A 1-month trip in June/July 2024 to test our setup before we hit the road full time in September.
Stop One: 11 nights
- Despite dramatically downsizing, we felt like we had everything we needed, which was amazing
- Started (barely) exercising & a few new recipes and food approaches
- Realized I’m terrible remembering names and tried to get better at it, because we met a lot of people
- Learned that campsite laundry isn’t a big deal
Stop Two: 16 nights
- Weighed at our first CAT scale moving from site 1 to 2 and learned that our truck’s rear axle is overloaded. Started researching an F450 dually to replace our F350 SRW
- First experiences with using our new medical coverage, as Rich needs to see a specialist
- Really put our mosquito and deer fly protection to the test
- Explored ways to work out when all the roads/trails are extremely hilly
- Learned we can go about 8-9 days before needing to empty the tanks
- Grateful for the warm welcome from seasonal campers
Stop Three: 5 nights
- Moving to a new campground always takes longer than I think it will
- Campgrounds with a 3p check-in time are not my favorite thing
- Always make an easy dinner ahead of time when we are moving sites in the afternoon
- Parks with easily accessible trails and a variety of picnic areas make a huge positive difference versus parks that are more isolated