TYPICAL MOTORHOME TRAVEL DAY | 200 MILES-5 HRS START TO FINISH | DIESEL FUELING | REST STOPS | EP231

DRIVING TOO LONG AND FAR BETWEEN STOPS IN YOUR RV CAN TAKE THE FUN OUT OF TRAVEL! HIGH FUEL COSTS HAVE CAUSED MANY OF US TO PLAN OUR ROUTES MORE EFFICIENTLY. We plan our stops to DO and SEE and EXPERIENCE as much as we can in each area we travel to. But sometimes you still just need to grind out some miles! Come along with us as we spend 5 hours traveling the 200 miles between the Austin/ Albert Lea KOA Journey in MN and the Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort RV Park in Larchwood, IA. Along the way we will show you what it's like to fuel up at a diesel truck stop, and utilize two interstate rest areas.
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[@cindysmith7600]

You guys are so cute walking together! Retirement is great for many reasons, but being able to travel short distances and not be in a hurry is probably one of my favorite parts!

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

We totally agree! Not having to be on a time schedule for virtually anything is awesome.

[@garrykyper7131]

Even though I am a truck driver and conditioned to 500 plus mile days, my wife and I usually take an extra day in our diesel pusher to go anywhere. We always try to enjoy the journey as much as the destination. Great video!

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

Thanks for sharing Garry. We have always been way slower travelers than 95% of the folks we encounter.

[@ralphowens4510]

I put down 537 miles every night and when saturday comes , I'm like ready to relax, But the wife wants to hit the pavement on the Harley as soon as I come home. It is hard for people to understand how much it takes out of you to drive all the time.

[@johndenissweeney6753]

Can’t beat it with a stick 🤣🤣🤣….love your sense of humour folks and the great videos you put out while stationed or out on the road …safe travels and restful stops 👍

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

Glad you enjoyed it John. Thanks for the look.

[@rjahn3000]

Love that TSD fuel card, we are in North Dakota and had no discounts in the area available but the TSD card even worked at the Flying J. No discount but saved me the trip into the fuel desk to pay......safe travels.

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

We have used the card at Pilot about 3 times in the past year just because of circumstances as well!

[@skyking4501]

Nothing boring about travel days video. It’s why we watch. Loved it all.

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

Thanks Sky! We are about due for another one.

[@pattie4456]

Love the trip! Been to a couple of Casinos where they had us check into the casino to get the key as well. Looks like a nice stop.

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

Yes it was nice, and the pool was large and fancy. It was a busy 9 days for us there, but we still got two swim days in! Only gambling was playing Mega Millions game for 1.3 Billion. We lost.

[@pattie4456]

@@OurJourneyInMyles a win would have been nice!

[@pattyk8594]

Another great video. Loved seeing you lunch at the rest stop, it was a beautiful view. Sometimes the best times are those that are not planned.

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

Glad you enjoyed it! That is so true,.........

[@leonwagenaar4479]

Good morning Mark & Sue! Thanks for sharing your back on the road info and tips. We've been almost always in a hurry RVers, hated that but love RVing. Now we need to get and start wearing retirement hats and RV a lot more, leisurely! Leon & Ebith

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

The retirement hat is a comfortable one!

[@TheEdelKampers]

Good Morning Sue and Mark. Enjoyed sipping coffee and watching your video this lovely Sunday Morning. Looking forward to seeing all the fun stuff that you did in the next few videos. Have a great Week! Mary💕Fred

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

Thanks so much guys!

[@dennis12345]

Thanks for this video on this great Sunday!

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

You are so welcome Dennis!

[@waynecornwell2321]

Thanks for bringing us along!

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

Our pleasure Wayne,.........we have the room!

[@harleynavis5218]

Love your video's, good notation about keeping rear tires on the ground

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

It is amazing how easy our jacks can lift the whole back end.

[@rschmidt320]

Thank you for the video. Glad you two are doing well.

