Well we are finally in Texas. We made better time then we thought we would even with a break down on the 5th wheel. Yesterday after we left Pine Crest RV Park in New Orleans we made it about 10 miles then lost all the brakes on the 5th wheel. We pull in to Steve's RV to have it looked at and after finding the problem ( there was 2 of them ) but that is another story, they had us back on the road after about 3 hours. After getting back on the road I drove for as long as I could but after a already long day decided to just pulled into Walmart for the night as we where not near the next campground. Asked the on duty manager if over night parking was allow and he said no problem and hoped we would do a little shopping while we where there. Not a bad nights sleep for staying in Walmart parking lot.
This morning we pulled out of Walmart hit I10 and let it roll. Must have hit the Huston area just at the right time because traffic was not bad at all and was smooth all the way. We had heard how bad the traffic can get in that area. The one thing I have learned is that it is impossible to run 55 and save on gas or in our case diesel, most of the time we where running 65 and 70. Even at those speeds the truck manage to avg 11mpg, I am happy with that.
We are now in Fentress TX where we will be camp hosting for the next few months. We are glad to slow down for a while and get settled in before moving on in a few months. At this point not sure where we are headed next we have a few options and trying to decide the best one but for now just taking it one day at a time. Going to post some pictures soon as I can get then uploaded.
This morning we pulled out of Walmart hit I10 and let it roll. Must have hit the Huston area just at the right time because traffic was not bad at all and was smooth all the way. We had heard how bad the traffic can get in that area. The one thing I have learned is that it is impossible to run 55 and save on gas or in our case diesel, most of the time we where running 65 and 70. Even at those speeds the truck manage to avg 11mpg, I am happy with that.
We are now in Fentress TX where we will be camp hosting for the next few months. We are glad to slow down for a while and get settled in before moving on in a few months. At this point not sure where we are headed next we have a few options and trying to decide the best one but for now just taking it one day at a time. Going to post some pictures soon as I can get then uploaded.
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