In our ten years of motorhoming, this was the COLDEST temperature we ever had to load the RV for the trip! Highs were mid-20's and lows were mid-teens. Compartment locks were frozen, and hoses and cables were stiff as sticks. But it was sunny with no wind, so loading items actually wasn't too bad.
On December 6th when I was getting the RV from the storage lot, as it started moving I heard a crunching sound which I assumed was some ice being broken . When I got to the condo, I found that the stone guard (which is called a "hula skirt") was half gone. Its purpose is to keep stones from hitting the Suzuki as we tow it, so it is important. I went back to the storage lot and found the frozen hula skirt stuck in the snow, looking like a huge eyelash! Some hot water quickly loosened it, and I went back to the condo and re-attached it. Fortunately the screws had pulled out easily and did not damage the RV body.
It took two full days to move items from the piles of things in the living room and garage to the motorhome. Leaving for several months means a lot of items need to be on hand, in addition to clothing and toiletries. Files and office supplies are needed for paying taxes and bills, and keeping up with other obligations. Tools are needed. In ten years of RVing many things have happened, and my objective is to have all the tools I need to fix ANYTHING. "Lackoftoolsaphobia." And of course we have lots of books that might even get read. And lots of CDs and DVDs. And other electronic toys in addition to the computers and printer. I just bought an Ipod Touch and may need to hire a 12-year-old to show me how to use it.
Finally, on Monday, December 8th, we attached the Suzuki to the coach and departed. We didn't get too far the first day. We drove to Lima, OH, and stayed in a Walmart parking lot overnight. Most Walmarts welcome RVers for overnight stays, as most of them go in to buy something. I had to buy two small space heaters, as the big one I brought along kept tripping the circuit breaker.
So we were finally on our way, looking forward to leaving the cold and wet. We didn't know what lay ahead....
On December 6th when I was getting the RV from the storage lot, as it started moving I heard a crunching sound which I assumed was some ice being broken . When I got to the condo, I found that the stone guard (which is called a "hula skirt") was half gone. Its purpose is to keep stones from hitting the Suzuki as we tow it, so it is important. I went back to the storage lot and found the frozen hula skirt stuck in the snow, looking like a huge eyelash! Some hot water quickly loosened it, and I went back to the condo and re-attached it. Fortunately the screws had pulled out easily and did not damage the RV body.
It took two full days to move items from the piles of things in the living room and garage to the motorhome. Leaving for several months means a lot of items need to be on hand, in addition to clothing and toiletries. Files and office supplies are needed for paying taxes and bills, and keeping up with other obligations. Tools are needed. In ten years of RVing many things have happened, and my objective is to have all the tools I need to fix ANYTHING. "Lackoftoolsaphobia." And of course we have lots of books that might even get read. And lots of CDs and DVDs. And other electronic toys in addition to the computers and printer. I just bought an Ipod Touch and may need to hire a 12-year-old to show me how to use it.
Finally, on Monday, December 8th, we attached the Suzuki to the coach and departed. We didn't get too far the first day. We drove to Lima, OH, and stayed in a Walmart parking lot overnight. Most Walmarts welcome RVers for overnight stays, as most of them go in to buy something. I had to buy two small space heaters, as the big one I brought along kept tripping the circuit breaker.
So we were finally on our way, looking forward to leaving the cold and wet. We didn't know what lay ahead....
I think you need a Wii in your motorhome!
ReplyDeleteWriting from my sixth day encased in southeast Pennsylvania ice, I am completely WITH YOU on this trip. Thanks for starting the blog, and let us know when you're ready to Wii. Have a wonderful San Antonio Christmas! Janice
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas, Chuck and Alayne!
ReplyDeleteThis was a nice Boxing Day gift, finding your super Blog. Michigan at the time you left looks much like our neighborhood this past week. We are, like Janice and Don, enCased in snow and ice from the 08 Arctic Blast! Luckily, Louis already owns a Wii (: and he's just the 12 year old to give you iPod touch training.
Happy to be your Followers in your adventures,
Rhonda & Louis