We took our first trip in our 2020 Kodiak Ultra-Lite this weekend. The destination was Icicle River RV park in Leavenworth, WA.
The trip started off a little rocky, but finished well. After fueling up, I wanted to put a few miles on the tires to do a thorough test of my TPMS. After a half mile going Westbound on I-90, I heard a horn honking, and I rolled down my window. Another driver said, “You’re wheels are smoking!” I immediately pulled over, and, yup, I was.
It turns out the breakaway cable had come out by about 1cm. It was difficult to even see that it had come unseated. I shoved it back in, and felt it click into place.
TPMS registered 79 degrees on the two front tires. I sat on the side of the road for about 30 minutes to let everything cool down, and slowly started rolling again. I tested the brakes, and everything seemed fine.
Lesson learned: pay very close attention to my DIC (driver information center, you pervs).
No bald spots on the tires, which is good. With the road test over, I went back home for a more thorough inspection. Everything looked good, save for a millimeter of drum brake pad turning into slag.
Feeling comfortable with the rig, we finished loading, and pressed on. I drove very conservatively, never exceeding 65mph. The Colorado’s little diesel had no problems maintaining speed going up Blewett Pass. A steady 1,800 (flat) and 2,200 rpm (uphill) and pretty good mileage. Flat, I’m getting a out 17mpg. Uphill, about 12. The whole trip averaged 16.6mpg. Not too shabby.
We pulled into the resort, and set up the site. Lots of other campers were set up and many of the other guests stopped by to welcome us and comment on our shiny new trailer.
We head out to Idaho this coming Saturday to spend a week at the famcamp at Mountain Home AFB.
Thanks to everyone in this sub for your advice.
Looks like a beautiful site. With the exception of the class A right on top of ya. Hope it was a successful trip!
That is the closest I’ve ever seen a campsite to another. I’ve heard of shared utilities between 2 sites but haven’t personally experienced it.
Great looking rig!
Source: First Trip In The Books
