Road Trip ~ Things NEVER Go As Planned ~ Now What?
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My name is Eric and I travel with my cats, “Tara” & “Opie” and puppy “Tig” in a 24ft 2001 Ford Tioga RV named “Freeda” and tow either a 2014 Smart Car named “Tater Tot” or my 2012 Harley Softail Slim named “Black Betty” in a 6x10 trailer. We travel about 35 miles a day chasing 70 degrees year-round since 2010.
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🚨 Just a thought: The prior recently replaced alternator, only three months old, should have come with a warranty from wherever your prior mechanic purchased it. Usually parts come from nationwide supply houses ie: NAPA, O’Reilly’s, Advanced Auto, Auto Zone, etc. The shop you just went to should have given you a credit for the part or given you back the original alternator for you to return for a full refund. I always verify where my parts are coming from and have the mechanic notate on my bill the warranty from the parts store along with the shop’s warranty being offered. 🚗
I worked for a nationwide parts retailer for close to 10 years and the process is not just that easy. First the transaction was made between the original mechanic and the parts store. In that case the original mechanic would need to be doing the transaction for the replacement with the supporting paperwork unless at the original store in which it was purchased.
@@aday1637 Says who? As they all come with a Warranty..
@@WizzRacing he is wrong they would have covered it, but he had to go to the store he bought it at to get it covered under it. but he no where close to it.
I always get my parts from autozone because they give you lifetime warranty on Alternators
You can put bungee cords on cage to prevent rattling. Drove cross country and it did the trick
Be careful to put the hooks to the outside of the crate so Tig doesn’t get hooked by them.
Setting the cage on a 2 or 3” foam square may dull the rattle too.
If someone asked me, I would recommend small pipe clamps or just plastic tie-wraps.... but that's just me.
I love your amazment at Tig’s brilliance. Puppies soak up training like a sponge. The more time you put into training the better your relationship will be.
Tig's most important ability is to make you feel better.. Glad you are all okey. You said you didn't get to show his tricks: the most important thing is you are well.
I love how you talk to Tig like he’s going to talk back to you. No hate, I do the same darn thing!
Regarding the on load off load remember there is a DC to DC charger in your solar system. So even an off load test will not be correct as it still is on load. To get a correct test you would have to use the victron app and turn the DC to DC charger off.
I think you would know more about that stuff then a shop
So sorry you're having all this RV trouble! Hope your time at Ausia's place helped - and that all is fixed and fine. Tig is SO CUTE!!! Nice to see Opie and Tara are doing well with the new addition. You are such a great pet parent, Eric!!!
Now, paying it forward here -- I was told long ago by an experienced dog parent about this, and it has been invaluable, so I thought I would share with you (if you're not already doing it) ....
It's training Tig to know "pee" and "poop" - this is REALLY HELPFUL. Every time he goes to do his business, say these words repeatedly as he is in the process followed by lots of praise. My dogs all learned fast that I was telling them they needed to pee or poop and I guess Pavlov was right.
As they got older, they could do their stuff almost on cue. GREAT help when it's raining, snowing, icy, high heat, etc. Seriously wonderful.
Heck yes, great to have friends, and not stranded on a desolate place on I 40. I'd melt down too. You did the right thing, you and the pets are safe. Definitely know Scott and Ed are mechanically knowledgeable. Good Lord was looking after you. It's going to be fine. 🙂👍
The house my wife spent several years in as a child to 18-years-old, it’s core is a log cabin. The interior door frames are 15 or so, inches wide.
All will work out. You’re safe. Your pets are safe. You’re with friends. Have faith and take your time getting back to your place.
Eric, I would have had a couple meltdowns too…luckily you have a lot of support from your friends and I hope together you can figure out what the problem is. Have a great visit with Ausia and the group and a safe and uneventful drive back home👍
he needs another male dog to teach him to lift the leg. glad you got to Denny's. off-camera melt downs are ok. big shout out to those who helped you. thanks for keeping it real.
My male Lab had only his rescue sisters as teachers! So that big ol’ 130lb boy would squat like a girl! He MAYBE raised his leg once or twice! Just as well, he was neutered & even then when there’s an accident, it’s a lot better than letting ‘er rip on furniture or whatever! 😂. Lordy, I miss that Lab-best friend I ever had and that includes my late husband! Lost my Lab in 2014 & now I’m prolly relocating westward traveling solo at 64, it’s time for another! Besides being company, NO ONE ever messed with me or my vehicle!
