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Woo hoo! 165 miles and second night of our maiden voyage!
Hey all!

We finally done did it! Left Oakland yesterday for the delta. Spent one night in an RV park ( definitely not for me), and then at the suggestion of a fellow LDer on Facebook page, hightailed it out of that tree lined parking lot for a real campground. I'm here with the dogs AND the cat in Sycamore Ranch near Oroville, relaxing after eating a delicious steak dinner cooked in my kitchen.
F'n awesome.
I'm so glad I stayed in my LD in my backyard for a few nights before trying her on the road. I knew how to use all the hookups, turn everything on, level my rig, and all that. Even Dumped black tank today, though the dump hole was too high so the park owner explained how I had to "walk" the nasty along the hose. Gross.

So far so good! Did have a eye opener moment when I came back to LD in Walmart parking lot to find it was way too hot inside for the animals. They were OK, but I didn't expect that when it wasn't that warm out and the windows are all tinted. (And I did leave windows open for them). We drove rest of way with generator on and cooler running in back. I guess going forward any shopping trips on warm days will require generator and cooler.

Oh, and the jetpack is fantastic. I have no T-Mobile service here but I can use WiFi to call friends and family!
1991 22' LD Multi-Plan
Re: Woo hoo! 165 miles and second night of our maiden voyage!
Reply #1 –
Lisa,

Nicely done. Level looks great, good choice of cold beverage and the “kids” look like they’re enjoying themselves.

Way to go . 👍

Kent
2015 27' RB "MissB.Haven"
Re: Woo hoo! 165 miles and second night of our maiden voyage!
Reply #2 –
And to think, you almost gave up on the whole thing. Good job....

Jon......
1994 MB
Re: Woo hoo! 165 miles and second night of our maiden voyage!
Reply #3 –
Hoo ray!
Rodney
1988 Mid Bath
Re: Woo hoo! 165 miles and second night of our maiden voyage!
Reply #4 –
Nice photos.  And, the right kind of dogs!
2014 27 MB
Towd: Either the Jeep Wrangler or trailer containing the BMW R1200GS and 2 E-bicycles
Happy wife=Happy life
Re: Woo hoo! 165 miles and second night of our maiden voyage!
Reply #5 –
That's some of the finest leveling I've ever seen. Good job, Lisa!   :)
Greg & Victoria
2017 Mid-Bath  “Nocona” towing a manual 2015 Forester
Previously a 1985 TK
SKP #61264
Re: Woo hoo! 165 miles and second night of our maiden voyage!
Reply #6 –
Quote from: HiLola  - 
That's some of the finest leveling I've ever seen. Good job, Lisa!   :)

Thanks,

Unfortunately we've sprung a leak and I'm not sure if we should stay another night. :(
1991 22' LD Multi-Plan
Re: Woo hoo! 165 miles and second night of our maiden voyage!
Reply #7 –
Lisa, you can stay another night, I think.  See the other thread.  If you are dripping from the pressure relief valve, the post before mine, posted while I was typing, tells you exactly what to do.  If the leak is not from the pressure relief valve, but is getting onto the floor under the heater, then dripping into the compartment below, your water heater tank has a leak and needs to be replaced.  I went three weeks from the time I spotted my leak until I replaced the heater.  So, you are ok for a while.

Ken F in NM
'08 MB
Re: Woo hoo! 165 miles and second night of our maiden voyage!
Reply #8 –
Good to see your LD back in it's natural habitat.  At least the first night RV Parking lot had trees, many don't.
Dogs sure look happy.   Welcome to the road.
Joel
Joel & Terry Wiley
dog Zeke
2013  31 IB   Orwan   / 2011 CRV Tow'd LWEROVE
Re: Woo hoo! 165 miles and second night of our maiden voyage!
Reply #9 –
We use sensorpush The easiest way to monitor the environmental conditions affecting the things... - it will take the temperature (wherever you put it/them) and using a gateway connect to your hotspot so that you can see the temp in the rig when you are not there (if you have internet access via cell or another hotspot).  IMO - A must with pets unless you are in nice cool areas - vehicles get hot quickly and get much hotter than outside, even when to us outside weather feels fine.  We use it also for our fridge/freezer so we see all the temps in the rig while we are gone.

Having a vent fan on can help also, we find that if it is less than 90 out, with mylar on windows that have sun on them and a vent roof fan on, the rig stays tolerable inside. Over 90 outside and we need the AC on.  Our pets are pros at finding the coolest spots in the rig when it warms up, even if it means giving up their view and laying on the floor under the AC (I don't keep the AC on a warmer temp as it quickly gets too cold for me when it is on medium or coldest). 
Jane & Scott
Currently have a 1989 TK  LD we did a lot of upgrades on.
Bigfoot 25RQ Twin on order with early summer 2024 ETA

Our smartphone autocorrects into very poor English.
 We disclaim the illusion of ignorance this creates as we have enough ignorance we rightly claim.
Re: Woo hoo! 165 miles and second night of our maiden voyage!
Reply #10 –
Quote from: Kenneth Fears  - 
Lisa, you can stay another night, I think.  See the other thread.  If you are dripping from the pressure relief valve, the post before mine, posted while I was typing, tells you exactly what to do.  If the leak is not from the pressure relief valve, but is getting onto the floor under the heater, then dripping into the compartment below, your water heater tank has a leak and needs to be replaced.  I went three weeks from the time I spotted my leak until I replaced the heater.  So, you are ok for a while.

