After the false start of Day Zero (see earlier post), it was good to actually put some miles on the Winnebago Via. Neil took the Via down to Les Schwab Tire Center and they found that the inside dual valve stem was not seated properly. Now this "valve stem" is about eight inches long so it can stick out past the outside dual wheel for easy checking and inflation. That works great--as long as it does not leak. It even has a plastic stabilizer that fits into the wheel slots. Anyway, they got the Via right in and worked for about an hour and finally got it to seat properly and dunk tested it to make sure it was not leaking.
We can't say enough about the service and professionalism of Les Schwab, and the guys at the West Linn store were great!
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| Our Day One was 426 Miles Long! |
We got on the road around 1000 and drove to I-84 East and traveled about four hundred miles through rain, mist, clouds, and even a rainbow. We crossed into Idaho and are spending the night in a KOA near Boise. It was a good trip and we felt good to get as far as we did. Pamela was reading about the Oregon Trail, and they averaged about 16 miles a day. Our "covered wagon" is a lot more comfortable and gets better than 15 miles per gallon to boot.
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| Our "Wagon" Suits Us Better |
Tomorrow, we plan to have another long day, but may get an earlier start. Goal is to make it to Yellowstone National Park and the Fishing Bridge Campground, where we have reservations. Wish us luck, and let us know how you guys are doing (assuming someone is reading this).
Happy Trails,
Neil and Pamela
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