Caravanning! Day 1 and 2

Notes from the road with the DIY mini camper

We’re off! My son and I departed San Diego on Wednesday and made it to Beaver, Utah for the evening. Camping there was near-perfect. At elevation, the temp was ideal and there were no bugs to speak of. After a long first-day’s drive, we needed a good rest.

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The trailer handled well and held up. I was nervous, though. Very nervous.

It’s a huge responsibility - making something from the ground up and then taking it on a cross-country trip. America’s highways are a treacherous place, now more than ever. One needs to trust his ride - a weight that fell fully on me and my build.

Needless to say, I haven’t taken this responsibility lightly.

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We have gone the more northern route - up Through Las Vegas and into Utah. As mentioned, the later was nice and made for a great first stop.

This morning, I woke at three, broke camp, and hit the road with my son fast asleep in the back (of the car - I moved him, of course). As the sun rose on the horizon, I was reminded of why I love the West.

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Colorado, while beautiful, was yet another test of the new build. I-70 between Vail and Denver is absolute chaos. The roads are wicked bad and everyone speeds along the stretch like it is the German Autobahn. While I love a twisty patch of pavement, today was another game altogether with the camper.

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But again, all is well. My son loves having a little home on wheels. As I write, he’s inside now reading. Wonderful times, these are.

Have a great Friday, all.

JRC