We got a lot done during our break but it was too long and I really missed Lewis.(the RV)
We decided to re-prep the motorhome before we left. We took everything out of the lower storage(basement) compartments, reconsidered its necessity and ended up leaving quite a bit at the house. We still managed to fill the basement but it is not packed so full that getting to something is difficult. I also made a run to the commissary and stocked up on non perishables. I created a liquid storage in the basement and a non liquid under the bed. We have read warnings about storing food in the basement compartments of motorhomes. The smell can attract unwanted guests. The doors on our storage compartments are said to be incredibly sturdy and they lock but why take chances? If Mr. Bear smells something yummy, how far will he go to try to get at it?
I also went back through the manuals. Motorhomes are wonderful and complex. The manuals have been time and money savers on several occasions. RVs, like homes and cars, have glitches. Understanding the glitch and knowing if it can be remedied on the spot is so important.
Our motorhome, among other amenities, has water, power, sewage, a satellite, a hot water heater, a 7000K generator, automatic steps, automatic awnings and propane. I list these specifically because they are outside access items and are easy to ignore or forget. The manuals are perfect for reminding owners to check and do maintenance.
We can dry camp which means we can function without the support of a designated camping spot. An optimum designated camping spot has a power hookup, a water hookup, on site sewage dump and cable. Sites vary and we have had many with everything and have had some without. The most common missing amenity is on site sewage dump. Sewage sounds gross but everybody goes so.... If we dry camp, we better know our RV. The generator is the key to happiness for dry camping.
Our onboard generator allows us to have power anywhere so it is imperative to understand how it works and the basic maintenance requirements. Yay for the manual. Power is the most complex of all the functions and we have an item called an Inverter/Charger that regulates the power being delivered to the RV. This Inverter/Charger is a critical item and I have spent more time with this manual than any other. I will continue to refer to this manual and others as needed.
So, we prepped for a few days and then we hit the road.
We left the house and pointed Lewis west. Our first week long stop was Pensacola Beach, FL.
Pensacola Beach is lovely. Pensacola Beach RV Resort is a really nice park and it has full amenities. We got a drive up vs back in spot and we are facing the waters of Pensacola Bay. The temperatures are a bit cool but the humidity is low and the sun is bright. The blue skies are gorgeous and we can watch the sunsets from our front window.
We were able to take Penny and Annie to the beach. Annie could care less but Penny's enthusiasm more than made up for Annie's apathy. The beach was practically deserted so we let her off leash for 15 minutes or so and she was beyond thrilled. Annie preferred to be carried.
We visited the Pensacola Lighthouse. The trek to the top of the lighthouse is 177 steps long. There is only railing on one side of the steps so I would definitely be hanging on to a little one. The view from the top is 360 degrees and is spectacular. You can see for miles and miles on a good clear day.
We are happy to be back out. We are definitely a bit more seasoned this time around but we will always be learning something about glamping.
Another great day in this thing we call life.
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