Sue and Mark, thanks for another great video. I know that all of your followers appreciate the time and effort that it takes to create your videos. Now, onto campground design and construction. First, I am convinced that campgrounds are designed and built by those that have no idea of what operating any RV unit is all about. Or, for that matter, what the word "level" really means. Curbs, trees, site number markers, boulders and impossible turns in state campgrounds has always kept this lifestyle challenging. And in a strange way...fun. Again, my sincere appreciation for all that you do! See you next Sunday!
There seems to be a big misunderstanding between Level and Flat. There's a new campground that just opened Last Dec (2020) in Ocala, Fla. with all concrete slabs that appear to be on a 3-4 degree slope! Yeah, the sites are flat but NOT level!
I TOTALLY AGREE @WILLIAM MCGOWAN! THERE IS MUCH MORE THAN WE NON RV'ERS CAN EVER IMAGINE. IT APPEARS RV'ERS ALWAYS HAVE TO STRATEGIZE ALL OF THEIR MOVEMENTS. I AM TRULY LEARNING A LOT BY WATCHING THIS FINE & MARRIED COUPLE FULL TIMING IN A SUPER LOVELY MOTORHOME. I THINK I WOULD BE IN TEARS AFTER MAKING RESERVATIONS TO A SPOT WHERE I HAVE TO DO THE MANEUVERING TO PARK MYLES AND UNPARK HIM. 😭😭😭 THE BUSINESS SHOULD RETURN HALF OF THE FEES FOR THE DISTRESS.
Thanks William. I was in a KOA that had a concrete block wall all the way around the first 2 turns every RV had to negotiate to get into the park. There was an acre of room to move into, except for the wall. It served no purpose at all, except to ruin someone's rig.
Great spot for DATE NIGHT! Wonderful example of backing her out the way you came in! Got to do what you gotta do. SAFE TRAVELS PS GREAT EXAMPLE OF SAFETY DOWN HILL!
Same gear uphill, same gear downhill or same speed uphill, same speed downhill is the way I was taught to drive larger vehicles on the hills. Thank you for sharing and have a great day!
Great job Mark!! You should teach how to on parking and maneuvers with Myles.... It's all about taking as much time as you need and you make it look easy..... JJ
After we retired, we moved just below the Oregon border so know the areas you are talking about well (Weed rest stop, Rogue River state park, etc). That state park is both tight roads and low hanging branches. After 10 years there, moved to a central Oregon. BTW, often, as you enter Oregon there, on I5, you will see OSP and DEA there with drug cars pulled over. Safe travels..
Cup of coffee watching the Chan man and Sue! Sunday mornings can’t be any better. Hope you enjoyed your stay here in California. Love the video. Be safe, see you guys next week!
Hanging with the BIG BOY Rigs, Myles was looking good… you were looked good to in the Ron Jon surf shop T-shirt.. Explaining the engine brake made a lot of sense..Great planning on your back up maneuvers leaving the park.. noticed you have Myles registered in the state of Florida saw the Florida license plate at the end of the video…travel safe…..
I really love your videos, you guys are very mellow and easygoing. I avoid many others' RVing videos that are gimmicky or create their own drama to bait viewers in. You guys are my type of people. Love the humor too! I'll be hitting the road in a couple of months to go full time and the videos you make and share show exactly what I'd like to see, every day situations whether it be driving, parking, or steep mountain grades...very helpful. Thanks!
I must say that the camera work Sue did while you were driving and talking explaining driving on the downgrade was exceptional. Nice bit of driving to get out of that tight stop. We rented a 35 foot Damon a couple weeks ago and I hve huge respoect for someone that can master driving anything that big.
Glad you enjoyed it. Your Damon was a gas coach. Those are 10 times harder to drive than a diesel pusher. And a Newmar DP with Comfort Drive is 10 times easier to drive than a DP coach without comfort drive. You did good! I have respect for you on your rental adventure!
@@OurJourneyInMyles Thanks for the encouraging words of wisdom. I would like to try a newer coach next time.... The wife / boss wants to try a fifth wheel, but we haven't got a truck to pull it ........ yet. Good excuse for me to get a new vehicle.
Hahaha, the OJIM romantic rest stop on I-5 as it shall be called from here on out! We stopped in that very same rest area back in April as we made our way up to Astoria, OR., for our spring vacation. Our truck and travel trailer did really well on those hills - surprisingly well. I really appreciate you showing us the challenges of driving a rig like yours around campsites. While we're at 50ft with our trailer and truck, the fact that it pivots near the middle makes things a bit easier. At times, though, when first arriving and again on departure, we've sometimes had to block driveways when hooking up and/or un-hitching (most RVers understand and are patient). But I gotta tell ya, going through the car-lanes with the trailer attached to get fuel is very nerve-wracking. I'd love to take my diesel truck through the truck lanes, but haven't yet tried that.
Backing a trailer or 5th wheel into a spot requires way more skills than I have with our Motorhome. I tip my hat to all the pickup truck drives! I just disconnect the car I am towing when things get tough!
Like Scottie told Captain Kirk "I'm giving her all she's got captain - If I push it any harder, the whole thing gonna blow" Great demo on how to handle the steep grades and tight-turn Rv parks Marco! 🍷 Cheers!
