We were told that after three years, we'd want to upgrade. It's like a RV curse or something.

[gridlore]

We had to go over to where we store the Free Trailer Beowulf because the yard had alerted us that our trailer cover had shredded. WTF, it had been on for six months at most, and we've hardly had terrible storms or anything.

A claim on the warranty is forthcoming.

But looking at the FTB made us realize it is in fact falling apart. We've decided that we need to upgrade. Ideally, we'll hit the lottery hard enough to buy a Hiker. More realistically, next year's tax return will be used to purchase a small used travel trailer.

We're looking at A-frame and teardrop models. We don't need all the bells and whistles, we do have a full camp kitchen and a good cooler. A place to sleep and store clothes is about all we really need. It needs to be able to be towed by Darby the Ford Ranger.

The search begins.

Once acquired, it will be the Far Trailer Empress Marava.

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[kevin_standlee]

I would have to go and check, but the last time I spent the night in the Rolling Stone was, I think, October 2019. We've driven it a few times when the Astro was out of service, but it's otherwise been inactive. Mind you, we never did get it completely serviceable, inasmuch as when I've been using it, it's mainly to be a place I could sleep that also had a toilet. I use the showers at the office and take advantage of the kitchen and refrigerator there, so I don't need the cooking (although the propane stove does work), hot water, or refrigeration. We filled the propane bottle when we first bought it, and have never had to refill it since then, because I've so rarely been in there overnight in weather cold enough to justify using the furnace other than for a few minutes in the morning.

Someday, we hope that things get safe enough that I feel comfortable making the trip down there again. But that day seems far away, and the Day Jobbe has told me (and a bunch of others) to Stay Away until further notice anyway. OTOH, this does mean that I've not been to my dentist or doctor for too long, and I'm now a year overdue for a colonoscopy. Maybe next year sometime, but not this one.