July 22, 2011
The heat will make a person do strange things. If you are on the road today, you know it is HOT. We pulled off the road at 10:42 am and set up at the Washington County Fair Grounds here in Marietta, Ohio. We weren’t sure where to set up so we went towards the rear so the dogs would have some room.
It’s too hot for the dogs to go out! I went for a walk with Lola and Kramer and I thought Lola wasn’t going to make it back. Seriously, she was panting and stopped in every shaded area and refused to move for a few minutes.
We should have stayed up front on the circle as I found it has ONE spot that is shades for a few hours anyways. Remember the scout rule, set up near a tree and you will have shade for at least part of the day.
We will wait until sunset to take to the road again. Being out of the sun will make driving more bearable.
We also realize the need for awnings on ALL the windows. We have two of the 5 original. The other three were damaged before we bought the 5er. The previous owners opted for the Colorado Care Free slide awnings where the other 3 awnings had been—All on the street side with one on the bedroom window and one on each of the sofa / dinette windows.
We read a post on the Escapees Forum about using the sun shade material for the awnings. Blocks the sun and heat while allowing you to see some of your surroundings. It is the same material you use on your main awning if you do not have a room attached. We might just add that to the existing window awnings and the new replacement ones as well.
Stay cool. If you are on the road in the Eastern USA, drive early and find shade before 11:00 am.
Tim and Mary
On the road in Marietta, Ohio
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