Could be just the battery going bad- had it happen to me. Mine just went like someone turned off a switch, driving at night, lights and engine just died. Learn some wrenching skills- it is really not hard swapping out things like starters and alternators- it's just step by step. There are hundreds of how to RUclips videos, that if not for your specific vehicle, will at least show the main things. Plus there are online diagrams and forum posts for your specific vehicle for sure. Just think of it like big Mechano, because it is pretty much that. Invest in some good basic tools- socket set, wrenches, etc- and a volt meter- you can test the alternator is charging the battery as well as the state of the battery. Also, you're lucky you have the generator- you could at a pinch run off the lithium set up with that battery charger you had while driving- just work out the cable management to be safe as well as a way to cut off the power from the cab.
Having friends across the country is the best part of nomadic life❤❤
For a male dog, the lifting the leg is actually a learned trait. Unless he is around another male who does it, more than likely he will not lift his leg.
We had a female Welsh Corgi who lifted her leg….the males taught her❤❤
Hi Eric. Such a stressful situation- sorry you have to go through that! Thank goodness for your friends and their help.
If it is alternator, first thing to do is turn off dash AC and every other electrical load. Next to take a multimeter red lead to output side of alternator and black lead to ground like chassis to check for alternator output voltage. DM me if you still need help. YOU NEED A MULTIMETER. You could save so much $$$$ and learn. Motortrend says alt should be 13.9-14.8 with ideal 14.2. Probably crap quality alternator but take 10 min and trace the wires for crewing breaks or loose connections or loose ground. It might be something simple.
You RV will circulate the air. Just put it on max. That does re-circulate the air conditioning.
Eric, check for corrision in your battery cables. I don't mean the connectors but the actual cable itself. See if you can peel/roll back some of the insulation and see any signs of corrision. I had a car burn through two alternators in a relatively short period of time. The battery cables, under the insulation were stuffed with green corriosion. Mechanic figured that the resistance of the battery cables was now so high it was making the alternator(s) work overtime and burn out. No problems after the swap. Probably not your problem, but it's easy to check.
i hope he sees this.
Cool stops you made along the way. Sorry to hear about your dilemma, but don't say things never go as planned, because more often than not, they do work out for you. Friends are around to help and you're a smart guy. You'll work this one out too. Have fun and Hugs!
Wow! That is extremely stressful. Glad all of you are safe and now you can try to figure out what the heck is wrong.
Hi Eric, first ,I must tell you how proud I am at the way you handled this situation. You were able to do what needed to be done to keep your precious pets cool, so that was the main thing. YOU are now with friends that are like family! That is every thing. I was very impressed at how well acclimated with Arizona. You seem very comfortable there. Rest up and enjoy the comfort that your friends/family provide you. See you soon, you did great. Hugs, Louise
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Very nice comment 💕
Have a beautiful bless Day 🙏
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Just wait until you make the trip in spring, fall or winter in AZ. It will be perfect.
Thumbnail: "Fire and smoke breakdown!"
Video: No fire, no smoke, no breakdown"
But, views are views.
😂 The ole clickbait-a-rooney
That's just good marketing!
I was just thinking the same thing. I have little patience for that crap.
Check your fuses and wires for frayed or chewed. Tighten and check all connections as well as battery wiring
I think its some thing simple
Those rats .... 🐀 maybe
Q. Are you using your alternator to charge your setup in the back? If you do, your alternator gives what the load needs so if you have used your setup it will give the left over amps in it and maxing the alternator will run very hot n burn out, to stop that run a 40amp DC to DC charger
I don't blame you, you guys stay safe!
