Toad Package Shake-Down Cruise
I had business in Port Angeles last night, so we decided to make it the shakedown toad cruise for my Fit, with the Roadmaster Stowmaster, Roadmaster Tow Defender, Blue Ox Patriot braking system, a wiring kit form E-Trailer, and assorted chains, bits, and pieces.
All researched and installed by DH, but I can put hook it up and disconnect it. Getting the robot foot onto the brake pedal is a PITA requiring groveling around on my knees - surely there should be an easier way of doing that part - but otherwise it is pretty straightforward and trouble-free and a nice, sanitary installation. With the whole thing off, you can't see any sign of it on the front of the Fit unless you know what you're looking for.
The final step was a detailed instruction sheet for the periodic pampering of the Fit transmission if we run long days, though we don't intend to do so most of the time.
DH decided it was still necessary to block off the radiator and fog light, so he did that with foamboard and blue tape but will come up with a permanent solution before we go to Yellowstone in August.
In Port Angeles we stayed at Al's RV Park, a little old park that is somewhat down in the mouth but pleasant and friendly, and just fine for a one-night stay, particularly if you are self-contained, as we are.
All researched and installed by DH, but I can put hook it up and disconnect it. Getting the robot foot onto the brake pedal is a PITA requiring groveling around on my knees - surely there should be an easier way of doing that part - but otherwise it is pretty straightforward and trouble-free and a nice, sanitary installation. With the whole thing off, you can't see any sign of it on the front of the Fit unless you know what you're looking for.
The final step was a detailed instruction sheet for the periodic pampering of the Fit transmission if we run long days, though we don't intend to do so most of the time.
DH decided it was still necessary to block off the radiator and fog light, so he did that with foamboard and blue tape but will come up with a permanent solution before we go to Yellowstone in August.
In Port Angeles we stayed at Al's RV Park, a little old park that is somewhat down in the mouth but pleasant and friendly, and just fine for a one-night stay, particularly if you are self-contained, as we are.
