We brought the trailer up to Cheyenne this week. I was working, and it was a perfect time to test-run the water systems. (Including die toiletten.) I am happy to report that, thanks to the Brick's hard work and repairs, everything ran just fine.
He did discover that our sensors weren't operating properly. In other words, once tanks are (er) 'full,' we have no way of knowing it. That's next on the repair list, I guess.
He continues to feel better, though was wiped out yesterday. It was a long day for me, too -- but the Cheyenne guild people are now friends, as well as clients. Long days -- but productive ones.
Blustery winds and rain have alternated with sun yesterday and today... it feels and looks like colder weather. We're staying at Sue and Marv's place, with a large hill looming out behind us, grass ruffling. Plains stretch out for miles in the other direction, with the lights of Cheyenne twinkling in the distance.
The winds are banging against the trailer, warning that more rain is on its way. Fall, are you coming early this year?
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| A little gloomy out, too... |
Geese have already begun migrating...and I haven't heard much from our local hummingbirds. They generally leave around Labor Day, so that's early, too.
I haven't seen our main harbinger of fall yet -- the green chili vendors who start roasting their wares on Federal in Denver. Once that warm, flavorful smell hits, you know that autumn is here.
2 comments:
Black water tank sensors stop working after a while. They get covered in ~~ahem~~ gunk and nothing cleans them properly after that point. You will get to know when your tanks need to be emptied. The toilet starts to make a burping sound.
Just DON'T try to conserve water in your black tank when you flush. Water is your friend. If you don't use enough water, there is nothing for the solids to dissolve into and when you try to empty it, there is not enough water to carry all the solids away. Eventually that will come back to haunt you.
We usually dump before we leave, then put a gallon or two of hot water in the tank along with some Dawn dishwashing liquid. (Some people use Calgon Bath Water Softener, too.) That way the Dawn is breaking up the grease as the trailer rambles along and sloshes it out. Dump at the new place and you have a clean tank!
Thank you, Phoebe!!!
THe hardest part about this decision is being able to talk about practical dilemmas with people who have actually done RVing. Poop, pee and other 'interesting' matters are not exactly the hottest topic.
I'll pass on your comments to the Brick. He'll want to know.
Thanks so much for writing.
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