Wow! This is where you have been. I have been over a couple of times to check on you and you have been gone gone gone.
I must tell you that the explodey tires, although not funny really made me laugh. Although, having had that happen to me, it really is not funny. I really like the new a frame. A long way from the ones of the past. That big window has got to make it so much bigger looking inside. I do love the way they are laid out and have looked at them.
That piece of land do have is quite incredible that's Rolling Hills and the picturesque scene. I actually like camping, especially in a camper. But the one trouble I had was making sure that the vehicle was Sleek enough do not cause drag when you're going through some of those places that have winds. I used to have a Winnebago and that probably got about 4 miles per gallon, I kid you not. Well I am joking but it really had terrible mileage. I never realize that I don't need a huge space to live in while I'm camping. I have no idea why I thought I needed something as big as a house. Minimal. That's the main word. Now I only like to get his big as I need. Thank you so much for sharing this with us, I am delighted to see that you are out there having a good time as I was worried that maybe you weren't feeling good.
Happy camping and congratulations on your new camper. She's a Beauty. Tip!
Thank you! Tire issues can be pretty funny in hindsight. I once had a rear tire go flat in a really busy highway in Denver. I was towing a 19' A-frame but it was loaded a lot with no load leveling hitch. Someone most have been watching out for us because it was just past the worst section where it would have been very dangerous to pull over with a trailer.
I had a used tow vehicle that I just purchased and when I went to get the spare off, I found it was locked with nut that there was no key to anywhere in the vehicle. Basically someone have removed all the locks from the wheels but not the spare tire and I didn't check it because it was under the cover. Luckily we were close to a relative who came by and helped us out and patched the tire with a plug. I'm very thankful for that - an explodey tire would have been much more difficult to deal with and the tire stores were closed by then.
You kind of learn as you go along but weight can make a big difference. I think that having a load leveling hitch, newer tires and a light weight trailer will hopefully help with the explodey tire thing, LOL.
Minimalism - Learning to say 'NO' to storing the easy recliner lawn chairs, latte machine, etc., etc. in the trailer, while saving weight for things like a tire repair kit and air pump.
Only in hindsight!!!
Oh, I can see we all have camping nightmare stories! Best fun ever and I am planning some of the National Parks this year or next. The possibilities are endless!
Thanks for sharing this with us!