Great video! I was in Beaver Bend State Park last week which had really great access once you were in the park but they had two issues. The first was the road that led to the park was newly paved but about as wide as my coach and was 2-way! (I have a 40’ Tiffin Phaeton) The second was they clearly wanted everything natural so the trees loved to hug motorhomes over 10’ tall! I love State parks but they clearly don’t think about the needs of those with big rigs.
That was funny with Mark saying what he would do if he was you g on a date at the rest stop. Mr. Romantic! Lol!😂 Sad you you had to leave the park because of not fitting your Rv there. But glad you got out of a tight spot ok! It did look tight. Have a great week and liking forward to next video.
@@OurJourneyInMyles No problem! You are great to watch. You do better than I would do if I drive a big rig like that. It would make me nervous. You are both great!
We had to back out of KOA parking spot it was as smooth as yours it was a 3 point as we had to avoid a bldg and trees. It went smoother than we thought. This was in our 2021 Tiffin 45OPP so we are very careful with it. Beautiful views on your travel days.
My "RV" is a Toyota Sienna minivan, I would say that I would have been a disaster trying to escape that RV site. I used to ride along with my boyfriend who drove an eighteen wheeler, watching him deal with tight spaces had me holding my breath or hiding back in the sleeper bunk.
We did the same drive about a month after you from NorCal to WA. I remember the truck weight sign at the long down hill grade with the single lane. My wife almost had an anxiety attack! It gets a little hard to slow a gasser down after 5-6 miles of 6% grade. I'm mostly a flat lander in NorCal. If we start doing mountains it will be time for a DP! Just about anyway out of California is over a mountain. Totally enjoy your videos. Keep up the good work.
You are so right! Anyway you go to the awesome places out west it can present the steep grade challenges. But the DP ownership is super expensive, and really is a commitment. Their are 1000's of places in the USA to visit that won't present the challenge & risks when coming down steep grades. I have to admit that some of the places we have traveled, if I didn't have a Jake Brake I would have had a heart attack.
This video makes me think a Class A is a lot of work! You're definitely not as nimble as the Revel on the Van Trecking Lifestyle channel. Still love watching your travel adventures :o)
OK I think I am like Mark and that scares me! My favorite date night is to get an ice cream and go sit on the sea wall and watch the sun set over the Atlantic Ocean. When we do it in August, the heat lightening can be seen over the ocean and it is so pretty.
We call the people who park in the big rig parking, jerks. We see them usually at all the rest stops. We have also noticed they like to do it at Cracker Barrel too. How funny would it be if the big trucks took over the car spaces, they would be outraged, LOL. Thanks for sharing! ~ Shion and Matthew
Better get #3 ac fixed as a back up to the other 2. If the breaker trips when you first fire it up my guess you need to replace the starting capacitor. They make a slow start cap. ...or if trips when running might be a bad circuit breaker. Just guessing. A good ac shop could test.
HI SUE & MARK! THANK YOU BOTH FOR TAKING US ALONG FOR THE RIDE. I'D BE IN TEARS BY NOW. LOL HAVING TO MAKE RESERVATIONS TO A PARKSITE WHERE MYLES COULD BARELY GET IN AND OUT. 😭😭😭 THE PARK SHOULD HAVE RETURNED 50% OF THE FEES CHARGED JUST AS A COMPENSATION FOR DISTRESS PLACED ON MARK AND MYLES' TIRES. JUST THINKING OUT LOUD. 👍♥️⚘💖❤👵
It was actually my fault, and I was under the gun to get a spot near our friends, so I might have been a little too daring! It's a great park to stay in,......
Yes that rest area is gorgeous and definitely first date material. I know that 6% grade from California into Oregon very well. Travelled 11 states last summer in 30 days all through the Pacific Northwest and Southwest. If you think you were a bit stressed say driving that Rv you should try passing one on a Motorcycle towing a small trailer with wife and dog as passengers. Passed a few semi’s on my way down that mountain pass and let’s just say I was in full “Pucker” mode until I reached the bottom and didn’t have to pass an big rigs or large Rv’s like your’s. ✌🏽
Wow! You are way braver than I would have been. Thanks for understanding about the "first date scenery" comment,......it was impressive landscape viewing,.....all for free!
Enjoyed the video I always get a chuckle when I hear some of the old expressions like "than the average bear". Gotta wonder how many of your viewers have any idea where that's coming from. I guess we both grew up watching Yogi Bear cartoons lol
I don’t own a big rig by no means but the folks at the rest stop parked in the big rig with small vehicles is totally disrespectful. Love all your videos and travels beautiful parts of the country.
we had a four hr travel day from north Carolina to New market Virgina we are staying at Endless Caverns rv resort it a great place but glad i have 4 wheel drive on the truck
When you need 4 x 4,..........you need 4 x 4. Period! It's only a matter of time. I would never RV without a 4 x 4 pulling an 5th wheel or trailer in some of the 140 plus campgrounds we have been in,......
Mate I drive B/ double's (2 trailer road trains) longhaul trucks here in Australia and we also have idiots in cars that can not read and park in our truck parking spots because you know we can just park anywhere in a 36 metre truck.
