The Journey ~

Life is a journey. Not a destination.

Saturday, August 15, 2020

Coachmen Clipper Express 9.0td

 In May 2019, I purchased a 2020 Coachmen Clipper Express 9.0td. I sold my sweet Livin Lite 5.0 because it was getting too heavy for me to set up easily. Or I am getting weak! The Express seemed a perfect solution for me; easy to set up, low profile, light tow weight, air conditioning... I took possession of my new camper in June and in July took her to Ohio. It was a disastrous trip. The camper hinge leaked, the lid moved out of square... My campout with the grands was in hotels and family homes!

Fast forward... It is the middle of August 2020. My camper is back at the manufacturer. I have missed two camping seasons since owning this camper. I don't even know if I want to camp any more! It's becoming too stressful just thinking about my camper and all the lost adventures. But one day, my camper will return to me. Better than ever. I will  rise like the Phoenix!

Sunday, February 23, 2020

Awning for CE9.0td

I saved the old tenting from my Livin Lite Quicksilver 5.0 when I replaced it. Side note: I think of my LL Quicksilver's often.  I did the right thing selling them, as I could no longer lift them reliably,  but they were sooo much better quality than this Coachmen Clipper Express 9.0td. {{sigh}} Anyway, I am designing an awning for the CEtd from the vinyl roof portion of the tenting.  It attaches to the camper with a 5' long zipper. I have old aluminum tent poles that are 6' long/tall.  The awning can come out 5' or 10'. I have Velcro all around the sides to attach curtains,  lights, or other decor.  I kinda like having it 5' up and a 5' wall.  I haven't finalized it  yet.  This is stage one...