To do list, phase 1

1. I need to learn to drive a trailer. Especially backing up. Mary Jane Butters assures me in all her "Glamping" materials (book, website, etc) that this is nothing to worry about, that it just takes practice. Breathe deeply.

2. Figure out the wiring system that we want. The camper currently has a plug in for 110 V power, but we would like to rig it so that we can run the lights (and outlets) from a 12 V battery. And then the 12 V battery can be charged from a 110 V source ("shore" power), and maybe also eventually from a small solar charger, and maybe also from our truck's battery when we're actually driving somewhere.

Found a good post about this..
http://vintageshasta.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=batteries&action=display&thread=664
So it looks like we will need a converter and a place to put that converter. No big whoop.

2.5 There is propane for the heater and stove; should probably test that.

3. Implement new power system while David rebuilds the roof and ceiling.

4. Help David rebuild the roof and ceiling.  David is a really talented carpenter, woodworker, artist, so I'm excited that we even have the option of buying a fixer-upper and taking on this project.

5.  Decide on a color scheme for re-painting. Right now it is a good example of Griz Nation colors, but that isn't really our style. I think this puppy spent a lot of time tailgating.

We've got some ideas pinned over at Pinterest (http://pinterest.com/wildlifegardenr/camper/).

6.  There might be some garden re-arranging this spring to accomodate the camper. But that's later.