On our way out to test drive the Dodge Ram 3500, we spotted this feathered hobo on our Cell Antenna:
B had an interesting time dissecting a broken calculator:
Day 231: Almost There!
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Monthly Archives: March 2014
Day 230: More Food and Art
It now looks certain that we will be buying a Dodge Ram 3500 Diesel Crew Cab Long Bed (whew!). The Dodge has the highest tow rating, seems to handle the best when unloaded, and has the best gauge set for reporting transmission temperature, etc.
Trish continues to make foods with non-wheat materials, for example these waffles made of cashew flour:
The Seurat unit is complete and posted on the art wall:
Day 229: Homeschool Art Class
I’m still cloistered in the new truck research area of the RV. Today, Trish and the kids did an art class on Georges Seurat and Pointillism:
We’re narrowing down our truck choices, and hope to find one in the next couple of days.
RV for Sale, with details and specs!
2011 Wildwood X-Lite 26BH
Onyx interior color scheme
$7950
(NADA Average price: $8500)
Dry Weight: 4,327 pounds
See the brochure for color scheme and other specifications
Special features of this unit:
- Axles upgraded from stock 3,500lb capacity axles to 5,000lb capacity axles
- 5-inch lift installed for better clearance
- Open floor plan with lots of space to move and play
- Dual Tables and benches provide two separate homeschooling stations (tables combine for family meals)
- 2-inch Receiver hitch installed to allow bike rack installation
- Shelving and ladder in bunk area
- Upgraded internal speakers
- All fixtures upgraded to LED lighting
- replaced cabinetry blanks with doors
- Wall storage unit
- Door peep hole
- Bed lift assist
Options already installed (removed if not purchased):
- Weight distribution hitch and anti-sway bars: $350
- Dual Group 27 Batteries: $100
- Bedroom ceiling fan: $120
- Coach-wide inverter provides 120VAC wall power to all outlets while on battery power: $150
- Digital 130 watt solar system: $260
- 555 watt solar system: $1000
- Directional Cellular antenna and amplifier: $200
- Directional WiFi antenna and amplifier: $150
- Second Oven: $450
- Bathroom powered vent fan: $40
- Precharged pressure tanks: $100
- Second water tank: $150
- Catalytic Heater and gas plumbing: $250
Day 228: Curbside socializing
While I continue to try to find our perfect tow vehicle, the kids spent some time with a neighborhood resident:
Trish continues to experiment with her handheld vegetable noodle maker, see Tricia’s Blog for details:
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