Star Dreamer Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 I am headed south. Left Indiana this morning. Stopped just south of Nashville for the evening and will be near Atlanta tomorrow night and in SC on Sunday. Dave Quote 2005 Freightliner Century S/T, Singled, Air ride ET Jr. hitch 2019 46'+ Dune Sport Man Cave custom 5th wheel toy hauler Owner of the 1978 Custom Van "Star Dreamer" which might be seen at a local car show near you! Check out http://www.hhrvresource.com/ for much more info on HDT's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Gell Posted September 29, 2016 Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 Cathy and I arrived at the ABQ Balloon Fiesta grounds yesterday afternoon. We will be here with the Boomer's group until Monday 10/10. Fiesta actually starts Saturday, but already had a lot of balloons in the air this morning. This is our first Boomer activity and we are enjoying meeting these fine folks almost as much as we do our fellow HDT'rs. I know folks travel farther, but it did not make sense logistically to try to do this, leave early for the rally in Hutch, then return to to AZ were we plan to Winter. On a social/emotional level, we are really feeling bad about not being with you in Hutch this year. This is our first extended dry camping experience. So far so good. (Knock on wood!) Jim Quote 2001 Volvo 770, Detroit 60 Series, Gen 2 Autoshift Passenger assist elevator to enter cab - for when we need it, or sell it? '05 Travel Supreme Select 40 RLQSO 5th wheel 2016 smart car We started full timing on December 1st 2014 Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness - Mark Twain Not all that wander are lost - J. R. R. Tolkien Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dblr Posted September 30, 2016 Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 Cathy & Jim have a great time at the balloon festival we have friends there flying their balloons from De & NJ plus our son drove down from Taos to meet up with them to retrieve some Yuengling beer and help out if needed, enjoy!!!!! Quote 2017 River Stone Legacy 38MB 2001 T2000 Kenworth 2009 Smart Passion ET Junior hitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry&Donna-AK Posted October 2, 2016 Report Share Posted October 2, 2016 Finally escaped Indiana. Now we're relaxing at Hutch. Quote Planning Nanook version 2.0 Nanook "When we made ready to depart, after a few days, Nanook was beside himself with joy. Hudson Stuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Mayer Posted October 3, 2016 Report Share Posted October 3, 2016 Larry, I'll wave as I pass by today....headed for Junction City for the rest of this week. Be down there on Friday or Saturday. We spent the night in Oakley in the truck stop..... Quote Jack & Danielle Mayer #60376 Lifetime Member Living on the road since 2000PLEASE no PM's. Email me. jackdanmayer AT gmail 2016 DRV Houston 44' 5er (we still have it) 2022 New Horizons 43' 5er 2016 Itasca 27N 28' motorhome 2019 Volvo 860, D13 455/1850, 236" wb, I-Shift, battery-based APU No truck at the moment - we use one of our demo units 2016 smart Passion, piggyback on the truck -------------------------------------------------------------------------See our website for info on New Horizons 5th wheels, HDTs as tow vehicles, communications on the road, and use of solar powerwww.jackdanmayer.com Principal in RVH Lifestyles. RVH-Lifestyles.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Dreamer Posted October 6, 2016 Report Share Posted October 6, 2016 Been in Florence SC for a little more than a week. Going to pack up and move NW later today to avoid the storm. Hopefully I will be back on Monday. Should have gone to the Rally! Luckily though a fellow HDT'r is coming to our rescue and is letting me park at his place this weekend. I will update later after I arrive. Dave Quote 2005 Freightliner Century S/T, Singled, Air ride ET Jr. hitch 2019 46'+ Dune Sport Man Cave custom 5th wheel toy hauler Owner of the 1978 Custom Van "Star Dreamer" which might be seen at a local car show near you! Check out http://www.hhrvresource.com/ for much more info on HDT's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatsnext Posted October 17, 2016 Report Share Posted October 17, 2016 Camping on a family farm in partridge, ks just down from Hutch for the next several days. Helping with building a cabin. Will be in Birmingham next week. Quote 2016 Volvo