Rockwood, TN; Fourth Night

Yesterday morning we were eager to start the process of moving from one RV to another.  This process started with a 2 1/2 hour walk-around-and-thru our new home with David, one of the many techs employed here.     This type of one-on-one, inch-by-inch process is even more important when it involves a larger unit with a lot more systems to learn about, and I tried to take notes as Hank asked most of the questions.  After another comped lunch, we waited around awhile for the next step - the demo drive - but went back to the trailer for  some relaxation as the staff was very busy.  Soon Reese, the  general manager, was knocking on the door asking if we were ready to go riding and driving.  He went down the interstate a ways, showing and telling about the differences  Hank could expect while driving the motor home.  Again my job was to take notes of anything I deemed noteworthy.  Then it was Hank's turn behind the wheel.  After a few more reminders from Reese, we were off again as Hank got a feel for the power of the rear diesel motor, the air brakes and the exhaust brake, the turning radius, and driving through a congested area - that being the RV dealership storage area.  He passed all the tests without any mishaps.

We returned to the campground to start unloading the fifth wheel's contents into the motor home which was parked beside us door to door.  Three hours later, we decided to call it quits for the night, and after a quick supper, we cleaned up and started relaxing a little.

This morning I baked cinnamon rolls using the convection over and passed that test.  Then it was back to the chore of moving in.  Several hours later, the fifth wheel was almost empty, and we headed to the dealer to some shopping in their supply store with their gift certificates in hand.  Once again, the sales manager gave us free lunch tickets. We finished emptying the fifth wheel, and a little later, tech David showed up to address a couple of problems we had found, while we continued to put away all the "stuff" we had moved in.  .

Staying here on site has proved invaluable in many ways.  We've met and dealt with many of the staff who treat us like valued customers, we've been fed numerous times, received gift certificates for store items, have free camping, and most importantly, we're learning about the motor home, and have found a few problems that will be addressed before we leave, which may not be until the middle of next week, depending on the arrival of ordered parts.  Tonight, Hank is learning about the tv setup - we have two inside and one outside- although we're sort of in a no-tv hole here.  We're starting to read some of the manuals in the 6 inch thick pouch as well.

The Discovery is starting to feel like home, and by tomorrow night perhaps our Little House on the Road will look more like a home as well.  Life is good.