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We Sprung a Leak!
So we sprung a leak! The leak was probably there from the beginning and got progressively worse over time as we drove the van. We mentioned in previous posts the pump kicks in when every few minutes, and then, the discovery of the ominous puddle under the van during our last trip. Well, there is … Continue reading We Sprung a Leak!
Mini Escape to Sturgeon Bay
We needed to get away at least once before our trip to Gaspé later this month so we headed north to Sturgeon Bay Provincial Park. It's a bit strange to go to a park that would have been tent-camping territory for decades. Do we really need the campervan for this kind of a trip? Probably … Continue reading Mini Escape to Sturgeon Bay
Cooking Under Pressure – Magical RV Kitchen Appliances
Cooking in an RV or campervan can be challenging. The Instant Pot can be one solution producing delicious quick meals!
Fun With Cushions
Oh, those bench cushions! They always come undone when driving. You have to move them aside when you open the under-bench compartment. If you are not setting up the king size bed, you have to find a spot for the side cushions at night. They just always seem to be in the way. Surely we … Continue reading Fun With Cushions
Storage Wars – RV Deep Under
The Carado Banff has two under-bench compartment. One, is a large open storage area behind the passenger side that extends the entire length of the bench and is accessible from above by removing all of the cushions and lifting the 2 bed boards, or through the exterior doors. It's great for storing our "big" stuff, … Continue reading Storage Wars – RV Deep Under
One Can Never Have Too Many Shelves
The Carado Banff has a nice wardrobe area next to the bathroom. It has 3 large drawers, a small counter area, and a very large compartment where you can hang shirts etc. We don't really need the hanging area. Between our jobs in archaeology and construction, and the added horse farm activities, we own more … Continue reading One Can Never Have Too Many Shelves
The Unwieldy Black Water Hose
This is a horror story that never happened. We were warned about emptying the black water tank and we approached the subject with a mild state of panic. Actually, there was no reason to dread this at all; it's a pretty smooth operation, and if done by 2 people, it's even easier. Tony was at … Continue reading The Unwieldy Black Water Hose
Carado Banff Kitchen Cabinets Modification
Perhaps I should have titled this "Why Wasn't it Done at Assembly?", but here we are with cabinetry configuration that could be improved. The cabinets are okay other than the latches mentioned in the previous post. There is definitely room for modification though, for example, the awkward cabinet that opens to the outside and has … Continue reading Carado Banff Kitchen Cabinets Modification
Around the Lake
The following Friday rolls around and we are on our way across the border to New York State. A cousins' reunion near Albany is the perfect excuse to get on the road and squeeze in a mini-adventure. We want to use the campervan as much as we can before taking it on a longer trip … Continue reading Around the Lake