VNL780 D13 I-Shift 2016 DRV 44 Houston 2015 Smart Cabriolet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry&Donna-AK Posted October 18, 2016 Report Share Posted October 18, 2016 Arrived Las Vegas NV for the winter today. A long 2 day drive with strong headwinds for most of the trip. 1st night we Boondocked at the truck stop (good fuel price) across from Double Eagle Casino NM, we were to big for the small RV Park. Tried the Casino Slots for a little diversion, we lost then won breaking even. Quote Planning Nanook version 2.0 Nanook "When we made ready to depart, after a few days, Nanook was beside himself with joy. Hudson Stuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim & Wilma Posted October 22, 2016 Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 Heading back to Florida today after great shakedown trip taking in another great Rally and visiting family and friends. We're overnighting in Cartersville, Ga after 700 mile day. Memorable part of trip today was seeing David Dixon southbound on I-24 just north of Nashville . . . passing us slowpokes. Quote Jim & Wilma 2006 Travel Supreme 36RLQSO 2009 Volvo VNL730, D13, I-shift, ET, Herrin Hauler bed, "Ruby" 2017 Smart Class of 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtgeodog Posted October 24, 2016 Report Share Posted October 24, 2016 We are now at home in Midland, TX. Had a great time in Hutchinson,then to Mineola, TX for HRRC Texas state rally. Spent over 2 hours in a traffic jam just east of Mineral Wells, TX. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreyandSusan Posted October 25, 2016 Report Share Posted October 25, 2016 Northwest Arkansas for a few weeks to ride the bike through the Ozarks and get some work done. Pig Trail tomorrow - Woo Pig Sooie (I feel the need to wash my mouth out with soap since home is and always has been - Austin, TX) Quote Susan & Trey Selman | email | HDT: '01 770 VED12 | 5er: '02 40' Travel Supreme RLTSOA | '16 Piaggio MP3 500 | '15 Smart Cabrio | Personal Blog | HHRV Resource Guide | HHRV Campgrounds | Recreation Vehicle Safety & Education Foundation | Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tippey Posted October 25, 2016 Report Share Posted October 25, 2016 We are in Albuquerque for at least one week as we change out all 5 of our 614's to new 114's coming from trailertireandwheels in OH. Today going into ABQ proper to order all new tires for the Volvo even though they look good the drives are 8 years old and the steers are 5 years old. Wondering how to properly dispose of my Rig's 16" wheels and tires??? Spent these first 4 days at Leisure Mountain in the foothills of ABQ and tomorrow we move to High Desert RV Park on the west side of ABQ for the following week before we head down to Elephant Butte for another couple of weeks before winter parking in Amado AZ at DeAnza Trails RV Resort. We'll see a lot of you along the Colorado River from Yuma to Quartzite starting in January and then the Escapees Escapade in Tucson next March! Had the best first Rally we could hope for in Hutch. Thank you all for your welcomes, tips, seminars & fun.. Especially to Trey and Susan for their hard work and excellent guidance on our Wheel/Tire woes. Quote "GAR" is a 2001 White Volvo 660 singled long w/ VED12 465 3.58 - Eaton Fuller Auto-shift 10spd. 3 pedal- Onan QD 6500 Gen. (aka "Joyrider") 2010 Carriage Royals International 36MAX1 w/ MORryde IS, G114's 17.5" wheels, (SOLD) 2014 Honda CRV AWD (ready to flat tow but driven separately by my DW! Class of 2016 Full-Timers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lappir Posted October 27, 2016 Report Share Posted October 27, 2016 Left my summer spot at the West Des Moines KOA yesterday and heading for Tallahassee RV Park for the winter. Rod Quote White 2000/2010Volvo VNL 770 with 7' Drom box with opposing doors, JOST slider hitch. 600 HP Cummins Signature 18 Speed three pedal auto shift. 1999 Isuzu VehiCross retired to a sticks and bricks garage. Brought out of storage the summer of 2022 2022 Jeep Wrangler Sport S Two door hard top. 2007 Honda GL 1800 2013 Space Craft Mfg S420 Custom built Toyhauler The Gold Volvo is still running and being emptied in July. