This years summer trip is over, here's how it went. We loaded up and left Naples, Fl on the 14th of May. Our first stop was Bushnel, Fl and the Escapees Rv park to have the four corners of our 2552 weighed, the results:
LF2350. RF2260
LR4290. RR4250
Height 10 ft 3 in
Those numbers and the tire chart advised 65 pounds on all six tires. On a cool morning (55) I inflated the tires to 70 pounds. At that pressure the ride was fine and the tires stayed at the appropriate temp during the rest of the trip. We're 1000 pounds light on the rear axle, not bad although we still took too much stuff.
Next was Clinton Tn (north of Knoxville) for 3 weeks, then up to Shipshewana Indiana for a week. We visited the factory to say hello to the folks there. Then north to South Haven Mi.. After a few days on to Ludington Mi. After a week there we went to Traverse Bay RV resort, where we own a site. Six weeks later we headed back towards the south. Summerdale Al, just north of Gulf Shores. After a few days we started out on a trip we had looked forward to, US 98 all the way to just north of Tampa Fl. US 98 goes along the gulf shore and is a really nice drive.. We spent a few days on exploring historic Apalachacola Fl. The heart of gulf fishing and oyster catching.
US 98 from just south of Tallahassee is a wonderful drive. Wide, smooth and almost no trucks. We finally arrive home, after a few more stops, on October 14.
We were out 6 months this time, 5 months last year. The coach was comfortable and suited us perfectly in space, storage, and all around utility. Our 2552 is a 2015 model and drives great. I don't see how it could be improved.
Summer totals= 3705 miles, 425 gallons of fuel for an average of 8.81 mpg. That's adjusted for generator use.
After 17 years of full time in 40 footers we had forgotten how much work is involved in loading and unloading for these trips. That's the only downer to down sizing.
