Totality Trek: A Rough Start (Ep 1)
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- Опубликовано: 30 мар 2024
- We're heading to Austin, Texas for the Solar Eclipse but get off to a rough start when our "check engine" light comes on.
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Hi:
When will you be posting more videos of this trip (estimate only)? I am traveling from Santa Fe to Austin & I want to know where to stop for the nights & what to do along the way. I was thinking Roswell (Bottomless Lakes & Bitter Lakes WMR) & some place in W Texas. Any ideas?
My next video will be next week so too late for your needs. A couple of places I can recommend in NM. Aguirre Springs Campground is terrific with great views (BLM). Our friends told us that Three Rivers Petroglyphs Campground north of Alamogordo is nice. If you are in Alamogordo, definitely stop at the Pistachio Nut place. They have all kinds of flavors and ice cream if that's your thing. Really nice Grocery store in town is called Lowes Signature Market. There is also a free dump at the Chamber of Commerce visitor center. We also stayed at a rest stop along Hwy 10 just outside of Deming. Yes there is train traffic but they have about 8 cabanas where RVs pull next to and spend the night. You can stay 24 hours at a NM or Texas Rest Stop. We have found that all the Campgrounds in Texas are quite nice. Get the season pass for discounts. It may be tough to get a space anywhere close to the path of Totality though.
Loved Joh's happy dance! Stay safe, friends!❤🙏 Jane in SC😊
Hey guys! What an adventure so far. Glad you liked the toaster pizzas... even got a John Happy Dance! Wishing you guys a safe journey. ❤
We call them pizzadillas. Thank you for the inspiration!
John was cracking me up at the end! Thanks for the great video!
We are going to see the eclipse as well. We are not camping, but driving. We have reservations in a Lutheran Church parking lot! The church is also selling hamburgers for lunch! They are trying to raise money to repair their roof. It's a win win!
Forecast doesn't look like Texas will be the best to view the eclipse. There's still much to do here. Hope y'all find a good spot!
Yep but we’ll have fun anyway
Thanks for the update and I replaced all of our PW hinges with the spring one from the boating industry. They all work great….One of my former employees goes to Q-site as he is a gem collector and sells there….Glad you got the sensor fixed….I always change the oil/filter at 5000 instead of waiting on the light to say to change it.
Next winter, come west instead of Florida.
@@FromShetoMe planning on heading that way in Sep/Oct so will be in contact if you are not still in the east. Alaska 2025, 2 months max instead of my original plan of close to 4 months. Jun/Jul.
Can't wait to see your new rig.
We went to the Sacramento Delta last weekend and thought of you guys. Very laid back and scenic spots next to the river. We stayed at a Harvest Host named Jullieta Winery in Clarkesburg. Lovely spot with good food and super good wine! ❤️
Thanks for the tip. You must have missed the latest storm. My friend said they got 2.5” back home.
Heeeeey Michael Snyder here with the California Weather Watch! Love and live by his reports! Super fun vlog. Safe travels!
LOL. I could hear his voice as I wrote it. He's the best.
Enjoy the eclipse! We were going to try to take off, but I ended up having wrist surgery (to fix a problem from a fracture two years ago ) and I'm not driving very well yet. Bad timing but I grabbed the first op appointment they had. Ret tortillas: we're a divided house. I am corn tortilla all the way. No half-and-half corn/wheat even. Basic corn tortillas. My husband is whole wheat. Nothing but whole wheat.
I got a little Dash grill to make pizzas, but I never thought to try them with tortillas. Brilliant!
Thanks. Hope your surgery goes well and you're back on the road quickly.
Sad to miss the Eclipse this time. It has been on my calendar since the Aug 2017 one. But we are taking care of medical issues. Enjoy. It is one of the most primal experiences ever. Safe travels
Oh man, the potholes we have encountered in the last few weeks - massive. We are on our way to the Emory, Texas area (but coming from the east) for the eclipse. Keeping my entire body crossed for clear skies! I love that you eat what I would consider a bit weird things (because we had chicken breasts mixed with Annie's gluten free rice cheese noodles for dinner (hey - travel day)! BBQ sauce might be good in that tortilla pizza thing.
I’ll second the BBQ sauce. A splash on salads is good too.
I’m so happy the two of you are going to see the eclipse. I was hoping you would. Happy travels and I’m excited to virtually experience all of your adventures with you.
The weather forecast isn’t looking promising but we’ll make the most of it.
Thank you for sharing.
Mercedes Benz of Arrowhead has saved us twice on our trips, once letting us spend the night in the lot plugged into electrics. It was our oxygen sensor on our last trip😂
I wondered if they might let people spend the night there. Thanks.
We are a week in front of you. Now at our daughters just north of San Antonio waiting for the Total Eclipse. Had a tire bubble just before Blythe CA, no tires in stock there. Called Discount tire in Phoenix and ordered 7 larger tires for your Transit, now another inch higher. We did the catwalk in NM and Carlsbad Caverns. I hope you did not get the wind we had for 4 days. Also got snowed on in Silver City, we love travel in the van.
