tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post2835691944588569404..comments2024-03-25T14:06:37.254-07:00Comments on On the Road Abode: Trading a zip code for a toad: Enjoying Friends, Family and Cooler Temps Along the CA CoastJodee Gravelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-22584181975655837972015-06-18T20:27:26.741-07:002015-06-18T20:27:26.741-07:00Jodee, when you go to Google Earth take that littl...Jodee, when you go to Google Earth take that little man by the size buttons and click and drag him to which road you want to drive. You will have a real live street view as the Google car drove that road so you will be actually right on the road just as if you are driving so the trees won't be in the way. It is way cool!! We saw the Google car in Kingston, Ontario while we were waiting for the ferry.John and Pam (ohtheplacestheygo.wordpress.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10853924678665624403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-24583477286217291472015-06-18T20:11:00.891-07:002015-06-18T20:11:00.891-07:00The GPS is the Rand McNally RV GPS that Camping Wo...The GPS is the Rand McNally RV GPS that Camping World sells. It routes around weight and height limits (you program your rig info), and advises you enroute when there is a steep decent, changes in speed limits, some construction, narrow bridges......that part has worked well. <br />The rig is still a lot to drive and I'd be happier if it felt more stable to me - but I do feel very confident getting it in and out of tight places. Still, I can't ride a bike or row a canoe worth a damn......Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-20791215000032457042015-06-18T20:05:44.976-07:002015-06-18T20:05:44.976-07:00Thanks for that good info Pam, I'll check it o...Thanks for that good info Pam, I'll check it out for sure. I've used GoogleEarth to follow a route, but where trees cover the road I've had trouble seeing if the road narrows or if those trees are hanging very low. <br /><br />Our next few stops are less than 150 mile travel days which makes me very happy - I'm preparing to join the 10:00ers!Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-52009667992975254792015-06-18T08:13:59.469-07:002015-06-18T08:13:59.469-07:00I'm with John & Pam on Google Street View....I'm with John & Pam on Google Street View. You've probably heard me say how much I HATE GPS even one of them. They are too often wrong. That said, what's the one you have that cautioned you about RV weight limits? I might try that one. Low bridges and weight limits are tricky things to find out. I am amazed at your facility with your rig. 35' right? Your temperatures sound wonderful. That elevation will do it every time.Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-60697998985979014762015-06-18T07:53:05.283-07:002015-06-18T07:53:05.283-07:00You aren't alone at the early hours on the roa...You aren't alone at the early hours on the road. There seems to be two groups of RVers...the before 8:00ers (which we don't like parking next to) and the 10:00ers (which we seem to be in most of the time). Since we generally only like to travel less than 200 miles, we aren't in a huge hurry usually. <br /><br />Glad you found some cooler temps. It sure is heating up across the country. Looks like you are in a perfect location:)<br /><br />You might want to try using Google street view before you hit the road so you can actually drive the route you are taking and see what the roads look like. John always does this prior to our departure. He can then see exactly what turns look like, the surface and the size of the road, and local land marks so we know where the turns are. Many time the Google car has driven right into the park. It has saved us many times and made our journey more pleasant knowing what is ahead. We never use the GPS. John generally prints a copy of the directions that he has just traveled which helps with remembering which side of the road the exit is on. Just thought I'd share what we have learned after five years on the road:) But we all have our own comforts for travel:) <br /><br />Sounds like you are enjoying the beginning of this life on the road:)John and Pam (ohtheplacestheygo.wordpress.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10853924678665624403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-37998125871370235002015-06-18T07:24:32.626-07:002015-06-18T07:24:32.626-07:00Thanks Janna :-))))Thanks Janna :-))))Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-45929625236505321262015-06-18T07:24:08.191-07:002015-06-18T07:24:08.191-07:00I keep saying we need a note on the Jeep to rememb...I keep saying we need a note on the Jeep to remember certain things, so I guess there should be one on the outside of the MH door that says "Remind me to take your picture!"Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-67175808995661778772015-06-18T07:22:34.645-07:002015-06-18T07:22:34.645-07:00Fortunately we both have similar schedules, but si...Fortunately we both have similar schedules, but since I prefer to get to our destination early in the day I'm usually the one "setting" the time :-) We'll feel more seasoned once we figure out all the systems with confidence!Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-81324507089967465772015-06-18T07:20:03.982-07:002015-06-18T07:20:03.982-07:00Glad you're heading north and getting out of t...Glad you're heading north and getting out of that heat! I'd love to see how a GPS is programmed.....and why they can be so different :-(Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-75673918378549438152015-06-18T07:18:21.624-07:002015-06-18T07:18:21.624-07:00Oh good, I won't worry about the code-enforcer...Oh good, I won't worry about the code-enforcers so much :-))) I'm very glad we waited until later on Tuesday, almost no traffic through the crowded bay area.Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-92097122338343784712015-06-18T07:17:02.248-07:002015-06-18T07:17:02.248-07:00Since I can look at GoogleEarth and see most of a ...Since I can look at GoogleEarth and see most of a route I like to do that before we depart, however things like weight limits don't have big flags visible from above so that was a new one for us. The wrong hwy would be one thing, but the thing only screws up on the little, narrow, critical roads!Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-32732884416702029052015-06-18T07:12:41.426-07:002015-06-18T07:12:41.426-07:00We love this cooler weather - definitely the place...We love this cooler weather - definitely the place to be right now!Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-13460469629285745242015-06-18T07:11:32.189-07:002015-06-18T07:11:32.189-07:00Thanks Lisa! Some trips she's bigger than othe...Thanks Lisa! Some trips she's bigger than others :-) Loving the sweatshirt weather.Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-26501865485683149832015-06-18T06:02:36.163-07:002015-06-18T06:02:36.163-07:00Life is good, very good! We wish you both all the...Life is good, very good! We wish you both all the best as you start this incredible part of your life!Janna and Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07591282756244454689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-50747708181975934752015-06-17T17:21:40.313-07:002015-06-17T17:21:40.313-07:00Forgetting to take photos of family and friends ha...Forgetting to take photos of family and friends happens to us a lot! Company shows up and we start gabbing. Next thing we know, they are gone, and we totally forgot to take pictures. :)exploRVistas - Diana and Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14370218758023274707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-69191356678009223122015-06-17T16:56:11.530-07:002015-06-17T16:56:11.530-07:00You guys are sounding like seasoned travelers alre...You guys are sounding like seasoned travelers already! Eric is always chomping at the bit to get us up and going early -- but I never seem to be ready to roll until 10 a.m. Ahhhh those cool coastal breezes sound wonderful….Laurel (www.ravenandchickadee.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09133248112440273123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-2348016589059004602015-06-17T11:25:36.130-07:002015-06-17T11:25:36.130-07:00Sounds like a very enjoyable time! Cooler is nice...Sounds like a very enjoyable time! Cooler is nice. Quite hot here in Placerville. We'll be heading out, slowly, towards Idaho next week. We use our truck's GPS and my iPhone. Yes, they do argue sometimes. I try to scope the route ahead on my phone to get a good feel for it before those arguments happen ;-)<br />DebbieMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14098946439067724168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-1884157355366409132015-06-17T09:56:40.234-07:002015-06-17T09:56:40.234-07:00I can see why that is one of your favorite places....I can see why that is one of your favorite places. No view is as great as an ocean view. Enjoy it while you can. And, you aren't the only RV on the road before 10AM. When we're heading out it's usually pretty early to avoid traffic on a weekend. If we're around a big city, we usually wait until work traffic subsides.Wanderin'https://www.blogger.com/profile/18099094689836499939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-82944292368175914362015-06-17T09:56:14.178-07:002015-06-17T09:56:14.178-07:00Unless we're on an Interstate highway, I rarel...Unless we're on an Interstate highway, I rarely trust any GPS. If you have two, they are always at odds. And my "navigator" isn't really good at reading maps. I mean, he grew up on a small island with a couple of roads. What maps? Steven would follow the GPS until we drove off a cliff, I ignore it until we reach the end of the earth. With us, it's tricky, but somehow we always get where we need to be!lindagraydaveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13357592624367907095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-92119972983072093162015-06-17T09:56:12.160-07:002015-06-17T09:56:12.160-07:00We were in SF on Monday. Good thing we brought a j...We were in SF on Monday. Good thing we brought a jacket :-) It's amazing how big of a temperature difference there is between the valley and the coast. <br />Backed in in one shot = great!!Rene https://www.blogger.com/profile/12780561678301320661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-4254333445144606172015-06-17T09:17:51.420-07:002015-06-17T09:17:51.420-07:00Sounds like you are doing great handling that big ...Sounds like you are doing great handling that big old beast! You'll be an old hand at it in no time! Enjoy those coastal breezes!Metamorphosis Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07637866156639686101noreply@blogger.com