Hi Eric!!! The fur babies are all so lucky to have you as their Dad!! Just quick question- has Tig gotten all of his Parvo series of shots? Please be cautious when letting him pee-roam if different places, this was something our Vet always reminded us with all our dogs over the years when they were 🐶 puppies. I’m sure you’re taking every precaution for that smart sweet TIG ❤️
I remember well the stress of those "unexpected' events. Freaking out because I was worried about our 2 dogs getting too hot. Believe me I feel for you. The funny thing is things always turned out just fine. ❤
I know from other blogs, you are past this problem now. Great. Sometimes it can be as simple as a bad battery. We have had both, alternator go out (after 8 years), and later bad batteries. We had the luxury of running the generator to keep charging the battery as we drove. One or the other can cause all sorts of symptoms, can be very frustrating. I did have my alternator rebuilt by an expert, who put in all the good stuff, and I carry it as a spare. Actually, I carry lots of miscellaneous electronic spares, probably more than I will ever need, but just in case.
Some full size vans allow a dual car battery backup install in the engine compartment. You could consider adding a second car battery if that van has the space, and with a good auto mechanic could consider adding a switch that puts the second battery on your RV / solar circuit. Also, some full size fords have space for a second alternator which you could install as a backup but that gets more complicated. Other RUclips people have covered the how to on these topics.
prayers 4 all those involved in the fire.
Oh, Eric, you are such a "proud Papa". 😃 Little Tig is such a great addition to your family. That cabin that did not burn was interesting. Thanks for that stop.
I worry about Tig. So many dangers out there for little animals.
Aloha, Eric! Really just love the Tioga Trio, Tig, Opie & Tara (the TOTs). I’m sorry you had a set back. I did love the places you stopped. Thank you & stay safe😊✌️🏄♀️
Sometimes things like this happen, but that’s okay! You always seem prepared for anything! Safe travels!!!
Yay another nomadic fanatic video!
dang that sux!!!,hopefully u have a volt meter tester,just start checking every wire in and out..good luck eric😎🍻
Eric we had a station wagon our alternator went out we got a new one at Oreily's and in short, we ended up going through 3 more.
Finally, we went through at local place that rebuilds the original Ford OEM and it lasted several years till we sold it.
Hopefully this will fix it, but I would be looking for an OEM PART.
It's extremely stressful when mechanical things go wrong while on the road, especially with pets! I'm dealing with the heat here in Chino Valley Az. 104 degrees and the RV air is not capable of cooling very well at those temps. I have to spray the RV and air-conditioner down with the hose every couple hours or it shuts down. Just praying it keeps working. Glad to see you made it to a safe place.
Eric I think you should have Opie walk along with TIG and I think it would be a good thing because you used to do that with Jax all the time and he was well-trained. I think Opie wants to share more of the experience and be equal to Tig.
Eric, My Tioga did the same thing. After months of Arizona heat running the RV AC while driving and having intermittent electrical issues like you I found the culprit. There is a junction box back where the shore power cord connects with the coach and chassis batteries. The wires inside are not heavy enough for the load you are putting on it. They have burned up and will catch fire if you continue driving it when it acts up. I was in Laughlin and luckily coasted down the hill!
It could be something simple like the blinker fluid. Peace
I have the same engine, had my alternator replaced last year, and a new battery. My battery just died, only 16 months old. All is good (I hope), but yeah...had the same freak-out Eric. It dangerous to break down in this heat, but you have a great backup system, it's a must-have when traveling like we do.
Hey as a senior vintage multi pet traveler... Put a few strips of duck tape in various places to deal with the crate rattle 👍
WOW! That cabin survival is nothing short of miraculous! So glad u & Tig had such a good training experience. Many moons ago I took my sweet Rotti, Haillee Mae through puppy school and it was AMAZING! LOVE the TeePee's & old cars! What a beautiful cabin there on Route 66. Oh, my gosh, Erik...I am so sorry about your alternator. At least you are still in Flagstaff, got it "fixed." & was able to get to a place you feel safe & comfortable at. Have safe & blessed travels. LUCRETIA
Wow that was a roller coaster video. I am so happy that you ended up in a safe place. Alright see you on your next video enjoy yourself don't rush to come back, when I was a kid going to California we took the old route 66 before the interstate, dad's fear.was being broke down on the side of the road, anywhere... We never did ,for years we went to grandma house
Hey Eric, if I'm not mistaken, max a/c setting in a Ford does recirculate the interior air.