Great video. Mark, I believe I heard you disparaging the idea of a tow trailer. We were thinking of getting a custom trailer for car, bikes, golf cart, etc. We haven’t purchased our rig yet but intended to get a matching trailer. However, I’ve noticed very few rigs with trailers. Mostly tow vehicles. Your thoughts on this are appreciated.
There is a reason you see few folks doing that. You REALLY have to want AND NEED to carry all that stuff around. Some folks start that way, but end up selling it. They are like pulling a large billboard around. If you are moving from north to south for the season and need to bring a ton of stuff then maybe you will be OK. To TRAVEL always with a large enclosed trailer will be very limiting in everything you do. Do some research and google some questions about this subject on line on irv2.com
@@OurJourneyInMyles Lol! Sometimes I’m a little slow. But you are confirming my observations. I’m guessing pulling a car is a little easier than a trailer. I really appreciate your videos showing the challenges of driving such a big rig. Since I have no experience except driving moving UHaul trucks, I really listen to your driving wisdom. Thanks a bunch, Mark.
We have a Beaver coach with a tag axel. I know your tag steers which would be great, but can you lift the tag? Mine does, and I can get in and out of tighter spots easier. Although like you, I try to avoid those as much as possible!
Have Fifi-Foretravel. Unless you are around 65 and have a warped sense of humor the reference might escape you. Of course, you have probably trademarked the name Fifi so I better keep at the drawing board to name my new rig. Great campground maneuvering.
Mark, probably a dumb suggestion, but wouldn’t a magnetic flashlight in a predetermined spot on the hood of the Honda pointed at the center of the tow bar, work to position the Honda in the right place?
I’m wondering if a hitch that is mounted to the tow vehicle would be easier. We had one that was mounted on the front of our Toyota PU which folded down onto the bumper. You’d only have the one arm that would attached to the ball on the back of the motorhome. Any thoughts?
I would not be comfortable with a single point connection. The entire towbar industry uses the same basic setup we have. For the most part, it is a breeze to hookup and disconnect!
@@OurJourneyInMyles mine did that as well. The “kid” said I need a new motor and they don’t make them anymore so I needed a new unit. Found the motors no problem. Checked the caps first had one low on the MFD scale replaced it, 1 year later have had no issues. The big problem is finding a reputable company to look at it.
Folks should always refer to the free, online PDF documents, that the Family Motorcoach Association compiles (The Dingy Towing Guides) listing all the approved cars and trucks by model and year, that you can pull behind a motorhome. Additionally, it proves notes on any added preparation needed before towing can start for the day. I would probably NOT RECOMMEND pulling a Honda Odyssey. We are taking a chance,….we have a lot of money on the line with the faceplate mod and Air Force 1 Braking Mod. We paid top dollar to get an extremely low mileage 2013 EX-L, (about 23k miles) so the transmission was in as good a shape as possible. Are you willing to risk this like we have? We corresponded with someone on irv2.com in June of 2017 that was pulling a 5 speed Honda 2013 Odyssey for over 25k miles. This prompted us to “go for it!” He has since (about 1 year ago, had a trans failure.) He maintains he thinks it was NOT related to towing it. He liked his Honda enough he put a rebuilt trans in! We love our Honda and will do the same if we have an issue. WE CHANGE THE TRANS FLUID every year! We needed to pull a garage for our expensive bikes! After many conversations, WE DECIDED TO TAKE A CHANCE, AND PULL ONE AS WELL. We tow a 2013 EX-L Honda Odyssey. This is the latest year model (2013), and highest trim level (EX-L) model you can THEORETICALLY tow. Honda DOES NOT recommend towing it. Yes, I know, you are not supposed to tow it! Honda decided it wasn't worth the warranty claims of damaged Odyssey transmissions when NOT shifted into neutral following the EXACT instructions they provided way back in 2004. (YOU MUST SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL FROM DRIVE ONLY, NOT FROM REVERSE!) They gave up on the Odyssey towing public, because of this Odyssey peculiarity and said you can’t do it. I corresponded with a few other brave souls that had over 20,000 miles towed on their Odysseys before I was man enough to do it. We have PULLED it about 25,000 miles since June of 2017, and we have DRIVEN it 59,000 miles. SO FAR, SO GOOD. The 2013 Honda Odyssey Touring was a 6 speed, and CAN NOT be towed. In 2014, EVERYTHING went to 6 speed. You can search for the Honda Vin number decoder on the internet to make certain your Honda is a 5 speed to see if you would be OK. Any other years you would want to buy, you would want to research the internet and vin # to make sure you are not buying another 6 speed! We liked our (2) 2015 6 speed Honda Odysseys so much, that we sold them to get our (1) 2013 5-speed Odyssey. We are Full Time, and just need one car now. YOU DO NOT NEED ANY ADDED LUBE PUMPS! THIS IS THE TOWING PROCEDURE WE USE,…….EASY AS PIE,….. It has been simplified, directly from the 2004 Honda Odyssey towing instructions, which is the last year they "allowed" towing. The "PV1A Transmission” is the ONLY Honda Odyssey Automatic transmission you can tow, IF YOU FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS from Honda back in 2004 when they allowed the PV1A to be towed. It MUST be this 5-speed transmission. I left in