Our first trip in the Aloha took us a mere 100 miles away to Topaz Lake just outside of Gardnerville, Nevada, and near the California border. We didn't want to go too far away just in case any issues popped up.
I'm happy to report that all went well. Mostly.
Our intended departure time was around 10:30 a.m., and about four and a half hours later we were on the road. For some reason, the exterior trailer lights didn't work. Long story short... We ended up putting some temporary lights on the bumper so we could get on the road. When we hooked up to leave camp, the trailer lights worked just fine! Could have been some moisture in there from winter snow... Whatever. They're working now!
Pulling the trailer was smooth, and we arrived to the campground safely. Setting up camp was quite an ordeal, but I'm sure we'll get better at it. The greatest challenge was setting up the truck tent for Amy's son. In addition to really crappy instructions, it was pretty darn cold out there!! But at the end of that struggle, Shaun had a VERY nice and very spacious setup complete with an air mattress, overhead lights, his laptop, and a space heater that kept the tent cozy.
After a Saturday that started at around 6:30 a.m., we passed out from sheer exhaustion somewhere around 10:00 p.m. The first morning at camp was gorgeous, and we spent a little time getting things situated before heading out on a long walk.
As for the trailer... We ran into one sink drain issue, but it was a result of "user error" so that got worked out quickly. The toilet worked perfectly, and we only tripped the breaker once (space heater/convection oven combo). The ease of accessing clothing and other items wasn't as we would like, but this trip allowed us to figure out how we want things and which modifications need to be made for future trips.
I don't like how the water drips at the outside connection site to the trailer, but I don't know what to do about that. The washer inside is brand new, and the connection was smooth and tight. I don't know that I've ever had a water hose that DIDN'T leak??? I assume this is common and will continue to keep a bucket out there (even though I consider it an eyesore). There were no leaks inside, and that is the most important part!
Enough blah, blah, blah... Here are some pictures.
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| Finishing the setup on the first morning |
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| View from the door (to the right) |
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| View from the door (to the left) |
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| Truck and truck tent |
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| Cutest camp lights ever! |
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| Looking under the canopy toward the truck tent |
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| View from the rear of the Aloha; sunrise the first morning |
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| Topaz Lake and surrounding mountains |
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| View from the front of the Aloha |
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