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob A Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 Finally heading to Florida , 1 hour north of Florida boarder, Davenport by noon tomorrow Quote 2014 jayco siesmic 3914 1998 volvo 610, singled short ( bought in 2005) 14 speed volvo tranny 2014 Toyota yaris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrknrvr Posted November 3, 2016 Report Share Posted November 3, 2016 Out of the mud. Now at Wheat Montana in Three Forks Montana. Oglala tonight maybe. Vern Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollytrolley Posted November 4, 2016 Report Share Posted November 4, 2016 (edited) R O N at Winnemucca Nevada Fairgrounds RV park with horse pens on our way to Last Chance Peak (East of Death Valley) tomorrow......DW "Dollymama" will trail ride Dolly-the-painthorse on too many trails while I go tease the rattle snakes...... Edited November 4, 2016 by Dollytrolley Quote 97 Freightshaker Century Cummins M11-370 / 1350 /10 spd / 3:08 /tandem/ 20ft Garage/ 30 ft Curtis Dune toybox with a removable horse-haul-module to transport Dolly-The-Painthorse to horse camps and trail heads all over the Western U S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick & Alana Posted November 4, 2016 Report Share Posted November 4, 2016 Las Vegas, NV back at the Clark County Shooting Complex on north Decatur Quote Rick and Alana Fulltimers 2018 Newmar Ventana 4037 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1997 Jeep TJ 2009 Mobile Suites 36RSSB3 formerly owned 2000 Volvo 770, 600 Cummins ISX,18 speed autoshift, 14 foot "garage" ET,Jackalopee,MaxBrake,Pressure Pro pro www.rickandalanasgreatadventures.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollytrolley Posted November 6, 2016 Report Share Posted November 6, 2016 Arrived at Last Chance Peak (East of Death Valley) Freightshaker ran flawlessly for the 850 mile run down the outback roads from Bend, OR. Arrived at dusk after the cargo trailer pulled by the DW lost a tire due to hitting a sharp piece of angle iron in her lane. I changed to the spare and stopped to buy a new spare in Beatty before heading South again. Small tire shop called Desert Tire with a good selection. Of common size tires including HDT sizes with reasonable pricing considering you are well North of Vegas by a +100 miles. Nice chap and he works fast to get you on the road again. Unloaded Dolly-the-paint-horse into her pen and a Roadrunner strolled our in front of her and a hour later Wiley Coyote and frends sang us a good night song under starry skies..... Drive on.......(Starry night skies .....good camp) Quote 97 Freightshaker Century Cummins M11-370 / 1350 /10 spd / 3:08 /tandem/ 20ft Garage/ 30 ft Curtis Dune toybox with a removable horse-haul-module to transport Dolly-The-Painthorse to horse camps and trail heads all over the Western U S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PEIFamily Posted November 8, 2016 Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 Campground in north bend Ohio for a few more days then heading to Kansas. Came back from shopping in the rental and two spots over is a red gen1 Volvo with a smart on the back as well. Never saw the owners yet but had SD plates. Hoping I can catch them before I head to a conference tomorrow morning. Quote 2006 Volvo 670 singled long 2011 Heartland Sundance 3300CK 2006 Smart passion 2001 F350 DRW CREWCAB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickeieio Posted November 8, 2016 Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 PEI, if you are at Indian Springs, you are about 2-3 miles from my house. Give me a holler, 513-284-6927 Quote KW T-680, POPEMOBILE Newmar X-Aire, VATICAN Lots of old motorcycles, Moto Guzzi Griso and Spyder F3 currently in the front row Young enough to play in the dirt as a retired farmer. contact me at rickeieio1@comcast.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PEIFamily Posted November 8, 2016 Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 PEI, if you are at Indian Springs, you are about 2-3 miles from my house. Give me a holler, 513-284-6927 That's where we are. Heading to the convention centre now but will touch base later Jason Quote 2006 Volvo 670 singled long 2011 Heartland Sundance 3300CK 2006 Smart passion 2001 F350 DRW CREWCAB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Gell Posted November 9, 2016 Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 (edited) Yesterday, Cathy and I arrived at Western Way RV Resort in Tucson, where we plan to spend our Winter. The bad news is that the one Palm tree on site is perfectly lined up with our roof top sat dish. Site is plenty wide with space