MOTORHOME PACK UP MOVE AND SETUP TIPS! DRY CAMPING FREE AT HARVEST HOSTS TOBIN JAMES CELLARS | EP175
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- JOIN US AS WE PACK UP, MOVE AND SET UP OUR 44 FOOT MOTORHOME TO DRY CAMP FREE AT THE TOBIN JAMES CELLARS HARVEST HOSTS LOCATION IN PASO ROBLES CA. This is one of only two harvest host locations that are large enough to accommodate a big rig in the Paso Robles area. As you can see in the video, it is large enough for anything you choose to show up in! The wine tasting grounds outside were impressive, but it is the interior of the Cellars that will really be a treat!
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Thank you for showing how to pack up a camp cite and going to that fine winery. It was very nice. Mark and Sue I should asked you to get me a bottle. Just kidding. 😃Thank you for thus video. I liked that thing you wrapped your steering wheel. Hope you both have a great week and see you soon! Happy Father’s Day Mark!
Thanks for taking a look Sherri.
Camp - Drink - and Be Happy the Harvest Host Way! I liked the sign Adults at Play!
Harvest Host stays are hard to beat.
We saw those steering wheel reminders on another channel and bought a plain white pack (slap bracelets they are called), and write on them what we want/need. At this point, our whole steering wheel is full. I keep them in the glovebox (funny that’s what it is still called) and set them up on the steering wheel the night before we are leaving. As one of us finishes something for tear down, we take away the bracelet. It may seem (and look) crazy, but we agree, it’s easy to just forget something and it could be very expensive. It’s our “checklist.” Safe travel!
It is so easy to use the slap bracelets, and they are so effective! We love them.
Another great video!! We stayed at Wine Country resort for four days and saw a handful of wineries. Pretty hot days except for today Monday it was cooler of course
What a great way to spend a number of days!
New sub - find some of your videos interesting & all of them entertaining. With 40+ years of motorhome experience I don’t use checklists. However, before turning that key I ALWAYS do a thorough airline pilot style walk around first inside, then out. And before moving the coach into a site, I always get my rear out of the seat and put eyes on the area where the coach will be going. Then if there is the slightest doubt mid-positioning, I get out again. Even though I have a good camera system, there is no substitute for eyes on obstacles before you “engage” them. Lastly, with each stop on the road I do a mini walk around that includes the surrounding area looking for obstacles which might cause problems. Can’t tell you how many times that has “saved” the coach. Looking forward to watching more of your antics and humor.
Thanks for the great info NoGas. You have a safe & sound technique!
Hey guys hope all is well. I missed last week video was on vacation in Cabo Mexico. Home and back to watching you on CZcams. today’s video was great both the reminders before you head out and the tour of the winery… Safe travels…
Thanks for keeping us a priority Kirk. We are honored.
I find myself watching more and more of your vids, you guys really do a 1st rate job
Wow, thanks Pauul! We try to mix things up,.......
Another awesome video Mark and Sue. Hope you had a great stay here in Santa Clarita!
We will always have fond memories of the Santa Clarita area,.....FOR SURE.
Thanks Mark & Sue! Another beautiful Sunday! To save space in our rig, we're stocking "box" wine ( cringe). They fit perfectly in our pantry and don't rattle. We'll save space for wine bottles from the wineries! Happy and safe travels!
Brendan & Lena
Muddy Sneakers, Pa.
Sounds great! You have to have many tricks in the RV Lifestyle to make things work!
Super video. Great combo of pro tips and ambiance. Loved it.
Great to hear that Mr. Martinson!
Another great vid Mark and Sue!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks guys.
@@OurJourneyInMyles 👍😉
Thanks for the Cellars tour, really liked that old time safe!
Our pleasure Bryan!
Another great video! Love watching the adventures of Marco and Sue! :o)
Appreciate it Patty.
We parked almost exactly where you parked at Tobin James in May 2019. It was our first Harvest Host. We spent over $300. We definitely held up our end! It will always be a special place for us 👍
That is so funny. Our first Harvest Host was a working Gentleman's Farm, and it is special to us as well.
Beautiful spot Chan man awesome thanks for sharing. Sue keep Chan man on track lol 😂. Would love to meet you guys one day👍
Maybe one day Kevin,.....the RV world is smaller than you think.
