Leading up to the big day
October 11, 2020There are just a lot of things to learn now that I am responsible for all my “indoor” stuff and Bill’s “outdoor” stuff as well. With a slightly different twist in that I’ll be towing a 26’ travel trailer instead of a 5th wheel. Which creates some issues. Such as, a bumper pulled trailer tends to sway more since the weight is behind all four tires. And, my brother recommends a weight distribution hitch so that the entire weight of the trailer doesn’t rest on just the ball and hitch. He brought me one and showed my how to hook it up. There are some nuances to getting it right. In addition to the hitch, he brought a wealth of learning for me since he has a bumper-pull toy hauler. And, he helped me understand my trailer better, what it could do and not do and how to do it all correctly. Like coming up with a way for me to load a 130 pound generator into the pickup by myself. Ramps and a come along did the trick, but it took some practice to get it right. Then there were things like a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) to purchase and install on the truck tires and the trailer tires so I can keep an eye on them and prevent issues before they become a blowout! And a water regulator to make sure that the campground water pressure doesn’t blow out my plumbing system, and a digital multimeter to test campground outlets before plugging in, and safety lights, and on and on.