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One more big Escapee welcome to Tugs! Let me suggest that if you are new to RVs you will do well to spend some time looking through the websites of many who post on this forum. In most cases, you can find a link to the author's website in his signature line. There are a very large number of years of RV experience to be found in the frequent posting members of these forums. We are flattered that you have chosen to join us!

I forgot to add my average LP use per hour over the last 4 years is 0.7275 gal. is with a 6.5KW generator.

Dick, Make sure you have a Passport America membership - will save 1/2 off of nightly fees at a lot of parks that are perfect for just overnight stops. There are 2 or 3 PPA parks in Tyler - we either stay at 5 Star or #1 RV Park of Tyler- both PPA. Just call to see if 5 Star has any spots available - lots of construction in the area so they have been full for the past few months. #1 has nice pull through sites that are good for an overnight....

QUOTE (The Quiet Assassin @ Nov 27 2009, 12:22 PM) Progressive might work for them as they are looking at a 5er and I am assuming the truck and trailor will have separate policies. We were in a class A and they were happy with our M/C as the alternate vehicle. Yes. They just want you to have something besides the motorhome to drive to the doctor and stores. My Segway didn't meet that criteria. Linda Sand

QUOTE (sandsys @ Nov 27 2009, 02:19 AM) That's why we changed to Foremost after reading the fine print in the policy Progessive sent us. Linda Sand Progressive might work for them as they are looking at a 5er and I am assuming the truck and trailor will have separate policies. We were in a class A and they were happy with our M/C as the alternate vehicle.

Thanks for all the advice and encouraging remarks. Based on the inputs received, I think the best/easiest route from Danvers to Austin will be Mass pike to I84 to I81 to I40 to I30. When I get to Texarkana, I will probably head South towards Tyler to get off the interstate for a while. We won't be stopping much except for overnights on the way down since we will have a full load of goodies that need delivery in Austin. Just got my 3G...

I picked this information up from a friend of mine: QUOTE A 3rd generation (89-95) Toyota pickup is going to be towable as long as it has a 4 cylinder and manual hubs. The 4 cylinder has a gear driven t-case that you leave in 2wd (NOT neutral...neutral keeps the front and rear drivelines connected) and you put the hubs in freewheel. It is a rare option, but earlier Tacomas were available with manual locking hubs. I just don't know how...

Paper plates and elbow grease!!!!

QUOTE (Dick Winskowicz @ Nov 26 2009, 05:19 PM) I planned to take I81 to I66 and pick up I95 for a short time in Fredricksburg. Then pick up I85 to I20. This was the alternative to I81 all the way to I40 than on to I30 to TX. I figured to stay south of the Appalachians due to their elevations and perhaps milder weather south. Does anyone have an opinion of taking I81 all the way in December if the weather window looks OK. I...

Propane is available at most truck stops, in town it can be hard to find or to get to. Parks seem to have propane but the price will often leave you crying! With a motorhome I'd be sure to fill up at a truck stop before I needed any propane. If I planned to boondock and use much power I'd find a home for one or two 40 pound tanks and plan on running to the nearest fill station as needed. Any fuel is a hassle and you have to...