Ken F in NM
Hmm. No water from pressure relief valve. No water anywhere in the HWH panel (that area you can see from outside the vehicle. ) Where would I see it on the floor? The HWH seems to be under the fridge in my LD, behind some drawers.  I have not found any water inside my LD.  It did eventually stop once I turned off the water pump. I moved my vehicle (unrelated) and it did not start leaking again after the move. I have since turned on the pump again and am periodically checking to see if the leak has returned.

I really wish I had brought more beer. That was my biggest mistake on this trip.
1991 22' LD Multi-Plan
Re: Woo hoo! 165 miles and second night of our maiden voyage!
Reply #11 –
After all this, I love my LD. But now  I want one with a 454 engine and everything in better shape (systems, that is. The interior in mine is quite nice).

Someone on here sent me a message recently about another MP with the 454 that they are considering selling. I may consider that. I'm ready to buy some land outside the city and would be ok staying in an LD for a while. I want quiet, nature, and space for me and the dogs.    Houses in the bay area are ridiculously overpriced and I'm pissed about paying such high property taxes and getting no services. I'd rather live on some land and do what I want with it and pay less money for the privilege.

Sorry, I'm ranting because I have but one beer left and I have to make it last the rest of the night.
1991 22' LD Multi-Plan
Re: Woo hoo! 165 miles and second night of our maiden voyage!
Reply #12 –
Quote from: meandthedogs  - 
I have but one beer left and I have to make it last the rest of the night.
In that case, make sure it's a growler... ;)
Joel & Terry Wiley
dog Zeke
2013  31 IB   Orwan   / 2011 CRV Tow'd LWEROVE
Re: Woo hoo! 165 miles and second night of our maiden voyage!
Reply #13 –
Not sure if you have used your a/c or not.   It may be the source of the water leak.     If you are in just about any area were the water content in the air is 'high' your a/c will wring in out.  

glen

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It's all good .......
2014 Twin King
Re: Woo hoo! 165 miles and second night of our maiden voyage!
Reply #14 –
Quote from: meandthedogs  - 
After all this, I love my LD. But now  I want one with a 454 engine and everything in better shape (systems, that is.

Lisa

The Chevy 350 V8 is much too underpowered for the size of the vehicle, IMO.
What you should want is a much newer, lower mileage LD, not with a 454 but with a V10.
The E450 has more powerful engine along with a heavy duty chassis, compared to your lightweight LD's G30 chassis, plus it is a newer design that will get better mileage, along with more power, better brakes and has a much higher GVW. A LD with the 454 will still have the same lightweight chassis and low GVW.

We owned a 1983 LD for eight years and were never happy about how underpowered it was and how the chassis 'felt' soft and flexible, which is was.  Even LD's Steve admits the G30 was never a strong chassis but was all that was available at the time.
The first drive in a E450 was amazing and was all it took to realize we needed a newer LD.
I have a feeling that the upcoming E450, with the new 7.3-L engine and 10-speed transmission, will offer a similar experience.

Larry
Larry
2003 23.5' Front Lounge, since new.  Previously 1983 22' Front Lounge.
Tow vehicles  2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2001 Jeep Cherokee
Photo Collection: Lazy Daze
Re: Woo hoo! 165 miles and second night of our maiden voyage!
Reply #15 –
Quote from: meandthedogs  - 
Hey all!

We finally done did it! Left Oakland yesterday for the delta. Spent one night in an RV park ( definitely not for me), and then....

... Did have a eye opener moment when I came back to LD in Walmart parking lot to find it was way too hot inside for the animals. They were OK, but I didn't expect that when it wasn't that warm out and the windows are all tinted. (And I did leave windows open for them). We drove rest of way with generator on and cooler running in back. I guess going forward any shopping trips on warm days will require generator and cooler.

Sorry to be late to congratulate you.  When your driving the dash AC will cool the RV.  Just open the rear most hatch a crack, not a lot.  This will let the hot air escape, and suck the cool air from the cabin through the rest of the RV.  Cars use the same principle to cool the interior.  The opening is generally in the trunk or in the case of a station wagon (aka cross over, sport ute etc) near the tailgate.  This also helps with warming the RV in cold weather.  Nothing wrong with using the generator, just thought I would mention this so you have a backup plan.
John
Currently: 2008 36' Tiffin Open Road
Previously: 2007 Mid Bath
 
Re: Woo hoo! 165 miles and second night of our maiden voyage!
Reply #16 –
Quote from: John DaCrema  - 
Sorry to be late to congratulate you.  When your driving the dash AC will cool the RV.  Just open the rear most hatch a crack, not a lot.  This will let the hot air escape, and suck the cool air from the cabin through the rest of the RV.  Cars use the same principle to cool the interior.  The opening is generally in the trunk or in the case of a station wagon (aka cross over, sport ute etc) near the tailgate.  This also helps with warming the RV in cold weather.  Nothing wrong with using the generator, just thought I would mention this so you have a backup plan.
John

Unfortunately the dash air doesn't work well, if at all. The dash portion definitely doesn't work. Some air does blow out the bottom by my feet, but it's not sufficient to cool down the vehicle.  I had the blowers checked out at the mechanic, but he said they don't have the machine needed to suck out the refrigerant and test, so I have to go to a place that does.

Right now I'm not sure what I'm going to do next, but I'm thinking I may just start looking for a newer LD rather than put more money into this one. I want this floorplan, though, so it's going to be a bit difficult.
1991 22' LD Multi-Plan