tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1012334620640049242.post4393197505221147006..comments2024-02-27T03:16:08.430-05:00Comments on Rv Travels With Karen and Al: We LandedKaren and Alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15284661066870109259noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1012334620640049242.post-81557660555863959192012-08-28T11:17:44.414-04:002012-08-28T11:17:44.414-04:00Your motorhome will have no problems with those mo...Your motorhome will have no problems with those mountains. Going downhill just use the exhaust brake and maybe a bit of downshifting going up hill. <br /><br />Relax and enjoy the ride:)Chuck and Anneke's RV travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01929384797592263167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1012334620640049242.post-79325309181593454492012-08-28T08:06:38.564-04:002012-08-28T08:06:38.564-04:00P.S. A lot of this advice came from Freightliner S...P.S. A lot of this advice came from Freightliner School and the instructor was talking about the mountains in your area. You could just let your rig handle all the climbing, and not worry about it, but it's going to be a lot more wear and tear on the engine by not watching RPMs and downshifting. Jeannie and Eldyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04664198861231288915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1012334620640049242.post-40691966535494253232012-08-28T08:02:27.148-04:002012-08-28T08:02:27.148-04:00You have a rig that can handle the mountains just ...You have a rig that can handle the mountains just fine. Here's what you need to do...downshift before you start climbing, stay in at least 4th or 5th gear, keep your RPMS around 2,000-2300 going UP AND DOWN. Your temperature will rise as you go up, don't let it worry you unless it goes WAY up. If you are downshifting, it will kick the fan on and keep the engine cooler. DON'T USE CRUISE CONTROL to maintain constant speed. Don't ride your brakes. Use them to keep your RPMs where they need to be, but DON"T RIDE THEM. Tap them firmly. If you need any more info, email Eldy. You'd think I was the one driving to know all this stuff, but this is from Eldy. Naturally! We've been through mountains all over the U.S. and one of the highest passes in the U.S. without any problems. Eldy is the MAN! :-) Jeannie and Eldyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04664198861231288915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1012334620640049242.post-6253212323928013122012-08-28T06:59:32.304-04:002012-08-28T06:59:32.304-04:00Explore Charleston a lot! One of my favorite citi...Explore Charleston a lot! One of my favorite cities.Catherine, Jo Beth and Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06889362286725037937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1012334620640049242.post-72449068868621534252012-08-28T04:12:09.624-04:002012-08-28T04:12:09.624-04:00You have a Thousand Trails park in Yemassee. You m...You have a Thousand Trails park in Yemassee. You might as well practice on the hills there. Someday you will want to go west and they are really steep. Interstates are OK. Slow down prior to the hill then let the jake brake work. Only use regular brake when necessary. Don't ride that brake. Sounds like we missed some rough weather in FL. Darn, bet we run into love bugs on the way back. Margie and Rogerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09778628815035344373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1012334620640049242.post-56990815076502130122012-08-27T21:32:05.560-04:002012-08-27T21:32:05.560-04:00
Okey, you want to feel real good and have reaso...<br /> Okey, you want to feel real good and have reason for a cocktail hour celebration ???? Well get this, had the weather with Steve Jerve, Channel 8, Tampa on the iPad two different times today......this afternoon about 3 and tonight about 7..... Tornado warnings two at a time over Wessley Chapel and high winds..... At 3 PM and then at 7 PM a tornado sighted...... WOW, how lucky can you be ??? <br /> You will LOVE Asheville when you get there....but in the meantime have a rest and relax ... Charleston is super too...... Fun walking around town.... <br /> I am safe and sound in the Smokies !!!!SallyBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06638827772999662579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1012334620640049242.post-7593632778503670942012-08-27T21:31:43.515-04:002012-08-27T21:31:43.515-04:00Driving on a road is just driving on a road. It d...Driving on a road is just driving on a road. It doesn't matter whether it's flat or points up or down. Your bus will take care of it. All you have to do is point it. There's an awful lot of country to see on the other side of those mountains.<br /><br />JCJChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16987651845269865678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1012334620640049242.post-52266112410074724442012-08-27T20:59:24.746-04:002012-08-27T20:59:24.746-04:00We really enjoy exploring Charleston. We love all ...We really enjoy exploring Charleston. We love all that "Southern" hospitality.<br />I agree with Judy. You two should be fine driving in the mountains. This will give you a chance to add another state to your map.where's weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06146465650359155960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1012334620640049242.post-49552780811206053492012-08-27T20:56:58.876-04:002012-08-27T20:56:58.876-04:00As you know, I agree with Judy. Your diesel pushe...As you know, I agree with Judy. Your diesel pusher will handle these mountains with no trouble at all. Hope you head out for Ashville since you really want to see it. But staying put until after Labor Day might be a good idea.Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1012334620640049242.post-47370198058864220912012-08-27T20:56:05.409-04:002012-08-27T20:56:05.409-04:00Glad you're safe from the storm. The area you ...Glad you're safe from the storm. The area you are in sounds like a wonderful place to stay and explore. The farthest north on the west coast we got on our big 2005 trip was Jekyll Island near Brunswick. I was sorry we didn't have time to go all the way to Savannah and Charleston.<br /><br />Maybe there'll be another time.<br /><br />Look forward to hearing more about the area from you.<br /><br />BlessingsMargieAnnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05591436464085450834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1012334620640049242.post-33507542402466260012012-08-27T20:54:34.227-04:002012-08-27T20:54:34.227-04:00You wont have any trouble doing 26 up to Ashville ...You wont have any trouble doing 26 up to Ashville there is some hills from where 74 intersects with 26 up the Saludia grade to just south of Hendersonville. Let the transmission look out for itself it is smart enough. Turn on your exhaust brake and leave it on so you are used to it and it will more than handle coming down any grades you will find on 26 just make sure when you see the down hill warning sign to slow down so you don't hit the hill at full speed and have to brake to get the speed down. Have fun up there and do not worry about your motor it can handle it, it is beautiful country and make sure you visit the Biltmore estates.<br />RickRick and Elaine NBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08427469949434647618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1012334620640049242.post-8895747359064853402012-08-27T20:36:01.503-04:002012-08-27T20:36:01.503-04:00I don't think there's any need for you to ...I don't think there's any need for you to worry about your rig being able to handle the mountains here in the east especially if you are taking interstates. I didn't have any problems with them, and my rig isn't even a diesel.Travels with Emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00411769980205792011noreply@blogger.com