I got up early and got things ready to leave. We chatted a little bit with friends and got going about 8:45.
Stopped for gas and lunch at about noon.
As we were getting close to St George, I was checking the SmarTire system and noticed the tires were getting hotter, so I slowed down to 55 MPH (from 60 MPH).
As we approached Mesquite, I pulled off at the first exit and waited in a parking lot to cool down the tires and transmission for about 30 minutes
The next stop I had to do at the top of the hill from Mesquite because the engine temp was get very close to red. We waited there for another 30 minutes.
We made it into Las Vegas before the SmarTire system went off complaining about the temp of the tire (177). O and the temperature here was 117
As we were transitioning from the 15 to 515 the ABS light turned on.
We are camped at the KOA. When we setup for camp, the A/C did not want to turn on, come to find out the circuit breaker tripped. Once that was reset the A/C turned on.
The Cats where very hot, so we got them wet and made sure they were cooled down before heading into Sam Town Casino.
We got dinner, Cheryl and Amanda did some gambling, Amanda and I did some walking around.
I left and once back at the RV found out that the dog had peed on the bed, so stripped the bed, turn the mattress over and make the bed. Needless to say I was not a happy camper!!!
Amanda and Cheryl returned with pockets a little lighter of money...
Friday, July 07, 2017
Thursday, July 06, 2017
2017/07/06 - Thursday - Vacation - Day 22 - Friends
We left at 9 and we started to head out of town and they have road construction - chip coating the road...
About an hour later I stopped for gas.
Next stop was for gas and lunch. I noticed somebody was having issues with their hitch setup and he asked if I could help. I offered two carbines and we used two locks and some chain to get him going again until he can buy a new pin.
Next stop gas before stopping for the afternoon.
We made it to our long time friends. We moved things around, put the tow-dolly down the driveway. then snugly put the RV down the driveway (the RV temps were high....)
They allowed us to connect to power so having the A/C on to keep us cool is greatly appreciated.
For dinner we went out and we treated their family to dinner.
Back we continued talking late into the night!
About an hour later I stopped for gas.
Next stop was for gas and lunch. I noticed somebody was having issues with their hitch setup and he asked if I could help. I offered two carbines and we used two locks and some chain to get him going again until he can buy a new pin.
Next stop gas before stopping for the afternoon.
We made it to our long time friends. We moved things around, put the tow-dolly down the driveway. then snugly put the RV down the driveway (the RV temps were high....)
They allowed us to connect to power so having the A/C on to keep us cool is greatly appreciated.
For dinner we went out and we treated their family to dinner.
Back we continued talking late into the night!
Wednesday, July 05, 2017
2017/07/05 - Wednesday - Vacation - Day 21 - Yellowstone
We left camp about 9:45.
On the way to Mammoth Hot Springs area the transmission got really hot. The climb from Gardiner and the entrance of Yellowstone Park to Mammoth Hot Springs (MHS) is very steep. The transmission almost hit 210.
We finally found a place to park in MHS (had to turn around once.) We did some walking around. We got our parks passports stamped and we found a place to have lunch. We picked the hotel restaurant - way to slow.
One section between MHS and Norris Canyon Rd had major road construction!
We finally pulled into West Yellowstone and went searching for the campground we used several years ago.
We pulled into Yellowstone Grizzly RV Park Resort at almost 3:00. They only had one spot available for one night and it was a premium spot, so we took it.
Unloaded the van and headed back into the park. Stopped at several places along the way. We finally stopped for dinner at the cafeteria at Old Faithful, by the time we finished dinner Amanda wanted to watch Old Faithful. Once it blew, we finally made it back to the RV about 11.
I received phone calls while we were out but could not listen to them until back at camp. It was work, so I logged on and checked a few things. All is ok.
On the way to Mammoth Hot Springs area the transmission got really hot. The climb from Gardiner and the entrance of Yellowstone Park to Mammoth Hot Springs (MHS) is very steep. The transmission almost hit 210.
We finally found a place to park in MHS (had to turn around once.) We did some walking around. We got our parks passports stamped and we found a place to have lunch. We picked the hotel restaurant - way to slow.
One section between MHS and Norris Canyon Rd had major road construction!