I am sorry for your problems. You ended up driving very near where I live, bank etc. That building next to Denney's has been vacant for years. This is a good reason for having an amateur radio license and use at least the 2 meter band and GMRS. Lots of GMRS activity goes on in the east side of Flagstaff. There is a repeater on Mt. Elden that you were pointing at earlier in your video that is on 462.575. I wonder how many other viewers of yours are in Flagstaff. I think this is the third time we almost crossed paths you might say. Good luck to you.
maybe you can wire a cigarette lighter port directly to your house batteries and buy a long double male ended cigarette lighter plug from the house batteries to the cigarette lighter port on your dash for emergencies. thats what i did in my van. if my car battery dies then i just plug in the cigarette lighter and voltages level out between all of the batteries.
If the Ford OEM alternator is really the only one you can count on, you should just take the big hit and buy one at a Ford dealer. Changing it out is a cinch; if you can't handle it, I'm sure one of your friends can. Order it now, as it could take a while, and have it ready when needed.
he could find one on rock-auto, & amazom i looked on both & found a ford oem one.
🇺🇸🕊️ Eric, Tara, Opie and fur baby boy Tig.
Have a beautiful bless Camping trip up in cooler weather.💫
Thank-you ~ for Sharing you guys Journey 🙏 with us. Sending lot's of hug's and Kisses and prayers for you guys 💓💓💓💓
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I said on your Instagram. Fords have weird parasitic draws. Find you a good mechanic (maybe Robert can come work on it) that can do traces and has the patience to hunt the issue.Might need someone that knows solar/lithium/12v dc to DC-DC to see if something in that is causing the other issue. Good luck.
You can it it in recirculating mode by switching to max a/c. Normal ac brings in fresh air. So if you don’t want to smell something outside put it in max ac
Thank you for the road trip. Even though it was stressful for you, I needed it. My little dog, Charlie, never did lift his leg. He was almost 13 years old and still peed like a horse.
Our girl dog lifts her leg to potty. lol I have never figured that one out.
@@dianejverderiver I saw a very funny, absolutely tongue in cheek video about a racehorse who came out as gay. The site was called “The Onion,” and it was played as if was totally legit. My Charlie was not gay, but he was a little confused. I miss him more than some of the people who are no longer in my life. That’s because he loved me no matter how stupid and old and ugly I was.
Phew, glad u landed someplace safe. I feel for you. I hate vehicle issues.
Oh my goodness, how stressful for you. I am glad that you have friends who helped. I enjoyed the places you took us before this happened. I love quirky places. I am impressed at how quick Tig is learning. Please stay safe.
Hasn’t the RV been parked sitting in the middle of the desert for like 2 months ? The desert has so many critters I’d imagine they chewed up a bunch of stuff under the RV. Up in the Sierra Nevada mountains you have to use welded wire mesh under the vehicles to keep out the marmots. Just an idea. Good luck.
Arizona is so hot right now. It's so hard on vehicles. A few years ago we were traveling up from Cottonwood to Flagstaff on a hot summer day and our truck kept overheating. Hard on motors and equipment. Hope you get everything fixed. Stay safe!
Poor tera the cat 🐈
Sorry your having a bit of trouble . Do you CHARGE your house bank from the alternator?? If so that is why your killing the alternators. Lithium can take so much charge so fast it overheats the alternator, you need to add an DC-DC charger to slow down the charge to the house bank. Alternatively you should have a relay with a temp sensor to cut off and then reconnect the alternator when it cools down, this is the cheaper option and worjs very well, allowing you to charge at full speed till it gets too hot then waits for 20 min or so and reconnects over and over till the batt's are full or youve done driving CHEERS AND SAFE TRAVELS Steve h. TIG's SO CUTE ENJOY
As you know Eric, factory Ford parts are best if you can get them. But if you have to buy the aftermarket alternators, choose brand new and not rebuilt, as they only replace what is needed in them and they soon fail after there installed.
There is a tee pee motel in Wharton, Texas, but I believe it was shut down a couple of years ago.
Love how you keep it real! It’s rare to have things go completely as planned. Glad you have peeps around to help.
True that!
Considering your recent findings of rodent droppings I would have a good mechanic go over the wiring harness with a fine toothcomb . quite possibly there could be some damage in the harness between the alternator in the computer. I wish you the best of luck getting this sorted out and now you know why so many RVers In the desert Southwest leave the hood open and some sort of light on under the hood and around the bottom of the vehicle.
