is doing to keep warm. They'll know the local conditions far better than anyone. If you found a private parking place, the internet can help with generalities.
Remember you're doing what's right; everybody else is doing it backwards.
solo boondocker
We grew up on the 'wet' side of the state. I find the older I get the more I want warmth in the winter. 13 yrs in Michigan re-enforced that idea! We spend the summer in the PNW (wet side most of the time) with family.
Ellensburg is one of the colder places in Washington state in the winter. I know, since I drove through it a lot over the years and sometimes spent the night there. Once it was -30F outside during the day, making it hard to keep the driver's side windshield clear. That same day it was -5F in Richland, where I came from, and in the 40s and raining in Western Washington.