Today was to be (again!) our take off date. Well, here we sit in NJ with about 4 inches of snow and icy roads. We were to head south through VA and the Carolinas. They have it worse than us.
So, now we wait for the weather to warm and roads to clear.
To make matters worse, we tried retracting the slides last night to keep snow off the slide toppers. The slides will not retract. Being Sunday we can't call the dealer. Our unit is only 11 months old and we have been living in it since purchase. The last time we retacted the slides was in Sept. when we camped with friends over Labor Day.
Has anyone here had problems retacting slides if temps. are in the teens?
bjoyce said
07:17 AM Jan 31, 2010
These kind of questions are often best answered by others with the same brand of RV. Are you a member of the Montana Owners Club, I hear they have an active forum.
Sorry you are being delayed, but you will remember this next fall when someone tries to delay you heading south.
Hdrider said
07:33 AM Jan 31, 2010
Hang in there,,,, thing will get better. Just kick up the heat and watch a good movie.
phyllen said
07:39 AM Jan 31, 2010
Thanks, Bill, I do have it posted on Montana Owners forum. Going there next to check it out!
GENECOP said
11:50 AM Jan 31, 2010
Keep us posted on the slide issue and your departure, G
phyllen said
12:22 PM Jan 31, 2010
Just got slides in. Was built up of ice. Len used neighbors leaf blower to dislodge. Now our main concern is highway conditions on US301 from Delaware, through MD to Richmond VA.
We will be sleeping tonight with slides in. At least with this rig we can get in bathroom, bedroom and refrig. Not stove though. That's okay. Daughter is making dinner. I'm just taking the salad.
VERY cold out - now about 20. Len is filling potable tank and emptying black and gray tanks. Also, chaining down generator in the truck bed.
We need to get to Walmart soon as I have a prescription that's been waiting for me since Friday. Then we will see how local roads are.
So, unless we get bad report on highway conditions - tomorrow it is!
TxYellowRose said
12:51 PM Jan 31, 2010
Phyllis,
Seems like I remember reading in our Montana owner's manual that when set up in place for a while (i.e. living in it), it is recommended that the slides be worked periodically... I don't remember the frequency it recommended, but I thought it was a bit much considering we would have to move stuff out of the way inside for the slides to come in. I figured at least once a month ought to do it. Better than nothing.
Of course, the cold temperatures had something to do with your problem, I'm sure!
It's been below freezing here and I've had ours opened up with the fireplace on during the day and the furnace on at night low but enough to keep it above freezing inside. And this is Texas, for goodness sakes!
You guys stay warm and safe. If you head out tomorrow, take it easy! You're full-timing, so slow is a good thing!
Cheers!
Gary said
02:15 PM Jan 31, 2010
Try calling the Virginia State Police for any road advisories. I live in Virginia Beach and between Richmond and here got hit the worst. I haven't heard anything about the conditions on 301 but they usually clear it pretty well.
Watch the County Sheriffs (they'll pull you over for ANYTHING) and enjoy the Harry W. Nice Bridge (if it's windy, I'd delay). The shipping channel span rises pretty high across the Potomac River.
Gypsy Turtle 2 said
02:34 PM Jan 31, 2010
Phyllis,
I'd rather be safe than sorry. We're in North Carolina and I wouldn't be trying to navigate any of the interstates here either. Give it a few days to melt and it will make your trip so much less stressful. Whatever you decide, please be careful!
leno said
07:53 PM Jan 31, 2010
Please take your time Phyllis and be safe. Hopefully the roads will be clear soon..
Good luck and hope to see you on the road.
So, now we wait for the weather to warm and roads to clear.
To make matters worse, we tried retracting the slides last night to keep snow off the slide toppers. The slides will not retract. Being Sunday we can't call the dealer. Our unit is only 11 months old and we have been living in it since purchase. The last time we retacted the slides was in Sept. when we camped with friends over Labor Day.
Has anyone here had problems retacting slides if temps. are in the teens?
Phyllis,
Seems like I remember reading in our Montana owner's manual that when set up in place for a while (i.e. living in it), it is recommended that the slides be worked periodically... I don't remember the frequency it recommended, but I thought it was a bit much considering we would have to move stuff out of the way inside for the slides to come in. I figured at least once a month ought to do it. Better than nothing.
Of course, the cold temperatures had something to do with your problem, I'm sure!
It's been below freezing here and I've had ours opened up with the fireplace on during the day and the furnace on at night low but enough to keep it above freezing inside. And this is Texas, for goodness sakes!
You guys stay warm and safe. If you head out tomorrow, take it easy! You're full-timing, so slow is a good thing!
Cheers!