Our next big adventure - West Coast

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   Now in a rest stop in AZ 2 or so hours from the Grand Canyon, where we will be starting tomorrow mid-day.  Limited connection so I won't get to catch up on other's posts on the forum.  I bumped into another podder couple today in Tucamacari, NM.  Lots of driving over the last 2 days.  Went through Greensburg, KS where the EF5 tornado wiped out the town in 2007 and was featured on Discovery as they rebuilt (all green).  Hit 108 F yesterday, I've had to cut my speed in the afternoon the last 2 days to manage engine temps.  Got an oil change today so at least I'm working with fresh oil over the mountain passes.  Enjoying the changing scenery from prairie to mesas!

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techntrek Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059	Topic: Our next big adventure - West Coast Posted: 09 Jul 2016 at 1:00am
	Now in a rest stop in AZ 2 or so hours from the Grand Canyon, where we will be starting tomorrow mid-day. Limited connection so I won't get to catch up on other's posts on the forum. I bumped into another podder couple today in Tucamacari, NM. Lots of driving over the last 2 days. Went through Greensburg, KS where the EF5 tornado wiped out the town in 2007 and was featured on Discovery as they rebuilt (all green). Hit 108 F yesterday, I've had to cut my speed in the afternoon the last 2 days to manage engine temps. Got an oil change today so at least I'm working with fresh oil over the mountain passes. Enjoying the changing scenery from prairie to mesas!
	Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

osage Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 13 Mar 2016 Online Status: Offline Posts: 146	Posted: 07 Jul 2016 at 9:12am
	after you get done in Wichita head west to Dodge then north to Scott state park park just need some care just outside of the park is the site of the last Indian battle in Ks also monument Rock then north and back on I-70 take a left and on to Co.

techntrek Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059	Posted: 06 Jul 2016 at 12:14am
	Hello from El Dorado State Park in Kansas. We did the Arch tour yesterday and then headed to Lake of the Ozarks State Park. Today we traveled along US 54 through the steep rolling hills of Missouri and into the plains of Kansas. I did see signs for Flint Hills on the way here - I encountered winds most of the day but my current setup with the WDH and radial tires made it fairly easy to handle. Tomorrow we plan to go into Wichita for the day and then come back to El Dorado.
	Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

osage Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 13 Mar 2016 Online Status: Offline Posts: 146	Posted: 03 Jul 2016 at 10:14pm
	be careful driving through the Flint hills in KS the wind can be tricky at times. also remember eastern KS about 900ft above sea level Denver is a mile high. up hill all the way.

techntrek Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059	Posted: 03 Jul 2016 at 9:38pm
	The Museum of the USAF was great, a very extensive collection. I didn't realize there were so many aircraft models over the years. I was happy to see the Apollo 15 capsule there, and it was sobering to see Bockscar, the plane that dropped the 2nd atomic bomb (we've seen the Enola Gay in DC so this completed the "pairing"). They just opened up a new hangar a few weeks ago so we were fortunate to see that. Today we traveled to Marengo Cave. Not as extensive or as many growths as Carlsbad or Mammoth Cave, but not bad. A bit expensive, though (privately owned). We are stopped for the night halfway to St. Louis, but we arrived at the campground an hour late because we received a Tornado Warning earlier. After a quick look at NOAA's radar/warning map I realized it was directly ahead of us on I-64. I had just filled up with gas so we hung around there as the Tornado Warning transitioned to a Severe Thunderstorm Warning, and with the winds whipping light poles and trees around there was no way I was going to pull my trailer through that. So we sat and enjoyed the show - and we weren't the only ones, the parking lot quickly filled up with sensible people. Tomorrow will be the Arch and more driving.
	Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

Unclewillis Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 26 Aug 2014 Location: NV Online Status: Offline Posts: 100	Posted: 03 Jul 2016 at 4:30am
	Heading to vegas?? Awesome. We live there. If you have any questions me know. We will be starting our 2 week Pod-venture on july 16. Tour of Utah national and state parks in the ole 176-T
	Daddy, Mommy and Daughter. BlackJack & Keno (boston Terriers) Rpod 176T 2015 Nick: ouR-pod

techntrek Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059	Posted: 01 Jul 2016 at 8:49pm
	First day of driving in, 10.5 hours including stops. Now sitting at John Bryan State Park in OH. I met Melissa and Brian (hope I got the names right), who are here on their maiden voyage in their new-to-them 178. Told them to stop by with any questions. Sitting here by the fire with a sweatshirt on, a little chilly. Hard to believe in 10 days when we are in the Las Vegas area it will be near 110. We will be visiting the National Air Force Museum tomorrow.
	Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

kindell Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 10 Jul 2015 Location: No California Online Status: Offline Posts: 61	Posted: 20 Jun 2016 at 4:52am
	Anybody going to the Rally in Deadwood, SD? July 14 to 17?
	Art & Kindell Cooper the Super Dog 2017 Keystone Bullet 265 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1/2 ton Former 2015 RPod 179

techntrek Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059	Posted: 07 Jun 2016 at 8:18pm
	WillThrill, you'll have to give a good report since we'll be right on your heels. We won't stay in Yosemite but we will be visiting.
	Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

techntrek Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059	Posted: 07 Jun 2016 at 8:15pm
	Have large freezer in the Salem, will travel! Just had a large crab feast in the backyard 2 weeks ago. Had to rig up a massive tarp to keep everyone dry, and rented heaters (in May! that's when things were unusually cool), but we pulled it off. Can do it again... Speaking of fish, one of the best trout fisheries in the US is 10 minutes from my house. Always welcome to land the pod and go fishing.
	Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual