We are forever searching for ways to improve the pantry situation in the van. The overhead cabinets work just fine for Tony, but I have to reach up blindly and rummage in there. Not ideal. We considered utilizing part of the back cabinet, but it's too far from the kitchen, plus it is technically in … Continue reading Pantry Surprise
We are about to leave on a short trip to Assateague National Seashore so we thought it would be a good idea to test the newly replaced toilet before we leave. It was a good idea because we pressed the pedal and nothing happened. The toilet is not working. After the initial panic settled we … Continue reading Black Tank Sensor Bypass
We love writing about our travels; recreate images of beautiful destinations, life on the road, wildlife encounters, interesting characters that we met along the way, and perhaps a splash of a back road story. These are our ideal posts. Instead, here we are writing about winter, dead batteries, serpentine belts, and broken toilets. If this is … Continue reading Leaky Cowls And Frozen Belts
Our experience with road side assistance post Hymer going into receivership, including reimbursement information
This winter was extremely cold. We had many days of deep freeze and the temperatures went as low as -30c. Luckily antifreeze is effective at this level of coldness, right? Well, maybe not. We left 2 jugs of antifreeze in the van. They were sitting side by side in the same location for the same … Continue reading Not All RV Antifreeze Are Made Equal
When will our troubles end? We left our last post after we successfully fixed our frozen pipe and clogged drain at home. after everything was fixed and we were able to get some much needed rest, we started emptying the van and preparing for winter storage again as there is aplenty of winter left. We … Continue reading Winter Travel- Will We Do It Again?
Our last post did not generate much discussion, but was successful in raising concerns for our safety with our family and friends. A lot of it stemmed from pictures such as the one above that suggested remote locations. In line with that, some of the discussion on the different social media forums veered towards how … Continue reading 7 Simple Ways To Share Your Location When Traveling
First off, an Emma update. We were very concerned about her condition as she did not seem to improve, so we made an appointment with a vet in Blythe, California (the closest vet clinic to us). The animal hospital was very accommodating and the vet saw us within an hour of our call. She felt … Continue reading Sonora Sunsets Amid Vet Visits
Class B campervans have fairly small tanks. That's just the reality of having a smaller Class B. The Carado Banff has a fresh water capacity of 17.6 US gallons (66.8 liters), a 6 gallon hot water tank (about 22 liters, and a combined Black/grey/galley capacity of 29.5 US gallons or 111.6 liters. In comparison the … Continue reading How often should you wash your hair? 33 tips for water management in a small campervan
The year is coming close to an end and we haven't retired yet. Weren't we suppose to retire sometimes after last Christmas? what the heck happened? Yup. The cat in the photo is us. The plate of meat is our retirement. Well, just like in the clip above, the target isn't moving at all, but … Continue reading Moving Target – Our Illusive retirement