The storm is catching up to us now. Super windy but we've stopped at Balmorhea State Park for a swim and the place is empty. Loved the caverns, especially walking out because we had the trail to ourselves. Will have to look into the Catwalk. Maybe on our return.
John is such a character, you really need to show how him more often. I saw Lynn make that pizza in the toaster and have been thinking about it all week, then here you are making it too! :o)
It’s become a favorite meal on this trip.
I wish I could get John to appear more too. It’s only taken him 5 years to get to this point so maybe there is hope. 😃
You didn't miss much with the super bloom in Anza-Borrego. My Wife and I took our Tellaro there this week and it was a disappointment, including Coyote Canyon. The best floral displays are actually around Desert Hot Springs and North Indio. You and John may still catch the display on your way back from Texas. Based on your wonderful videos, we are starting to get really interested, in the Anza-Borrego Area, poor blooms notwithstanding. As Riversiders, its practically in our own backyard, but we never realized how great it could be!
For sure. You are so close. We keep making discoveries out that way.
Good luck on your trip! We found some decent harvest hosts Wineries Fredericksburg. Seeing LBJ ranch in the area was also interesting.
We were thinking of stopping at the Ranch, now it’s confirmed! Thanks.
Mission also makes “Zero Net Carb” mini tortillas that come in 3 flavors. We bake them into chips for scooping out hummus.
Great idea!
@@FromShetoMe We are not “Keto Krazy”, but do believe that for most people …… a low-carb/high-fiber regimen is a good one to stay on. But I don’t have to preach to you guys. Those hikes you take add years to your lives and keep arthritis at bay.
@@billwilliams5889 We're the same way; we're not fanatics, just try to make better choices.
@@FromShetoMe We also switched from whole milk to almond-coconut milk (Silk) - only 30 calories and full of calcium. More expensive than milk, but we consider it an investment in our health.
That’s a bridge too far for me. Gotta have the real deal. 😀
Getting up from the concrete is not one of my favorites anymore. I have to psyche myself up to get up from working on the car. Not bad John, not bad at all.
Have a safe trip, folks! Hope you took along some dark welder's lenses to view the eclipse. If not, you can improvise some pinhole projection devices with cardboard boxes. John appears to be on the mend!
Thanks. My niece bought some of those paper glasses for all of us.
Another great video! The problem I have with most tortillas is that they contain vegetable oil/shortening, which is highly processed and inflammatory. I would love to find a tortilla made with healthy oil. At least this is low carb. 👍🏻
I'm glad you had a good experience at the MB dealer. We are also headed to Austin for the eclipse but we won't have any time for breakdowns along the way. We really enjoyed the Gila Box Riparian Conservation area for camping when we were near Phoenix. The copper mine near Cllifton is amazing to see and you can drive right through it on the highway.
Thanks so much for the tips. I have the best viewers.
On our way to the eclipse too. Stopping at Great Basin NP before camping in Valley of Fire. Just a little snow in Ely last night. Thanks for sharing your adventures.
You lucked out getting a spot at Valley of Fire. You are probably being chased by the storm.
We'll be leaving Monday April 1 from San Diego area to Texas for the eclipse too. We're taking the 8 and also will be stopping in Arizona, New Mexico and west Texas before our destination at Liberty Hill, TX. Forecast shows clear skies. Have a great time and I look forward to your professional video of the eclipse after viewing it live.
LOL, I don't know anything about filming an eclipse. We're seeing that it could be cloudy so maybe I won't need to worry about it.
Well.... as of today, the weather forecast for DFW area is cloudy on Monday. You'll need to be further south then Waco, preferably in SW Texas or Ark. We're keeping our fingers crossed, the weather guru's are wrong!!! Be careful out there!!
Loved the video today, a lot going on and I always enjoy a cooking episode. Would love to see all those varieties of tomatoes at the sale. I follow Next Level Gardening(also a channel, Next Level Homestead in SoCal) and he recommended a cherry one called Pink Princess, I'll have to get seeds for it next year, I already have some others growing for this year. I use grow bags for my small space. Enjoy your travels to Texas, take care.
I've not heard of that variety but will try to remember when we order seeds for next year. I need to get some grow bags for potatoes. I wonder how they work for peanuts. Haven't grown them in quite a few years.
Every retiree should watch THIS episode (and the others) because it shows that FUN is available no matter the destination and redirection that happen while traveling.
You said something very very important: you should have a fun partner to make life smooth.
John, you can be a part time food demonstration activist at the grocery store! Maybe Kodiak will sponsor you two?
HAHAHA!
How many miles on your van?
Will you return to California with 2 vans?
I would call that cabinet part a "spring strut", not a hinge.
