We’ve been busy shaking out the kinks the first week of our adventure. The tire problem turned out to be a cracked rim! We arrived in Vancouver, Washington June 12th and checked into a campground with plans of exploring the area. But first we needed to locate a Cost Co. to see if they could repair Jim’s glasses. He bent the earpieces on 2 pairs! Luckily it was an easy repair.
The next chore was a trip to Camping World to test the brake controller for the 5th wheel. It had been flashing error codes and I didn’t want to be attached to something that didn’t have working brakes. It tested out OK but they were too busy to trouble shoot any further so we came back to Vancouver and made an appointment to have the truck looked at the next day.
We did have some time to explore the Columbia River Gorge and Multnomah Falls, the second tallest falls in the nation.
It wouldn’t be a camping trip for us without something going wrong! A connector in the truck was replaced and with crossed fingers we left for the Canadian border on Thursday the 14th.
We didn’t get more than an hour away when the error codes started flashing again! I called ahead to a repair facility and they said they would be able to get us in the next morning. After spending most of Friday having the problem diagnosed, (malfunctioning magnet on the trailer brakes) and a small fortune we headed north again but since it was getting late we pulled into a beautiful rest area to spend the night.
Saturday morning dawned and the sprinkles that had started yesterday continued but we were ready to head for the border. The passage from the States into Canada went smoothly. We were asked a few questions, showed our birth certificates and driver’s licenses and that was that.
So here we are, in Hope, B.C. It couldn’t be a more appropriate name for us. We HOPE the rest of the trip goes well! The campground is full of pine trees and in the distance a waterfall. I finally have a WIFI connection that sort of works. Life is good.
We’ve been busy shaking out the kinks the first week of our adventure. The tire problem turned out to be a cracked rim!
3 comments:
Hi - sounds like its all good from here on! "Hope" you have nothing but nice days ahead. Good luck... luv E & C
Glad to hear you finally crossed the border. Kurt was able to get the end of July off, so it looks like he will be coming along. However, I am finding it hard to find tickets under $1000pp. I don't think we have enough miles to purchase 3 tickets. We might try flying standby. I will keep you updated. We hope to make a decision by tonite (6/18). We plan to come July 25th thru July 31. Love you! Kim
Hi! I too HOPE that you don't run into any more problems! What I really want to know is what Jim was doing when he bent the ear pieces of his glasses!!! I know that Tim has updated you on our Mammoth trip. Clint's with us in SD - he took his Algebra assessment at Sylvan this morning. Clint's loving the pool, especially when he can get Rusty and Ezzy in there with him! Chad should be joining us in a few days. Lots of love, Sharon
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