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  • The Maritimes: Day Two

    Today started with the drying of our mattress and sheets. Turns out, our little teardrop wasn’t quite ready for 8 straight hours of oceanside rain!

    Hard rain and teardrop leaks don't mix.

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  • The Maritimes: Day One

    This evening we arrived safe and sound (although a bit wet) on the south shore of Nova Scotia. Graves Island Provincial Park to be exact.

    Arrival at Graves Island

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  • The Maiden Voyage

    It seems our months of research and planning paid off — the maiden voyage was a success! We missed little Zorro, but Fletcher had a wonderful time. Turns out, he loves camping.

    Aside from the bugs and some rainy weather, everything was perfect. Best of all, the little teardrop bed is dreamy!

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  • All Modded Up And Ready To Go!

    Here are the vital stats:

    Large two-burner camp stove (each burner puts out 30,000 BTUs)
    Portable propane-powered camp fire (for areas with open fire bans)
    11 pound propane tank to power them
    400Wh (33Ah) portable battery with a 300W pure sine wave inverter
    Large marine-grade deep cycle battery to power trailer lights and fans
    100 watts of suitcase solar panel action to charge those batteries
    20 gallons of delicious, life-giving water storage
    50 quart, roto-molded, bear-proof cooler that can keep ice for 10 days!
    Foot pump-powered shower & shower tent
    10 x 10 tent room extension for a luxurious, bug-free living area
    and oh so much more…