The Good Old Days -- 1933, RV'ing at its Best

We've Been Thinking of Camping

This trailer is from circa 1930.  I love the relaxed look and dress of the campers! Maybe they've just come home from a worship service at a local church.

Wired

Forgot to mention this, but our camper's left turn signal wasn't working. Turns out that the original installation (ahem, done by "professionals"), was shoddy, childish, incorrect, defective and, and.. well, terrible. Consequently, two fuses were blown, a $32 converter was ruined, and some wires burned through. In short, I tore it all out and did it properly.

1983 to 2009, Trailer for Sale or Rent

Back in 1983 or 1984 we bought a 'Trunk Mate' to assist us in carrying our stuff for our annual trips from Regina, Sask. to Hamilton, Ont., and for camping. The Trunk Mate served us well till around 1994 when we bought the Coachmen CO 230 "tent trailer". Once Aaron and Meghan moved into 1036, the Trunk Mate slowly found its home with them and they took it over as a yard waste transporter.

It's been through a number of repairs and paint jobs, but eventually after 26 years of service, it seems ready to retirement.

We thought about restoring it for renewed use with camping, but as partially shown in the photos, and for a number of other carefully thought through considerations, we think it's time for a new utility trailer.

So we found a replacement! This fine unit will help Aaron & Meghan with camping and hauling stuff, just like the Trunk Mate helped us.

A Good Site

Jean and I camped at several spots this Fall. This was the last one of the season -- Kayuta Lake Campground This site was huge and the far end of it overlooked the lake below.

Our New 2007 Niagara Trailer, Camper, pop-up

Part of the fun of having a new camper (for me), is making modifications and personalizing it. I've started several albums of the modications, trouble and joys, etc., on Webshots.com because that seems to be the place where many owners post and share their experiences and adventures.
Please check this link -->(Our New 2007 Niagara "pop-up") for modifications and repair updates. Oops, Webshots has been completely overhauled (wrecked?) and all our stuff posted there is gone.

If you click on the photo to the left you'll get a larger version. On the trailer roof (just ignore the AC), you'll see a set of 3 solar panels generating 45watts of power (in bright sunlight).

OK, so alot has Happened

I know that I've ignored this photo blog for far too long. So many things have happened, that I really haven't found the time to keep us updated.

Soon!

We're heading out for three weeks vacation with our new pop-up trailer. It's not an illusion, the trailer is as high as the van. Check it out: it's a 2007 Fleetwood Highlander Niagara.