Just a little thing made for fun!
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Just Pure Relaxation |
Our tiny trailer is resting in the garage. He has just returned from a 2500 mile trip. He started in Idaho and traveled through Utah, Nevada, Arizona, and California. We took him on a winter get away. The purpose of the trip was to escape the snow, cold, and gray skies of south eastern Idaho.
Unlike most winter escapees, we travel only a few weeks during winter. By February the weather has taken it's toll and our mental health is at risk. Even a few weeks in a sunny, warm climate makes the rest of winter tolerable. There is a magic about sun shine that renews and invigorates us and gives us the fortitude we need to make it to April.
We love the RV resorts as much as the dedicated snow birds. Who doesn't like sun, green grass, and a pool. You don't have to be big to enjoy all the amenities the resorts offer. Our means of accommodations is some what smaller than that of the conventional winter nomad. Heads turn when we pull into our assigned spot, unhook the little guy and push him into place. Our little home on wheels is a classy teardrop called a T@G Max teardrop. We often refer to it as a bed on wheels.
Not too much time lapses before the curious start walking by with a dog that suddenly needed exercise. The first past is just a casual pass by, but the second go around is slower and we receive a definite, hard look. Eventually they return minus the dog and approach us. "What a cute little outfit. How do you sleep in there? Aren't you cramped? Don't you get cold and what do you do when it rains?" So the tour begins. We hear the same response--so cute, what an amazing little trailer, it has everything you need.
The teardrop proves that big things come in little packages. We definitely can't walk around or turn somersaults, but we don't feel cramped. On those occasions when it does rain, we do what everyone else does: watch TV, read, watch movies, or listen to music. There is a queen bed, TV, stereo, air conditioning, storage cabinets, and LED lights as well as porch lights. The back opens and reveals a compact, well appointed kitchen. I have a small counter for prep, two burner stove, a sink with running water, under counter cupboards, and a refrigerator.
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| Yes organization is a must |
The one amenity that could not be squeezed into such a small unit is a bathroom, but I see this as a positive. RV resorts have great, clean restrooms and showers for their guests. I am more that willing to use their facilities and let them do the cleaning . After all, I am on vacation.
We have discovered from this winter trip that two weeks is very doable and could easily stretch into three or even longer. Because we travel small we are forced to find outside activities wherever we stay. Meals are eaten outside, which some how makes everything taste that much better. We are travelers and like the ease of mobility. We always have our own bed, kitchen, and necessities. The ease of set up and take down makes it possible to relocate with little work. We fit in any space and backing in is not an issue. The teardrop has handles made for positioning the little rig.
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| Ocean Side California |
The Little Guy gets to rest for a while as we figure out our next great American adventure. Maybe another RV resort or a state park with dark skies and brilliant stars, a desert or mountains. Who knows where we may end up next. There is always a surprise around the corner,
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