Nothing happening with Pumpkin. It's still asleep. I am planning on getting a new trailer hitch installed right after Christmas. It has a 3500 lb hitch now but it needs a 5000 lb hitch to tow Coors. Coors is a silver Jeep Wrangler, a silver bullet. Thus the name Coors.
Looks like the new hitch will have to be custom made. I found a guy near Kissee Mills that will do it. I've got to get Pumpkin over there to see just what it will take - and cost. Once the hitch is installed, I'll order a tow bar and base plate (used to mount tow bar on Jeep). The above photo was actually taken after I installed the tow bar and base plate.
I don't plan to take Coors with us every time, but some trips like out West or to Florida would be much more fun to have some extra wheels along for touring areas without having to break camp. Joyce wasn't too keen on a towed vehicle (toad), but I think she'll like the idea once we get past the initial expense.
We got Pumpkin winterized a few days ago and none too soon. It has turned off cold with temps dropping well below freezing. I guess Pumpkin will stay that way until March when Dusty wants to go to Petit Jean State Park.
Lake Wappapello State Park
We stayed at Ridge Campground because the main campground was closed for renovation. We picked a site on a relatively isolated loop. It was a bit tricky backing in and getting level. But, Tom, Jr. had given me a couple of vehicle ramps which worked out quite well.
Nearing the end of our trip, we are tired and crash early.
We'll be home tomorrow.
The Narrows Campground
Another nondescript park. I think I remember, but not sure. If it is the place I'm thinking of it is a Corp of Eng. park. The lake was high. We got a site on one end of the outer row next to the water. But, not that next. The water was down a grassy slope. Nice place but full!
Chief Logan State Park in West Virginia - pretty nice park. It's a large general recreation park nestled in a narrow valley with swimming pool, miniature golf, tennis courts, walking trails, a boccie court, amphitheater and lodge. But, it's Wednesday early in the season and the campground is located quite a ways from the recreation facilities. I wouldn't mind spending an additional night here, but we'll move on tomorrow.
Buckaloons Recreation Area Campground again. I told you we liked it. But, still a bit rainy. We're tired from a hard weekend camping with the girls so we're hitting the sack early tonight.
