Our Bucket List

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First, I looked at the Contiguous United States, the lower 48 states.  Alaska is not part of the “Contiguous United States”, because it is not attached directly to the lower 48 states. Therefore, Hawaii and Alaska are not included in our road trip list.  We are in the process of picking one attraction in each state. Some have two, but if we have unlimited time, I’m sure we will visit more than a couple attractions in each area.The following is a work in progress and rough draft:

 * Attractions of America at http://www.attractionsofamerica.com/
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Our First Home On Wheels

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This is our first home on wheels ~ a 2002 Chalet Alpine pop-up trailer.  My husband’s first dream purchased to get us out of a tent and off the ground.

  • Weight (base): 1505 lbs / GVWR 3,000 lbs / Tongue 163 lbs
  • Length: 15′ 6″
  • Dual Dinette for seating and converts to sleep 3 Adults (front bed 40″ x 76” and rear bed 52” x 76”)

The floor plan below illustrates the minimalist’s dream:

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Not featured above is:

  • Furnace (16k BTU) – came stock in our unit
  • Fan-Tastic fan – saved ourselves many times by sucking hot air out and blowing cool in
  • Shower – There wasn’t one!
  • Toilet – There wasn’t one!  I used a 5 gallon bucket with seat and lid.  It was cautioned-themed  bright yellow with “hazardous” in big letters

 

Interior Shots:

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Full size bed as a dining area (before modification)

 

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Our little kitchen
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The twin bed – converts into dining as in first photo
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The full size bed with John’s modification for extra storage