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T@Bit@t 2015 S Max Outback, ‘18 V6 4Runner
Pulled by a silver 2017 Chevy Silverado
Leaves on T@bventures from Spokane, WA
2016 NuCamp 320 T@B Max S
T@bbey Road
Appleton, WI
So, I'd have to say that I was content with the Alde.
There are lots of options / combinations available when it comes to opening windows and vents, to allow the occupants to dial in the right balance between heat and venting.
We only crack the front window and roof vent in the cold. Seems to handle condensation fine and the bed area stays warm (no draft).
Camp on & have many more awesome adventures!!!!!!
TV: 2006 Chevy Avalanche LT Z71 aka: WhiteWolf, or 1972 Chevy Custom10 P/U aka: SnarlingWolf
Spokane, Wa.
Eric aka: Lone Wolf
Looks like a fabulous time!!! Amazing pictures. Thank you, thank you for sharing. You are a great story teller!
Thank you everyone for the kind words, I really do appreciate it.
TV: 2012 Honda Ridgeline
Alice
Crozet, VA
T@Bit@t 2015 S Max Outback, ‘18 V6 4Runner
Fortunately, the highways were clear for our travels, the only towing over snow covered roads was in the park itself. I did notice that even just one or two inches of wet snow really worked against me when backing up the trailer into the campsite. All wheel / 4x4 tow vehicle very strongly recommended.
With more winter trips likely, I may get to find out what it is like to tow over snow covered roads. We'll see.
Hilton the Adventure Mutt is getting a brother!.
On January 13th, we will be welcoming Willard, a Standard Poodle puppy to our family.
Of course I have to tell the story as to why we chose the name "Willard." If you don't recall how Hilton got her name, it was because we cancelled our honeymoon reservation at the Fallsview Hilton hotel in Niagara Falls, and used the money to buy her instead. Fast forward a year, and unfortunate circumstances overshadowed us being able to celebrate our first anniversary. Fast forward another year, and we decided we wanted to try and celebrate our second anniversary. We booked a fallsview room at the Marriott Hotel in Niagara Falls. Then guess what?
On the very weekend we had booked that hotel stay, Erica noticed there was a litter of Standard Poodle puppies available for pickup. She has always wanted a Standard Poodle. So what did we do? We cancelled the hotel stay, and committed to a new puppy!
Now, we did not like the name "Marriott," so I looked for a way to tie into the Marriott theme, without using that name. Wikipedia was quick to inform me that the founder of Marriott International was named John Willard Marriott, Sr.
We both thought Willard was a great name, so that was that!
T@Bit@t 2015 S Max Outback, ‘18 V6 4Runner
@rkj__ BBBBBEeeeautiful pup!! Congratz! How big do you think Willard is gonna get? We can watch our puppies grow up together!
Ooh, congratulations to you as well! I will need pictures.
We got Hilton in the winter. One of the major downsides of our old house, was that there was no direct access from the house to the fenced yard. So, to let the dog out, each time, we had to put on a coat, walk out the door, and open the gate to the backyard, and let her do her thing. Fortunately, the house we are in now has direct access to the fenced yard.
Willard should grow to be fairly tall, but fairly slendar. Probably somewhere around 55-60 lb.
T@Bit@t 2015 S Max Outback, ‘18 V6 4Runner
2016 NuCamp 320 T@B Max S
T@bbey Road
Appleton, WI
Fortunately for Erica and I, we are well equipped to not let the snow stop us from camping. And that's a real good thing, because I think we both really needed a weekend away. We've been talking a bunch about all our grand camping plans for the summer, and making bookings as soon as the 5 month window opens up for our Provincial Parks. Too much talking, and not enough doing can leave a camper feeling a little down.
There are very few parks open for winter camping, but fortunately, we have one only about an hour away called Valens Conservation Area. Their sales pitch sounds like this:
Looking for a northern feel without the drive? Valens Lake offers you the look and feel of the 'north', right in your own backyard! The area is a 300-hectare mecca for campers, anglers and outdoor lovers alike.
It's winter, so no booking are necessary. With only a short drive, we were able to have a nice breakfast at home, and hit the road when we were ready. We had gotten some snow the night before, and more was expected for Saturday. The roads in our subdivision were a little sloppy, but the main roads and highway were in good shape for our travels.
We arrived at the gate house, and were instructed to simply drive in, pick a site, and come back to the gate house to pay up. Of course, we targeted an electrical site, near the one comfort station that was open. We landed on a pull through site, somewhat recently plowed, with a little over 6 inches of snow. Oh, did I mention I forgot a snow shovel? Oh well, we remembered our boots!
Valens has 10+ km of trail, but we did not make any big plans, because we had the newest member of our pack on this trip!
There was a little lookout very close to our site, so we headed there. Adventure Puppy did great.
I will admit, that there, is about as adventurous as our weekend got! I think the whole crew was ok with that though. The dogs got all the time outside they needed to burn off their steam, and Erica and I got some much needed down time.
Sunday's weather was a bit of a mixed bag anyways. Winds were kicking the snow off the trees, and later it started raining.
I think Valens has a lot to offer. It really did make us feel like we were much further north than we were. The park was very quiet, and the people we did come across were all super friendly. It's a park we might just have to go back to.
The drive home went well, and we were home with plenty of day left.
Winter camping continues to offer challenges. I really need to find a way to up my campfire game. Building a fire on a block of ice, with a sub-zero wind blowing, and keeping it hot continues to challenge me. Though we manage it better now, some of the condensation in the trailer is unstoppable, like under the rear hatch. I suppose we could insulate the pass-through cabinet doors, but for how often we camp in the winter, I'm not sure it's worth it, or how well it would even work.
Since it was above freezing, I took the opportunity to give the T@b a sponge bath when we got unpacked. It looks much better without the winter slush on it. It will sit pretty until we are ready for our next trip. We love that the T@b has everything we need to get away, any time of the year.
TV: 2006 Chevy Avalanche LT Z71 aka: WhiteWolf, or 1972 Chevy Custom10 P/U aka: SnarlingWolf
Spokane, Wa.
Eric aka: Lone Wolf
The local weather still looks poor, so for our upcoming trip, we will be pointing the compass south, and taking our T@b to the USA. Unfortunately that means our puppy can’t come, as he got his rabies shot less than 30 days ago.