a lot of the Honda legal jargon at the end just for your info. • Start the engine and get it to operating temperature. (I am usually still packing something up.) • Press on the brake pedal. Shift the lever through all the positions (P,R,N,D,2,1). • Then shift up from 1, 2, Shift to D, then to N. DO NOT GO INTO REVERSE! Let the engine run for at least three minutes, then turn off engine. THIS IS THE KEY, AND THE ABSOLUTE ISSUE THAT MUST BE FOLLOWED. SHIFTING TO NEUTRAL FROM REVERSE WILL SET YOU UP FOR PROBLEMS, AND/OR TRANSMISSION FAILURE. How many times you can do it wrong, I don't know. I am absolutely vigilant on this procedure. You must shift to neutral from DRIVE. • Make sure parking brake is OFF. • Leave the ignition switch in ACCESSORY (1) so the steering wheel does not lock. Make sure the radio and any items plugged into the accessory power sockets are turned off, so you do not run down the battery. (Our tow electric cord has a trickle charger line to keep the battery from going dead. We have an SMI Air Force One brake system,.......Honda is around 4,600 lbs. loaded.) If you travel more than 8 hours in one day (including stopping time), you must stop and repeat the above procedures. NOTICE: The steering system can be damaged if the steering wheel is locked. Always leave the key in the ACCESSORY (1) position to prevent damage to the steering system when towing behind another vehicle. CAUTION: Severe automatic transmission damage will occur if the car is shifted from reverse to neutral and then towed with the drive wheels on the ground. NOTICE: Improper towing preparation will damage the transmission. Follow the above procedure exactly. If you cannot shift the transmission or start the engine, your vehicle must be on a flatbed truck or trailer. If you tow a Honda/Acura vehicle with automatic transmission, the fluid must be changed every two years or 30,000 miles, whichever comes first. Although experience has shown that the Honda/Acura transmission and powertrain are capable of being "motorhome towed", America Honda does not assume responsibility for any vehicle damage or liabilities incurred due to the towing device, towing vehicle, lighting hookup, or other towing equipment or towing procedures; any responsibility for these items is assumed by the owner/operator. If you have additional questions, please call American Honda Motor Co. Inc. (National Consumer Affairs) at 800-999-1009. Good luck,…..as I said,…….I would think it is not a good, sound, financial idea,……although we are taking the chance!
I gave my daughter a Weed fire department t-shirt. She said Dad I can't wear it because it says Weed . Had to show her the map. Bought that shirt in 1989 it was too small so I saved it just gave it to her this year.
How can you get myles to drive around so filthy… Sue, prevent Mark from taking a shower for a few days and walk him around on a leash (he’d probably like that)🙄😂
There always seem to have travel morons around. When will they learn? Talking about learning, thank you for teaching me about the speed-weight chart and runaway ramps. I hope you enjoyed your first time in OR!💙🤍❤️👍🏾
Sue and Mark, thanks for another great video. I know that all of your followers appreciate the time and effort that it takes to create your videos. Now, onto campground design and construction. First, I am convinced that campgrounds are designed and built by those that have no idea of what operating any RV unit is all about. Or, for that matter, what the word "level" really means. Curbs, trees, site number markers, boulders and impossible turns in state campgrounds has always kept this lifestyle challenging. And in a strange way...fun. Again, my sincere appreciation for all that you do! See you next Sunday!
There seems to be a big misunderstanding between Level and Flat. There's a new campground that just opened Last Dec (2020) in Ocala, Fla. with all concrete slabs that appear to be on a 3-4 degree slope! Yeah, the sites are flat but NOT level!
I TOTALLY AGREE @WILLIAM MCGOWAN!
THERE IS MUCH MORE THAN WE NON RV'ERS CAN EVER IMAGINE.
IT APPEARS RV'ERS ALWAYS HAVE TO STRATEGIZE ALL OF THEIR MOVEMENTS.
I AM TRULY LEARNING A LOT BY WATCHING THIS FINE & MARRIED COUPLE FULL TIMING IN A SUPER LOVELY MOTORHOME.
I THINK I WOULD BE IN TEARS AFTER MAKING RESERVATIONS TO A SPOT WHERE I HAVE TO DO THE MANEUVERING TO PARK MYLES AND UNPARK HIM. 😭😭😭
THE BUSINESS SHOULD RETURN HALF OF THE FEES FOR THE DISTRESS.
Thanks William. I was in a KOA that had a concrete block wall all the way around the first 2 turns every RV had to negotiate to get into the park. There was an acre of room to move into, except for the wall. It served no purpose at all, except to ruin someone's rig.
Great spot for DATE NIGHT! Wonderful example of backing her out the way you came in! Got to do what you gotta do. SAFE TRAVELS
PS GREAT EXAMPLE OF SAFETY DOWN HILL!
Thanks for the encouragement Ron!
Same gear uphill, same gear downhill or same speed uphill, same speed downhill is the way I was taught to drive larger vehicles on the hills. Thank you for sharing and have a great day!
I agree 100% Augie.
Great job Mark!! You should teach how to on parking and maneuvers with Myles.... It's all about taking as much time as you need and you make it look easy..... JJ
I think anyone can do it if you go slow and have a partner to work with!
After we retired, we moved just below the Oregon border so know the areas you are talking about well (Weed rest stop, Rogue River state park, etc). That state park is both tight roads and low hanging branches. After 10 years there, moved to a central Oregon. BTW, often, as you enter Oregon there, on I5, you will see OSP and DEA there with drug cars pulled over. Safe travels..
