Camping Trip - April 2013 Strawberry Park

Our shakedown trip in or Rockwood Roo 21BH went GREAT.  We went to Strawberry Park in Preston, CT.  They had a special this weekend, where it is $40 to camp for the entire weekend.  Then if you do some cleanup, you get a $40 credit for a future stay.  I will do a review blog on this campground sometime this week.

On the way there, we stopped at Pilot Station in North Stonington, CT, to be weighed.  That, will be another blog.  The weather stunk on the way.  We had rain and wind on the way there.  I had readjusted the weight distributing hitch before leaving, since the dealer did not adjust it.  It towed pretty well.  I may need to adjust the cams a bit more to make sure they are centered in the bars.  Everytime I make a minor change, I should make sure that they are centered.

We had a nice relaxing weekend.  That was our intent.  We did have to make a trip to the local Wal*Mart to pick up a few things.  We also have started a list of things, including things NOT to forget.  Yes, we forgot something big...CHAIRS.  We get to the campsite, and we are like "Oh $&*$(, we forgot the chairs!!"

Repairs -
- Recaulk bathroom shower
- Front tent bunk snap pulled out
- Fix snap on bunk end
- Check breakaway -  can't hear the brake magnets when pulled.

Mods -
- Add a switch and dimmer to control 1/2 the outside plug for my Globes. I have the Polymer Products globes with 8watt LEDs (40 watt equivalent). They are great for cooking, but too much for relaxation
- Change the plumbing so that the water filter only filters a dedicated spigot on the sink.  Too much loss of pressure with the good filter, which isn't needed for the whole camper.
- Install a black tank flushing system

Here are a few pics from the weekend.

 Julie having fun on the jumping pillow

 Julie getting her face painted

 Night shots of the camper

Movie night at the neighbor's camper

 Jen enjoying her dinner

 Campfire with the neighbors

Jennie's birthday cupcakes.