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Day 1 of the epic trip to Alaska.
Today I traveled from Dallas TX area to Capulin, New Mexico.
Mileage = about 511 miles
Time = about 7 3/4 hours

Having driven from FL to TX when I retired, I found that driving across Texas is a long journey also!
Texas does everything BIG. Having a teardrop camper is kind of like having a cute baby: Everyone stops to look and admire. “May I see the inside of your camper?” Two people at my lunch stop said they had been following me most of the way and would love to have a peek!

I myself must’ve been born Curious Georgina, cause I love seeing everything along the way!

Most of the way was flat, but after Amarillo, it starts getting hilly.

.My first night at a campground was uneventful.  I stayed in Capulin at the Capulin RV Park.  A very rustic place and there is basically nothing nearby, no villages, stores etc.  Only the extinct Capulin Volcano, which is directly across the highway from the park.   You can drive your vehicle to the top of the volcano.   About 20 years ago my parents took me and my 2 kids on a trip to Colorado and we drove to the top that time.  But I just camped for the night and then went on this morning.  BTW, this was only my second time backing in to a spot.  The first time, on the journey from FL 6 weeks before, it didn’t go so well.  But this time, although I had to pull up and try it again a number of times, I eventually got my T@B in the spot perfectly!

 

Tomorrow I leave on my epic trip to Alaska!

My T@B teardrop trailer is packed.

I bought a MILEPOST travel guide and have studied it religiously to choose a route through Canada to Alaska.

I prepared my vehicle.  Had an oil change and tires checked on my 2012 RAV4 V6 as well as the trailer.

Some things I have done to modify my T@B:  took out the cumbersome dinette table and replaced it with a smaller folding one from Walmart.  I installed ledgers on either side of the benches so that when I need the bed bigger,  I can put bed slats across.  But most of the time it will be just me and I can easily sleep across the back portion, which is about twin size.

I also re-upholstered the brown/blue patterned upholstery with denim material.  I installed many storage hooks and caddies with Command strips.  Places for toothbrush, toothpaste, towels, shampoo, spices, paper towels, paper plates and plastic bags (for dog poo  🙂 )   Hooks for keys, dog leash.

Don’t forget pictures of my children, my laptop, a flashlight, air freshener.

Hooked up the electrical to fully charge the battery.   Turned on the fridge for it to get cool.

I’m ready!