Lighting Issues

  First, look at that fabulous light! It’s TarTar’s first major “glamp”! I knew I wanted the back bedroom to be totally glamped up and after weeks of indecision, I finally settled on this crystal light from Home Depot.   It was a bit tricky to install and to work! Mike knew he needed to […]

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Scrubbing, Inventory & Curtain Clips

Today was the day that Mike started to take “inventory” of what repairs have been made and what needs repaired. Nick and I went about scrubbing the walls and shelves…..and tackling the back curtains.  Airstream / Argosy walls are known to be “sticky.”  It’s not necessarily grease but some sort of substance that was originally […]

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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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