Our Journey Begins - 2018 AI TB Lounge

[Troutboy]

Wachuko,

I have researched many flexible hoses and have been disappointed. They tended to leak after a short time.

I did find this brand and love them. A year in now and no leaks in the sets I use for RV and at home. Also, you will never get them to roll up to that size in the picture you have.

I keep mine in a small Tupperware container, 12”x8”.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01N5...op_mb_pd_title

[Tincampers]

Originally Posted by wachuko

Got a photo or link? If compact enough, I will jump on it...with limited trunk space due to the cooler, I am on a mission to reduce footprint of everything that I can.

I found this one, but not on a spool

https://www.bulbhead.com/products/po...SABEgIm6vD_BwE

One brand is Mintcraft. Be careful with these types of hoses as the failure rate is very high.

I used to buy and sell QVC returns and in one load I received a boatload of these hoses. Sometimes it would take 3 of them to make one good hose. When they work, they work fine, but when they don’t, they are junk.

[wachuko]

Random photos... since PM tour will not take long... planning to visit the BassPro shop... a few recommendations from here to see the aquarium they have... we are also doing the historic sight seeing tour...just driving around to see some amazing houses that date back. This place was a mining town back in the days.

First few hours in the morning were perfect and got a chance empty all tanks. But started to rain just a few minutes ago. We are all getting ready for the tour at 10am. Bye for now.

Oh, and ordered the water pressure regulator...should home by the time We get back. For now using the one I got with the AI and a 2-way Y valve I got locally.

Oh, and this site is drive through, not backing into it...pretty cool since we are coming in and out a lot...easier for the newbie

[wachuko]

There is also the George Washington Carver (https://www.nps.gov/gwca/index.htm) Museum that is about 1/2 hour away.

[InterBlog]

Originally Posted by wachuko

....Going to give the bags a try as those are easier to put over the cooler while traveling. The bucket I have is already full with the wheel chocks

Those bags recommended by FitRV are described as "waterproof" on Amazon. I don't recommend that. For the water hose, the issue is self-evident, but the power cord also gets wet during rainy weather. Then if they are placed into bags with poor air circulation, they could get slimy and moldy. Mine did originally, but then I made my own bags out of breathable canvas-like fabric. The cords dry out well in their bags. The bags are machine washable which is also good because they do get muddy. Blog post here.

[Air99]

Originally Posted by wachuko

Thank you Maggie! Love spending time together as a family. The way time goes by so quickly, soon the kids will be gone living their life... I just want to hold on to these moments for as long as I can.

So true, you are creating memories to talk about for years to come! My average mpg is 18 but can go to 20 if I keep it under 65 mph and not engage cruise control.

[wachuko]

Precious Moments done! Meal break and to the next attraction

[wachuko]

George Washington Carver Monument Park

[wachuko]

We took the Historic Sites drive... looking at many of the old houses.

Tomorrow we head out early to the Bass Pro Shops, a must-see store recommended by a few folks here in the forum... from there we continue to Memphis...

[Alex AVI]

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Originally Posted by wachuko

George Washington Carver Monument Park

WACHUKO -
1. That flag/pole looks like it is mounted on your AI. Is it?
2. Did you get married again at Precious Moments Chapel?
3. I get same mileage, 16mpg, but usually run pretty loaded full tank of water, diesel, & propane & 4-5 adults + 1 child. Very windy & hilly in NV, CA, UT so big effect in mpg when going 70-75 mph.

4. Not sure if this will work for you due to your limited space. All my daily use items fit inside one Sterilite 10 gallon plastic bin with cover. It's is waterproof, so if the cords are dirty or muddy and could not clean right away, it can still be stowed and limit mess inside container. It contains 15 ft. power cord, all dog bone adapters, Progressive EMS PT30X, 10 & 25 ft white fresh water hose, 25 ft. Zero-G all-purpose flex hose, adjustable water pressure regulator, quick connect adapters for hoses, Camco in-line water filter with its own black pvc storage tube and lastly my huge padock & chain for securing PT30X. I do not bring my AI 30 ft cord anymore since outlet is close to bumper, I found 15ft to be more than adequate. In case water is way back, I keep the 25 ft white hose in reserve, but so far have only needed the 10 ft white hose. It requires planning to get them all to fit. But advantage to storing things the same way in sequence (just like a jigsaw puzzle) is I always know if something is missing

[Titus]

I have kept records of mpg for each fill. Overall average for 50,000 miles is 18.3 mpg. Each separate tankfill mpg doesn't mean a lot due to variation in tank fullness. but ranges from 16 to 21. We do very little in-town stop-and-go driving. If I were to guess, 40,000 of the 50,000 miles are highway/interstate driving between 55 and 70 mph.

[wachuko]

Originally Posted by Alex AVI

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WACHUKO -
1. That flag/pole looks like it is mounted on your AI. Is it?
2. Did you get married again at Precious Moments Chapel?
3. I get same mileage, 16mpg, but usually run pretty loaded full tank of water, diesel, & propane & 4-5 adults + 1 child. Very windy & hilly in NV, CA, UT so big effect in mpg when going 70-75 mph.

4. Not sure if this will work for you due to your limited space. All my daily use items fit inside one Sterilite 10 gallon plastic bin with cover.

1. nope...that is from that site
2. nope... Mara just wanted to visit the place. Her reasons are clear from the attached photo.
3. So normal then. We drive in similar setup but only 4 ... I could get better mileage if I go slower but I feel like I am a stand still with everyone just passing me by. 70 mph seems normal... 75-80 easily reached for passing...
4. I use something similar for the grill and it’s accessories. But the rest of the available space is taken by the leveling blocks and the ARB cooler... I plan to find a way to store the leveling blocks under...driver side, in the structure that holds the side step... just need time to build something like what InterBlog made. That will free up more space for something like what you recommend.

[Tincampers]

Originally Posted by wachuko

1. nope...that is from that site
2. nope... Mara just wanted to visit the place. Her reasons are clear from the attached photo.
3. So normal then. We drive in similar setup but only 4 ... I could get better mileage if I go slower but I feel like I am a stand still with everyone just passing me by. 70 mph seems normal... 75-80 easily reached for passing...
4. I use something similar for the grill and it’s accessories. But the rest of the available space is taken by the leveling blocks and the ARB cooler... I plan to find a way to store the leveling blocks under...driver side, in the structure that holds the side step... just need time to build something like what InterBlog made. That will free up more space for something like what you recommend.

Wish I had known you were interested in these, we just sold my deceased MIL’s extensive collection at an estate sale.

[wachuko]

You guys were not kidding...this store is freaking massive!!!!

[wachuko]

Graceland checked off the list

[nvestysly]

I haven't been paying close attention to your itinerary but consider a stop in Tupelo, Mississippi on your return to Florida. You'll be able to see Elvis' birthplace, the church where he sang as a youngster, take a look around downtown and see the car museum with one of his Cadillac's.

[wachuko]

Lucius, will do just that then. Thank you! Will find a place to spend the night close by. It is the only stop that we still do not have reservations for...

[wachuko]

Next stop...Tupelo, Mississippi

[wachuko]

To next stop

[Tobbun]

Curious if you looked into this solution for bedding up front?
https://www.notelusa.com/

It looks like it could be an option and uses the grab bars, etc. to distribute the weight.

Love the pics of the trip... keep them coming.