We finally pulled into West Yellowstone and went searching for the campground we used several years ago.
We pulled into Yellowstone Grizzly RV Park Resort at almost 3:00. They only had one spot available for one night and it was a premium spot, so we took it.
Unloaded the van and headed back into the park. Stopped at several places along the way. We finally stopped for dinner at the cafeteria at Old Faithful, by the time we finished dinner Amanda wanted to watch Old Faithful. Once it blew, we finally made it back to the RV about 11.
I received phone calls while we were out but could not listen to them until back at camp. It was work, so I logged on and checked a few things. All is ok.
Tuesday, July 04, 2017
2017/07/04 - Tuesday - Vacation - Day 20 - Travel Day
I went ahead and set my alarm... well we got moving right on time 9:05 (ok five minutes late... but we are on vacation :) )
At noon we stopped for fuel for the RV and moved to a Walmart so us humans could eat our necessary fuel.
Again another fuel stop for the RV.
The first campground we went had a big sign that said FULL, so off to the next. I noticed about three other RVs turned onto the road that we are planning to go. Sure enough all three are heading to the KOA. So we had to wait a little bit for them to get processed. And thank goodness they had a spot for us - one of the deluxe spots. But when they did not have anything else available you just take it and go with the flow. It is a back-in so I had to unload the van and then back the tow-dolly and RV down the spot. We have grass and our own "patio" that looks through the trees at the Yellowstone River. Which is muddy and the level is currently high.
Cheryl made dinner. While it was cooking Mom M and I worked on the A/C rain gutter. We had bought some stuff yesterday to upgrade it so now it looks better and less likely to leak.
We watched a movie.
At noon we stopped for fuel for the RV and moved to a Walmart so us humans could eat our necessary fuel.
Again another fuel stop for the RV.
The first campground we went had a big sign that said FULL, so off to the next. I noticed about three other RVs turned onto the road that we are planning to go. Sure enough all three are heading to the KOA. So we had to wait a little bit for them to get processed. And thank goodness they had a spot for us - one of the deluxe spots. But when they did not have anything else available you just take it and go with the flow. It is a back-in so I had to unload the van and then back the tow-dolly and RV down the spot. We have grass and our own "patio" that looks through the trees at the Yellowstone River. Which is muddy and the level is currently high.
Cheryl made dinner. While it was cooking Mom M and I worked on the A/C rain gutter. We had bought some stuff yesterday to upgrade it so now it looks better and less likely to leak.
We watched a movie.
Monday, July 03, 2017
2017/07/03 - Monday - Vacation - Day 19 - National Park - Two
We got up early so we can get to the ranger led program for Amanda's Jr Ranger book.
We were about 5 minutes late, but no issue of us joining and listening to the talk.
We went back to the visitor center and Amanda completed her book so another JR Ranger book done.
We ate lunch along the way to our next location. Getting close one of the roads was under major construction and it was basically a gravel road.
To get to "Fort Union Trading Post", the drive was is in Montana, but the fort is in North Dakota. Amanda got another JR Ranger book completed.
We stopped at the "Theodore Roosevelt National Park - North Unit" but the visitor office was closed, but we did drive to the overlook.
We came back to the RV so Turquoise could get some outside time.
We left again and stopped at two different locations and we got some wood to do a shelf in the RV for the computer above the desk, so I can stop worrying about the cats stepping on the computer while I am transferring photos.
We stopped for dinner and then went to Walmart to do some more shopping.
Back at the RV we got a few things ready for tomorrow drive.
We were about 5 minutes late, but no issue of us joining and listening to the talk.
We went back to the visitor center and Amanda completed her book so another JR Ranger book done.
We ate lunch along the way to our next location. Getting close one of the roads was under major construction and it was basically a gravel road.
To get to "Fort Union Trading Post", the drive was is in Montana, but the fort is in North Dakota. Amanda got another JR Ranger book completed.
We stopped at the "Theodore Roosevelt National Park - North Unit" but the visitor office was closed, but we did drive to the overlook.
We came back to the RV so Turquoise could get some outside time.
We left again and stopped at two different locations and we got some wood to do a shelf in the RV for the computer above the desk, so I can stop worrying about the cats stepping on the computer while I am transferring photos.
