About to take a trip.

It will not be long before we hit the road. We are going via I 80 from Calif. to Indiana. Then down to Kentucky, then up to Bangor Maine, down to the Florida keys and then back. "Weather will have a huge factor in where our route goes." I don't like hail or tornadoes or hurricanes.
The main reason for this thread is that I wish more CG's had RV wash stations. I like a clean rig, and know that after about 50 or so miles from home, the front is covered with bugs, especially in May when all sorts of critters are flying around. The last time we tried this trip, we ran into tornadoes in Oklahoma, Missouri and Arkansas. Also had a family emergency. Also saw $4.85 diesel. I hope THIS trip is uneventful. Our house sitter is ready, our dog is ready, and we are ready. I should say that our dog does have a biopsy coming up, but we are hopeful that all is good with him.
We hope all of you have a great summer and that your camping trips are all free from problems.

Good luck on your trip through the heartland . I agree with you about the RV wash stations . Jim

Maxtor wrote:It will not be long before we hit the road. We are going via I 80 from Calif. to Indiana. Then down to Kentucky, then up to Bangor Maine, down to the Florida keys and then back.

Now thats a TRIP!

Have you calculated total miles? How many weeks are you allowing for the trip?

MountainMan wrote:

Maxtor wrote:It will not be long before we hit the road. We are going via I 80 from Calif. to Indiana. Then down to Kentucky, then up to Bangor Maine, down to the Florida keys and then back.

Now thats a TRIP!

Have you calculated total miles? How many weeks are you allowing for the trip?

It will be over 10,000 miles and we have scheduled two months with the house sitter. We are retired, so only time constraint is with the house sitter.

Hope you guys have smooth sailing and enjoy every second of your trip.

If you travel I 64 east through Kentucky into West Virginia on your way to Maine you'll be within 2 miles of my house.

Maxtor wrote:The main reason for this thread is that I wish more CG's had RV wash stations. I like a clean rig, and know that after about 50 or so miles from home, the front is covered with bugs, especially in May when all sorts of critters are flying around.

Maxtor,

Here at Asheville East KOA we will allow campers to wash their rigs, as long as they use one of the sites on the back lot (where the Workampers live). They have to ask of course, but we've not turned down those who do ask. We don't advertise this, but do allow it. One thing though, we don't allow washing on week-ends when the CG is crowded, only Monday thru Thursday.

So, the next time you need to wash off the rig, try asking ..... all they can say is no, but you might get lucky.

MountainMan wrote:Hope you guys have smooth sailing and enjoy every second of your trip.

If you travel I 64 east through Kentucky into West Virginia on your way to Maine you'll be within 2 miles of my house.

I am not sure of our route out of Kentucky. Oldelmer1 is meeting us there and Mrs. Oldelmer1 is doing the navigating. I think we are going north on 75 into Ohio,, but not sure.

schrowang wrote:

Maxtor wrote:The main reason for this thread is that I wish more CG's had RV wash stations. I like a clean rig, and know that after about 50 or so miles from home, the front is covered with bugs, especially in May when all sorts of critters are flying around.

Maxtor,

Here at Asheville East KOA we will allow campers to wash their rigs, as long as they use one of the sites on the back lot (where the Workampers live). They have to ask of course, but we've not turned down those who do ask. We don't advertise this, but do allow it. One thing though, we don't allow washing on week-ends when the CG is crowded, only Monday thru Thursday.

So, the next time you need to wash off the rig, try asking ..... all they can say is no, but you might get lucky.

Thanks for the information.. Like you say,,, it doesn't hurt to ask. Many CG's have signs up saying no washing of RV's.

Jim&Dianne73 wrote:Good luck on your trip through the heartland . I agree with you about the RV wash stations . Jim

Thanks Jim;

We are taking our time and hope to enjoy everything. We are looking forward to meeting people and enjoying our wonderful country.

I've washed the nose many times while I am setting up still hooked to the truck ( I stand on my toolbox ), and never had any complaints. Of coarse I do try to be polite about it and not make a big show. Just a quick wipe down with soapy water and then a rinse.

Sounds like an awesome trip. Well, you know the drill - photos please. Enjoy!

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moo2613 on Tue Apr 06, 2010 6:04 amI've washed
the nose many times while I am setting up still hooked to the truck ( I
stand on my toolbox ), and never had any complaints. Of coarse I do try
to be polite about it and not make a big show. Just a quick wipe down
with soapy water and then a rinse.

Yes that would be nice.


by
Scruffy and Tater on Tue Apr 06, 2010 7:13 amSounds
like an awesome trip. Well, you know the drill - photos please.
Enjoy!





Of course...

Safe trip and enjoy the smell of those roses.......

keithbennett wrote:Safe trip and enjoy the smell of those roses.......

Yes,,, Both of us are in the best physical condition that we have been in 10 years,,,, so now is the time to travel. I have to use all these new "parts" the doctors have put in me.