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

Yes we are Randell,......and we are thankful for all our blessings.

[@vince8705]

Thanks Guys, always look forward to Sunday new video.

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

Thanks for watching Vince!

[@kenstudios]

You guys are awesome! Thank you for sharing your lives with us.

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

It is our honor to have folks along with us every week,.........seriously.

[@brendanwalsh1675]

It's like deja vu all over again! We've been full time for 6 weeks and that was our first weekly stop! We had to get our paperwork together in Sioux Falls, however Grand Falls was so wonderful! Great pool and restaurant! If there are other casinos like this PLEASE let us know! Also, why are so many wind turbines not working!? Larchwood had their 150th year celebration while we were there. Happy and safe travels. Brendan & Lena

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

Next week's video is all about Sioux Falls! We don't stay at many Casino's,....we never think about it! We are hooked on Harvest Host Stays instead.

[@pookiesmamma]

What a great video to watch on a Sunday morning! I will probably never make it out to Iowa or the Dakotas so thanks for taking me there with you.

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

Our pleasure Ginny!

[@jimmartinson4280]

I loved the Minnesota scenery, my home state. Enjoy SD!

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

Thank you! Will do! We are now in Colorado!

[@QLFProductions]

Awesome guys, I can't wait to hit the road. We recently got a Dutch Star and a Honda CRV. First trip, Florida Keys.

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

Have fun! You are starting out with the bucket list stay right away!

[@QLFProductions]

@@OurJourneyInMyles we live in Florida so I don’t know if it counts lol

[@mikeshaughnessy1201]

Be safe on you travels and enjoy all the beautiful sites on your journey to the west

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

Thank you! Will do!

[@TScottWoll]

“More fun than a sack of weasels”, enjoy those travel days.

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

Thanks TSW!

[@user-mt3jq7vk5v]

That’s the way to do it! We do bout the same. 2/3 hundred miles and 7 days at a minimum and move on for a longer stay somewhere else. We don’t necessarily plan our trips, we wing it so to speak and it works. Be safe and enjoy as much as you can

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

Thanks guys. We mostly plan each move before we do it!

[@MrPMakingHeartsSmile]

Safe travels

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

Thanks!

[@stevenmay8956]

That’s a good travel day video. Funny you say that about tourists and camping, even after all these years of camping and RVing, I still call our Ventana 4037 a camper.

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

We have settled calling the rig a rig!

[@kirkchubbs8284]

Just returned home from our 17 day trip, glad you guys are back on the road. Newmar Service Center was great.Keep up the great videos. Safe travels my friends..

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

Awesome! Thank you Captain!

[@kippyjames9347]

Kip From Eastern Kentucky. Really enjoy following you all. God Bless and keep making these videos 😀

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

You got it Kip. Love having a viewer named Kip. Your our first!

[@kevinsrvtipsandtrips4361]

That rest stop looked so inviting to have lunch at. Didn’t look like a lot of traffic either👍

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

This one was nice. We have been at a few that were simply stunning! Of course, I can't remember where that was!

[@allanwarmflash4440]

safe travels

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

Thanks Allan.

[@mikeo1012]

Thank you for the update on Cyndi. Was wondering what she has been up to. Looking forward to maybe running into you two at Borrego Springs this winter.

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

We are there the month of December 2022.

[@meetusontheroad]

Beautiful campsite.We love open roads/TSD. We look for the cheapest along the way and make sure we can get in and out easily. We wish we had comfort Drive. 2005 Newmar Mountain Aire does not have but for sure the next one will. Love your no hurry plans. You guys are fun. You have been so helpful to us with your videos and advice. I wondered about the tire covers already being on. And once again, thanks for the advice on the wheels of keeping them on the ground. We thought so and try to always do that but will for sure now. Thanks and keep on traveling and sharing.

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

Thanks for the kind comment! If you do end up with a newer Newmar, you will love the comfort drive!

[@brianpeters2695]

You could have watched Children of the Corn while next to that corn field.

