daa1275
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We purchased our TT late in 2010 so we did not get much of a chance to get out on the road. After a winter of planning, and dreaming, summer was upon us. Our First Big trip was to Orlando FL, FT. Wilderness Disney, the trip of trips. I spent months researching campgrounds along the way, making sure there was something for the kids to do when we arrived. We were travailing from near Chicago IL, to Orlando FL, About 1200 miles. We left on a Thursday night after I got home from work(first mistake) and rushed to Cadiz KY, KOA. We didn't think we would arrive at a reasonable time so plan B was Wal-Mart camping, but the campground called and said a late check in was OK. 3 am is when we pulled through our site in KY. Hooked up and hit the bed. 9 am we woke and packed up rushing to Macon GA In the mountains of TN we lost the upper radiator hose off the truck. Tow trucks won't bring out coolant. Our luck was that the hose just popped off and did not blow. After a case of drinking water added to the radiator, we made it safely to a gas station. Purchasing 2 gallons at $15 a pop(second mistake) we were able to carry on. We were gun shy about running the a/c so we hit ATL rush hour at 105 deg F. AT about this time my daughter, 7, announced that her eye was bothering her, it swelled up and she could Hadley see. I 75 south of ATL something appeared in the road, no where to go, hit it and blew the rear tire of the truck. Finally Macon GA, about 7pm, set up, left for BBQ and to find a Wal-Mart for tire the next day, and a med center for the 7yr old. Early Rise, Drop flat off at walmt, take daughter to immediate care, long wait, supposed to be in Disney at 3. Time to Slow down, called Disney and moved res over a day, no problem only cost $11. We got the med for the little one, it was a bug bite allergy, $200 tire for truck, and enjoyed the lake and campground for the rest of day. Finally Sun Woke well rested, and eased down to Disney for the best vacation ever. Just like the Griswolds no problems on the return trip. From now on we will slow down and enjoy the journey!