We got up fairly early today, as we were checking out and hitting the road back to Texas. We loaded up the truck and headed out on the Indiana Toll Road. Although it was nearly $20 for the trip, it was nice not to worry too much about the traffic or narrow lanes or passing vehicles. The roads were relatively clear, even though there had been some snow and below freezing temps overnight.
Eileen at the Staybridge Suites, Elkhart, Indiana
We made good time skirting Chicago and back down I-57, except that the truck started making a funny noise. We pulled over to investigate, but could not hear it sitting still. We nursed the truck off the highway and disengaged the 4x4, and the noise went away. Guess we'll have to have it looked at sometime
The extra fuel tank worked like a charm as we drove, and we didn't have to stop for fuel. We did stop for lunch, and a few pitstops. Boy, that was nice not having to deal with truck-stops!
We made it safe and sound to Effingham, IL, back to Camp Lakewood. We didn't make reservations, but that was not a problem. We settled in for the evening. Not long after us, a Sundance pulled in, right next to another Sundance in the park. We haven't really had time to visit with other HL owners on this trip, since it's been less than ideal weather for being out doors. Tomorrow they anticipate another winter storm to bring snow. We'll be gone before that storm gets here, though!
Settled in at Camp Lakewood
Saturday, March 23rd
We got up and got going, and Tony decided we needed the LP tanks filled, just in case. Also, one of our tire sensors had given a low-battery warning, so I bought a t-shirt and replaced the battery while Tony got the LP. We pulled out about 10am to head on down the road again, to Marion, AR.
Getting ready to roll, after getting LP
Again, we fueled the OEM tank while driving. How nice! It takes about 20 minutes to add 3/4 of a tank, while driving around 60mph.
We crossed from Illinois to Missouri to Arkansas.
going over the Mississippi River
entering Missouri
entering Arkansas
It began to rain as we got closer to Marion, so even though we could have gone further, we decided to stop and avoid the stronger thunderstorms that were approaching from the west. We stopped and stayed at the Memphis KOA, in Marion AR.
Our site at the KOA
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