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

That would have been a trip!

[@sherriweber7105]

Thank you for sharing you going back out on the road and your tips on traveling with the gas prices. Love the parks you stayed at. I was wondering how Cindy was doing with her fifth wheel. It will be good to see her again in your videos. Can’t wait to see her. Have a great weekend and see you soon!

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

Thanks for watching Sherri! Cyndi will most likely start traveling again the summer of 2023. She is busy setting up her new home.

[@sherriweber7105]

@@OurJourneyInMyles Oh ok good! Glad she’ll be on the road again by next year! Hope she’s loving her new home. Tell Cyndi I said hello and congratulations on her new home.

[@billtorrence8102]

awesome

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

Thanks!

[@gman77gas]

Yes Sue...its called the Weasel sack.

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

I learned that from my brother in law Richard!

[@gman77gas]

@@OurJourneyInMyles can't beat it with a stick!

[@SuperSushidog]

That sure is a sweet rig you have. We have been FTers since we retired 4 years ago. When on the road we travel about like you do, staying in roadside rest areas, casino parking lots, etc. as we travel on the cheap, driving maybe 150-250 miles a day. We have an older gasser motorhome, but it's been holding up well. Gas has gone up quite a bit, but not as much as diesel has, so this hasn't impacted our budget as much as food has. Those pricy KOA parks (and even that FHU casino) are out of our budget. We travel about 7-8,000 miles a year and have less than 50k miles on "Serenity" now. Our little 30+ mpg toad saves us lots of money on fuel. We like to boondock most of the time, so try to stay put for 2 weeks at a time before we move on (the typical BLM and FS limit.) This stretches our gas budget too. Last year we wintered over on LTVA BLM land around Quartzsite so didn't move much all winter. This winter we're staying at a $170/mo. (+ electric) FHU RV park in S TX where the weather is mild and the fuel and food relatively affordable, but we'll be heading your way in a couple months. We'll be visiting the Badlands of SD, Mt. Rushmore, Deadwood, Yellowstone, the Tetons, etc. for the first (and perhaps the last time) this summer on this bucket list adventure. Good luck to you both, and like the truckers say, "Keep the shiny side up and the dirty side down."

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

Sounds like you have an excellent handle of your expenses. Bravo! We readily admit to being spoiled brats, and spend way more than most folks on RVing because we like our resorts and full hookup sites. We are living check to check, but have a nest egg. We are going to do another cost video, and share our expenses so that folks that watch us regularly will know what our style of "touring" costs. Spoiler Alert: Is is way more than the other channels are telling you!

[@kylenyseth5689]

We look forward to hosting you In Eau Claire, WI!

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

You never know where we will end up,......and neither do we!

[@ralphowens4510]

I'm a truck driver that pulls doubles. There is no wrong way to attach chains, except for forgetting to do it! People only tell you this to make you think they know better than you. Keep on truckin!!!

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

We have changed the hook install direction, and that has helped. Another viewer suggest a different locking hitch pin which we changed to and I like it a LOT better!

[@HighWayStar844]

Mark I noticed that your breakaway is attached to your hitch that should be attached to the motorhome in a different spot just in case you were ever to lose the mounting on that hitch. Thank for yet another entertaining video. Safe travels.

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

That is a great point. I will take a look at that,.........thanks.

[@eduardohausser1042]

Thank you for sharing

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

My pleasure Eduardo.

[@andrewlabat9963]

That's right. I don't own an RV, yet, but absolutely, the journey is all part of the fun, from start to finish, from one point to the other. So much and so many places to see, as life is the experience of it all.. If it were just the destination, there would be a lot of boring down time, and slight disappointment I'm sure..

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

You can say that again Andrew.

[@Adam_Gray]

❤ Rest Stops lunch dates ❤

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

Yes! That is exactly what it was,.....!