Wow, I do worry about that when we’re traveling. You’re so lucky to have so many friends. My current 10 month old dog still isn’t lifting his leg. He has started marking, with several short pee stops along the way - which is a pain. It was so much easier when he just got it all out at once. I had a 11 year old German Shepherd who never lifted his leg. Didn’t mark either. Maybe it has something to do with when they get altered. 😻😻🐕🦺
That thumbnail. I’m really glad your engine didn’t catch on fire. Dang I was worried when I saw that! I’m sorry that you had problems, but I’m glad that you were able to find sanctuary at Aja’s. I would be melting down over those problems with the engine myself! I know you’re going to end up going back to your base camp after this, but at least you’ll be able to stop at the Grand Canyon and get your Harley shirt. Your puppy is sure a good traveler! Of course he has his sisters setting such a good example! Safe travels!
Also, on a ford while it doesn't have a recirculate button, the MAX AC function turns on the recirculate function. Keep those wheels spinning, good to watch you adventure again!
Glad you made it safe. That looks a lot like the area where I just bought a little over an acre. I'll be about 37 miles north of Williams and plan on putting an RV on it. I'm getting a lot of great ideas from your channel, so thanks for that.
Glad you got to hang with friends at Ausia's. Everyone is safe, that's what counts.
My video last Thursday covered my worst driving day in which I had my hydraulic jacks fail and my skylight separated from the roof. Not every day and RV life is rainbows and butterflies!
I felt your pain, Eric. I was stranded in Tucson for 2 weeks waiting for my husband to meet up with me from BC, Canada. My Toyota MH started making weird noises and the place I took it to figured it was some major issue. Hubby said, just stay put (thank you Desert Diamond Casino!) and I'll take a look when I get there. Thankfully I did! It was just a fan belt with a nick in it! I was so relieved!
So great to have friends around to help you. The best made plans of mice and men.
Hi just to let you know
Use the back of your hand to feel how hot the ground is not the front the back is more sentive than the front of the hand Or if you want to be extra safe buy a heat laser gun so you know the accurate temperature of the ground 😊
Maybe the reason why you are having so much problems with your alternator is it don’t have enough amps to be able to handle everything and that might be why you are burning it up and it wants to stop charging. Just a thought. We had the same problem and when we got one with higher amps we stopped having the problems
If your heading back home, US395 is one of the most breathtaking rides as it
begins in Hesperia, Ca in the Ca desert near you & goes all the way to Canada.
It crossed I90 just outside of Spokane.
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Hey Eric,
Some Ford vehicles do not have a re-cercerulate mode listed. However, if you use Max A/C this will close any outside air from coming in the vehicle. I hope this works in your motor home. Take care Eric
Ugh, sorry you had troubles. You handled it well. I'm sure it's frustrating. Tig seems to handle traveling well.🐶
Here is a guess for you. If you have a large bank of lithium batteries, your alternator may be trying to charge too many batteries and never getting the chance to cycle off of charging. Try this: Be sure that your lithium batteries are charged fully before you drive. Maybe find a way to NOT charge your lithium batteries with your alternator. Only charge them with your generated or solar. .
Wow! Bad battery can cause a problem, with the new one I think it should be ok. Also check the ground cable. Good luck have a few brewskis
Early 2000's Ford alternators don't have a high airflow fan inside leading to the voltage regulator overheating, aka burning up, if you can get it there's a pulley for them that includes fan blades like older alternators had that will help to prevent this issue.
Although the regulator is made in China and can still just go kaput for no reason.
Be careful with Tig letting him roam around your property unattended. There's a lot of coyotes out there and I'd hate to see one of them snatch him away!
I stayed in Apache National Forest south of Show Low last August rain 14 days in a row and chili😮
It is stressful when your rig goes bad on a trip.. Can not blame yiu for having melt downs. Thank goodness, you were stranded some place. With pers it us even more difficult.. You got this Eric.
You’re still having an adventure just not the one you planned.
👍 I’m having the same issue with my truck but haven’t taken it in yet. Bouncing between is it the battery (did I leave the lights on one too many times?), the starter, or the alternator. It’s currently stuck at work and I’ll try boosting it with my other truck to see if I can get it home. 😝
Was wondering if you were aware that there is a inability to charge lithium batteries with your alternator with out a dc to dc charger .. it will limit the output from the alternator and keep it from burning out.. just thought since you new with your lithium batteries on board
Yes. If the alternator is charging the house lithium batteries, then without a dc-dc limiter, the lithiums will draw more current than the stock Ford alternator is designed for.
