Roy and Claudia
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- Oct 24, 2011
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Hope that title isn't too risque for this forum! Well, we did it - our maiden voyage - four days and three nights - just a couple hours from home. We stayed at a full service spot so we could learn to hook everything up, try out all the appliances, furnace, hot water etc. It all seems to work. A few minor repairs needed - fridge handle is broken, broke one of the plug-pull-thingies on one of the holding tanks, need better support for the bed - (any ideas? Mattress is fine but bed sags to the middle so thinking some sort of brace across it).
We learned a few valuable lessons: the best one...those lights that show the tank levels - pay close attention! Not a lot of fun having our first experience emptying the holding tanks take place in the dark! Discovered (after the sink wouldn't drain even after we thought we'd emptied the tanks) that in fact, we have three tanks, not two.
Also learned all about winterizing...we won't use it again now until January... followed the manual, which was quite good, and got everything drained. We still need to blow out the lines but will do that now that we are home.
One thing I know for sure - we are going to have to learn better water and electricity management if we are ever to dry camp! Was surprised how fast the brown water tank(s) filled up. Running water is going to be a thing of the past!
Did not take the toad this weekend as it isn't insured yet. I drove my car and we used that to run around once we were parked.
Anyway thanks for all the great info on this site - it was most helpful. I think we are going to enjoy this!
We learned a few valuable lessons: the best one...those lights that show the tank levels - pay close attention! Not a lot of fun having our first experience emptying the holding tanks take place in the dark! Discovered (after the sink wouldn't drain even after we thought we'd emptied the tanks) that in fact, we have three tanks, not two.
Also learned all about winterizing...we won't use it again now until January... followed the manual, which was quite good, and got everything drained. We still need to blow out the lines but will do that now that we are home.
One thing I know for sure - we are going to have to learn better water and electricity management if we are ever to dry camp! Was surprised how fast the brown water tank(s) filled up. Running water is going to be a thing of the past!
Did not take the toad this weekend as it isn't insured yet. I drove my car and we used that to run around once we were parked.
Anyway thanks for all the great info on this site - it was most helpful. I think we are going to enjoy this!