Thank you! I didn't. I either slept outside (on the ground or picnic tables) or used hotels. Mainly hotels so I could get a hot shower, clean my clothes, and get out of the cold, especially out West.

Lol, that's part of the shorts

You mean the plastic covering? It just peels off or you can slice it with a razor knife. To remove the old door cable you need to use a flathead screwdriver.

@@theownerofall111 I got it off and was able to get the new cable on and it still doesn’t open :(

@@sevsantana1940 Do you have the cable inserted properly? I had it jammed in wrong at first, wouldnt move with the door handle. The square black piece needs to be inside the insert or the cable won't actually extend and retract

Cannot figure out how to get my hands in there to attach the cable next to the door latch

The cable I got off of Amazon seems to be holding up pretty well after 8 months so far www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09H6X6W8T/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

@@philrogers9058 It was extremely tight. I could barely fit my arms in there. That's why I couldnt really record when I was doing it. Lots of imprints on my arm though

Thank you! Yup! That was the average. I think my shortest day was 90 and my longest was 150. I started in mid April. Very cold haha

Definitely worth it! Beautiful views the whole way!

I can definitely do that, but it'll be a couple months until I can since I'm at sea onboard a ship! I used a Trek 520 with 2 panniers, 2 dry bags up on the front wheel, and a trunk bag also. I definitely recommend shower's pass waterproof knit gloves and have a good rainjacket and rain pants! I think April is a good time to start if you ride from South to North that way you'll be in nice weather the whole time. If you start in Minnesota and ride South, maybe try to start end of April or early May so you can avoid the winter storms.

Hey there, I put some of the equipment I used in the description, hopefully it helps you. Hoping to do a review in the future when I'm not away at sea!

Hi J L, Its long but definitely worth it! I stuck to the MRT as best I could. Some flooding pushed me off it at times. I used Bob Robinson's guide book and followed his directions, with a few changes so I could hit Iowa and Tennessee. I used the Hotels.com app and searched for the cheapest/closest hotel at my end point for the day. 10 stays = 1 free night, which worked great for me. If youd like my hotel list/stops I can send that to you.

@@theownerofall111 is that list still available? PM if you would share please!

@@jeffhill9406 I'll take a look and see where I put my notes and let you know!