Orange Coast College, I went to an annual car/hot rod show there in 1986?
And a fair/rodeo, when a bull lept out of the arena and fences. Cowboys with lariat through the fairway aisles finally lassoed the big gut.
Great show!
Thanks! You are so right, a good attitude can get you through just about anything. Van has 110,000 miles on it. Not sure whether the van will return with us or not. Probably like all our planning, a decision will be made at the last minute and things will happen to alter our "plans."
I don't think they even have a rodeo any longer. But then I haven't been to the fair in so many years.
110k miles and just one check engine light. AMAZING! You got a van that had a good manufacturing day!
@@clarkleakins879 Haha. I hope so.
We finally got to visit Quartzsite, AZ for the first time. Hoping to have the video up soon. It looks like we might get to see the eclipse in Ohio as we are making our way East.
You'll have to see it in January when it is swarming. Or maybe not. I prefer the Rock and Gem show. The weather isn't looking promising for the path of Totality; hopefully you'll find some clear sky.
Another good Sprinter service center in Phoenix metro is Mercedes Benz of Chandler juat off I-10, Bill Stamper is the Sprinter specialist. Excellent service. And there is a large Ford dealer near them for you future travels :) , services vans and Class A and C motorhomes.
Thanks for the info. Hope we never need it. ;-))
Thanks
Check engine light is emissions. Go to an Auto Zone and have them scan the codes then right them down then have him delete the codes. It could be something as simple as a loose or faulty gas cap.
Retired Ford drivability technician, emissions, smog, tune-up.
Good luck.
Great tip. Thanks!
@@FromShetoMe You're welcome!
Debbie and John. You are good at troubleshooting (i.e. fridge). You should buy a “code reader” so you’ll know what code is being thrown (which can send a check engine light). As mentioned by the tech, sometimes these are one time or intermittent faults which can be cleared, others may require MB service. Best wishes😁👋.
@@svenhodaka9145 we actually have 2 code readers but they aren’t specific enough to narrow down the precise problem. Sounds like we would need the kind mechanics use.
Hi Debbie and John. I've been a long time viewer and really enjoy your videos. My husband and I also love traveling the 395. I have learned so many great locations to add to our travels from you. Question...Debbie you have a great knowledge of geography/geology, is that what you studied? Thank you for all the time you invest in your content😊
Yes, I have a BS is in Earth Science, 90% of which was geology.
Hubby has a geology degree and taught earth science. I can spot a kindred soul. He also enjoys your videos because of the scenic spots you visit and your historical commentary. Enjoy your travels and thank you for the reply.
Geologists are solid. No pun intended. 😅
Hello Debbie, as always, I enjoy your videos. I will miss seeing you both out of the PW when you get your new van, as you were one of the people that got me to fall,in love with a PW two years ago, which I still love. Can you please tell me the name of the springs for the cabinets, as I’m ready to change mine out from the ones that the PW came with (as you know well). Thank you.
We still love PW as well and I'm sure there will be things we miss. Here is the link (altho you will have to copy and paste): www.amazon.com/dp/B017QD4FZY?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzfromshet-20&creativeASIN=B017QD4FZY&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2T3HJQGZWSLXU&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asin
@@FromShetoMe thank you, Debbie. I just watched Humble channel and saw the cardboard buildout of your new van. Nice. Also, I hope John is feeling better after his fall. Both of you are amazing and you inspire me every time I watch your channel. The 58 yr old me, looks forward to being as active as you at your beautiful age. Thank you for the link. I’ll be ordering these.
Maybe I missed it… how did you bake the Kodiak muffin? Thanks
We’re in VT, going near Canadian border to catch the eclipse. Take care, safe travels!
Omnia Oven.
We have an Omnia but didn’t think to use it for that item. Thanks for your response! Safe travels!
I live in the Dallas area looking forward to the eclipse. But here and Austin is forecast clouds and rain!😢😒
boo hoo.
I guess we could drive. I have another niece in Ennis.
Never trust the ' Campground Full ' sign.
Very true!
What swing away hitch do you guys use? I see it is a 1up bike rack.
Wilco Swing Hitch. It's been great but is quite pricey now.
What is the backpack that you use please
I have so many backpacks and the one in this video is made by Deuter. I still haven't found the perfect pack for my needs. This one is pretty small. I would bring a larger one for longer hikes.
Do you ever leave the van for a night in a hotel?
No. We sleep better in the van. And if we left it in a parking lot we would worry all night that it would get broken into.
I'm going to guess that John is an Aquarius and Bertha is a Cancer.
Thanks for your video. I am looking forward to your new experiences! - You are so digitital! Home, van, ... A camperfriend of mine refuses to do anything with bluetooth, he says, since he got his latest false teeth! - From next week I'll follow you from on the road to Southern France: Provence, Luberon, Camargue..... 🦩🦩🦩
Your trip sounds much more romantic.