On the Way to Custer Mountain Cabins & Campground for Volunteering

We wrapped up our stay here in Friend, Nebraska, with a evening out at the

"The Pour House Tasting Room".

With great friends, who are very close extended family, Kim & Andy Derr, along with Sharon & Dwight Tisdale. great friends Linda & Jeff Venables, we could not ask for anything more.

We spend many evening outside, Andy was busy smoking Brisket, Ribs, and Chicken, along with the many dishes Kim created. Not to mention the side dishes Linda made or the Steaks Jeff made on Friday evening for all.

I spent many days using the shop for our River's Edge Table.

But all good things Do come to an end and we needed to move on, up to South Dakota where we accepted as a volunteering couple. So, on Saturday morning, we finished up, loading and cleaning, move the Rv over, dumped and said our final goodbyes.

Our route, I-80 to Grand Island (Walmart), then onto Thedford and then North to Valentine, Ne., for a 1 night stay.

Some of our along the way photos:

As we entered Broken Bow, we spied a few photo ops, one of which caused up to pull over to walk back.

It was just after passing the Custer County Museum, Susan spied this on the corner:

So we pulled over, I got out, and was walking back when Jeff and Linda pulled over. As they and I passed each other this is what I saw dragging:

The Cross Structure mounted to the 2 frame rails sheared off both sides.

The only thing holding this section together was the remaining 2 mounting plate bolts for the Roadmaster Baseplate. 

After, looking closely, and with help from Ann, (auto mechanic) who came out to help. We had a way to get this back together for moving.

Using the Tow cables along with 2 straps, we were able to secure the bumper assembly to the auto. Jeff and Linda elected to stay in Broken Bow. 

So, we will hear from them on Monday as to there next direction. Safe Travels Jeff & Linda, we see you when you get to Custer. 

So, we left and continued on our journey to Valentine, along the we saw the damage or more importantly the water that remains from all the flooding:

So, as not to forget Broken Bow, Susan spent some time taking Photo Ops of where we were parked during the incident.

Safe Travels 

DaGirls Rv

Susan, Tilly, Dakota and me.

  

We won–Brisket

So, let’s recap what’s been going on, since we landed in Friend, Ne., or really Beaver Crossing, Ne.

Susan is prepping to head over to the Chicago area to see relatives. While she is getting ready, I am doing a few things to Rv along with other small things.

Prepping for our Live River’s Edge Table, fixing Jeff & Linda’s AC, seems the condenser motor, which was replaced, went south. Called Ronnie, explained and he sent a new one out. Jeff’s instructions, send old one back and pay Via PayPal for a new Start Capacitor, which I rather install.

So, since Wed. here it is Saturday, work on table, do some work for Sharon Tisdale, move rock to out site to even up the ground, work with and instruct Jeff, on what to do in replacing the motor and re-installing AC unit.

And seeing Dwight in the hospital, after knee replacement.

But one of the biggest things? Brisket – Yes  Brisket, the Brisket that Andy’s makes , and boy is it good. Which he made and we ate on Friday. A whole 12 lbs, of brisket.

So, just a few things accomplished.

Along with a few photos of Seward, Ne. 

Safe Travels and Journeys

DaGirls Rv

Susan, Tilly, Dakota and me

Changes Completed - Battery Frame

You read where we/I started our new battery box configuration changes. Changes you ask? Why? Didn't the Alfa come with Qty. 6, 6Vdc batteries? Yes, but since we dry-camp alot, we really need the extra storage capacity. So, with this change, we can use the following size/type of batteries:
T-105, T-125, T-145 and even the L16 size batteries.

Battery frame on the passenger side:

Battery Frame on the Driver's side:

Here is an excellent example of the different capacity of the battery sizes:

	Length		Width		height		Lbs	$$$
T-105	10.3		7.11	28.44	11.07	447	62	133
T-125	10.3		7.11	28.44	11.07	448	66	165
T-145	10.3		7.11	28.44	11.9	530	72	193
J305H-AC	11.6		7	28	14.5	781	98	210
J305E-AC	12.1		7	28	14.5	645	83	239
L16P-AC	11.6		7		16.7	850	114	319

Time will tell, when we upgrade our batteries, for now we will add 2, bringing up our system to Qty., 8, 6Vdc batteries.

So, I will leave you with a few more photos:

Safe Travels and Journeys 

from DaGirls, Dakota & Tilly