[@Coleen_West]

Lots to consider here. -- QUESTION -- We mentioned that we were strongly considering a Beaver or maybe a Country Coach (we hear they are super well built and pre DEF etc). BUT, we hadn't considered all the modern electronics like the lane keep assistance you showed here. How important would you rank those modern driving aids in you consideration of what to purchase? Might hate DEF and the EPA stuff, but adaptive cruise control and auto emergency breaking is almost mandatory. Hard to decide on this one.

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

From what I have learned from others, "Comfort Drive" and having an RV with a TAG axle is the golden formula to a smooth & easy driving motorhome. Comfort Drive has nothing to do with lane assistance which I am thinking I would HATE. Email me at ourjourneyinmyles@gmail dot com and I will send you an article on Comfort Drive.

[@horizon42q]

You missed us. We were in Sioux Falls July 18th. overnight on the way to Dubuque

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

Wow! Dubuque. Home of Lisa Bauer Upholstery!

[@4LowRocks]

Another wonderful OJIM video - thanks for showing a lot of us what it is really like! A quick question - when you are parked for a lengthy stay, do you have to do anything to the diesel engine in your motorhome since it won't be used? Thanks.

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

We don't really do anything, because we are parked in warm, normal climates when the stops are long. If we were in extreme cold, I guess I would worry about diesel fuel gel forming in the lines. We do use Diesel Kleen "Silver" bottle in summer and the "White" bottle in winter temps. I'm not saying we are doing it correct. Many times, a reason pops up that we have to move mid-stay (to get an A/C unit installed) etc. so sometimes we get a move in without even trying.

[@davidreyburn5548]

On a recent trip we found that when you get west of Iowa Loves is cheaper than TA. At least until Colorado.

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

Wow! We will try to pay attention!

[@tonpeters6077]

You are joking “extreem fuelprices” we pay here in EU plm 8 dollar a gallon, that is realy what I called extreem...👍

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

Wow,.......I guess we don't have it that bad!

[@danettehead7353]

Wow going by your date you had on there we were only about a day behind you on I90. We stayed in Sioux falls and finally went to the falls they're very cool. Then spent a few days in oacoma SD at Als oasis then boondocked in the badlands. We're hoping to do that again next year on our trip out west to see our son. Another great video 👍 wish we could have crossed paths... Maybe someday 🤷🤞

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

You never know,....we cross paths a lot with folks.

[@danettehead7353]

@@OurJourneyInMyles 🤞🤞🤞

[@Rob0319]

I’m glad to see you are starting to embrace modern technology with your SeriusXM subscription. The next thing you know you’ll be doing a podcast on it😂.

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

Too bad the Newmar stereo sounds like Fisher-Price designed it.

[@rec110]

I live in Sioux Falls. Was wondering where the Autoformer was. I follow your blog.

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

Our autoformer is mounted semi-permanently in the cable reel compartment. We will have a video in January showing the installation of it when it is finally completed,.... with the Hughes Watchdog EPO installed on board as well.

[@brianmcclure8012]

Actually more like $10 considering the difference in US and imperial gallons. ANYWAY, good to see you back on the road!!

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

We are traveling some really steep mountains tomorrow. I will have the pedal floored most of the day! Yikes!

[@piushorning4869]

Good Morning Kids! hate to tell you this but your video was too short. it ended sooner then I was ready for. Oh well happy wife, happy life. hang in there Sue, he will come around soon enough

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

Thanks Pius. We are flattered,...alot. We are traveling too fast and often for a while here,.....so our videos have to change to a quick "run & gun" style for a FEW MONTHS. Hope you stay with us.

[@Coleen_West]

Love the towing -- QUESTION -- We have an Accord V6 2010.. For flat towing, we have read all sorts of strange "transmission shifting" routines that must be done first, before towing. Do you show this procedure in any of your videos and, if not, could you show it sometime? Much appreciated...

