Cruised up to Massillon on Saturday and left 1,200 pounds heavier! Yep, picked up my Silver Shadow Teardrop camper and what a beauty. It's everything I thought it would be and more, and it tows like a dream. Backing up the camper, well, let's just say I am going to become a fixture in the church parking lot over the next several evenings as I practice that maneuver!
Had a lot of fun setting up the camper, especially the chuck wagon. My red enamel coffee pot looks great on the cook top and I know it's going to brew up some kick-butt java. I didn't do a lot to the inside other than removing one of the twin mattresses and storing items such as bungee cords, a fishing pole, solar lights, jumper cables, umbrella, etc. Did I say that I have an air conditioner? It's built-in and takes up very little room. Oh, the camper also has a smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and a fire extinguisher.
Had a lot of fun setting up the camper, especially the chuck wagon. My red enamel coffee pot looks great on the cook top and I know it's going to brew up some kick-butt java. I didn't do a lot to the inside other than removing one of the twin mattresses and storing items such as bungee cords, a fishing pole, solar lights, jumper cables, umbrella, etc. Did I say that I have an air conditioner? It's built-in and takes up very little room. Oh, the camper also has a smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and a fire extinguisher.
Sedona and I, we're going places. We'll explore Ohio the next couple of months -- a sweet way to celebrate the one year anniversary of wrapping up kicking the CBitch. And, after we've made our rounds in the Buckeye State, we'll point our wee caravan south and go beyond Ohio's borders. I fully admit, the camper and the travels that will ensue are part of my mid-life reflection.
SIDE NOTE: While I picked up the camper in Massillon, it was manufactured in Sugarcreek by Amish craftsmen. Little Guy Worldwide is the country's largest manufacturer of teardrop-style campers. Pretty cool that they are an Ohio company.
3 comments:
Very cool! Coffee pot and a fishing plus an air conditioner? Everything you really need - the rest is only for comfort. Backing can be a challenge - a good tip is to place one hand on the BOTTOM of the steering wheel and move that hand in the direction you want the trailer to go. Trust me this works wonders - just keep your hand on the steering wheel.
Oh yes - you need x-mas lights for the evening - I suggest the red chili pepper lights!
Good to see you got the camper in time for the changing of the leaves. Enjoy!
Keep us posted.
Cool, Laura!
What a beauty! Good choice!
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