wayne77590

I have a 2013 Lincoln MKX and it is the same as the Edge in many aspects. After 4 hours on the road the battery would be dead. My fix for that until I can get a charge line installed is that every couple hours we stop for stretch and other niceties. I start the car and let it run for 5 minutes, then off we go again. Works well for us.

I feel your pain! A later day and I'll tell my story about "the help!"

Looking at the manual for the 2016 Ford Edge it doesn't say anything about disconnecting the battery. Here is one link to towing guides: http://www.motorhome.com/download-dinghy-guides/

We also have stayed at the Colorado Springs KOA. Management very helpful. They have a "Family Sports Park," and if I remember correctly they have miniture golf, volley ball, horse shoes and a swimming pool.

For traveling in July from FL to CA I would suggest heading North and catching I-40. Each time we have taken it the temperatures were 10˚ cooler than I-10 or I-20. The I-10 and 20 are boring to say the least. Flagstaff AZ will be the last "cooler" spot before you get to the Left Coast. Or travel even further and start your trip in WA. That way on the way back to Southern CA you will have the advantage of being on the ocean side of the highway and easy pull-offs to take in the views. The Northern route up The 101 would put you on the inside with more difficult areas to get off and view the majestic scenery. Also, when heading back in September the temperatures going to FL will be much more enjoyable. Last July and August the temperatures from CA to WA were low to mid 70's during the day and 60's or below during the evening with some days cooler and some warmer but nothing that the AC or heater could not handle.

Wife said she wanted to paint the kitchen. I'm done for the day.

Jocelynn Last year we left Texas on May 14th and returned back home September 13th. We did what you are planning on doing but we have it made. Being retired military we get to stay at military bases. We have traveled in the past from San Diego to Whidbey Is., WA but this time we started out in Oceanside. Having a 40' mh we stayed on Hwy-101 and used the TOAD for sight-seeing along Hwy-1. The Westerners just call them "The 101,' and "The 1." Calif. has the higher fuel and campground rates. Just think location, location, location for CA. As you progress further North those rates will go down some. Having PA, SKP, and other discount programs help but other than PA and SKP they only offer 10% at other parks. We have found in our travels that we never stay enough in one spot to see everything so we make trips back to the areas we want to explore. One example would be The Lost Coast in California, South of Eureka. Wonderful scenic drive but definitely not with a motor home. Staying a week or more will be cheaper in two aspects. First, the number of nights you stay for a week is cheaper per night than regular nightly rates. Second, by staying longer in one spot means you will not be buying fuel as often. Consider going from point A, to B, to C to D in a weeks time. Each day you travel you will have to fuel up so lets say that you fuel up at half a tank and it cost you $150 to fuel. That time 4 is $600 in 4 to 6 days. Think of staying a week at each stop and you spend $600 in a month instead of a week. We don't plan our trip but do consider which route we are going to take and typically on the West Coast it is The 101. If you go into San Diego you will not pick up The 101 until going through LA using The 5. If we were going to start in Southern CA we would again travel to the Oceanside, Vista, Carlsbad area and stay for a while, then using the "Coaster" (wonderful and inexpensive travel system) we would take it and make stops along the way to San Diego. San Diego is a great place to visit. Old Town San Diego is a must, along with Seaport Village, the SD Zoo, and you can take the trains to the surrounding areas. Heading to SFran pick a campground that meets your needs as all the ones around SFran are pricey then use the BART for transportation. For a nominal fee you use the BART to ride into SF and the pass to ride the SF BART system to get around the city. Have to go - honey doo's waiting. Some things never change in a man's life.

Carl, My definitiion of PC is: Someone who thinks they can pick up doo doo by the clean end.

Carl, We have the "Pinto," maybe even "Edsel" of coaches. DW affectionately (NOT) named it "Citrus." You know, one has to be PC now a days.

My personal opinion is that the Progressive EMS-PT50C or EMS-HW50C are the better ones on the market. I acquired the PT-50C back in 2008 and I like the portability of it. We sold the old rig and the PT-50C went to the new rig. The hard wired HW50C is just as good but it does need to be hard wired into the MH's electrical system. Either one is well worth the price and mine has saved me numerous times. Good investment. However, with all the praise I have for the Progressive Industries product, any of the surge protectors on the market are better than nothing at all. p.s., Progressive Industries is discontinuing the PT50C but it still will have a LIFETIME warranty.

Don't forget that the trees hide behind their leaves also. Not fair at all.

Probably stuck on the side of a road in the UP trying to find someone to deliver diesel.

Sandy, Like others we made the trip from Niagara Falls across Canada to Mich. then up to St. Ignace then around and back down the other side. I also start looking at about 1/2 tank. It 2011 when we made that trip and I didn't have any problems finding diesel fuel and places for my 40' with TOAD to pull into. Go for it.

I have TST TPMS and I leave the TPM's on all year both on the coach and the TOAD. I do have to take them off the TOAD when using a pull-along car wash because my Low Profile Vogue wheels let them stick out a little and the rails of the car wash can pull them of ripping out the valve stem. (Go ahead, ask me how I know.) In the past two years or so I have only had to replace one sensor's battery. I have never had one stolen and I don't know anyone that has.

Wise person, and stay safe. Friends traveling that route had their awning shredded on the drive.

Had construction going on the the past days and missed the post. Did you get to stay at Fort Sam? There is a FamCamp El Paso a Fort Bliss, but problem this time of year is the Winter Texans filling up the parks. They do bring a little money to the area though.

Thanks Tom. Good information and welcome back.

It's afraid of DW, so it's working now! You do know how that is, right?

When he's picking on you he is leaving me alone, so thanks.

Carl, I'm just putting the options out there for those who want a wireless system. I'm eventually going to get an auto-gen start system that will start my generator when temps get to warm or battery starts getting low. Nothing is really a sure thing except having your pets with you.

FYI anyone, I have a MiFi which is recognized as WiFi and I have never had loss of signal traveling 46 of the 48 contiguous United States.

Besides having a commercial business sign on your vehicle, the Federal Law states that any vehicle weighing 26,001 pounds or more is a commercial vehicle. What happens in most states, except 4 I think, exempts motor-homes from needing a commercial license as long as it is driven for personal use. The same applies in most instances to weigh stations, however each state can require more stringent regulations as long as they don't usurp the Federal laws.

Hi Carl, We leave for Tucson the middle of February to meet up with a group. After that it will be a leisurely trip back home. Sometime late May or June we take the East Coast Trip. Did the West Coast last year. Left May 14th and returned September 13th.

Chuck, Doe a search on the words, "wireless temperature monitor with email" without the quote and you will see a lot of what you may be looking for.

Good one Herman, and maybe true.