WOW.....Am I the only one???

[decoy]

As you will notice, putt'n pics is confusion in my mind

 

[Toddnamy]

Happy to be here, this is our third RV but first 5th wheel. We purchased Winnie last August and took her on a 6,500 mile trip through 13 states in the northeast.

Love the pic. We are new to the life style and have a trip planned for June from Wisconsin to Texas but hope to have several test runs in Wisconsin first. Any advise on the long trip ? Planning or things to watch for?

 

[Cooper]

First don't try to have too many travel days in a row, enjoy the journey. Second make sure you have GOOD tires and check your pressures. We had 3,000 miles on a brand new camper/tires and had (2) tires fail and a third that the tread looked wavy. We got rid of the "Chinese Bombs" and purchased (4) american made tires 225/75r/15E. I am going to sell the rims and tires and upgrade to 16" wheels and tires for more capacity 235/80r/16E.

 

[Gronk]

The best advice I can give is take your time! Also, EVERYTIME you stop get out and walk around the camper checking the tires and hubs. Just put the back of your hand on the tires and hubs to feel if one is warmer than the others. Takes just a second per tire, and gives you a chance you visually check everything out.

 

[Akdare]

Coming from Wisconsin, be prepared to burst into flames in Texas in June. Make sure your air conditioning is working well.

 

[Kevin D Pem]

A couple suggestions. an aftermarket tire pressure system to alert you of a change in tire pressure is a cheap investment.
an app for your phone for cheap or free campsites like freecampsites com.
gas buddy for your phone so you can look up gas prices ahead of you to avoid higher prices you may encounter.
My controversial best is keep the speed at 50 for best mileage and greatest tire life.


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[Kevin D Pem]

Oh yes don't forget the weight scale at your local truck stop.

 

[dmfields]

Hi all, anyone with a Freedom Express with the windshield in the bedroom, and whether you've found the semi-light filtering shade makes the room dark enough? All the other shades have the blackout rollers, but the one over the windshield still seems to let light permeate. Any workarounds or solutions?
Thanks

 

[brndthm1959]

A couple suggestions. an aftermarket tire pressure system to alert you of a change in tire pressure is a cheap investment.
an app for your phone for cheap or free campsites like freecampsites com.
gas buddy for your phone so you can look up gas prices ahead of you to avoid higher prices you may encounter.
My controversial best is keep the speed at 50 for best mileage and greatest tire life.


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So you don’t have a tire pressure system? We will be starting the longest journey in this coach from Kansas City to Cali. Tires are 1 year old. What steps are needed regarding tires before we leave Jan 5th?

 

[Voyageurs]

Am I the only trailer trash around this place? Surely there must be others........

Heh heh. We sold our big pusher after 18 years and are waiting delivery of our 18 foot T@B trailer. Then we can join the proud ranks of trailer trash. Can’t wait. .