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Have you noticed that RV parks are now calling themselves resorts? I guess changing the name from trailer parks to RV parks was not enough to shed that “trailer trash” image. Of course, my brother likes to tease me by calling me “trailer trash” now that I’m a full-time RVer. Just jealous. Tee hee. I limped into . . . → Read More: Sandy Heights RV Resort – Pasco, WA Just for fun, I drove over to Pendleton. They have a very nice museum at the old train station. Trains still pass by it and are great to watch. Shirley Temple was there once for a few hours. It’s a good start for some local color. There is an old one room schoolhouse on display next . . . → Read More: Pendleton, OR First lesson about choosing campgrounds out of a book: never believe the book. Don’t get me wrong. I actually enjoyed staying at this campground. All the sites are pull-thrus and cable TV is supplied for free. The town itself was enjoyable. It is a small town right alongside the Columbia River and in close proximity to . . . → Read More: Driftwood RV Resort – Boardman, OR Finally! It’s been a long time coming and a whole lot of planning but the time finally came. I took a week off from work just in case there were any problems that popped up, to have some time to get the feel of my new home, and, OK, because I really needed it. The time off took the pressure off and let me travel my first time out at my own pace. First issue to overcome was getting out of town. I was near Portland, OR at the time which can be difficult to get through anytime with all the traffic and construction. I decided that night time on a Sunday night would be the easiest time and, as a night person, I’m used to driving at night. Rather than go through downtown with its very narrow lanes and bridges, I went south and then east to pick up the 205 which goes around Portland. That route does take longer but it is country driving rather than city driving which was important to someone who has not driven a 26 foot trailer before. So, call me chicken. Bok bok. Off the 205 and onto the I84 through the Columbia Gorge. I love driving the Gorge. It has a lot of character at any time, day or night. I would have liked to have stayed somewhere in the Gorge and done some sightseeing, but after going through the Trailer Life books etc., I realized that many of the state campgrounds through there might not be able to handle the size of my rig and slideout. I was not too eager to find out for sure in the middle of the night. It also appeared that the steam locomotive tour would not be running until Wednesday so that was out timewise. Everything installed and it is time to pack up. Packing an RV can be interesting. It’s just like loading the dishwasher. You start out with what seems to be plenty of room but then quickly run out. With some fumbling and moving things about, eventually at least the essentials and some of the wants will fit. . . . → Read More: Packing |
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It gave me some time initially on a rural road to adjust my body to the feeling of towing a trailer and build my confidence. It helped immensely.