To start with we made a plan to sell our Lexington motor home and tow car and down size to a smaller MH and not have a tow car. We listed the Lexington for sell. Within a few weeks we sold it to some nice folks from San Marcos, Maureen and David Brewer. They are newer members of the Escapees. I asked them to join the Shanty Shakers, which I understand that they are new members of chapter 25. After the sale we already had the unit in mind to replace the Lexington. So we started our shopping on the internet and purchased a 2015 Winnebago Era 70A from a dealer in Forest City, Iowa near the Winnebago factory.
We loaded up the tow car and left Vista for a 1900 mile trip to Forest City with stops in Colorado to see grand kids and friends. Picked up the new rig Aug. 8th.
We took it on a 1200 mile test run leaving the tow car at the dealer. Traveled up to Minnesota and the north shore highway around Lake Superior to Thunder Bay, Canada and back to Forest City. Had one small fix done at the dealer and sold the tow car there also.
We traveled the long way back on back roads and Interstate 90. Stopping at many places that we had not been to in years that included Badlands SD, Wall Drug in Wall SD, Mt. Rushmore , Crazy Horse Mont., Deadwood, SD, Devils Tower Mont, Cody.s Buffalo Bills Western Center, Yellowstone and Teton National parks and with a final stop in SAMs Town, Las Vegas. Over 5700 miles traveled and the new rig handled great and so easy to drive and get around. The best part was the 17mpg and getting back safe and sound.
Hugs
Bob & Judy KOMINSKI
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Minutes from the August chapter meeting are posted on the Past Meeting Minutes tab.
Here are a few photos from the last meeting.
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