We stopped for dinner and then went to Walmart to do some more shopping.
Back at the RV we got a few things ready for tomorrow drive.
Sunday, July 02, 2017
2017/07/02 - Sunday - Vacation - Day 18 - Next National Park
We got moving a little late - around 9:45. I took the route with the least amount of gravel roads for our travels. I did not go straight to the 95, I waiting for awhile until heading north.
Around lunch time the rest area I was going to use was closed so I had to wait another hour before stopping and having lunch. For some reason I was more tired today driving then I have been on this trip.
We stopped for gas, thinking it was a Flying J's but it is a Shell for gas (Flying J's for the truckers).
We are stopped for the night in Dickinson for two night, so we can go see the three National Parks in area.
Unloaded the van from the tow-dolly and we headed out. I drove through part of town in search of a hardware store, but nothing on that route.
We stopped at "Theodore Roosevelt National Park - Painted Canyon Visitor Center" and then continued on to "Theodore Roosevelt National Park - South Unit". Amanda got the paper work so she can start working on the Jr Ranger Badge.
We did the Scenic Loop Drive - 36 miles and saw several animals, also during the loop a thunder storm moved over and we got to see the lighting show with lots of rain for about an hour.
Back out of the park, we stopped for dinner.
On the way back to the RV, the wind and rain was really bad for part of the drive.
Around lunch time the rest area I was going to use was closed so I had to wait another hour before stopping and having lunch. For some reason I was more tired today driving then I have been on this trip.
We stopped for gas, thinking it was a Flying J's but it is a Shell for gas (Flying J's for the truckers).
We are stopped for the night in Dickinson for two night, so we can go see the three National Parks in area.
Unloaded the van from the tow-dolly and we headed out. I drove through part of town in search of a hardware store, but nothing on that route.
We stopped at "Theodore Roosevelt National Park - Painted Canyon Visitor Center" and then continued on to "Theodore Roosevelt National Park - South Unit". Amanda got the paper work so she can start working on the Jr Ranger Badge.
We did the Scenic Loop Drive - 36 miles and saw several animals, also during the loop a thunder storm moved over and we got to see the lighting show with lots of rain for about an hour.
Back out of the park, we stopped for dinner.
On the way back to the RV, the wind and rain was really bad for part of the drive.
Saturday, July 01, 2017
2017/07/01 - Saturday - Vacation - Day 17 - Full and Horses
After getting the RV ready and pulling out of our spot, I put the van onto the two-dolly. We finally left about 9:20.
We arrived in Fargo and our first stop was at Flying J's to fill the RV. At the next location, the RV park was full, so we went to choice number two and they are full also. So I headed for the airport. Found a big parking lot and stopped to do lunch.
Called a few more places further out of town. Finally found one that could take us for one night.
After eating lunch we headed for camp, come to find out they are on a gravel road and they really tailor to the horses.
Unloaded the van and Mom D got her stuff ready for her flight home tonight.
We got into the van and headed back into Fargo, first stop was at Flying J's again but gas for the van.
Next stop - dinner
After dinner we went to the airport and dropped off Mom D for her late flight home.
We went to Walmart to do some shopping.
I took the route that Waze wanted me to go and that was longer and more time on the gravel. The van is really dusty now!
I did laundry - two loads, the first load I had to do two cycles in the dryer.
We arrived in Fargo and our first stop was at Flying J's to fill the RV. At the next location, the RV park was full, so we went to choice number two and they are full also. So I headed for the airport. Found a big parking lot and stopped to do lunch.
Called a few more places further out of town. Finally found one that could take us for one night.
After eating lunch we headed for camp, come to find out they are on a gravel road and they really tailor to the horses.
Unloaded the van and Mom D got her stuff ready for her flight home tonight.
We got into the van and headed back into Fargo, first stop was at Flying J's again but gas for the van.
Next stop - dinner
After dinner we went to the airport and dropped off Mom D for her late flight home.
We went to Walmart to do some shopping.
I took the route that Waze wanted me to go and that was longer and more time on the gravel. The van is really dusty now!
I did laundry - two loads, the first load I had to do two cycles in the dryer.
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