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

Folks should always refer to the free, online PDF documents, that the Family Motorcoach Association compiles (The Dingy Towing Guides) listing all the approved cars and trucks by model and year, that you can pull behind a motorhome. Additionally, it proves notes on any added preparation needed before towing can start for the day. www.fmca.com/motorhome/videos/player/24/38 I would probably NOT RECOMMEND pulling a Honda Odyssey. We are taking a chance,….we have a lot of money on the line with the faceplate mod and Air Force 1 Braking Mod. We paid top dollar to get an extremely low mileage 2013 EX-L, (about 23k miles) so the transmission was in as good a shape as possible. Are you willing to risk this like we have? We corresponded with someone on irv2.com in June of 2017 that was pulling a 5 speed Honda 2013 Odyssey for over 25k miles. This prompted us to “go for it!” He has since (about 1 year ago, had a trans failure.) He maintains he thinks it was NOT related to towing it. He liked his Honda enough he put a rebuilt trans in! We love our Honda and will do the same if we have an issue. WE CHANGE THE TRANS FLUID every year! We needed to pull a garage for our expensive bikes! After many conversations, WE DECIDED TO TAKE A CHANCE, AND PULL ONE AS WELL. We tow a 2013 EX-L Honda Odyssey. This is the latest year model (2013), and highest trim level (EX-L) model you can THEORETICALLY tow. Honda DOES NOT recommend towing it. Yes, I know, you are not supposed to tow it! Honda decided it wasn't worth the warranty claims of damaged Odyssey transmissions when NOT shifted into neutral following the EXACT instructions they provided way back in 2004. (YOU MUST SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL FROM DRIVE ONLY, NOT FROM REVERSE!) They gave up on the Odyssey towing public, because of this Odyssey peculiarity and said you can’t do it. I corresponded with a few other brave souls that had over 20,000 miles towed on their Odysseys before I was man enough to do it. We have PULLED it about 50,000 miles since June of 2017, and we have DRIVEN it 70,000 miles. SO FAR, SO GOOD. The 2013 Honda Odyssey Touring was a 6 speed, and CAN NOT be towed. In 2014, EVERYTHING went to 6 speed. You can search for the Honda Vin number decoder on the internet to make certain your Honda is a 5 speed to see if you would be OK. Any other years you would want to buy, you would want to research the internet and vin # to make sure you are not buying another 6 speed! We liked our (2) 2015 6 speed Honda Odysseys so much, that we sold them to get our (1) 2013 5-speed Odyssey. We are Full Time, and just need one car now. YOU DO NOT NEED ANY ADDED LUBE PUMPS! THIS IS THE TOWING PROCEDURE WE USE,…….EASY AS PIE,….. It has been simplified, directly from the 2004 Honda Odyssey towing instructions, which is the last year they "allowed" towing. The "PV1A Transmission” is the ONLY Honda Odyssey Automatic transmission you can tow, IF YOU FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS from Honda back in 2004 when they allowed the PV1A to be towed. It MUST be this 5-speed transmission. I left in a lot of the Honda legal jargon at the end just for your info. • Start the engine and get it to operating temperature. (I am usually still packing something up.) • Press on the brake pedal. Shift the lever through all the positions (P,R,N,D,2,1). • Then shift up from 1, 2, Shift to D, then to N. DO NOT GO INTO REVERSE! Let the engine run for at least three minutes, then turn off engine. THIS IS THE KEY, AND THE ABSOLUTE ISSUE THAT MUST BE FOLLOWED. SHIFTING TO NEUTRAL FROM REVERSE WILL SET YOU UP FOR PROBLEMS, AND/OR TRANSMISSION FAILURE. How many times you can do it wrong, I don't know. I am absolutely vigilant on this procedure. You must shift to neutral from DRIVE. • Make sure parking brake is OFF. • Leave the ignition switch in ACCESSORY (1) so the steering wheel does not lock. Make sure the radio and any items plugged into the accessory power sockets are turned off, so you do not run down the battery. (Our tow electric cord has a trickle charger line to keep the battery from going dead. We have an SMI Air Force One brake system,.......Honda is around 4,600 lbs. loaded.) If you travel more than 8 hours in one day (including stopping time), you must stop and repeat the above procedures. NOTICE: The steering system can be damaged if the steering wheel is locked. Always leave the key in the ACCESSORY (1) position to prevent damage to the steering system when towing behind another vehicle. CAUTION: Severe automatic transmission damage will occur if the car is shifted from reverse to neutral and then towed with the drive wheels on the ground. NOTICE: Improper towing preparation will damage the transmission. Follow the above procedure exactly. If you cannot shift the transmission or start the engine, your vehicle must be on a flatbed truck or trailer. If you tow a Honda/Acura vehicle with automatic transmission, the fluid must be changed every two years or 30,000 miles, whichever comes first. Although experience has shown that the Honda/Acura transmission and powertrain are capable of being "motorhome towed", America Honda does not assume responsibility for any vehicle damage or liabilities incurred due to the towing device, towing vehicle, lighting hookup, or other towing equipment or towing procedures; any responsibility for these items is assumed by the owner/operator. If you have additional questions, please call American Honda Motor Co. Inc. (National Consumer Affairs) at 800-999-1009. Good luck,…..as I said,…….I would think it is not a good, sound, financial idea,……although we are taking the chance!