We will explore more of the area on our next visit to see my son!
Cup of coffee watching the Chan man and Sue! Sunday mornings can’t be any better. Hope you enjoyed your stay here in California. Love the video. Be safe, see you guys next week!
Thanks for the kind comment Hector. I watch my favorite UA-camrs with a cup of Joe as well!
team work make travel much easier
You got that right,.......
Hanging with the BIG BOY Rigs, Myles was looking good… you were looked good to in the Ron Jon surf shop T-shirt.. Explaining the engine brake made a lot of sense..Great planning on your back up maneuvers leaving the park.. noticed you have Myles registered in the state of Florida saw the Florida license plate at the end of the video…travel safe…..
We have been Florida "domiciled" since June 2017!
I hope you get to see the wonders of the Oregon coast, and maybe a jet boat ride up the Rouge river?.....can hardly wait until next week's video.
The Oregon coast will have to wait till the next time I visit my son! We are in Montana now,....
I really love your videos, you guys are very mellow and easygoing. I avoid many others' RVing videos that are gimmicky or create their own drama to bait viewers in. You guys are my type of people. Love the humor too! I'll be hitting the road in a couple of months to go full time and the videos you make and share show exactly what I'd like to see, every day situations whether it be driving, parking, or steep mountain grades...very helpful. Thanks!
Thanks for such a kind comment,.......
Another excellent video Marko your narration is spot on Sue is a lucky Woman :)
Yes! Thanks Ernest!
I must say that the camera work Sue did while you were driving and talking explaining driving on the downgrade was exceptional. Nice bit of driving to get out of that tight stop. We rented a 35 foot Damon a couple weeks ago and I hve huge respoect for someone that can master driving anything that big.
Glad you enjoyed it. Your Damon was a gas coach. Those are 10 times harder to drive than a diesel pusher. And a Newmar DP with Comfort Drive is 10 times easier to drive than a DP coach without comfort drive. You did good! I have respect for you on your rental adventure!
@@OurJourneyInMyles Thanks for the encouraging words of wisdom. I would like to try a newer coach next time.... The wife / boss wants to try a fifth wheel, but we haven't got a truck to pull it ........ yet.
Good excuse for me to get a new vehicle.
Hahaha, the OJIM romantic rest stop on I-5 as it shall be called from here on out! We stopped in that very same rest area back in April as we made our way up to Astoria, OR., for our spring vacation. Our truck and travel trailer did really well on those hills - surprisingly well. I really appreciate you showing us the challenges of driving a rig like yours around campsites. While we're at 50ft with our trailer and truck, the fact that it pivots near the middle makes things a bit easier. At times, though, when first arriving and again on departure, we've sometimes had to block driveways when hooking up and/or un-hitching (most RVers understand and are patient). But I gotta tell ya, going through the car-lanes with the trailer attached to get fuel is very nerve-wracking. I'd love to take my diesel truck through the truck lanes, but haven't yet tried that.
Backing a trailer or 5th wheel into a spot requires way more skills than I have with our Motorhome. I tip my hat to all the pickup truck drives! I just disconnect the car I am towing when things get tough!
Like Scottie told Captain Kirk "I'm giving her all she's got captain - If I push it any harder, the whole thing gonna blow" Great demo on how to handle the steep grades and tight-turn Rv parks Marco! 🍷 Cheers!
Someday I would like to drive a 605HP just to see the difference. My jaw would most likely drop an inch or two!
Great video! I was in Beaver Bend State Park last week which had really great access once you were in the park but they had two issues. The first was the road that led to the park was newly paved but about as wide as my coach and was 2-way! (I have a 40’ Tiffin Phaeton) The second was they clearly wanted everything natural so the trees loved to hug motorhomes over 10’ tall! I love State parks but they clearly don’t think about the needs of those with big rigs.
I agree,........the State Parks are slightly dangerous for the fit and finish on a large motorhome many times!
I knew you had it going - remember life as s too short to “ever” drink bad WINE 🍷- hope to see you out there!!!
Thanks,.........we are always trying to be very careful with our rig because sitting in a body shop for months would be bad!
That was funny with Mark saying what he would do if he was you g on a date at the rest stop. Mr. Romantic! Lol!😂 Sad you you had to leave the park because of not fitting your Rv there. But glad you got out of a tight spot ok! It did look tight. Have a great week and liking forward to next video.
😁 Thanks for checking up on us Sherri.
@@OurJourneyInMyles No problem! You are great to watch. You do better than I would do if I drive a big rig like that. It would make me nervous. You are both great!
We had to back out of KOA parking spot it was as smooth as yours it was a 3 point as we had to avoid a bldg and trees. It went smoother than we thought. This was in our 2021 Tiffin 45OPP so we are very careful with it. Beautiful views on your travel days.
If you have a good spotter with a radio, you are golden! Thanks for watching guys!
@@OurJourneyInMyles that is how we do it together. Radio. Cell phones, walkie-talkies or even our ham radios. Lol pick your choice....
My "RV" is a Toyota Sienna minivan, I would say that I would have been a disaster trying to escape that RV site. I used to ride along with my boyfriend who drove an eighteen wheeler, watching him deal with tight spaces had me holding my breath or hiding back in the sleeper bunk.
