Our Dinghy is Ready to Roll!

After considerable research, we confirmed that we would get a Honda CR-V as our "dinghy" or towed car. Even before we did the research, we knew this was what we wanted but it's always good to validate with information. We decided to focus on finding a 2005 model but, as it turns out, we bought a 2003.

We found this car at a local Knoxville dealer and only went to look at it because we were bored. But the car was in such great shape we decided to buy it!

The next step was to get the car configured to be towed - that is, install a base plate and wiring for independent lighting (brake lights, etc. powered by the motor home instead of the car battery). We decided to use an authorized Blue Ox dealer to take care of this for us. We ended up going to 1-Stop Automotive in Crossville, TN - the owner gave us a very competitive price on all the towing equipment (baseplate, wiring kit, towbar, cables, etc) and the installation. They did a great job!

We also needed a braking system for the car. Well, that was checked off the list when some friends of ours, out of the blue, gave us their gently used Brake Buddy Vantage Select system. What a generous gift!

Our New Home: 2004 National Dolphin LX

We picked up our new-to-us 2004 National RV Dolphin LX motor home yesterday!

This is a Class A-type RV that offers a very comfortable living space - complete with all the comforts of home: air conditioning, heating, hot water, 2-door fridge with freezers and icemaker, 3-burner stove top, convection oven/microwave combination unit, double sink, ceramic tile, Corian counter tops, entertainment system, etc. This motor home also has two slide-outs - one in the lounge/living area and one in bedroom.

Over the next two weeks, we'll be moving stuff into the RV and doing minor things to make her ours. Click here for more information about our new home.