[@Coleen_West]

@@OurJourneyInMyles ...we have owned ours since new and we are willing to "risk it" to tow it. Unless we buy an F150 before then, then I think we will go with the Honda as we love the car and it seems to be unofficially approved ie from what we have read it has all the requirements but Honda did not officially subject it to the testing. Good enough for us. But if we find an F150 that we love then we will use it instead.

[@Coleen_West]

@@OurJourneyInMyles ...wow! That was a really excellent response. I must say that makes total sense now that I read it carefully. Thank you sir.

[@juansaid3100]

Mark .how you tow the Oddisey? Flat tow and brake buddy? Thanks for the great videos...Juan from illinois

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

We use the Air Force One Braking System. Folks should always refer to the free, online PDF documents, that the Family Motorcoach Association compiles (The Dingy Towing Guides) listing all the approved cars and trucks by model and year, that you can pull behind a motorhome. Additionally, it proves notes on any added preparation needed before towing can start for the day. I would probably NOT RECOMMEND pulling a Honda Odyssey. We are taking a chance,….we have a lot of money on the line with the faceplate mod and Air Force 1 Braking Mod. We paid top dollar to get an extremely low mileage 2013 EX-L, (about 23k miles) so the transmission was in as good a shape as possible. Are you willing to risk this like we have? We corresponded with someone on irv2.com in June of 2017 that was pulling a 5 speed Honda 2013 Odyssey for over 25k miles. This prompted us to “go for it!” He has since (about 1 year ago, had a trans failure.) He maintains he thinks it was NOT related to towing it. He liked his Honda enough he put a rebuilt trans in! We love our Honda and will do the same if we have an issue. WE CHANGE THE TRANS FLUID every year! We needed to pull a garage for our expensive bikes! After many conversations, WE DECIDED TO TAKE A CHANCE, AND PULL ONE AS WELL. We tow a 2013 EX-L Honda Odyssey. This is the latest year model (2013), and highest trim level (EX-L) model you can THEORETICALLY tow. Honda DOES NOT recommend towing it. Yes, I know, you are not supposed to tow it! Honda decided it wasn't worth the warranty claims of damaged Odyssey transmissions when NOT shifted into neutral following the EXACT instructions they provided way back in 2004. (YOU MUST SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL FROM DRIVE ONLY, NOT FROM REVERSE!) They gave up on the Odyssey towing public, because of this Odyssey peculiarity and said you can’t do it. I corresponded with a few other brave souls that had over 20,000 miles towed on their Odysseys before I was man enough to do it. We have PULLED it about 25,000 miles since June of 2017, and we have DRIVEN it 59,000 miles. SO FAR, SO GOOD. The 2013 Honda Odyssey Touring was a 6 speed, and CAN NOT be towed. In 2014, EVERYTHING went to 6 speed. You can search for the Honda Vin number decoder on the internet to make certain your Honda is a 5 speed to see if you would be OK. Any other years you would want to buy, you would want to research the internet and vin # to make sure you are not buying another 6 speed! We liked our (2) 2015 6 speed Honda Odysseys so much, that we sold them to get our (1) 2013 5-speed Odyssey. We are Full Time, and just need one car now. YOU DO NOT NEED ANY ADDED LUBE PUMPS! THIS IS THE TOWING PROCEDURE WE USE,…….EASY AS PIE,….. It has been simplified, directly from the 2004 Honda Odyssey towing instructions, which is the last year they "allowed" towing. The "PV1A Transmission” is the ONLY Honda Odyssey Automatic transmission