As long as you have someone watching things behind you, it's all in a day's work while RVing!
We did the same drive about a month after you from NorCal to WA. I remember the truck weight sign at the long down hill grade with the single lane. My wife almost had an anxiety attack! It gets a little hard to slow a gasser down after 5-6 miles of 6% grade. I'm mostly a flat lander in NorCal. If we start doing mountains it will be time for a DP! Just about anyway out of California is over a mountain. Totally enjoy your videos. Keep up the good work.
You are so right! Anyway you go to the awesome places out west it can present the steep grade challenges. But the DP ownership is super expensive, and really is a commitment. Their are 1000's of places in the USA to visit that won't present the challenge & risks when coming down steep grades. I have to admit that some of the places we have traveled, if I didn't have a Jake Brake I would have had a heart attack.
The good thing was that the curbs were very low. The side walls are where the real danger is. Steerable tags would be nice!😉
That will be on my next rig if I win the lottery!
This video makes me think a Class A is a lot of work! You're definitely not as nimble as the Revel on the Van Trecking Lifestyle channel. Still love watching your travel adventures :o)
All RVing is work! You just have to make it fun,...........or "less work"!
OK I think I am like Mark and that scares me! My favorite date night is to get an ice cream and go sit on the sea wall and watch the sun set over the Atlantic Ocean. When we do it in August, the heat lightening can be seen over the ocean and it is so pretty.
Many times, it is the simple, impossible to duplicate experiences and situations that will stay with you forever, and be the most memorable!
The outer loop is where big rigs park easiest. We have a 41 ft 5th and camp there with ease.
Ya,.........I kind of missed that when booking. It MAY also have been all I could get at the time.
We call the people who park in the big rig parking, jerks. We see them usually at all the rest stops. We have also noticed they like to do it at Cracker Barrel too. How funny would it be if the big trucks took over the car spaces, they would be outraged, LOL. Thanks for sharing! ~ Shion and Matthew
Many people only think about themselves at any given minute of the day. They will always be that way. I just try to adapt!
Better get #3 ac fixed as a back up to the other 2. If the breaker trips when you first fire it up my guess you need to replace the starting capacitor. They make a slow start cap. ...or if trips when running might be a bad circuit breaker.
Just guessing. A good ac shop could test.
I am glad you and another subscriber suggested the breaker change. That is logical, cheap and I am planning on doing that soon! Thanks.
HI SUE & MARK!
THANK YOU BOTH FOR TAKING US ALONG FOR THE RIDE.
I'D BE IN TEARS BY NOW. LOL
HAVING TO MAKE RESERVATIONS TO A PARKSITE WHERE MYLES COULD BARELY GET IN AND OUT. 😭😭😭
THE PARK SHOULD HAVE RETURNED 50% OF THE FEES CHARGED JUST AS A COMPENSATION FOR DISTRESS PLACED ON MARK AND MYLES' TIRES. JUST THINKING OUT LOUD. 👍♥️⚘💖❤👵
It was actually my fault, and I was under the gun to get a spot near our friends, so I might have been a little too daring! It's a great park to stay in,......
👍👍👍😉 Enjoyed!
Thanks!
Good video and well explained…I do the same thing on the grades.
You have to be patient!
Nice fun video!
Thank you 🤗 Dennis.
dont use the jake very often but here in Virgina used it a few times
It is an absolute must out west!
Yes that rest area is gorgeous and definitely first date material.
I know that 6% grade from California into Oregon very well. Travelled 11 states last summer in 30 days all through the Pacific Northwest and Southwest.
If you think you were a bit stressed say driving that Rv you should try passing one on a Motorcycle towing a small trailer with wife and dog as passengers.
Passed a few semi’s on my way down that mountain pass and let’s just say I was in full “Pucker” mode until I reached the bottom and didn’t have to pass an big rigs or large Rv’s like your’s.
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Wow! You are way braver than I would have been. Thanks for understanding about the "first date scenery" comment,......it was impressive landscape viewing,.....all for free!
The Chan-Man spares no expense on romance!
It's what makes the world go round!
Enjoyed the video I always get a chuckle when I hear some of the old expressions like "than the average bear". Gotta wonder how many of your viewers have any idea where that's coming from. I guess we both grew up watching Yogi Bear cartoons lol
Hey Gene. The OJiM channel demographics tends to be the "older crowd". Soon, .....we may just have an episode on campground bingo!
I don’t own a big rig by no means but the folks at the rest stop parked in the big rig with small vehicles is totally disrespectful. Love all your videos and travels beautiful parts of the country.
Sometimes folks just need to think things through a little better! I only have so many options when selecting a spot that will work for me!
we had a four hr travel day from north Carolina to New market Virgina we are staying at Endless Caverns rv resort it a great place but glad i have 4 wheel drive on the truck
When you need 4 x 4,..........you need 4 x 4. Period! It's only a matter of time. I would never RV without a 4 x 4 pulling an 5th wheel or trailer in some of the 140 plus campgrounds we have been in,......
@@OurJourneyInMyles it helps a lot reduces my stress when i need it
Mate I drive B/ double's (2 trailer road trains) longhaul trucks here in Australia and we also have idiots in cars that can not read and park in our truck parking spots because you know we can just park anywhere in a 36 metre truck.