Don't buy auto autozone parts.
Eric you missed a great spot to Boondock!! We’re in the Coconino national forest outside of Munds park. The ponderosa pines provide max shade and the wildlife’s abundant. Temps are good. Stop by on your way back to the property
You have all that stored Solar power on the house side. You can go a long way by just plugging the car charger into the "house" AC circuit and let that charge the van battery. You should never be "stranded" unless the bearings on the alternator are falling apart. The ignition to run the engine is not that much. Don't run the headlights or radio and use hand turn signals.
Eric - Re Tig’s rattling crate - would “zip-strips” (plastic cable ties) work for cinching everything together tighter?
Hang in Eric it's life. Meow meow Tara and Opie woof woof Tig. Have fun.
Puppies/dogs are very smart. It’s usually the humans that are in question.
You did the best you could with a crappy situation. No need for apologies. That stress would be tough on anyone. Good news is you and your fur babies are safe and you have friends to help.
Hey you handled things great! This is your first trip in a while - and with Tig, so you had a lot to deal with. I’m glad you met up with friends and could relax a bit before you head back to camp.
Hey Eric What's going on man Great to hear about Tig and his ability to learn and grow I do have a suggestion for you on him he might like to get some shoes on his paws so that he doesn't burn his paws and or step in poo and so forth On the Rv I think its the pits of all things that your Alternator takes a dive on you BUT fortunately you like you said have friends
Skittle gummies are the best we just tried them for the first time last week. I'm so happy that you got a dog. We have both dogs and cats. Dogs I feel are much more of a companion than cats. It will be fun when he is a bit bigger and can sit on the couch while you are driving and keep you company. If you had a seat next to you he would sit right by your side the whole time you're driving.
Glad you made it safely! Off-topic: what was the solution to your base camp delivery issues? We’ve been at my parent’s cabin in Maine for the last month. Two years ago, UPS delivered to us without issue. Now they can’t find the address to deliver! 🤷♀️ They actually changed the address to the neighbor’s house further up the street…so they drove right by the cabin! So frustrating!
Eric, do you have a LI=BIMI 225 battery isolator manager or a DC to DC charger between the alternator and your lithium batteries ? If you don’t you’ll keep burning up alternators running Lithium, especially with more than less. They pull much more than lead acid and overload the alternator. Hope that helps bud
Tig looked like he liked the grass. Dogs are very smart . I'm amazed at the things Journey does. I'm glad ya didn't get stranded. Breaking down sucks. Hope everything is running good now for you.
World's Largest Wood Cabin? 😅 That wouldn't even qualify as a garden shed at Chateau Montebello in Quebec! Made with 10,000 western red cedar logs, 500,000 hand-slit cedar shingles, and 103 miles of wood moulding, it has a massive stone fireplace with a 65-foot chimney!
Take a deep breath and relax. It will work out. Hug your fur babies. You'll be OK. We'll see Tig's tricks another time. He sure is growing!! God Bless!! ~Alice
Get some blue zip ties and put on it and cut them down low and sand any sharp edges off from cutting them down and that will quiet the cage up
I suspect a bad battery. I have had many batteries not survive past 3 years. Most are made on production lines, assembled by robots, so quality inspection is very poor, and only functional. Minor QC item which a human tech would recognize that may lead to future failure, are not performed.
Although i wasn't there to diagnose.
Easy voltmeter check the alternator output, idle, and run fast.
A slipping belt will give poor charge, thus the battery drains.
Could have been that the former replaced bolts were not torqued properly, thus alternator moved, loose belt, low voltage, battery drains, especially at freeway speed, with high drain items operating.
Rebuilt alternator sometimes the internal voltage regulator fails. Best to buy new OEM alternator if budget allows.
Glad you are safe. Travel with many gallons of water!
I love all the stops you make and pointing out a bit of history. Reminds me of the many vacation trips I went on as a kid and the kinds of places we would stop at. Great memories. Today I still like stopping at those same kinds of places along the way. Sorry about your mishap on the road. Glad for your friends!