you can tow, IF YOU FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS from Honda back in 2004 when they allowed the PV1A to be towed. It MUST be this 5-speed transmission. I left in a lot of the Honda legal jargon at the end just for your info. • Start the engine and get it to operating temperature. (I am usually still packing something up.) • Press on the brake pedal. Shift the lever through all the positions (P,R,N,D,2,1). • Then shift up from 1, 2, Shift to D, then to N. DO NOT GO INTO REVERSE! Let the engine run for at least three minutes, then turn off engine. THIS IS THE KEY, AND THE ABSOLUTE ISSUE THAT MUST BE FOLLOWED. SHIFTING TO NEUTRAL FROM REVERSE WILL SET YOU UP FOR PROBLEMS, AND/OR TRANSMISSION FAILURE. How many times you can do it wrong, I don't know. I am absolutely vigilant on this procedure. You must shift to neutral from DRIVE. • Make sure parking brake is OFF. • Leave the ignition switch in ACCESSORY (1) so the steering wheel does not lock. Make sure the radio and any items plugged into the accessory power sockets are turned off, so you do not run down the battery. (Our tow electric cord has a trickle charger line to keep the battery from going dead. We have an SMI Air Force One brake system,.......Honda is around 4,600 lbs. loaded.) If you travel more than 8 hours in one day (including stopping time), you must stop and repeat the above procedures. NOTICE: The steering system can be damaged if the steering wheel is locked. Always leave the key in the ACCESSORY (1) position to prevent damage to the steering system when towing behind another vehicle. CAUTION: Severe automatic transmission damage will occur if the car is shifted from reverse to neutral and then towed with the drive wheels on the ground. NOTICE: Improper towing preparation will damage the transmission. Follow the above procedure exactly. If you cannot shift the transmission or start the engine, your vehicle must be on a flatbed truck or trailer. If you tow a Honda/Acura vehicle with automatic transmission, the fluid must be changed every two years or 30,000 miles, whichever comes first. Although experience has shown that the Honda/Acura transmission and powertrain are capable of being "motorhome towed", America Honda does not assume responsibility for any vehicle damage or liabilities incurred due to the towing device, towing vehicle, lighting hookup, or other towing equipment or towing procedures; any responsibility for these items is assumed by the owner/operator. If you have additional questions, please call American Honda Motor Co. Inc. (National Consumer Affairs) at 800-999-1009. Good luck,…..as I said,…….I would think it is not a good, sound, financial idea,……although we are taking the chance!

[@juansaid3100]

@@OurJourneyInMyles Thanks Marc great info !! enjoy the journey!!

[@Tnapvrvideo]

Great share! Might I ask if anyone knows why my Google Maps keeps failing periodically and it forces me to start all over on my zoom in. Safe Travels!

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

Sorry MC,........we have never had that issue.

[@AmericanMX]

I noticed that your driver side mirror is viewed through your side window and not your front. I was thinking about moving mine to the side. The pillar keeps getting into the way where it is. Is there any drawbacks to moving the mirror to the side??? Thank you

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

It was like that when I bought it. I got used to it. I thought about moving it, but couldn't convince myself it would be better. My GUESS is that you will like it better. It is nice to really get a good look at the ground with the mirror tilted when backing into a CG site.