One of the nicest harvest host visiting center I have ever seen.🥂
Check out our website to see the other five Harvest Hosts videos we made on stops in the past. There is so much more to Harvest Hosts than wine! ourjourneyinmyles.com/category/harvest_hosts/
Enjoyed the video I was really impressed with the woodwork/carving in the winery visitor center. I observed the same lavish facilities in the few wineries we visited in the Napa Valley a few years back. Must be really good money in wine to support a place like that 🤔
You could tell the place is set up for some high volume tasting!
Love your 'RC minder' . Even though both our Over-The-Air and Satellite antennas have Tilt switches on them I still have a 'Remove For Flight' tag from a Minute Man Missile Museum that I hang on the crank handle for the OTA antenna, but having one for the power cable would certainly be a great addition as well. I checked them out from your website but only 1 or 2 really apply to our coach operation. Wish I could just get some blank ones. :-) We have been members of HH for 2-1/2 years now and have yet to take advantage of it, mainly because I've been concerned about the age of my house batteries. I recently replaced all 8 of them so now I need to get a little more adventurous and give them a try. Safe traveling.
Do a dry camping test in your driveway at home, or in an RV park with electric (not plugged in) but ready to go as your backup plan!
One of our secret spots. Thomyt
Sorry for letting the cat out of the bag,.......
Thomyt
Great video..come to Idaho we have harvest host at wineries
Sounds great!
The cravings on the wine bar are absolutely above and beyond!! Where do you purchase the steering wheel reminder bands? That's my kind travel day! 8.5 miles! Ready for a beer ops, make that a glass of vino! THANKS SAFE TRAVELS!!
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O/no! You and Sue have found out my age! I only have one piece of PLASTIC. Only to be used for an emergency! I I reckon when I yank the fifty amp power cord off coach I can call it an emergency. I'm going to think about a new idea that I can adapt to solve the head up one's #$#!! SAFE TRAVELS
Wow really nice place Mark and Sue thanks for sharing it with us !
Mark I had a friend tell me that these motorhomes cost an arm and leg to keep up.
I was told that every time you take them out get ready to spend bid money.
My wife and I are really looking for a 45' motorhome. Does the tag axel drive a lot better than one that do not have tag axels ? I feel like I could purchase a 2010 or 2013 45' motorhome. I'm looking for one that has less than 30K showing. I could put in a saving
account like $7 K to help out with expanses but would have to put back $500.00 per month
to help cover expenses. If it cost more than that on regular bases then I would have a
hard time being on the road. If I had to stay in a hotel for like 4 weeks and this happened
say 3 or 4 time a year . I'm can guess I would hang my hat up as far as a motorhome
goes. I will pay cash for my motorhome but if I could finance say $100 K I could get thinking a 2016 to a 2018 maybe.
Make sure to check out our "Cost to RV" video at: czcams.com/video/qwxpr0XbDeA/video.html Yes,....a TAG AXLE coach will drive substantially more stable when semi's pass by you on the roadways. You will also have no porpoising while driving.
Mark & sue Great video very enjoyable
Thanks Stephen.
Thanks, gone by many times in my car, think I might stop in. Safe Travels you 2.
Please do! The real draw of this place for us was the fantastic flat parking area for a big rig.
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I hang my ignition keys on the antenna handle so i remember to lower before starting the engine!
Great idea!
On average, typically how long does it take to pack-up the rig and then re-set everything back up at a new site take? I'm not sure who is benefiting the most; Harvest Host sure helps the proprietor, but also really helps camper too.
It takes about 1.5 hours to empty tanks and put everything away, and about 1 hour to set up. The real beauty of the Harvest Host stays is being in areas and locations that are so different that Campgrounds. The air, the scenery, the attraction, the dining, the beverages, the produce or products! The stays are such a great change of pace to be able to embrace.
Since this video is about a month old, I hope you and sue are out of California .
We just got back to Arizona.We left on may first and took the 10 to Florida and came back on the 40 and in no place that we went we not required to wear a mask like you are still having to do in CA. We but are fully vaccinated and we feel safe to travel.Love watching your videos including the shots of your rig my personal favorite's.
Thanks Dave. We are in Washington State, and still need masks here. We are vaccinated as well.
Looks like ta tremendously place to visit. 👍
I had lots of room to park!
Another great video and an additional destination to add to our list! One question: I've been told that the coach needs to be level before you put the slides out because the body of the coach will not be square and if you extend the slides you could damage the slides and/or the motors. Is this not true for Newmar coaches?
Because of the NEWMAR Full Wall Slide, our coach will “most of the time” go back together better on the air suspension while on your tires. Sometimes we have to violate the procedure due to issues that arise, but we mostly only deploy the slides when aired up, on the tires only,…..then level.
