05-31-2013, 07:29 PM
howdy my friends,
well, we finally headed out today for a couple of month adventure. we had hoped to get out yesterday but had to take care of some things at home first. we drove about 360 miles and stopped at Lavaland RV park in grants, nm. a passport america park so a whopping 16 dollars. small park but clean and close to the freeway. the fellow at the desk said something about that being a big rig. i had called to make sure we would fit. after i paid he said that he had 65 foot rigs in our spot. no way we could fit without unhooking the car. but still i nice spot to just relax and rest.
we went the longggg grade way from mesa to winslow to hit i40. 160 miles of steep up and down grades. never got above 208 and most of the time in the low 200's for engine temps.
tomorrow we will head to clovis new mexico to see family. we will get there today.
to not make clarke feel bad we stopped after 90 miles and darlene went shopping at walmart. missy got a walk and i got to rest.
it is nice to get away from the heat. supposed to be 106 at home saturday and we are sitting here with the windows open and a nice breeze blowing through.
coach ran like a champ. i always find a few little things i need to improve or fix.
our daughter heather saw us off and it will be the last time we see her till the fall of 2014 as she is headed off to work in indonesia.
also a big shout out and thanks to her and our son scott who was home from the air force and helped me a ton getting ready and heather did as well.
tom
well, we finally headed out today for a couple of month adventure. we had hoped to get out yesterday but had to take care of some things at home first. we drove about 360 miles and stopped at Lavaland RV park in grants, nm. a passport america park so a whopping 16 dollars. small park but clean and close to the freeway. the fellow at the desk said something about that being a big rig. i had called to make sure we would fit. after i paid he said that he had 65 foot rigs in our spot. no way we could fit without unhooking the car. but still i nice spot to just relax and rest.
we went the longggg grade way from mesa to winslow to hit i40. 160 miles of steep up and down grades. never got above 208 and most of the time in the low 200's for engine temps.
tomorrow we will head to clovis new mexico to see family. we will get there today.
to not make clarke feel bad we stopped after 90 miles and darlene went shopping at walmart. missy got a walk and i got to rest.
it is nice to get away from the heat. supposed to be 106 at home saturday and we are sitting here with the windows open and a nice breeze blowing through.
coach ran like a champ. i always find a few little things i need to improve or fix.
our daughter heather saw us off and it will be the last time we see her till the fall of 2014 as she is headed off to work in indonesia.
also a big shout out and thanks to her and our son scott who was home from the air force and helped me a ton getting ready and heather did as well.
tom
2002 45'8" Newell Coach 608 Series 60 DDEC4/Allison World 6 Speed HD4000MH