Meet Freedom

Freedom and Snowball

Freedom is my 19 foot long Airstream trailer. Although it’s dimensions creates some close quarters for a camping family of four, it’s tiny size and maneuverability means we can take it just about anywhere. 

We have discovered that there are three essential ingredients required for a successful expedition with Freedom - thoughtful preparation, proper packing and lots of playing. 

Prep - 

Preparation consists of three steps.  

1. Preparing the RV: Anything that will make your trip more enjoyable because you don’t have to worry about a mechanical breakdown. Double check all systems to make sure they are in proper working order. Before you leave make sure to clean the water tanks, check tire pressure, refill propane tanks, etc. 

2. Finding a spot to park the RV that is near your objective.  Amazingly, there is usually an RV park just about everywhere you can think of going and if you’re lucky it’s one with a pool and spa.  But the beauty of an RV is that it is a self contained unit. It doesn’t require hook-ups as long as you don’t want to run the air conditioner or heater.  If you desire more comfort while camping then bring along a generator and camp on the side of a dirt road with all the amenities of a five star Motel 6. 

3. Carefully planning a menu.  Your refrigerator space is minimal.  Your cupboard space is limited.  The menu must satisfy ravenous adventurers after a long day (and sometimes night) of physical activity. 

Pack - 

A novice will keep the same kitchen/cookware in their RV at all times for each and every trip.  You wouldn’t keep your winter coat packed if you were headed to the desert in summer.  Likewise, you wouldn’t pack your PFD (life vest) if you were headed off to the ski resort.  Keep the essentials packed; plates, cups, utensils, bottle openers... but rotate the bigger items.  Don’t keep the waffle iron, if you’re planning on oat meal for breakfast! 

Play - 

Play, play, play.  Play hard.  Play safe.  Play often.  The real fun in owning an RV is the variety of adventures you will encounter.  Day trips, weekend trip, week long vacations and cross country expeditions.  It’s all fun! It’s Adventure. 

See you on the road, 

Kaylene   

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