When folding up,……come off the jacks,……air up,…….shut off engine,…..bring slides in. We have opened EACH of our slides over 160 times. Results with each evolution is always different. The best result is “usually" following the procedure Newmar recommends in the manual. Newmar has published PIB#38, issued 01/29/15, addressing the change in procedure for FWS Newmar coaches only! Make sure you also get and understand TSB-466 (Technical Service Bulletin) This is about the slide motor mounting bolt torque issues you need to check on and monitor. This issue cannot be ignored. When the bolts get loose, the gearcase threaded bosses will snap off. It’s a $1500 repair. Don't ask me how I know that.
@@OurJourneyInMyles Now that's a process! We actually have a 2019 Tiffin Phaeton. Our procedure is as I outlined. Level coach then extend slides. When we are leaving a park we retract slides first then store jacks after the slides are in. I guess each manufacturer has different procedures which may depend on the slide length and the chassis design. We don't have a full length slide just 4 slideouts - two on each side. Thanks for the clarification!
At 7:00 music by "Onya" 😜
One of the most time consuming things during video editing is finding appropriate music!
Quick question: for such a short drive would it be easier to have Sue lead/follow in the van?
Yes,........but we didn't need the car that day, and the next day we were moving on further north, so we hooked up and left the car hooked up for the next days traveling.
Do you put your slides out first prior to leveling
Because of the NEWMAR Full Wall Slide, your coach will “most of the time” go back together better on the air suspension while on your tires. Sometimes we have to violate the procedure due to issues that arise, but we mostly only deploy the slides when aired up, on the tires only,…..then level.
When folding up,……come off the jacks,……air up,…….shut off engine,…..bring slides in. We have opened EACH of our slides over 160 times. Results with each evolution is always different. The best result is “usually" following the procedure they recommend in the manual. Newmar has published PIB#38, issued 01/29/15 addressing the change in procedure for FWS Newmar coaches only! Make sure you also get and understand TSB-466 (Technical Service Bulletin) This is about the bolt torque issues you need to monitor. This issue cannot be ignored. When the bolts get loose, the gearcase will snap off. It’s a $1500 repair.
14:44 ...says three bottles but then the recent wine tasting kicks in when Mark holds up four fingers.😉 BTW, this may have been asked and answered in another video but what mileage do you average with that Cummins 450? We pick up our 45' coach with a Cummins 450 in a couple of weeks and I was wondering since you drive sensibly and have a toad. Do you run the generator very often while traveling? Love the content. Cheers!
I caught that when I was editing, and wondered how many folks would as well! We get a fairly consistent 6.5 to 7 mpg Anyone telling you more than that is bad a math. We rarely run the generator while underway. We have no pets, so the dash air has always been enough. In 4 years FT we have run the gen while driving 5 times or so,.....
@@OurJourneyInMyles I appreciate the info. I was figuring about 6mpg so that seems doable. I think speed is the largest factor when driving a gigantic box down the hwy.
How is the van working out as a tow? What year is the van? How many mikes are in the van,
Folks should always refer to the free, online PDF documents, that the Family Motorcoach Association compiles 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 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 June 2019) 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 tow. 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. As of 6-2021, I have TOWED ours about 25,000 miles, and DRIVEN IT about 32,000 miles.
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!
Mark drinking wine! I don't know you anymore!
I usually just had a small "spot" to drink,.......like a small water glass.
@@OurJourneyInMyles atta boy...got to have a spot and a thinkin stick!
So question, where are Ray & Peaches from??
They are two friends that originated in the midwest, and we hooked up with in our home town of Milwaukee while in high school and college.. When they got married, they were smart enough to move to California for good and get out of the freezing weather.
Thanks, we have friends with the same name and are rv'ers in FL
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Maybe it was me but Marks audio goes in and out. other than that a nice video.
Sorry about that,........it's tough to get perfect audio when you are on the go amateurs!
What dash cam are you using?
It is the Next Base 622gb. Its OK,........but was hoping it would be better.
@@OurJourneyInMyles uh oh…..poor video quality?
hello.... what make and model tow vehicle?
Folks should always refer to the free, online PDF documents, that the Family Motorcoach Association compiles 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 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 4 months 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 tow. 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. I have towed ours about 25,000 miles now.
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!
thank you
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Thanks for stopping by Bob.
I need to proof read it better before I send it, lot of mistakes.lol
No problem Dave,.....