Summer approaching

Now that the temps are back up in the mid-80's, I'll bring in the batteries to stay charged up!

We hope to take a trip before June, but my schedule has me studying 7 days a week now.  We'll see, maybe next weekend.

Long spell since last update

Our trip to Quartzsite was ok.  As I told my wife, nothing like camping out in the middle of the desert with 30,000 other people.  I would say the reason to go is to visit with friends as the rest of the circus was just tiring for your feet.  Another interesting observation; most of the retired folks have an entitlement attitude - "that's MY parking space, chair, foot path, etc.".  Thankfully my daughters friend was able to come, otherwise this would not be a place for kids to have much fun - or be treated decently.

Storage

I finally got around to opening the floor safe in the RV.  We have no gold, jewels, coins or anything of value to anyone else.  Poor white trash we are.  So, I found the safe is a perfect storage spot for the electric heater we have.  :O)

Quartzsite

Our friends from Tucson gave me the nudge to pack up and get going to "Q" this weekend.  On the battery front - the Exide house battery has been brought back to life.  After two plus weeks of charging - desulfating - floating, etc, the battery tested out as being "good" according to Checker Auto.  The warranty had expired and I was prepared to buy a new one, so I see no reason to doubt the 40 minute load test they did.  The 8d is still hooked up to the charger.  I tried to start the engine with it a few day ago and it wouldn't even crank over once. I'll be trading it in on a new 8d at Batteries Plus this week unless their load test surprises me too!

Projects update:

New awning straps are on-board and will be installed when we get parked.

I purchased a Mr. Heater and it works fine.  I'm holding off on hooking it up to the LP gas line until I get back and have more time for the task. This weekend we'll us the 1 pound bottles.

Stinky water no more!   1 pint of bleach and flushing out the tank with 200 gallons of water seemed to do the trick.  No evidence of any sediment or other gunk in the samples taken during the flush.  I still think an access hatch is a good project to pursue at a later date.

I believe I now have the correct hose fitting to use the on-board air to keep the tires inflated.

Should be a fun trip and lots of pictures / stories to follow!

New Year

Lauren and I went to Camping World for new awning straps.  Purchased 3 of them for under $10.  We also looked a several RV's too. While some were nice, most were cheaply made.  What impresses me the most is how well made our old Vogue is after 23 years!  I've not seen anything new under $100K worth trading for.

Today I might get back to the batteries.

Happy New Year!