Electronics - A Guys Best Friend

Spent most of today adding a few "toys" to the RV before we head out.  Debbie keeps asking if all this is necessary for the trip ... I of course advise, we couldn't make it without them!

Damn cool Updated Cockpit - Actually not a big set of distractions.
Even the mapping app talks to you so you don't have to look at it!

New CB - All controls in the hand.  Usually listen when we hit traffic jams.
Truckers are usually great about telling you which lane to get in
or how to by pass an accident.

iPad in Ram X holder - I use the Motion X App for our mapping software.
It's a great GPS app.  Haven't had an issue yet with directions.
Yes - we do carry paper maps too.

Rear Camera Monitor - even with this short of an RV it helps when backing.

Scanner Head - The main scanner is mounted under my chair.
I use this to listen to the trains and occasionally the police.
Although, we've been in some towns camping that it
got a little scarey listening to what was happening at night!

Temp Gauge - 90.4 degrees at 0900 this morning and 85% humidity!
I hear its quite a bit cooler in California ... Can't wait!!!!!

The Pitfalls of Being an Eagle Scout

We are 2 days from starting our trip to California!  Oh the fun ... the excitement ... the dread ... the horror!  This trip will be a full three weeks and take us over 4800 miles - in a 23 foot Class C RV!  Let's put that into perspective for you - we need to carry provisions in an area the size of most peoples bedroom; including 2 adults, a 14 year old, her 4 year old brother and Duke ... a 110 pound German Shepherd that sheds enough hair each day to build a medium size dog.  Like the title says - I tend to add to our delima ... as a good Eagle Scout I want to be prepared for anything that might pop up along the way which tends to add bulk and weight to what we carry ... therefore the purge begins.  As a good wife, Debbie has gotten the kids and her stuff packed already; which means the purging will be from ... gasp ... my stuff.  It's gonna be a long couple of days.

Over the next few weeks we will do our best to update pictures each night from our journey - So Sign Up For Updates and join us as we see some of the most beautiful scenery this great country has to offer!

THE LOADING BEGINS!

Pile Number 2

Pile Number 1



Joey Takes You for a Tour of the RV!



Welcome to our RV!



This is where my Dad Drives From

This is our "C" Couch and Table
I Sleep here at night

That's my mom at the front door
The frig, stove and sink
are on the right

This is my mom and dads bed in the back
To the  right is the toilet and behind
the doors is the shower!

Here's looking back at the front!


Thanks for taking the tour with me!

Newest Form of Catch and Release

I've done a lot of fishing in my day, mostly of the catch and release variety.  I've now added a new species to my record.

This little guy couldn't be very old and was hanging by his chin in the culvert.  We ended up placing him at the base of a tree I've seen a family of raccoons sitting in over the past several years.