Sorry to hear about the van/deer collision but glad you all were not hurt .

Thanks Ray. The place is pretty much done now. Only need to paint the exterior doors to the wifes color liking. I have the shop all set up for working. I have been looking for a good American made parts washer. Ouch. They want over a thousand bucks for the one at McMaster-Carr. It is the only all American one that I can find. May have to bite the bullet and get it.

Thanks John. I have to start the process of dealing with Auto-Owners today. I want any repairs, if they don't total it, done here at home, not in Ohio. From what I have been told by the agent so far, I have to pay to get the Van back here or go get it myself. I would have thought the insurance co would cover that. We shall see. The I-75 interstate is ALL torn up in Ohio. I can't believe they tear up over 30 miles at a time. It would seem like a 5 mile stretch at a time would be a hell of a lot better. Going through Cincinnati is an absolute nightmare. Northern Ohio is just about impossible to drive with all the trucks hogging the lanes. The truck drivers of today are not the same caliber they were some years back. They are so inconsiderate, I don't see how a bunch of them don't get shot out there.
When we were gone, I had the County Sherriff's Dept, the local Township PD, the local Parks Dept, and some of my neighbors keep an eye on my place. Had the alarms set and we have some cameras that we can watch on the phone and computer. I'm real gun-shy after the criminals broke in and stole my shit. Anyways, today I am making donut runs to a few places as a show of thanks. We were able to see the cops checking things out on the phone and computer. The flashlights would send an alert. Some of this techno-shit is pretty cool.
The battery was low in my 2012 Chevy pickup. Original one, so it looks like it needs replaced now. So far that's the only thing I've found after being gone a month. Not too bad.

Insurance companies only want to tow a vehicle to the closest qualified repair facility. Beyond that you get to pay. Can you get it on a car hauler trailer?

I absolutely hate driving through Ohio, especially Dayton and Cinci. It's a little farther but we take I-69 to Indianapolis then I-65 south. Less truck traffic than I-75 and I don't have to drive a motorhome towing a car through Cinci or Atlanta.

Hey, you have to disconnect the battery if you're going to leave it for that long. All the electronics in newer vehicles will drain the battery in a month. I tried using a 2 amp battery maintainer on our 2013 car. After awhile it would say defective battery because of all the drain. Had to disconnect the battery then hook up the battery maintainer and all was good.

Hey Hank, You are correct on the towing. I'm waiting to hear from the adjuster on the body shop where the van is now. They have been in business for 60 years, so that is a good sign. They also use only genuine GM parts. One thing that really concerns me is the 4 wheel drive set-up. The display showed something about it being broken. Also it overheated the engine getting if off the highway.

When you take 65 south, where do you get back on 75? I wiil try something different in the fall when we go back down.

I didn't think that a month on the battery would drain it. We don't disconnect battery on the new Camaro all winter and it starts right up. Same with Kathy's Cadillac SUV thing. It started right up yesterday. I was thinking that because the truck is 4 years old now, it is time for a new battery?

Those pesky deer! That's similar to how my old truck met it's demise.

Glad you are OK.

Is this the van you are still driving? I thought they told you not to drive that around town anymore.

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Glad you guys are ok and you are enjoying the new digs.

Tony, you can take I-65 to Nashville then I-74 to Chattanooga and pick up I-75 there. We stay on I-65 all the way to Montgomery, Al. Then US 231 through Dothan, Al. and down to I-10. When going all the way to south of Miami it adds around 100 miles to a 1400 mile trip. In the motorhome towing a car it just seems to be a nicer route and worth the 100 miles. In a car, well that's different. All I can say is try it once and see what you think.

You can also take I-77 from OH, through the mountains in West Virginia. Nice ride in a car but not a motorhome. It also puts you on the east side of Fl on I-95. Not so good if you're going to Ocala.

I'll look into that route Hank. I'm going to try and figure out a way around Atlanta too. Thanks.

I285 will take you round and round and round Atlanta ,dont think thats what you had in mind . No good way around Atlanta that I know of ,just try to pass through real late ,like 2 AM .Atlanta traffic sux and Im going there tomorrow and Thursday for Dr visits .