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Let the Glamping Begin!

With Tartaruga (name of our Argosy) in the driveway for all of 15 minutes, I started opening up the purchases and glamping! The Couch Although Nick and I think the couch is a torture chamber when extended, Mike tried it out today and ….. Likes it! Personally, I think he doesn’t want to have the […]

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First thoughts about driving & towing

  Our first mile went smoothly! The second mile was a true test….which proved to be a success. During the second mile, we had left turns, right turns, a bridge, railroad tracks, about a dozen yard sales and two traffic lights. Tartaruga and the Expedition (not to mention Mike) handled all of it with ease. […]

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Electronic Brake Controller

To be able to pick up Tartaruga, Mike needed to install an electronic brake controller on his Ford Expedition (V8, 5.4 L). Per Federal Law, any trailer over 3000lbs has to have electronic brake controller. At first, he called our local Ford Dealership and they would have to order the parts. Three days, minimum. Mike […]

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