[@ginaivy6189]

What rig do you own? Love the "real" videos.

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

We bought a used 2014 Newmar Dutch Star 4369 in June of 2017 for 230k. Needed new house batteries and front tires. We love the brand and model. We will run this MH into the ground.

[@ginaivy6189]

@OurJourneyInMyles I found it, but thank you.

[@muskegonboi]

I’m so ready to hit the road, but I have to keep working 😢

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

Make sure to check out next week's latest "Budget Update" video. It's a tearjerker!

[@scottd2063]

Word to the wise: when your initial year-long subscription is about to end, phone Sirius XM and tell them you'd like to continue to subscribe, but only if you can continue at the initial subscription fee. Otherwise the cost balloons. Happy travels!

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

That is our plan, and I really will cancel it if the price blows up. How soon before my anniversary can I call do you think?

[@scottd2063]

I've normally waited until the last week or two. The last couple of times, I've received a recorded message asking me if I'm calling for the purpose of renewing at the reduced price! Easy peasy! 😂 While I have your attention, can I tell you how much we enjoy your vlogs! Thanks for what you do.

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

@@scottd2063 OK! Thanks for the guidance!

[@rollingeezer]

I noticed your slides were extended before you leveled your coach. Is that process specific to Newmar? I have a Tiffin Phaeton but even before the Tiffin I’ve been told until you level the coach the frame is not square and you could damage the slides if extended before the coach is level. I know Newmar’s STAR foundation is pretty strong so I wonder if that’s the reason.

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

That is how you are supposed to do it per Newmar PIB-38 (Issued 05/29/15) for the Full Wall Slide (FWS) Coaches only.

[@dorothybarnett9827]

Mark, you know that when a lady as pretty as Sue asks you to lunch outside, You can't resist!!!

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

You are correct,.....and Sue does so much for me I would be an idiot to eat in the rig alone! Someone with a Newell, Foretravel or Prevost Coach might stop by and pick her up!

[@EOWweekendRVer]

You mentioned that the hooks from your tow bar were previously upside down and you are now using them the proper way. If that’s the case, I’ve been doing it wrong for the past twelve years. Can you please tell me why? This is the first time I’ve heard this. 🤔

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

I probably should have worded that differently. FOR MY PARTICULAR HOOK AND PIN HITCH GEOMETRY, on our 2014 Newmar Dutch Star, the hook/lock pin clearance INCREASES when the hooks are installed upside down (the reverse) of how I had always been installing them. Now I am less susceptible of the humpback of the safety cable hook being a "nutcracker" against the locking pin lock cylinder. The safety hook LATCH prevents the hooks from falling out.

[@EOWweekendRVer]

@@OurJourneyInMyles Oh, okay. That does explain it. Thank you for your reply. Safe travels.

[@Chief351L]

I think I saw some cheating over that Newmar Comfort Drive by using some “Belly Drive Assist”! LoL

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

You have a keen eye! Keep in mind this assist mechanism is free, but only available for a select group.

[@hectormartinez9657]

I believe everyone over 55 qualifies for the Belly Drive Assistance feature.😉

[@Chief351L]

@@OurJourneyInMyles LOL! I’m a Member Too! Haha

[@Chief351L]

@@hectormartinez9657 Yup! You work with what ya’got! LoL

[@rvvideoswiththomyt5263]

we just got efs tsd! What a great service. ThomyT

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

That card saves us a lot, and really makes a difference with today's prices.

[@eduardohausser1042]

How many gallons for mile ? Consumes the Diesel pusher?

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

We average about 6.5 miles/gallon diesel, and use about 1 gallon of DEF fluid for every 400 miles.

[@rogermalan7700]

Should have brought a jeep

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

Need van for the ebikes to be inside. We view folding bikes as toys.