First timer - diving in

gccch wrote:
Thank you all for the excellent advice and kind comments. Many of you recommend short distance before making the trip we have planned. Well, that is really good advice and we would be doing this however we have a commitment to make the trip either with or without the RV, so we will roll the dice on this and give it a try. We will expect problems, and will mostly make this first leg about getting there rather than camping. We may even use hotels until we get to Denver then start venturing more.

We will need to take a close look at the tires. Kind of figured they would be ok, but as many pointed out the limited use could be an issue. Will also request more details of the local use by previous owner so we can better understand if this is a significant worry.

Thanks again for all the great inputs!! Keep them coming! We will give updates as we make progress on our new adventure.

Will not add anything to the advice given, as it - or at least most of it - comes from real life experiences.

we have a commitment to make the trip either with or without the RV, so we will roll the dice on this and give it a try. We will expect problems, and will mostly make this first leg about getting there rather than camping. We may even use hotels until we get to Denver then start venturing more.

Don't put yourself in a box - go ahead and get your tickets on Southwest, just in case, as you can put them in the bank to use later, we fly out often, sometimes with the Coach here sometimes there, so it is an option, for now or for later. (Just a thought)

Few things I'll mention - the generator is there to be used - but in a gas unit it is hard to sleep with it on. (Just the voice of experience, one more reason for a diesel)

Wal*Mart is your friend - good for more than you can Imagine as you travel.

When might you start the Drive/Adventure to Denver?

I always suggest to travelers/RV'er to try to get to Hannibal and drive out on RT 36 - Great road (at least till you get to Colorado) lot less Traffic - Fewer trucks - great people along the way - just easy.

As has been suggested tires - at least front - but surprised no one mentioned Batteries - Might be something that you use to seal the deal - "New tires and new Batteries" as just need to have with something 7 years old.

Toad - you have not mentioned what you plan to Tow - or do you plan to tow?

One more thought - if this is for more than just seasonal times, a long look at a few Longer than 34' Coaches - you will be amazed at how much difference there is in 300 sq ft vs 450 sq ft.

Last, Colorado is my Second Home - so would love to clue you into a few great travel destinations - Denver is not full of RV parks, my Favorite ( Clear Creek RV Park ) ............

Keep us in the loop, give the Model of the unit you are looking at and you will get a wealth of Info. Last - also look to Irv2.com as another source of great info.

Best of Luck,