Photo post: old cars in Ely, NV

Holy crap, is that a Kaiser? Yes, it is, and it’s from 1947 or ‘48. You know these guys were built in Willow Run, Michigan, right?

Spring maintenance update

Unlike the windows in a house, of course, an RV’s windows can be removed with a screwdriver and a butter knife.

Photo post: Silver Jack and snowshoes

Before Lexie arrived, I went snowshoeing with the Silver Jack’s proprietor Terry. Snowshoeing? Never tried it before; why not?

Workamping at the Silver Jack Inn

Baker, Nevada is a city of just 52 people, located on the edge of the Great Basin national park.

Slow-moho to Nevada.

Driving off with the house and Jeep and leaving our navigatrix behind was an unpleasant and unsettling feeling.

We are not dirty hippies! Laundromat time

Some things will be ubiquitous: the checkered tile on the floor and at least two unruly children. The latter can be avoided by going late at night, if you’re fortunate enough to find a 24-hour laundry, but this raises safety concerns, depending on the area.

Travel time again: Austin to Detroit

We took it slow, which turned out to be a good thing because over the second rise, there was a large snapping turtle sitting in the left track, sunning itself. I brought the RV to a stop, and it looked up at us but showed no interest in moving.

Surge protection is good.

The RV’s chassis can build up a dangerous electrical charge that will zap the first person unfortunate enough to step out the door and create a circuit with the earth.