No wonder I've been getting those angry honks!

Of course, one always does a safety check of ones lights before leaving on a trip - right?!  And though I could always get the turn lights to work eventually (I figured it was just a bit of corrosion on the connections), I recently realized that the lights were less than reliable while on the move - thus explaining why some angry drivers were honking at me when I blithely turned on my turn signals and changed lanes.

Careful cleaning of the connections, the bulbs, etc  did not improve the reliablity of my turn signals.  After calls to several RV maintenance places, I learned that it's hard to find anyone willing to troubleshoot electrical problems. 

Fortunately, I found a little gizmo (for under $10!) on Amazon and was able to isolate the problem to my tow vehicle.  From there it was a short trip to U-Haul to replace the converter and VOILA! - I have turn signals again!

I think this 7way circuit tester will find a permanent place in my trailer tool box!

Less Art; More Travel

Well, I haven't even done a sketch for months, but I have taken the Escape out for several long weekends - the two prettiest trips being 4 days at Wallowa State Park (cool and rainy) - unfortunately I didn't take any pictures there.  But, the lake was gorgeous and there are a lot of hiking trails with waterfalls. 

Then, another 4 days up near Morton, Wa in the Tacoma Power Parks, Taidnapam Campground.  As you can see, the sites are nestled in among lodgepole pine with an understory of ferns.  Luckily, too cool for mosquitos.

I'll be planning more trips now that the warmer and hopefully dryer season approaches.  But, first I have to solve the latest trailer related issue - the trailer signal lights have become beyond unreliable.  The 'self-cleaning' 7-pin connector doesn't; I've tried electrical contact cleaner, fine grit sandpaper, di-electric grease, but all for naught - the signals may work when I hook up, but as I check them at stops - they don't work, or only the left one will work.  It's been very frustrating, not too mention unsafe.  So, now I'm looking to replace both ends of the plug (tug and tow side) - I vote for reliability!!

Hope to be doing more primitive camping this year - the A/C doesn't work anyway, so why pay for power.