PICKING WHAT TO GET
In Ruh-style we researched all types of RVs before we
settled on what we wanted.
Well almost all types of RVs. The most helpful part of our exploration was
seeing RVs and talking to owners. We went
to RV dealers, drove as far as Vermont and Maine to see particular trailers,
and also talked to friends about their models.
We concluded we wanted a light-weight trailer with a queen bed and tall
enough for Bill to stand. We settled on the 19' Escape Trailer.
PREPARING FOR WHAT WE GOT
We plunked down our deposit, but then had to decide on
options, since the trailer is custom-built.
Did we want air conditioning? Did
we want a microwave? How many
windows? And the list goes on. If you want to find out what we settled on,
you'll have to see our trailer or look at our pictures.
With way too much research we decided on our tow vehicle: a
Toyota 4Runner.
The car came with a back-up camera, but what we thought
would be really great would be a back-up camera for the trailer. The wire on the dash is visible, but Bill embedded
the wire all the way from the center console to the outside plug he installed in the back. Meanwhile the trailer manufacturer installed
the camera on the back of the trailer and ran wiring to the front.
In addition, Bill installed a trailer brake controller and a
ScanGauge. He put the brake controller in the center console rather than under
the dash so he doesn't bump it with his long legs. The ScanGauge monitors how
the engine and transmission are doing while we are towing and he mounted it on
the rearview mirror with a BlendMount. Like
the camera, all wires are hidden. Pretty clever.
Many other preparations consume our days, but we are
enjoying it all and looking forward to having our trailer in less than a month.
Here are the latest pictures showing the progress as they
build our trailer.
