Recent content by Bobandpamlemay

I don't know anything about the towing ability of your vehicle but, you should consider the terrain that you will towing to or through. If the trailer weight allows, you will probably be okay on flat land, but hills and mountains offer another towing challenge. I would reduce the towable weight...

I have a 2006 Expedition that I towed a 29 foot travel trailer with. While it towed with little problem, the mileage was terrible. About 7 mpg. When I towed across windy areas, I felt control was a bit that of a problem keeping control. It can be done but there may be better choices if you're...

We're also from a Chicago suburb and have taken in some of the adventures you're speaking of over the past years. I can't recommend the Lincoln Museum, Old State Capitol, Lincolns office and New Salem enough. We took our 3 grandchildren there a few years back and they still talk about the trip...

In my opinion, you're biting off a lot for a 2 week trip if you plan to enjoy yourself. I don't know what you're driving or pulling but I know from my own experience pulling a fifth wheel that 350 miles per day can really wear you out. My wife and I are in the Chicago area and we did a somewhat...

Thanks everyone for your comments and suggestions. As I continue to fight the swelling and stiffness associated with my left knee infection, I'm trying to hold out hope that we can continue to RV. My wife and I will visit several Chicago area RV lots to see if we can find a right fit. If all...

As a result of leg problems that seem to linger on longer than expected, my wife and I have talked about possibly trading in our 5er for a class A. While I know we will lose some of the room we have grown to enjoy, I'm thinking that an A would get me away from having to kneel down to drop...

Thanks for the information Walt. We own a timeshare in Ft Myers Beach and get down to Naples every few years. We enjoy the area and I'll check out the RV park. I knew if I asked the smartest RV audience, I'd get some good responses. Appreciate any and all suggestions folks. Bob

Thanks Rene. I'll check it out. Lakeland is also the home of the Detroit Tigers spring training.. My son played for the Tigers in the minors before he blew his shoulder out. We went to a few practices there so we somewhat know the area....at least what it was 20 years ago. Bob

Because of what seems to be a never ending problem with my knee following surgery, I'm seriously considering hanging up the keys to my pick up and looking for an RV park in Florida to leave my 5er and go down to for 4 to 6 months each year. We have stayed at the Ocala Sun RV Resort in the past...

While my wife and I have not been to Arizona for a few years, several sites stick out with us. For one, the town of Bisbee, an old mining town that has now become an artsy/fartsty town. Cute town up in the mountains just south of Tombstone. Well worth the side trip. The other attraction that we...

Leaving cabinet doors open is a good idea but, I'd add leaving the shower door, if any, open as well. After our house being closed up for several days, I decided to take a shower and I was alarmed/surprised that the shower stall was as cold as it was. While the plumbing is not on an outside...

In some cases, the water service line has a "buffalo box" in line that requires a special long handled key to turn off. Your local water department can shut the service off at the street, avoiding any freezing of the service. In many cases, thawing out a service line becomes the home owners...

Around Groom Texas, (famous for religious statues made of metal), Route 66 starts up, at least it's where I got off when heading east. It was depressing seeing the old ruined buildings from our past. We first started on Route 66 at the midpoint of the road. I think it's about 1,239 miles from...

Stan and Becky, Have a great time in San Antonio. Great place to visit and no snow.

Thanks for the response Tin Man. Where in Arizona are you heading? We've been in a few places in Arizona, and while we like Arizona, the drive was a bit much for me. We've been to WestWind in Yuma and didn't like Yuma. We've also been to Fiesta Grande in Casa Grande. While we liked the park, it...