Taking off while the other occupants sleep
I'm an early riser and my family is not. In the past, our travel days would consist of me waking up between 6:00 and 6:30 and waiting for the family to arise at 8:30. Then we would have breakfast, p...
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If you use a WRITTEN checklist, there is no problem doing a solo pre-trip inspection. I prefer to do it that way.
As far as leaving early, both the DW and I are both early risers and it is not unusual for us to leave the RV park before sunrise. Since my current coach is a gasser, I do not worry about my noise disturbing others and we just idle out of the park and on to the highways. As you found out, traffic in the major cities will be less and it means less stress on you.
I do not think it is a good idea to travel with anyone still in their bunk. Just discuss this with them the night before and have them up and belted in for the early trip. After a few YEARS of this routine, your passengers will get used to it.
As far as leaving early, both the DW and I are both early risers and it is not unusual for us to leave the RV park before sunrise. Since my current coach is a gasser, I do not worry about my noise disturbing others and we just idle out of the park and on to the highways. As you found out, traffic in the major cities will be less and it means less stress on you.
I do not think it is a good idea to travel with anyone still in their bunk. Just discuss this with them the night before and have them up and belted in for the early trip. After a few YEARS of this routine, your passengers will get used to it.