WOW! 118 Feet,......I will never complain again! Thanks for stopping by,......
Sad to admit but I could watch you shuffle that Dutch Star all day long!! Will you be in Wisconsin this summer?
We will be in WI only about a month in mid September as the plan stands now!
Welcome to Oregon. So much to see and do here. Let me know if you need any suggestions.
Thanks T! We are already in Glacier National Park!
Next time. Safe travels.
Great video. Mark, I believe I heard you disparaging the idea of a tow trailer. We were thinking of getting a custom trailer for car, bikes, golf cart, etc. We haven’t purchased our rig yet but intended to get a matching trailer. However, I’ve noticed very few rigs with trailers. Mostly tow vehicles. Your thoughts on this are appreciated.
There is a reason you see few folks doing that. You REALLY have to want AND NEED to carry all that stuff around. Some folks start that way, but end up selling it. They are like pulling a large billboard around. If you are moving from north to south for the season and need to bring a ton of stuff then maybe you will be OK. To TRAVEL always with a large enclosed trailer will be very limiting in everything you do. Do some research and google some questions about this subject on line on irv2.com
@@OurJourneyInMyles Lol! Sometimes I’m a little slow. But you are confirming my observations. I’m guessing pulling a car is a little easier than a trailer. I really appreciate your videos showing the challenges of driving such a big rig. Since I have no experience except driving moving UHaul trucks, I really listen to your driving wisdom. Thanks a bunch, Mark.
We have a Beaver coach with a tag axel. I know your tag steers which would be great, but can you lift the tag? Mine does, and I can get in and out of tighter spots easier. Although like you, I try to avoid those as much as possible!
Our tag is the old style and does NOT steer, but does have "auto" raise.
Welcome to my Oregon.
Thanks Pius,....
Have Fifi-Foretravel. Unless you are around 65 and have a warped sense of humor the reference might escape you. Of course, you have probably trademarked the name Fifi so I better keep at the drawing board to name my new rig. Great campground maneuvering.
"Have FiFi Will Foretravel." It's kind of catchy......
Mark, probably a dumb suggestion, but wouldn’t a magnetic flashlight in a predetermined spot on the hood of the Honda pointed at the center of the tow bar, work to position the Honda in the right place?
That's a great idea Harold. It usually goes pretty smooth and easy until you film it!
I’m wondering if a hitch that is mounted to the tow vehicle would be easier. We had one that was mounted on the front of our Toyota PU which folded down onto the bumper. You’d only have the one arm that would attached to the ball on the back of the motorhome. Any thoughts?
I would not be comfortable with a single point connection. The entire towbar industry uses the same basic setup we have. For the most part, it is a breeze to hookup and disconnect!
No no not chicken, older and wiser, smart comes with age.
Thanks Terry.
great vid
Thanks guys!
Honestly guys......you only need two ac units! Well 3 is more! ........ThomyT
We are in Bozeman MT and it is hot. The two A/Cs are doing the trick so far!
If you were back when you was 18 or 19, I bet you would be buying boons farm wine coolers or mad dog 20 20. 😊
Been there,..........done that!
If your tripping the breaker on your AC, sounds like a bad capacitor.
It will run for quite a while before that happens. Going to replace the breakers first to see if they are just tired 20 amp gadgets.
@@OurJourneyInMyles mine did that as well. The “kid” said I need a new motor and they don’t make them anymore so I needed a new unit. Found the motors no problem. Checked the caps first had one low on the MFD scale replaced it, 1 year later have had no issues. The big problem is finding a reputable company to look at it.
What Honda do you tow 4down? What modifications did you need to make
Folks should always refer to the free, online PDF documents, that the Family Motorcoach Association compiles (The Dingy Towing Guides) listing all the approved cars and trucks by model and year, that you can pull behind a motorhome. Additionally, it proves notes on any added preparation needed before towing can start for the day.
I would probably NOT RECOMMEND pulling a Honda Odyssey. We are taking a chance,….we have a lot of money on the line with the faceplate mod and Air Force 1 Braking Mod. We paid top dollar to get an extremely low mileage 2013 EX-L, (about 23k miles) so the transmission was in as good a shape as possible. Are you willing to risk this like we have?
We corresponded with someone on irv2.com in June of 2017 that was pulling a 5 speed Honda 2013 Odyssey for over 25k miles. This prompted us to “go for it!” He has since (about 1 year ago, had a trans failure.) He maintains he thinks it was NOT related to towing it. He liked his Honda enough he put a rebuilt trans in! We love our Honda and will do the same if we have an issue. WE CHANGE THE TRANS FLUID every year!
We needed to pull a garage for our expensive bikes! After many conversations, WE DECIDED TO TAKE A CHANCE, AND PULL ONE AS WELL. We tow a 2013 EX-L Honda Odyssey. This is the latest year model (2013), and highest trim level (EX-L) model you can THEORETICALLY tow. Honda DOES NOT recommend towing it. Yes, I know, you are not supposed to tow it! Honda decided it wasn't worth the warranty claims of damaged Odyssey transmissions when NOT shifted into neutral following the EXACT instructions they provided way back in 2004.
(YOU MUST SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL FROM DRIVE ONLY, NOT FROM REVERSE!)
