Boston Bound - Look out Midwestern Amphicars!

[LSolheim]

As the calendar moves into July and hopefully (finally) some sunshine, we are in the final planning stages of a coast-to-coast journey to Tauton, MA and the spectacular August 26th Boston Swim-in! On August 2nd Amphi will be tied to the rear of our motorhome the Breeze and the journey will commence along the northern route where we plan to see family and friends along the way (Dave, John, and Doug, watch out!), including at or near:
Missoula, MT
Minneapolis, MN
Mendota/Chicago, IL
South Bend, IN
Detroit, MI
Haynesville/Dayton, OH
Harrisburg, PA
and many others.

After the festivities we'll visit some shows at Branson, MO and Lake of the Ozarks before heading NW to arrive home late September via:
Joplin, MO
Wichita, KS
Denver, CO or Casper, WY
Pocatella, ID
Yakima, WA
and more people and places in-between!

Hopefully vehicle maintenance and fuel prices will smile reasonably gently upon us throughout this 8,500 mile trek. We'll add to this thread as more details are developed and extraordinary/interesting events occur.

Gerry, Ron & Lori: we are looking forward to meeting you and seeing your niche of this glorious nation (and much enroute)!

--Larry, Nancy & Amphi

 

[Craig_Parada]

Are you flat-towing for 8,500 miles? I thought that would be a strain on wheel seals and the transmission. What are you using for the tow-bar attachment - and will fold out to increase water speed?
:003:

 

[Ken Chambers]

Larry has tens of thousands of miles on his motorhome/amphi rig touring this country over the last decade or so. He's got to be our best Amphicar representative in the land. I'm sure he'd happy to describe his tow setup again.

Have a great trip, Larry and Nancy!

Ken Chambers, CA
'64 Red


On Jul 2, 2010, at 11:36 AM, Craig Parada wrote:

> Are you flat-towing for 8,500 miles? I thought that would be a strain on wheel seals and the transmission. What are you using for the tow-bar attachment - and will fold out to increase water speed?
>

 

[LSolheim]

Actually we're up to about 70K miles in-tow to date, Ken, although we slowed
down a bit the last couple of years. (This year we even made the Solvang
trip by Amtrak!) This journey gives us an opportunity to get back out there
and to attend a gathering that has sounded impressive the past few years!

--Larry



From: Ken Chambers [mailto:]
Sent: Friday, July 02, 2010 12:34 PM
To: lrsnpark@gmail.com
Subject: RE: [General Amphicar Discussion-t-20819] Re: Boston Bound - Look
out Midwestern Amphicars!



Larry has tens of thousands of miles on his motorhome/amphi rig touring this
country over the last decade or so. He's got to be our best Amphicar
representative in the land. I'm sure he'd happy to describe his tow setup
again.

Have a great trip, Larry and Nancy!

Ken Chambers, CA
'64 Red


On Jul 2, 2010, at 11:36 AM, Craig Parada wrote:



Quote:

> Are you flat-towing for 8,500 miles? I thought that would be a strain on

wheel seals and the transmission. What are you using for the tow-bar
attachment - and will fold out to increase water speed?

 

[Midwest Amphicar]

You got it made! Please estimate date for Mendota. You are making my day. Can not wait to have you back. Later Dave the Wave

 

[LSolheim]

Wow, what enthusiasm! Thanks, Mr. Wave!!

If our "half-amphied" planning is any good this early, it looks like we
should be in the area on/about 8-12, but I won't be putting any $ down on
non-refundable reservations or anything!

--Larry



From: Midwest Amphicar [mailto:]
Sent: Sunday, July 04, 2010 11:17 AM
To: lrsnpark@gmail.com
Subject: RE: [General Amphicar Discussion-t-20819] Re: Boston Bound - Look
out Midwestern Amphicars!



You got it made! Please estimate date for Mendota. You are making my day.
Can not wait to have you back. Later Dave the Wave

 

[Ron Green]

Larry: I see you will be stopping in Harrisburg PA which is just across the river and only a few miles from us. Unsure of my schedule (and yours) however when you get in town, and time permitting, the steak is on me at a great local restaurant. We are also attending the Boston Swim in.

 

[Texas-Floats]

Hey Ron,



I'll be in Harrisburg, PA on July 26th and 27th, just after Celina. How do
I get in on that free steak dinner at a local restaurant?



-- Warren

Austin, TX



From: Ron Green [mailto:]
Sent: Tuesday, July 06, 2010 3:29 PM
To: kodo@kodoskorner.com
Subject: RE: [General Amphicar Discussion-t-20819] Re: Boston Bound - Look
out Midwestern Amphicars!



Larry: I see you will be stopping in Harrisburg PA which is just across the
river and only a few miles from us. Unsure of my schedule (and yours)
however when you get in town, and time permitting, the steak is on me at a
great local restaurant. We are also attending the Boston Swim in.

 

[Ron Green]

Warren: Give me a call. If we are home lets hook up.

 

[LSolheim]

Be careful of those Texans, Ron. They KNOW how to eat steak! --Larry



From: Ron Green [mailto:]
Sent: Wednesday, July 07, 2010 4:38 AM
To: lrsnpark@gmail.com
Subject: RE: [General Amphicar Discussion-t-20819] Re: Boston Bound - Look
out Midwestern Amphicars!



Warren: Give me a call. If we are home lets hook up.