for truck and smart on the other side of a concrete patio, but probably not long enough to move trailer forward enough for sat to clear the tree as it is. We hugged the far side of site to get most stations by "looking" over the Palm. Mgmt plans to prune the trees and then maybe a slight move forward will clear the frons. The good news is that we had many residents come over to welcome us and offer any help we needed. Not one, but two, offered to loan us their portable sat dish for the Winter! We have one ourselves that will work with a little repair and learning how to point it, so we should not need to borrow one, but it felt really great to get such a warm welcome here. The management has been great every time we called and again when we arrived and set up yesterday. It is clear that they really want to cooperate and make our stay enjoyable. Everyone seems very happy to spend their Winters here. Bottom line is that Cathy and I are very optimistic we will enjoy our stay here. Jim Edited November 10, 2016 by Cathy & Jim Quote 2001 Volvo 770, Detroit 60 Series, Gen 2 Autoshift Passenger assist elevator to enter cab - for when we need it, or sell it? '05 Travel Supreme Select 40 RLQSO 5th wheel 2016 smart car We started full timing on December 1st 2014 Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness - Mark Twain Not all that wander are lost - J. R. R. Tolkien Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piedmontexpress Posted November 9, 2016 Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 Yesterday, Cathy and I arrived at Western Way RV Resort in Tucson, where we plan to spend our Winter. The bad news is that the one Palm tree on site is perfectly lined up with our roof top sat dish. Site is plenty wide with space for truck and smart on the other side of a concrete patio, but probably not long enough to move trailer forward enough for sat to clear the tree as it is. We hugged the far side of site to get most stations by "looking" over the Palm. Mgmt plans to prune the trees and then maybe a slight move forward will clear the frons. The good news is that we had many residents come over to welcome us and offer any help we needed. Not one, but two, offered to lone us their portable sat dish for the Winter! We have one ourselves that will work with a little repair and learning how to point it, so we should not need to borrow one, but it felt really great to get such a warm welcome here. The management has been great every time we called and again when we arrived and set up yesterday. It is clear that they really want to cooperate and make our stay enjoyable. Everyone seems very happy to spend their Winters here. Bottom line is that Cathy and I are very optimistic we will enjoy our stay here. Jim Sounds to me like you need some rope a stake and a come-along! Quote "RINGO" 2005 VOLVO 670 D12 465hp/Freedomline Transmission 3.42 w/locker and smart car bed. By Gregg Shields at RVHAULERS “Penny Lane” 2018 DRV HOUSTON "ABBEY" 2013 smart for-two Passion "Tilly" Irish Wolfhound/lab mix ( Good Memories) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrknrvr Posted November 10, 2016 Report Share Posted November 10, 2016 We are now hiding in Florida. We may just make an appearance at the Tampa RV show. But we are going to hide for some rest this winter. Safe Travels to all, Vern Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budeneighe Posted November 12, 2016 Report Share Posted November 12, 2016 Campground in north bend Ohio for a few more days then heading to Kansas. Came back from shopping in the rental and two spots over is a red gen1 Volvo with a smart on the back as well. Never saw the owners yet but had SD plates. Hoping I can catch them before I head to a conference tomorrow morning. That was us. Did get to chat briefly with the Lady of your house as we were pulling out. We are from Evergreen SKP park in Chimacum, Wa and headed to St Augustine, FL after an early Thanksgiving visit with our kids in NC on the way down. Maybe cross paths again somewhere but not likely to be anywhere near Kansas in the winter months, for sure. Quote RVBuddys Journal Our progress into full-timing.Budd & Merrily ===-> SKP# 088936 Other Websites:---> Hub of all my blogsClifford - 2000 VNL64T770 :: DakotR - 1999 C40KS King of the Road :: $PRITE - 2013 Smart Passion w/cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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