They gave up on the Odyssey towing public, because of this Odyssey peculiarity and said you can’t do it. I corresponded with a few other brave souls that had over 20,000 miles towed on their Odysseys before I was man enough to do it.
We have PULLED it about 25,000 miles since June of 2017, and we have DRIVEN it 59,000 miles. SO FAR, SO GOOD.
The 2013 Honda Odyssey Touring was a 6 speed, and CAN NOT be towed. In 2014, EVERYTHING went to 6 speed. You can search for the Honda Vin number decoder on the internet to make certain your Honda is a 5 speed to see if you would be OK. Any other years you would want to buy, you would want to research the internet and vin # to make sure you are not buying another 6 speed! We liked our (2) 2015 6 speed Honda Odysseys so much, that we sold them to get our (1) 2013 5-speed Odyssey. We are Full Time, and just need one car now. YOU DO NOT NEED ANY ADDED LUBE PUMPS!
THIS IS THE TOWING PROCEDURE WE USE,…….EASY AS PIE,…..
It has been simplified, directly from the 2004 Honda Odyssey towing instructions, which is the last year they "allowed" towing. The "PV1A Transmission” is the ONLY Honda Odyssey Automatic transmission you can tow, IF YOU FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS from Honda back in 2004 when they allowed the PV1A to be towed. It MUST be this 5-speed transmission. I left in a lot of the Honda legal jargon at the end just for your info.
• Start the engine and get it to operating temperature. (I am usually still packing something up.)
• Press on the brake pedal. Shift the lever through all the positions (P,R,N,D,2,1).
• Then shift up from 1, 2, Shift to D, then to N. DO NOT GO INTO REVERSE! Let the engine run for at least three minutes, then turn off engine. THIS IS THE KEY, AND THE ABSOLUTE ISSUE THAT MUST BE FOLLOWED. SHIFTING TO NEUTRAL FROM REVERSE WILL SET YOU UP FOR PROBLEMS, AND/OR TRANSMISSION FAILURE. How many times you can do it wrong, I don't know. I am absolutely vigilant on this procedure. You must shift to neutral from DRIVE.
• Make sure parking brake is OFF.
• Leave the ignition switch in ACCESSORY (1) so the steering wheel does not lock. Make sure the radio and any items plugged into the accessory power sockets are turned off, so you do not run down the battery. (Our tow electric cord has a trickle charger line to keep the battery from going dead. We have an SMI Air Force One brake system,.......Honda is around 4,600 lbs. loaded.)
If you travel more than 8 hours in one day (including stopping time), you must stop and repeat the above procedures.
NOTICE:
The steering system can be damaged if the steering wheel is locked. Always leave the key in the ACCESSORY (1) position to prevent damage to the steering system when towing behind another vehicle.
CAUTION:
Severe automatic transmission damage will occur if the car is shifted from reverse to neutral and then towed with the drive wheels on the ground.
NOTICE:
Improper towing preparation will damage the transmission. Follow the above procedure exactly. If you cannot shift the transmission or start the engine, your vehicle must be on a flatbed truck or trailer.
If you tow a Honda/Acura vehicle with automatic transmission, the fluid must be changed every two years or 30,000 miles, whichever comes first.
Although experience has shown that the Honda/Acura transmission and powertrain are capable of being "motorhome towed", America Honda does not assume responsibility for any vehicle damage or liabilities incurred due to the towing device, towing vehicle, lighting hookup, or other towing equipment or towing procedures; any responsibility for these items is assumed by the owner/operator.
If you have additional questions, please call American Honda Motor Co. Inc. (National Consumer Affairs) at 800-999-1009.
Good luck,…..as I said,…….I would think it is not a good, sound, financial idea,……although we are taking the chance!
I usually get a pull through site
That is our go to as well,.........if we can.
Caught this within ten minutes of posting! Where are y'all now?
We are in Glacier National Park now. The videos are always behind in real time because they take a week to produce.
Date spot? Guessing you didn't have much luck as a young stud muffin. ; - ))
Yes,....I was a bit rusty in the beginning,......
Where are you from, like what city do you grow up in?
Grew up in Milwaukee WI!
@@OurJourneyInMyles I thought it was somewhere Midwest. Chicago here. 👍🏻🇺🇸
Ps. Welcome to Weed Ca.
I gave my daughter a Weed fire department t-shirt. She said Dad I can't wear it because it says Weed . Had to show her the map. Bought that shirt in 1989 it was too small so I saved it just gave it to her this year.
We loved are stay in all the various CA cities!
How can you get myles to drive around so filthy… Sue, prevent Mark from taking a shower for a few days and walk him around on a leash (he’d probably like that)🙄😂
We will give it a try!
@@OurJourneyInMyles kidding aside myles look young and in his prime
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Thanks William.
Marco you are such a romantic!
Thanks guy!
Travel morons? Yes, they were, parking automobiles in an RV/truck space.
The large trucks and RV's only have so many options!
Sure looks like RV life is not an easy as adventurous it looks. 👍
You are correct. It is not for everyone!
There always seem to have travel morons around. When will they learn? Talking about learning, thank you for teaching me about the speed-weight chart and runaway ramps. I hope you enjoyed your first time in OR!💙🤍❤️👍🏾
No problem Raoul!