10/19/23 Our FWC truck/camper has never been more prepared for a trip. All the mods thought up over the many trips have been completed, a purchase of a thermal liner (which insulates the pop-up soft vinyl sides) to make a winter trip more comfortable, and many truck service points addressed. Some of the mods: A diesel fuel rack which hold three, 2 gallon cans, GMRS radios, a Bose bluetooth speaker, more USB outlets, a bike rack for carrying our 2 eBikes, a second LiFePo4 battery, a 1000 Watt inverter to charge the eBike batteries, a new truck cab drawer shelving unit, a pop up screen tent, dog food storage bin, and a pressurized cap for the 20 gallon water tank to blow out all water which could freeze and rupture the pipes. We will use 2.5 gallon water suitcases until we are far enough south to be able to fill the tank.
That is not to say we have everything perfect. No trip allows one to get so smug that all bases are covered. Wonder where the phrase "all of a sudden things went south" came from!? One thing which we have been prepared for in the past but have not had to deal with is a flat tire. I have what is needed but pray that does not happen. Bad enough on a paved road but in remote rough areas it can be a real PITA. At least the rattle snakes should be hibernating!
After the "slab run" of the first two days, we will be traveling southwest on the Natchez Trace Parkway which holds a ton of history. Here we will slow our travels and enjoy sightseeing. The parkway is 444 miles long from just south of Nashville, TN to Natchez, MS near the Mississippi River. Parkways are wonderful. No trucks. Speed at best, 45-50 mph. No commercial structures nor residences. Just one long ride in the park. The Taconic Parkway in NY, The Blue Ridge and Skyline Parkways in the Appalachian mountains and others are the best old fashioned way to travel. Highways serve a purpose certainly but not for leisure wanderings.
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