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JellyBean · 08-09-2020, 03:29 AM

Glad to be here! After reading a handful of posts I know I am in the right place.

I am retired and once I finish some home tasks it's time for the road. (like those are ever finished)

To that end I chose a '02 Monaco Windsor 34ft 350hp coach with 3 slides.

I named her JellyBean.

Glenn

EdInArk · 08-09-2020, 03:47 AM

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Originally Posted by AgnotGt

Glad to be here! After reading a handful of posts I know I am in the right place.

I am retired and once I finish some home tasks it's time for the road. (like those are ever finished)

To that end I chose a '02 Monaco Windsor 34ft 350hp coach with 3 slides.

I named her JellyBean.

Glenn

Now that's a cool name

Welcome from Arkansas

**Spdracr39** · 08-09-2020, 06:13 AM

Welcome !!

There are many good folks here to offer help and advice, glad you could join the party

Safe Travels!!

van-gogh · 08-09-2020, 06:40 AM

Love the name "Jeeybean" wow a Class A. I'm wondering two things. What kind of camping you would like to do? Turing or finding and RV park to run off to for a while with like minded campers?

Whatever you do this is by far the best RV fourm on the web. Check out this forum and you will see what I mean. Lots of good well informed owners and experts.

Enjoy Happy Trails.

MSHappyCampers · 08-09-2020, 08:57 AM

Hi Glenn! Welcome to IRV2! We're sure glad you joined us!

We love our 2002 Windsor! Have fun and keep her between the ditches!

Good luck, happy trails, and God bless!

momdoc · 08-09-2020, 01:04 PM

Welcome to the forum and congrats on your new "Jellybean".

You are joining a good group of folks here with good info to share. Read the various threads here and ask questions as they come up or add info if you can.

Good luck and enjoy the adventure!

JellyBean · 08-10-2020, 01:35 AM

Thanks for the warm welcome! Being my first RV I haven't experienced which camping style will suit the traveling bug I have.
This coach has previously been used for dry camping so that increases the options available. I got lucky in that regard. Six panels putting out 730amps; if I remember correctly.
I'm thinking about picking a destination then seeing the most, within reason, along the way with no strict time line.

P.S. Just to add I love this coach! Coming home was close to 900 miles and she far exceeded my expectations; mountains, hills, freeway, city and narrow back roads. What a surprise to find my first journey netted 8mpg....

Garyaber · 08-10-2020, 11:21 AM

Jellybean is also the name of a 100' + yacht on the west coast owned by the owner of the company that make the Pelican cases.

tommar · 08-10-2020, 02:07 PM

That's a beautiful coach! Looks like new! Where did you buy her and where are you now? BTW, do you know how to add a signature line where you can put your coach info etc.? Your coach is newer than mine; and prettyer!

JellyBean · 08-10-2020, 09:39 PM

Here's a map of my return journey after my purchase in Wenatchee, Washington. The over the mountain top between Weed, Ca (I-5) and Trinity Center (HWY 3) was a travel thru the wilderness.... My friend who lives there said he found it hard to believe I chose that route. Forest Rte 42N17 or Gazelle Callahan rd. (Not for the faint of heart)

I felt confidant in this coach and she took it in stride! My first RV; yessiree.

Trip Link

Gazelle rd.

I attempted to add a signature.... `

Arch Hoagland · 08-10-2020, 11:13 PM

Do you plan on pulling a toad?

tommar · 08-11-2020, 09:19 AM

So you apparantly bought the coach in Washington State, and you live in Cali.

What are your future travel plans? And is a toad in your future as well? We recently started "toading" our 2016 Prius using a tow dolly because Prius' can't be towed 4 down. So far, it's working out well. Don't even know the toad's back there unless I look at the backup cam.

JellyBean · 08-23-2020, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Garyaber

Jellybean is also the name of a 100' + yacht on the west coast owned by the owner of the company that make the Pelican cases.

Well, Glad I'm not 100ft! 34' is just right for me. I drag tail coming down the driveway....

[QUOTE=Arch Hoagland Do you plan on pulling a toad? [/QUOTE]
I hadn't planned on it but after this week I might change my mind.

[QUOTE=tommar What are your future travel plans? [/QUOTE]
Plans change... I went from putting on a new roof to packing for evacuation! Out the door without a blanket? Yep! That's planning in my world.

I just want to see as much of the "good" stuff before it's gone. Wasn't a thought last year. Yes, the wrong exit might be a problem but now? Adventures into the unknown....

So My first splash into the world of RV Parks (sort of) has landed me with refugees from a forest fire the likes of which California has never seen before; so they say.
Got VERY lucky and have elect & water. Parked near the bathroom but a long walk to the food and supply's that have been graciously donated!!!
We are all neighbors with the same thing in common; survival. All hoping our homes will be intact. Young & Old from tents to RV's; equal.

Learning a lot! Making notes as to what is needed and where to put things. or Really WHERE did I put this or that...

I feel so lucky to have bought JellyBean when I did! ~ Go Figure...

Lighthouse point; Santa Cruz, Ca

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tommar · 08-24-2020, 12:23 PM

1Can't imagine what it must be like to be forced to evacuate with little notice and no chance to stock up on food/supplies.

It's a good thing that "JellyBean" is providing you with a roof over your head! Sorry for your trevails.

Here in Texas, even in Waco, we're having to prepare for the 2 hurricanes, Marco and Laura. My prep consists of getting my MH from the shop and bringing to my storage facility where it will be under cover.